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Candidate for governor visits RVC Mike Lucchesi, a Rockville Centre resident and parent, said he was excited by Zeldin’s pitch mwilson@liherald.com, tjcarrozza@liherald.com to him and a couple of dozen After receiving endorsements other voters. “I wanted to hear from County Executive Bruce his point of view on Covid-relatBlakeman and other officials for ed mandates, on children, as well the gubernatorial race on Feb. 10 as curriculum,” Lucchesi said. at Nassau County GOP head- “I was happy to see people come quarters in Westout from our village bury, U.S. Rep. Lee that are invested in Zeldin visited Kasour kids, asking ey’s Kitchen & Cockquestions and learntails in Rockville ing from Mr. Zeldin’s Centre to field quesknowledge and expetions from local resirience.” dents. Lucchesi said he Zeldin, 42, a was disappointed Re publican from that more local electShirley, is a foured officials didn’t term congressman attend, though Zeldrepresenting New in said he had met York’s 1st district. with Police CommisHe announced that LEE ZELDIN sioner James he was running for Gubernatorial Vafeades and a vilgovernor last April. lage trustee during candidate During his visit the day, and had also to Kasey’s, Zeldin been scheduled to spoke to parents who said they meet with Mayor Francis Murwere concerned with the direc- ray, who had to cancel because tion of the state in education and he was sick. masks in schools. In the town Members of the organization hall-style meeting, Zeldin RVC Advocates for Children and answered questions, and reiter- Teens were seated in the front ated his intention to end all row at Kasey’s. The group mask restrictions on his first day describes itself as apolitical, in office by executive order, should they still exist by then. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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Schumer tabbed as Oscars host Rockville Centre native and South Side High School alumna Amy Schumer will co-host the 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27, along with Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes. Above, Schumer during the filming of the Hulu series “Life & Beth” in Malverne last June.

Alma Santana Galati dies at 88 RVC teacher helped develop ESL program By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

Alma Santana Galati has not taught at Rockville Centre schools in more than two decades, yet her impact on them is still felt to this day. She helped implement and design the English as a Second Language Program there in 1966 — one of the first on Long Island — and went on to teach for 32 years. Galati, of Baldwin,February died on 17, 2022

Jan. 31, at age 88, of complications of Covid-19 and a stroke, but made her mark on the Rockville Centre School District during her life. A former colleague, Nancy Gabel, described Galati as a team player who had a strong sense of humor and displayed tremendous patience with her students. The two worked together for a handful of years in the 1990s, when they co-taught a specialeducation kindergarten class at

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At the Rockville Centre board of trustees meeting on Feb. 7 at Village Hall, six members of the Rockville Centre Police Department were promoted. As members of their families l o o ke d o n , C o m m i s s i o n e r Ja m e s Vafeades promoted Lieutenant Chris Romance to inspector, Sgt. Matt Vickery to lieutenant, Sgt. Randy Dodd to lieutenant, Officer Dennis Clark to sergeant, Officer Michael Stahlhut to sergeant, and Officer Joe Scibico to sergeant. Romance joined the RCPD in 1997, and he earned several accolades as a patrol officer, including “Cop of the Year”. He later became a member of the department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit and served as the department’s primary training instructor. In 2005, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and became the commanding officer of the Traf fic Enforcement Unit and Training Unit. In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, where he was the commanding officer of support. Romance is also the deputy emergency manager for the village. Additionally, he is a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy. As inspector, Romance will be the executive officer of the department and oversee the day to day operations. Vickery was bor n and raised in Westbury. He joined the NYPD in 2005, where he was assigned to the 79th Precinct in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. He later joined the Rockville Centre PD in 2008, where he served as a patrol officer until getting promoted to sergeant in 2015. As lieutenant, Vickers will be the commanding officer of support and primarily supervise the department’s Training Unit. His father, Mike, is a respected retired 40-year member of the RVCPD. Dodd was born and raised in Long B e a ch . H e j o i n e d t h e RVC P D i n 1997. As a police officer, he was the

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RVCPD COMMISSIONER JAMES Vafeades swore members into their new roles at the Feb. 7 village board meeting. recipient of many department recognitions and awards, including “Cop of the Year,” and spent much of his time as a member of the department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit. He became sergeant of the Traffic Unit in 2008. As lieutenant, Dodd will be the commanding officer of the Patrol and Traffic Enforcement units. Clark was born in Alaska, but grew up in West Babylon. He became a police officer with the NYPD in 2002 and in 2010, he became a member of the RVCPD. After a stint on patrol, Clark served as the department’s youth officer for several years. Clark is a veteran of the U.S. Ar my and Ar my

National Guard; he proudly served in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. As a sergeant, he will supervise a patrol squad working the day shift. Stahlhut worked for the NYPD for more than five years before being hired by the village in September 2010. He has more than 16 years of experience on patrol as a police officer. In addition, he is a major in the Air National Guard and stationed at the 106th Rescue Wing since 2005. He is a combat search and rescue navigator on the HC-130 aircraft and deployed twice to Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In his capacity as ser-

geant, Stahlhut will supervise a patrol squad working the day shift. Scibico served as a member of the NYPD star ting in 2001, where he worked in the 84th Precinct in downtown Brooklyn; first as a police officer, and then transitioning into the precinct’s Plain Clothes Unit. In 2007 he was promoted to sergeant and was assigned to the 1st Precinct until he was hired by the RVCPD in 2009. Scibico has primarily worked patrol since joining the de par tment, and has received several recognitions and honors, including “Cop of the Year” in 2013. As sergeant, he will supervise a patrol squad on the night shift.

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice won’t seek re-election By LISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

Four-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice will not be running for a fifth two-year term. Rice, a Democrat, represents the 4th Congressional District. “I entered public service 30 years ago and never left,” Rice posted in a statement on Twitter. “It has been the honor of my life to serve as a prosecutor, District Attorney, and US representative in my beloved home state of New York. I have always believed that holding political office is neither destiny nor a right as elected officials, we

focused on protecting our must give all we have and democracy and serving my then know when it is time constituents throughout to allow others to serve.” the rest of my term. As I During her time in the turn to the next chapter of House of Representatives, my own personal and proRice represented her disfessional story, I do so with trict by aiming to check the profound thanks to the rising cost of flood insurcommunity leaders, colance after Hurricane leagues and staff who have Sandy and obtaining vital lived our shared commitgrant money for religiousKathleen Rice ment to service with couroriented nonprofits to age and humility.” upgrade their security. Rice, 57, of Garden City, “Though I will not be running for reelection to Congress this serves on the Energy and Commerce, year,” Rice continued, “I will remain Homeland Security and Veteran’s

Affairs committees. As the former Nassau County District Attorney, Rice advocated strongly to strengthen drunk driving laws. The Fourth Congressional District includes Elmont, Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream.

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Former U.S. Army Corps Rockville Centre native veteran William Brennan, 79 Timothy Cuff dies at 61 Former Rockville Centre resident and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. William T. Brennan died on Feb. 8. He was 79. Brennan was born on May 12, 1942, in Rockville Centre, to Joseph and Eleanor (Corrigan). He was a Long Island resident for many years before retiring and moving to East Greenbush, N.Y. in 2019. As a young man, he joined the 411th Engineer Brigade, a major combat engineer command of the U.S. Ar my Reserve, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel and earning William two Silver Star medals for gallantry in action, and a Bronze Star in recognition of heroic service and meritorious achievement. During Operation Desert Storm, Brennan served with an advance team instrumental in building a fuel pipeline infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to support ground and air combat efforts. He also served on a joint task force deployed to Panama, where he led humanitarian projects, including construction of a school and a water treatment facility. He was a 1977 graduate of The City College of New York with a bachelor’s degree in engineer-

ing and was a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Brennan was a professional engineer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for nearly 30 years, working in the port, rail and aviation departments. After he retired, Brennan was a project manager for several large engineering firms in New York City,. Brennan is survived by his loving wife, Debra; their three children, William T. (Tyne) Brennan II, Grace Anne Brennan, and Rose Elizabeth BrenBrennan nan; his sister, Regina Brennen; his children from his first marriage, Colleen Brennan, Joseph Brennan, Maureen (Amato) Delligatti, and Christine (Terence) Fitzgerald; and seven grandchildren, Killian, Matthew, Daniel, Hannah, Mychal, Thomas and John. His funeral Mass was Feb. 12 at Historic St. Mary’s Church, and his internment was at New Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL, 35210. Brennan’s condolences page can be found at castletonfuneralhome.com.

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Rockville Centre native Timothy (Tim) photographer. He often took trips around William Cuff died on Feb. 4 at Grant Medi- the country, frequently with his son, Brian, cal Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 61. to national parks and had a goal of visiting Cuff was born on Nov. 16, every national park. While in 1960, in Rockville Centre. He Columbus, Cuff photographed spent his early life on Long birds. All of his many pictures Island before moving to Flint, can be found on his Flickr Mich. to attend GMI Engineeraccount. Cuff was also fond of ing & Management Institute, woodworking. now Kettering University, In addition to his son, where he graduated in 1983 Brian Grzybowski-Cuff, Cuff with a bachelor’s degree in is survived by his brother, electrical engineering. John Cuff, and his sister, Upon graduating, Cuff Maryanne McAuley. moved to Buffalo, where he A public visitation will be worked at the GM Tonawanda held at Spring Hollow Lodge, Timothy Cuff Forge. In 1987 he moved to at Sharon Woods Metro Park Columbus, Ohio to begin work in Westerville Ohio on Feb. 20 at Battelle Memorial Institute. He stayed at from 1 to 4 p.m. A private funeral will be Battelle until 2009, when he moved to Wel- held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, condon, a division of Akron Brass, where he sider donating to the National Park Serremained until his death. vice, specifically Yellowstone National Cuff was a wildlife enthusiast and avid Park.

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Simply Creative Chef Rob Chef Rob shares how to prepare Mardi Gras Chicken with bowtie pasta. Register online at the RVC Library website to receive the Zoom link to this virtual event. Starts at 10 a.m.

Community Service Letters to Veterans Show your appreciation for veterans and earn one service hour per three letters you write. Bring your letters to the RVC Library by February 25. For more information, visit the community service page of the library website. This is an at-home activity for those in grades 7 to 12.

Current Events with Richard Skolnik (Zoom) Richard Skolnik leads a discussion of what is in the latest news cycle. A lively, moderated discussion of hot topics. Register online at the RVC Public Library website. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 17

Evening Yoga with MaryClare Yoga and meditation instructor MaryClare Chiofalo leads this traditional format yoga class. Register online at the RVC Library website. Starts at 7 p.m.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion Come to the Helen Kraus Room at the RVC Library to discuss The Lost Family by Libby Copeland. Register online at the library website. Starts at 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 25

Game Night (In-person) Come to the RVC Library to play mahjong, canasta, bridge, and more. Bring whatever games you want to the small room. Starts at 7 p.m.

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Riverside celebrates 100 years

Intermediate Bridge with Anne Bass (Hybrid)

The Riverside Raptor and students celebrated the school’s 100th anniversary last Friday.

Anne Bass returns to the RVC Library to continue this course for those with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of the game. Register online at the library website. Starts at 10 a.m.

Tricia’s Flicks: No Time to Die The RVC Library hosts this in-person screening of the James Bond adventure: No Time to Die (PG-13). Masks are required, seating is first come, first serve. Starts at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 Tax Preparation at the RVC Library The Rockville Centre Library hosts this appointment only tax preparation meetings. Call the adult refernce number at 516-766-6257 x5 to schedule your appointment. Free to seniors and low-income families ($60,000 per

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Community Service Storycraft Helpers Teens from grades 7 to 12 are invited to the RVC Library to help children assemble a jellyfish craft. Register online at the library website. Starts at 10:15 a.m.

Chi Gong with Marianna Farina (Virtual) Farina returns to the Rockville Centre library with her virtual exercise class. Register at the library website for the session that runs from Sept. 7 to Nov. 9. Starts at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Yoga with Joe (Virtual) Certified yoga instructor Joe Climi leads the class designed to accommodate the needs of people who may have difficulty with more traditional appraoches. Register online at the RVC library website. Starts at 12 p.m.

Free Breast Screenings at Mercy Hospital Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital hosts free breast screenings from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Must be 40 years and older to book and appoinment. Call 516-6263729 to schedule yours.

NAMI Family Support Group Session (Virtual) The National Alliance on Mental Health comes to the RVC Library for family support group sessions. Sessions will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of

each month. Each session starts 7 p.m. For more info, contact dsills@ namiqn.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 23 Simply Stronger with Marilyn Bunger (Virtual) Certified instructor Marilyn Bunger leads this exercise class to enhance strength and flexibility. Starts at 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study at St. Agnes Join Fr. Bright and other members of the study group each Wednesday morning either in-person or virtually at 9:45 a.m. The program meets in the second floor of the ministry building in the youth ministry room. Email Irene Vastola at iavastola@gmail.com for Zoom link.

New York Blood Bank sponsors this blood drive at the Masonic Temple at 24 Lincoln Ave. from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 631667-7144 or 516-633-6132.

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RVC Board of Trustees holds a special meeting at village hall on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. RVC Board of Education meets at the SSHS auditorium on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Church hosts Virtual Men’s Conference Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. & Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. Board of Zoning Appeals meets next on March 9 at 7 p.m. at village hall. RVC St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns on March 19 with Grand Marshall Ellen White.

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patients an alternative to fusion.” Known as cervical disc replacement, or cervical arthroplasty, this advanced procedure involves the use of an artificial disc to replace the damaged one. “After treatment, most patients enjoy a normal range of motion with less risk to the adjacent discs,” said Zouzias, who has performed the procedure at such local hospitals as St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown. A Long Island resident, Zouzais is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery. In addition to cervical disc replacement, he performs Zouzias advanced neurological and spinal procedures using such cutting-edge techniques as lateral access procedures for spinal fusion and percutaneous procedures for complex spinal reconstruction. Zouzias’ Feb. 23 program will provide attendees with an introduction to degenerative disc disease, an overview to treatment options and a discussion about cervical disc replacement as an alternative to fusion. To learn more about NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery, or Zouzias, visit nspc.com.

CRIME WATCH Criminal mischief ■ On Feb. 1 at 2:23 p.m., a motorist reported that someone kicked and damaged his car door while it was parked at 100 Banks Ave.

fied police that her car was struck by a vehicle that left the scene while driving on Peninsula Boulevard.

Lost property ■ At 6:36 p.m. on Feb. 3, a Grand Avenue resident reported that he lost his iPad.

Harassment ■ At 3:39 p.m. on Feb. 4, a resident notified police that someone was sending her threatening messages through social media. ■ A doctor reported that he was threatened by a former patient on Feb. 7 at 5:22 a.m.

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Larceny ■ The manager of GameStop notified police that someone stole merchandise from the store on Feb. 4 at 2:04 p.m. ■ On Feb. 5 at 9:03 a.m., the manager of Rite Aid reported that someone stole merchandise from the store.

■ On Feb. 2 at 7:45 p.m., a motorist notiPeople named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

RVCTA Spotlight On: Bruce Hecker The pandemic has disrupted pretty much everything. The exhaustion it has brought about consumes every conversation and much of our thinking; this sentence itself is exhausting, and I would delete it were it not a perfect foil for my subsequent thought–important mainstays of education have come into stark relief as a result. Students crave human interaction and, having been given a chance to engage this past year, have come to life. They want to talk about meaningful things, and they want to hear what each other has to say about them. They want to know how good they are–at writing, at speaking, and at thinking. They have shown heartfelt appreciation for the feedback they receive as they seek to improve themselves.

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Late former teacher left impact on RVC schools CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE English-speaking parents came to school, Galati was the one who communicated with them and helped them feel welcome because she was fluent in Spanish. “She was always an asset at Wilson school,” Gabel said, “and well-loved, admired and respected by everybody.” Galati’s daughter, Susan Galati, noted that her mother’s Mass card at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside started with the saying, “To laugh often and much,” and said that it was the “perfect description” of the joy with which her mother lived life. Galati was born in Manhattan on Aug. 24, 1933, the daughter of Isolina and Antonio Santana. She spent the first 12 years of her life living in upper Manhattan and in the Washington Heights section of the Bronx. Her mother passed on her love of film to Alma and her older sister, Anna, and they spent most weekends at the local theater watching everything that came their way. Her father was a Navy engineer and designer at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In the summer of 1946, the family moved to Long Beach, having dreamed of moving out of the city. Her parents and her sister loved the beach, but on July 7 of that year, Anna and a friend got caught in a riptide while swimming and were swept out. The friend was saved, but Anna drowned, a loss that Alma felt for the rest of her life. At Long Beach High School, Galati was

the lead drum majorette, known for her the language allowed her to translate for flaming baton, and became interested in new students who did not speak English education and teaching. Graduating in as well as their parents. She would spend 1951, she went on to Cortland State Teach- her own money to help kids pay for school ers College, where she earned a degree in supplies or to help cover the cost of school early childhood education in 1955. She trips their parents couldn’t afford. That wasn’t easy for a single mothtaught in the Valley Stream er of two after Galati divorced school district for two years in the early 1970s. before marrying Philip Galati, She also took an interest in from Rockville Centre, whom supporting the Hispanic comshe had met at Cortmunity in RVC by getting land. Then she took some involved in the Hispanic time off to start a family. Brotherhood and working in Galati returned to teaching any capacity — with students in the Rockville Centre School and families — asked of her District as the first hire for by the head of the organizathe new English as a Second tion, Margarita Grasing, a valLanguage Program in 1966. Over the next 32 years, she Alma Santana Galati ued friend. Galati and her father are honored annually taught ESL in grades one by the Brotherhood at its through six and also taught kindergarten. She also worked with annual Scholarship Dinner, with the preSuperintendent Dr. William J. Leary on sentation of a scholarship that Galati and implementing the desegregation of the former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg were instrumental in funding Rockville Centre district. She taught at Watson and Wilson in her father’s name. Galati loved teaching and mentoring, schools and the middle school, but her main base was Riverside School from the but had to retire in 1998. Whenever a for1970s through the 1990s. According to mer student came up to her on the street those who knew her, if anyone defined the in town or sought her out to update her on term teacher/educator, Galati did. She their lives, she would come home beamwas a dynamic educator, her friends said, ing, her children said, reveling in their and she once said that a large part of her accomplishments — a testament to how job was acting, and getting her kids deeply she cared for her students. She also never stopped learning, or tryinspired. Her Spanish heritage and fluency in ing to. It took a while, but she got her mas-

ter’s in education from Hofstra University in 1989, at age 55. After her retirement, Galati did some traveling, but in her early 70s she began suffering from dementia. She fought it with everything she had, her family said — as she had when she developed breast cancer and needed a radical mastectomy at age 42. She slowly declined over the course of 15 years or so, but remained positive and cheerful. Even more recently, when she lost her mobility and became homebound, her humor remained intact, as did her love of film. Turner Classic movies kept her entertained until the end. Her family’s only wish was that she could have done more traveling, especially to Spain and the other European countries of her heritage. Galati is survived by a daughter, Susan Galati, a son, Paul Galati, and a grandson, Charles, a freshman at SUNY Cortland. She is also survived by the two other daughters of her heart, Patricia Willis Storer (Don, Jessica and Cait) and Mildred Willis Berti (Raymond). A celebration of her life — a party with revelry, food and fun, as she wished for — will take place at a later date. Her family asks that to honor her memory, donations be made to Alzheimer’s or breast cancer research, and that any of Galati’s former students who would like to share stories or memories of her send them to suegchfc@gmail.com, for inclusion in a remembrance book.

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Down at least one starter all season and two starters for a portion, South Side persevered a roller coaster ride and enters the Nassau Class A girls’ basketball playoffs on the upswing. The Cyclones, winners of four of their last five regular-season games, finished 7-5 in Conference A-III thanks to a 61-44 victory over Valley Stream North last Friday evening. Senior Bridget Basile’s 13 points and sophomore Kyla Murphy’s 12 paced a scoresheet that ran a dozen deep. “It was an up and down regular season that ended with a lot of positives,” head coach Dan Ferrick said. “We had a nice comeback win against Hewlett and led Manhasset at halftime. I think if we’re at the top of our game and play and full 32 minutes, we can be right there with anyone.” Despite the strong finish, South Side (12-5 overall) finished fourth in A-III behind Manhasset, Division and Hewlett. The Cyclones earned the No. 13 playoff seed and will visit fourth-seeded Floral Park in the Round of 16 this Saturday. “If we go in there with the right mindset and play well, it’ll be a great game,” Ferrick said of the matchup. A silver lining to not having its projected starting lineup, Ferrick noted, was some underclassmen received additional court time. Two of those, Murphy and freshman center Charlotte Rathjen, became essential pieces of the puzzle. Murphy has averaged 12 points per game since conference play began, while Rathjen, already a three-sport varsity athlete, has chipped in about 7 points and 5 rebounds per outing. “Kyla’s in line for an individual award,” Ferrick said of the versatile Murphy, who scored a career-high 25 points at Hewlett Feb. 5 to help the Cyclones rally for a 60-54 win. “She can handle, shoot and rebound,” he said. Rathjen emerged while senior Ava Doreste recovered from an injury suffered diving for a loose ball Dec. 2 against Plainedge. Ferrick said Doreste, who missed 5 weeks, is the team’s best low-post defender and one of its best pure shooters. She’s averag-

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BRIDGET BASILE, RIGHT, scored 19 points Feb. 5 to help South Side rally for a 60-54 road victory at Hewlett to clinch a playoff berth. ing nearly 8 points per game. Basile is enjoying an All-County caliber campaign, Ferrick said, averaging 14 points per game with improved passing skills. Basile had 19 points in the aforementioned win over Hewlett earlier this month. “Her game really became wellrounded,” Ferrick said. Though Ferrick counts on everyone to push the ball up the floor following a defensive rebound, senior Emily Iacobellis is the point guard. A D-1 lacrosse talent headed

to Cornell University, Iacobellis usually gets the toughest one-on-one defensive assignment, Ferrick said, and is a capable scorer as her 16-point effort in a 79-60 win over Kennedy on Jan. 27 suggests. South Side’s only loss down the stretch came Feb. 8 at Manhasset, which won the conference title and earned the No. 1 playoff seed. The Indians trailed by a basket at halftime before pulling away for a 65-46 win. “I thought it was a good learning experience,” Ferrick said.

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hile the summer camp industry took a hit in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Statista reported the 2021 season surpassed 2017’s market size and was close to the 2018 numbers. It seems summer camps are here to stay, despite the pandemic nearing its two-year mark in the U.S. For families eager for a return to normalcy, that’s good news. We have all settled in to the “new normal” — or the “next normal” as some are defining it now — with the understanding that Covid still plays a featured role in summer planning, but not the main focus. Summer 2022 will feel fresh, with camps being less restrictive and travel camps being able to offer more locations. Families can experience these programs with not only new excitement, but a fresh mindset. Consider these new trends: √ Zoom fairs where directors present their programs. √ Two-week career focused programs that offer students the chance to have hands on experiences in specific career areas. √ Two-week options at many traditional camps for firstyear campers. √ Many more options for those families more comfortable staying closer to home. √ Some summer programs will continue to offer online experiences for students. √ Most overnight camps and summer trips for middle and high school students will require campers and all staff to be fully vaccinated. Camp Makes A Comeback “Too much screen time over the past decade and its residual effects on young people have been exacerbated by the pandemic response of ‘educating by isolating,’ says Andy Pritikin, owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp and past president of the American Camp Association, NY/NJ. “After 15 months of semi-seclusion, missed social opportunities, and frayed friendships, young people were acting out: antisocial behaviors, fights, emotional breakdowns, defiance, anxiety, and depression. Summer camps, however, offered an oasis of sorts — a reset, an antidote, a social-emotional vaccine. Campers, staff, and even school teachers had a magical and energizing experience being outside, socializing, playing, and interacting again.” According to Pritkin, The past two summers affirmed unequivocally that there’s no better place for children and young adults to learn and regain their social and

emotional equilibrium than at summer camp. Here’s what he and what the camp industry has observed: Kids bounce back. Kids are resilient. They roll with the punches, learn from their mistakes, and when the bar is set high, with the right encouragement — they rise to the occasion. Kids naturally make friends. As thousands of new campers arrived at camps, camp staff were amazed to see how they were drawn towards one another; quickly building friendships, with their saved up love and empathy. Kids love being outdoors. Always have. But after being forced indoors for so long, kids cared less about the bugs, the dirt and mud, the liquid sunshine, and even the heat. And there’s more good news, according to Pritikin. “Parents who never went to camp, and never sent their children to camp before, have reassessed the summer camp cost/benefit analysis and are flooding American Camp Association accredited camps with registrations like never before. The pandemic has suddenly made summer camp as important as it should be. So if you’re interested in camp for your kids this summer, don’t delay — because many of the best camps out there have already started waiting lists.” Embrace Summer Camp But Ccarefully Still, choosing a summer camp is not always so easy, and can be especially tricky as we continue to manage the pandemic. Ask children if they want to go to camp. Everyone is experiencing some measure of pandemic-related burnout, and that includes kids. Kids may be sick of wearing masks at school all day and, even if they have loved camp in the past, may not be looking forward to wearing masks at camp this summer, if that is required. Others might may see camp as a way to fully return to "normal." Either way, solicit kids’ input and let them know their feelings matter regardless of which side of the fence they’re on. Be clear about safety protocols. When researching summer camps, make sure you and your child understand the safety protocols each camp will have in place. Will masks be mandatory for both campers and staff? How much direct interaction will campers have with each other? Have staff members been vaccinated? What measures are being taken to keep kids safe? Camps have detailed protocols and will share those protocols with parents upon request. Above photo: Selecting a summer camp can feel a lot like you're trying to pick a college for your child.

Millions of children attend summer camp each year. For most, it's a fun and rewarding experience full of challenges and excitement. In addition to physical and athletic activities, kids learn about independence, cooperation, competition and teamwork. They also learn that they can survive away from home. For many kids summer camp is also a time of significant emotional growth, development and transition. Parents often note that their children come home seeming older or more mature than before they left. Nurturing Human Value The camp community excels in providing an experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. All of the outcomes — self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect — build personal competencies. Explore talents: Camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. Promote physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. Gain confidence: Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in selfesteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence and decision-making skills. Try new things: Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. Make new friends: Camp is a

great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Finding The Best Fit Although most children are excited about going to summer camp, for some, it can be a scary or anxiety provoking experience. In general, parents should not push or force kids to go to camp if they feel frightened or uncomfortable. Choose a camp that is suited to your child's personality, temperament and interests. If your child likes music, art or horseback riding, it makes sense to pick a camp with strengths in that area. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with encouraging kids to try new things or to have a variety of experiences. In general, it is best not to force kids to do things at camp that they really dislike or simply cannot do. Repeated negative experiences can have a significant effect on a child's self-esteem. Involve your child in choosing the camp. Review brochures, videos and websites together. Ask for the names of other families you and your child can talk to about the camp. Don't push kids to go to a residential camp at too early an age. The "right" age will vary from child to child. Some kids are "ready" for "sleep away" camp at five or six, while others would not even consider the idea at 14 or 15. If a child doesn't seem ready for a full summer away, consider a camp that has one-month sessions. It may be an easier transition and a more positive experience. Help children keep in touch with friends from summer camp. Plan times for them to get together with kids who live nearby. For friends who live at a distance, letters, phone calls and e-mail can help them maintain contact during the school year.

Above photo: Most kids will enjoy camp and look forward to returning year after year. Careful camp selection, preparation and planning can increase the likelihood of a positive experience.

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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, Room 204, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on APRIL 7, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: ENGINE 14 CONTROLS UPGRADE Bid No. 2202E1(1036) The Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for this bid can be obtained on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Upon execution by the Bidder and Village of the NonDisclosure Agreement, the Bid documents; specifications and drawings will be provided. All signed NDA’s must be returned to the Purchasing Department by March 3, 2022. Potential bidders are recommended to participate in a site walk thru to be completed by March 25, 2022. Please contact Eileen Foglietta via email only at efoglietta@rvcny.us to confirm attendance. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. 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 March 31, 2022. 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 129631 LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on MARCH 17, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: TREE TRIM CIRCUIT PROGRAM 2022-2024 Bid No. 2202E2(1037)

The bid specifications can be obtained/examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. 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 March 4, 2022. 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 129632

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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, Room 204, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on MARCH 3, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: 2022 ROAD PROGRAM Bid No. 2202CP1(1038) 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 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 24, 2022. 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 129633

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of drainage improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $500,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $500,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct drainage improvements; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $500,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $500,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $500,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of electric system improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $20,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct electric system improvements; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $20,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $20,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is thirty (30) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this

bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129624 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on February 7, 2022, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Nancy Howard Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF POLICE VEHICLES, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS RELATED THERETO, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $300,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE VILLAGE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is to acquire police vehicles, including equipment and apparatus related thereto at the estimated maximum cost of $300,000. The periods of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized is three (3) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $300,000. A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Rockville Centre, Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre, New York. 129627 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129626 LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of water system improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $5,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct water system improvements; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $5,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance

said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is forty (40) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129623 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct a salt shed; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,500,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $1,500,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is ten (10) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129619 LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of various recreation and park

improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct various recreation and park improvements; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129617

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of improvements to various Village buildings, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct improvements to various Village buildings; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129618

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of road improvements, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $5,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct road improvements; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $5,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $5,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said

bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129622 LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the construction of various improvements to the Public Works building, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $3,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to construct various improvements to the Public Works building; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $3,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance

said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129621 LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Rockville Centre, New York, adopted February 7, 2022, authorizing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles, including equipment and apparatus related thereto, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $3,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to acquire heavy-duty vehicles, including equipment and apparatus related thereto; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs, and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $3,000,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the

issuance of bonds of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance said appropriation and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is fifteen (15) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: February 7, 2022 Nancy Howard Village Clerk 129620 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre (Village) will hold a public hearing with respect to the following proposed local laws: RVC 2022a. A local law to amend the Code of the Village of Rockville Centre in relation to the definition of illuminated signs. RVC 2022B. A local law to re-adopt and affirm provisions of the Code of the Village of Rockville Centre in relation to minimum required lot size and street frontage. . Date and Time of Hearing: March 3, 2022 at 6:30 pm Place of Hearing: Village Hall, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York

Please check the Village website at www.rvcny.gov for any possible changes with respect to the hearing or proposed laws. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard with respect to the public hearing (a) prior to the public hearing by email to feedback@rvcny.us or by written submission to the Village Administrator, One College Place, PO Box 950, Rockville Centre, New York 11570-0950, or (b) during the hearing by oral comment. The Village complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 516-678-9212 at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such needs. Dated:February 8, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE 129628 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 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre (Village) will hold a public hearing with respect to the following proposed local laws: Bill RVC 2022C. A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c Time and Place of Hearing:Eugene J. Murray Village Hall, Second Floor One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York Date of Hearing: March 7, 2022 Time of Hearing: 7:00 pm The proposed local law is available for public inspection at the Village Clerk’s office at One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. The Village complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Disabled persons with special needs should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 516-678-9212 at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such needs. Dated:February 7, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE 129629

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS RVC resident appointed adjunct Rockville Centre resident Donna- School of Law as a 2019 Outstanding Marie Korth has been appointed an Woman in Law. Long Island Pulse Magaadjunct professor at St. John’s University zine selected her as a Top Ten Legal Eagle School of Law. She will teach a course in in 2013. Long Island Business News coop, condo and HOA law at her alma included her as one of its “Ones to Watch” in 2019 and 2017; as a Who’s Who mater, beginning this spring. In her practice at Certilman Balin in Women In Professional Services in Adler & Hyman, LLP, Korth handles the 2016; as one of Long Island’s Top 50 Proregulatory and compliance work for resi- fessional Women in 2000 and 2004; and counted her among the 40 dential and commercial develUnder 40 class in 2000, namopments, and also litigates all ing her “Class Salutatorian.” aspects of commercial and She also received the Leaderreal estate law, including ship Award from the National banking and commercial foreMultiple Sclerosis Society, closure, and handles lending and in 2006, Touro Law Center workouts. named her Outstanding Pro Certified to mediate a wide Bono Attorney. Korth serves variety of civil disputes preon the Black and White Ball or post-litigation, Korth was Committee for NYU Winthrop appointed to serve on the Hospital’s Cancer Center for Commercial Mediation Panel in the Nassau County Donna-Marie Korth Kids and was the honoree in 2015. Along with her spouse, Supreme Court, Superstorm Korth serves on the Advisory Sandy/Natural Disaster Mediation Panel in Eastern District of Board of the Chaminade High School Parthe United States District Court, Alterna- ents Club and is an active member of the tive Dispute Resolution Panel of the Nas- University of Notre Dame Parents Club. Korth earned her undergraduate sau County Bar Association and is a member of the ADR Advisory Council of degree in accounting from St. John’s University, magna cum, laude, and then gradthe Nassau County Bar Association. Korth served as dean of the Nassau uated from its School of Law with honors. Academy of Law, and continues to mod- She is admitted to practice in New York erate and lecture Continuing Legal Edu- state and before the U.S. District Courts cation seminars. She is also a former for the Eastern and Southern Districts of appointee to the Nassau County Bar New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Association Judiciary Committee, for- the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme mer co-chair of the Alternative Dispute Court. In addition to the Nassau County Bar Resolution Committee and former chair/ vice-chair of the Appellate Practice Com- Association, she is a member of the New mittee of the Nassau County Bar Associ- York State Bar Association and of various sections, including Cooperative and Conation. Korth was named to the New York dominiums, Commercial and Federal LitiMetro Super Lawyers list consecutively gation, and Alternative Dispute Resolufrom 2017 until 2021, and also to its Wom- tion. She achieved the highest professionen’s Edition for those years. She was al rating by Martindale Hubbell. recently selected by Hofstra University

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 1st day of March, 2022, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: FRANKLIN SQUARE DOGWOOD AVENUE (TH

14/22) West Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at the south curbline of Semton Boulevard south for a distance of 555 feet. OCEANSIDE O’NEIL STREET (TH 12/22) East Side (at roadway terminus) NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at the north curbline of O’Neil Street south to the south curbline of O’Neil Street. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD WILLOW STREET (TH 6/22) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Hempstead Avenue east for a distance of 30 feet. WILLOW STREET (TH 6/22) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the east curbline of Hempstead Avenue east for a distance of 25 feet.

UNIONDALE BARRY PLACE (TH 8/22) West Side - NO PARKING ANYTIME - starting at a point 20 feet north of the north curbline of New Street then north for a distance of 60 feet. NORTHERN PARKWAY (TH 619/21) North Side NO PARKING ANYTIME starting at a point 385 feet west of the west curbline of Davis Avenue west for a distance of 42 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: FRANKLIN SQUARE DOGWOOD AVENUE West Side - NO STOPPING - starting at the south curbline of Semton Boulevard, south for a distance of 174 feet. (Amended 6/23/59) DOGWOOD AVENUE -

West Side - NO STOPPING - starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Baldwin Drive, south for a distance of 140 feet. (Amended 6/23/59) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: February 15, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 129613

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State zoning would destroy Long Island suburbs Recently, I joined my colleagues in the Nassau County Legislature, along with dozens of county, town, city and village elected officials and local homeowners, to demand that Gov. Kathy Hochul remove a provision hidden within the thousands of pages of her proposed budget that would effectively eliminate singlefamily home zoning across New York state. The plan would require that towns, villages, and cities allow apartments to be constructed within any single-family house — and even a new freestanding apartment on the property — for anyone that wants one. This sneaky maneuver is exactly how former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and the State Legislature passed their disastrous cashless bail reform ill law. It is clearly an assault on our suburbs, and we simply cannot allow it to happen. Enough is enough. From overcrowding classrooms, endangering the safety of communities, straining public safety, sanitation, traffic and utility resources to destroying the environment and increasing the carbon footprint, this legislation directly threatens Long Island’s quality of life and will turn our suburban neighborhoods into the overcrowded urban centers that most residents fled from to live here. Furthermore, Long Island’s middle-class families and seniors will bear the burden of this proposal and be forced to pay even higher taxes as a result. Eliminating single-family zoning is but the first step to increasing density by allowing multi-family units (up to four) to

be constructed on lots now zoned for onefamily use. What’s next from Albany? Maybe allowing reduced lot sizes and smaller backyards? Do they also plan on easing or eliminating controls? Then followed by re-classifying wetland and open space to allow for more apartments? These are decisions your local elected officials should decide. Let our villages, towns and counties determine what’s best for their communities. Stop the attack on the suburbs. We are already putting a plan in motion to fight and ensure that this provision is removed from the governor’s budget. The overwhelming majority of elected officials countywide are taking action as well. Included in that effort is a petition I’ve aylor created in opposition to this attack on suburbia. Those interested in letting their voice be heard can sign my petition by visiting my website at nassaucountyny.gov/ld6. I also encourage you to call Hochul’s office at (518)474-8390, and to contact other state legislators to let them know that this progressive agenda is not acceptable, and that the legislation must be removed from the state budget. You can also visit governor.y.gov/content/governor-contactform to submit commens on this issue.

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Gaylor is a county legislator for Legislative District 6, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere.

Hewitt students show love for Mount Sinai patients Fifth grade students of Ms. Linker’s class of Hewitt Elementary School in Rockville Centre showed their heart for Mount Sinai South Nassau patients of all ages on Valentine’s Day. T he students collected stuffed animals for children in the Pediatric Unit and made Valentine’s Day cards with heartfelt messages for adults. Compiled by Tom Carrozza

A MOUNT SINAI patient from Oceanside read her message from a Hewitt fifth grader.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to sbrinton@liherald.com

Help Wanted ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR F/T Aries Global Logistics- a growing freight forwarder with its headquarters in Franklin Square, Long Island - has an immediate opening to work with our accounting team. Responsibilities include receivables, payables and data entry. This entry level position requires computer proficiency and excellent communication and organization skills. A wonderful opportunity for a new college graduate or someone pursuing their degree. Plese send resume to: marie.smart@ariesgl.com

ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Program Is Looking For Qualified Staff

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Busy Rockville Centre law firm seeking 2 part time employees; 20-30 hours each per week. Salary $15.00-$20.00 per hour. Flexible hours between 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Responsibilities include uploading documents to the court’s filing system; scanning/ photocopying/ collating. Email resumes to: Kathleen@rosenblumbianco.com

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CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc. STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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School Hall Monitors

Monitor entry and exit into school building, hallways, lunchroom and playground, Distribute passes and perform other office work as needed, Control and enforce traffic procedures during school dismissal. Police or security experience preferred

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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking PART-TIME TEACHER AIDES to work with students. NYS Education Department fingerprint clearance required. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on OLAS www.olasjobs.org/longisland

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST F/T. Previous Experience a Must With Patient Check In, Collecting Copays, Verifying Insurance, Filing, EMR, and Appointment Scheduling. Back Duties Include Taking Vitals, Draw Blood, EKG's and Prep Room For Doctoer. Good Phone and Computer Skills. A Must. Located in Island Park. Call Jim Mgr. 516-670-8800. or Fax Resume to 516-670-8809. email wolfie65@verizon.net.

PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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HEWLETT BA 1534 Broadway #103, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK w/ Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, & Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg with Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg & Storage...$850,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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Karen Elefante Licensed RE Salesperson M: 516.398.5055 | O: 516.703.3378 karen.elefante@compass.com 100 Merrick Road, 430W, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Karen Elefante is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

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N WOODMERE 39 Valley Lane N,BA, FIRST TIME ON THE Market! Updated 5 Bedroom ,4 Bth Arlington Colonial. 3300 Sq ft, This home Features an Entry Foyer, Step Down Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Rm w/ Fpl & Quartz/Wood EIK. 4 Bedrooms on Upper Level Include Master suite w/ Vaulted Ceiling, Skylit Bth w/ Jacuzzi, Terrace & WIC. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. SD#14..$1,279,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE 2/20, REDUCED 16 Prospect Ave, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15(Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR,Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar....$1,599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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Florida Real Estate DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 SqFt. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $359,000. Call David at 516-313-1550 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com

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think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years, you know I’m not particularly fond of the government, the infrastructure or the people out here. Four years after moving from my native Queens to East Meadow, I wrote a particularly scathing piece that I now wished I hadn’t. I want to admit now that I was wrong — or at least not in a position to be so judgmental at the time. The gist of the column was that NICK East Meadow — and Nassau CounBUGLIONE ty as a whole — stank. I complained about everything I could think of, from police to schools to sanitation. Growing up, I had been sold on the fact that Nassau County was better than Queens, I wrote at the time. The schools were stronger, the services were better and the streets were safer, I had been told. In the column, I whined that that was complete hogwash and, if I had my dru-

thers, I’d move back to Queens. At the time, I had only lived in East Meadow for a few years. My kids were young. I was making less money. I was grumpier — although my wife, Jill, would say that I’m still pretty grumpy. No, Nassau County isn’t a utopia. But what county is? A decade after moving here, I am counting my blessings. First off, all four of our kids went to school in-person last year. If we still lived in Queens, they would have mostly learned remotely between September and June. As a teacher at a Queens high school, I see the deleterious effect that extra year of remote learning had on our students. But we largely dodged that in Nassau County. And our schools aren’t just good, they’re great. The other day, my 10-yearold, Adriana, was playing her saxophone for my dad. Impressed with her skill, he asked where she was learning to play. “In school,” I replied. I spent 12 years in parochial and public school in Queens, and after all that, I was able to play maybe a few notes on the recorder. I’ve heard Adriana’s elementary

school band perform, and I would put them up against any high school band in Queens any day of the week. My 15-year-old stepson, Jake, decided this year that he wants to play football. But if we still lived in Queens, there’d be no guarantee that his school would even have a team. Meanwhile, my 18-year-old stepson, Nicolas, is AllCounty in cross-country, and will likely be All-County in wrestling, too. That’s partly due to the amazing coaching staff and sports programs we have here. If he wrestled on a city team, there’s a chance his coach may not have ever wrestled competitively. Elia, my 8-year-old, is still figuring out what she wants to do. She announced the other day she wanted to try field hockey. I love the fact that I was able to say, “Sure, hon. Whatever you want.” I don’t think they play field hockey in Queens. When I wrote that column that I now regret, I intimated the Nassau County police weren’t making the streets any safer here than the New York Police Department was in Queens. Not true. The cops out here do a great job.

had a lot of complaints in a long-ago column, and much of what I wrote was unfair.

About three years ago, I slipped off my stoop and cut my head pretty badly. Jill called 911. I was amazed at how fast we had two officers in my living room. It’s very reassuring to know there’s always a patrol nearby. While I escaped my life in Queens relatively unscathed, I was mugged at 11 and jumped and beaten up at 15. And those didn’t turn out to be isolated incidents. The high school I went to wasn’t the safest, and I had to be very careful where I ventured. I can count on one hand the number of times I ate lunch in the cafeteria. I probably used the restroom once in four years. Thank God my kids will never have to experience that. I also wrote that the Town of Hempstead sanitation guys often took their time plowing the streets after a snowstorm. But they did an amazing job of handling that blizzard a couple weeks back. I’m still not wild about the pizza in these parts, but I’m not above admitting that a lot of what I wrote in that column years ago was unfair. So, Nassau County, here’s your metaphorical smooch. I hope you’ll forgive me. Nick Buglione is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A nation divided by pandemic, or splintered?

arly in the coronavirus pandemic, it was easy to write off as stupid the folks who touted hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin as go-to Covid-19 treatments. Easy because the efficacy of those drugs was refuted by the best virologists in the world. It seemed obvious that people who denied the science of vaccine protection and masking were coming from a place of ignorance. They didn’t know better. As hundreds of RANDI thousands got sick KREISS and died, and the virus spread, many of us hoped people would change their minds and take the vaccine — not just for themselves, but also for the common good. But over these two years, there hasn’t been much of a learning curve. The antivaxxers stood firm. Many of them got Covid. An unthinkable number died. And still, people refuse to believe the simple scientific fact that vaccines keep people safer. When thousands of folks who were double-vaccinated and boosted started getting breakthrough cases of the Omi-

cron variant, that only reinforced the resistance among anti-vaxxers. Over time, some of us liberal-minded opinion writers tried to be less judgmental and more empathic. Maybe we could understand where the doubters were coming from. Many people had justifiable grievances: The rollouts were uneven, or the messaging was sometimes confusing. Fringe groups offered comfort in troubling times. Many of us engaged in intellectual gymnastics, trying to understand, to be patient and more tolerant of the resistance to vaccines and masks. Maybe we could bring the doubters along in time, we thought. We were wrong. We are now more than two years in, with more than 900,000 dead. This is what I know: What we are suffering in America today isn’t a break, it’s a compound fracture. There aren’t two opposing groups tugging at one another. It isn’t just people who get vaccinated and those who won’t. There are multiple splinters in this gaping wound — some sharp, some violent, some groups out for power, and some out for blood. Some people are ignorant: They don’t — or can’t — read the research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And they have lost faith in our gov-

ernment. Another splinter is people who are not only ignorant about science, but put their faith in a former president and his acolytes. In their reality, the political supersedes all other considerations. MAGA folks think the Biden administration is out to get them. At one point, people were posting notes online urging relatives to go into hospitals and remove their family members who were being treated for Covid. “They are trying to kill us,” one post said. Sadly, many GOP officeholders are willing to traffic in lies to keep power. Then there is the splinter of smart, highly educated people who are shamelessly harnessing the suspicion among millions of our citizens to their own political ends. They know the vaccines work. They know masking protects against infection. But they challenge the necessary mandates. Think Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Kellyanne Conway, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. They are among the most reprehensible of the lot because they know better. Someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, an anti-masker and a general nut case, is a splinter unto herself. In a recent infa-

hat we're suffering in the U.S. today isn't a break, it's a compound fracture.

mous speech, Greene said that Nancy Pelosi was using secret police in Congress, like the “gazpacho.” She meant “Gestapo,” of course, because she can never resist a Holocaust reference in her crazy accusations. If Donald Trump was and is a cancer in our American culture, then she is his metastasis. There are also splinters of responsible people who understand and support the coronavirus science, but still have reservations about boosters or inoculating little kids. Many are impatient with the slow progress toward even more targeted vaccines and better therapeutics. We forget that the development of the vaccines was an astonishing medical achievement. Everyone is fatigued after two years of isolation and stress. These varied splinters unite to one end: to challenge vaccines and protective masks. The resistance crosses social, educational and cultural lines. The saddest group, I think, is those who are uninformed and vulnerable. They reject the science and the advice of the experts because they are caught in a paralyzing spasm of paranoia and anger. They are being cruelly used by the most heartless group, the super-smart members of the Republican Party who are stepping over dead bodies in a rush toward 2024. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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ollow the science.” That phrase, and variations on it, have become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, those words, summing up evolving medical information, have sparked suspicion among many, leaving them doubting — and even rejecting — the science we should depend on to guide us through the worst public health crisis in a century. Even as it appears to be fading. As the pandemic spread nearly two years ago, it became apparent that mask wearing would be crucial, amid what we learned was primarily an airborne threat, and given that we all wanted to return to “normal” as soon as possible. Once we understood that we were in for the long haul, we debated the efficacy of face coverings. What type worked best? When and where to don them? At work? At school? At the gym? At family gatherings? As case numbers rose and fell — and with them the accompanying recommendations and restrictions — our patience ebbed. When vaccines came onto the scene, many of us thought for sure we had seen the end of masks. New variants

changed that, but many people were simply fed up, as we have witnessed at heated school board meetings across the country, willing to cast the scientific consensus aside and join the rallying cry for “freedom” from covered faces. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was eager to lead the effort locally, and his clash with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s school mask mandate has wound up in the courts. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant has waned, other states have begun to loosen mask-wearing restrictions — this time, so many of us hope, for good. Hochul lifted her mask mandate for public places last week. Masks are still required in hospitals, nursing homes and on public transportation, according to the state, but that has only added to the continuing confusion that is an inevitable product of pandemic fatigue. Despite growing cries from parents to unmask their children, to say nothing of political pressure — several Republican members of New York’s congressional delegation sent Hochul a letter demanding she end the school mandate — the governor remains steadfast, following what her

office termed “factual public health data.” She is expected to make a decision on whether to continue requiring masks in schools on March 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, told the Financial Times that in this phase of the pandemic, “decisions will increasingly be made on a local level rather than centrally decided or mandated.” As masks quickly disappear in our area, we should keep in mind that we live in one of the most crowded corners of the country, and those decisions should be guided by common sense — and, yes, science. Given all we’ve learned about how the virus spreads, and how quickly its statistical trends can change direction, abandoning mask-wearing altogether seems to fly in the face of both. Another phrase repeated often over the past two years is “with an abundance of caution.” We caution elected officials to keep the advice of our health experts in mind when making decisions that affect so many lives, especially when it is far from clear that a deadly virus is finished wreaking havoc with them.

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LETTERS RVC mayor’s fight will do nothing To the Editor: Re last week’s article “RVC mayor to fight Hochul’s zoning plan”: Long Island’s related problems of taxation and affordable housing are frequently referred to as a “crisis,” or synonyms thereof. Thus, the correct response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s makeshift proposal is, “I have a better plan!” Sadly, neither Mayor Francis Murray, County Executive Bruce Blakeman nor the gubernatorial candidates have anything positive to offer except to say “fight.” Federal funds, beyond short term/5 percent payment in lieu of taxes, may be available, but not without a viable plan. These problems are greater than Rockville Centre, but we are responsible for our patch and for our part in the multi-party cooperation necessary for all to succeed. Decades of “fight” have gotten us to “crisis.” More sophisticated skills are needed. Opportunities exist: There have been reports that cooperation seems to have advanced Hempstead’s Carman

Place projects; the Herald’s sensible Jerry Kremer suggests a look at Mitchel Field; in Rockville Centre, the 50 Sunrise deal is not completed. Given the recent disfavor for office work, that project may warrant reconsideration. Blakeman could put a moratorium on commercial property deals pending

a study to determine which parcels are suitable for residential development. Hochul is making an offer, a move. Local leaders need to make a better one. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

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lost my father six years ago. Of the painful dealings I’ve faced in my life up until now, nothing has quite compared to that searing loss. The news of his death had to cross an ocean to reach me. I was in New York. He was in a hospice in Ecuador, battling stomach cancer until his last breath. We never had a proper goodbye. My father’s untimely death has been brought into sharper focus by the departure of another significant man in my life, the Herald Community NewJUAN papers’ executive editor, Scott BrinLASSO ton. After 28 years here, Scott has moved on to his next adventure, teaching full-time at Hofstra University this spring before beginning a long-term research project. Scott’s hands were full this past year, training and guiding a new crop of young journalists — including me. It’s hard to imagine the editorial team without him. He was not only my boss, but also my mentor. I came to the Herald from Columbia University, with a degree in creative writing and political science. With no journalism training, I banked on the

strength of my writing to get my foot in the door. And Scott took a chance on me, swinging that door wide open. His first order was that I head to the public library for a copy of Carole Rich’s dazzlingly comprehensive “Writing and Reporting the News: A Coaching Method.” It’s a crash course for fledgling journalists on how to report and write the news, and Rich’s fierce clarity on the subject hooked me. I absorbed everything I could from the book, but that was only the beginning. The real work of journalism began as a form of personal transformation: Turning myself into a community reporter in Valley Stream, where I’d never set foot, let alone lived. I did it by talking to people, taking in the scenery, breathing the air, and immersing myself in the issues people care about — and doing it all amid the time crunch of weekly story deadlines. But before I could become an identifiable — and, I hope, trusted — figure in the community, I was the new kid on the block. It was brutal at first. But while I toiled and sweated, slammed against walls, and had doors slam on me, Scott was always my anchor and guiding compass.

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LETTERS Where’s the outrage? To the Editor: Governance is hard. Saying no is easy. That’s why it’s no surprise that Mayor Francis Murray and Trustee Michael Sepe stomped their feet like petulant 5-year-olds and said no to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to increase the number of multifamily houses in New York state. Hochul’s proposal attempts to find a way to keep young people living in New York, because many are fleeing due to the high cost of living here. Is it a perfect proposal? No. But it attempts to address a serious issue. Good for the governor. The reasoned, rational, response by our local elected officials would be, “We disagree with Governor Hochul’s proposal, but it attempts to address a serious issue. We look forward to working with the governor to try to resolve the issue in a different fashion.” This would require, however, that our trustee and mayor have ideas on how to keep young people from being priced out of

Humane, relaxed and easygoing, he helped me navigate the terrain of a profession he’s known most of his adult life. When I faltered or overstepped my bounds, I dusted myself off and got back in the trenches with him. Scott never took his eyes off the story. The story mattered most. I learned by his example. And things got better. I’m not, at least not willfully, looking for paternal substitutes in the men around me. But I couldn’t help but see the similarities to a father-son relationship in the interactions between Scott and me. I couldn’t help thinking of him as approximating — no matter how incidentally or innocuously — a second father. In these times, a son rarely has the chance to get lost in his dad’s world. And the grimmer fact is that millions of men in America grow up without a father. The quality of father-son bonding also seems to have depreciated. I’m not talking about the everyday guy-bonding stuff, like sitting with Pops on the couch and watching a game. I’m talking about being at his side in the midst of his work — engaging with all your senses in an endeavor the old man treasures or excels in. Sons need those moments to learn how Dad operates in the arena of life and possibly, hopefully,

discover kernels of insight — no matter how small or imperfect — to help them confidently move about in this chaotic and messy world. Especially when Dad is no longer there. That father-son sharing is a priceless gift. I wish I could have spent more time with my father. I think many men have the same wish. But he is gone, and the lessons he learned and the mistakes he made that he shared with me remain treasures to me. There is no second try at fatherhood. There is also great danger, I suspect, in making father figures out of the more experienced, admired and trusted men around us. We risk getting lost in their shadows, modeling ourselves after them instead of forging our own way. Scott Brinton leaves behind a towering volume of exceptional work, the product of a passion for community journalism. He has also, like a true teacher and friend, cultivated a team of journalists who are equipped to carry on the good fight: to articulate truth, to serve the communities we cover, and to see the humanity in the stories we have the privilege of telling. He has been a blessing in my life, and I bid him a fond goodbye and much joy in his next journey. Farewell, Captain. Juan Lasso is the editor of the Valley Stream Herald. Comments about this column? Jlasso@liherald.com.

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New York/Nassau County/Rockville Centre. What is clear is that our trustee and mayor have no ideas on how to address the issue. If they did, they would have presented them. Instead, they gave a half-assed presentation on transit-based development, at the end of which they said only, “I don’t like it.” Where are the alter native ideas? Where is the leadership necessary to take Rockville Centre into the future? It is clearly lacking. And by the way, the self-same trustees and mayor who want to preserve the “character” of the village allowed 220 Hempstead Ave. to be subdivided into five lots, and approved Avalon building two large apartment complexes on the west side of town. I think the only thing they want to preserve is developers making lots of money here in the village. Tell us your ideas, Mr. Mayor and Trustee Sepe. We’re waiting to hear them. MARC WIEMAN Rockville Centre

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