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Past St. Agnes music director is sentenced tecting vulnerable children from predators and those who traffic in child pornography will always A former musical director at be a priority of this office and St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville the Department of Justice.” Centre has been sentenced to six For 24 years, Wustrow worked years in federal at St. Agnes and the prison for receiving Diocese of Rockchild pornography ville Centre, directand sending sexualing several youth ly explicit photos of choirs and the adult boys to an underchoir. His tenure cover police officer came to an end in using the screen 2017, when church name “pervdad516.” officials discovered Michael Wus that the FBI was trow, 59, of Freeinvestigating him port, was sentenced after agents seized on Oct. 13 by U.S. his work computer. District Judg e Diocese spokesDenis Hurley, who man Sean Dolan said that Wustrow wrote in an email to MICHAEL would have to registhe Herald that “no ter as a sex offender DRISCOLL statement was and be subject to Assistant issued on the senspecial conditions tencing,” and director-in-charge, when he is released declined to comFBI from prison. ment further. Wus“ To d ay ’s s e ntrow’s attor ney, tence underscores the serious Nancy Bartling, did not respond consequences Wustrow will face to requests for comment at press for years to come for his sordid time. role in receiving child pornograFederal investigators said phy and perpetuating the sexual they found 35 images of child abuse of children,” Jacquelyn pornography when they seized Kasulis, acting U.S. attorney for Wustrow’s iPhone in 2017, which the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement. “ProCONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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A happy Homecoming South Side High School edged Floral Park, 34-33, in overtime of its Homecoming game last Saturday. Story, additional photo, Page 16.

Mammography van comes to RVC MLK Center hosts breast cancer screenings By TOM CARROZZA tcarrozza@liherald.com

Promoting October’s designation as Breast Cancer Awareness month, village officials partnered with the MLK Community Center to offer residents free screenings in Nassau University Medical Center’s mobile mammography van. De puty Mayor Kathleen Baxley and Sharon Sheppard, assistant director of the MLK

Center, secured the services of the van on Oct. 14. The screenings included a breast examination by an NUMC nurse, a mammogram and instructions for home breast self-examination for residents over age 40. Both Baxley and Sheppard are breast cancer survivors, which motivated them to provide the service and help community members detect any worrying signs early, in the hope of saving their lives. “Having

gone through it ourselves, we know that early detection is key,” Baxley said. “The sooner you get checked, the better.” Patients did not need to be insured to be screened. “That’s key for people who don’t have i n s u r a n c e, ” B a x l e y s a i d , “because they’re not going to go to a doctor, but they can get checked here.” Baxley worked with the RVC CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Friendship Fair returns to great fanfare By TOM CARROZZA tcarrozza@liherald.com

Last Friday and Saturday, the 24th Annual Friendship Fair at the Church of the Ascension in Rockville Centre returned after a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the wide-ranging selection of items at the fair was donated by church parishioners. Tents were set up on the grass outside of the church on North Village Avenue, but the event also extended into the church building where an art gallery was set up as well as gift baskets that were raffled. “This year, we have had more donations and more stuff than ever in the past,” the Rev. Kevin Morris said. “So, we’ve been overwhelmed with donations, which has been a blessing.” The fair was started as a com-

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The Church of the Ascension hosts 24th annual event on Friday and Saturday munity event as a way to raise funds for the church while bringing the community together. “It’s a massive undertaking that takes time and effort, but it’s fun to see and meet people,” Morris said. The event was staffed by volunteer parishioners, including an enthusiastic group of children running the toy table. Since 1975, the fair has been known for its variety of items, including gifts, home décor, crafts, antiques, furniture, toys, Christmas items, jewelry and more. The fair also marked the reopening of the Shop at Ascension, which offers a variety of homemade products, including sweaters for dogs of all sizes, shell-filled jars and more. All funds from the two-day event are used to benefit the church.

THE SHOP AT Ascension offered items like these mason jars with snacks inside.

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JUDI BROADHURST AND the Rev. Kevin Morris enjoyed the return of the Church of the Ascension’s fair.

SSHS JV boys’ team captures conference crown The South Side High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team won the conference championship and had an undefeated season. The team was led by captains Mike Budlione, Ryan Curtis, Ryan Coico and Patrick Costello. Freshman Michael Benfante led the team in scoring with 12 goals and 13 assists, and the team scored 44 goals overall this season.

THE SOUTH SIDE High School boys’ junior varsity soccer team won its conference championship and went undefeated this season.

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Breast Cancer Coalition to bring the van to the village. County Executive Laura Curran helped Baxley get in touch with NUMC. Sheppard, meanwhile, signed people up at the MLK Center’s Community Day block party last month. The schedule for the three-hour event filled up quickly. The large van also caught the attention of passers-by, leading to a few walk-ins. About a dozen women took advantage of the opportunity, including Lois Mitchell, a Rockville Centre resident. “I’m very happy to have Sharon here,” Mitchell said of Sheppard. “I call her my sister, who I love dearly. What she went through made me make sure that I get a mammogram every year.” Mitchell brought her husband, Chauncey, on the couple’s eighth wedding anniversary. Breast cancer is the second-most-com-

mon cancer among women in the U.S., and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the death rate for the illness is higher among Black women than white women. Baxley and Sheppard said they hoped they could make the screenings an annual event, at which they can get the word out to men as well. About one out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. is found in a man, according to the CDC. Despite her diagnosis in July 2020, Sheppard has continued to run the MLK Center’s food pantry — which was renamed in her honor last December — along with her twin sister, Karen Mobley. “I want to save lives,” Sheppard said. “I don’t want a woman to walk around with the disease that I have, so if it can be prevented and we can save at least one life, then it’s a success to me.”

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Germaine challenges Bynoe in L.D. 2 and local businesses can begin hiring once more.

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Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if elected?

The race for Nassau County’s 2nd District Legislator is set between democratic incumbent Siela Bynoe and republican challenger Harold Germaine. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling the candidates’ priorities and issues in the district, which encompasses Hempstead, Lakeview, Westbury, New Cassel, Hicksville, Uniondale, and Rockville Centre.

Bynoe: Now that Nassau County is due

Herald: What can be done to further hold the line on taxes and to fix the county’s tax-reassessment system? Bynoe: As a member of the Legislature’s

Rules committee, one of my most important responsibilities is overseeing County contracting and ensuring the integrity of the billions of dollars in procurement it entails. In pursuit of that endeavor, I introduced and passed legislation that requires vendors to provide updated background information in writing as a condition of approving any new contracts that come before us. This legislation – as well as the successful effort by the Minority Caucus to create an independent Office of the Inspector General to oversee County procurement – are examples of important steps we have taken to safeguard taxpayer dollars and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse in County government. As part of our efforts to correct the imbalances caused by years of a frozen tax roll, I continue to support efforts aimed at ensuring Nassau County’s Department of Assessment is properly resourced and optimally positioned to succeed in its mission. Their efforts are crucial as we seek to restore equity to the system and correct the unfair burden that has been placed upon property owners who did not consistently “grieve” their assessment – a phenomenon which has resulted in a disproportionate tax burden in many= majorityminority communities.

Germaine: We need to put a stop on

County Executive Curran’s tax reassessment that has devastated the County, caused headaches for many constituents in a time of desperate need for assistance due to COVID-19. The Curran reassessment has caused an increase in tax for around 65% of Nassau County residents. We need transparency in the reassessment process, we need to see and understand the algorithm that is being used for those reassessment calculation (that the Executive has yet to

Siela Bynoe Incumbent

Harold Germaine Challenger

Party: Democratic, Working Families

Party: Dem, Rep Etc

Age: 53

Hometown: Westbury, N.Y.

Hometown: New Cassel (Westbury)

Career: Principal of Acclaim Management Strategies, LLC, a housing and management consulting firm; adjunct professor at LIU Post; former Executive Director of the Huntington Housing Authority.

Career: : IT Manager

Political experience: Nassau County Legislature, Feb. 11, 2014 – present

Political experience: Germaine has been a member of the Republican Party for many years and continue fighting for tax cut and against crime. He was also a political campaign manager from 2013-2014.

Westbury School Board Trustee, 2010-2014 make public), we need an independently elected assessor that the public can hold accountable via public meetings where clear plans can be discussed and a vote can be taken on changes impacting the county. The elected assessor would have an independent budget, and staffing. The currently appointed Assessor David Moog, has not held a single community forum to address the questions of residents as to how Assessments are calculated, how to analyze assessment data including ladder reports, and how the various components of a home are valued, etc.

Herald: Many local businesses took a financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local businesses? Bynoe: Using its allotment of federal American Rescue Plan COVID-19 relief funds, Nassau County has established the Boost Nassau Resource Center and

dedicated tens of millions of dollars toward the creation of low-interest loans grant programs for small businesses, and other timely assistance for our local business districts. To maximize their positive impact, we must ensure that residents and business owners are aware of their availability. It is incumbent upon all of us to work closely with our local Chambers of Commerce, civic associations, and directly with residents and business owners to ensure that they have full access to every form of assistance that they are qualified to receive. Thereafter, County government has a responsibility to streamline the delivery of those vital resources.

Germaine: Those local businesses need the backing and support of their locally elected government that will ensure that they won’t be hit with increase taxes and fees while they try to recover from the pandemic. We need to ensure that folks feel safe to go back to work

to receive more than $140 million through settlements with the nation’s manufacturers and distributors of opioid drugs, I am committed to following through upon my work as a co-chair of the County Executive’s Opioid Crisis Action Plan Task Force by applying those funds toward wide-reaching recovery, treatment and prevention resources to individuals and families struggling with the disease of addiction. I will continue to support smart, transit-oriented economic development by securing targeted infrastructure investments, and I look forward to building further upon the County’s investment in downtown revitalization initiatives in Westbury, Hempstead, and Lakeview. As chairwoman of the workforce development committee for Uniondale’s HUB redevelopment project, I will continue to advocate for an approach that prioritizes immersive experiences, cultivates interest in the Coliseum complex as a tourist destination, and delivers ample workforce and affordable housing. I will also continue advocate as a member of the Hub’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee for local jobs and robust investments in neighboring communities. I am also looking forward to building upon my previous work to the availability of mental health resources and protecting and conserving our drinking water. As it pertains to law enforcement, I will continue to advocate for reforms that will increase transparency and oversight. This includes overseeing the implementation of an officer-worn body camera program for our sworn officers, increasing the use of our Mobile Crisis Team for mental health crisis calls and addressing the need for independent third-party oversight of officer conduct.

Germaine: My number one priority is to

1) get the ever-increasing taxes as a result of the County Executives reassessment stopped and reorganize following the points listed above in question (1), 2) we need to get crime under control in my district, 3) we need to revamp our infrastructure by getting our parks, roads, and recreational spaces in shape and ready for our constituents. This includes making them safe and effective.

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McEvoy challenges Mulé in Nassau’s 5th L.D. By CRISTINA ARROYO RODRIGUEZ

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Incumbent County Legislator Debra S. Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, is running for reelection for an office she’s held since 2018. Challenger Brian J. McEvoy is a Republican is a Republican from Freeport and former South Hempstead Civic Association President. The 5th Legislative District encompasses Baldwin, Freeport, South Hempstead and parts of Rockville Center, Merrick and Oceanside. The Herald asked the candidates questions focused on vital issues and what makes them qualified for the position.

Herald: Covid-19 has altered how we do “business as usual,” in terms of technology, healthcare, economy, etc. How do you plan to navigate the “new normal”? Mulé: As we navigated a new world of

virtual meetings and webinars, my office discover some advantages to this form of outreach. Not only does a virtual approach make it much easier to record and archive events for future reference, it made it considerably less daunting for first-time attendees to participate in these meetings and benefit from the information we were sharing. Thanks to conservative budgeting and smart fiscal management, the County has been able to earmark large portions of its American Rescue Plan allocation toward direct relief programs that will help local businesses continue to adapt to the post-pandemic world. This summer, my Minority Caucus colleagues and I strongly advocated for and secured unanimous approval for dedicating tens of millions of dollars to recovery grants for small businesses, low-interest loan programs and other for ms of crucial support for entrepreneurs.

McEvoy: I believe that Covid-19 has

impacted “how we do business as usual” in the following ways: When it comes to technology, the Covid-19 shutdown made us more dependent on technology--we witnessed students learning online, people working from home, and the way we now shop. While many of the hospitals were overcrowded during the heart of the pandemic, other types of illnesses were being moved to the side. Because of this we now are seeing

Herald: What are the most pressing issues in your district, and how do you address these collaboratively with all stakeholders within the next term? Mulé: Community input provides valu-

Debra S. Mulé Incumbent

Brian J. McEvoy Challenger

Party: Democrat

Party: Dem, Rep Etc

Age: 59

Lives in: Freeport

Lives in: South Hempstead

Political experience: Nassau County Legislature, Freeport Village Trustee, Freeport School Board Vice-President and President

Political exxperience: South Hempstead Civic Association President Career: Operations Manager, High School Coach

Career: Social Worker people suffering from serious illnesses. The economy has taken a huge loss during this time. On Long Island we need more help locally to help our small businesses survive and to grow new business. Long Island lost one in six businesses and, with that, people lost jobs and many left the state. We need a lot more capital spending to grow businesses in Nassau County. In my district, there are many businesses that have gone out of business due to the lockdown.

policy decisions. I am blessed with the opportunity to represent a tremendously diverse constituency in the 5th Legislative District, and it has always been my practice to equip my office to best meet the needs of our community. Since the district I serve includes a large number of Spanish-speaking residents, I have ensured that my staf f will always include a person who is fluent in Spanish; my current staff includes a Haitian-Creole speaker as well.

Herald: Since the George Floyd protests, organizational/institutional diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have been put front and center. How would DEI instruct your practice as an elected official?

McEvoy: I believe it is the responsibility

Mulé: Cognizant of the fact that my life experiences do not encompass all experiences, I have made it a practice to maintain an open-door policy with my constituents. This ensures that I hear their concerns and use what I learn through these conversations to inform

of those that seek or hold government office to fight discrimination wherever it is found, promote policies that foster equality and support those that have been discriminated a g ainst. T his includes ensuring that discriminatory policies, actions or barriers in the areas employment, housing, banking, etc. are eradicated. I also believe that total inclusion is important in making decisions. I think that is the only way we can move forward. If elected I promise to hold Town Hall meetings to hear

able guidance as we plan for the future. In fact, residents and stakeholders have frequently shared ideas and approaches that we might not have previously considered. Whether in person or on Zoom, I will continue to meet with all local civic associations, as I have throughout my tenure in the Legislature, to ensure the lines of communication remain open. Baldwin’s downtown revitalization continues to be the top issue I am focused upon tackling in the Fifth Legislative District. The County’s contribution to this effort – Complete Streets – will be starting by the end of the year. This investment in our infrastructure promises to provide for a safe, walkable and revitalized downtown and serve as a catalyst for further smart, transit-oriented development. In a new term, I will continue to spearhead efforts to devise a plan for the remediation of the Oakwood Beach Club property. I will also build upon our successful flooding mitigation efforts on Long Beach Road in South Hempstead and will follow through on the reconstruction of this crucial County thoroughfare.

McEvoy: It is my belief that the tax reassessment is extremely flawed. It is hard to understand that some homeowner’s taxes will go up drastically while others will stay the same. The $375 dollars that the county will be sending out is not enough to counterbalance the tax increases. I have spoken to homeowners on fixed incomes that are frighten that they will have to sell their homes. Another topic is the crime we have seen that the Bail Reform/ Cashless Bail has done to our way of living. We read about those being let out of jail after committing violent crimes. I have heard those that favor these laws say that it is a state matter. But is it really? When are these people released into the community, where are they going? I believe that law enforcement should be able to do their jobs and protect the citizens of Nassau County, whether in the neighborhoods or in our local jails.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday, Oct. 21

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Chef Rob: Pumpkin Pie Muffins with Cinnamon

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Chef Rob prepares this dish. Register for this virtual event through the RVC Library. Starts at 10 a.m.

Friday, October 29 Blood Drive The NY Blood Bank and Nassau Masons are holding this food drive at 28 Lincoln Ave. from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ukulele Lessons For grades 3 to 5. Learn the fundamentals of music through the ukulele at the RVC Library with Adam King from Reprise Music. Register online at the library website. Starts at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 30

Game Night at the RVC Library

Halloween Stories at The Phillips House Museum

Bring board games to the RVC Library to being with your friends. Register online at the RVC Library website. Event starts at 7 p.m.

The Phillips House Museum will host a reading of Halloween stories. Children of all ages are welcome. The event is free of charge. Event goes from 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 22 Author Event with Sara Nisha Adams

Thursday, Nov. 25

Sarah Nisha Adams, author of The Reading List, makes a virtual appearance at the RVC Library. Register online at the library website. Starts at 1 p.m.

Thanksgiving at George Martin

Tricia’s Flicks: News of the World The RVC Library hosts this in-person screening of News of the World (Rated R) in the Helen Kraus room. Movie starts at 2 p.m.

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Fall in RVC Autumn is in full bloom as the weather cools and village residents prepare Halloween decorations. online at the RVC library website. Starts at 7 p.m.

Girls Who Code Learn coding basics with a real computer programmer. Register online at the RVC Library website. Event starts at 4 p.m.

CSTL Spooky Fest The Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve transforms into a family-friendly Halloween festival each weekend from Oct. 8 to 31. from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 25 Meditation with MaryClare MaryClare Chiofalo leads this meditation class designed to help you destress, relax, and focus. Register

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Tuesday, Oct. 26 Chi Gong with Marianna Farina Farina returns in person to the Rockville Centre library with her 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 Certified yoga instructor Joe Climi leads the class designed to accommodate the needs of people who may have difficulty with more traditional appraoches. This class is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options. Register online at the RVC library website. Starts at 12 p.m.

What to Watch? Join moderator Michael Matuszewski and library staff member Rob Siegel in a discussion about what everyone is currently watching on television, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place in-person. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 27 Simply Stronger with Marilyn Bunger 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 discussion Stay up-to-date with current affairs and discuss what’s on your mind with facilitator Richard Skolnik, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place over Zoom and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. start time.

Learn to Play Bridge with Anne Bass Anne Bass leads a class teaching participants how to play bridge at the Helen Kraus Room at the RVC Library.

George Martin the Original in RVC will serve a special three-course prix fixe menu in celebration of Thanksgiving. Reservations available from 2 to 6 p.m. Call 516-678-7272 for reservations.

HAVING AN EVENT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rvceditor@liherald.com

The RVC Farmers’ Market will be at Parking Lot 12 every Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon. Prof. James Coll leads a Zoom lecture on the constitution through the RVC Library on Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. St. Agnes hosts the national bioethics seminar from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 to 23 The RVC Library hosts a paper shredding event from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 23. The Village Board of Trustees’ Briefing Meeting at Village hall starts at 6 p.m. on Oct. 28.

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Gaylor, Burns vie again in Legislative District 6 By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

For the second time in two years, Laura Burns challenges Bill Gaylor for county legislator of District 6. Gaylor, from Lynbrook, has held his seat since 2015 and was re-elected in 2017 and 2019, when he defeated Burns, 7,936 to 6,674. Burns, of Rockville Centre, is a writer and advocate. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling issues that affect residents in District 6, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere.

Bill Gaylor,

Laura Burns

Incumbent

Challenger

Herald: What can be done to further hold the line on taxes and to fix the county’s tax-reassessment system?

Age: 58

Age: 52

Gaylor: I am proud to have never voted for

Hometown: Lynbrook

Hometown: Rockville Centre

Career: Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel; attorney

Career: Writer and activist

a property tax increase as a legislator. We need to fix the tens of thousands of errors in County Executive Laura Curran’s reassessment that resulted in massive property tax increases for South Shore homeowners. We also have to make the reassessment fair, accurate and transparent and provide relief to residents who desperately need it following economic uncertainty during the pandemic. That is why I proposed legislation to eliminate $100 million in fees that residents pay to deliver real financial relief for working class families.

Political experience: County legislator since 2015; Lynbrook Village Associate Justice from 2009 to 2015.

Burns: It’s all about staying on the path

the Curran administration has put us on. Reassessment was absolutely necessary to address Nassau County’s financial woes, as was adopting the Taxpayer Protection Plan. Curran is calling for no additional property taxes for the next four years while the TPP is implemented, and the goal is, ultimately, to have accurate rolls and reduce the necessity of grieving. This is the correct course of action, and I’m concerned that the Republican Majority —which just this month demonstrated its willingness to play politics with the budget — will push the county off the path to fiscal stability by choosing shortterm political gain over long-term responsible management.

Herald: Many local businesses took a financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local businesses? Gaylor : Small businesses have been through a lot in the past year, but throughout the pandemic, I along with members of the majority, approved tens of millions of dollars in federal funding

Political experience: None Other experience: Rockville Centre PTA council co-president (2020-12); board member of RVD Friends of MLK Center; member of the Writer’s Guild of America; founding member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America; leader of Moms Demand New York State Communications and Moms Demand Nassau County Outreach; board member, Barnard Women in Entertainment.

that went directly to small business relief. We also worked to ensure that businesses had personal protective equipment and created a special revenue fund to pay down county refund liability owed to small businesses.

ing workforce housing near transit lines to bring more business to the Long Island Rail Road-adjacent downtowns in my district. For those who lost their jobs due to Covid-19, there are job training programs available.

Burns: The Boost Nassau initiative is a

Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if elected?

good first step, connecting business owners with information about the resources available to them. I would push out more information from my office as well, making sure to have it available in the different languages spoken by business owners in the district. There are grants and loans available to help small businesses recover, and I look forward to helping constituents discover and access all helpful programming. We can also think creatively to make our downtowns more desirable destinations. There is Community Revitalization Program money available to help with beautification efforts, and we can expand the Open Streets program to create more walkable downtowns, and we can focus on build-

Gaylor: As a retired lieutenant colonel in

the U.S. Army, I will continue to advocate for Nassau’s veterans, first responders and seniors to ensure their mental and physical health needs are being met. I will never vote to defund our police and make sure they always have the resources they need to return home safe at the end of their shift. I will also continue to never vote for property tax increases, and fight to make the county executive’s reassessment more fair, accurate and transparent.

Burns: My top priority is to maintain our

fiscal health. The taxpayers’ money should be spent on infrastructure, pro-

gramming and services to make taxpayers’ lives better. We must achieve financial stability and phase out the Nassau Interim Finance Authority so that we can move forward with more funding for the taxpayers. My first order of business will be to set up a structure for constituent outreach. I plan to hold bimonthly town halls, both in person and via Zoom, and to have weekly “office hours” at different public spaces or small businesses around the district. It’s important that the diverse communities within Legislative District 6 know they have a legislator who wants to hear their concerns, and it’s important that I know what the district’s priorities are so that I can represent them well. There hasn’t been any outreach from the legislator’s office in this district, and it’s sorely needed. My focus in office will be to assess the infrastructure needs in LD6 and begin work on addressing them, making sure to include constituents in the process. I want any development in the district to include renewable energy and to create good-paying jobs with benefits.

Herald: Why would you be a better fit for the position than your opponent? Gaylor: Unlike my opponent, I strongly denounce any legislation that supports defunding the police and oppose Albany’s dangerous cashless bail laws. I have a strong record of supporting law enforcement and will continue to work closely with them to keep our communities safe. Additionally, I will fight to cut taxes and create a more fair and transparent process concerning the current administration’s flawed reassessment system, and correct the numerous errors affecting tens of thousands of Nassau’s homeowners. Burns: During my years as an advocate

for gun violence prevention, I’ve become well-versed in building coalitions among community groups working on different aspects of a complex issue that spans legislation, cultural outreach, public education and community organizing. This grassroots experience is exactly what’s needed in local government — a willingness to seek out diverse voices, gather different points of view, and synthesize them into a plan for action to make people’s lives better. My opponent is content with the status quo, listens only to the voices of his own party, and has ignored 60 percent of the district’s population when it comes to CRP funding. My goal is to improve the quality of life in the district, throughout the entire district. Taxpayers deserve a legislator who represents them all, and we need something better than the status quo.

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Incumbent County Councilmember Dorothy Goosby, a Democrat from the Village of Hempstead, is running for reelection for an office she’s held since 2000. Challenger James Lamarre is a Republican, and he did not respond to the questions sent by the Herald. The 1st Council District encompasses Hempstead, Lakeview and Roosevelt as well as portions of Baldwin, Freeport, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Uniondale and West Hempstead. The Herald asked the candidates questions focused on vital issues and what makes them qualified for the position.

Herald: Covid-19 has altered how we do

“business as usual,” in terms of technology, healthcare, economy, etc. How do you plan to navigate the “new normal”?

Goosby: My response, along with my col-

league to the “New Norm” has been to implement the following, which have been extremely successful. We will continue in this manner. ■ Mobile COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations

■ More than $11 million to colleges and schools

issues in your district, and how do you address these collaboratively with all stakeholders within the next term?

■ Over a million meals and 6 million for food banks

Goosby: My focus is quality-of-life equity

■ Vax Mobile-first in the State and second in the Nation

■ More than $800 thousand to local Villages ■ More than $400 thousand to fire departments ■ Small Business PPE Program ■ Expedited process for outdoor dining

have been dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. I am a living testament of DEI. Goosby v. the Town of Hempstead has been cited in over 150 cases nationwide as an instrument God divinely used and continues to use to let the world know that diversity, equity and inclusion is our reasonable service to humanity.

because the disparities in my district remain unbalanced and alarming. In terms of sewage equity, our sewage system is at the forefront of my list. The Village of Hempstead must be repaired, not just the sewers maintained by the government. Sewers on private property are also beyond their lifespan and are cracked, broken and leaking, causing a serious health and environmental hazard to residents and to the environment. Also, the government must work together to find solutions to assist homeowners with costly repairs so that the corrective action plans don’t simply fix just half of the problem. In terms of water equity, the Northshore and Southshore must be treated fairly and equitably, as prices are Outrageous, and there is the potential municipalization for New York American Water And on education equity, with the exception of Wyandanch, all of the charter Schools on Long Island are in my Councilmatic District. I look forward to slaying the giant of oppressive practices with these great people.

Herald: What are the most pressing

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Daniels challenges Kopel, again, in L.D. 7 went wrong, and correct the system.

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald: Both you and your opponent are lawyers, how do you think that expertise translates into being an effective legislator?

County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) is running for his seventh two-year term. Democratic challenger Lisa Daniels ran against Kopel in 2013. The 7th District includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook The Herald asked the candidates three questions focusing on issues upper most in constituents minds.

Herald: A few large-scale development projects have been proposed in the district and surrounding communities. What will you do to help ensure that resident concerns are not ignored? Lisa Daniels: Residents are understand-

ably frustrated about their lack of input and the limited information conc e r n i n g h a p h a z a r d d eve l o p m e n t throughout the community. Our neighbors duly expect that projects with reverberating effects throughout the community should depend on community review and discussion; they want a seat at the table. While I recognize the county has limited control over zoning, as a legislator I would work with municipal officials to promote the creation of a community advisory board and master planning commission. Not only should residents and community leaders have more of a say about the direction of their community, but these decisions should be made holistically to see what makes sense for the whole community. Resident concerns also refer to the county’s crumbling and ill-maintained infrastructure. We must ensure development does not exceed the level of our infrastructure. Our roadways and wastewater infrastructure are already far too often overwhelmed by existing use. That’s why, as a legislator, I would bolster the infrastructure that underlies all of our daily lives. Issues with county drainage and roadways will only be exacerbated by uncoordinated development, and must be addressed first and foremost.

Howard Kopel: Unfortunately, the zon-

ing for new projects is entirely outside the jurisdiction of the county, and so I cannot directly initiate legislative action. However, I have been an outspoken community leader in opposing the proposed Woodmere Club redevelopment, as well as ill-considered apartment projects in throughout the district and beyond. I have expressed opposition to any Industrial Development Agency benefits being extended to such projects, which harm the community. I have held several rallies and letter writing campaigns to force the state to finally live up to its obligations and complete the Nassau Expressway. The

Daniels: I have been a litigator advocat-

Lisa Daniels

Howard Kopel

Age: 55

Age: 70

Hometown: East Rockaway

Hometown: Lawrence

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Party Affiliation: Republican

Political experience: None

Political experience: Six-term county legislator, deputy presiding officer.

Career: Attorney and owner of Law office of Lisa Daniels, 1998 to present; adjunct professor Queens College 1997 to 2001; adjunct professor Hofstra University 1997 to 2001.

current situation is not only a major inconvenience, but also a continuing hazardous situation. I have plans to work cooperatively with other public officials, including across the aisle to renew pressure now that there is a new governor. I support sensible development and business expansion, but the infrastructure must be able to support it, which is often not the case. Finally, most of us live here because we like being out of New York City. We cannot allow our suburban environment to be transfor med into New York City’s “sixth borough.”

Herald: The residential property assessment system still needs an overhaul. What would you do to make it beneficial for homeowners and the county? Daniels: The property assessment sys-

tem in Nassau County was woefully neglected for years from the Mangano administration’s freezing of the tax rolls. This benefited political special interest groups with guaranteed payouts to tax certiorari attorneys. County finances were so beleaguered that money was borrowed specifically to pay refunds. This is why I’m so disheartened by calls to return to the days of special interest payouts and financial mismanagement. I believe in a fair assessment of every home. County Executive Laura Curran has had the political courage to begin cleaning up our county finances, assessing every house to determine its

Career: Attorney corporate 1975 to 1985. Owner Sutton Alliance, a national title insurance and settlement firm 1985 to present.

actual and current value. Under the county executive’s efforts, all have maintained their right to challenge an assessment value; further, her administration has created a user-friendly grievance system to make the process even more accessible. Reassessing property values regularly with a robust grievance system is the best and only way to fine-tune the system and ensure residents are paying taxes on the actual value of their property, and not overpaying. I’d also add that 70 percent of property taxes are attributable to school taxes, not county taxes, which can often get lost in these discussions

Kopel: The assessment system is a mess

perpetrated by the county executive’s administration. No one would argue against a fair and accurate system, but the new system simply is neither fair, nor accurate. More than 60 percent of homeowners are experiencing increases, some of the huge and some people are, literally, being forced from their homes. This results, not only of inaccurate assessments, but from the county executive breaking a promise to the Legislature to follow state law limiting annual increases to individual homeowners, and using a legal maneuver to avoid the law. The volume of complaints and protests against the new assessments is historic, clearly indicating that something is wrong. I believe that the county should call a halt to increases, conduct a careful study to determine what

ing for children and families in need in Nassau County for over 20 years. Through these years — fighting for the needs of our most vulnerable residents — I’ve come to understand the value of robust representation. In our system, it’s far too easy for entrenched interests to get their way or for one’s needs to not be given space in a debate. I know what it takes and what it means to stand up for our neighbors. While my opponent might like to joke he’s a recovering attorney, I truly value the experience I’ve had advocating for children and families in our county. It is also important for a legislator to consider how the laws they draft and vote on will impact real people in their everyday lives outside of the vacuum of the legislative chamber. As a litigator and a member of the Legislative Drafting and Review Subcommittee of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law, I am constantly reviewing, interpreting, and applying existing statutes and legislation. My first-hand experience in the real life impact of le gislation makes me uniquely suited to give our neighbors the representation they deserve.

Kopel: I disagree with the premise of this question. I do not actually think that being a lawyer is necessary to be an effective legislator. Many of the most effective advocates for their constituents, on both sides of the aisle, are not lawyers. Being a lawyer does, obviously, bring some advantages in terms of training provided to lawyers to think logically and to write concisely and clearly. However, many lawyers are terrible writers and poor advocates, while many nonlawyers are extremely clear thinkers, and eloquent and effective representatives for the community. I encourage our young people, of whatever educational background, to get involved in the political process, and to work for the community. A varied base of knowledge and experience is extremely valuable in a legislative body and is much better than having just a bunch of lawyers deciding things. I am a lawyer by training, but most of my career has been as an owner, together with my wife, of a business that provides work for many people, and enables us to gain knowledge and experience outside a narrow legal base. I believe that my experience as a business owner has been most valuable in my acknowledged expertise in dealing with county finances.

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LIVE LIVE TOLEAD.

Anthony D’Esposito

Aaron Meyer Challenger

incumbent Party: Republican

Party: Democratic

Age: 39

Age: 42

Lives in: Island Park

Lives in: Oceanside

Professional Experience: Town of Hempstead councilman (2016-present)

Professional Experience: First time candidate

Career: NYPD detective (retired)

Career: Attorney, author, researcher, academic, public speaker, consultant

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LIVE YOUR STORY.

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The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. .

Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if re-elected/elected? D’Esposito: Tax relief, keeping our com-

munities safe and providing top-notch constituent services have been and remain my priorities. For the last three years, I have helped draft and implement either a tax CUT or tax FREEZE budget. I will support Supervisor Don Clavin’s 2022 proposed tax CUT budget. I have worked hard since 2016 to improve roads, facilities and expand programs. I remain proud to join colleagues in dedicating over $75 million to roads and infrastructure projects, over $10 million in park improvements and continue to make the communities I represent along our shoreline, more resilient in the face of future storms. Since the day I took office, I remain committed to providing tax relief.

Meyer: The three hallmarks of my can-

didacy have been, from the start, bringing about transparency, accountability and representation. So, my overall priority is to be the catalyst for the Town Board to be transparent, which in turn will force it to be accountable and thereby represent the people who live here. That means actual discussion and debate of all proposed resolutions, on the record, with actual dialogue.

Herald: Many local businesses took a financial hit during the Coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local business? D’Esposito: In spring of 2020, alongside Supervisor Don Clavin, I spearheaded the region’s first outdoor dining initiative – waiving fees and expediting the process to allow and expand outdoor dining. Meyer: A lot more can be done to help

local businesses. Whether that means starting by designating personnel to work directly with small business to tasking the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency to evaluate rental and/or tax relief.

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Lawrence Senior Soccer A THREE-YEAR STARTER who led the Golden Tornadoes in scoring last season while earning All-County honors, Viera picked up where he left off and is enjoying a monster senior campaign while helping the team earn a share of the conference title. He scored in 10 of 12 regular-season games and found the back of the net 21 times. He also racked up 14 assists. Viera feasted on Seaford, scoring 8 goals in two wins over the Vikings. He also posted a hat trick in a victory over Academy Charter.

GAMES TO WATCH Friday, Oct. 22

Football: East Meadow at Oceanside ............................. 6 p.m. Football: Freeport at Farmingdale..............................6:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Manhasset ...............................6:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Bethpage ................................6:30 p.m. Football: Clarke at C.S. Harbor........................................ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Field Hockey: Sewanhaka at Seaford......................10 a.m. Football: Glen Cove at Calhoun................................. 2 p.m. Football: Carey at Baldwin ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City................................. 2 p.m. Football: Roslyn at Elmont.............................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at New Hyde Park........................ 2 p.m. Football: Herricks at Sewanhaka............................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at V.S. Central ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. South ....................................... 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Roosevelt................................... 2 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Plainedge ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Lynbrook ......................................... 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Seaford ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at Oyster Bay............................ 2 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lawrence ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Friends Academy at West Hempstead .............. 3 p.m.

It took all of regulation and two series of overtime to decide last Saturday’s Nassau Conference III football game between South Side and Floral Park. The pendulum shifted in both directions for the entirety of the game, as there were multiple junctures where each side seemed destined to win. In the end it was South Side pulling out a thrilling 34-33 victory in front of a spirited homecoming crowd. “I couldn’t be happier for my guys,” Cyclones head coach Phil Onesto said. “We knew Floral Park was a great team, and we were fortunate enough to make one more play than them at the end.” The final play was a perfect 20-yard lob from sophomore quarterback Owen West to his older brother, senior Brady West. These two were dynamic from kickoff to the final snap, as Owen had 79 passing yards and 94 rushing yards. Brady had 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns, as well as a 25-yard passing touchdown on a trick play. “I think this win was a combination of everything we’ve been doing,” Brady West stated. “I think we’ve been bringing it every week and we we’ve got our swagger so we’re good to go.” South Side’s offense did not solely run through the Wests. Running backs Matt Solano and Jack Lozito played crucial parts, as they each had rushing touchdowns of their own. Sophomore receiver Michael Melkonian also was a steady target, racking up 40 yards and a touchdown. However, it was the ultimate connection between the West brothers that gave South Side (3-3) the opportunity to end it. This pass tied the game at 33 apiece, as in the first possession of the second series of overtime, Floral Park running back Matt Ollen took a direct snap up the middle for a touchdown. However, the extra point was unsuccessful, which is why the Cyclones had the opportunity to win it after the touchdown. Sophomore kicker Nick Papadopulos stepped up and confidently nailed his walk off extra point. “I’ve kicked that a thousand times in practice, so when I walked up there I knew I had it,” Papadopulos said. The Cyclones managed to pull out the

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SOPHOMORE JACK LOZITO opened the scoring in South Side’s 34-33 overtime win

over Floral Park last Saturday with a 17-yard touchdown run. victory despite a valiant comeback effort by Floral Park. South Side led 14-0 at halftime, in large part due to its special teams, as it was able to recover two onside kicks. However, the Knights were reinvigorated in the second half. Floral Park quarterback Chris Nardonis did it both with his arms and legs, as he threw a 33-yard touchdown to Ollen and also ran for a 9-yard touchdown in the second half. It seemed that the comeback was

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD — October 21, 2021

A warm welcome for Douglas Elliman Donna Eineman O’Reilly recently opened a new Dougals Elliman Real Estate property at 304 Merrick Road in Rockville Centre. The business celebrated its grand opening ribbon cutting on Oct. 14, which was attended by Mayor Francis Murray, other elected officials and members of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce.

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iNvestors BaNK represeNatives Jonathan Gross, (left), Paul VonBevern, Cara Ganshaw, Amanda Seppi, Michael Billia, with Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner and head of New Business Development, Special Projects & Events Management Lori Pedone, and Investors Bank officials Sean Luiso and James Ladolce at the gala.

Annual gala recognizes top lawyers, firms By Kate NalepiNsKi knalepinski@liherald.com

Esteemed lawyers from across Long Island were celebrated at the Heritage Club at Bethpage on Oct. 5 for the second Annual Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala. The event, which began at 6 p.m., was organized by RichnerLIVE, the events division of Richner Communications, and Herald Community Newspapers. Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE welcomed nearly 200 guests and expressed the importance of being able to celebrate the award winners’ accomplishments in person. Awards were distributed for Jim Green/Herald lawyers’ successes in a variety of practices, including bankruptcy, WaBC-tv reporter KristiN Thorne with estates and trusts, business and Honoree Hon. John M. Czgyier, Jr. of Lewis Johs commercial litigation, criminal, Avallone Aviles, LLP. cybersecurity, divorce mediation, person after a long time of not having any elder law, education, emerging companies and venture capital, environ- events.” Nixon Peabody LLP was one of mental, franchise law, government rela- event sponsors. Elizabeth Siegel, an associate with Prostions, taxes, real estate and much more. “During the past year, we certainly kauer Rose LLP, was selected as this year’s needed the best legal minds at work more Rising Star, while Deborah Aviles, of than ever, as we dealt with novel issues, Lewis Jons Avallone Aviles, LLP, obtained such as vaccination requirements in the the Lifetime Achievement award. Aviles is an equity partner and senior workplace, new federal funding programs, work-from-home arrangements and much trial attorney with Lewis Jons Avallone more,” Herald Community Newspapers Aviles, LLP, known for fighting claims of CEO Stuart Richner said at the event. medical malpractice. A former member of “This evening is a real celebration, as we the Supreme Court Committee, Judicial recognize many of Long Island’s best and Screening Committee and more, she brightest legal professionals who have helped found the Alexander Hamilton Inns achieved excellence in their area of prac- of Court for Suffolk County. “I’ve been in practice 40 years,” Avlies tice and given back to their communities.” Outstanding pro-bono projects and top said. “This is not an award for me – this is legal firms based on size also received rec- an award for all the people I’ve worked ognition. Michael Schnipper of Nixon Pea- with other the years, my staff, my colbody, LLP, said that receiving one of three leagues – they make me look good.” Plenty of specialty drinks and appetiztop legal firm awards was an honor. “We are grateful to the Herald for hon- ers were served during the two-hour cockoring us,” Schnipper said. “It’s so great to tail hour, where many legal representabe recognized, and it’s great to be back in tives mingled outside under the stars.

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Joseph Bruha of Grassi Advisors & Accountants hosted a table during cocktail hour. “It’s great to be back at a live event and to see everybody face-to-face,” Joseph Bruha, Marketing Senior Manager at Grassi Advisors & Accountants said. “We work very closely with the legal community, on everything from valuations to litigation support to trust and estate work. For us, it’s very important to be at an event like this and show the love.” Lisa Rispoli, partner and trust and estate services leader with Grassi, said she was grateful to interact with her potential clients and to applaud them for their successes at the gala. Rispoli, who completes litigation support and estate and trust administration services for attorneys, said Grassi has a good reputation in the community, especially within the courts.“We do a lot of networking and we have a lot of good relationships with the attorneys – they know we have their back,” Rispoli said, “and that’s our job.” Law professionals then migrated to the dining room, where WABC-TV reporter Kristin Thorne distributed the awards

during dinner and dessert. “This is an incredible gathering of Long Island’s top attorneys, and we are thrilled to be part of such a special night honoring them,” said Michael Billia, Investors Bank Senior Vice President Long Island Market. “We are very happy to be here, in person, celebrating the awards everyone is receiving and thanking them for the work they do.” The event was sponsored by: Investors Bank, Grassi Advisors & Accountants, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, Ruskin Moscou and Faltischek, Quatela Chimeri PLLC, D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, Nassau University Medical Center, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., Nixon Peabody, Real Estate Homes and PrintEarly.com. Visit http://www.richnerlive.com/ toplawyerawards/to view more pictures and a complete list of honorees.

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ON THE STAGE

South Shore Symphony tunes up for an exciting season By KAREN BLOOM kbloom@liherald.com

The South Shore Symphony’s long pandemic hiatus is over. The popular local orchestra is back on stage and eager to welcome audiences. The South Shore Symphony returns to the Madison Theatre at Molloy College for a season of special performances celebrating its return to live performance. The 2021-22 season marks its 30th season in Rockville Centre. The first concert, on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., features Paul Hindemith’s “Mathis der Mahler,” Aaron Copland’s “Music for the Movies” and Darius Milhaud’s “le Boeuf sur le toit.” The Copland work is a suite of music he wrote for movies with hints of his later famous composition, “Appalachian Spring.” The Milhaud was designed to be music for silent film star Charlie Chaplin, but this composition with a Brazilian dance flavor later morphed into a ballet in 1920. Hindemith wrote this symphony in 1934 while working on his opera of the same name. These 20th century works are exciting for both the orchestra and audience alike. Acclaimed pianist effrey Biegel is the featured performer at the orchestra’s second performance on Saturday, Dec. 4. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s Piano “Concerto in C” and Dick Tunney’s “Peanuts Concerto.” The orchestra will also perform George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” This concert highlights the genius of American composers. The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts is underwriting and sponsoring these two performances and is offering the tickets for free with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the Madison Theatre

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ORCHESTRA PRESIDENT WAYNE Lipton is happy to see the musicians return to live performance. During the last 18 months, the South Shore Symphony Orchestra has been doing virtual performances online. Box Office, (516) 323-4444. Audiences must follow Madison Theatre protocols pertaining to masks and vaccination. Closing out 2021, the orchestra will join with Leggz Ltd. Ballet and guest performers for a full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” Nutcracker Ballet spectacular guest performers on Dec. 21, 22 and 23.

Tickets are available online at www.madisontheatreny. org. The 2022 schedule will include a return to St. Agnes Cathedral in June, featuring organist Michael Bower playing the Saint Saens Organ Symphony. Follow the orchestra on Facebook or email sssymphony@optonline. net to be notified of other upcoming events.

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Know anyone around town who you’d describe as a true do-gooder –– that PTA president, Little League coach or scout leader who goes above and beyond the call of duty; that community volunteer who gives so much of him or herself while asking for nothing in return; that volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who saved a life? The Rockville Centre Herald is currently seeking nominations for our annual Person of the Year. All People of the Year are featured in full-length, front-page feature stories that appear in our final issue of the year, which will be published on Dec. 27.

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included a photo of an adult male sexually abusing a boy who was between 6 and 8 years old. The seizure came after a 2016 instant messaging exchange that Wustrow had with an undercover officer on the platform Kik Messenger, in which he said he wanted to find a father who would “rent” him his 12- or 13-year-old son so that he could molest him. “Mr. Wustrow’s actions, and the material he collected, are a shock to our collective conscience,” FBI Assistant Directorin-charge Michael Driscoll said in a statement. “Thankfully, he’s now headed to federal prison where he will no longer be a danger to the innocent children who have no ability to protect themselves from evil.” In 2019, a grand jury indicted Wustrow on one count of receiving child pornography and another count of possessing it. Later that year, he pleaded guilty to the receiving charge, which carries a minimum punishment of five years in prison. Before his arrest, prosecutors said, Wustrow had consensual sex with a 17-year-old male — which is legal — but didn’t use a condom despite knowing he was HIV positive. An underage St. Agnes choir member also reported that Wustrow had touched him improperly when fitting

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FORMER ST. AGNES musical director Michael Wustrow was sentenced to six years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. him for a gown. But the boy cut off communication after that. The government’s case was handled by the Long Island Criminal Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Oren Gleich was in charge of the prosecution.

Herald seeks nominations for Person of the Year

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If you know of any unsung heroes within the community who deserve recognition for their selfless work on behalf of others, please contact us immediately by email at msmollins@liherald.com or write to the Rockville Centre Herald, c/o Mike Smollins, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530. Submissions are due by Dec. 14., and the sooner we receive them, the better! Nominations are best sent by email. Along with your nominations, just give us two or three sentences why your nominee deserves recognition and provide contact information for him or her, if you can. You can nominate more than one person.

Congrats: Your kid’s Learning how to lie!

■ Your child understands what you’re thinking. (i.e., Mom doesn’t like it when I eat a cookie before dinner, so I’ll tell her I didn’t.) ■ Your child knows the rules and what will happen if he breaks them. (i.e., If mom knows I ate the cookie, she won’t let me have dessert, so I’ll tell her a different story.) ■ Your child knows how to create an alternative answer that sounds somewhat truthy. (i.e., I didn’t eat the cookie; the dog

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must have eaten it.) ■ Your child knows how to make up a viable excuse. (i.e., I was just so hungry that I had to eat something and I only had one!)

“But I can’t be happy that he lies. He doesn’t even show remorse when I catch him in the lie. I’d hate it if he grew up to be a liar without a moral compass. I need to drill morality into him now, so he inda understands it from the getgo.” Slow down. A young child’s lies are based on creativity and fun – not morality. If your 3-year-old son lies about brushing his teeth, he thinks it makes a lot of sense. If Dad believes him, then he won’t have to do something he

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Notice is hereby given by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre that SEALED PROPOSALS for: ROCKVILLE CENTRE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING BID NO. 2110PD(1024) will be received by the Village of Rockville Centre Purchasing Department for the matter stated below. Bids must be received at One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 4, 2021. Bids will be opened that day and read aloud in the Village Court Room. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: ROCKVILLE CENTRE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING CONTRACT S - CIVIL BID NO. 2110PD(1024) Bid documents may be obtained beginning October 21, 2021. The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, clearly and prominently marked on the outside: Bid For: ROCKVILLE CENTRE POLICE STATION CONTRACT S - CIVIL

BID NO. 2110PD(1024) Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Village of Rockville Centre, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. A Bid Bond is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty- five (45) days after the formal bid opening. A walk thru is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on October 28 2021. Potential bidders are asked to gather at 142 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend/visit the facility. Please contact Kevin Reilly at kreilly@rvcny.us to confirm your attendance. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri, Purchasing Agent via email only at lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than October 29, 2021. Award of Contract will be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to split awards between multiple bidders or reject all bids or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by

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Federal equal employment opportunity and labor standards are applicable for all work performed under this contract. The attention of all bidders is called to the Environmental Facilities Corporation Addendum to the Contract Documents; compliance is mandatory. There is a 30% MWBE participation requirement for this project. It is the intention of the Village to award the contracts to the lowest qualified bidder who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, is in the best interests of the Village. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 128022 LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, New York 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00 am prevailing time on NOVEMBER 4, 2021 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT FOR THE ROCKVILLE CENTRE POLICE DEPARTMENT Bid No. 2110PD2(1025) The contract documents and specifications can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid

must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at lstrazzeri@rvcny.us. Questions must be submitted no later than October 28, 2021. Any vendor that wishes to bid on this project is welcome to schedule a site visit to review, question and go over the Scope of the work. This must be coordinated with the Village of Rockville Centre Purchasing Department. Any and all visits must be done prior to the opening of the BID. 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 127990

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doesn’t want to do. If your 3-year-old daughter insists she had a peanut and jelly sandwich (no, not peanut butter, but a big giant peanut – so big she could hardly bite it), she’s not lying. She’s being creative and having fun with you in the process. Yes, parents need to teach their children that they shouldn’t lie. But don’t expect kids to grasp the conapadin cept right away. Learning about the rights and wrongs of lying takes time. It’s a tricky notion, even though parents present it as a black-and-white matter. Here’s what kids need to understand as they mature. They must:

■ Appreciate the pro-social lie that’s often encouraged by parents. (“Even if you don’t like the present Grandma bought you, tell her you do; otherwise her feelings will be hurt.” ) ■ Overlook the lies they hear you tell (“I don’t want to take the call; tell him I’m not home.” ) ■ Discriminate between manipulative lies that cause harm and hurt and little

white ones that cause no harm. ■ Learn that telling a lie that enables you to take unfair advantage of a situation is different from telling a lie to protect yourself. ■ Differentiate an honest, careless mistake from a manipulative lie. ■ Recognize the difference between one who tells a lie on occasion from one who lies indiscriminately. So parents, relax if you think that your parenting skills are lacking because your preschooler has told a lie. He’s got a long way to go to learn all the intricacies of truth-telling and lying. Indeed, a kid who always has to tell the truth – spilling out all the murky details – may have a more serious problem than a kid who can differentiate between social lies, white lies, malicious lies, and lying indiscriminately. ©2021 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people overcome procrastination and debilitating anxiety and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her websites www. BeatProcrastinationCoach.com and www. PsychWisdom.com.

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THOMAS BUNTING, CENTER, was presented with a citation from Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathleen Baxley and Superintendent of Buildings Pat O’Brien for his 35 years of service to the village as a building inspector and code enforcement officer.

Village employee honored for retirement One of the longest tenured employees in the Village of Rockville Centre called it a career after more than three decades of service. Thomas Bunting, who has been a building inspector and code enforcement officer for 35 years, retried on Sept. 30. Bunting began his career with the village on Dec. 20, 1986, and was described by village officials in a Facebook post as “a valuable asset.”

Mayor Francis Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathleen Baxley and Superintendent of Buildings Pat O’Brien presented Bunting with a proclamation at a board meeting on Sept. 27 “to express our sincere appreciation to Tom for his dedication to the outstanding performance of his duties during his tenure,” the Facebook message read. “We wish him all the best in retirement.” –Mike Smollins

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“Help! My sweet, adorable preschooler lied to me. What should I do?” First, feel pleased, maybe even proud, that your son’s learning how to lie. “Whaat? You’ve got to be kidding!” No, I’m serious. Lying is a milestone in cognitive development. It indicates four things:

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to assist civic activist forming public/private non-profit Community Beautification organization to qualify for NY State Smart Growth Public Policy Act

Accepting resumes from experienced candidates. PArAlegAl MA Public Policy; Parliamentarian, Forum Speaking on NYS Natural Resources CRR's

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PlAnt Biologist

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$21.00/hr. (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm) (law enforcement background required)

We hire the smartest people who can solve the hardest marketing objectives with an arsenal of solutions and a smile through the journey.

$14.18/hr.

(We said it was simple. We didn’t say it was easy.)

Bus driver

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$19.50/hr. (must have proper 19A documentation)

MFA Theatre Directing; planning, presenting membership special events

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cleaner

BFA Photography, story writer, maintain documentation

salary, commission, bonuses and benefits. must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

$14.00/hr. (days & evenings)

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BookkeePer

HS Commercial Diploma, AA credits, full charge

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Opportunity for professional Career advancement. Retired professionals welcome.

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: Dr. Mara Bollettieri Deputy Superintendent 1260 Meadowbrook Road N. Merrick, NY 11566 (516) 992-1014 EOE Minority Candidates Encouraged to Apply

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tyPist HS Commercial Diploma, AA credits;

Resumes to:

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AUTO MECHANIC TECHNICIAN WANTED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Teacher Assistants

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Substitute Teachers

New York State Inspection a Must

Permanent & Per Diem Appropriate NYS Certification Required

Call: 516-220-4707

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Employment

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Franklin Square UFSD has the following positions available: part time SUbStitUte cleanerS neeDeD

Part-Time Cleaner Various Shifts

4 Clubside Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR, 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar. Community Pool & Tennis. Near All. SD#14 .............. REDUCED! $649,000

if interested, please contact and email resume to our personnel Office at

Email or mail copy of resume to:

jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

516-481-4100 ext. 3630

Franklin Square UFSD c SchOOl BUS DrIverS WanteD Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases.

Grant Funded Positions ENL Teacher • Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • School Counselor (HS) Social Worker (Elem) • Teaching Assistants (Elem) NYS Certification Required

Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

EOE

Monticello Central School

The Monticello CSD is seeking the following Special Education Teaching Positions. Biology Teacher (7-12) • English Teacher (7-12)

NYS Certification Required

Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

STARTING SAlARIES Big Bus Van Non-Benefit Rate

$23.41/hr.

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Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van *Some restrictions may apply.

$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

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$26.18/hr.

EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT

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Administrative Assistant For Cedarhurst Law Office

Command Of English Language And Computer Skills Mandatory Salary Commensurate With Experience. Email Resume To Siberlaw@aol.com

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COMPANION With Elderly

IMMEDIATE HIRE

P/T and F/T Shifts Available Flexible Hours

Double Pay-Holidays CALL AGENCY

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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Full or Part Time Richner Communications, a multi-media company based in Garden City, has an excellent opportunity for a customer service associate in our mailing and circulation department. Responsibilities include, computer input, data maintenance, customer service-phones and emails, and general office functions. Strong knowledge of Excel required. Knowledge of database maintenance and postal regulations a plus. Qualified candidates must be computer literate, dependable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. Please send Resume and Salary requirements to:

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Leave Replacements Mathematics Teacher (7-12)

NEW

MEDICAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT PT/ FT: Garden City. Responsible, Reliable. Good Salary. Computer/ Website Management/ Experience Helpful. Call 516-739-0333: Fax 516-739-0344

MERRICK BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM seeking mature individuals to supervise elementary school aged children from 2:45 pm to 5:00 or 6:00 pm weekdays. Experience helpful. If interested email merr ickbasp@aol.com or call (516)379-4245. Multiple IT Positions: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain software solutions and applications. Programmer Analysts needed to conduct requirements identification, plan, develop, test and document programs. DevOps Engineer needed to create Automation frameworks and Automation suites for various large scale web applications using Java and Python, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid in AWS Cloud. Functional Software Analysts needed to conduct development, testing source code, and validation for the health-industry specific project. Positions based in Hicksville, NY, but require travel/relocation to unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Email resume to sridhar@mahimasoft.com, Srivin Infosystems, Inc. dba Mahima Soft, 76 N Broadway, Ste. 2007, Hicksville, NY 11801. No walk-ins.

HEWLETT BAY PARK

40 Heron Dr, BA, 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Property on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IGPl, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone Dock. 3 Car Garage.......................................................................REDUCED! $3,499,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK, Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg, Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg, Storage ................... $850,000 395 Serena Rd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits. Near All ......................................................... REDUCED! $749,000 1610 Hilary Ct, BA, Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 3.5 Bth, Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grievance Filed .......................................................................... REDUCED! $1,225,000

CEDARHURST

WATERFRONT LAND for sale! Great Opportunity to Build Dream Home. Permits Required.SD#15 ................................................................ $399,000

VALLEY STREAM

Grant Funded Positions • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 42194 Malverne Richner Communications jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us Biology Teacher 7-12) • ELA Teacher ( 7-12) • Mathematics Teacher (7-12) 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • Spanish Teacher (MS & HS) Pg 2 Cleaners

IVERS BUS DR TED WAN DoN’T MISS The Bus!

22 Clubside Dr, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Renovated 3 BR, Updated 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen with Open Layout. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK with Island Opening into FDR & Spacious Living Room. Sliding Doors to Priv Deck. Lower Level Family Room. Att Gar, Community Pool & Tennis. Near All ............................................................................................ $729,000

HEWLETT

Middle Level CTE Teacher NYS Certification in Business, Family & Consumer Science or Health Science Required Dance Teacher (HS) Living Environment/General Science Teacher (MS) Mathematics Teacher (7-12) • World Language Teacher School Counselor (Elem)

Special Education Openings

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Monticello Central School

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Immediate Openings

Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please contact and email resume to our Personnel Office at

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$16.00/Hour.

dlawlor@malverneschools.org Human Resources, Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565

OPEN HOUSES 10/23/21 & 10/24/21 WOODMERE

Various Shifts As Needed $18.25/Hour Experience A Plus But Not Required.

Requirements: NYS Fingerprint Clearance

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

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Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York

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EOE

RECEPTIONIST PART TIME For Long Beach & Merrick Douglas Elliman Real Estate Off. Saturday & Sundays A MUST. Flexible For Both Locations. Call Carmela 516-432-3400. TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: FT/PT. Days, Evenings, Weekends. Experienced Only Apply. Call Sacha or Mike 718-291-2992

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74 Gibson Blvd #1B, Saturday, 10/23, 1-3, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24 ..............................................$199,000 155 Gibson Blvd, BA, Rental of 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large FBsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg. Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14 ...................................................................................................$3,500

Situations Wanted

Open Houses

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking For Work Part Time Starting Mid-November. Experienced. Rockville Centre Vicinity. Jacqueline 516-536-6994

4 CLUBSIDE Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR,3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar.Community Pool & Tennis.Near All. SD#14...$649,000, Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Eldercare Needed

HEWLETT BA, 11610 Hilar y Ct, REDUCED! Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR,3.5 Bth with Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grivance Filed.....$1,225,000 Ronnie Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

HOME HEALTH AIDE Needed- Rockville Centre. Monday -Friday, 1pm-7pm, Assist Senior, Including Cooking Dinner. Vaccination Required. Call Hyacinth 516-476-8954.

VALLEY STREAM 10/23, 1-3,, 74 Gibson 1B, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24...$199,000 Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

REAL ESTATE Real Estate 5 ACRES ONLY $59,900! Easy access Albany NY-Benn VT. Perfect for mini-farm. Build your home on the knoll overlooking this gorgeous 5-acre meadow! Raise animals, grow own vegetables, great views, southern exposure, surveyed. Owner financed. 802-447-0779 POMPANO BEACH, FL Condo–Emerald Tower, 2 bdrm+den, large balcony, direct ocean view, deeded beach. Totally remodeled, W/D in unit. $549,900 – Call Mike, Owner 954-257-2227

VALLEY STREAM RENTAL 155 Gibson Blvd, 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large Fin Bsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg.Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14...$3,500 Per Month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

Apartments Wanted FRANKLIN SQUARE ONLY

Quiet 2 BR Apt. Wanted North of Hempstead Tpke. Call 516-488-5746

OFFICE HELP PART-TIME Medical Office, Diversified Duties 516 679-0281 PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED

Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS WANTED

Open F/T & P/T Positions Experience Preferred Virtual Work Environment Make Money From Home Call For Confidential Interview 516-484-2999 RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL: 3 Days/ Week For Chiropractic Office In Valley Stream. Will Train. Call 516-791-6421

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

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AigA MAzzAnobile

Rockville Centre

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“Knowledgeable, caring and enthusiastic... She takes the anxiety out of the process...” –LM

516-764-2601

Where Dreams Come Home

55 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY 11566

John Lawlor, CBR, SFR

NYS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Michele Librett-Lawlor, CBR, SFR NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”

Rhonda Healy

M: (516) 236-7269

Real Estate Salesperson, abR, SRS E: Rhonda.Healy.VW@gmail.com Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY

Tiffany Balanoff Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Tiffany.Ballanoff@ellliman.com

Cell: 516-410-6671 Office: 516-669-3700 Douglas Ellliman Real Estate 304 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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his beautiful home is ideally located on a quiet, double dead end block, which allows for plenty of room to play anywhere outdoors. The spacious interior includes a beautifully detailed living room featuring a wood burning fireplace with French Doors that open up to the peaceful front porch. The formal dining room leads you into a large open eat in kitchen with an open concept den for all to enjoy and relax. The Sliding doors open to a backyard that is perfect for entertaining and sports; and is fully fenced in. There are four truly spacious bedrooms including a primary room ensuite. The third floor and basement are finished with loads of closet, office, and play space. For more information contact Tiffany Balanoff, ABR, PSA, RENE, SRS at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Rockville Centre. M 516-410-6671.

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CEMETERY PLOT FOR TWO For Sale: Pinelawn Cemetery. Garden Of Normandy North. Price Negotiable. 516-872-1508

LYNBROOK: 3-1/2 Rooms, Separate Entrance, New Appliances/ Rugs. Near All. $1750 Includes All. No Fee. 516-593-1689 or 516-887-1126

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If Your Plumbing STInkS

A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.

Ask The Architect

You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might onte eeper not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.

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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.

Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move. This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up. I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck. © 2021 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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follow the developments in the political world to keep myself up to date on the issues. Sadly, the more I read, the more I’m convinced that the American political system has been poisoned by aggressive partisan politics and legislative gridlock. Some of you will say that it’s been that way for a long time, but as a factual matter, today’s politics have reached an all-time low. I served in state government for 23 years. During that time, I was fortunate to have been a part JERRY of the legislative leadership. On KREMER countless occasions I would accompany the Democratic Assembly speaker to a meeting with the Republican State Senate majority leader. During those meetings, we would go over our legislative wish lists and agree on what legislation could be passed in both houses. When the meetings ended, we shook hands and moved forward on an agreed agenda.

There are so many things wrong with the American political system today that it’s hard to pick the worst examples. Congress is inhabited by a bunch of donothings. The Republican members have tied their fortunes to former President Donald Trump. They live in constant fear of antagonizing Trump, and of having him seek primary opponents to oust them. They have pretended to buy into the bogus claim that the election was stolen and promote the lie, even though they privately admit that the election was done fairly. The Democratic Party doesn’t deserve any accolades, either. A small group of progressives is torpedoing the programs of their own president and refusing to accept any compromise. President Biden’s Build Back Better proposal contains many programs that should be embraced by elected officials in both parties. Everyone knows that child care is critical for working mothers. The nation needs better-funded child care programs now. Biden has proposed that there be free tuition at community col-

leges. That could help many young people get a start toward a career. For the past 20-plus years, there has been an ongoing debate about allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs, and that idea should be a winner. But the drug company lobbyists have contributed heavily to the campaigns of many members of Congress, and this proposal will die in committee. I’ve been voting since age 18, and I never once heard anyone criticize the voting process. Some candidates have won or lost elections by a handful of votes, and they have accepted the results. For the first time ever, our voting system is being challenged by the former president, who refuses to accept the fact that he lost fair and square. At his suggestion, a number of states have been forced to do audits of the 2020 election results, and all of the audits show that the election was conducted honestly. Thanks to Trump’s campaign against the ballot process, dozens of hardworking election officials have gotten death threats.

he partisan poison in no way resembles my experience in the State Legislature.

The partisan poison has been responsible for making our health care system a red state-blue state battle. Most of the states headed by Republican governors have refused to encourage people to wear masks or get vaccinated. Emergency rooms in their states are at capacity and emergency surgical procedures have been denied to their residents. Every day there is a new story about families losing loved ones due to their failure to be vaccinated. Those tragedies could have been avoided if the system had not been politicized. The vitriol created by the former president has even found its way down to the local level. School board members have been verbally attacked over mask requirements and faced threats of physical harm. It is horrible to think that America’s political system has sunk this far. Maybe the voting public will awaken before it’s too late to stop the avalanche of partisan fighting. Let’s hope so. 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.

Becoming the expert in your own disease

t’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. You must become the world’s expert in your own disease. Ten years ago, I discovered a small lump in my breast. As I wrote then, “You are driving down a road, all is well, the future looks untroubled and then suddenly the wheels fall off the car, your hair catches fire and you head over a cliff.” In retrospect, that seems a bit melodramatic, but it was how RANDI I felt. KREISS In a quick and disorienting process, I got the bad news, I had biopsies, a lumpectomy, radiation, and treatment for five years with an aromatase inhibitor, an estrogen inhibiting drug. You take a pill every day, and it suppresses the estrogen in your body when estrogen has been found to be the factor in your cancer. Every one of these steps, even 10 years ago, required personal decisions. One doctor asked if I wanted a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Did I want six-week radiation, three-week radia-

tion or one-week radiation with a radioactive implant? Should I stay on the aromatase inhibitor for the basic five years or continue treatment? The second-most destabilizing and stressful part of having breast cancer — the first being fear of death — was feeling unprepared to make these choices. I can tell you what got me through. I found excellent doctors. I brought my husband or another “good listener” to every appointment. I read everything I could (except personal blogs) about the choices, and I accepted the help of a few friends who had had breast cancer and could guide me. At one point I remember sitting with a friend as I was deciding between lumpectomy or mastectomy and asking her to just think through all the pros and cons of each. There are women who cannot undertake research and decision-making. I understand. The best path, then, is to ask someone to be your proxy in researching the options, find experienced doctors and go with the best advice. Let trusted family or friends help you make the choices of treatment, when there are choices. For me, the job of learning about the

disease and my options, while anxietyproducing, also conferred some sense of control. Websites like breastcancer.org, mskcc.org, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Susan B. Komen offer updated, detailed information on every aspect of breast cancer. My job isn’t over. Now, 10 years after my diagnosis, many of the protocols have changed. New drugs have come on the market. Chemotherapy is used more judiciously. Genomic testing helps inform who will benefit from chemotherapy and who will not. This testing becomes more sophisticated every year, and has saved thousands and thousands of women from the rigors and side effects of chemotherapy. Drugs are now available to treat previously untreatable cancers, and new therapies and medications can extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer. The gold standard for my type of cancer used to be five years on the aromatase inhibitor; now some studies indicate that extended treatment is beneficial for some women. You must keep asking questions. The use of MRIs in addition to mammography for follow-up testing is

y story began, as so many do, with the discovery of a small lump.

encouraged by some doctors and discouraged by others who say there are too many false positives that lead to too many unnecessary biopsies. These are hard choices to make when even doctors sometimes disagree. All that any one woman can do is become educated, find doctors who specialize in the disease, make the best decisions you can in the moment, and know that the chances are better today than ever before that you will recover and live a full life. Part of the job is to know or discover any family history, insist on genomic testing if the findings may inform your treatment path and find a friend who can be your guide. Decisions must be made in the beginning and then again as you age, because the body of research increases, protocols change, and you may decide to take advantage of something new that will improve chances of good health going forward. As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am encouraged by the access patients have to new regimens. Please, be sure you understand all the options as you move through treatment and recovery. The job never ends. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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The sharp decline in mammograms is worrying

here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died and to spread the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, have decreased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly one-third of women who should have had mammograms missed their annual screenings over the past 18 months, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. That is a deeply concerning statistic. Because of the sharp reduction in mammograms, doctors are now starting to find more advanced forms of breast cancer than normal. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and to keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for those with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the

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LETTERS Time to cut unneeded fees To the Editor: I recently joined my colleagues in the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority in introducing legislation to cut almost $100 million in county fees that would otherwise be incurred by hundreds of thousands of Nassau residents. This money would be made up with tens of millions of dollars in additional sales tax revenue over the amount projected in the county budget. After County Executive Laura Curran vetoed millions of dollars in tax cuts proposed by the Legislature in last year’s budget, and with reports showing sales tax revenue $300 million higher this year than the administration projected, the majority is taking this step to eliminate almost $100 million in county fees paid by residents — specifically, a tax map verification and public safety and recording fees. The $350 tax map verification fee is charged by the assessor for the verification of the section, block and lot information contained in any deed, mortgage or satisfaction, or any modification or con-

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hormone estrogen, which fuels tumor growth. So fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Compared with non-drinkers, women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have two to five drinks daily, however, have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink. According to the women’s breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, and the New York State Department of Health, studies confirm that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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ace and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” In 1884, The Atlantic published “The Negro Problem,” by N.S. Shaler. One conclusion from reading Shaler is that the “problem” was what to do with people who were brought here involuntarily, enslaved and then set free. Americans wondered if they were ready ROBERT A. for freedom. For what work were SCOTT they best suited? In what ways were they prepared to participate in community affairs? In an earlier decade, commentators talked about a “Chinese problem.” Chinese left poverty in China to seek riches in the California Gold Rush. When it ended, they needed work and were hired as cheap labor for the Intercontinental Railroad. But local white men complained that the Chinese were taking jobs and starting businesses that competed with them. They became a “problem.” In the early 20th century, other Americans spoke of a “Jewish problem,” as they had earlier of a “Woman problem.” Reading about these “problems,” I

recalled talking with a guide in South Africa. Corruption in government was a major topic in the news, as were the rolling blackouts caused by an inadequate power grid. Homes and businesses went without power for hours a day. It was not only bad for frozen food, but also a threat to health and safety as well as a hindrance to starting new businesses and recruiting businesses to the country. When I asked about the problems, the guide blamed the African National Congress and the elected Black leaders. “They were not ready to govern the country,” she said. So I asked the obvious questions: Why not? Where did they live? What opportunities had been denied to them? Who had controlled the schools and universities that would have prepared them for citizenship and governing? What were the consequences of decades of Apartheid and forced poverty? There was an awkward silence. I think I had made my point. Perhaps the “problems” lay not with the “Negro,” the Chinese, the Jew, or the woman. Perhaps the problem was with those in authority who made use of people when it was beneficial but had no plan for them when conditions changed. Black people were imported to be enslaved and build the economy. Chinese were hired at low wages to build a railroad, and then excluded because, it was claimed, they

lacks, Jews, Chinese, women: All were seen as threats by those with the real power.

LETTERS solidation that is presented for recording. There would be no fee under the proposed bill. The public safety fee is now $55, and is assessed on most traffic violations, including red light camera infractions. Under the proposed bill, there would be no fee. The $300 recording fee is charged by the county for the recording and indexing of a deed, mortgage, “other instrument,” lien or statutory notice of a lien and for the satisfaction or cancellation of a lien or statutory notice of a lien. It also applies to corrections of such documents that would need to be re-indexed. The new fee under the proposed legislation would be $50. I am proud to stand with Nassau’s seniors, veterans and working-class families to cut $100 million in county fees. As residents continue to struggle with the effects of Curran’s reassessment, this legislation would provide much-needed relief to tens of thousands who are struggling to afford to keep living in our communities, especially those on fixed incomes. I urge Curran to support these concrete measures that would make Nassau County more affordable and provide lasting relief for our residents by signing this legislation when it reaches her desk. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District

took jobs from white men. Jews were subject to virulent anti-Semitism and accusations of plans to control the world. Women, who were thought to be unsuited for work outside the home, weren’t a problem when they staffed munitions and aircraft factories while men were at war, but after the war, what to do with them? What are we to make of this summary? If the “problem” doesn’t lie with those identified, then perhaps we have a different problem. The common element in each of those claims is that they were made by white men. As long as we have a system of patriarchy, i.e., a system of power in which men are paramount, we will have a “woman problem.” And if we have a legacy of structural racism targeting nonwhite people, as seen in the actions against Native Americans as well as Africans, then we will have a “problem” with people of color. And as long as people blame scapegoats for economic difficulties that may actually be the result of government policies, society will suffer anti-Semitism and other prejudices. We should argue against these attitudes and behaviors on moral and ethical grounds, since the legal grounds don’t seem to be sufficient. We can also argue against them on economic grounds. For example, these “problem” groups account for more than half of the U.S. population.

Why would any rational thinker intentionally exclude more than 50 percent of those who are potential workers, consumers and societal assets? I would say that any policy-makers who argue for their exclusion because they are “problems” are themselves the problem, and our democracy can’t afford to abide them. The moral, ethical and economic reasons I cite are the basis for initiatives promoting respect for diversity, equity and inclusion as advocated by citizen groups and adopted by corporations and nonprofits alike. These initiatives are not anti-American; they support the American ideals of equality and equitable participation in governing. They are not anti-capitalist; they favor the idea of capitalism devoid of cronyism and insider information. We need to know our history, the lowest moments as well as the highest, in order to continue pursuing the American experiment we have pledged to achieve through successive improvements. Wouldn’t it be better if people of all backgrounds were respectful of one another and seen as individuals with ideas, imagination and capabilities that together can create a world that is safe and secure for all? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus and University President emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of How University Boards Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018; Eric Hoffer Book Prize Awardee, 2019).

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Hochul will replace doctors with National Guard? To the Editor: Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering mandating that unvaccinated medical personnel be replaced by members of the National Guard. That is a totally irresponsible and nonsensical idea. Why are unvaccinated medical personnel losing their jobs at a time when, in my opinion, they are most needed? Where in the National Guard would trained personnel, currently working in the medical profession, come from — other hospitals and medical facilities? How does the gover nor propose to accomplish this plan? To replace personnel in our hospitals, Hochul would apparently have to take them from other hospitals or medical facilities. Does this make any sense? Obviously not. According to a published report, only 38.5 percent of National Guard personnel have been vaccinated, and do not have to be vaccinated until next June, but medical personnel working in New York hospitals must be vaccinated now or be terminated. Hochul is offering an irrational, idiot-

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doesn’t look like they will — only more nonsense. RICHARD GRAVES Valley Stream

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