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RVC schools have a new superintendent Rockville Centre school officials announced on Tuesday that Matthew Gaven was set to be appointed the district’s new superintendent at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, after the Herald went to press. Story, Page 3.

Aug. 23, and Republicans had not announced an opponent at press time. Over the course of After spending years advo- his career, Pernick has worked cating for others as an attor- for the NAACP Legal Defense ney focused on voting rights, Fund, served on the Nassau Michael Pernick is County ethics seeking to succeed board under forTodd Kaminsky in mer County Executhe State Senate tive Laura Curran, this November. and has focused on Per nick, of voting rights and Rockville Centre, redistricting issues w a s s e l e c t e d by around the country. Democrats to run The 9th District for the seat in the had long been con9th District, which trolled by Republicovers much of the cans until Kaminsouthwestern corsky won a special ner of Nassau election in 2016. He County. announced in Feb“After spending ruary that he my career traveling would not seek rethe country mak- MICHAEL election. ing sure people had Per nick was their voices heard, PERNICK bor n with a rare I realized that what Candidate, heart condition I really wanted to State Senate called tetralogy of do was use my Fa l l o t , wh i ch i s voice for my comcaused by four munity,” Pernick said. “I’ve heart defects that are present been an advocate my whole at birth, and he had to undergo life.” emergency open-heart surgery Pernick, who turned 34 on two hours after he was born. April 26, does not yet have any- He had another procedure at one running against him who age 1 and another when he was would necessitate a Democrat- 22, and he underwent a pulmoic primary, which would be on CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

’ve been a fighter my whole life, and I’m doing this to fight for my neighbors and fight for my community.

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RVC doctor’s charges reduced Accused of recklessness in five opioid deaths By MICHAEL SMOLLINS and ROBERT TRAVERSO msmollins@lliherald.com, rtraverso@liherald.com

A former Rockville Centre physician who is accused of prescribing large amounts of opioids that led to the deaths of five patients has had five counts of murder against him reduced to reckless homicide by a Nassau County judge. “Reckless homicide cannot be elevated into depraved indiffer-

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for a controlled substance, six counts of second-degree forgery, two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, two counts of second-degree reckless endangerment and 22 counts of fourthdegree criminal diversion of prescription medications. His attorney, Nancy Bartling, said she was pleased that the charges were reduced. “This is very good news,” she said. “We CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Everyone becomes a winner on this gamble By TOM CARROZZA tcarrozza@liherald.com

Two years removed from an in-person fundraising event, the St. Agnes Cathedral School community will come together and gamble for a cause on May 14. The school board is hosting its first Casino Night, transforming the Parish Center on Quealy Place into a Las Vegas-like gambling hall to help fundraise for the 2022-23 school budget. After purchasing tickets online, parents and guardians of St. Agnes students will receive casino chips to wager in games of roulette, Texas hold’em, and blackjack. The first half of the night will help guests understand how each game is played before contests really get going. Toward the end of the night, chips earned by parents can be cashed in for raffle tickets in the hope of winning prizes for their children, such as going out to lunch with a teacher. “We’re trying to give them some experiences because we were so socially distanced for so long,” Principal Cecilia St. John said. The St. Agnes school board has met with St. John every other week since January to plan the revamped event. School board Vice President Michael Meehan said the idea of a Casino Night came from trying to differentiate from other events on people’s social calendars. The board is one of a few parent groups; along with the Mothers’ Club,

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THE ST. AGNES school board will host a Casino Night on May 14 to raise funds for the school’s budget. Fathers’ Club, and the Parents’ Association, that works with the school administration. Pre-pandemic, the board hosted a gala to help fund the school’s operating budget and lower tuition costs for the private school. The gala was a black-tie event at the illustrious Garden City Hotel, but six years ago, the board and then-newly hired St. John started discussing changes to make the event less formal. The board and St. John were able to squeeze in the last major in-person event in February 2020, but had

to adapt in 2021. Last year they held a virtual game show-like event and an appeal called “Action Today, Build for Tomorrow,” which made more than $140,000. Because of the low-cost of putting together the event, its net proceeds were triple what the school board would have received with the costs of an in-person event. “I think a lot of that was attributed to people’s generosity during Covid,” Meehan said. “Everyone was somewhat isolated and really couldn’t go out on a Friday or Saturday night, so we had kind of a captive

audience for it.” The goal for the night varies by year, but usually is set at between $70,000 and $100,000. Meehan said one of the lessons learned last year was that if the board could keep the cost down on the location of the event, more money could be devoted to the budget. But that doesn’t mean the school has skimped out on the location, as they are working with Lynbrook-based party company Casino Party 4U to create the feel of a real casino in the Parish Center. The company once even rented out equipment for Jennifer Lopez’s 40th birthday party for Marc Anthony. There will also be a jazz band to help set the mood, and local restaurant Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails will cater the event. “The school community always seems to rally together,” school board President Lauren Smith said. “It touches my heart when I need help and I can just reach out to people like this.” The school community includes the previous school board President Kerry Davi, who Smith referred to as a “rock star” for her work on the virtual event last year. Parents still looking to buy their tickets can visit stagnes-school.org/casino-ticketpurchase to order. As part of the school’s continued “Action Today, Build for Tomorrow” appeal, St. Agnes patrons can choose from the donation options ranging on the school’s website. Parents can also sponsor a casino table for between $300 and $500 on the school website.

RVC school officials appoint new superintendent By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

Rockville Centre school officials announced on Tuesday as the Herald went to press that they planned to appoint Matthew Gaven as the district’s next superintendent at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday Gaven, of Garden City, will take over the position on July 1, when Interim Superintendent Robert Bartels returns to his position of assistant superintendent for business and personnel. Gaven now serves as the deputy superintendent in the Mineola Public Schools, a position he has held for the past three years. “I have been privileged with a career path that I believe has fully prepared me for the position of superintendent of schools, and it is an honor to begin this phase of my professional journey in the highly-regarded Rockville Centre schools,” Gaven said in a statement. “I eagerly look forward to introducing myself to the staff, families, and broader community, and can’t wait to be part of the team of extraordinary professionals who are helping to guide the district to even greater heights.” Gaven has worked in Mineola schools since 2006. He started as an elementary school principal and went on to become a

middle school principal, director of pupil enjoy spending time relaxing at the beach personnel, director of technology, assis- with family and friends. The board’s decision comes in the wake tant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, assessment and technology of former Superintendent June Chang and then deputy superintendent. He began announcing his resignation last summer, just more than one year into a his career as an elementary five-year agreement with the school teacher in the Garden board. While Chang did not City Public Schools, and went publicly disclose his reasons on to serve as an elementary for leaving, he faced much school assistant principal and adversity after taking over for principal there. Dr. William Johnson, who had “This is a wonderful exclaserved as superintendent for mation point on a carefully 34 years before retiring in executed search process,” 2019. Chang had to navigate Board of Education President the district through the coroJohn O’Shea said in a statenavirus pandemic in his first ment. “Our Rockville Centre year on the job, and deal with school community was fully MATTHEW the ongoing controversy over involved and contributed sigmasking district students. nificantly to the work of our GAVEN Additionally, last July, the search consultants and the Superintendent school board voted, 3-2, Board of Education.” against his recommendation Gaven is a lifelong resident of Long Island and lives in Garden City to rehire South Side High School girls’ varwith his wife, Marie, and their three chil- sity soccer coach Jennifer Abgarian — dren, Emily, 20, Patrick, 19, and Katie, 17, Newsday’s All-Long Island girls’ soccer along with their pandemic puppy, Sully. Coach of the Year in 2020 — and her assisMatt and Marie can often be found on the tant, Chris Aloisi. The process that resulted in Gaven’s athletic fields during the weekends watching all three children play lacrosse at both appointment was led by an independent the high school and collegiate levels. When search consultant. Discussion groups and lacrosse season is over, Matt and Marie surveys were conducted by the group,

t is an honor to begin this phase of my professional journey.

which resulted in a candidate profile that helped guide the board’s search. The board then held interviews with seven of the topranked candidates and conducted followup interviews with a number of finalists, along with background checks. Gaven and the Board of Education have agreed on a three-year contract that runs through June 30, 2025. Annual evaluations by the board and discussions with the superintendent will determine future compensation increases. The contract also includes fringe benefits that are commensurate with school district leadership compensation in Nassau County. A copy of the agreement will be made available on the district’s website after board approval. Gaven holds a professional diploma in educational administration from Hofstra University, a master’s in computing and education from Teachers College, Columbia University, a master’s in elementary education from Hofstra and a bachelor’s in history from Providence College. Several transition events will be held for Gaven to meet with school community members before the start of his employment on July 1, and one of the first orders of business between the Board of Education and Gaven and his administrative team will be the development of goals for the 2022-23 school year.

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GEORGE BLATTI OVERPRESCRIBED opioids to five patients who died between 2016 and 2018.

New charges against RVC doctor: reckless homicide CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE never felt murder was an applicable charge. As a result of this reduction, we hope to litigate with the goal of getting George Blatti released on bail.” Throughout Blatti’s case, Nassau County prosecutors have noted that he was the first doctor to face second-degree murder charges in New York state under the legal theory that he acted with depraved indifference to human life. “He is a serial killer, in our opinion,” former District Attorney Madeline Singas said in March. “His prescription pad was as deadly as any lethal weapon.” Blatti formerly occupied a makeshift office inside what was once a Franklin Square RadioShack, which still contained merchandise racks on the walls and outdoor store signage. When he lost access to that space in 2019, he began prescribing medication from the parking lot of a Rockville Centre hotel where he was living at the time. When the Nassau County Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Unit began investigating opioid

overdoses in August 2018, it found that several people had obtained prescriptions from Blatti, then a general practitioner with no specialized training in pain management, Singas said in March. Prosecutors argued that as a doctor, Blatti should be viewed differently, and face harsher punishment, than a street-level drug dealer, because doctors are held to a higher legal standard and have knowledge that should help them foresee a potential patient overdose. But Ricigliano disagreed with that reasoning in his decision. Five patients died under Blatti’s care between 2016 and 2018. His victims were residents of Valley Stream, Hempstead and Floral Park, according to prosecutors. Authorities identified them as Geraldine Sabatasso, 50, Michael Kinzer, 44, Robert Mielinis, 55, Sean Quigley, 31, and Diane Woodring, 53. Blatti suffers from a number of medical issues, and Bartling was set to return to court later this month to argue that he should be released from jail while awaiting trial. Blatti has pleaded not guilty to the dozens of criminal counts against him.

Nassau County police are searching for a man who robbed a TD Bank in Rockville Centre on May 1. According to Robbery Squad detectives, Rockville Centre police responded to the bank, at 290 Merrick Road, after a robbery had occurred at about 11:23 a.m. When police arrived, the bank manager reported that an unknown man had approached her as she was working as a teller. He passed her a note that demanded cash. After she complied, the man put an undisclosed amount of money into a white bag and walked out of the bank. The subject was last seen traveling

west on Merrick Road. There were no injuries, and no report of the use of a weapons, according to police. The man was described as Black or Hispanic, light skinned, about 5 feet 9 or 5 feet 10 with an average build, and 50 to 60 years old. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants, a tan baseball cap and a light blue surgical mask at the time of the robbery. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the crime contacts the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers will remain anonymous.

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Thursday, May 5

annual junior carnival. Rain date is May 15.

The Making of the Godfather 50th Anniversary (Virtual)

Baby Shower for Moms-to-be Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital hosts this baby shower for all local momsto-be in its Garden of Caring (weather permitting). Come for raffles, giveaways, and meet and greets with physicians and mother/baby nurses. Email Elizabeth.Schwind@chsli.org. to register. Starts at 1 p.m.

Sal St. George leads this virtual program celebrating the Francis Ford Copolla mafia classic. Register online a the RVC Library website. Starts at 1 p.m.

Game Night (In-person) Play mahjong, canasta, bridge, and monay other games at the Rockville Centre library. Starts at 7 p.m.

St. Agnes School Board Casino Night The St. Agnes Parish Center hosts this school board-sponsored fundraising event at 7 p.m. Register online at the St. Agnes Cathedral School website.

Friday, May 6 Intermediate Bridge with Anne Bass

Wednesday, May 18

Come to the Rockville Centre Library for this class on how to play bridge. Learn to strategize and advance your skills as you play along with Anne. Register online at the library website. Starts at 10 a.m.

Women-to-Women Health Symposium

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Saturday, May 7

RVC named a Tree City USA for 34th year

30th Annual United Church Mothers’ Day Plant Sale

Boy Scout Troop 40 members celebrate Arbor Day by planting a new tree in the village green. Rockville Centre was again named a “Tree City USA” by on April 29.

The United Church of Rockville Centre, located at 430 Morris Avenue, is holding its Mothers’ Day Weekend Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 9 Monday Storytime (In-person) Children from ages 18 months to five years can join a RVC librarian-led storytime and sing-along. Register online at the RVC library website. Starts at 10 a.m.

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.

Tuesday, May 10 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.

What to Watch? (Hybrid) Join moderator Michael Matuszewski and Rockville Centre Library staffer

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Rob Siegel to discuss the shows everyone is watching and talking about. Register online at the library website. Starts at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 11 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.

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.

Rockville Centre School District Budget Hearing South Side High School hosts this budget hearing at 7:30 p.m. ahead of the May 17 vote.

Saturday, May 14 Hewitt Junior Carnival

Mercy Hospital and the Friends of Mercy come to the St. Agnes Parish Center for this women’s health symposium for education on diabetes, reducing colon cancer risks, detecting breast cancer, etc. Register by calling 516-626-3729. Starts at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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Hewitt Elementary School hosts its annual fair throughout the day on May 5. The Rockville Centre Library hosts a screening of the film Belfast on May 6 at 2 p.m. The board of zoning appeals meets at village hall on May 18 at 6 p.m. The Village of Rockville Centre hosts its mid-month meeting at village hall on May 19 at 6 p.m. The second annual RVC Classic Car Show starts at 9:30 a.m. on May 21 at parking field #2.

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Herald wins 17 state newspaper awards STAFF REPORT It was a big showing for Herald Community Newspapers at the New York Press Association spring conference last weekend in Saratoga Springs, with the group from Richner Communications winning 17 state awards, including top honors for in-depth reporting, column writing and spot news. The team of Nakeem Grant, Scott Brinton, Peter Belfiore, Sue Grieco and Jim Bernstein won the Thomas G. Butson Award for the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald following an April 2021 shooting at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop that killed one person, and injured two others. “Incredible local coverage of a local trauma,” judges from the Nebraska Press Association shared. “The spectrum of pieces — hard Courtesy of New York Press Association news, editorial, column, etc. — to HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS was well-represented at the New York Press Association’s spring conference in Saratoga Springs last widen the context and learning weekend, where the group won a total of 28 state awards. From left, reporters Will Sheeline and Tom Carrozza; senior reporter Mallory Wilson; from this event and its impact on publisher emeritus Cliff Richner; senior editor Laura Lane; senior reporter Karina Kovac; sales/marketing associate Jessica Kleiman; digital the community was exemplary.” The team also earned top honors sales manager Lori Berger; sales vice president Rhonda Glickman; executive editor Michael Hinman; senior reporter Jordan Vallone; Riverdale for spot news for their coverage of Press editor Gary Larkin; and deputy editor Jeffrey Bessen. the shooting, that ultimately led to Community Newspapers. “I am so proud murder charges for Gabriel DeWitt to be a part of this team.” Wilson, who reportedly worked as a cart Other runner-up wins included: collector at the supermarket. Senior editor Laura Lane finished as a ■ Coverage of religion for Andrew Garrunner-up in the in-depth news category cia and Jordan Vallone for the Merrick as well for her coverage of speed enforceHerald with stories described by judges as ment on the roads around schools for the “very strongly worded and political” filled East Meadow Herald. with “lots of good quotes.” “Really solid reporting on a local issue that may not have seemed particularly ■ Best obituaries for Jeffrey Bessen, prinewsworthy, but after research, was demmarily on his remembrance of Jim Steinonstrated to be a looming safety issue that man. “The lede made me want to keep — unchecked — could have had tragic reading,” according to one judge. “The consequences,” the judges said. “And Ms. more I read, the more I wanted to read.” Lane’s reporting had an actual impact, ■ Best editorials for Brinton in the Merwith changes to speed zone and enforcerick Herald, praised for putting “faces” on ment.” editorials. “Each editorial led off with a That coverage also earned Lane a runnarrative lead paragraph about someone ner-up spot for community leadership affected, which helped readers relate to behind a team of reporters from The Postthe issue.” Standard in Syracuse. Brinton also won first place for his column writing that would appear on the Herald opinion pages. “I am immensely proud of our team for once again being recognized for the tremendous work they do serving our communities week in and week out,” said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “Never has local journalism been more important than during the past two years. Throughout the entire pandemic, our team of essential workers has been in the communities telling the stories of our neighbors., businesses and institutions. “Our company is proudly familyowned, which allows us to impartially report the facts. From critical health information and school updates, to celebrations of life’s milestones and more, we’ve got you covered.” Former photo editor Christina Daly was a runner-up for the state’s Photographer of the Year behind Erica Miller from The Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Judges commended her on a “nice collection of

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FORMER HERALD STAFF photographer Christina Daly was honored as a runner-up for Photographer of the Year by the New York Press Association for photos like this one, which originally appeared on the cover of Living in Franklin Square/Elmont. excellent work” where Daly “caught more than the action” with her photographs. Former reporters Kate Nalepinski, Brian Stieglitz and Stephanie Banat were recognized for their education coverage inside the pages of the Wantagh Herald. Judges praised them for the “balance of hard news and features related to the schools, keeping people informed on mask and vaccine protocols, while also showcasing new programs and providing that human interest piece that is so vital.” Photographer Brian Ballweg was awarded runner-up status for his sports action photos that appeared in the Lyn-

brook/East Rockaway Herald, after prompting one judge to “almost feel the pain” in an athletic play. Herald creative director Jeffrey Negrin and features/special sections editor Karen Bloom were runners-up for best large space ad for Lynbrook/East Rockaway, while Negrin also earned honors for best house ad/ad campaign. Mona Waitzman was a runner-up for best small space ad. “It takes a great team, from every department, to bring home the awards we have this weekend,” said Rhonda Glickman, vice president of sales for Herald

The Heralds also received honorable mentions for a news story from Andrew Garcia, and for best special section-advertising for Negrin’s graduation issue that appeared in the Rockville Centre Herald. The Riverdale Press in the Bronx earned 11 awards, including top honors for general excellence, overall design, editorial page and newsprint special sections. That paper was led up until earlier this year by Michael Hinman, who is now executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Overall, the publications from Herald Community Newspapers won 28 state awards, allowing it to finish in the top three newspaper groups and chains in New York. In all, more than 130 newspapers participated in this year’s competition, submitting 2,481 entries in 67 categories.

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Islanders cap first season at UBS Arena Following incredible back-to-back appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Islanders and their fans will have to wait until next season to experience the Stanley Cup Playoffs at UBS Arena. The Islanders concluded their inaugural campaign at UBS last Friday evening with a 6-4 loss to the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Isles finished 37-34-10, including a 20-16-5 mark at home following a difficult 0-5-2 start in the state-of-the-art venue. After an unprecedented 13-game road trip to open the season, the Islanders played their first game at UBS Arena on Nov. 20 against the Calgary Flames and fell short, 5-2. Next season marks the Islanders’ 50th anniversary as an NHL franchise. Limited season ticket memberships are available. For information, call (888) 694-7537, or email memberships@newyorkislanders. com. —Tony Bellissimo

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The Islanders wenT 20-16-5 in their inaugural season at UBS Arena in Elmont.

MekhI walTers, of Elmont, above, worked the UBS Arena main entrance and handed out Islanders bucket hats to fans on April 28. CharlIe MCanulla of Bellmore, above, showed off his Islanders art as he entered UBS Arena April 28. The walls ThroughouT the second-level rotunda at UBS Arena honor famous Long Islanders like ‘Dr. J.’ Julius Erving. aT lefT,, MaTT Martin of the Islanders, right, tangled with Washington’s Anthony Mantha April 28.

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Long Beach Sophomore Flag Football/Soccer COMING OFF A second straight Honorable Mention All-County soccer season that saw her lead Long Beach’s midfield and give the competition fits, Roberts is tearing up Nassau County’s newest sport. She’s a standout linebacker and running back for the Marines’ flag football team and never comes off the field, coach Lori DeVivio said. Roberts totaled 18 tackles in the first two games and also rushed for over 100 yards.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, May 5

Baseball: V.S. North at Lynbrook ...........................4:30 p.m. Baseball: East Meadow at Baldwin .......................4:45 p.m. Baseball: Carey at Sewanhaka .............................4:45 p.m. Softball: Long Beach at Seaford ...........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Plainedge at Wantagh ...................4:45 p.m. Softball: Hewlett at Elmont......................................... 5 p.m. Baseball: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway ................5:15 p.m.

Friday, May 6

Boys Lacrosse: Mepham at Baldwin .....................4:30 p.m. Baseball: Wantagh at Clarke .................................4:45 p.m. Softball: Sewanhaka at Lynbrook..........................4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Calhoun ..........................4:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at Long Beach .........4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at East Meadow ............... 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: West Hempstead at Lawrence ........... 5 p.m. Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central .............................. 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Roslyn at Long Beach ........................ 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Kennedy ................................... 1 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Lynbrook ........................... 3 p.m.

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JUNIOR ATTACK RYAN Mayerhofer, right, made a move to the cage during the Cyclones’ 13-4 victory over Island Trees last Friday. against Wantagh off an assist from sophomore Michael Aiello, who has impressed with 13 tallies. “We have three new attackmen this year, so all three of those guys with a junior in Ryan Mayerhofer and the two sophomores in Aiello and [Owen] West,” DiPietro said. “All three of those guys have blended in very well to start the season.” Another sophomore, Michael Melkonian, is emerging as one of the top faceoff specialists in the county by exceeding the

80 percent mark several times this season while posting a 70-percent clip overall. The defense has yielded double-digit goals just once this season and is led by midfielders Jack Lozito, Dan Capitelli and Luke Schwartzberg and defenseman Pat Erickson, Logan Kelly, Pat Mullin and Ryan Kassl. All-Conference goaltender Tommy Gentile has been busy this season by averaging just over 10 saves a game, including 14 against Massapequa and a season-high tying 16 against Wantagh.

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Before the season, South Side boys’ lacrosse coach Steve DiPietro wasn’t sure how his team would respond to the “new challenge” of moving to the ultra-competitive Nassau Class C. So far, the Cyclones have responded in a big way. South Side enters the final third of the season with an impressive 4-1 conference mark and sit 7-3 overall at press time, including big victories against some of the county’s top teams. The Cyclones have already matched their entire 2021 win total thanks to some timely scoring, stout defense and goaltending, and some young players poised to be future stars. South Side started the year 6-0, which included dramatic overtime wins over Massapequa (7-1) and Wantagh (6-4) in which it trailed 5-2 at halftime each time. That was followed up by a 17-4 walloping at Plainedge on April 9 and a 14-4 rout of Floral Park three days later that was ignited by a nine-goal first period. South Side eventually endured its first slump of the season with close defeats to Farmingdale and Port Washington and a 14-8 setback to Manhasset (8-2, 6-0 conference), the best ‘C’ team in the Conference CD division, but rebounded with a 13-4 home win over Island Trees last Friday in which the Cyclones led 8-0 at halftime. “The guys certainly over those first six games raised the expectations of what we’re capable of,” DiPietro said. “I thought it was going to be slow going, but the kids showed ob\a lot of character and a lot of our ability being able to hold off a strong Syosset team and being able to come back against Massapequa and Wantagh.” Brady West scored three times against Island Trees to become the first Cyclone to hit the 20-goal plateau, one more than his entire 2021 All-County total. His goal 2:27 into overtime handed Massapequa its only loss. Offensive depth has also keyed the Cyclones’ success with 17 different players netting goals this season and 18 collecting at least one point. Junior Ryan Mayerhofer is second on the club with 14 goals and 21 points, including the overtime winner

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RVC resident is hoping to succeed Kaminsky the closures after Pernick and the group fought them. Pernick and his wife, Elizabeth, bought a home in nary valve replacement three years ago. Along the Rockville Centre five years ago. He worked for a priway, he began advocating for others who have heart issues and other health challenges, and then turned vate law firm, and then, in 2017, Curran, a Democrat, and the County Legislature unanimously appointed his attention to voting rights. He said that based on his history and experiences, him to its Board of Ethics. There, he said, he strove for good, honest government, a focus he a major part of his platform is to fight for would keep, he added, if he were elected. affordable health care. “I believe that we “I will continue that fight for clean, ethneed to do more to expand access to ical government,” Pernick said, “which is affordable, quality health care,” Pernick more important now than ever, especially said. “Nobody should ever have to choose with taxes on the rise.” He hopes to take between paying health care costs or payon corruption, inefficiency and waste in ing for your rent or your mortgage.” As a government, building on his work with senator, he said, he would pursue insurthe ethics board His goals also include ance reform in Albany, so insurance commaking Long Island more affordable, and panies would cover more health care costs reducing property taxes. To do so, he said, for seniors and families. MICHAEL the state formula for school aid needs to Per nick grew up in Albertson, and be amended so that Long Island receives a attended Herricks High School. He stud- PERNICK greater share. ied government at Wesleyan University in Candidate, Pernick said he has taken a break from Connecticut, and earned a law degree State Senate practicing law in order to be a full-time from New York University. His work with candidate, and has spent time going door the NAACP Legal Defense Fund took him to door and talking to residents about the to places like Florida, Louisiana and Georgia, where he coordinated efforts to combat voter issues they care about. “I’ve been a fighter my whole life, and I’m doing this to fight for my neighbors and suppression and racial discrimination in voting. One of the LDF’s most well-known efforts took fight for my community,” he said. “No one will work place in Cobb County, Ga., where officials attempted harder than me, and no one will push harder than me to close more than half of the county’s early-voting to deliver for the South Shore, to fight for affordabilisites — mostly in Black and Latino neighborhoods — ty and to get real results that matter to our communibefore an election in January 2021, but scaled back on ty.” CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

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CRIME WATCH ■ On April 22 at 11:24 a.m., Rachel Clayborn, 37, of Rockville Centre, was arrested and charged with second- and thirddegree menacing after an incident in the vicinity of North Centre Avenue.

Larceny ■ At 10:49 a.m., a motorist reported that her catalytic converter was stolen from her car while it was parked at 165 N. Village Ave. ■ A customer notified police that someone stole her credit card while she was at Cabo restaurant on April 19 at 9:03 p.m.

Fire ■ On April 21 at 12:35 a.m., a Seaman Avenue resident reported a fire in his home. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and Nassau County Police Department Arson Squad deemed the blaze to be accidental.

Robbery ■ At 1:04 p.m. on April 23, a delivery driver notified police that someone stole his car while he left it running and unat-

tended in Municipal Parking Field No. 7. He was also struck by the vehicle as it left the scene.

Graffiti ■ The building manager at 119 N. Park Ave. reported that someone damaged several air conditioning units with paint on April 19 at 11:10 a.m.

Narcotics destruction ■ On April 20 at 11:37 a.m., 18 pounds of pharmaceuticals were transferred from the Rockville Centre Police Department’s drug take-back box and transferred to the NCPD for destruction.

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THE OLd OrcHard House was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., which he built at Sagamore Hill in 1938.

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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, local residents, visitors, academics and Roosevelt enthusiasts have been deprived of full access to Sagamore Hill National Historical Site. Next month, the museum and park will fully reopen the second floor of the Theodore Roosevelt House and the Old Orchard House. Deemed a national historic site in 1962, Sagamore Hill has been closed only a handful of times. From 2011 to 2015 it was closed for a complete restoration of the house, and there have been a handful of government shutdowns over the last several decades — most recently in 2018 and 2019, when disagreements between President Donald Trump and Congress over immigration policy and construction of the border forced national parks around the country to close their doors. As the pandemic has eased, Sagamore Hill has gradually reopened, while abiding by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and government health guidelines. According to Jonathan Parker, the Oyster Bay park’s superintendent, ensuring the safety of guests and employees has always been a priority. “As a federal facility, we follow a couple of different parameters that guide our operations, such as the Safer Federal Wo rk f o r c e Ta s k Fo r c e, ” P a rke r explained. “Although our passion is to bring people into the park, our priority is public health and safety.” After the initial shutdown in March 2020, Sagamore Hill’s park and beach were reopened to the public that June. Then, last July, the Theodore Roosevelt House reopened for short guided tours on the first floor. Next Thursday, the house will reopen

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SagamOrE HILL OccupIES 83 acres, and during Roosevelt’s lifetime it was known as the Summer White House. its second floor. Visitors will be able to view the bedrooms, studies, bath chambers and servants’ quarters where the president and his family lived. Then, on May 28, the Old Orchard House, where the Theodore Roosevelt Museum is housed, will begin welcoming visitors again. The building was the summer home of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Teddy’s oldest son. The museum chronicles Roosevelt’s life and career, and his rise to the presidency. Bill Bleyer, the author of “Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt’s Summer White House,” said he was excited about the reopening. There are numerous

scholarly artifacts and documents in the museum that he and other writers will soon have access to again, he said. “They don’t just have the Sagamore Hill archives here, they have all of his letters from his childhood home as well — critical documents,” Bleyer said. “So, for researchers like myself, this has been a long two-year wait.” Although the park has not been fully accessible to visitors, Parker said it has not been idle. The delay in reopening is partially attributable to renovations and repairs in the historic buildings. “There’s a lot that goes on here behind the scenes that people don’t know about,”

Parker said. “We’ve done archaeological digs, renovations, worked on our guide experience. We can’t wait to welcome local, national and international tourists back to Sagamore Hill.” The old visitor center, which was destroyed by a fire on Christmas Eve in 2018, has been demolished. The park will welcome visitors to a new visitor center in the Old Orchard House when it opens Memorial Day Weekend. Plans are also in the works for a major renovation of Sagamore Hill’s porch and foundations, but that not affect tours inside the house. Jay Perrell, treasurer of the Friends of Sagamore Hill, stressed how important the full reopening is for the local community and Roosevelt fans everywhere. “We look forward to the total site being open in the near future,” Perrell said. “It’ll be great for the community, since it’ll bring visitors from around the country, and really from around the world.” According to data from the National Park Service, Sagamore Hill had roughly 105,000 visitors in 2020. By the service’s calculation, they contributed roughly $6.3 million to the local economy. And that data was collected the first year of the pandemic, indicating the impact Sagamore Hill has even when hobbled by an international health crisis. Harriet Clark, executive director of Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall Museum, who enjoys walking around the Sagamore Hill park, stressed the importance of the historical site’s reopening for the community. “I’m just delighted that we’ll be able to enjoy the museum again,” she said. “The rising tide lifts all ships: Frequently, people who come to Sagamore Hill come to us at Raynham Hall as well. History lovers are drawn to our historic village.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 5/11/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 355/22. - 356/22. NR ROCKVILLE CENTRE Soheir Habib, Mother/Daughter Res.(2nd kitchen); Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, construct 2nd story addition with balcony & roofed over open porch both attached to dwelling., W/s Waterview Dr., 220’ S/o Pershing Blvd., a/k/a 1282 Waterview Dr. N.C.P.C. Local Determination. This notice is only for new cases in Rockville Center within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 885/Hearing---05112022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 131170 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES AND/OR WATER RENT ARREARS AND/OR GARBAGE DISPOSAL FEES AND/OR A S S E S S M E N T S REMAINING UNPAID FOR THE YEARS 2020 AND 2021. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the New York Real Property Tax Law as applicable to the Village of Rockville Centre (“Village”), and pursuant to direction of the Village Board of Trustees, the undersigned Village ClerkTr e a s u r e r / V i l l a g e Administrator will sell at

Public Auction in the manner provided by law on May 26, 2022 at 10:00 am local prevailing time in the Auditorium of the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 No Oceanside Rd., Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York, so much of each of the following parcels upon which Village Taxes and/or Water Rent Arrears and/or Garbage Disposal Fees and/or Assessments remain unpaid for the years 2020 and 2021 as will be sufficient to discharge the taxes and/or water rent arrears and/or garbage disposal fees and/or assessments, fees, interest and discharges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. The Village reserves the right to withdraw any property prior to the sale of its lien. The parcels have not been researched to determine what the public records reflect regarding these properties, and the Village makes no representation with respect to such records or property status. Before bidding, all tax lien purchasers should investigate what the public records disclose about the property in question. All persons bidding at the sale will be required to produce identification with full legal name and address. Persons acting as agent for another will be required to produce documentation of authority. Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid tax liens purchased and held by the Village. The purchaser or purchasers of such tax sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned within TEN days after the sale pursuant to the provisions of Section 1454 of the New York Real Property Tax Law and Village Local Law #12-1994. Payment may be made only by cash, money order, bank check or certified check. No personal checks will be accepted. Where no bid is made and/or the bidder does not timely pay the balance of the bid, it shall be deemed that the tax lien for that premises has been purchased by and sold to the Village of Rockville Centre. THE VILLAGE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO ANY LIEN PURCHASER REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF THE PURCHASE OF OR FORECLOSURE UPON ANY LIEN. The following is a list or statement of the Real Estate upon which such Tax and/or Garbage Disposal Fees and/or

Assessments are unpaid for the years 2020 and 2021 with a statement of the amount of tax, and/or water rent arrears, and/or garbage disposal fees, and/or assessments, fees, interest and charges thereon to May 1, 2022. NAME OF OWNER OR OCCUPANT AS IT APPEARS ON ASSESSMENT ROLL; DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY; TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAX, WATER RENT ARREARS, GARBAGE DISPOSAL FEES, ASSESSMENTS, FEES, INTEREST CHARGES AT MAY 1, 2022. Nancy Howard Clerk-Treasurer/Village Administrator 2020 Sec 38, Blk 168, Lot 12 Daniel & Gina Riordan 14 Wallace St $ 7,239.68 Sec 38, Blk 191, Lot 7 55 Front St LLC 55 Front St $ 10,165.35 Sec 38, Blk 295, Lot 2 45 N Village LLC 45 No Village Ave $ 5,916.72 Sec 38, Blk 295, Lot 32 45 N Village LLC 45 No Village Ave $ 132.05 2021 Sec 35, Blk 071, Lot 82 Emil & Aiga Mazzanobile 101 Lakeside Dr $ 5,896.87 Sec 35, Blk 088, Lot 22 Estate of Estella Mitchell 65 Lakeside Dr $ 5,335.12 Sec 36, Blk 243, Lot 104 Eric & Debra Penkava 38 Marlborough Ct $ 3,228.00 Sec 36, Blk 244, Lot 148 Andrew & Tara Tassani Vacant Lot – Salem Rd $ 161.64 Sec 36, Blk 289, Lot 30 Camva Equities LLC 7 Richmond Rd $ 9,966.92 Sec 36, Blk 302, Lot 5 Michael & Generosa Postiglione 52 Reeve Rd $ 2,838.79 Sec 36, Blk 335, Lot 85 James & Xochitl Pellegrini 16 Andover Rd $ 7,158.91 Sec 36, Blk 347, Lot 160 Edward & Kathleen Maelia 7 Bedford Ave $ 2,896.07 Sec 36, Blk 348, Lot 31 86 Buckingham LLC 86 Buckingham Rd $ 3,981.99 Sec 36, Blk 356, Lot 413 Genao Developments LLC 111 Shepherd St $ 1,886.11 Sec 36, Blk 361, Lot 304 Donald & Ruth Boklan 125 Fonda Rd $ 6,793.67

Sec 36, Blk 361, Lot 309.A Robert & Amy Philbin 135 Fonda Rd $ 3,823.43 Sec 36, Blk 363, Lot 49 Brian Croutier 51 Voorhis Ave $ 3,796.29 Sec 36, Blk 380, Lot 42 Emmanuel & Rosalinda Jose 79 Whitehall Rd $ 1,160.75 Sec 36, Blk 380, Lot 116 Dennis & Kathleen O’Donnell 496 Raymond St $ 2,157.45 Sec 36, Blk 382, Lot 126 David McKelvey 180 Fonda Rd $ 5,752.52 Sec 36, Blk 396, Lot 43 Noriko Joy Pacella 183 Fonda Rd $ 2,927.73 Sec 36, Blk 499, Lot 41 Ingibjorg Gallagher LE 21 Knollwood Rd $ 400.95 Sec 38, Blk 159, Lot 13 RVC Associates LP 165 No Village Ave $ 57,332.11 Sec 38, Blk 163, Lot 116 Lawrence & Sarah Stoehr 100 Harvard Ave $ 4,123.07 Sec 38, Blk 163, Lot 134 Mary T O’Neill 19 Royal Rd $ 2,203.68 Sec 38, Blk 168, Lot 12 Daniel & Gina Riordan 14 Wallace St $ 7,211.04 Sec 38, Blk 183, Lot 134 Andrew & Jeannine Morris 15 Killarney Lane $ 803.80 Sec 38, Blk 188, Lot 27 Peter Mussillo 65 Hempstead Ave $ 2,115.24 Sec 38, Blk 189, Lot 17 Estate of Kathleen Powell 83 Clinton Ave $ 1,107.98 Sec 38, Blk 193, Lot 102 23 Maple Ave LLC 23 Maple Ave $ 591.60 Sec 38, Blk 193, Lot 146 23 Maple Ave LLC 23 Maple Ave $ 6,223.03 Sec 38, Blk 198, Lot 78 Patrick & Patricia Maher 80 Walnut Ave $ 1,539.40 Sec 38, Blk 204, Lot 658 Noriko Joy Pacella 166 Burtis Ave $ 1,840.89 Sec 38, Blk 213, Lot 43 Joanne Harms 83 Marvin Ave $ 2,038.85 Sec 38, Blk 215, Lot 115 John Jamoulis 416 Morris Ave

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Sec 38, Blk 318, Lot 352 1 No Village LLC 1 No Village Ave $ 5,148.74 Sec 38, Blk 323, Lot 132 Jessica Lynn Donaldson, Ttee George G Haase Irrev Trust 165 Lincoln Ave $ 1,671.76 Sec 38, Blk 332, Lot 1 Mark & Anne Kilarjian 54 So Forest Ave $ 5,517.08 Sec 38, Blk 337, Lot 145 Jacqueline Romanelli 492 Merrick Rd $ 3,282.27 Sec 38, Blk 345, Lot 274 South Long Beach Rd LLC 62 So Long Beach Rd $ 7,971.91 Sec 38, Blk 345, Lot 342 S&J Ocean Properties Inc 58 So Long Beach Rd $ 4,556.77 Sec 38, Blk 347, Lot 351 Kevin & Lynn Carlson 46 Ormond St $ 2,698.10 Sec 38, Blk 354, Lot 1 Factor Dynamics 156 So Long Beach Rd $ 7,468.70 Sec 38, Blk 396, Lot 57 Gary & Marilyn Ossam 84 Woods Ave $ 1,451.98 Sec 38, Blk 416, Lot 27 Kathleen Miller 25 Scott Pl $ 1,509.26 Sec 38, Blk 436, Lot 435 U324 Don Dreyer 99 So Park Ave – Unit 324 $ 1,693.18 Sec 38, Blk 439, Lot 50 Jon Michnovicz 90 Windsor Ave $ 2,609.97 Sec 38, Blk 514, Lot 107 Pensco Trust Co LLC & Nenad Grlic 14 Milton Ct $ 3,379.61 Sec 54, Blk D.03, Lot 2 Michael & Patricia Bonagura 8 Gateway $ 5,469.88 Sec 54, Blk D.03, Lot 45 Doris Varca Vacant Land - Fenway $ 157.92

Sec 38, Blk 281, Lot 4 County Acquisitions LLC 165 No Forest Ave $3,009.68

Sec 54, Blk 60.02, Lot 44 Tiffany & Roa LLC 212 Seaman Ave $ 4,836.40

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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Y DE LA BIBLIOTECA DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE ROCKVILLE CENTER UNION CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York se llevará a cabo el 17 de Mayo de 2022 en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York para los siguientes fines: a) Votar sobre el presupuesto escolar anual y el presupuesto de la biblioteca para el año escolar 2022/2023 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito para los fines anteriores; b) Elegir a un miembro de la Junta de Educación en general por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de julio de 2022, para suceder a John O’Shea, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2022; c) Elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de la Biblioteca en general a partir del 1 de Julio de 2022: (i) por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2022, para suceder a Michael Ludwig, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2022; y (ii) por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2022, para suceder a Susanne Morahan, la titular, cuyo período en el cargo vence el 30 de Junio de 2022. d) Votar sobre otras propuestas que puedan presentarse ante la asamblea y llevar a cabo otros negocios autorizados por la ley. SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York, llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos para el año escolar 2022/2023 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2022. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, el 12 de Abril de 2022 a las 7:30 p. m. Copias detalladas del presupuesto escolar propuesto estarán disponibles en cada edificio escolar, el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson y la biblioteca pública. SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación realizará una audiencia pública el 4 de Mayo de 2022 a las 7:30 p. m. en South Side High School ubicada en 140 Shepherd Street,

Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar el gasto de fondos y la presupuestando por tanto lo relativo a la asignación de los fondos necesarios para sufragar los gastos necesarios de este Distrito Escolar para el año escolar 2022/2023, en cuyo momento y lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema del mismo tendrán oportunidad de ser oídas. No se pueden hacer cambios a los gastos en esta audiencia pública. SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto correspondiente para el año fiscal 2022/2023 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2022. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Center, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York el 12 de Abril de 2022 a las 7:30 p. m. Copias detalladas del presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca estarán disponibles en la Biblioteca. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 10 de Mayo de 2022 a las 7:30 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Center ubicada en 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar los gastos fondos y la presupuestación por lo tanto relativa a la asignación de fondos necesarios para hacer frente a los gastos necesarios de esta dicha Biblioteca para el año escolar 2022/2023, en cuyo momento y lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema de la misma tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchados . No se pueden hacer cambios en los gastos en este momento. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión Anual y la Elección se llevarán a cabo votando propuestas y candidatos en máquinas de votación el 17.de Mayo de 2022, comenzando a las 7:00 a. m. y terminando a las 9:00 p. m. en South Side High School ubicado en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar), excluyendo dinero público, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y la operación del sistema escolar para el año siguiente, puede ser inspeccionado a partir del

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3 de Mayo de 2022 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual en el sitio web del Distrito, en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson y en cada escuela en la que se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 a.m. excepto Sábado, Domingo o festivos. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para los fines de la Biblioteca (presupuesto de la Biblioteca), excluyendo los fondos públicos, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca para el año siguiente, pueden ser inspeccionados en la Biblioteca a partir del 26 de Abril de 2022 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual, excepto en días festivos. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las nominaciones para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de la Biblioteca, a menos que la ley disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante petición suscrita por al menos sesenta (60) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las peticiones se presentarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente el 18 de Abril de 2022. Esta petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y residencia de los candidatos. Se considerarán elegidos para cubrir las vacantes los candidatos que obtengan el mayor número de votos. Cuando los mandatos sean de diferente duración, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será elegido para el mandato más largo. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara que no está dispuesto a servir. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se permitirá el registro de votantes en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, durante el horario de 8:15 a. m. y 4:30 p. m. en días hábiles escolares hasta el 12 de Mayo de 2022. Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el registro de votantes incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro; y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan

votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario años anteriores a la elaboración de este registro; y (3) votantes registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau. Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los registros que contienen los nombres de todas las personas con derecho a votar en la Elección Anual que se llevará a cabo el 17 de Mayo de 2022 se archivarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street , Rockville Centre, New York, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito cinco días antes de esta Elección Anual, excepto el Domingo, entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 4:30 p. m. de Lunes a Viernes y con cita previa el Sábado. El registro también estará abierto para inspección en las urnas el día de esta Elección Anual, 17 de Mayo de 2022, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p.m. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante las horas de votación en la Asamblea y Elección Anual del Distrito el 17 de Mayo de 2022 en el lugar de votación con el fin de preparar un registro para las asambleas o elecciones del Distrito que se llevarán a cabo más de treinta días después del 17 de Mayo de 2022. Este registro deberá incluyen (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro, y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o conducida en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario anteriores a la preparación de este registro. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia para la elección del Distrito Escolar y la Biblioteca se pueden solicitar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse no antes de los treinta ( 30) días antes de la elección. Si se va a enviar una boleta por correo a un votante elegible, el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir la solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección o se puede

recoger una solicitud en persona en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el día anterior la elección por el votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto en ausencia enviada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de Mayo de 2022, el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección hasta el día anterior a la Elección Anual. en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, excepto los Domingos, en el horario de 8:15 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. entre semana y con cita previa los Sábados. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o boletas. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y que muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibida por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior después del día anterior la elección. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier proposición o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos ciento cincuenta (150) votantes calificados del

Distrito y radicada en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito entre las horas de 8:15 a. m. y 4:30 p. m., a más tardar el día 30 anterior a la reunión o elección, momento en el cual se votará sobre esta pregunta o proposición, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que sean se requiere que se indique en el aviso publicado o publicado de la reunión o para aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial del Distrito. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Sección 495 de la Ley Real Estate Tax Act requiere que el Distrito adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto y el informe de exención. Este informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad legal y mostrará el acumulado. impacto de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, este informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios del Distrito mantenido por el Distrito para Avisos Públicos, así como en el sitio web del Distrito. POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Junta convocará una Reunión Especial dentro de las veinticuatro horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el fin de examinar y tabular este informe de los resultados de la boleta y declarar la resultados de la votación; y la Junta se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de funcionarios electorales para procesar y escrutar las boletas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación S2019a, subdivisión 2b en dicha esta Reunión Especial de la Junta. Fecha: 9 de Febrero de 2022 Rockville Centre, NY POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK MARYLOU CELIBERTI, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO 130220

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY ELECTION ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will be held on May 17, 2022 at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York for the following purposes: a) To vote upon the annual School budget and the Library budget for the school year 2022/2023 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes; b) To elect one member of the Board of Education at large for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2022, to succeed John O’Shea, the incumbent, whose term of office expires June 30, 2022; c) To elect two members of the Library Board at large commencing July 1, 2022: (i) for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2022, to succeed Michael Ludwig, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2022; and (ii) for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2022, to succeed Susanne Morahan, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2022. d) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting and conduct other business as authorized by law. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the school year 2022/2023 beginning July 1, 2022. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, on April 12, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed school budget will be available in each school building, the William H. Johnson Administration Building and the Public Library. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 4, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said

School District for school year 2022/2023, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this public hearing. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore for the fiscal year 2022/2023 beginning July 1, 2022. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York on April 12 2022, at 7:30 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed Library budget will be available in the Library. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Library Board will hold a public hearing on May 10, 2022, at 7:30 P.M. in the Rockville Centre Public Library located at 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said Library for school year 2022/2023, at which time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this time. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on said 17th day of May, 2022 commencing at 7:00 A.M. and ending at 9:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (School budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be inspected commencing on May 3, 2022 through the date of the Annual Meeting on the District’s website, in the William H. Johnson Administration Building and at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the

statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for Library purposes (Library budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the Library for the ensuing year, may be inspected at the Library commencing on April 26, 2022 through the date of the Annual Meeting, except for holidays. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education and the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least sixty (60) qualified voters of the District. Petitions shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. prevailing time on April 18, 2022. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidates. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to fill the vacancies. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voter registration shall be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at the William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, during the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on school business days through May 12, 2022. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the register of voters shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the registers containing the names of all persons entitled to vote at the Annual Election to be held on May 17, 2022 will be filed in the office of the District Clerk in the William H. Johnson Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville

Centre, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District five days prior to said Annual Election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturday. The register will also be open for inspection at the polls on the day of the said Annual Election, May 17, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting and Election on May 17, 2022 at the polling place for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held more than thirty days subsequent to May 17, 2022. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of said register. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the School District and Library election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Applications for absentee ballots must be received no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. If a ballot is to be mailed to an eligible voter, the application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election or an application may be picked up in person in the office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election by the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth on the application no later than six (6) days before the election. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 17, 2022, the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection up to the day before the Annual Election in the office of the District Clerk, except Sundays, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturdays.

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show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any District bulletin board maintained by the District for Public Notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will convene a Special Meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after filing with the District Clerk a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said report of the results of the ballot and declaring the results of the ballot; and the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to case and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law S2019-a, subdivision 2b at said Special Meeting of the Board. Dated: February 9, 2022 Rockville Centre, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK MARYLOU CELIBERTI, DISTRICT CLERK 130218

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LEGAL NOTICE Malverne Union Free School District Malverne, New York Legal Notice FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES Notice is hereby given that separate bids, submitted in sealed envelopes for the FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES will be received on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. 301 Wicks Lane Malverne Administration Building Malverne, NY 11565 Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Christopher Caputo, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Malverne Union Free School District, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, New York 11565. All bids must be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent, on or before the date and time of opening in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-hand corner. Contact Donna Fecht at dfecht@malverneschools. org for the RFP. The Board of Education reserves the right to award all or a part of this bid or to reject all bids or to make awards which are in the best interest of the school district.

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022 By Order of the Board of Education Malverne Union Free School District 131175

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE CERTIFICATES, FIRST HORIZON MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES FHAMS 2005-FA9, BY FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MASTER SERVICER, IN ITS CAPACITY AS AGENT FOR THE TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, Plaintiff, vs. LESTER I. CROCKETT A/K/A LESTER CROCKETT A/K/A LESTER ILLISTINE CROCKETT; JOYCE CROCKETT; TISLEM CROCKETT, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 7, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 18, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1214 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 109 and Lot 414. Approximate amount of judgment is $436,133.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14-002194. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201363 130685 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE PARK LANE CONDOMINIUM, Pltf. vs. DON DREYER, Deft. Index #603906/2020. Pursuant to judgment of

foreclosure and sale dated January 18, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 99 South Park Avenue, Unit 324, Rockville Centre, NY a/k/a Section 38, Block 436, Lot 435, CA -73, Unit 324. The real property above described is a Unit shown on the Plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Ivan E. Czipott, L.S. and Robert Nerzig, Reg. Architect and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 31st day of May, 1983 as Map No. CA 73 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled “The Park Lane Condominium” made by Park Lane Partners, under article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated May 4, 1983 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on the 31st day of May 1983 in Liber 9477 of conveyances at Page 113 (which declaration and any amendments thereto, are hereinafter collectively called the “Declaration”) covering the property therein described; with the building thereon erected, situate, lying and being a part of a Condominium in the Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 324, together with a .85% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. Approx. amt. of judgment is $23,104.31 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. JAY L. YACKOW, Attys. for Pltf. 355 Post Avenue, Ste. 201, Westbury, NY. #99192 131025

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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 belowuntil 11:00 am prevailing time on May 19, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:

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UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (three year period) Bid No. 2205G1(1047) The bid documents and specificationscan be 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 thanMay 12,2022. 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 131122 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE In the Matter of the Application of Beacon Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 124 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in Astoria, Queens, New York Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law of the State of New York, Beacon Wind LLC (Applicant) is providing public notice of its intent to file an Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (Certificate) for the proposed construction and operation of the portion of the transmission system for the Beacon Wind 1 offshore wind generating

facility located in New York State (the Project). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on or about May 13, 2022, the Applicant will file an application (Application) in the above-entitled matter with the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) for a Certificate pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law to construct, operate, and maintain the Project, which is the New York State portion of a transmission facility that will connect the offshore wind farm to be located in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management designated Renewable Energy Lease Area OCS-A 0520 within federal waters (Lease Area) to the existing mainland electrical grid in Astoria, Queens, New York. The Project is necessary in order to transmit renewable energy from the Lease Area to the downstate area and to assist New York State in achieving its clean energy mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. During the course of the Article VII proceedings, alternative routes not included in the Application or affected by the proposed primary route may be offered without further notice by publication. In addition, the Commission may ultimately approve an alternative route for the Project that traverses municipalities not presently affected by the Project or included in the Application. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The Project includes: (i) 320-kilovolt (kV) highvoltage direct current (HVDC) submarine export cables within an approximately 115 nautical mile-long submarine export cable corridor, extending from the boundary of New York State waters (3 nautical miles from shore) to the cable landfall at

Lawrence Point in Astoria, Queens; (ii) one 320-kV HVDC onshore export cable circuit (two cables) installed underground from the landfall to the onshore substation facility within the Astoria power complex; (iii) an onshore substation located at Astoria, Queens that will convert HVDC to HVAC power and transformers to step it down from 320-kV to 138-kV for the onshore interconnection cables, and (iv) three 138-kV cable circuits, each with nine singlecore HVAC onshore interconnection cables, that will be buried underground from the onshore substation to the point of interconnection (POI) at the Astoria West 345-kV Substation owned by the Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. The Beacon Wind 1 offshore wind farm is proposed to be located in the Lease Area approximately 20 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts and outside of New York’s jurisdictional waters. As such, it will be permitted in a separate federal proceeding. A copy of the Application will be filed with the Commission and served upon the Mayor of the City of New York and the Queen Borough President and other statutory parties, and copies will be made available at the following local public libraries for public inspection. A copy of the Application will also be available on the Department of Public Service website (www.dps.ny.gov) once the Commission assigns a case number to the Project. Additional information can be found on the Project website at https://www.beaconwind. com. East Hampton Library 159 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937 Southold Free Library 53705 Main Road,

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Riverhead Free Library 330 Court Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 Brookhaven Free Library 273 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719 Smithtown Library 1 North Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 Huntington Public Library 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 Huntington Station Branch Library 1335 New York Avenue, Huntington Station, NY 11746 Oyster Bay - East Norwich Library 89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11711 Queens Public Library Astoria 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102 Queens Public Library Steinway 21-45 31 Street, Astoria, NY 11105 ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE For further information concerning the Project, interested persons may contact the following: Michelle L. Phillips Secretary to the Commission New York State Public Service Commission Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 3 Albany, New York 12223-1350 Phone: (518) 474-6530 o Fax: (518) 474-9842 Email: secretary@dps.ny.gov Tom Cunningham Senior Public Affairs Manager Beacon Wind LLC Phone: 833-901-3915 Email: beaconwind@equinor.co m 130959 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska. The states gaining in population, in order of growth, were Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon, Idaho and Rhode Island. New Jersey had the dubious distinction of losing the most residents. Roughly 69 percent of moves in the state were outbound. The vast majority of those people who left were retirees, followed by those wishing to live closer to other family members. Thanks to remote work, New Jersey also lost residents to jobs in warmer climates with lower housing costs. New York State came in at No. 3, for a variety of reasons. Why are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? As of late, the state is burdened with high taxes and a lack of affordable housing. Income and property taxes are a major irritant. Brutal winters add to the discomfort. Major tech companies are enticing our younger population to leave the state for locations that are less crowded. Just like

New Jersey, New Yorkers have family members all over the country, and as we age, there’s a desire to live closer to them. A separate category of now exNew Yorkers are upstate residents who continue to leave in alarming numbers. An interesting statistical footnote is that Vermont was the No. 1 state for population growth in 2021. Roughly 68 percent of all moves in the state were inbound. Most of Vermont’s new residents came from nearby states, apparently looking for a quieter life that’s not far from the urban centers of the Northeast. Vermont has a number of highly rated colleges and the lowest crime rate in the country. While I wouldn’t rush to move there, I have met a number of people over the years who like living in the woods, but brag about being able to get to a Broadway show in three hours. I understand why Vermont did so well, but why does South Dakota rank second in growth? I reached out to a former state senator who explained to me that South Dakota has a 3.5 percent

hy are New Yorkers leaving at a record pace? Let me count the ways.

unemployment rate and a number of national companies constantly looking for skilled workers. It’s also considered the second-best state for female entrepreneurs. I also learned that many of its new residents are from California, anxious to get away from the dense population and quality-of-life issues. Pondering all these statistics is a head-spinning experience, but there are a number of clear trends. Six of the states at the top of the losing-population list have colder climates and large urban areas that are no longer desirable. Many of those residents have family members in warmer and lower-tax states, which is a major inducement to leave. Despite all of the pros and cons of living in New York, I can easily argue why the good features far outweigh the bad ones. I was born here, and am determined to be a part of the New York experience for as long as possible. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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may be dead right. Nearly two years ago, I wrote a column suggesting that, in the fight against Covid-19, our elders would be sacrificed. Last week, The Washington Post reported that we are seeing a rise in deaths among the vaccinated elderly. According to the Post, “Nearly two-thirds of the people who died during the recent Omicron surge were 75 and older.” During the Delta wave, only one-third of deaths were among the elders. To date, more than 700,000 peoRANDI ple over 65 have KREISS died of Covid in the U.S. The irony is that most older people are vaccinated; it’s their age and other medical problems that contribute to mortality. I take no pleasure in being right. But the new rising deaths among our elders remind us that the pandemic is still a threat. Every pandemic protocol has evolved over time. Americans, who are not great at nuance, are being forced to take a nuanced approach to fighting coronavirus. Two years ago, schools were closed, and children were socially isolated. We

did what we could do with what we knew then. If then President Donald Trump had followed the advice of his medical team early on, some 30,000 lives might have been saved, according to Deborah Birx, former White House coordinator for coronavirus response. The availability of good testing kits was problematic into the Biden administration. Even today, access to anti-viral drugs is challenging in many communities. Covid produced no heroes. There has been enough suffering to go around. Two and a half years into this plague, our teens are experiencing unprecedented mental health issues, our young parents are trying to keep their infants and toddlers safe until a vaccine is fully available, and working people are figuring out how and where to move forward with their careers. I don’t think older folks have it worst, and I speak with some authority. Many of us have full and rich lives, but we all hoped that after a lifetime of working, we might have more years in the bank. Everyone has experienced loss. I see, with my own grandkids, a kind of resignation to endless disappointments. No dates, no proms, no football games and,

for way too long, no school. I see, with my nieces and nephew, the mix of joy and terror that attends raising infants in a pandemic. I have seen people’s dreams evaporate as longtime businesses succumbed to the pandemic, as it surged from weeks to months to years. Two years ago, I wrote that children need to get educated, and they need to get out of the house to play and meet friends. If not, we will have a generation of pandemic kids growing up with unique psychological problems. That, too, has come to pass. So the opening of schools and camps and sports events and travel is all good, but not good for all. Then, as now, the needs of the children are in conflict with the need to protect our older people. The children must come first, but it isn’t an either/or situation. The problem can be addressed reasonably well. Nuance, again. As the epidemiologists have told us, widespread testing, universal protections like masks and respect for medical guidelines can allow our kids and grandkids the social freedom they need and still help keep older people safe. This isn’t perfect, but it isn’t rocket

am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. Masks work.

science, either. Today in America, older people and immuno-compromised people, our mothers and fathers, our grandparents and our neighbors, would be safer if we all wore masks in common inside places. Why is it such a big ask to do a simple thing to protect someone else? I get the relief of not having to wear a face covering, but I do not get the refusal to help keep others’ safe from serious illness and death. I wrote two years ago about senicide, the practice, acceptable in some cultures, of killing older people or abandoning them to certain death. Has Covid become the 21st-century version of the ice floe? That doesn’t have to be the deal. There is another way to move without stepping over bodies. Masks work. Social distancing is effective. Vaccines and boosters protect against the virus. But I am not prepared to trust my health to the kindness of strangers. For my boomer brothers and sisters, we need to take care of ourselves, and that means making our own rules. We need our masks and, right now, we need to be extra careful about gathering indoors. Stop shaking hands! Carry hand sanitizer. We need to find our lives again and renew our connections, but we must proceed with caution. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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hy do small businesses matter? There are more answers to that question than there are streetlamps on your local Main Street, but the best reasons may be, well, the smallest. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses account for about 44 percent of our national economic activity. On Long Island, they are our economic backbone. Roughly 90 percent of the businesses here are small or medium-sized. While these JOHN are strong arguments, let’s zoom KEATING in a little further: Personally, small businesses are the center of our everyday lives. You probably know exactly what shop in your town serves the best slice of pizza; the only dentist gentle enough to keep your panicky spouse coming back for regular cleanings; the bakery that makes the only red velvet cake your sister will eat; the day care center that helped your kids learn their ABCs. These are all small businesses, and

during National Small Business Week 2022, which began last Sunday and ends on Saturday, PSEG Long Island celebrates their importance. We couldn’t imagine life without them, and we recognize the blood, sweat and tears that local entrepreneurs pour into their small businesses to overcome endless challenges and find success in an ever-changing economic climate. PSEG Long Island has been supporting small businesses since 2018 with economic development grants and other incentives that keep local commercial districts thriving. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, small businesses faced their greatest challenge in at least a decade, amid diminished foot traffic and new safety measures. We increased our support efforts with targeted grants, supporting local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts in their efforts to provide outdoor seating and signage to create a safe shopping and dining experience for their customers. In the past four years, our company committed more than $2 million to economic development grants and incen-

rants from PSEG have helped businesses and chambers of commerce.

LETTERS being a dedicated and loving mother of four, she was able to advance her education and become an adjunct professor at both St. John’s University and now Molloy College. Those are achievements to be admired without having children. As a cooperative parent, Donna’s responsibilities included several roles over her years there. The biggest and most challenging was the position of copresident. She served her term along with Christine Bingham, another hardworking woman. That year, the school came across several difficult and sensitive situations. Although Donna may appear outwardly as a soft-spoken, very sweet person, don’t misjudge her. She is a strong, brilliant person that will handle any difficult situation with diligence and compassion. She doesn’t back down from a challenge. She will get the job done. She is honest, trustworthy and cares deeply for the Rockville Centre community and for the school district. She will lead the Board of Education in a positive direction, one that will only serve to help the children enrolled in the district. All four of her children either attended or still attend Rockville Centre schools. Please vote for her to join the school board on May 17. SHIRLEY PERRI Rockville Centre

tives across Long Island and the Rockaways. To learn more, you can visit www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/ revitalization. You can see the results of these grants in communities all across Nassau County: thriving small businesses like Rosario’s Pizzeria in Seaford, K-Fit Studio in Valley Stream, Noble Savage Brewing in Glen Cove, and Bright Eye Beer Company in Long Beach. More than 100 businesses received “vacant space” discounts for opening up in previously empty storefronts in their communities. Some received Main Street Revitalization grants for making major upgrades that increase foot traffic in their commercial districts. And many businesses have received a much-needed bump from the outdoor dining and shopping improvements made possible by the dozens of grants we have provided to local chambers of commerce. All of these grants help optimize the use of the energy grid in these commercial districts. We have also given beautification grants of up to $2,000 to many local

chambers to enhance the visual appeal of shopping districts, and you can see these results, too. The Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District used the money to string lights through downtown to make it more inviting for residents and visitors to walk around in the evening. The Baldwin chamber used its grant for a “Welcome to Baldwin” sign. The East Meadow chamber purchased American flags to line the business district. So, this week, we encourage you to celebrate National Small Business Week in the simplest, realest way possible: Do the little things that make life worth living in your community. Buy a pie from that pizzeria. Make a dental appointment for your spouse. Bring your sister a slice of that red velvet cake. Bring home a “growler” of beer from the local craft brewery. Enjoy the vibrancy of your community, and PSEG Long Island will be there to provide the programs and support that will continue to make your Main Street a destination for years to come. John Keating is the manager of economic and community Development at PSEG Long Island.

FRAMEWORK by Christina Daly

Proposed storage facility should go solar To the Editor: Re “Developer seeks self-storage unit for Rockville Centre” (April 21-27): It seems reasonable to assume the proposed structure will have a considerable roof area, as will many other commercial structures in our future. It’s time for village leaders to update our building code to require rooftop solar units on large-area commercial roofing to supply on-site electricity. This could begin with the developer’s negotiations with village officials, because a storage facility is likely to be capable of self-sufficient power. The business benefits by hedging against rate increases and inconvenient outages, and by having less overhead. The village benefits by limiting demand on our local grid, consistent with goals for our future. Leaders take advantage of such opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s environmental leadership. It’s a sound business investment. The future can begin in RVC. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

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