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Rockville Centre commemorates MlK Day The Youth and Teens Dance Company perform a captivating dance number during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Ceremony at the MLK Community Center in Rockville Centre. Vocalist Shanelle Kyla performs for more than 100 people in attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Ceremony on Monday afternoon. Story, photos Page 3.

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The Rockville Centre Police Department responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle on N. Village Avenue on Saturday morning, which prompted the deployment of the Nassau County Police Department’s Bomb Squad as a precautionary measure. “I want to reassure you that, following a thorough examination, the bomb squad had deemed the vehicle to be nonthreatening,” Rockville Centre Police Commissioner Randy Dodd stated in a letter to residents. “Subsequent investigations and interviews with the individuals involved have shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.” Authorities indicate that the vehicle broke down on the roadside, due to its poor condition and disrepair. The owner decided to remove the plates and leave the scene. After police officers arrived at the scene, the Nassau County Bomb Squad was called in to clear the vehicle, which was impounded for a more detailed examination. Detectives have since interviewed the

individuals associated with the vehicle, who police officials say have been forthcoming and cooperative throughout the investigation. “I can confirm that no hazardous materials or items of concern were found during the subsequent search,” Dodd said in his letter. “While situations like this can be unsettling it is important to highlight the collaborative efforts of our community and law enforcement. The reporting of the suspicious vehicle and swift response allowed us to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure the safety of Rockville Centre.” Police did not indicate whether the most recent incident was related to a similar incident that occurred last week, when an unmarked vehicle was found with a poster of Saddam Hussein and writing on the hood, which read “when you close your eyes, everyone is blind.” –Daniel Offner

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MLK Community Center honors Dr. King

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Considered one of the most important figures of the Civil Rights Movement in America, the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled over six million miles and spoke more than 2,500 times between 1957 and 1968. At age 35 he became the youngest man to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. In March 1968, less than ten days before he was assassinated, King paid a visit to Long Island. During his visit, he joined community activists as they marched through the streets of Long Beach and delivered a speech to a crowd of people at South Side Middle School in Rockville Centre. To honor his legacy as a champion of equal rights in the United States, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday became a nationally recognized holiday in 1986. In celebration of his accomplishments for the advancement of AfricanAmerican people, more than 100 people gathered at the MLK Community Center on N. Centre Avenue for a special ceremony in recognition of Dr. King. Chauncey Mitchell said he was only nine when Dr. King came to visit Rockville Centre, and how he remembers the day Dr. King was shot. “I remember all the hoopla, and I didn’t know what all the fuss was about until my dad came home,” Mitchell said. “I had never seen him get angry but he just turned and out of frustration just punched a big hole in our wall.” Mitchell, who emceed the ceremony, said that after learning more about Dr. King and his struggle for civil rights, he came to realize how his spirit and his soul had an effect on people and how it still does to this day. Patrick Morris, director of the MLK Community Center, explained how the ceremony in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an event that the center hosts every year. “This year, I really wanted to do something different that was more interactive with the kids,” Morris said. “I wanted them to take part and read off facts about (Dr. King’s) life.” Morris said that instead of having the adults get up and discuss Dr. King’s legacy, he felt it would be a better learning experience to have the children get up and present to them instead. The event began with an introduction by Yamiah Michelle Harris, who shared a few words on the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Harris told the audience how Dr. King not only led the movement to end segregation and racism in the United States through means of peaceful protest, but was instrumental in achieving mandatory equal voting rights for black and white people. Students from the MLK Center’s youth mentoring group followed with an excerpt from “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” one of Dr. King’s final speeches, which he gave on April 3, 1968 in sup-

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Denise Howell, founder of the Youth and Teens Dance Company in Hempstead, shares a few words with the audience before the start of the performance.

MLK Community Center staff members perform a skit, written by Director Patrick Morris, about gauging how MLK would react about society today. port of black sanitation workers in Memphis. “And I’ve seen the Promised Land,” King said in his final speech. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” The ceremony also featured two dance routines performed by the Youth and Teens Dance Company in Hempstead, led by founder Denise Howell. “I am honored because Rockville Centre is my home and my family,” Howell said. “We are here to give you a treat.” Howell started the Youth and Teens Dance Company in 2014, and for the past two years has been providing dance classes for kids at the MLK Center on Fridays. The program continued with a pre-

sentation from three Rockville Centre students, who were called up to share their thoughts on King’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech from the March on Washington in August 1963. Vocalist Shanelle Kyla also gave a riveting musical performance, which was followed by a short skit, written by Morris, about what King would have to say about society today. Nassau County Le gislator Scott Davis, who also serves as vice president of the RVC Friends of MLK organization, brought the event to a close by asking community members to reflect on King’s work and what they could do to support others. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a day like today than here at the MLK Center,” Davis said. Following the program, MLK Center staff invited everyone to join them for a screening of the documentary film, “King in the Wilderness,” and a delicious meal catered by Chef Cheryl.

Chauncey Mitchell shares a few words about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy.

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Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis shared a few words with JJ Murphy following the program on Monday.

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David Bodrick, 37, of Bergen Street in Brooklyn was arrested on Jan. 8 and has been charged with trespassing following an investigation at Mercy Hospital.

larCeny A resident of N. Lewis Place reported on Jan. 10 someone he met on Facebook stole a watch from him while he was selling it to him.

Lamont Maxwell, 32, of Birch Court in Long Beach, was arrested on Jan. 8 and has been charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and additional vehicle and traffic law violations following an investigation on N. Village Avenue.

A resident of Walnut Avenue reported on Jan. 12 someone stole jewelry from her home.

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Kevin Steer, 43, of Durham Place in Bensalem, Penn., was arrested on Jan. 10 and has been charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and additional vehicle and traffic law violations, following an investigation on Sunrise Highway.

A motorist reported on Jan. 10 that her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while parked on Maine Avenue. A motorist reported on Jan. 12 that her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while driving on Peninsula Boulevard.

Stephanie Lee, 26, of Mayfair Avenue in West Hempstead was arrested on Jan. 14 and has been charged with driving while intoxicated and additional vehicle and traffic law violations after an investigation on Merrick Road.

A motorist reported on Jan. 12 that her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while driving on Morris Avenue.

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A resident of Cedar Avenue reported on Jan. 12 someone damaged his motor vehicle while parked on Cedar

A resident of Old Mill Court reported on Jan. 8 someone fraudulently used her EBT card.

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HERALD SPORTS South Side continues hot streak By ANDREW FANTUCCHIO sports@liherald.com

mAyA mOTHERWAy East Rockaway Sophomore Basketball ALREADY IN HER third season on the varsity court, Motherway returned as the starting point guard for the Rocks and picked up where she left off when she averaged 13.6 points per game and earned All-County honors. She’s averaging 12.5 ppg so far this winter, including 25 against South Side Dec. 16, and is a major reason East Rockaway stands at 8-4 and seeks to contend for a county title. She also plays AAU travel ball with the Nassau Pride.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 18 Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey..................4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Long Beach ......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roslyn at Elmont ............................ 5 p.m. Gymnastics: North Shore at Wantagh ..................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Hewlett ........................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Long Beach at East Meadow .......... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at South Side ................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at Kennedy ........................ 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka .................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Floral Park at Lynbrook ..............4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Floral Park................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence ................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wantagh at East Rockaway............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20 Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at Lawrence..................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Uniondale.................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Farmingdale ...............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ...................... 4 p.m.

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If South Side’s 61-29 victory over Kennedy last Friday is further indication, it’s safe to say the Cyclones are once again out to another torrid start. The win was the 11th in a row for the defending Nassau Class A boys’ basketball champions, as four players finished with point totals ranging in double figures. “We have a nice diversity level,” head coach Jerry D’Angelo said. “We have some kids that step up in different environments.” Matt DeSena and Ryan Schmitt were the ones who emerged versus Kennedy, as they tied for the team lead in points with 12. D e S e n a ’s p e r f o r m a n c e o n t h e scoresheet was a welcomed sight for the Cyclones after he averaged 5.6 points over previous three outings. As one of its senior captains, DeSena is part of South Side’s heartbeat. “He’s a kid that gets the pulse of this team very well,” D’Angelo said. “He figures out when kids need more encouragement. When kids aren’t giving their best, he can tell you straight out.” Overall, it’s been the three senior captains in DeSena, Ryan Kennedy and Patrick Mullin, who have spun the Cyclones. Mullin had 11 points last Friday and led the team with 7 rebounds. “Pat is on fire right now,” D’Angelo said. “He’s our intensity. He plays so hard, and the kids feed off his energy. He is like a horse for us. ‘ll call it the workman’s attitude. Every day, he shows up and gives you his best.” While Mullin has been an established presence the last few years including last winter’s run to county and Long Island titles, sophomore John Pericolisi has emerged as a key player in the lineup as the starting point guard. Pericolisi is maintaining a steady point-per-game pace of just under seven and showing command of the offense. “He’s shown a good level of maturity,” D’Angelo said. “He brings a sense of

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Patrick Mullin, left, has been one of the driving forces for the Cyclones, who upped their winning streak to 11 games last Friday with a victory over Kennedy. composure about himself. Under pressure, he knows how to calm himself. He knows he’s able to be in big moments.” Pericolisi’s big moment came a few weeks ago when he hit the game-winning jumper that helped South Side squeak out a 55-53 non-conference win over Kellenberg. It was the first time in several matchups that an opponent had stepped up to challenge the Cyclones. At the very least, it was a deviation from the nor m. The defending L.I. champions’ average margin of victory is 21.25 points. “I’d like to think I’m a humble guy,”

D’Angelo said. “I’m pretty stubborn when I hold to my standard. It’s seeing the growth and development of the team from November to February. I don’t get bored of that because it’s a challenge every year. It’s a challenge that I, as a coach, do look forward to.” At 12-1 overall and leading Conference AA5 with a perfect mark through eight games, South Side will continue to be challenged with every team’s best effort in every game it plays down the stretch. The Cyclones travel Roosevelt on Thursday for a 7 p.m. tip-off.

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Community banking is about more than just money By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

So many of us remember when our mother or father walked us to the bank, helping us open up that savings account for the very first time. The teller — more than patient — explaining why she’s taking that $10 bill from you, and where it’s going. Today, however, more people have never stepped inside a bank than those who have, taking advantage of technological conveniences. But that doesn’t mean your neighborhood bank is going away anytime soon. “Looking back, banking was an industry that probably didn’t change for 100 years,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, and a Herald Top Chief Executive Officer last year. “And then, once digital capabilities and a digital platform became available, it changed pretty quickly over a relatively short period of time.” Perez took over the Long Island portion of Bank of America in 2021, succeeding longtime president Bob Isaksen. Perez had already spent two decades with Bank of America, and was able to experience this massive paradigm shift firsthand. A number of other bank chains have consolidated and even closed branches. Bank of America, however, took a different approach.

“We have what I would call a hightech, high-touch focus,” Perez said. “We’re going to operate our business based upon what our clients tell us they want from us, not necessarily what we want to do going forward.” And that means many prefer to do their typical banking while they’re relaxing on the couch, or in-between tasks while at work. Yet, there are other aspects of banking where that face-to-face still reigns supreme. “If they’re inquiring about a car loan, or a mortgage, or investing for their future, they really still want that high-touch experience,” Perez said. Bank of America still maintains more than 60 financial centers across Long Island, he says, not only keeping money accessible, but providing jobs for communities from employees who, themselves, like giving back. Last year, leading up to the holiday season, 1,200 local employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer service — the equivalent of 229 days. The local branches themselves have also invested nearly $10 million in local nonprofits over the last five years. “I think that, now more than ever, when you want to do business with a company, you want to have shared values,” Perez said. Perez himself remains active as a board member for Long Island Cares, and volunteers for a number of organi-

zations that include Island Harvest, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Catholic Charities, and United Way of Long Island. The bank has supported Perez by fronting $500,000 to Long Island Cares so it could open a satellite center in Hampton Bays. “It’s more about creating more of a sustainable future for Long Islanders, and focusing on workforce development,” Perez said. Moving that forward from a more corporate perspective is Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program. Celebrating 20 years, the philanthropic effort chooses two non-profits, and gives them $200,000 to cover general operating costs. “Most of them use (the funds) for expansion of existing services, to increase their reach, or to develop wraparound services for people that they serve,” Perez said. “We also take both the director and an emerging leader from the organization, and we invite them into a leadership program that provides growth and development training to prepare them for long-term success.” Banks have always been an integral part of any community, and Perez says he’s glad not even technology can change that. “Long Island is a special place,” he said. “The people that work here also live here, play here, raise their families

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Marc Perez was named president of Bank of America Long Island in 2021, succeeding longtime local leader Bob Isaksen. It’s a new day and age for banking on Long Island — and in America — but Perez says he’s ready for the future. here. There’s a deeper connection with the community here for our employees, and that’s why they’re so passionate about getting involved. And why I get involved.”

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Democrats on the south shore of Long Island are preparing for the June primaries with five candidates seeking contest against U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in New York’s Fourth Congressional District. Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead Town Supervisor and Rockville Centrebased attorney, who lost to D’Esposito by a less than four percent margin in the 2022 midterm elections, is feeling confident about the primaries and has already started to meet with community leaders about the race. “We are not taking anything for granted and will be out working for every vote, in both the primary and the general election,” Sarah Carlson, the campaign manager for Laura Gillen, said. “Laura has a strong record as supervisor of fighting corruption, protecting the environment, and working to lower costs for Long Island families. Laura will be campaigning around the district highlighting her past work and how she’ll work in Congress on the issues that matter most.” Carlson said that Gillen’s team is laying the ground work to build a strong campaign, with the main objective of flipping the seat from red to blue and making sure that people come out to vote in the June primary. Based on a district-wide survey of 464

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Congressional candidate Laura Gillen, left, and State Sen. Kevin Thomas are preparing for the June primaries and seeking contest against U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito. Democratic primary voters, conducted by Public Policy Polling in October 2023, Gillen is favored 43 percent higher than her opponents. New York state Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown native who represents the sixth district on Long Island, announced his intentions back in July. Since then, his campaign spokesperson said, they have hit the ground running. “In our first fundraising quarter we outraised our primary opponent,” Alexa Kennedy, campaign manager for Kevin Thomas, said. “With our proven track record of delivering for the NY-4 and winning tough races in this district, we are

confident and committed to winning this race and better serving Long Island.” Thomas will be putting it all on the line for the opportunity to run against D’Esposito in November, leaving a vacancy in the sixth Senate district, which covers Rockville Centre, Baldwin, Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Westbury, West Hempstead, Garden City, Carle Place and a portion of Oceanside. Two candidates have already thrown their hats into the ring—Assemblywoman Taylor Darling and Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe—who have both expressed an interest in running for the

Democratic Party line in the June primary. During his time in office he has worked with a Democratic majority in Albany to cap property taxes, protect drinking water for Nassau County residents, funded veteran services and mental health care, and codified the right to an abortion into New York law. Leading up to the Democratic primary on June 25, three other candidates have thrown their hats in the ring seeking the party endorsement including Patricia Maher of Baldwin, Gian Jones of Rockaway Beach and Lawrence Henry. Olympic gold medalist figure skater Sarah Hughes, a native of Great Neck who had initially expressed an interest in running for the Congressional seat, announced in September that she decided to bow out, citing a frustration with politics. Gillen and Thomas are currently the front-runners seeking to contend against the incumbent for his seat in Washington. D’Esposito, despite having the support of the Republican majority has had to navigate many unexpected challenges within the GOP during his first year in office, including the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the expulsion of George Santos. He has also represented the south shore communities of Long Island against plans for an offshore windfarm project, the implementation of congestion pricing, and efforts to repeal the $10,000 State and Local Tax Deduction cap.

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Molloy celebrates MLK Day of Service By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

The late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in America. He participated in and organized several marches and nonviolent protests, including the March on Washington in 1963 — where his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech was broadcast on televisions across the nation — and two of the three marches from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. King was assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis in April 1968, and was not alive to see the historic enactment of the Civil Rights Act, which was adopted into law a few days following his death. In recognition of his dedication to service, Molloy University in Rockville Centre celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day every year by participating in the annual MLK Day of Service. The first event took place at Molloy in 2019 with the goal of inspiring others to take action within their communities instead of simply treating the national holiday as a day off from school or work. The sixth annual MLK Day of Service began in the morning with a keynote presentation, entitled “Give Them Shelter… Then What?” by Jean Kelly, the chief executive officer at The INN in Hempstead. The INN is a nonprofit, volunteerbased organization that provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and profound poverty. It partners with those in need in a dignified and respectful manner to help them achieve self-sufficiency. The organization was founded in 1983 as a single soup kitchen run by a small group of concerned volunteers and has since grown to try and help make an impact in the lives of many families across Long Island. The day began at 10 a.m. with a miniresource fair at the Public Square library, which was followed by on-campus workshops, including a training class on hands-only CPR. This life-saving technique is used in several emergencies and is good practice for anyone in the event that someone should need to be resuscitated. It also included a demonstration of how to properly use an automated electronic defibrillator device. Participants also pitched in during the other workshops to help organizations like The INN of Hempstead and Molloy’s Midnight Run by collecting much-needed toiletry items for the homeless. They also helped prepare and design “smile bags” filled with different items and activities that will be distributed to children and teens at local hospitals, and helped prepare early literacy packets with the goal of empowering families in need to prepare their children to learn how to read as they enter Kindergarten. In previous years the event also provided participants with a unique opportunity to experience what it was like to both see and hear Dr. King deliver one of his historic speeches up close, through the use of virtual reality technology.

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The CPR workshop was a big hit with participants. The event started with a mini-resource fair was at Molloy University’s Public Square library.

Emmy Pierre, a high school sophomore, learns CPR during the MLK Day of Service workshop at Molloy University.

Shavon St. Germain of Baldwin and her daughters Arianna and Gianna help prepare early literacy packets to help families in need prepare Kindergarten students to learn how to read.

Jean Kelly, the chief executive officer at The INN in Hempstead, delivers the keynote address during the MLK Day of Service event at Molloy University in

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

During a lesson on the principles of emphasis and movement, eighth-grade students in the Studio in Art program at South Side Middle School were given the opportunity to create their own compositions inspired by street artists Keith Haring and Banksy. Art teacher Christy Silecchia-Ferrone said the inspiration for the project was driven by whether their artwork should be considered genius or vandalism, and the ways in which both Haring and Banksy changed graffiti culture while elevating themselves to a finer art. Haring emerged from the graffiti subculture of New York City in the 1980s and quickly gained notoriety for his subway chalk drawings. It was during his early experimental phase that he developed his signature, “The Radiant Baby”—a symbol of home and human potential. It wasn’t long before Haring would be come a wellknown figure in the art scene, where he would make a name for himself through his easily distinguishable “cookie cutter” character design. His work was often attached to societal messages and themes including the crack epidemic, homosexuality, safe sex and AIDS awareness. His designs shared a simplistic trait that would elevate Haring to a level of commercial success. His work includes paintings, drawings and sculptures, many of

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Charlotte Fuchs brilliantly captures the spirit of Keith Haring’s vision with her artwork, “Innovation Evolution.” which have been featured in museums and galleries all across the world for more than three decades. His art even graced the cover of Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” record and was featured on the hit children’s television show Sesame Street. Banksy is a pseudonymous street artist, political activist and filmmaker from the United Kingdom, whose satirical epigrams and distinctive stenciling technique have made him a known entity worldwide. While there is not much known about his identity,

Banksy started out as a freehand graffiti artist in the 90s. Much of his earliest work is also unknown. By the early 2000s he began using stencils, which he often paired with pithy slogans that expressed anti-war, anticapitalist and anti-establishmentarian messages. Much of his work features a blend of subjects— including rats, apes, police officers, soldiers, children— and objects such as CCTV cameras, bombs, flowers and balloons to provide commentary of some of society’s ilk. Evenutally his work became so globally popularized that Banksy began looking for new ways to make a statement through his satire-laden artwork. In 2015, he opened Dismaland, a large-scale concept modeled after Disneyland theme parks. Two years later, he marked the 100th anniversary of the British control of Palestine by financing the creation of the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. By 2018, Banksy was at it again. This time making headlines all across the world by auctioning off one of his original works, “Balloon Girl” for more than one million pounds. As soon as the painting was sold, an alarm sounded inside the frame as the canvas was pushed through a shredder, instantaneously destroying the art. Inspired by these two renowned street artists, the eighth grade art students came up with their own interpretations based on their concepts and designs. To learn more about the project or for more student artwork, visit RVCSchools.org/BanksyOrHaringStreetArt.

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Equinor, BP terminate wind farm agreement Plans for the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm — a controversial project that would impact several South Shore communities on Long Island — have been scrapped, at least for now. Equinor and BP recently announced an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate Agreement for the project. In a statement explaining the ter mination, Equinor cited rising inflation, higher borrowing costs, and supply chain issues. Local elected officials who vehemently opposed the project were ecstatic about the latest decision. “I have stood alongside South Shore neighbors in opposition to Equinor’s misguided Empire 2 Offshore Wind plan, and today’s announcement is welcome news,” U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito said in a statement. “Equinor failed to properly engage residents, and instead tried to jam through this project against the wishes of local Long Islanders, proving time and again that the company cared for profits over people. I will continue fighting for NY-04’s coastal communities and ensure that any corporation that wants to do business on the South Shore can’t do so at the expense of Long Islanders.” Empire Wind expected to produce more than 3.3 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 2 million homes, according to Teddy Muhlfelder, a vice president of Equinor, a Norwegian energy company. The energy generated by 846-foot tall wind turbines would be transferred via underground cables to an electrical substation in Oceanside, and linked to an existing transmission line beneath Lawson Boulevard.

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Equinor and BP announced an agreement to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate Agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project. After months of discussion and back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of the project, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill last October that was aimed at speeding up its construction. The bill also would have allowed Equinor to run power cables to transfer the energy generated by the turbines beneath Long Beach to an Island Park substation. Many community members in the surrounding areas were stridently opposed to idea of cables running beneath their neighborhoods. The Empire Wind 1 project, which would have supplied power to the Brooklyn area, and the Empire Wind 2 project recently reached a key federal permit-

ting milestone, having received a Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Last month, Empire Wind 1 also received a New York State article VII Certificate. Equinor and BP officials referred to the decision as a “reset,” and left open the possibility that they would push for the project again in the near future. “Commercial viability is fundamental for ambitious projects of this size and scale,” Molly Morris, president of Equinor Renewables Americas, said in a release. “The Empire Wind 2 decision provides the opportunity to reset and develop a stronger and more robust project going forward. “We will continue to closely engage our many community partners across the state,” Morris added. “As evidenced by the progress at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, our offshore wind activity is ready to generate union jobs and significant economic activity in New York.” Referring to the state’s Energy Research and Development Authority, Joshua Weinstein, BP’s president of Offshore Wind Americas, said, “BP is supportive of NYSERDA’s leadership and commitment to offshore wind, which we believe is a critical part of New York State’s and America’s clean energy future. Offshore wind can deliver reliable renewable power as well as economic benefits to the state and its communities.” NYSERDA, offshore wind developers, industry partners and other state agencies plan to hold a series of informational open houses across the state this year to further keep the public informed about the state’s offshore energy goals and proposed projects. One of those meetings will take place at the Long Beach Public Library on Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. Additional reporting by Kepherd Daniel.

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Country Stew

Potato Lasagna

Turkey Green Bean Chili

in the kitchen Bring out those chef skills on a wintry weekend

By Karen Bloom

These winter days, as the wind howls around us, are a reminder that home is sometimes the best place to be. So settle in for some comfy nesting, and find inspiration in the kitchen. Then gather everyone ‘round for conversation and a great meal. Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. By using natural ingredients and relying on veggies and lean proteins, you can create many tempting meals that are tasty and healthful. The potato, for example, can be used as a starting point for something creative. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Try these recipes for inspiration.

Country Stew

• 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups water • 1 1/3 cups Zinfandel wine • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 beef bouillon cubes • 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans • 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. Return ribs to the pan. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings.

Potato Lasagna

• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 egg white • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided • 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided • 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Turkey Green Bean Chili with Cheesy Corn Fritters

• 1 pound ground turkey breast • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Cut green beans Corn Fritters • 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix • 1 large egg, beaten • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen • 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat in a large pot for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans. Serve with Cheesy Corn Fritters. For corn fritters, combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and cheese in a large bowl. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200 F oven while cooking the remaining batches.

One of those rare talents who translates easily from the stage to television and the big screen, Tom Papa is now doing his ‘thing’ on his ‘Good Stuff’ tour. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is clearly one of the top comedic voices around. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits, including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host, among other endeavours. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit, including his most recent Netflix special, ‘What A Day,’ filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston His highly-rated podcast, ‘Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,’ features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family, where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Puppy Pals Live Madison Theatre goes to the dogs with Puppy Pals Live. From shelters to showbiz, the canine cast of mostly rescue dogs will have everyone smiling at their hilarious antics. As seen on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. These pooches, guided by their human handlers, perform challenging and comical tricks as they show everyone who’s really the boss. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, all ages will enjoy seeing the fur fly. Watch these ‘performers’ do amazing tricks and athletic feats, big air stunts, backflips, climbing a ladder, jumping rope, even dance and comedy antics. The audience also has an opportunity to get involved, and maybe even step up on the stage jump in the action with man’s best friend. It’s a howling good time for all. Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $15$30. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. As a respected cultural ambassador, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the UK’s most in-demand orchestra and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-2022, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Her debut album on Decca Classics, “Romance — the Piano Music of Clara Schumann,” drew popular and critical acclaim, entering the UK classical charts at No. 1. The program includes Debussy’s “Danse, L. 69” (orch. Ravel), Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets are start at$45; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

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Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

College Symposium Picking the right college is a very important decision. That’s why students at South Side High School are invited to learn all about the different opportunities available to them after graduation and speak with representatives from colleges and universities all over the country at the South Side College Symposium, Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium. 140 Shepherd St.

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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

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AARP Smart Driver Course Learn safe driving strategies and earn a discount on auto insurance at an AARP Smart Driver Course, on Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Bring your Driver’s License. Registration is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members. To register, contact instructor Katherine Thompson at (516)-705-2589.

Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass St. Agnes Cathedral School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, beginning with a special Mass on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 9:30 a.m., immediately followed by an open house at the St. Agnes Cathedral School, 70 Clinton Ave., at 11 a.m. For more information visit StAgnes-School.org.

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See some winter birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park, in Wantagh, Sunday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

Plaza Theatrical hosts a new edition of the 50+ Comedy Tour, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy hilarious laughter and outrageous fun featuring some of the best comedians working today with one thing in common — they’re all over age 50. Chase away winter blues with sidesplitting comedy from a lineup of top comedians on the standup circuit, at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $30, $25 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Keeping up with the schools The next regular meeting of the Rockville Centre School District Board of Education will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the South Side High School commons room, at 7 p.m. 140 Shepherd St.

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Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Matters of the HeART Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to participate in an art therapy program at Rockville Centre Public Library, Friday, Jan. 19, 4-5 p.m. Make a craft exploring themes of mindfulness, emotions, empathy and kindness, followed by a group reading of Chelsea McGlothlin’s book, “If I Lived in a Snow Globe.” Afterward, kids will discuss what everyone would wish for to meet their own physical, social and emotional needs. Registration is required at RVCLibrary.org. 221 N. Village Ave.

Taste of Rockville Centre To help raise money for local, national and Irish charities, the RVC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee hosts the annual Taste of Rockville Centre, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m., at St. Agnes Parish Center, located behind the Cathedral. Enjoy a variety of dishes from more than 20 different area restaurants, with wine tasting, microbrewery samplings, dessert, and a coffee bar. $65 per person. Tickets available online at RVCStPatrick.com. 29 Quealy Place.

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Students at Hewitt Elementary School have the opportunity to watch the Harlem Wizards as they dribble, dunk, spin and play basketball, at the South Side High School gymnasium, Saturday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. 140 Shepherd St.

Show your support at the South Side High School Booster Club Bash, Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Loft at Tap Room. This year’s event honors Coach Mike Robinson, Coach Ryan Clark, Karen Parker and Cammie Harloff. $85 per person. 47-51 N. Village Ave.

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The Hispanic Brotherhood collected toys from students at the St. Agnes Cathedral School, Toys for Tots and other community organizations and individuals in Rockville Centre as part of its annual Three Kings Celebration at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this was the first time that the event has taken place in three years. During the event, the Hispanic Brotherhood gave out bags of toys to more than 100 families in the community.

Sharon’s Pantry at the MLK Community Center provides food for more than 115 families in the village per week and is seeking assistance from the community to donate what they can. While many will help give during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the emergency pantry operates allyear-long to provide food to those in need Rena Riback, one of the co-founders of the Anti-Racism Project and a volunteer at the pantry, is asking residents to consider donating tuna, chicken, sardines, chili, beef stew, peanut butter, jelly, rice, hot cereal, complete pancake mix, maple syrup, jars of pasta sauce, canned fruit or instant mashed potatoes. At the moment the pantry is not in need of any soup, pasta or

canned green beans. Food donations can be dropped off at the MLK Community Center at 150 N. Centre Ave., between Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or on Friday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monetary donations, which go to purchase fresh meat, produce and other necessities, can be made via Zelle at the AntiRacismProjectLI@Gmail.com. All funding goes directly into a dedicated account for the pantry. Donations can also be made by check to Anti-Racism Project, 30 Seaman Ave. in Rockville Centre or to the Sisterhood of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, 430 DeMott Ave., with a note stating its for Sharon’s Pantry. All donations are tax deductible.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE Community Development Block Grant Program 2024-2025 50th Program Year Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7:00PM in the Court Room, Municipal Building, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York. The Hearing will be held to explain Community Development Block Grant Program Guidelines for activities associated with the 50th Program Year. Past activities will be reviewed and an opportunity for proposals from the public will be offered. The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development and the Code of Federal Regulations require that Community Development funds primarily benefit low and moderate income persons in Rockville Centre and assist in the prevention and/or elimination of blight. To accomplish this, a wide range of activities are available such as Acquisition of real property, Disposition of property, Improvement of Public Facilities, Public Services, Interim Assistance – alleviation of emergency or harmful conditions in public or private property, Rehabilitation, Relocation, Code Enforcement, Special Economic Development relating to physical or economic distress, Historic Preservation Planning and Administration. Not Eligible–General improvement of government buildings as defined in CFR 570.3(d), schools, stadiums, cultural and art centers, purchase of equipment or furnishings, operating and maintenance expenses, government expenses or political activities associated with these facilities. All interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing and may submit their program or funding requests to the Village of Rockville Centre Community Development Agency, One College Place, P.O. Box 950, Rockville Centre NY 11571. The Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disabled persons with special needs should contact the Village Clerk’s office at www.liherald.com

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it’s important to make the hostages personal, ira Salwen, of B’nai Sholom-Beth david, said, rather than let them be forgotten in the flood of news.

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School of Long Island in Williston Park, Lerner said, and was the president of his local chapter of United Synagogue Youth. He was always the first person to greet a new member of USY, she said, and he embodied the Jewish value of hachnasat orchim — making visitors feel welcome. Omar, a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces, was taken after his unit was overwhelmed at the border on Oct. 7, Lerner said. There has been no word from him since. “I don’t know about you, but when my kids were little, my biggest fear was that they would be taken from me,” she said. “And now can you imagine your child is taken during a cease fire, a peacetime, by the most barbarous terrorist group on the planet? And even the Red Cross and the U.N. claim they can’t do anything?” It seems, Salwen said, that the world is caring less and less about the hostages’ safe return. “We see it on the news, we read it in the papers, and it’s something that’s happening out in the world,” he said. “It needs to be personal. This can’t be something that just washes over us in the flood of the events of the day.” The world’s attitude toward not only the captives, but Israel itself, Salwen added, has shifted in a concerning way. “The image of Israel as a valiant David fighting for survival was transformed into an oppressive Goliath occupying Arab lands,” he said, “drawing an equivalency between the attacker and the victim.” “Many people are spreading anti-Israel and antisemitic propaganda, manipulating the facts to suit their own narrative,” Lerner said. “For example, when you see words like ‘freedom fighters’ or ‘militants,’ you know where this person stands. Hamas is a terrorist group. There’s no other word for it.” The synagogue’s leadership encouraged those who gathered to donate to Israel, to interact with pro-Israel messages online to encourage social media algorithms to spread them, and to con-

ira Salwen, chairman of the B’nai Sholom-Beth david board of trustees, wears a piece of masking tape to mark the days since the hostages were taken. tinue to urge local and state representatives to voice support for the hostages’ return. Then Salwen raised a roll of masking tape, ripped off a piece, wrote “100” on it and stuck it on his lapel. He said he planned to wear a piece of tape marking the number of days it has been since the hostages were taken, and he hoped others would join him. “Hopefully you won’t use much tape,” Salwen said. “Hopefully that day will come soon. But until it does, wear the number every day.” The congregants joined in song and prayer for the hostages to return home safely as soon as possible. “It is heartwarming to see how much support we continue to garner in our local community and beyond,” Rabbi Lerner said. “And know that we will never give up this fight until each and every one of the hostages are free and safely back with their families, and the evil that is Hamas is utterly destroyed from the face of the earth.” “We won’t stop, and we won’t stand back until every one returns home,” Hochhauser said. “Every one, every one, every one.”

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Q. I wanted to add on to the den on the side of my house. The den has been there since 1930. The problem I’m having is that if I want to make the addition so that it’s in alignment with the current den, the side distance to my property line is too close, by 12 inches, according to my building department. They say that I have to match the code requirement that was adopted in 1938, so instead of having a straight wall going all the way back, I either need to make a jog in the wall or go for a zoning variance. It just doesn’t make sense. I’m not adding a monster-sized addition, just 10 feet by 10 feet on the side of my house, behind tall hedges. My neighbor doesn’t mind, so what can I do about this?

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A. Not much, except decide whether you want a ridiculous-looking room with a jog in the wall or want to spend the money and time to go through the zoning variance process. When I see cases like this, I understand the intent of the law, but not the “spirit” of the law. The intent is to prevent the construction of buildings too close to a properonte eeper ty line, based on historical catastrophes such as the London fire and the Chicago fire, both of which saw hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed, mainly because of their closeness to one another and their ability to burn easily. We live in a modern age in which materials have been tested, analyzed, certified and regulated to limit flame spread, and communities have been set up with strict guidelines to leave spaces between buildings for safety and appearance. But knowing, or not remembering, this, communities may invoke the strictness of the law like a stern punishment, or look at the separate conditions and merits of each case, deciding that your straight wall versus a jogged wall isn’t going to hurt anyone and, being located on the side or behind your house, isn’t going to detract from the character of the community. Some building departments have been given the flexibility to make these decisions, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and have the authority to give approval for minor issues. Some municipalities have even gone so far as to pass ordinances allowing the discretion of building departments to allow for the alignment of built structures, previously approved, on the first story. It makes sense not to put homeowners through an unnecessary hearing process, sometimes costing thousands of dollars and many months of delay, just so they can have a straight wall. Allowing alignment with a previously approved part of a building isn’t the same as having a flammable wall too close to a property line or another building. In the long run, a variance will be worth it. Otherwise the weird wall shift won’t be understood or be beneficial to you. Good luck!

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hile I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. It took me at least a month or so to realize that when I woke up in the morning, I could go back to sleep if I wanted pETER to. I didn’t have to catch a plane to KinG Washington or be in my district office in Massapequa Park for an earlymorning constituent meeting. Some friends suggested early on that I write about my experiences in Congress and what I witnessed — the historic, the exhilarating and the tragic. I gave it some thought, but decided to let my brain settle for a while before trying to make sense of what I had seen and whom I had met. But the more I thought

about it, the more I realized that in order to understand where I had been, I had to look back on how I got there, and how those earlier experiences influenced how I approached and dealt with the challenges I faced and the people I encountered. Mine is no rags-toriches tale. But it was an improbable journey that took me from the blue-collar, working-class neighborhoods of Sunnyside and St. Albans, Queens, to the halls of Congress and Oval Office meetings at the White House. From loading freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side to flying on Air Force One with three presidents. From grammar school classrooms crammed with 70 kids to Notre Dame Law School. I went from working in a law firm on Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, across the street from where the World Trade Center twin towers were being built, to being at ground zero with President Bush days after the Sept. 11 attacks, as those still-smoldering towers lay in ruins, a burial site for almost 3,000 innocent people. From traversing the minefields of Nassau County and

New York politics to dealing with world statesmen and dictators. From listening to my Irish immigrant grandmother describe the Irish struggle against British rule, in which her brother was imprisoned, to working with President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought that 800-year struggle to an end. From being an altar boy in Queens to leading the American congressional delegation to the installation of Pope Benedict in Vatican City. Early last year, I decided it was time to start writing. Attempting to describe the improbability of this journey that took me so far from where I began, and was neither planned nor predetermined, prompted me to title my proposed memoir “The Road to God Knows Where,” from the Irish rebel song “On the One Road.” Now I’m about 60,000 words into it. Ironically, considering Israel’s current war for survival, the chapter I’m just completing focuses on being in Jerusalem as part of a congressional delegation in August 1993, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed us that Isra-

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el had reached a historic agreement with Yasir Arafat and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led weeks later to Rabin’s famous handshake with Arafat on the White House lawn, orchestrated by Clinton, creating the mood and belief that peace was inevitable. Unfortunately, of course, the chapter will conclude with Rabin’s tragic assassination just two years later. As I write more, the easier the words seem to flow. To make real progress, though, I’ll have to block out time for concentrated writing instead of just writing spasmodically when time allows. I also want to make sure that I do justice not only to the events I’ve lived through and witnessed, but, more important, the people who have been such an important part of my journey. Not just the world leaders, but also those close to me. My mother, father, brother and sister. My wife, Rosemary, our son, Sean, our daughter, Erin, and our two grandchildren. Also, the close friends who urged me to write and continue to encourage me. As to where this will lead? Only God knows where. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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n this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. At the outset of her State of the State address, Hochul made it clear to the 212 members of the Legislature that all of the federal JERRY Covid money had been spent, and if KREMER they had any plans to spend billions more of it, the cupboard was bare. Despite her warnings, there is no doubt that she will be bombarded by the Legislature with multiple requests for money that the state doesn’t have. Hochul made numerous proposals, but I’ll try to single out a few that are worth discussing. Currently, there is a

great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, but few organizations are doing in-depth research into its best uses. The governor has proposed a first-in-the-nation $275 million consortium that aims to leverage public and private-sector research into this very complex subject. Over the years, New York state has spent billions on economic development, but there have been few major success stories for any governor to brag about. Thanks to a Biden administration program, the state is getting a $5 billion grant that will be used for a major chip manufacturing plant in central New York, which will provide 10,000 jobs, and possibly more. The state will help advance that program, which may attract other job opportunities. One of the governor’s priorities that ran into heated opposition last year was her housing program. She had suggested that local zoning be overridden, and that thousands of units of new housing be built without community input. The proposal drew heated opposition from elected officials, and Hochul wisely

dropped the suburban portion of the plan. This time around, she focused on incentives for New York City housing, which is more likely to generate support. This past year, there was a lot of discussion of the issue of New Yorkers leaving the state for other places to live. There’s no doubt that high taxes have driven quite a few people to Florida and Texas, which have no income tax. But Hochul discussed a new state survey that shows that many New Yorkers are moving to Connecticut and New Jersey as well, where they can find affordable housing. That applies especially to places like Long Island, where many young people can’t afford to live. It’s no secret that New York, like many other states, has failed to provide enough support services for people with emotional issues. This is especially true for our young people who suffer from problems created by social media. The governor announced a number of programs that will offer more services for troubled adults and high school students. Many of the crimes we read

he governor used her State of the State address to detail the future as she sees it.

about involve people released from state or city institutions with no after-care. This headache goes back as far the early 1980s, and at least for now, there is a promise for more state action. In her address, Hochul took the opportunity to boast about the large amount of funding that has been devoted to the suburbs. Topping the list is last year’s $2 billion in education aid, which helped keep school taxes from rising in many districts. She also reminded her audience about the millions being spent on such roadways as the Long Island Expressway and others that have been repaved. All in all, Hochul did a great job in her second opportunity to meet the Albany establishment since she was elected in her own right. There is no doubt that the road ahead will be bumpy, because the Legislature has its own priorities. But the State of the State was her chance to shine, and she succeeded in enhancing her standing with taxpayers. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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There’s no such thing as too many debates

he political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it. There have been some extraordinary debate moments. “I want you to know I will not make age an issue of this campaign,” President Ronald Reagan, who was 73 at the time, said in his 1984 debate with the younger Walter Mondale. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Then there was U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, running to become vice president in 1988, responding to his upper chamber colleague Dan Quayle, who had compared himself to John F. Kennedy. “I served with Jack Kennedy,” Bentsen told George H.W. Bush’s running mate. “I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” Good or bad, memorable or forgotten, political debates are a vital thread knitting our democratic landscape together.

They help voters get to know candidates and what they stand for. Debates force them to be held accountable for statements or positions they have taken. And they allow us to assess the candidates’ character, completely unfiltered. Most of all, debates show that we, as Americans, can disagree with one another, but do so in a civil way that leads to solutions rather than conflict. These forums are the very essence of listening to all sides of an issue, hearing how people stand, and then coming to our own conclusions — as well as deciding on the person we want to represent us in voicing our beliefs. In just a few weeks — on Feb. 13 — voters across the North Shore of Long Island and parts of Queens will elect a new member of Congress to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos. The vote will cap a special election race between the former Democratic holder of Santos’ seat, Tom Suozzi, and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi is pushing for more debates, according to published reports. Pilip, however, fewer. At this point, there is just one debate scheduled between the two, and it hap-

pens mere days before actual Election Day. That means the thousands of people who chose to vote early will not have a chance to hear the two candidates debate the issues. Debates have perhaps never been more vital than in this race, just 15 months after voters elected Santos, a man they later discovered they knew nothing about. It is crucial that voters get to know Suozzi and Pilip, what their positions are and how they would represent their constituents. There’s no such thing as too many debates, at least not in this race. It’s great that both Suozzi and Pilip have been accessible to the media — both, for example, have agreed to individually sit down with the Herald to take questions from our reporters — but nothing compares to being on stage and taking your case straight to the people whose votes you want. We can’t have another George Santos situation. We urge Suozzi and Pilip to debate. Be civil. Share ideas. Disagree. And give all of us everything we need to make the most informed decision we can on Feb. 13.

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letters Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time To the Editor: American Jewry and Israel, America’s closest ally, need friends and fierce advocates in Congress, especially now. Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time. Tom’s demonstrated commitment to supporting Israel, his deep understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, and his fearlessness in defending the Jewish state — including against antisemites in his own party — is exactly what we need right now. All these essential characteristics were evident in Suozzi’s very first speech on the floor of Congress, seven years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017. The then newly elected congressman condemned the recently passed United Nations Resolution 2334, which declared that all of Israel’s presence outside its pre-1967 borders was illegal, that Jewish control of the Kotel was illegal, that Jewish sovereignty in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City was illegal, and that Jewish jurisdiction over holy sites such as the Cave of Machpelah, in Hebron — where tradition holds that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah are buried — was illegal. In that brief but impactful speech, Suozzi eviscerated the U.N. resolution’s wrongful notion that Jewish life in the eternal Jewish homeland was an obstacle to peace. Rather, as Tom stated that day, the obstacle to peace was “anti-Israel terrorism.”

The fact that he chose to stand up for Israel on Day One of his congressional career is a testament to his genuine and heartfelt commitment. Of all the issues on which he campaigned; of all the issues that he and his supporters cared about; of all the governmental and political forces and pressures pushing and pulling him to make a statement about this or that, Suozzi devoted his first speech in that hallowed chamber to defending the safety

and security of the Jewish state. He did so despite the fact that it was a prior Democratic administration that declined to veto the U.N. resolution, thus letting it reach the Security Council for a vote in the first place. This tells us that Tom will not back down, will not relent, and will not look the other way when Israel is unjustly singled out, maligned and attacked. Tom marshaled the evidence, and

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ave you ever wondered when the village of Rockville Centre was founded? Or who its original inhabitants were? Or how it got its name? We have the answers! We would like to introduce — or for many, we hope, reintroduce — the Rockville Centre Historical Society and the Phillips House Museum. The Phillips House Museum is a classic yellow Victorian home with a JiM wraparound porch at 28 BELLinG Hempstead Ave., across the street from the St. Agnes school parking lot and just northeast of the Tudor apartments. You’ve probably passed the Phillips

House a hundred times and weren’t even aware of its history. It was the family home of a former ship captain, Captain Phillips (not the captain that Tom Hanks played in the movie). He was from Maine, but came to Rockville Centre in the 1880s. Rockville Centre was a small village in the mid-1800s when Robert Petit’s general store opened the first post office in town, and named it after a local preacher and mill owner, Mordecai “Rock” Smith. Rock owned and operated a mill on what is now Smith Pond. The Village of Rockville Centre was officially incorporated in 1893. We’d love to have you visit the Phillips House and explore the history of our village. There is so much to appreciate, including old black and

white photos and maps of the village showing the downtown as it existed a century ago, antique household items, period clothing and so much more. Our docents are here to answer your questions — like, was Hempstead Avenue once a river? Was there a reservoir where the John A. Anderson Recreation Center now stands? One of the missions of the historical society’s board of directors is to keep the Phillips House operating. Even though the village helps to cover some of the expenses, we must still rely on events, donations and fundraisers to cover the remaining expenses on an annual basis. Consider a visit. Explore the unique history of our village and the events that have made and shaped Rockville Centre into the wonderful

mong the central characters, a mill owner named Mordecai ‘Rock’ Smith.

LEttErs deployed his understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to clearly demonstrate that he took the job seriously and would continue to deliver. We need a representative in Congress who believes in the fundamental right of the Jewish people to self-determination and security, and who has proven that he will show up prepared and able to work every lever of government to get results. Tom has the knowledge of how government works, the relationships on both sides of the aisle, and the understanding of our issues to get the job done. He has continued to be one of Israel and American Jewry’s fiercest advocates, fighting for unconditional aid for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, condemning antisemitic comments by Democratic colleagues like Ilhan Omar, passing bipartisan legislation to sanction the terrorist use of human shields, and even traveling to Israel as recently as December to support Israel and Jews throughout the world during this difficult time. Governing is hard. For American Jewry and America’s closest ally, Israel, Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time, for the right place. That place is the United States Congress. RORY LAnCMAn Great Neck Rory Lancman is a former member of the Assembly and the New York City Council.

An open letter to U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito Dear Congressman D’Esposito: Your refusal to provide vital military

equipment to Ukraine at this critical juncture in its war against Russia and its authoritarian leader, Vladimir Putin, is inexcusable and dangerous. Your actions are putting our national interests, and the security of our country, at risk by making Ukraine more vulnerable to Putin’s continued aggression. In fact, the House of Representatives’ failure to provide further aid to Ukraine led to Putin intensifying his attacks on Ukraine, with heavy strikes against its biggest cities. Ukraine’s fight for democracy must not fail; it requires American aid to bolster national and global security. History repeats itself, and appeasing aggressive regimes by failing to aid those fighting against them only leads to further aggression. Indeed, authoritarian and terrorist regimes around the world are salivating at the dysfunction of this House. Your failure to act makes democracies around the world more vulnerable to attack. It’s unconscionable that you would withhold aid under the guise of border security — trying to win political brownie points based on policies that will fail does nothing for national security. An ineffective and unAmerican border bill will never pass, nor should it. However, President Biden, understanding that withholding aid to Ukraine will impact democracies around the globe, agreed to some of your less extreme demands. Biden’s bill also provides vital aid to Israel in its fight against terrorism; while you claim to support Israel, you refuse to provide this crucial aid. But then, your true colors came through when you refused to reach any agreement because, as your House colleague said, you don’t want to help Biden’s approval ratings. So Putin and authoritarian regimes around the world are taking advantage of a weak

community it is today. We’re hoping to keep that appreciation alive in the next generation of village residents. The Phillips House Museum is open by appointment. Please contact us at (516) 670-5737, or at rvchistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Admission is free. Small donations are appreciated. Please visit us at our website, rvchs.org. Also, follow us on Instagram, @rvchistoricalsociety, and Facebook, at Rockville Centre Historical Society. We regularly post interesting historical photos and stories about Rockville Centre. If you’d like to donate to help keep the Phillips House running, and be added to on our mailing list, please email us. We look forward to seeing you! Jim Belling is a member of the board of trustees of the Phillips House Museum and the Rockville Centre Historical Society.

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House, and thousands more Ukrainians will die. And in the end, no border security bill will pass, because if the crisis at the border is resolved, you won’t be able to scare voters into voting for you. The world is watching. If we let Ukraine fall, democracies around the world will fall with it. Apparently

this has been your plan all along. DAVE DEnEnBERG Merrick Dave Denenberg, a former eight-term Nassau County legislator, announced last week that he will challenge Anthony D’Esposito in the 4th Congressional District race this fall.

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