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Three scouts earn Eagle rank Burke, Davi and Deevy honored for community efforts

By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 163 in Rockville Centre worked tirelessly this year to join the 4 percent of Boy Scouts in the U.S. to earn the Eagle rank.

Patrick Burke, Paul Davi and William Deevy, who climbed the ranks throughout their scouting careers, were honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor last Sunday at the St. Agnes Church parish center.

To become Eagles, they were required to earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, and to plan, budget, coordinate and complete a project that benefited the community, using only donated materials.

“It took a significant effort to accomplish these tasks,” Troop 163 Scoutmaster Jeff Roberts said. “This was no small undertaking.”

For his project, Deevy built and placed “bat boxes” around Courtesy Kerry Devi

PATRICk BURkE, lEFT, William Deevy and Paul Davi were elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout last Sunday.

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Yet another storage facility proposed for Sunrise Hwy.

By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Another self-storage company has been proposed for Rockville Centre.

Nuvo Development LLC, an Orlando, Florida-based real estate development firm, is looking to construct a storage facility at 500 Sunrise Highway, which currently houses Leonardo Home Furniture.

Nuvo Development was founded in 2014, with the goal of creating new designs and finding new locations for self-storage facilities. It is seeking a variance for a building that would be 45 feet tall — 9 feet higher than the

36 feet now permitted by village code in the Business A District — and would not have a required green buffer space.

Village Building Superintendent Patrick O’Brien said the proposal includes demolishing Leonardo Home Furniture and the adjacent Swim Stars storefront to build the facility.

“If they don’t get approved by the county, they have the ability to get out of the process,” O’Brien said, explaining that the sale of the property had not been finalized as of press time.

The Village Board of Zoning Appeals was set to discuss the proposal at its Aug. 3 meeting, but board Chairman Rob Sche-

none said the case could not be heard, because the Nassau County Planning Commission had not yet met to discuss it, and the BZA postponed considering the proposal to its meeting on Aug. 31.

This is the second time this year that a proposal for a new storage facility has come before the zoning board. Just across Sunrise Highway, at 117 N. Long Beach Road, WMG Rockville Owner LLC, an affiliate of the Florida-based Miami City Self Storage Development and Investment fir m, purchased a 52,811-square-foot industrial building for $5.5 million, with plans to develop a facility on the

site.

“In 2017, the mayor and board of trustees amended the zoning map to reclassify the Long Beach corridor to Business A-1 District in order to protect the abutting residents,” village spokeswoman Julie Grilli said in a statement.

“The Board of Zoning Appeals reviews applications that propose to utilize property in a man-

ner not consistent with municipal zoning laws.”

WMG Rockville Owner faced backlash from the community, which protested in May. Vineet Khosla, who said he has lived in the village for over three decades, was among those who voiced his opposition to the plan for North Long Beach Road.

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BEST CHINESE FOOD: Little Fu’s 1739 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett (516) 295-2888 Find us on Facebook

BEST JAPANESE FOOD: Inatome Japanese Steak + Sushi 6 5th St, Valley Stream (516) 872-0419 www.inatomerestaurant.com

BEST MEXICAN FOOD: The Cabana 1034 W Beech St, Long Beach (516) 889-1345 www.thecabanalbny.com

Local restaurant Little Fu’s offers meat and vegan options, but not just a veggie dish — mock meats from chicken to duck — within their full vegetarian menu.

Enjoy large portions of tasty chinese cuisine for take out, delivery or eat in their sizable dining area perfect for a lunch or dinner with family, friends or a date.

Japanese cuisine is also available on their ample menu.

Seizaburo and Katsuko Inatome opened Inatome in 1975. The restaurant features a sushi bar, serving traditional Japanese dishes, and hibachi in a separate dining room prepared by Chef Hiroki Yoshiyuki Oji. The interior, designed by the owners, blends Eastern and Western styles and at the heart of the restaurant, “Maneki-Neko” — a porcelain cat — greets guests.

Long Beach is serving up specialty tacos and other Mexican dishes at The Cabana. They also offer soups, wraps, sandwiches and salads to suit everyone’s taste.

There’s nothing like good food and a great time; and with their numerous events from discounted drink deals, live music and pop-up food vendors every monday — there will always be something new to come back to.

BEST GREEK FOOD: Greek Town 90 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-4550 www.greektownny.com

BEST INDIAN FOOD: Raagini 924 Atlantic Ave, Baldwin (516) 608-5578 www.raagininy.com

BEST GERMAN FOOD: Plattduetsche Park 1132 Hempstead Tnpk, Franklin Square (516) 354-3131 www.parkrestaraunt.com

Just like owner Niko Vasilopolous’ family in Greece makes it, the food at GREEKTOWN is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. They strive to create and serve food to Long Islanders that their families would be proud of. The colorful bright plates of food, including chicken souvlaki and gyros, spanakopita and so much more, are sure to satisfy taste buds. Established in 1996, this authentic greek kitchen offers catering and delivery in Rockville Centre.

Ram Bisht, owner and food enthusiast, has crafted the robust flavors and delicacies of India as a child in his mother’s kitchen. Ram, born in the Himalayas of Nepal and famous for its Medieval India food concept of ‘Byanjana’ that influenced the royal kitchens of India, learned from these concepts. From preparation to menu planning, Ram takes special care and mentors his staff to continue to provide the community with delectable and authentic culinary dishes and experience great Indian hospitality. Dive into foods like vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and coconut lemon rice and taste the spices of life.

This is not your average restaurant, it’s an entire new world. There are actually several buildings on eight acres: a Biergarten, Beer Hall, Brathaus, catering hall and large event space in addition to the restaurant so you step into a new atmosphere submerged in authentic German cuisine, culture and events.

Established in 1901, this unique venue and dining spot can offer a fun day out for friends, family, or events.

Celebrate German celebrations such as Ompahfest, Jagerball or Oktoberfest among others throughout the year or pop in for a beer, wursts or fluffy pretzel imported from Munich!

BEST LATIN FOOD: Island Empanada of Merrick 2142 Merrick Ave, Merrick (516) 608-2663

BEST ITALIAN FOOD: Lia’s Pizzeria and Restaurant 60 Atlantic Ave, Oceanside (516) 764-4971 www.liaspizzeriaoceanside.com

BEST THAI FOOD: Thai Table Restaurant 88 A N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-0886 www.thaitableny.com

Island Empanada, owned and operated by Roy and Kathy Pelaez, is the Long Island dream turned reality offering authentic empanadas with his crafted secret sofrito seasoning. Roy, self taught cook, trained in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and now has two food trucks and multiple locations. Order for lunch or dinner, food truck catering, delivery and more.

Traditional Italian food made with fine, fresh ingredients — Lia’s Pizzeria serves up more than pies.

From soups, salads, and sandwiches to pastas, seafood and homemade pizzas, open seven days a week Lia’s has a menu to please. Enjoy the tasty specialty pies or heroes by ordering in for take out or delivery, now available online; or plan a date night at their elegant dining area with modern moody lighting.

Take a seat at the Thai Table Restaurant and immerse yourself in the true culinary art of native Thai cuisine.

Enjoy a number of dishes, from Asian, Asian Fusion and Thai to seafood, soup and noodles. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well. Relax over a meal with family or friends in their modern atmosphere and cozy ambiance or order in during their delivery hours.

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Students prepare to head back to school

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

In an effort to provide young students with the necessary supplies to start the 2022-23 school year off on the right foot, Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe joined forces with the local business community to host the annual back-to-school backpack giveaway event at the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre.

More than 200 students of all ages gathered outside the Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning on Sunday, Aug. 14, to receive some much needed school supplies donated by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Children also received books provided by the West Hempstead-based group, Moms Who Care, Inc., as part of their ongoing literacy-promoting initiatives.

The Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning also provided kids with a special presentation about reptiles, including snakes and lizards. They also provided youngsters with a free tour of their current exhibit.

The NAACP and St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Lakeview helped to provide snacks and drinks, and EZ Time Rental donated the use of a bouncy castle, which young guests enjoyed throughout the event.

“It is tremendously fulfilling to collaborate with so many community partners that are deeply committed to the success and well-being of our youth,” Legislator Bynoe said. “We are gratified to Bethpage Federal Credit Union for their generous school supply donation, appreciative of the volunteer support from the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, and thankful to Dr. Ray Ann Havasy and the Center for Science Teaching & Learning for again graciously hosting what has become an empowering back-toschool tradition in our community.”

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KymOARAh tOmLINsON OF Hicksville offers free Covid-19 home test kits during the back-to-school event on Sunday.

NAssAu COuNty LEgIsLAtOR Shiela Bynoe joins students and families at the dinosaur exhibit at the Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning in Rockville Centre.

INgA sEAmON OF Lakeview and Renee Peart of Malverne hand out school supplies to local students at the event.

stEwzO thE CLOwN gives out free balloons to kids attending the back-toschool event.

DEBORAh JEAN AND Emma Pean of Moms Who Cares, Inc. offer free books as part of their ongoing literacypromoting intiative.

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Eagle Scouts give back to the community the village, with the intent of attracting the nocturnal mammals. Most bats are carnivorous, primarily eating insects and other pests. By increasing the bat population, Deevy hoped to reduce the population of mosquitoes and other insects that breed on or near Hempstead Lake and other bodies of still water.

According to the EcoHealth Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental health and protecting wildlife, one bat can eat as many as 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour.

Burke’s project honored the fallen soldiers of the 69th Infantry Regiment, which has seen combat in four wars and taken part in 23 military campaigns. Burke built a memorial in Farmingdale dedicated to the 19 members of the New York Army National Guard who died while serving in the 69th Infantry in Iraq.

Drawing inspiration from the existing memorial in the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan, the memorial is enclosed in two glass cases at the 69th Infantry office in the Armed Forces Reserve Center, on Baiting Place Road in Farmingdale, and contains photos of the fallen, flags, battlefield crosses, and information on each of the soldiers.

“My journey is littered with happy memories,” Burke said during the ceremony. “Thank you to all the scoutmasters who followed us on this road, and our families for their support.”

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Mayor Francis Murray and Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley presented the Eagle Scouts with proclamations in recognition of their achievement.

Davi’s project also paid tribute to local veterans. The 16-year-old constructed two American flags out of pallet wood to honor the veterans of the Rockville Centre American Legion and the Lynbrook VFW. One of the flags was given to World War II veteran Herbert Rosenberg, a former prisoner of war, at his 100th birthday celebration.

The second flag was presented to the Lynbrook VFW at its Veterans Day Memorial in honor of the late Cpl. Patrick Gallagher.

“Scouting provided me with long-lasting friendships and connections,” Davi said. “But you don’t realize how much scouting helps you until you have to use what they taught you in the real world.”

Working as a lifeguard, Davi said he recently helped someone who sustained an injury, thanks to his first aid training. He was proud of himself because as a result of his scouting experience, he knew exactly what to do.

At the Court of Honor, the three Eagles presented pins to their mentors for their support and guidance on their projects.

Burke singled out Chartered Organization Representative Sean O’Reilly for his wisdom and advice through years of scouting.

Davi presented his pin to his father, Dominick, who, he said, helped by setting an example for him to reach his full potential.

Deevy presented two pins, the first to his

father, for always pushing him to do his best, and the other to Scoutmaster Roberts for his integrity and guidance.

All three Eagles have been involved in Scouting since first grade, when they were Cub Scouts. Burke will be a sophomore at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., this fall, where he is studying mechanical engineering.

Deevy will be a freshman at Boston University in the fall, and plans on studying business.

Davi is set to begin his junior year at Xavier High, where he is a member of the swim team and the JV cross-country team as well as the Model UN club. He said he is looking forward to college, and wants to study medicine.

“You are the future leaders of this country,” said Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, who, along with Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, gave them each a special citation from the village.

Assemblywoman Judy Griffin also presented the honorees with a citation from the state.

“I am so proud of these impressive young men who served our community in impactful ways, have been role models to their peers, engaged civically, and dedicated themselves to scouting,” Griffin said in a statement. “I am grateful to each of them for their diligence in completing unique Eagle Scout Projects that recognize veterans, pay tribute to our fallen military, and help our environment.”

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Funeral held in memory of Marivel Estevez

By KYLE CHIN kchin@liherald.com

Friends and family of Marivel Estevez, a 39-year-old found killed in her Mineola apartment on July 30, remembered and celebrated her life on Tuesday morning.

Estevez’s funeral mass was held at St. Agnes Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Rockville Centre, near where she grew up. Her body was borne to the cathedral on a white horse-drawn hearse. Loved ones came from as far as Florida, where she had lived for a time, and from the Dominican Republic.

Estevez’s niece Cybele Ramirez offered words of remembrance at the start of the service. “My earliest memory of Titi Mari was watching her slather and scrunch gel into her long wet curls in the bathroom of my grandfather’s apartment just two blocks from here,” she said.

“She was tan, lanky and gorgeous.”

Ramirez remembered her aunt as a vibrant and loving fixture of their family. “She was loud,” she said.

“Her voice, her hair, her wardrobe.

Everything she did was just loud.

Her presence was always known.”

Ramirez recalled how her aunt helped her navigate the world of clothes, makeup, and social media over the years. “In those moments, I felt so cool. I felt seen.”

“She lived with so much pride for herself and for the people she loved,” said Ramirez. “Life without her will certainly feel quieter. I am so grateful and blessed that she was my aunt, and that she was my friend.”

“She would have wanted us to remember her not with tears in our eyes, or resentment in our hearts.

She would want us to think about her and smile.”

Father Bright Appaigyei-Boakye, the celebrant of the mass, reflected on Estevez’s sudden and premature passing. “Her death reminds us that life is so short, that each day of our lives, let us try our best to value our brothers and sisters, no matter what. No matter the challenges,” he said.

Estevez’s boyfriend Mark E. Small, a former Rockville Centre restaurateur, stands accused of her killing and has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm. He will next appear in court on August 29.

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Since becoming Malverne mayor in 2019, he has celebrated achievements of paving 72 percent of the roadways in the village, installed new technology, upgraded the existing infrastructure at Whelan Field Park, and kept village taxes flat.

When she was elected Hempstead town supervisor in 2017, she was the first Democrat to serve in that position in more than a century.

While attending medical school in Bangladesh, he helped build a general hospital, an OB/GYN clinic, and a medical college — all before immigrating to the United States more than a decade ago.

The son of Haitian immigrants, he is a former assistant district attorney in the Bronx, before serving five terms as a Nassau County Legislator.

On his campaign website, he has championed his work as an election law and voting rights attorney who represented President Barack Obama in a 'baseless' case over his birth certificate, and also counseled Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

He also says he played a role in stopping 1 million gallons of sewage from dumping into Reynolds Channel each day — something he says has been a problem for more than 50 years.

Campaign Platform

Pro-choice — believes women have the right to make their own medical decisions, and that there is no place for the government to ever interfere.

Pushes a pro-environment stance to address what he has said is the growing threat of climate change.

Promotes voting rights protections, including support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to help prevent efforts to suppress voting, especially in minority communities.

Wants to get illegal guns off the street, ban automatic weapons and ghost guns, and enforce universal background checks.

Supports nationwide minimum wage of $15.

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During her time there, she administered a $500 million budget, according to her campaign website, while spearheading initiatives to modernize the physical and IT infrastructure of the town.

She also was instrumental in passing the town's first-ever fiveyear capital plan, improved the town's bond rating, and worked to improve government transparency by requiring town contracts to be posted online.

She earned her juris doctorate from New York University's School of Law in 2000.

He says his work as an instructor with the medical faculty of different health professional schools helped many minorities and new immigrants get muchneeded jobs in the health care industry.

While training as a surgeon in the United Kingdom, according to his campaign website, he was president of a race relations council. He also trained in Ireland and Scotland, where his oldest son was born.

Wants to repeal the SALT — state and local tax — cap she says hurts people living in the state, and looks to combat price gouging she says is hurting the economy, especially from oil companies taking advantage of the gasoline crisis.

Championing what he describes as 'robust access' to vaccines, and an equitable distribution of vaccines, when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, citing Nassau and Suffolk counties having some of the highest rates of Covid-19 infection.

Wants illegal guns off the street, and does not believe responsible gun ownership and sensible gun legislation are mutually exclusive.

Also supports universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, better known as 'red flag laws.'

Believes President Donald Trump created 'irreparable damage to the fabric of our society' through his policy of race-baiting and dog-whistling. Says he wants to rebuild trust and harmony between different races and religions.

Is against 'government invasion into personal lives' of women with their reproductive health, and believes women must have autonomy over their health care decisions.

Says 'chronic anemic investment' has left Long Island's infrastructure in dire need of repair and rebuild. Looks to identify and prioritize projects to have 'maximum impact' in 'shortest amount of time.'

A principled public servant for the people

A lifelong commitment to leadership, compassion and service

During Hurricane Sandy in 2012, he worked with the Long Island Power Authority to help coordinate and restore power to local communities. He also shares on the campaign trail how he successfully rallied the community to keep and support the Nassau County Police Department's 5th Precinct, and not allowing the county to close it as planned.

He has also worked against casino development, and was an obstacle for speed cameras.

He earned his juris doctorate from Boston College Law School.

Believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine created the current gasoline crisis, and wants to call a constitutional convention with the United Nations to confront what he calls a humanitarian disaster in Ukraine.

Wants to begin an international marketing program against nuclear weapons and chemical warfare, and to use legislation to reduce the production of weapons-grade nuclear fuel.

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Maria Conzatti holds down fort at NCC

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By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

Maria Conzatti has two major goals for the next 12 months: To have Nassau Community College “live” the word “community,” and to serve that community through a number of new diverse programs.

Appointed last May as NCC’s interim president, Conzatti’s term lasts a year, with the possibility of going longer if a permanent president isn’t found. Striving to offer a wider range of courses for Nassau County, Conzatti plans to bring new vocational classes like welding and HVAC — heating, ventilation and air conditioning — to the campus.

Conzatti is hardly new to the NCC campus, instrumental in a number of different roles over the past 33 years. She has had a hand in both academic and technical departments, served as an adjunct business professor, and even as an academic dean and executive vice president.

Conzatti is even an alum, attending NCC between 1984 and 1986. Working at the college was her way of giving back.

“I’m a product of the college, I graduated from here as a first-generation alum,” Conzatti said. “This place really gave me my start and has offered me a

wonderful career. So, in a way, I owe the college.”

Understanding the diverse background of students drawn to NCC, Conzatti wants to cast a wider net in who enrolls by adding newer hands-on curriculum and class times.

“Not every student certainly was meant to go to college and spend two and or four years being educated,” she said.

“So we’re going to be looking to really diversify program availability here at the college.”

That means more time options for nights and weekends, in addition to unique stepping-stone classes like vocational training and micro-credentials — education and training for more specific aspects of subjects and careers.

More classes would mean more ways to explore careers and interests.

“You can take an HVAC class, and maybe you decide that, you know what, you want to major in engineering,” Conzatti said. “Maybe with that HVAC class, we can give you three credits toward a certificate or an associate’s degree. So, to me, I think it’s all interconnected.”

Although still in development, Conzatti plans to renovate and re-purpose buildings for welding and HVAC to properly accommodate the programs.

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MARIA CONzAttI hAs spent her entire career — and even her educational life — at Nassau Community College. And now, for at least the next year, she’s the school’s interim president — a job she vows not to be just a placeholder. help fight a national problem — “stopouts.” It’s where students attend classes, but drop out for any number of life events or reasons — like getting married,

or building a family — and then they come back to possibly finish their education again.

At a public community college, “we’re no strangers to this,” Conzatti said.

“This is something that the college has always had.”

In line with national trends for community colleges, NCC is expected to welcome fewer students this year, especially coming out of Covid-19.

“That’s always been a community college issue,” Conzatti said. “We certainly continue to see that here at the college.”

Weathering both stop-outs and lower enrollment, Conzatti still boasts the sheer number of students who do finish their education, “We have over 168,000 alumni,” she said. “I mean, how many colleges can say that? That’s the people that graduate, not even people that just came to take a couple of classes because they wanted to get an increase in their pay.”

For Conzatti, it’s all about creating a better future for students.

“If you look at some of these schools, they’re charging a tremendous amount of money to do this,” she said. “We can help, and that’s what I mean by community service. It’s an aid to our community. We need to, and we can do it affordably. And that’s what we need to do.”

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Navigating the post-Covid environment

tudents return to the classroom after summer break energized and ready to embark on another school year. Or they? While families have seemingly settled into the ‘new normal’ — vacationing, socializing, etc, — have returned to the daily rhythms of our lives for the most part, it’s important to remember that Covid-19 is still spreading. That pesky BA.5 subvariant is seemingly everywhere right now and may be ready to join students in the classroom.

As you prepare for and start the 2022-2023 school year, continue to take steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Taking all precautions available will provide the most protection to children and the community — and help students have a safe and healthy school year.

That starts with vaccination. Medical practiitioners and epidemiologists strongly urge all family members to add the Covid vaccine to their immunization schedule.

Everyone ages 6 months and older now is eligible to get vaccinated for Covid-19. Covid-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing serious illness.

In addition, individuals ages 5 and older are eligible to get a Covid-19 booster shot. Staying up to date on your vaccines is the best way to reduce the spread of Covid. If your child is eligible, schedule their Covid booster before school begins.

Other Safety Precautions Proper hand hygiene remains as vital as ever. It’s important step in lowering risk of Covid-19 infection, as well as other illnesses. Provide your child with hand sanitizer to bring to school and encourage them to wash or sanitize their hands frequently.

In addition, if your child shows any symptoms of Covid-19, such as fever, keep them home from school to prevent the spread of illness.

Managing Expectations Even for those students who genuinely love school and are eager to see their friends and start up their school year activities, some initial anxiety and nervousness may impact their return again this year. The last school was often interrupted by Covid outbreaks that meant a periodic return to virtual learning in some cases, and, often a general sense of unease.

Often our anxiety is trying to help us solve problems we cannot control. It can be really challenging to try, but mindfulness skills help us accept what we can control.

Here are some steps to figure out what you can control.

Start Planning Now For Back-To-School — If You Haven’t Already The more time you give yourself to figure things out, the less likely you are to feel stressed those days before school starts. If you haven’t been informed already, reach out to your school’s administration to determine what their policies will be in the fall.

Think Through Your New Schedule As A Family Which extracurricular activities will you resume again? Have your child’s needs/interests changed? Also, make a plan for your updated child care needs and communicate them with caregivers in advance.

Anticipate Your Child’s Concerns Children do best when they know what to expect, so it’s important to take the time to answer their questions and talk to them about their back-to-school experience.

Especially in that first week, excitement may be tempered with unease. Be sure all medical records are updated and they understand and are prepared for what school safety protocols may be. Gather school supplies and send them off with some special supplies that will excite them.

Be prepared for your child’s emotions to fluctuate over the final weeks of summer and into the beginning of the school year. The first week of school is always exhausting, but while we’re all ready for life to full return to “normal,” we’re not quite there yet.

If your child is struggling to adjust to school or showing signs of excessive worry (acting out, withdrawing, irritability), it may be time to consider professional help.

Or at the very least, contact the school counselor or social worker.

Above photo: Everyone’s situations are similar yet different all at the same time. Equip your kids with situational knowledge they need to be healthy — both physically and emotionally — and remain flexible.

Organize for success Strategies that make the grade The start of a new school year is like a fresh box of crayons — full of possibilities. Families can take advantage of this clean slate by establishing some new organizing routines.

Think ahead. Mornings are chaotic in most households with schoolaged children. Consider handling as many daytime preparations as possible the night before. Lay out clothes.

Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and cereal. Pack backpacks.

Make systems kid-friendly, so young helpers can feel involved, and save mom — and dad — some time in the process. For example, carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry for lunch boxes and lunch-making supplies. Then make children responsible for putting away their empty lunch boxes at the end of the school day, or even packing their own lunch.

Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children’s backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner, depending on your family’s schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with designated slots for each child’s papers, and an “A.S.A.P.” space for teachers’ notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate attention, that’s not handled through your school portal.

For schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with color-coded drawers that allow for easy separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular intervals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you

accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd.

Designate a homework spot.

Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. That could be the location your child became accustomed to doing schoolwork and studying during the early days of the pandemic, when class was virtual. Or maybe a different set-up is preferred at this point. Take into consideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child’s style. Does he focus better with people around or in a private setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled up in a favorite chair with a laptop cart?

Once you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a nearby bin, drawer or cabinet. Stock up on ageappropriate supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, markers, a ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener.

Create a communication hub.

Include the family calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages and reminders, a binder for key documents, colored markers, pens and pencils. If you’re a visual person, consider color coding your calendar by assigning each family member a different color.

Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to remember each day: backpacks, books, lunches, gym shoes, sports equipment and musical instruments.

Above photo: Back to school is an opportunity to reorganize your family routines.

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Driving into downtown Manhattan in the near future could cost more than $20 for cars, and four times that for trucks.

And that’s after factoring in gas.

With congestion pricing — a plan intended to reduce vehicle dependence on the crowded streets of New York City — ready to become a reality, one of the agencies expected to directly benefit — the Metropolitan Transportation Authority — has shared what it thinks vehicles should pay for the privilege of driving instead of riding.

That’s $23 for cars and $82 for trucks, with such tolls also applying to deliveries, taxis and ride-hail vehicles like Uber and Lyft.

There are many not too happy about the plan, especially Nassau County Republican legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, who joined Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeffrey Pravato in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola to express that displeasure.

It’s “simply another tax on hardworking residents of suburbia,” said Rhoads, who represents Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport. “Eighty-five percent of residents that commute on a daily basis into New York City already commute using mass transit, This is simply another way to control your behavior,

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How wILL CongEStIon pricing affect Long Island? Not in a way that works for people living here, at least according to Nassau County legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, along with Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeff Pravato. using the power to tax and take another billion dollars away from the residents of suburbia into the pocket to cover the fiscal mismanagement of the MTA.” John Ferretti, whose district represents parts of East Meadow, Wantagh and Seaford, said the state measure’s goal of fighting traffic congestion is a good one, but that Albany is taking the wrong path.

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Road because of rising ticket costs, he said, and blamed bail reform as a reason many don’t feel safe taking public transit.

“Who wants to take the Long Island Rail Road when you might get pushed in front of the train you’re trying to get on?”

Ferretti asked.

But not everyone agrees with the lawmakers. State Sen. John Brooks, a Democrat who faces Rhoads for a newly drawn

senate seat in November, argued Rhoads and Perretti grossly misunderstand how things work in Albany.

“No one voted solely on the question of congestion pricing,” Brooks said. “We voted on the budget as a whole. Your vote is either ‘yes’ for everything, or ‘no’ for everything.”

If the legislators want to attack him over congestion pricing, Brooks added, then they also owe him credit for millions of dollars in state aid and infrastructure repair, since those were also part of the state budget he voted for in 2019.

Brooks dismissed Rhoads’ congestion price rhetoric as simply campaign rhetoric.

“If Steve wants to talk about raising taxes on residents, let’s talk about the county housing assessments,” he said.

“Nassau’s housing assessment has been frozen for 13 years because of the county legislature.”

But Rhoads feels state officials are doing everything they can to try and keep opposition down, even holding public hearings on the MTA’s toll proposal in August, when many are on vacation.

“It’s a further idea of what their actual thoughts on transparency are in this process,” he said.

As far as state lawmakers like John Brooks?

“They’re the ones that voted for this,” Rhoads said. “And they are the ones that still have the power to be able to stop it.”

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‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll have to swing it’

By Mary Malloy inger and actress Freda Payne, best known for her 1970 smash hit “Band of Gold,” will channel jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, “The First Lady of Song,” in a much-anticipated production of the same name at the Madison Theatre, at Molloy University, starting this weekend, and running through Sept. 11.

The show was conceived

by Maurice Hines and also stars Harriett D. Foy, Debra Walton and “‘Ella, First Lady of Song’ Danny Adams. reminds us that wearing a The song list includes a plethora crown of admiration such of Fitzgerald’s hits, among them as hers does not deem one “A-tisket, A-tasket” and “Sweet immune to loneliness, racism, Georgia Brown.” It also features envy, hate, or even body selections from songwriters Cole shaming. Lastly, our story stars Porter, Harold Arlen, and Rodgers the legendary recording artist, and Hart.

Freda Payne, who is one of a “Ella, First Lady of Song,” vanishing breed of written and singers who possess directed by awardthe musicality and What: winning actor, talent to deliver Ella, the First Lady of Song director, librettist, the song stylings When: lyricist, composer, of the great Ella Aug. 18-Sept. 11 and educator Fitzgerald.”

Lee Summers, Where: “I admired chronicles the Madison Theatre, 1000 the singing style of inspiring story Hempstead Ave., Rockville Ella Fitzgerald from of Fitzgerald’s Centre the time I was 12 years remarkable old,” says Payne, “and journey from For tickets, visit I listened to her singing homeless MadisonTheatreNY.org on the radio, and then teenager to the or call the box office I started hearing her world’s premiere at (516) 323-4444 performing in other songstress. venues. I saw her once “Today, Ella in-person in a nightclub continues to be in New York. This was a beacon of excellence,” notes around 1969. I was speechless Summers. “Not only did her singing when I met her. I occasionally would career endure the Depression era, be told that when I sing jazz tunes, (but also) the Big Band, Swing, and I did sound a little bit like Ella, and Be-Bop eras. Ms. Fitzgerald also my scatting was just beginning sang the most definitive recordings to develop. The day I got the Los of the American Songbook. Ella Angeles Times, June 16, 1996, the accomplished all, while living under front page (was) memorializing Ella the terrorism of the Jim Crow era Fitzgerald. It was that very morning and the rage of the civil rights I decided I was going to portray Ella movement. Even though her close and continue to bring her legacy friends included the iconic Marilyn forth through my presence and my Monroe, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra interpretation of her. My favorite and other wealthy celebrities, our Ella song is ‘Mr. Paganini.’ The real story humanizes Ella for a new title is ‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll generation.” have to swing it.’”

Groovin’ with Air Supply The Australian-English soft rock duo, of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, are still going strong. They visit Long Island on their current 45th anniversary tour, driven by years of friendship and love for Air Supply. The trademark sound of Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have all achieved multi-million radio plays.

Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

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Top left: In her 60-year career, Ella Fitzgerald was known as ‘The First Lady of Song,’ ‘The Queen of Jazz,’ and ‘Lady Ella.’

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Middle photo: Lee Summers wrote and directed the life story of Ella Fitzgerald.

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Large photo: Singer and actress Freda Payne is best known for her 1970 smash hit ‘Band of Gold,’ earning her a gold record.

As summer winds down, this is the perfect time to visit Old Westbury Gardens and the sculptures of “Revisiting the Familiar: Seward Johnson at the Gardens,” the popular exhibit now on view. Enjoy the weather, the beautiful landscape and the whimsical art of renowned artist Seward Johnson at your leisure. There’s plenty to see and do with the sculptures during your visit: Snap fun selfies. Go on a scavenger hunt. Canvas the gardens to see every sculpture.

Now, through Sept. 5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

(516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Fresh food at the farmers market Visit the Rockville Centre Farmers Market each Sunday through Dec. 18 from 7 a.m. to noon in the parking lot across from Bigelow’s Clam Bar on Sunrise Highway and Long Beach Road. Operated by the Long Island Growers Market, vendors include Norman’s Best Pickles, Orwashers Baked Goods, Natural Hounds Wet Dog Food, and Lithology Brewing Co. For more information, call (631) 323-3653.

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Sounds of the ‘70s

It’s a ‘70s explosion in the park, when 45RPM, known as “the band you wish your parents had warned you about,” bring their C’mon Get Happy show to the Harry Chapin stage, Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. The dynamic singers and nimble band bring AM radio hits that other bands overlook back to life with the veracity and fun this music deserves. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.

School of Rock in Rockville Centre offers a number of music-themed camps this summer.

• Blues Online Camp explores the music of innovators like Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf, who inspired generations of rockers. It’s planned for Monday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Aug. 26. For those camps meeting in-person, they take place at 197 N. Long Beach Road. Each requires a fee.

For more information, visit SchoolOfRock.com.

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All about tie dye

Kids ages 4+ can get their groove on, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Explore tie dye technique, which dates back to Asian and Eastern culture in the 6th century. Learn the technique and make a tie dye pillowcase to take home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Keeping up with the village The Village of Rockville Centre Board of Trustees meets on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 34 Maple Ave. For more information, visit RVCNY.gov.

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Bowling Fundraiser Join the Elks Lodge and the Major Projects committee, Aug. 21, 2 -5 p.m., at Maple Lanes, 100 Maple Ave., for this fundraising event to benefit the United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State.

Tickets are $30, which includes three hours of bowling and the cost of shoes, pizza, and soda. There will also be a 50/50 and raffle baskets. For more information and to reserve your spot, email Dottie Maffucci at doepaspres@aol.com.

Annual Tour of the Buildings The Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education will hold its annual tour of the school district on Aug. 24, beginning in the lobby outside the main office at South Side High School, 128 Shepherd St. Time TBA.

Golfing to support Camp Anchor It’s time for the Third Annual Golf Outing benefitting the Anchor Program Fund on Monday, Aug. 22 at the Rockville Links Club, 600 N. Long Beach Road. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11. Cost is $325 for a single golfer, or $1,200 per foursome. Camp Anchor is a year-round program serving thousands of children and adults with special needs who live in the Town of Hempstead.

For more information, visit CampAnchor.org, or email apfgolfouting@gmail.com.

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The 4 Ways from Sunday Band performs music from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s as part of the Sunday Afternoon Performance Series at Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 N. Village Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. Join them as they make each song their own through a combination of unique vocal styles and harmonies.

The band includes Mike Pangalos, Steve Tannenbaum, Vic Fusco and Trisha Fekete. To learn more, visit RVCPL.org.

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Learn step-by-step with instructors at Hue Studio, 236 Sunrise Highway, how to create your own framed 3D flamingo that you can take home and enjoy on Friday, Aug. 19, 1-0 a.m.-noon.

The workshop is $40 to attend and registration is available online at HueStudioArts. com.

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Kids can make, view and talk about art, through Sunday, Sept. 4, with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum.

Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for bridges, brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore their traditional and contemporary culture and how they bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit highlights the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is featured during residencies; including artist-led workshops during each residency and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff that draw inspiration from their artwork, process and media. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or go to LICM.org.

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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Sept.

15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program.

Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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The building aT 500 Sunrise Highway has been the home of Leonardo Home Furniture for the past two decades.

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“I was opposed to the project because I live on Powell Avenue, and I’m seeing that sometimes they give the OK to projects that are absolutely ridiculous,” Khosla told The Herald in May. “We have too many commercial buildings in our town, and we’re going to put a whole other commercial building there.

It’s a family-oriented street, in front of our recreation center. If you put up a full commercial enterprise, I don’t think anybody in town is going There is anoTher self-storage facility on the same to like it, which is proba- block, and another is expected to be built on North Long bly why it failed.”

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WMG Rockville Owner 500 Sunrise Highway for 24 years. It is requested a variance for a building height of 30 feet — 18 feet above now an empty storefront littered with what’s allowed by village code in the Busi- large signs reading, “Everything Must ness A-1 district — and reduced parking Go,” with another sign posted at the front requirements. Several residents criticized entrance informing customers that the the variance request in a Facebook cam- outlet has relocated to Old Country Road in Westbury. Its flagship store is in the paign to “Save Little Town.”

The zoning board ultimately voted Bronx.

Swim Stars, formerly Swim and Scuba, down the variance, in a 3-2 decision.

According to O’Brien, WMG Rockville has been a premier water sports training Owner has since scaled down its proposal center for over 30 years. After closing amid the pandemic in 2020, the storefront and has resubmitted it to the village.

Since Sunrise Highway is part of the changed ownership and currently village’s main commercial corridor, there remains open.

According to its website,, Swim Stars doesn’t appear to be as much opposition to the plans for another storage facility, is a local family-owned business primarily focused on providing swimming lesnext to the Flour Shoppe Cafe.

If Nuvo Development’s plans are sons. It also offers IPAP classes, water aerapproved by both the village and Nassau obics, aquatic pole exercise classes, and County, its storage facility would be the children’s swim parties. It also rents out second one on the same block of Sunrise its pool for scuba and Red Cross training Highway, between North Kensington and programs.

Calls to surrounding businesses and to Montauk avenues, across from the village Nuvo Development had not been returned basketball courts.

Leonardo Home Furniture operated at at press time.

LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURTNASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No.2022-1882 To Theresa Michelle Joyce Earp, Patricia Marie Joyce Mallernee Smisek, heirs at law of Walter John Joyce and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said CELINE K. RAKOWSKI aka CELINE RAKOWSKI aka CELINE J. RAKOWSKI, deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by Andrew Sapienza, residing at 15 Brenner Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on November 2, 2022 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of CELINE K. RAKOWSKI aka CELINE RAKOWSKI aka CELINE J. RAKOWSKI , lately domiciled at 260 Maple Ave., Apt 513B, Rockville Centre NY, admitting to probate a Will dated September 15, 2005 a copy of which is attached, as the Will of CELINE K. RAKOWSKI aka CELINE RAKOWSKl, aka CELINE J. RAKOWSKI deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [X] Letters Testamentary to ANDREW SAPIENZA [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to [ ]Further relief sought (if any): HON. MARGARET C.

REILLY HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Dated, Attested and Sealed, August 2, 2022 Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk (Seal) This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ INDEX NO. 608999/2020 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR13, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property vs.

KELLY DOLIN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL G. DOLIN; HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL G. DOLIN, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors,

trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., S/B/M/T CHASE BANK USA NA; PTRC INC. A/K/A PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION CONSULTANTS INC.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; LACO SERVICE INC.; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendants. ___________________ SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 6 JUDSON PLACE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 District: Section: 35 Block: 88 Lot: 30-33 To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said

United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $734,750.00 and interest, recorded on June 29, 2005, at Liber M 29013 Page 248, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 6 JUDSON PLACE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 29, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff HEDVA D. HAVIV, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 133318

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First, don’t drink the water, even though you may assume it’s caused only by iron deposits, either from a galvanized pipe that is leaching or from the rod in your hot onte eeper water tank that is corroding. Run your hot water.

See if it continually comes out brownish. If it doesn’t, it may be an outside source, such as periodic flushing of water lines by your water supplier. Work done on your street may also cause temporary interruption, and the water can be temporarily brackish. Flushing will dilute the rust, and the water can then become clearer. Sometimes the problem is bacteria, but in a public water system, where you live, this is much less likely.

You mentioned that you know the water heater is old, and it is. Thirty years is considered a long time for a hot water tank, but with regular maintenance, a tank can last that long. I typically hear that with proper annual flushing of the tank, where you either attach a hose, fill deep buckets from the valve and pour the water out elsewhere or have it serviced by your plumber, a hot water tank can last that long.

Most people, however, naively assume that everything in the house lasts forever, and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This simply leads to an emergency situation when corrosion points to the anode rod, which will have nearly completely deteriorated. The anode rod in your hot water tank is there to attract sediment through electrolytic action, the normal occurrence of positive and negative electrons, so that the rod will deteriorate instead of the inside walls of the tank.

Based on what you have described, you need a service call from a licensed professional plumber who can analyze the situation fairly quickly and not necessarily just replace the hot water tank, even though I anticipate that this is where you’re headed. The only other problem you may have is old, galvanized piping, as I mentioned, and replacing piping, after tracing it inside the walls, will probably be the most expensive process, since walls and floors will need to be opened, pipes sawn out and replaced, and the walls and floors repaired, which often leads to larger projects, like redoing rooms and seriously costly domino-effect renovation. Good luck!

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hile much media coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has focused on its impact on the global economy, which was serious, there is a potentially more insidious long-term consequence: the educational impact on a generation of American children, and especially Black, Latinx and Native American students. Covid-19 has taken a toll on both their learning and mental health.

A recently released study by the Northwest Evaluation Association found ALAn some hopeful signs. There was sinGER demonstrable “academic rebounding” during the 2021-22 school year in reading and math, particularly among younger students. Measuring average performance, however, hides the fact that younger Black, Latinx and Native American children did not do as well as their white and Asian-American peers.

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be extended remote learning during the pandemic. Low-income students and those three non-white groups were already scoring behind white and Asian students because of disparities that begin early in childhood, and the pandemic exacerbated those learning gaps. During the pandemic, in higher-poverty schools with larger minority populations, students tended to spend more time learning at home, in front of computer screens, and as a result they lost the equivalent of 22 weeks of instruction.

Demographic differences in student performance are most noticeable in the elementary school grades, which suggests that as these children grow older, the larger learning gap will extend into middle school and high school. It could take three to five years for all children to reach earlier performance levels if they receive needed supported, but emergency federal Covid allocations expire long before then. School districts are required to spend the last of their coronavirus funds by September 2024.

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firm, on the global impact of Covid on education, lower levels of learning translate into lower future earnings. As of January 2022, over 25 percent of the world’s students attended school systems that were still not fully open. The most affected regions were Latin America, the Caribbean and South Asia. In the United States, students in majority-Black schools were found to be six months behind in mathematics and reading at the start of the 2021-22 school year, while students in primarily white schools were only two months behind.

McKinsey estimates that by 2040, the economic impact of Covid-related learning disadvantage could translate to losses of $1.6 trillion worldwide annually.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on mental health concerns among U.S. high school students during the pandemic. Over a third of high school students — 37 percent — reported that they experienced poor mental health. Some 44 percent reported that they persistently felt sad or hopeless, and 55 percent reported that they had experienced emotional abuse from a

ifferences noted before the pandemic were exacerbated by remote learning.

parent or other adult in the home, including being sworn at, insulted or put down.

Eleven percent of high school students reported that they had suffered physical abuse as well. The CDC report did not differentiate based on race and ethnicity, but McKinsey found that parents of Black and Latinx students reported higher rates of concern about the mental health of their children.

While Senate Democrats are celebrating the current version of their budget reconciliation bill as a major victory, it does not include the $400 billion for early education in the original Build Back Better proposal, which would have created vitally needed universal child care and pre-kindergarten. The education proposal was approved in the House version of the bill, but blocked in the Senate by Republican opposition and conservative Democrats.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ AlanJSinger1.

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e need a National Village Elder, someone whose sole mission it is to advocate for Americans older than 65. I know we have President Biden, and he is a role model for fitness, public service and vigor as he heads toward his 80th birthday.

Still, we need someone whose only responsibility is the legal, emotional, financial and health support of people over 65. As of the 2019 census, there were 54.1 million of us. The numbers are growing, and the issues of senior health RAnDi care, financial staKREiss bility and aging at home are growing, too.

Do you know who Xavier Becerra is and what he does? Becerra heads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you read the department’s website, you might think that it offers immediate services for older people looking for housing or medication or companionship or transportation, but as a government agency, the department is neither nimble nor swift in its outreach to seniors.

We need one high-level person whose mission it is to help our citizens have a healthy and safe way of life in older age.

Other countries do a much better job of caring for seniors, keeping them within the mainstream of life and providing increasing care as it’s needed. In Japan, for example, priority service is always available for older people, whether at the food market, the bus station or the medical clinic. In Denmark, multi-generational day care is available, keeping the aging population in contact with babies and toddlers.

We need to have one government official who thinks only about how to better serve older Americans. If you’re reading this, you are either already in the older group, or will be. If our aging population is better cared for, there will be more opportunity for younger adults to live a life unburdened by the isolation and expense of caring for their parents without help or relief.

Historically, we have failed our seniors.

During the raging days of Covid-19 infection and death, it became obvious to me that the rules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the guidance

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from the White House were generalized advice, not especially helpful for older people. I wrote then and I still believe that older people were not sufficiently protected during those very dark days. We were more vulnerable, more likely to have serious Covid, more likely to die. Those of us over 65 comprise 16 percent of the population, but 80 percent of Covid deaths.

Today, deaths are dropping in the U.S. but according to WebMD, “one fact has not changed in two-plus years of the pandemic: The elderly are still most at risk of dying from the virus.”

Some of that is unavoidable, since older people often have other illnesses that make them more vulnerable; however, it stands as a national shame that Covid infection burned through nursing home and senior facilities, killing tens of thousands of people who might have been kept safe with more evolved medical protocols, specific to older people.

What we seniors do have is AARP, a powerful nonpartisan advocate for people over 50. For $9 a year, the organization offers education, discounts, travel benefits and specific guidance for older Americans who want to live the last 30 or 40

uggesting a National Village Elder, who’d focus on better serving older Americans.

years of their lives feeling healthy and fulfilled.

As I write this, the AARP website is offering a big thank-you to Congress, which just passed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The organization posted, “Millions of Americans 50-plus are one step closer to real relief from out-of-control prescription drug prices.” AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said the group has been working for nearly 20 years to allow Medicare to negotiate the price it pays for medications. Now, because of the new bill, Medicare can fight for better drug prices, including a $35-a-month cap on insulin.

That, as Biden might say, is a very big deal.

AARP is a dynamic and popular advocate, but a National Village Elder could bring additional attention and focus to the needs of our older citizens. If Biden weren’t busy being president, he’d be a terrific choice. He is relentless in his pursuit of solutions to problems we Americans care about. He is empathic and sensitive. He does not give up. He is old school, and that works when it comes to communicating with an aging population.

If he decides not to run for a second term, perhaps Biden will consider the Village Elder gig.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Of the 19 hurricanes that have made their way here since 1991, all but six have visited us in August or later. In fact, Hurricane Sandy — the storm we’re still talking about a decade later — didn’t ravage our homes and businesses until Halloween weekend.

Of course, we think of tropical storms and hurricanes as a problem for warmer climates. And for the most part, that’s true. There have been 453 named storms on the Atlantic Ocean side of the world over the past 30 years — an average of 15 per year. But Long Island can expect to see a named storm every year and a half.

With five named storms finding their way here since 2020 — including Henri and Ida last year — the law of averages would suggest a rather long respite. But with global warming intensifying weather patterns, we can only expect the number of storms we’ll face this year and beyond to grow.

And we need to be ready.

The National Weather Service suggests making preparations now, and not waiting for a storm to show up on our doorstep.

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letters Your joke fell flat, Gov. Kathy Hochul To the Editor: Based on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent comments in addressing people of the Jewish faith — she encouraged them to stay in New York, and added jokingly that Florida was overrated — is she just insulting, or ignorant?

You have to ask, why wouldn’t people of all religions, and political affiliations, look to leave New York state?

Some friends who have relocated to Florida recently have seen their net income increase from 15 percent to more than 25 percent.

Why wouldn’t people want to have more money in their pockets?

I forgot: They wouldn’t be supporting supposedly corrupt politicians and unfair laws. But in Florida, the cost of living is much lower, personal taxes are almost nonexis-

First, know your evacuation zone.

Long Island is considered “Zone 1” in New York. It’s part of an overall area that is most likely to flood, and is typically one of the first areas to be evacuated.

Just about all of Long Island is in Zone 1, along with other coastal and low-lying parts of the greater New York City region, including a good portion of eastern Queens and Brooklyn, lower Manhattan, all of Staten Island, and the eastern parts of the Bronx.

Next, put together an emergency kit.

This should include everything from the absolute essentials, like water and food, to first aid kits, flashlights, manual can openers, maps and extra batteries.

Then, sit down with your family and write an emergency plan. Include any close friends and neighbors who might need help in the event of an emergency, and create a list of whom you should contact if you do have to abandon your home. Know where you’re going and what you’ll do.

You’ll want to keep a copy of the plan in a safe place — near your emergency kit — so you can access it in a hurry.

These are all steps you’ve been reminded of time and again, so much you might be tired of hearing it. But when a storm does come and you have to leave in a hurry, you’ll be glad you put all

this together.

And there is more you can do before we even have to worry about a storm.

Like reviewing the insurance policies for your home, vehicles and property. Make sure you have adequate coverage not just for winds, but also for flooding. Even if you’ve never flooded before — storms have a way of making the impossible possible.

If you’re not sure what the difference is between a tropical storm and a hurricane, or a watch and a warning, take the time to learn. Any type of alert is serious, but some threats are more imminent than others. You can find out more about all of this at Weather.gov. And one agency many of us have depended on in past storms has been the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross, which serves more than 2.8 million people across Nassau and Suffolk counties. The Red Cross has many suggestions on how to prepare for a major storm, which you can find at tinyurl.com/RedCrossEmergency.

Twelve Americans died in hurricanes last year, and an average of 45 lives have been lost each year since 1991. Knock on wood, 2022 could be a quiet storm season.

But it’s better to be prepared for nothing than not be prepared for something. And being prepared could very well be the difference between life and death.

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hen faced with controversial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions. When talking with anyone about a contentious issue like abortion, the question inevitably arises: Which side are you on? Are you conservative or liberal? Do you hold a Democratic or Republican view? Are you “pro-life” or “prochoice”?

The ongoing debate about the overturning of Roe v. Wade has fueled these sorts of binary political ILANA questions, and generally GREENBERG people expect to hear black-and-white answers, even though our answers often come in shades of gray.

When I first heard about the Supreme Court’s monumental decision, I hoped I’d have a passionate stance. But I found myself not fully agreeing with either side, even though the ruling will have the greatest impact on my generation. As a 14-year-old who can barely balance home-

work and school assignments with taking care of my brothers before my parents get home, I can’t imagine what it would be like to be pregnant at this age, let alone be forced to carry the baby and raise a child.

I am growing up in an era when I will have fewer rights than my mother. On the other hand, however, I don’t have enough knowledge to make an informed judgment on whether a fetus should be considered a person, and whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade will, as some claim, end the “genocide” of unborn lives.

To me, that is a matter left to science and philosophy, as they explore the boundaries of the age-old question, what does it mean to be alive?

Perhaps we should therefore stop expecting such a complex topic to fit into a simple political mold and acknowledge that the so-called middle ground isn’t given enough attention, despite the fact that it is where many of us lie.

According to Dobbs v. Jackson, the case in which the court made its ruling, the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was based on an interpretation of the 14th

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fter the Supreme Court’s decision, I couldn’t fully agree with either side.

LEttERs tent and real estate taxes are very low.

Meanwhile, New York has enacted bail reform reforms, which in effect gives criminals more rights than normal taxpayers.

Crime is a revolving door — commit a crime in the morning and be released the same day to possibly commit another crime, which is ridiculous. Hochul has attempted to blame the judicial system, but many judges have stated that they’re just following the law.

When you look at New York City, or state, it reminds you of Dodge City, with crime extremely high all over. Yet the crime rate in Florida in declining. Who wouldn’t want to feel safe walking the streets or shopping malls, and able to lead to a safe and peaceful life? That’s what people want — not the lawlessness and total negativity that’s associated with living in New York. That’s one of the reasons I recently bought a home in Florida.

RICHARD GRAvES Valley Stream

Amendment that abortion is not “deeply rooted in our country’s history” and is therefore not a right guaranteed by the Constitution.

This rigid interpretation leaves no room for the fluid and ever-changing definition of “life.” Technological advancements in recent decades have changed the definition of a viable fetus and have led to constantly fluctuating opinions. Unfortunately, it seems that our country has lost its focus. By analyzing the scientific concept of life through a judicial lens, the court makes the question of abortion a matter of the Constitution, when it should be a question of life itself that is best left for science to answer.

I am reminded of Carl Zimmer’s “Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive,” a book I read for an English assignment this past school year.

According to the book’s depiction of abortion, scientists make a logic-based argument of a fetus’s biological functionality and ability to survive independently, while judges, more philosophically, question consciousness and humanity.

Neither side, however, has a certain definition, because when life begins is not a concept that can be decided with absolute certainty.

According to Zimmer, an initially fertilized egg, a zygote, is merely a cell, and no bigger than the thousands of biologically “living” human cells that unnoticeably shed and “die” every day. In society there is a clear distinction between dying cells and dying fetuses, but not always in science. If life can evade the iron definitions in science and law and challenge our societal certainties, why has the court attempted to define it with such strict legal boundaries?

The Supreme Court has taken a onesided stance on a complex topic. I have yet to form a strong opinion on whether abortion is moral, but I know that I am not the only person who feels “gray” on a topic that has become so black and white (or, more accurately, red and blue). And one thing is clear to me: If scientists, politicians, and millions of others with “gray” opinions can’t decide whether or not abortion is morally correct, the Supreme Court should not infringe on my personal right to make that choice.

Ilana Greenberg will be a sophomore at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.

FRAmEWoRk by Tim Baker

Are cooling centers open long enough?

To the Editor: During the many hot summer days, Nassau County opens up cooling centers to help residents escape excessive heat.

Many seniors and others are frequent visitors to their local libraries. But in too many cases, they don’t open until noon, and close by 6 p.m. or are closed on weekends.

Surely a few dollars can be found for extending library hours. Why not have all libraries open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer?

Seniors, retirees, students and others would be appreciative. Elected officials who find the funding are welcome to have their local library post a sign by the entrance saying that “our longer hours are thanks to funding provided by your local council member.”

LARRY PENNER Great Neck

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