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Chamber names Ed Asip as president board — Vice President Donna O’Reilly Eineman, of Douglas Elliman; Secretary Carol Ed Asip became the new O’Leary, of Coach Realtors; and president of the Rockville Cen- T reasurer Tom Bo gue, of tre Chamber of Commerce last Flushing Bank — at the chamber’s annual installation dinner week. “I’ve been the treasurer for on Jan. 25 at MacArthur Park the last 10 years,” Asip said. “It Restaurant. Outgoing Presijust seemed like the dent Lisa Umansky, timing was right, the owner of Polka and that it was the Dot Pound Cake, right thing to do.” said that she A s i p, w h o i s offered to serve a retired from Chase third year as presiBank, said that he dent, but traditionnow has the time to ally, the presidency devote to helping is a two-year term. the business com“It was a great munity. He brings two years,” Umanmore than 40 years sky said. “I enjoyed of sales managemy time as presiment and consult- ED AsIp dent of the chami n g e x p e r i e n c e, President, ber. We did a lot for delivering complex, Rockville Centre the community.” technology-focused Chamber of Umansk y said business solutions Commerce that Asip volunto retail and comteered to step into mercial banks. “I have the skills, I have the the role, and is the perfect cantime and I have the knowledge didate for the position. “He’s to do the job,” he said. “We have been a member for many years, a really strong board. I’ve and knows all the ins and outs worked with several of these of the chamber,” Umansky said. “I look forward to seeing people for a long time.” M ayo r F r a n c i s M u r r ay what we do in the future.” Looking ahead, Asip said swore in Asip and the new members of the executive Continued on page 12
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Rockville Centre serves up cuisine for a cause Sean Sincinito, left, Angie Baselice and Daniella Deciantis of the Flour Shoppe Café serve up smiles and samples during the Taste of Rockville Centre on Jan. 26. Story and photos, Page 3.
School district approves new course offerings for next year By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Several new courses will be offered by the Rockville Centre School District in the coming year, giving students more options. The Board of Education approved the additions to the curriculum at its meeting on Jan. 18, following a presentation about the classes being provided at the high school, middle school and elementary school levels. “This year we’re doing things earlier so that we make sure that if things are approved, our high school and middle school can include these in parent communications as we begin to start scheduling for next year,” district Superintendent
Matt Gaven explained. “So last year we were about three weeks later, and it didn’t jibe well with the process, so we’re trying to make sure that we’re doing things in context so that (Principal Patrick) Walsh can send out everything in one package, and we can make sure that we have strategic communication to our parents and to our students.” After the meeting, Gaven said that beginning last week, students had already started choosing courses for next year. The presentation highlighted nine new courses being offered at South Side High School in the 2024-25 school year. Among them are a standalone ELA class for seniors, an International Continued on page 14
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Bobby Carra, left, Andrea Carra, Debbie Anderson and Chris Anderson recently attended the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Evening of Excellence’ on Jan. 18 at the Coral House.
Lynbrook chamber honors RVC native Chris Anderson of Rockville Centre, one of the owners of Crown Ford in Lynbrook, was recognized as the Businessperson of the Year during the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala on Jan. 18 at the Coral House in
Baldwin. His wife, Debbie, along with Crown Ford co-owner Bobby Carra, and his wife, Andrea Carra, were also in attendance to celebrate the achievement.
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Mike Gimpel of Rockville Centre, right, meets with Jeanine Driscoll, the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Hempstead during a Taxpayer Forum on Jan. 23 at the Oceanside Public Library.
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SEE YOU IN MARCH! Dear Valued Community Members, It is with a mix of nostalgia and excitement that I write to you today. As many of you are aware, GM Burger Bar, our beloved burger joint, has been a staple in our community for 11 years. It has been a place of gathering, laughter, and most importantly, sharing meals that brought us all a bit closer. However, the time has come for a change, a new chapter and an evolution in our culinary journey.
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After much consideration, we’re excited to unveil the evolution of Burger Bar into The George , a modern American Tavern. Imagine a vibrant, yet cozy and clubby atmosphere and a menu thoughtfully crafted to be budget-friendly, offering a diverse array of delectable choices that cater to all tastes, with locally sourced ingredients. We aim to provide a dining experience that satisfies the palate and inspires the soul. Our commitment to quality, service and community remains steadfast. We understand that change can be bittersweet. Burger Bar has been a significant part of many of your lives, as it has been in ours. We assure you that the spirit of community and joy that defined our burger joint will continue to thrive in our new venture. We are not saying goodbye to the past; rather, we are building upon it to create something even more memorable. We are incredibly grateful for your support and patronage over the years. It is because of you that all of our restaurants have been a success, and it is with you in mind that we embark on this new endeavor. We invite you to join us in this exciting transition and look forward to serving you in new and delightful ways.
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It is said “laughter is brightest in the place where the food is.” This was certainly the case last Friday night, as crowds of hungry patrons converged at the St. Agnes Parish Center for the annual Taste of Rockville Centre. Renowned for its plentiful dining options, the Village of Rockville Centre presently boasts more than 50 different pubs, restaurants, eateries and catering establishments, living up to its acclaim as the dining hub of South Nassau. The Taste of Rockville Centre is hosted every year by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee — nicknamed “The Parade that Cares and Shares,” for its unwavering dedication towards helping charitable organizations. “Every year we’re absolutely amazed by the enthusiasm and turn out for this annual fundraising event. And this year was no different,” Jackie Kerr, president of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, said. This year’s gastronomic affair featured more than 20 different local establishments from the village and surrounding communities, each vying to showcase all of their finest fare. Some of the restaurants that participated this year include Blue Moon Pizzeria, Churchill’s, Dark Horse Tavern, Flour Shoppe Café, Frank’s Steaks RVC, Front Street Bakery, Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails, Kookaburra Coffee, Monaghan’s Irish Restaurant, Polka Dot Pound Cake, South Shore Craft Brewing Company in Oceanside, Swingbelly’s Beachside BBQ in Long Beach, The Wild Feast Café and many more. The event proved to be a smorgasbord for food enthusiasts, offering up mouthwatering entrees, wine and microbrew samplings and extravagant desserts, along with some live musical entertainment provided by Jerry and the Newcomers. The Taste of Rockville Centre, however, is much more than just a feast. It’s a feast with heart. That is because every dollar that is raised goes to support the parade committee’s three charities — one local, one national, and one Irish. All of the proceeds raised this year will go to benefit
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Better Home Health Care of Rockville Centre staff members Carol Hansen, left, Linda Hayes, Dr. Virginia Maurer, Valerie Victoria, Carrie Deehan and Sue Leach enjoy the 2024 Taste of Rockville Centre. Beyond the Badge, The Limb Kind Foundation, and the Crocus Cancer Support Centre in Monaghan, Ireland. “Pre-sales this year we’re at an all-time high, which is a testament to how popular this annual event has become,” Ann Travers, a member of the parade committee, told the Herald. “The vendors are such a key part of this and they never disappoint, from their creative displays to their fantastic food choices. Everyone this year went away happy — most notably our charities.” Rockville Centre isn’t just serving up a variety of flavors; it’s dishing out a colorful celebration of community, cuisine and charity. For more information on the Taste of RVC, the parade and upcoming fundraisers, visit RVCStPatrick.com. And be sure to save the date for the 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 23, at noon.
Kate Schmidt, left, Maureen Mirabile, Kathleen Sullivan, Lisa Agresti and Mary Devlin of Rockville Centre enjoy this year’s festivities.
Haley Livore, left, and Leigh Mercuri represent Dark Horse Tavern at the Taste of Rockville Centre. Rockville Centre Village Trustee Gregory Shaughnessy, left, Mayor Francis Murray, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Greg Schaefer, Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis and Village Trustee Katie Conlon enjoy the 2024 Taste of Rockville Centre.
Lisa Acerno and Jessica Callaghan of the Front Street Bakery, serving samples of sweet desserts.
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ANDREW TUDDA Seaford Senior Basketball TUDDA PICKED UP where he left off last season when he averaged 21.2 points per game as a junior to lead the Vikings. Now he leads all Nassau County when it comes to filling the bucket. Heading into February, the hard-todefend guard carried a 25.3 ppg average while scoring in double figures in each of Seaford’s first 17 games. In back-to-back games Jan. 13 and 17, Tudda poured in 35 against Clarke and 30 against Malverne, respectively.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at V.S. South ...............5:15 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook .................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Lawrence......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at East Rockaway ........ 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 2 Boys Basketball: Elmont at Carey ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carey at Elmont .........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Friends Academy at Seaford .......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham .............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ............ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Westbury at Baldwin ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow .............. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy ..................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 3 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Hempstead ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Freeport.......................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale...........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side .............. 2 p.m.
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Following a three-game absence from an ankle injury, senior guard and twotime All-County selection Kyla Murphy returned for the South Side girls’ basketball team last Saturday and helped it defeat Division, 52-46, in a key Conference AA-3 matchup. Even though South Side only lost one game without Murphy, there was still a sizeable hole in their rotation. “Kyla provides a sense of comfort,” Cyclones head coach Dan Ferrick said. “You know she’s going to get a basket or two, even when things are not necessarily going well. It makes everyone else relaxed. They were missing that comfort. It’s almost like missing your blanket. She’s not replaceable.” What helped South Side survive was its abundance of depth. Senior guard Dakota Evans averaged 12 points with Murphy out of the lineup. This season has been one of growth for Evans. She has taken on a larger role with Charlotte Rathjen out for the season. “We like the fact that she’s gotten more aggressive,” Ferrick said of Evans. “She gets great shots, but I’m waiting for that blowout game. She can do it, and you know it’s there. She can flat-out shoot the ball.” Considering how well they played without Murphy, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Cyclones (12-4 overall, 9-1 in AA-3) would be that much stronger with her back on the floor. That wasn’t the case to start against Division. While South Side primarily focused on defending the paint, Division feasted on shots from mid-range and beyond. To make matters worse, the Cyclones began the game 0-for-10 from the field. At one point, they trailed by as many as 14 in the first half. “We are just a very slow-starting team,” Ferrick said. “Usually, in the first three minutes of a game, we just miss a lot of shots. Then it’s almost like once we make one or two, then all of a sudden, the landslide comes.”
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Ellie Lennon had 7 points as part of a total team effort as the Cyclones defeated Division last Saturday to improve to 9-1 in conference games. The landslide came as Mur phy poured in 19 points for her highest point total in her last five games. While South Side was still down in the third, Ferrick took Murphy off the floor to rest her for a fourth-quarter comeback, only to be met with a glare of disdain from the guard. “She’s so competitive,” Ferrick said. “That’s the crazy part with her. Her threshold of pain is so high. I don’t think you can even compare it to anyone.” South Side mounted the pressure in the fourth while leaning once again on its depth. Evans added 9 points, Reese Long had 8, and Ellie Lennon chipped in 7.
Freshman Katelyn Mullen had four points, and three of them were the biggest of the game, as she knocked down a trey from the corner to tie the score at 41. “I can constantly just throw people in. Having bench depth is very much a key, and it will be going forward,” Ferrick said. With four games remaining, South Side needs at least three wins in order to meet its preseason goal of claiming a top-four seed in the Nassau County Class AA playoffs. How will Ferrick’s team accomplish that? “We’re just going to do what we do best, which is cause some chaos,” Ferrick said.
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Next generation of STEM experts takes flight Cradle of Aviation Museum, Catholic Health team up space-themed showings. To start off, middle school-aged kids from Catholic campuses across Nassau County joined Hundreds of students gathered in the to hear the firsthand experiences of Cradle of Aviation Museum last week to health care professionals during the witness a launch. No, not of the life- recent program launch. The sea of red, green and blue unisized replica rockets that surrounded them at the Garden City attraction, but forms showed how many young minds were at the planetarium of the museum’s new partlearning about the journey nership with Catholic of medicine from beginning Health. to end — from how to use The health care company, the online patient portal, to which runs medical faciliwhat really happens when a ties like Mercy Hospital in prescription is filled out, to Rockville Centre, will work how nurses care for their with the museum to propatients. mote STEM education. The interactive panel “Inspiring our young to was just a taste of what’s to consider pursuing additioncome, Catholic Health offial education that is STEM- DR. PATRICk cials said. The new healthoriented benefits not only O’ShAughNESSy themed features aim to the next future generation inspire kids to not only of pilots and astronauts, but CEO, explore medical careers, but also health care profession- Catholic Health also take good care of thema l s , ” s a i d D r. P a t r i c k O’Shaughnessy, chief executive of Cath- selves. How can you stay healthy? What do you do when you start feeling sick? olic Health. “That’s why we’re the sponsor of the Where should you seek help? CurricuSky Theatre Planetarium — (For kids) lum is being developed to help answer to begin to learn about health sciences those questions. “We spend so much time on book eduand how technology is actually impactcation,” O’Shaughnessy said. “It’s really ing better patient care.” The planetarium will now add mov- important to get the kids get out and actually see what is created, and get real ies about health care to its selection of
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In an effort to showcase musical prowess, the New York State School Music Association holds auditions each year for select students to earn spots in the AllState band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz ensembles. For many young musicians, the AllState band is the big leagues, offering an incredible opportunity to meet fellow musicians, work with various conductors, and perform challenging pieces, whether they are new or entirely improvised. The 2023 All-State Conference brought together four outstanding seniors from South Side High School — French horn player Paul Marquardt, Jazz guitarist Owen Cashman, Electronic music composer James Giangregorio, and Cellist Paul Adal — who shared their experiences and aspirations. The camaraderie at the conference left a lasting impression on the seniors. “It was so surreal, just being there and having the honor to play in that orchestra,” Adal said. “You meet all these talented, passionate, and respectful people ... and it invigorates you to become a better player.” Marquardt and Cashman shared similar sentiments, highlighting the opportunities that the conference provides. “It was extremely validating to come togeth-
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South Side High School music teacher Doreen Fryling, left, with band instructor Anthony Pomponio and All-State Conference seniors Paul Adal, Paul Marquardt, Owen Cashman, James Giangregorio, along with music teachers Katie Mark and Barry LeBron. er with people who respected each other as musicians,” Marquardt said. “It showed me what music can do for you and all the possibilities it can bring someone.” Cashman, who is also part of the vocal jazz ensemble rhythm section, was grateful for the improvisation portion of the experience as well as the chance to play with others on a large-scale. “The whole audition portion for NYSSMA, and the All-State experience, are great for college auditions that are coming up,” Cashman shared. “I feel much more prepared for those now that I had
the chance to play at the conference.” On the production side of music, Giangregorio won the electronic music composition award. “I loved hearing feedback from all the people there because it was all so constructive,” he shared. “But it was really cool to hear other compositions too because some people did completely different things than I do.” Inspired by a variety of examples ranging from Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the cellist at the Royal Wedding, to music producer Metro Boomin, these talented students’ passion and commitment for music is highly admirable.
“All of them were just genuinely excited to be a part of (the conference) and were so happy for the opportunity,” Orchestra and theatrical pit teacher Katie Mark said. Alongside these dedicated young musicians, supportive mentors and teachers play a crucial role in shaping the path to success. “My teachers, especially Mrs. Mark, played a huge role in my musical journey,” Marquardt said. “I wouldn’t be at the level I’m at today without them.” Giangregorio also shared how Mark encouraged him to submit his composition. “I wasn’t going to submit it at first,” he said. “I didn’t think it was good enough.” Mark emphasized the collaborative effort behind the scenes, where drafts were refined and fine-tuned. “His work was absolutely good enough, which is why I pushed him to submit it,” Mark expressed. “It was comparable to other pieces that had been chosen in the past, so he sent me drafts and we worked on it together.” The All-State music ensembles not only showcase exceptional musical talent but also serve as a platform for young musicians to connect, learn, and envision diverse paths in the world of music. As these aspiring musicians embark on their musical journeys, their experiences and supporters have undoubtedly fueled their passion and determination.
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Hoops for Hope helps give to SIBSPlace By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
Three high school boys’ basketball teams from Nassau County recently hosted charity basketball competitions to benefit SIBSPlace in Rockville Centre as part of the 19th annual Hoops for Hope fundraiser. Survivorship in Brothers and Sisters, or SIBS, is a free after-school therapeutic program that helps siblings and parents cope with a family member’s severe illness. The program is sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital. SIBSPlace operates in a facility in Rockville Centre that opened in 2022, and now has a game room, art and group therapy rooms, a garden, a resource library and more so that kids can take part in typical childhood activities. It also provides bereavement services to children who have had a death in their family or of someone else close to them. With the help of the Peninsula Kiwanis Club, the matchup between Sewanhaka and H. Frank Carey on Jan. 19, helped raise money for SIBSPlace — a cause that Sewanhaka assistant coach Bill Dubin, a survivor of colon cancer, said is dear to his heart. In the end, Sewanhaka toppled Carey, 71-48. Dubin was formerly the head coach at Hewlett High School for 23 years, and joined the staff at Sewanhaka this year — bringing the Hoops for Hope fundraiser to the school for the first time. “A lot of times, the families are so involved with their sibling’s illnesses and doctors’ appointments and medical treatments, and sometimes the well child gets kind of left behind,” Dubin said. “This helps them to not only deal with their sibling’s illnesses, it also helps them deal with their own feelings (of) being scared, and sometimes we help with their sibling’s or parent’s death. It helps them adjust.” The organization has served families in need for more than two decades, providing psychosocial support and helping children ages 5 to 17 work through the emotional difficulties of having loved ones with life-threatening illnesses. Children who have gone through the program often stay involved as volunteers with the organization. “It enables kids to be kids, and not have to worry so much,” Dubin said. Beyond his work coaching the Hewlett and Sewanhaka basketball teams, Dubin is also on the SIBSPlace board of directors. “It’s the only program of its kind in the country,” he said. The organization’s original donors first came together 30 years ago, when the Hewlett community banded together to help families with children who were diagnosed with cancer. “From that,” Joanna Formont, the org anization’s executive director, explained, “the community rallied together to provide babysitting, and dinners, and rides, and all of the support services the children needed at the time while their parents were either in the hospital,
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Sewanhaka High School’s varsity boys’ basketball team topped the H. Frank Carey Seahawks, 71-48, last Friday in a game that benefited SIBSPlace. Sewanhaka basketball coach Jay Allen, SIBSPlace Executive Director Joanna Formont, Sewanhaka assistant coach Bill Dubin, Carey coach Dan Reece, former SIBSPlace President Michael Gliner and its secretary, Sheldon Soloway, with a check from the Peninsula Kiwanis Club for the 19th annual Hoops for Hope fundraiser.
taking care of the actively ill child that was in the family, or they were working, and the kids needed that support.” Then, Formont added, the community went a step further, looking into ways to provide emotional and mental health support to kids who have family members with severe illnesses — and SIBSPlace was born. Families can come and get the services they need in the time they need, with no strings attached. In-person services are available throughout the week a week, and virtual services are available for those who can’t come to Rockville Centre. Formont said that the program is looking to build and grow beyond Long Island, to expand its mission and help more children. Anyone who is interested in volunteering is encouraged to get involved, whether they’re a teenager who needs volunteer hours or an adult looking to lend a hand, she said. “Donations is a great way to get involved, and another way to get involved is just spreading the word,” Formont said. “If you know a family in your community that is coping with an illness or a loss, we hope that you would tell them about SIBSPlace. Spreading the word is really key.” For more information on getting involved or donating, visit SIBSPlace.org.
Sewanhaka’s Dylan McLennon gets the tipoff from Carey’s David Yussof as Kevin Colvin, Jordon Tucker and Nasir McMillian look on during the Hoops for Hope charity basketball game at Sewanhaka High School last Friday.
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The Nassau County Police Benevolent Association recently placed a digital billboard outside of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Jan. 17 to show support for Michael Califano. Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, claims that he was fired from his job after the Diocese of Rockville Centre were sent pictures of him kissing his boyfriend. He met with the school pastor and a diocese representative on Dec. 27, who informed him that he violated a handbook policy about adhering to Catholic values and that his employment was terminated after more than 18 months with the school. “I just want my job back,” Califano said. “I want to be with my kids. I was more than just a teacher there. I graduated from there. My dad graduated from there. My aunts and uncles graduated from there.” His father, Michael Califano, Sr., was a Nassau County Police patrolman who died in the line of duty when a truck hit his patrol car during a traffic stop along the Long Island Expressway in 2011. The truck driver was apparently asleep at the wheel, and pleaded guilty to reckless driving. The Glen Cove Road Bridge over the LIE was named in his memory soon after the incident. “The PBA supports all heroes’ families,” Todd Shapiro, a PBA spokesperson, told the Herald. In response to the decision of the diocese, parents, colleagues, friends and family gathered outside the Cathedral to rally support to reinstate Califano. “As stated before, Mr. Califano was not terminated because of his sexuality,” Sean Dolan, communications director for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, said
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in an email. In response to the billboard taken out by the PBA, he also stated, “it is sad they have resorted to such tactics.” Several parents created a social media page after lear ning Califano was fired. His aunt started a Change.org petition calling on Bishop John Barres and Pamela Sanders, the superintendent of the dioce-
san schools, to reinstate him. The petition currently has more than 27,200 signatures. Following the protest outside of St. Agnes Cathedral last month, a GoFundMe page was also created to help Califano through some hard financial times, so he can keep up with his bills and medical expenses. As of press time, the campaign is only $100 shy of its goal.
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Students from Maria Regina Catholic School stood outside St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Dec. 27, to protest the diocese’s decision to fire thirdgrade teacher Michael Califano.
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that his goal is to help improve the organization’s growth, communication and consistency. “I’m excited about working with the board I have,” he said. “I think they’re a bunch of dedicated people, and they really care about the village.” Since being swor n in, Asip has already taken steps to helping the business community grow. “I want to start by improving our internal and external communications, and really focus on certain things to help bring Rockville Centre back as the downtown hub of choice again,” he said. “It’s up to us to make (businesses) want to stay.” Asip said he had already started the process of developing new committees, including one devoted to retaining membership. In order to maintain a presence in the community, he also suggested finding ways to leverage some of the chamber’s major events in the village to add more focus to the downtown area. For example, Asip suggested looking for ways to expand the organization’s annual Playing on the Porch music festival to give local restaurants the chance to get together to host some of the performances taking place around the community, instead of focusing only on residences and block parties. Another major chamber event has been its annual Eat, Shop, Rock street
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rockville Centre mayor francis murray, left, swearing in Chamber of Commerce president ed asip (Lions Club), Vice president donna o’reilly eineman (douglas elliman real estate), Secretary Carol o’Leary (Coach realtors) and treasurer tom Bogue (flushing Bank) at the chamber’s annual installation dinner on Jan. 25. fair. After a successful eight-year run, however, the event was discontinued in 2023. Even though a street fair is no longer an option, Asip said he hoped to see more events that encourage shopping all around the village, including shops on Long Beach Road and Village Avenue. “My goal is to spread that out and to work with the village more closely to coordinate activities,” he said.
Asip has served in leadership positions before. He was president of the Lions Club from 2011 to 2013, and has held a number of positions on the organization’s executive board. Lions Club Inter national is the world’s largest service club organization, and the local club provides grant funding for local nonprofits, and helps charitable and civic organizations provide diabetes education, research and
ed asip, left, the new president of the rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce, surprising outgoing president Lisa umansky, of polka dot pound Cake, with a gift basket for her service. detection, vision screenings and eyeglass recycling, and eye care services for those at risk of losing their sight. The organization has also been one of the leading forces behind the construction of Mr. B’s Inclusive Playground, and helps raise money with several popular community events, including the annual Walking Rally, the Duck Pluck and the RVC restaurant crawl.
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John LaSpina, president of Maple Family Centers, technology as a tool for therapeutic recreation specialwill be presented with the lifetime achievement award ists has dramatically improved the lives of thousands from the National Association of State Veterans of veterans. John’s legacy in veteran and family supHomes at its winter conference in Arlington, Virginia, port is truly outstanding and we are proud to present on Feb. 6, for his continued efforts to help benefit those him with our organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award.” who have served in the United States Armed Forces. LaSpina was the first bowling center proprietor LaSpina, 75, has served as the board chairman of chair the organization, and he has been the Bowlers to Veterans Link since 2014. instrumental in helping BVL grow into an Established in 1942, the BVL is one of industry-wide charity by encouraging the bowling industry’s oldest and largest active involvement by others. chartable organizations dedicated to sup“My contributions to BVL have includporting veterans and active-duty service ed finding new paths to raise money,” men and women by raising money for recLaSpina said in a statement. “We incorporeation therapy programs and other serrated a point-of-sale system for bowling vices to speed recuperation and boost centers, where customers can round up to morale. Since it was founded, the organiza- John LaSpina the nearest dollar to support BVL, similar tion has helped raise more than $57 milPresident, to supermarket charity fundraising prolion for its cause. Maple Family Centers grams. When you ask customers to round Under LaSpina’s leadership, the organiup, you are getting contributions from a zation’s annual fundraising doubled to a much larger population (than just league record $1.4 million in the past year. This accomplishment was made despite a decline in nation- bowlers).” Corey Dykstra, president and CEO of Brunswick al league bowlers over the past few decades. “All of us in the National Association of State Vet- Bowling and a BVL board member, said LaSpina has erans Homes would like to acknowledge the tremen- been instrumental in leading the organization, which dous leadership provided by BVL Board Chair John allows the bowling community to give back to veterLaSpina,” Fred Sganga, executive director of the Long ans. Through the years, Maple Family Centers in RockIsland State Veterans Home in Stony Brook and past president and legislative director of the National Asso- ville Centre, which today operates three bowling cenciation of State Veterans Homes, said. “His commit- ters in New York and two in Florida, has raised more ment and gratitude towards our nation’s heroes is sec- than $600,000 for the organization — the most of any ond to none. John single-handedly has changed the bowling center proprietor. Each year, the company hosts two major pro bowlway we provide meaningful therapeutic recreation to our veterans residing in State Veterans Homes all ing tournaments, one in New York and one in Florida, across our great nation. His support for virtual reality with all of the proceeds going to the BVL.
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Baccalaureate program on Digital Society, a combined Spanish 1 and 2 class for freshmen, a Unified Art class for both general education and core-curriculum students, Art Explorations as a replacement for the existing Portfolio class, and electives in personal finance, Python, AP computer science and AI prompt engineering. “It’s important to note that all of these course offerings are built with existing staff,” Gaven said. “So we don’t need to go and hire a new computer science teacher; we don’t need to hire a new Spanish teacher to do this.” The high school will also expand its existing Theory of Knowledge class, currently a stand-alone one-year program, to create a two-year IB diploma course. “Last year I was in the Theory of Knowledge class probably nine times with three different teachers,” Gaven said in the presentation, “and each time I was blown away by the level of thinking and the whole construct of the class, and recognize that it should be important for everyone.” The new courses at South Side Middle School include a 10-week Art Explorations class for sixth-graders; a rotation of exploratory classes on careers, entrepreneurship and money management for seventh grade; and two electives for eighth-grade students, Inquiry in the AI Age and digital photography and video. “Currently, no sixth-grade student gets an experience with art,” Gaven said. “So next year, we want to change that.” He explained that except for the sixth-grade Art Exploration course, which is a requirement, all of the new courses are electives. In the elementary schools, the district has already started work on adding knowledge-based units into the curriculum for students in third, fourth and fifth grades.
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following a presentation on the results of the rockville Centre School district’s value survey, Superintendent matt gaven provided a rundown of new courses being added to the curriculum for the 2024-2025 school year. Gaven indicated that the district plans to continue this work next year, and that he was looking forward to the math committee’s presentations in June about recommendations for the curriculum at all grade levels. “Thank you for constantly looking at our district’s course offerings for K through 12,” school board President Kelly Barry said, “and for looking at ways that we’re currently serving our students, and potentially how we might better serve our students.” After the presentation, board members highlighted several classes that they wanted to see added next year. Chief among them was American Sign Language. Despite an interest among students to add ASL to the lan-
guage curriculum, Gaven indicated that there is a shortage of certified instructors of second languages. “A problem across Long Island and New York state right now is trying to find unique language instructors for different subjects,” Gaven said. “For example, a French teacher is really hard to find right now.” Board Trustee Erica Messier asked if the district is still actively searching for an ASL teacher. She said that the course could serve as a language credit for students who would otherwise be considered language-exempt, and that it continues to feel like a priority for the district. “I know at the beginning of this year we had two full sections of students who were signed up for ASL, because I think that’s what they wanted,” Messier said. “I think the deaf culture, while it’s probably highly important and informative, that’s not where the students are leaning.” Gaven replied that the administration was still searching, but had yet to receive any responses from certified instructors. “We post intermittently,” Gaven said. “We can certainly redo that again periodically over the next spring and into the summer to make sure. We’ve also reached out to different schools for the deaf to see if anyone there might want to come here. We have not found any takers right now that would be certified in ASL.” Gaven said that he didn’t believe this was a dead end, and that a course on deaf culture could work as an alternative for students interested in learning ASL. “We will offer one of the two,” he said. “If we were able to get an ASL teacher, that would be optimal. But if not, we have the deaf culture offering for next year.” As part of the district’s strategy, parents will have the opportunity to discuss the different courses with their children and their guidance counselors to determine their schedule next year.
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The Monkees icon Micky Dolenz relives those heady days when The Beatles ruled the world, musically at least.
Former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber also participates, performing with Micky Dolenz and others.
Micky Dolenz headlines The Fest for Beatles Fans
The Monkees’ drummer shares his experience with the Fab Four
It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off. The band of NYC’s top rock/ pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80s’ vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as ‘80s icons — backed by a dynamic band — this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
By Daniel Offner The Fest for Beatles Fans — the largest and longestrunning immersive experience for fans of the Fab Four — celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Beatles devotees surely will want to get in on the action, next weekend, Feb. 9-11. It involves an all-star lineup of musical guests, an auction of rare memorabilia, fan meet and greets, a giant Beatles marketplace, Beatles museum, an art gallery dedicated to the Fab Four, plus even more. And since this year also marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival at JFK International Airport, it all happens at the famed TWA Hotel at JFK. Headlining this year’s event is none other than drummersinger Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, along with Laurence Juber and Steve Holley of Wings, Billy J. Kramer, Greg Bissonnette, Mark Rivera, and others. The Monkees — unlike the Fab Four themselves — were not actually a band at all. They came about through the magic of television to appear like they were a group trying to be like The Beatles, but who could never quite achieve the same level of success. “We used to have a poster of The Beatles on the set and we would throw darts at it,” Dolenz says. “We were never famous on the show. It was about the struggle for success and trying to get a record deal, which we never did on the TV show.” Ironically, the success of the NBC sitcom would launch the “imaginary band” to new heights. The Monkees would go on to achieve success they never thought attainable. Their albums climbed to the top of the Billboard charts, and soon they were selling out shows all across the country. Several of their songs, including the “(Theme From) The Monkees,” was actually written, produced and performed by songwriting duo Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart; later rerecorded to feature the actors’ voices. Dolenz says that during the auditions, producers required that the actors were able to play an instrument and sing. “The producers must have had in mind that we were going to play live,” he recalls. “Mike Nesmith said it was like Pinocchio becoming a real little boy.” He compared the experience to the Fox musical series “Glee,” in the sense that all four members of the group were
able to sing and act, practiced and learned the music in order to perform on tour. During the height of his show’s popularity in 1966, Dolenz was invited to sit in on a session at Abbey Road Studios. He said that, at the time, The Beatles were in the middle of tracking their song, “Good Morning, Good Morning,” for their eighth studio album, Sgt. Pepper’s
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Lonely Hearts Club Band. Interestingly, John Lennon said that the inspiration for the tune came to him from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes commercial. Coincidentally, back in the United States, Dolenz and The Monkees were featured in several commercials for the breakfast cereal during their peak. In the years that followed, he would have many more interactions with John, Paul, George and Ringo. “I’ve always been a huge Beatles fan,” Dolenz says. “They were great. They got what The Monkees were all about.” He also recalls how Lennon once compared The Monkees to the Marx Brothers, because of their plucky
comedic antics. Throughout the years, Dolenz has mixed in a blend of Beatles covers into his repertoire, including “Good Morning, Good Morning,” and “A Day in the Life.” His participation in The Fest goes back to 2014, when he joined Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits on stage for a performance of “Henry VIII.” According to Dolenz, he’s most excited to share the stage with talented musicians like Laurence Juber, and just “being there” to spend time with fans and have a good time. “Its like comic-con,” Dolenz says. “I’m looking forward to going back there and hanging out in New York.”
South Shore Symphony The orchestra continues music director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season, joined by The Zandieh Trio. The young ensemble performs Beethoven’s ‘Concerto for Violin, Cello,’ and ‘Piano in C Major, Op. 56’ — known as the ‘Triple Concerto’ — which showcases the talents of violinist Cameron Zandieh, cellist Charlie Zandieh and pianist Christopher Zandieh. Performing together since 2013, their ensemble is the inevitable collaborative joint force of the three accomplished brothers. All would go on to graduate from the prestigious Juilliard School. The program also includes Dmitri Shostakovich’s compelling ‘Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 54.’ Saturday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
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Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ on. Almost Queen visits the Paramount stage, Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., with their homage to the beloved band. They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. The band — featuring Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon, and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor — consistently delivers a dynamic live performance showcasing signature four-part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. The band’s authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to detail and genuine costumes, while their live energy and precision will leave music fans of all ages with an unforgettable concert experience. Almost Queen’s concerts are a true testament to the band’s love for Queen’s music. The carefully curated setlist featuring Queen’s best-loved songs, like “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and “Radio Ga Ga,” along with lesser known tracks. And of course, no Queen tribute concert would be complete without classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions!” It’s no wonder fans keep coming back for more. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Dinner with the music of Frankie Valli Enjoy a delicious meal while listening to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tunes and other doo-wop classics. Dominick Paradise performs at Frank’s Steaks in Rockville Centre, Thursday, Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m. 54 Lincoln Ave. To make a reservation call (516)-536-1500.
Game night at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Play mah jongg and canasta with the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David at their weekly game night, every Tuuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the synagogue lobby. All are welcome at all skill levels. 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit CBSBDRVC.org for more.
A Taste of Thailand
Siam Emerald, Rockville Centre's new Thai Hot Spot, harmonizes traditional and innovative flavors, offering a delightful journey through ancient recipes reimagined for contemporary palates.
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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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‘Love Letters’ Plaza Theatricals continues its season with “Love Letters,” Sunday, Feb. 11, 2:30 p.m. Starring Kim and Chris Dufrenoy, this and imaginative theatre piece is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thankyou notes. Following the performance, the Dufrenoys share some favorite Broadway love songs! See it at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.
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Love yourself on Valentine’s Day, with a breast screening at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. Self-care is the most important gift you can give yourself on Valentine’s Day. Must be age 40 and over to book an appointment. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.
Nate Charlie at Churchill’s
St. Agnes School Dinner Dance
Come out and enjoy the sounds of acoustic singer-songwriter Nate Charlie, Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Churchill’s in Rockville Centre. The performance will start at 6 p.m. and features a variety of classic covers with a unique flair. 18 S. Park Ave.
RVC Homemakers RVC Homemakers meet, every Tuesday at 10 a.m., at the Recreation Center. Participate in crafts, cooking, canasta and much more while doing community service.111 North Long Beach Road in Rockville Centre. For more information call (516) 318-6771.
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St. Agnes Cathedral School hosts its annual Dinner Dance event at The Grand Lannin in Eisenhower Park, Saturday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. This year, the dance will honor Carol and Francis Ruchalski, Tanya and Jose Prince and Mary Brower, assistant principal of the St. Agnes Cathedral School, for their continued support of Catholic Education. To RSVP contact StAgnesReservations@gmail.com.
Valentine’s Day Market Stop by the Backyard Players and Friends at The Front Porch Market, Saturday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.., for this special Valentine’s Day event. Explore a selection of one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade cards, crafts, essential oil candles, festive decorations, captivating books, lush plans and much more, Accents by Al, Cara’s Creations, Flora 1761, Letter Party and Maria Alaine Home are among the vendors participating. 213 N. Long Beach Road. For more information visit BYPandFriends.com.
Out of Control Comedy Brunch
South Side Booster Club Bash
Enjoy a special pre-Valentine’s Day comedy brunch at Pappa Gallo in Rockville Centre, on Sunday, Feb. 11, from noon to 3 p.m.,featuring Nicky Sunshine, Julio Diaz, Rafael Gee and Shari Diaz, with hosts Esther Acosta and Antonio Clark. Tickets are $23.18 and are available online at Eventbrite. com. 273 Sunrise Highway.
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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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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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal
interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other
bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL; NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW; HEARING OF COMPLAINTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Assessor of the Village of Rockville Centre has completed the tentative assessment roll of the Village for the current year and that a copy thereof has been filed with the Village Clerk at One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any interested person during regular office hours until February 20, 2024 at 3:30 pm. The undersigned Board of Assessment Review will meet at Village Hall, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York on February 20, 2024 at 4 pm to 8pm. to hear complaints in relation to assessments. All changes in the tentative assessment roll made as a result of said Board of Review hearing of such complaints will be entered on such roll on or before the date when the final assessment roll is to be completed. A publication containing procedures for contesting an assessment is available at the Assessor’s Office, 110 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York. Individual property assessments are also available at http://www.rvcny.us/Build ings/lookupsblfinal.html and information regarding the grievance
process is available at http://www.rvcny.gov/tax -office Francis X. Murray, Mayor Kathleen Baxley, Deputy Mayor Emilio F. Grillo, Trustee Katie Conlon, Trustee Gregory P. Shaughnessy, Trustee Thomas Domanico, Assessor Dated: January 24, 2024 144645 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Meeting Date: February 5, 2024 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 330 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Exterior Design Review Board of the Village of Rockville Centre will have a Public Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre LEGAL NOTICE February 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM Case No. 07-2023 John & Samantha Mongiello 108 Liberty Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Description: Construct rear two-story addition with interior alterations and renovations. Premises known as: 108 Liberty Avenue Case No. 01-2024 Timothy Loyal 34 Terrell Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Description: Construct one and twostory additions with interior alterations and renovations. Premises known as: 34 Terrell Avenue Case No. 02-2024 Peter Lucas 28 Jefferson Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Description: Construct a rear one-story addition and second floor addition over existing first story, rear deck, with interior alterations and renovations. Premises known as: 42 Woodland Avenue The Exterior Design Review Board OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE Eugene Murray Village Hall, Rockville Centre, New York George Bella, Chairperson of the consultants to The Exterior Design Review Board Thomas Domanico, Secretary to The Consultants Information and records for Exterior Design Review cases are available the Office of the Secretary, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC 144646 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Notice of Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Date: February 7th, 2024 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 340 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a Zoning Appeals Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall 1 College Place, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE February 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM Case # 04-2024 - Ansar Mussaleen To alter and convert a 5340 SF Retail use to Restaurant, in a “Business A” district which requires fifty-four (54) parking spaces where zero (0) are provided and is subject to a Substantial Occupancy from the Board of Appeals. Premises known as 245 Sunrise Highway Case # 06-2024 - Issac & Elizabeth Kuo To construct an attached garage and one story addition is an enlargement to an existing non-conforming use which requires approval from the Board of Appeals, and with a proposed front yard setback of 25.0 feet where 53.75 is the average and 30.0 is the minimum required within a Residence A district lot. Premises known as 64 Hempstead Avenue Case # 07-2024 Stephanie & John McManus To construct a covered front porch, second floor addition and dormer with a proposed front yard setback of 26.4 feet where the average front yard setback is 28.0 feet and is the minimum required, side yard setback of 7.5 where 8.0 feet is the minimum required, and an aggregate side yard of 15.6 feet where 15.8 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 67 Intervale Case # 08-2024 - Caitlin & Kevin Coghlan To construct a two-story addition with a proposed lot coverage of 38.5% where 30.0% is the maximum allowable, impervious surface coverage of 55.0% where 45.0% is the maximum allowable, floor area ratio of 54.2% where 50.0% is the maximum allowable, and a side yard setback of 6.0 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 177 Southard Avenue Case # 09-2024 - Jennifer & Alexander Napoli To construct a one-story front addition, covered
front porch, one-story rear addition, second story rear addition, and rear covered entry with a proposed lot coverage of 31.48% where 30.0% is the maximum allowable, impervious surface coverage of 52.7% where 45% is the maximum allowable, and a side yard setback of 4.9 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 266 Raymond Street Public Work Session: Case # 12-2024 Reiffman Holdings LLC To determine lead agency status. Premises known as 486, 490, & 500 Sunrise Highway Dated: January 26, 2024 BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Rockville Centre, New York J. Robert Schenone, Chairman Patrick D. O’Brien, Secretary Information and records for appeals cases are available at the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Appeals, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC, NY 144647 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 2/7/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 70/24. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD - Spartan Petroleum Corp., Renewal of grant to maintain one detached, double-faced, illuminated ground sign & price sign both attached to existing pole, overall size 138.48 s. ft.; overall height 18’8”; setback 3’ from side property line & on front yard setback on Grand Ave.; located within clear sight triangle & clearance 6’9” from grade to bottom of sign., N/W cor. Grand Ave. & May St., a/k/a 470 Grand Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in South Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases
in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144608 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on FEBRUARY 15, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: FIREMEN’S FIELD HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT SHEPHERD STREET ROCKVILLE CENTRE Bid No. 2402CP1(1102) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at Lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than February 8, 2024. All potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site: Firemen’s Field House located at Shepherd Street prior to submitting bids. Please contact Mario Bento (516) 852-0859 or (516) 678-9271 to schedule. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department Lisa Strazzeri Purchasing Agent 516-678-9213 144643
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Teddy bear clinic helps teach health care Kindergarten students from all five of the elementary schools in the Rockville Centre School District brought their beloved stuffed animals and teddy bears to the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on Jan. 19, for a check-up at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Hosted by Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, the event serves as an educational experience to provide students with a glimpse at what a typical day is like for professionals working in the health care field. Students who participated in the event enjoyed the opportunity to learn about hospital visits and medical procedures in a fun and interactive way. The goal of the clinic was to help students better understand how hospitals work, so that should one ever be needed in the case of a real life medical emergency, they would feel a sense of familiarity instead of fear or nervousness. Health care professionals helped facilitate this by introducing the kindergartners to different medical stations, focusing on physical examinations, medical imaging, surgery and physical and respiratory therapy. The Teddy Bear Clinic not only gave students an opportunity to see and hear what they might experience during a typical hospital or doctor visit, it also provided them with a hands-on experience, where they were able to touch and use medical instruments to act out real medical scenarios on their stuffed animals. While at each station, health care professionals spoke with students about their roles, the instruments they use, and the medical procedures that they perform. During the rotation, students at the physical therapy station learned about the challenges of sustaining an injury by hopping on one foot and practicing stretches with their stuffed friends, while students at the physical exam station performed routine check-ups on their teddy bears’ eyes, ears and hearts. One of the highlights of the event for many students was the medical imaging station, where they got the opportunity to place a plaster cast on their teddy bears’ arms, ears, tails, legs or hands.
Riverside students were excited to learn about x-rays and medical imaging during the Teddy Bear Clinic on Jan. 19.
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Kindergartners at Watson Elementary School got a better understanding of how hospitals work from real life medical professionals at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside.
Kindergarten students at Covert Elementary School learn about physical therapy by trying to walk on one foot.
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Wilson Elementary School students were excited to pay a visit to the Teddy Bear Clinic at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center.
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LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on FEBRUARY 22, 2024 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: 2024 RVC MANHOLE
RESTORATION PROGRAM Bid No. 2402E1(1103) The contract documents and specifications can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. Please contact Stephen
Blom at sblom@rvcny.us to confirm your attendance at recommended site walk through on February 13, 2024. Manhole drawings are also available upon request and after an NDA is signed. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at L s t r a z z e r i @ r v c n y. u s. Questions must be submitted no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2024. Award of Contract will be
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A. This is a very uplifting topic. The deep question and answer are actually simple and not too deep after all. Science, if followed, can aid in survival against the forces of nature that perpetually exist. The reason your foundation needs to be lower is that water, when it freezes, expands as ice. So what does that have to onte eeper do with a big ol’ heavy chunk of concrete, you may ask? Well, the ground absorbs rain droplets, humidity and underground streams, all various forms of water just waiting to expand when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius. Frost begins to form, first at the surface and then further and further down below ground level the longer the air temperature remains at or below freezing. In this part of the world, the average depth of freezing consistently reaches 3 feet, and only slowly thaws when the air temperature rises. The foundation should always have a wide base, or footing, that spreads out at the bottom, and needs to be below the 3-foot depth to resist the phenomenon of heaving. This is because, as the frost builds and expands, the moisture, in all its various forms (I just mentioned), begins to expand and crowd out the foundation of your home, or front steps, or anything else in its way. Think of it like a big zit being forced to the surface from all directions. When this happens, all the man-made structures in the ground begin to lift, sway, crack and separate in different directions. You have about as much chance of preventing it as you would of standing against a strong tidal wave on the beach, but since the heaving happens in slow motion, it seems to not be well recognized, because this problem comes up all the time on construction sites. Believe it or not, even large buildings, like skyscrapers and shopping malls, are vulnerable to uplift from soil expansion, so it’s not just your front steps or your comparatively smaller building. Workers who don’t understand the science can create some easily avoidable problems. The reason your house foundation is closer to the surface is probably because it’s tied to deep piers, called piles, that may go down 25 feet below the surface. The adjacent concrete foundation, anchored to the piles, should still have gone down to 36 inches, but at least the existing footings are held to something that may resist the uneven lifting.
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wo are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. It’s a reality of current political life that in a nation of 50 states and more than 300 million people, two small states like Iowa and New Hampshire can play such a commanding role in determining the nominee of a major political party. Not only do they have small populations, but their pETER demographics are atypical of so KinG much of the rest of the country. They have no large cities, very few minorities and minimal union membership. As for the Democrats, President Biden was and is their only candidate, guaranteeing his renomination and creating the probability of another general election campaign between two
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candidates, Biden and Trump, who are viewed unfavorably by a significant majority of the American people. The remaining question is whether Haley has any viable path to victory and, if not, how long she will remain in the race. Supporters of Trump, of course, are calling for Haley to end her candidacy so that all energy and funding can be directed toward the general election against Biden. Let me acknowledge up front that I am biased toward Haley. During her time as ambassador to the United Nations, I had the chance to meet with her and to observe the outstanding job she did fighting for and defending America’s interests from attacks in that dysfunctional, antiAmerican international body. Her forceful, articulate encounters with ambassadors from Russia and anti-Israel, third-world dictatorships rank alongside those of Ambassador Jeanne Kirkpatrick during the Reagan years. I always found Haley to be cordial
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and agreeable as well as knowledgeable and dedicated. Members of her security detail would tell me how thoughtful she was, with no arrogance or condescension. And as a practicing politician for many years, I truly admire how she has bested all the other Trump challengers in what is such a grueling marathon. Running for Congress in a single district for a few months is exhausting enough. Doing that nationwide for more than a year as a decided underdog, defying the odds while fighting off slings and arrows from Trump, is in another league altogether. Having said all that, I don’t think Haley has a real chance of beating Trump to the nomination. The next major contest will be the South Carolina primary on Feb. 24. Though she was a successful governor of that state, polling shows her trailing Trump by as much as 30 points. After that, her only even remote hope would be the multiple state primaries on Super Tuesday, March 5. Adding to her woes
he former ambassador shouldn’t surrender to Trump’s heavyhanded tactics.
is the reality that the more it appears Trump will be the certain nominee, the more her funding will dry up. Still, I think Haley has the right to stay in at least for a while longer. Not only is it difficult for a candidate who has made it this far to give up her dream overnight, but Trump’s barrage of petty attacks on her in his speech after the New Hampshire primary would make her withdrawal from the race appear to be a surrender to his heavy-handed tactics. As for the Trump camp’s appeal for party unity and a concerted effort against Biden, Trump squandered that opportunity not just by attacking Haley, whose support he will need in November. He also missed his chance to lay out his case against Biden before a national audience. My guess is that, sooner rather than later, Haley will realize that she has taken her campaign as far as it can go, and will withdraw. But she will do that at a time and in a manner of her choosing. And she will do it with class. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
We must stand up to bullying
ullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying. Advocacy, and the building of a viable movement to reach your goals, is a worthy endeavor for change agents to combat inequipATRiCK ties. Demonizing your presumed piZZo foes is not. There are practical alternatives to find justice and advocate for policy changes — traditional avenues to influence power are the correct routes. Voting, and supporting others who share your views, are the first steps to lasting change. Engaging in a debate over facts isn’t bullying, for those on either side. Accusing someone of bullying you to end the discussion is an admission that your own argument is weak. Name-call-
ing diminishes the veracity of any term correctly applied. Bullying is the unfair and unreasonable application of power to the detriment of the marginalized — the group without power — but that’s a shifting and subjective standard. Bullying accusations, in practice, can be used as a tool of the privileged unethical to obtain an advantage. The misapplication of the term bullying has reached epidemic proportions in our society. This has stifled public debate, to the detriment of our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Failure to cite facts diverts from an authentic debate. Tactically misleading accusations of bullying from the privileged, who did not help the marginalized for decades, hurt all who have been truly adversely affected. Having objective standards, equally applied, is not bullying; objective standards are a component of equity. Failing to meet the clearly defined standards, and then blaming people working within the system of bullying you, is in fact slander. When false accusations are misapplied, that constitutes bullying of the manager or supervising public servant. Legitimate claims within organizations should be filed by
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those aggrieved and fully supported by senior management, but false claims hurt us all. When a rule is legally enacted by a governmental entity, you have not been bullied; you are in fact a member of a functioning democracy. When correctly applied practices are ignored for the benefit of one person or organization, that is improper, and a form of bullying against those not so empowered. Therefore, if you, and those who agree with your position, had the unobstructed right to participate in the process, you were not bullied. You can only legitimately claim that an injustice was done if your ability to vote, or to take part in the process, was obstructed in some way by competing interests. Citizens have the right to be heard and respected. We cannot, and should not, take away anyone’s right to speak. That can sometimes be painful, but that is the price of a free society. What we can, and should, do is not empower those who use their speech and political might to adversely impact ethical citizens. While we have no right to stop their speech, we do have the choice of not tacitly supporting their malice through our silence.
he misuse of the term has reached epidemic proportions in our society.
Recalcitrant people do not need to remain our friends or have unfiltered access to our personal space. Quietly accepting the unacceptable creates the perception that you are sympatico with their beliefs. They have a right to speak, but we all have the responsibility to stand for equity. Leaders who accept malice against the ethical for political expediency may forfeit their moral authority. The remedy for not prevailing in an argument, for initially not succeeding in an endeavor or for losing an election, is not to rail against anyone who does not agree with you. Present a better argument based on facts, focus on improving based on the objective criteria, and vote after objectively reviewing the positions presented. People on the opposite side of these actions need to focus on the humanity behind these situations and do better as well. Respect free speech, including speech with which you disagree. Debate with facts, but do not attack the right of others to hold their opinions. Attacking free speech is the most prevalent form of intimidation that exists today — and yes, that is bullying. Dr. Patrick Pizzo is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow school district, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe
t was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. Rain and wind pounded the South Shore well into the evening on Jan. 9. And when the high tide rolled in early the next morning, all bets were off for communities like Freeport, Baldwin Harbor and the Five Towns, among others. Streets, yards and even highways flooded. Stalled cars were found in many of these temporary ponds, almost like boats floating on the water. Yet this was nothing new to so many who call these communities home. And it’s likely to only get worse as time goes by. The seawater surrounding Long Island has been rising more than an inch every decade. By the time our children and grandchildren welcome a new century in 2100, key parts of the South Shore will be underwater. That’s a couple of lifetimes away, but we’re feeling the effects now, when even something as simple as a swelling high tide can wreak havoc on our streets and our properties. Our elected leaders have their work cut out for them as they try to figure out how to curb this rise in the coming years and decades. In the meantime, the rest of us need to make sure we stay safe and keep our families protected.
But what can we do? One, make sure you have flood insurance — and be careful, it’s typically a separate policy from what you might have on your home. But even more important: Heed the warnings of emergency officials when storms or flooding hit an area. If you’re told to evacuate, for example, don’t waste time, and do it. The fears of leaving your home behind, of course, are quite real. What happens if looters get there before you come back? And do you really have to leave? Aren’t emergency officials’ pronouncements more often than not an overreaction? When it comes to natural disasters, it’s all about being safe. The alternative, staying at home, not only threatens your safety — and maybe even your life — but rescuing you later could tie up essential resources that may be needed elsewhere. It’s better to go, and then come back later when you get the all-clear. Whether it’s before, during or after a flood, the National Weather Service says that the most important thing you can do is stay informed. Turn on your local news. Visit your local newspaper’s website. Hop onto social media. Learn about evacuation orders, flooded roads, and anything else that could potentially mean the difference between life and death.
If you’re in an area you think could be subject to flooding, get to higher ground. Secure your home and go. If you have time, unplug appliances, and even disconnect utilities. And on top of everything else, avoid floodwaters. Don’t drive through them. Don’t walk through them. Just stay away. You might think you know where the bottom is — and the water may seem almost serene — but you have no idea what’s below the surface. The ground could have been washed away, and there’s a chance a current is flowing just below where you can see — enough to pull you away, or even under. And if that’s not enough, driving through saltwater will ruin your car. While Nassau County has avoided flood-related deaths for the most part in recent years, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. More than half of those lives lost occur when people drive or walk into floodwaters, according to the weather service. Even a half-foot of fast-moving water is enough to knock a grown adult off their feet and carry them away. Double that, and ponding water can move a small car. Long Island is our home. It’s where we work, or go to school. We want to continue living here a long time — and we start by staying safe.
Letters A call for accountability: Nassau County residents deserve better To the Editor: Nassau County residents, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the allocation of our federal pandemic aid. The recent decision by Republican-led Nassau County lawmakers to redirect most of the $262 million to the general fund rather than the originally allocated essential community projects is not only disheartening, but irresponsible. This substantial funding, which already had bipartisan resolutions in the Legislature, was intended to directly impact our community by assisting with funding mental health programs, addressing food insecurity, enhancing public safety, supporting public-works projects, and aiding small businesses. Instead, the diversion of this money to the general fund raises concerns about neglecting urgent needs for the sake of political interests. Particularly distressing is the allocation of $10 million for a marketing and tourism budget celebrating the county’s 125th anniversary. This move suggests a focus on political patronage rather than addressing the pressing needs of Nassau County residents. Equally troubling are the actions of Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, a key figure in this decision and
the Republican candidate in the Feb. 13 special congressional election. Leaving the meeting before the vote demonstrates a neglect of legislative responsibilities. Is this the representation the 3rd Congressional District deserves? Residents of the district, remember that actions speak louder than words! It’s
crucial to observe and question the decisions of our representatives, especially Pilip’s choice to walk out on responsibilities and abstain from voting. Now, more than ever, we must hold our elected leaders accountable. We demand transparency and the effective use of funds for the betterment of all of Nassau
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atching the war between Israel and Hamas continue, I am heartbroken. Like any person of goodwill, I am pained by the babies, young people, women, elderly and all people taken hostage by Hamas, including my neighbor Omer Neutra. I am angry that some 1,200 Israeli civilians were murdered in ways that the most twisted minds couldn’t imagine. However, I am also grieving for Palestinians held eriC hostage by post Hamas. Women, children and others who didn’t ask to be part of this conflict. People whose homes, schools, hospitals and even
mosques have been turned into weapons-storage facilities and bases to fight Israeli soldiers. It is particularly important, when speaking about the conflict, for both supporters and detractors of Israel to uncouple Hamas from innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Yes, there are child soldiers, and many children are inculcated to hate from a young age, but they, too, are victims. Victims of a terrorist group that puts a higher priority on the death of Israel than the lives of its own civilians. There is another reason to distinguish between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. On Oct. 7, while homes in southern Israel were still burning and
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Hamas terrorists were still inside Israel, many anti-Israel protesters didn’t make the distinction between Hamas and innocent Palestinians. We rarely heard condemnation of the Hamas attack. When calling for a better life for the Palestinians in Gaza, or a ceasefire, there was no mention of Israeli hostages or murdered civilians. We’ve seen similar language on college campuses nationwide and in rallies in New York City. We have seen posters of hostages torn down, we have seen anti-Zionist phrases like “From the river to the sea” uttered, and violent mobs that look nothing like the peace vigils of those who support Israel. This in itself is a microcosm of the HamasIsrael conflict. I am led to believe that
e must recognize the difference between Gaza’s terrorists and its victims.
without caveats, without clarifying statements, many of Israel’s detractors do not support a Jewish state, and may even support the murder of innocent Israelis. I hope I’m wrong. If we can’t agree to disagree here, how can we ever imagine a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East? So my request to Israel’s supporters and detractors is this: If you support a long-term solution to this conflict that allows Israelis and Palestinians alike to thrive, distinguish between those in Gaza who are terrorists and those who are victims of Hamas. As Israel seeks to destroy Hamas, a goal it will achieve, it is incumbent on all of us to separate those who will be defeated with Hamas, and those who deserve a better way of life moving forward. Eric Post is the Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee.
As the result of a production error last week, we are reprinting Eric Post’s column in its correct form.
Letters County. It’s time to prioritize our well-being over political interests and ensure that our elected officials truly represent the needs and concerns of our community. ALExIS PACE Long Beach
Is Lancman aware of Pilip’s IDF experience? To the Editor: In his letter in the Jan. 18-24 issue, “Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time,” Rory Lancman used 500 words to posit the absurd idea that Tom Suozzi will be a better supporter of Israel than Mazi Pilip, who was a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces. Sorry, even 5,000 words wouldn’t convince anyone. DENNIS DuFFY Lynbrook
Suozzi is a champion in ‘tikkun olam,’ repairing the world To the Editor: If Democratic, Republican and independent voters in the Third Congressional District might agree on anything, it’s that our politics and world seem broken. As a proud Jewish-American, I strongly support Tom Suozzi for Congress. He embodies the principles of “tikkun olam,” the Jewish concept of “repairing the world.” Having Suozzi in Congress to fight for Israel and promote a secure and lasting peace in the Middle East could not be more urgent. As a strong non-Jewish ally, he is
uniquely qualified to fight within his party, and work across the aisle, to maintain the bipartisan support that is so critical for Israel. Tom will work tirelessly to combat antisemitism and all other forms of hate, ensuring that Jews and other religious minorities can live safely in the u.S. His commitment to many Jewish institutions in our community, including Jewish schools, community centers, and the Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, spans over three decades. Suozzi’s impact on education, health care, the environment, reducing gun violence, and preserving a woman’s right to choose resonates strongly with Jewish values. He has received the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the New York State Nurses Association, NYSuT, the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Sierra Club, among others. Despite the desperate disinformation spread by his opponents, Suozzi has a realistic and nuanced approach to immigration, keeping with the Jewish value of “Welcome the stranger.” That’s why he worked with Republicans to develop a plan to pay for a secure border, and pathways for immigrants seeking a better life to remain legally and pay taxes in the u.S. His bipartisan approach and collaborative spirit make him a leader who can bridge divides, cultivate unity, and champion the values we hold dear. His experience and proven ability to work across party lines demonstrate his effectiveness in getting things done for all of his constituents. Tom’s dedication to public service, proven track record and commitment to transparency starkly contrast with his opponent. The voters of this district need and deserve someone who will hit the ground
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running, not someone requiring onthe-job training. unfortunately, Suozzi’s opponent has refused to debate. Like her friend George Santos, she has scant relevant experience. She won’t answer questions or state her positions, even when civic groups and the media have repeatedly asked for them. She also
has questionable financials and resists transparency. Please join me in voting for Tom Suozzi in the Feb. 13 special election. I look forward to seeing him contribute to improving our district and our country. ALLISON WHITE Port Washington
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