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Night celebrations, on October 13, South Side High School recognized senior students on the varsity football and cheerleading teams before the start of the big game. The South Side Cyclones once again dominated on the field against their crosstown rivals the Lynbrook Owls, to win the game 33-20. The team was able to maintain a perfect 6-0 record before the game on Friday, October 20, where they lost on the road at Plainedge High School 16-21. –Daniel Offner

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Dozens of patrons filled The Church of the Ascension for its annual Friendship Fair on Oct. 13 and 14.

Community celebrates Friendship Fair The Church of the Ascension in Rockville Centre invited members of the community to come shop, dine and celebrate with members of the N. Village Avenue parish during its 25th biennial Friendship Fair, from Friday, October 13 to Saturday, October 14. Judi Broadhurst, chairperson of the church’s steering committee, said that despite some rainy weather on the second day of the event, the Friendship Fair was on par with the festivities held in years past. “Friday was perfect weather,” Broadhurst said. “Saturday it was pouring rain but people were absolute troopers and came out anyway.

In spite of the weather we had a great turnout.” In order to help out, parishioners of all different ages agreed to volunteer their time to arrange tables and decorations. Broadhurst said that because it requires so much planning and preparation to pull off, the steering committee only hosts the event every two years. This year’s festivities included a silent auction, raffles, a brand-new beer tent, seasonal foods including BBQ sandwiches and cider donuts, and tag sales featuring a variety of books, jewelry, DVDs, vinyl records, artwork and other collectibles.

Karl Pupke shops for Christmas gifts at the fair with Steering committee chair Judi Broadhurst, who helped organize this year’s Friendship Fair.

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What started as a way to honor 9/11 victims in Lynbrook has turned into a lifetime of service. Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks. Her passion is helping people, and Ryder envisions her role as councilwoman as an extension of her life’s work. “Service brings me such a sense of fulfillment and truly a tremendous amount of joy in my life,” Ryder told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It is a very big part of my life, and I wanted service to be in the forefront on the Town Board.” Ryder was appointed to that board to fill Anthony D’Esposito’s seat after he was elected to Congress last year. Ryder had previously served as a village trustee in Lynbrook. If there is a community organization or grassroots effort to make the neighborhood better, chances are, Ryder is part of it — if not leading it. She is said to work assiduously with the Lynbrook Cares Committee and Lynbrook Community Chest — both important nonprofits that directly help those in need. And in September, which was national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Ryder helped elevate the mission of the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation to the Town Board. The foundation was created to increase mental health awareness and help prevent suicide, honoring the memory of. O’Shea, a Rockville Centre teen who died by suicide in 2019. “I would say getting onto the Town Board is emblematic of my community service over the last 30 years,” Ryder said. “I’m always looking for opportunities to help people. I always have my eyes open for

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Hempstead town councilwoman Laura Ryder is seeking his first election to the seat she was first appointed to in March. She has spent years involved in her Lynbrook community, and now wants to continue that sense of service on the Hempstead Town Board. that.” As for issues facing Hempstead town residents, Ryder says her top priorities are taxes and public safety. “First and foremost is always taxes, right?” Ryder asked. “That’s what we all feel the most. I am happy to say that, this year, the Town of Hempstead’s budget has a tax freeze without cutting services. I am very

proud of the fact that we’ve been able to hold the line on taxes without cutting any of the services.” Ryder says she frequently hears from constituents that public safety is a concern, and so making people feel safe is a priority. With the outbreak of the Israel war against Hamas terrorists, Ryder added the town has provided extra security for houses of worship. “Our supervisor, Donald Clavin, said that if anyone from the Jewish community reaches out, to please let public safety know and we will do whatever we can to provide that extra sense of security,” the councilwoman said. “It’s visual, and it makes an impact.” Aside from keeping roads well paved, Ryder said infrastructure issues remain at the top of her to-do list. For example, she cited Oceanside Pool Park as an example of the town working to improve services for residents. Ryder is “really pushing, pushing, pushing” to have the facility upgraded, she added, including renovating the dog park. “I definitely want that done by next year,” Ryder said. Named the Lynbrook Woman of the Year in 2014 and Lynbrook Humanitarian of the Year in 2018, Ryder has stayed involved by serving on numerous committees. “Like I said, I love public service,” she said. “It started as a volunteer, then went through the village. Now, I’ve been given a bigger platform to do what I love to do. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity.”

Ward pushes for more data-driven governance By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

During two stints as president of the Baldwin Civic Association, Darien Ward learned an important lesson: political pressure works. Now, Ward wants to bring that experience to the Hempstead Town Board, making his first foray into politics, challenging Republican Laura Ryder for her seat. Ward says he’s always understood the important of town government, but felt called to serve after a building moratorium was imposed — and then lifted — in Baldwin by Hempstead town officials. The confusion there showed him government needs to be transparent and accountable, and if elected, vows to ensure town business is not conducted in the dark. “There has to be a commitment,” Ward told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “If you really want government to be a partner with the community, then you have to be as transparent as you can be.” Ward favors creating more housing for people struggling to make ends meet in one of the most expensive regions in America to live. But he said he isn’t in favor of inundating already overburdened communities with a glut of housing. Instead, Ward would create a town database of housing stock — available to the public — so people can easily identify which communities need smart housing. “My system is very simple,” Ward said. “Affordable housing needs to be defined. Many people use the word ‘affordable,’ but don’t really understand the term. Affordable housing should be a data-driven process, meaning the Town of Hempstead should know where the housing stock is and what kind of housing it has.

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Darien Ward, a two-time president of the Baldwin Civic Association, is challenging Laura Ryder for her Hempstead Town Council seat. He hopes his time in office will help improve government transparency. We should know how much senior housing we have, and where. We should know how many single-family homes we have, and where.” That process, Ward said, would result in better housing options that meet the needs of individual communities while making neighbors part of the process. “How do we now make decisions as to where we

could put affordable housing?” Ward asked. Part of his plan includes creating walkable downtowns with small businesses supported by apartments. “We need to have a concentration of young people that will keep the vitality of some of our communities,” Ward said. “You can’t just have laundromats and dry cleaners everywhere. Each community has something special that makes it unique, makes it a destination. Let’s encourage that.” To further highlight his emphasis on making the function of town government open, Ward said he would host “State of the District” meetings in neighborhoods to encourage involvement. “We can be more accountable,” he said. “We can be more proactive. We can be more visible. Government can better serve its constituents by being that way. I will change the tenor of government from just being reactive to being proactive.” Infrastructure issues over the past several months and the proposed Liberty Water rate hikes have especially shown the need for government to be proactive. Ward said officials in charge of governance should anticipate problems and work to fix them early, rather than complaining after-the-fact. “You knew about this. It was on the horizon for X number of years,” Ward said. “Why, then, all of a sudden, are we reacting to it rather than being proactive? My conversation is going to be setting a climate of anticipating what the problems could be, and not just waiting for problems to happen.” If elected, Ward said he would work to ensure an equitable distribution of resources throughout the town. “You want people’s vote? You want people to accept government?” Ward asked. “We need to be visible and be on the ground in communities.”

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Festival raises over $250K for SIBSPlace SIBSPlace, a nonprofit organization based in Rockville Centre and affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, successfully raised over $250,000 during its annual Fall Festival fundraiser, dinner and silent auction held on October 14 at the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett. Established in 2000 by a collective of families from the Five Towns, SIBS—Survivorship in Brothers and Sisters—is a cost-free program serving more than 300 children between the ages of 5 and 18 who are coping with the life-threatening illness of a sibling or parent. SIBSPlace offers these children opportunities to interact with peers facing similar circumstances, to express their feelings and have them validated through verbal, artistic and musical activities. During the fundraiser gala, the tireless commitment of several individuals was acknowledged. David Harrison was honored with the Helene Wren Award for his dedication to the

community and outstanding service to SIBSPlace. Founding members, including Marilyn Janow, Norman Basner, Arlene Basner, Mike Schamroth, Marilyn Schamroth, and Norma Rosenberg, were also recognized for their pivotal roles in establishing SIBSPlace. “We were very pleased with the turnout,” Joanna Formont, the executive director of SIBPlace, said expressing her satisfaction with this year’s event. “As of right now we raised over $250,000.” Since its inception 23 years ago, SIBSPlace has expanded significantly, broadening the scope of services offered to families in need, all while maintaining its status as a modest nonprofit organization. In order to sustain its operations, however, the organization hosts various events aimed at raising funds, including the recent benefit concert in April at the Bellmore Playhouse. –Daniel Offner

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SIBS Founders Marilyn Janow, left, Norman Basner, Arlene Basner, Mike Schamroth, Marilyn Schamroth, and Norma Rosenberg attend the fall fundraiser.

Marie Kenny of East Rockaway, left, Sally Dolce of Long Beach, Jen Sherman of Lynbrook, Nicole Muller of East Rockaway and Kara Ryan of Lynbrook attend the annual fundraiser for SIBSPlace.

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Rockville Centre residents Brendan Volz, Meghan Bennett, and SIBSPlace employee Susanne Bennett get into the holiday spirit.

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120 Jewish women from Long Island gathered at Temple B’nai Sholom to learn about baking challah bread. reciting the bedtime “Shema,” an evening prayer that asks for peace and protection. “Baking with 120 Jewish women of all backgrounds, singing Jewish songs, holding hands and honoring our Israeli brothers and sisters was very powerful,” Lauren Moss, a Rockville Centre resident and an ambassador for Project Inspire, said. “We made memories

together and showed strength during this difficult time for our people.” After the dough was prepared, the women were instructed to bake it at home so their families could experience the magical aroma of the bread. Several participants also posted photos of the group to show off the beautiful loaves to others. Moss said she selected the bedtime

prayer and has been praying for the safe return of Omer Ben Orna, a boy taken hostage from Long Island, and soldiers Alexander Yohonodav Ben Leonie, a young tank driver, and Uriel Ben Esther. She has also promised to always show kindness to others in merit of Gershon Ben Sara Leah. “We are so overwhelmed and feel helpless yet it’s also a wonderful time for the Jewish people who are uniting,” Moss said. “This global campaign ‘Pray and Say’ is strengthening us.” Nancy Hochauser, president of B’nai Sholom, se parated a small piece referred to as “taking challah,” because whatever we are given is not for our use alone. The mitzvah of separating challah applies to every Jewish man or woman, however, it’s traditionally one of the special mitzvahs entrusted to the Jewish women to uplift and sanctify mundane activities and nourish her family physically and spiritually. During the event mothers and daughters enjoyed baking challah together for the first time, including Debbie Franco of Rockville and her mother, Meryl, and Teri Karpe and her daughter, Sari, of Commack, and Donna Wexler and her daughter, Sari, of Merrick. To learn more about the campaign for IDF soldiers, visit JustOneThing. org, and for more about Giti Fredman and the challah-baking workshop, visit JustBakeIt.org.

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Jewish women from all over Long Island gathered at Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre on Sunday to participate in the Project Inspire Long Island Challah Bake. Giti Fredman from “Just Bake It,” a series of baking workshops designed to educate and entertain participants, came to Congregation B’nai SholomBeth David in Rockville Centre to lead the bake-off. She supplied the recipe and individual tools needed to create challah in a fun and creative way, and even played songs representing each ingredient as participants added each one into their mixing bowls. Mitchell Barnett from Project Inspire was also in attendance to discuss unity and involvement, and suggested ways to help out Israeli brethren following the attacks on October 7. While the dough was rising, members of the group joined together to pray for the IDF soldiers and for those in captive to return home safe and unharmed. Barnett also shared a new initiative called, “Just One Thing,” where you sign up and receive an email back with an IDF soldier’s name, along with a selection of “mitzvah” —or good deeds—that can be done in their merit for 30 days. Options included lighting Shabbat candles, choosing kindness daily, committing to a Shabbat once a month, and

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Scout recognized for animal rescue efforts Besides being blind, she had heartburn. Lincks became determined to begin research animal rescues and to educate others about them, as well as the importance of spaying and neutering pets, the deplorable conditions in puppy mills and the cruelty many animals endure. She started the Animal Rescue Club by assembling a group of high school students who volunteered to attend community events. Club members helped make blankets for rescued pets, hosted collection drives and talked with others who were involved in animal rescue efforts. As part of her Gold Award project, Lincks made presentations, distributed educational brochures and created an Instagram page to help spread awareness of puppy mills. She found a way to combine her passion for animal rescue with her dedication to the Girl Scouts, and learned that by committing to something she felt passionate about, she could make a difference in the community. “Each of the Girl Scouts who earned their Gold Award this year showed fortitude, diligence and enthusiasm in creating and executing a plan to act on a societal issue,” Randell Bynum, chief executive of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said in a statement. “We are very proud and impressed by each of them for reaching their goals and leaving a legacy with their communities. Their dedication is evident and their hard work has touched countless lives. “This year, we had Girl Scouts addressing reallife issues such as environmental justice and sustainability, mental and emotional wellness, gender equality in sports, and more,” Bynum added. “We commend each of them for their important work.”

Criteria for the Gold Award project include having a vision for change, and a minimum of 80 hours of work in planning and completing the project, with help from fellow troop members and others from the community. “Being in a troop with a lot of girls made me feel empowered,” Lincks said. “They all came to help me every step of the way.” Her fondest Girl Scout memory was of the warm welcome she received from Troop 829 leader Opal Ruiz and her scouts. “The troop that I was originally in kind of died out because of Covid,” Lincks explained. “It just wasn’t as active, so I was able to join a new troop, and everyone was very welcoming, and they were just very supportive.” She said that Ruiz was always willing to help her with her project in any way she could. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Lincks couldn’t earn a bronze or silver award, but thanks to Ruiz’s help, she qualified to start the Gold Award process. “I think we all wanted to get our Gold Award, so having that support system was very nice to have, especially at the end of Covid,” Lincks said. She said she values her time in the Girl Scouts and encourages others to get involved in scouting, where they can learn the resourcefulness, tenacity and decision-making skills that can give them an edge both personally and professionally. “It’s a time to make a difference and help with the community,” Lincks said. “It’s kind of rewarding and fun. (You will) definitely get to make a difference doing small weekly projects or big projects.” She has continued her volunteer work with Wake Forest’s own animal rescue club, Woof Forest.

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Scott Davis provides a wealth of knowledge on the wants and needs in both Rockville Centre and Hempstead — at least according to his supporters — which he hopes, in turn, could prove to be useful advantage as a Nassau County legislator. “I looked at what I wanted to do, what I have done,” Davis told reporters in a recent Herald Roundtable session. “I just thought that it would be such a great opportunity on a larger platform, and with more resources where I can effectuate a greater difference.” Davis grew up in Hempstead, but has lived in Rockville Centre the past 17 years. When he found out his county legislature district was being redone, he seized the opportunity to throw his hat in the ring. In the weeks and months that followed, Davis has been busy campaigning and meeting with residents as well as representatives from both communities, gauging some of their issues and concerns. Having never run for office in the past, Davis says he was very surprised to meet so many people he wouldn’t have otherwise met had it not been for the campaign. One of the biggest issues he’s heard a lot about? Affordability, which from his perspective, starts with the idea that government prioritize residents first. “When you make a promise and you have a surplus, and you say that you’re going to give that surplus back to the residents, then you give it back to the residents,” Davis said. “When you get (American Rescue Plan Act) money, you use it to make the community better. And by making it better, you increase the values, and it perpetuates itself.” It’s also important to understand that there are options available to help people offset the cost of living, Davis said — even a little bit of which can provide

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Scott Davis wants to represent a pair of Nassau County communities at the legislature in Mineola he says he has built a strong foundation with. But to do that, he would have to beat Michael Lucchesi in November. a great deal of help. Davis also maintains the current property value assessment system in Nassau County is inequitable for a great many who do not have the resources to file tax grievances. “No one wants to be assessed,” Davis said. “But at a certain point, you can’t kick the can down the road anymore, and you have to deal with it.” Another major priority for Davis is public safety.

With reports of hate crimes on the rise all across Nassau, Democrats have pushed for 100 additional police officers as part of last year’s fiscal budget. But only 20, Davis said, were hired. “It’s a real thing, and it doesn’t confine itself to race, religion or gender,” he said. “You have to shine the light on that issue, and muster up resources to do that.” With the fate of a potential Republican supermajority at stake, the elections could be a deciding factor for the Nassau GOP. “If they get a supermajority, you have a fox watching the henhouse,” Davis said. “You need to have scrutiny, and it has to have consequences to it.” The idea of having complete partisan control of the legislature creates a dangerous situation, Davis says. reducting the opposing side of the aisle to mere spectators. “If I’m screaming from one end, I can’t expect that I am going to get results,” he said. “It’s all about consensus building, and I use that as a model for what I do for a living in terms of negotiating.” Many people Davis spoke with say they are exhausted by the current political climate, he says, and he strives to provide people with reasonable and factbased responses in order to get things done in the most effective way. “I am not going to point my finger at you and tell you you’re wrong,” Davis said. “I would like to think I am somebody who is reasonable and consensus-building, and I think that people are starving for that.”

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Michael Lucchesi is confident his financial expertise is greatly needed in Nassau County — particularly now while the county is in what he describes as the best financial shape in decades. “Having a diverse skill set on a board is important,” Lucchesi told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “I’m on the Rockville Centre Public Library Board and we went through a banking crisis last year. Just from my experience — and anyone on the board or the library directors will tell you — I provided a lot of value during an uneasy time.” A Rockville Centre native, Lucchesi wants to represent not only his hometown, but also Hempstead village, which came together as part of the new district maps. “I want to be a true representative for both communities,” the Republican said. “I plan on being completely fair and even as far as my resources and time.” Lucchesi has put boots on the ground throughout the campaign, meeting as many local voters and community leaders he can to best gauge the issues that are most important to both them. One of the biggest issues is infrastructure. Several county roadways are in need of major repair, and there are a number of county intersections that pose potential risk. That includes a portion of Hempstead Avenue, where a Hewitt Elementary School student was almost hit recently while trying to cross the street. Infrastructure is a big issue for the district, he says, as there are many county roadways in need of repair and county intersections that pose a risk for pedestrians and vehicles. “I think there’s low-hanging fruit,” Lucchesi said. “I

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Michael Lucchesi looks to bring his 15 years of financial experience to the Nassau County Legislature, hoping to represent a newly redrawn district in Mineola. could spend my whole term fixing intersections and making them safer for kids. I think that’s the most pressing issue.” While schools are often the biggest burden on property taxes, Lucchesi plans to keep county taxes frozen, as they have been for more than a decade. This has helped contribute to a surplus of funds which he says he plans on putting back toward economic development

projects. “People want restaurants. They want somewhere to go. They want something to have pride in,” Lucchesi said. “Obviously, we need more affordable housing. So, I think we could solve both issues in Hempstead by maybe trying to do more dual-use” development. Lucchesi is open to providing more housing in Hempstead and Rockville Centre, but not the way Gov. Kathy Hochul planned to do it, relinquishing local control of zoning to the state for specific parcels of land near train stations in order to promote high-density residential development. Lucchesi’s focus also looks to improve public safety by providing more resources to police. “I think what we need is more collaboration,” he said. “I want to try to find ways to collaborate with the Nassau County Police Department and village police departments to reduce crime.” In light of the increase of hate crimes across Nassau County, Lucchesi says he’d also work with police and intelligence agencies to determine where it is coming from and denounce it. “I have zero tolerance for it,” he said. “I’m going to roll up my sleeves and go in there and get the job done.” Lucchesi could end up being a determining factor for the Nassau County Republicans to secure a supermajority. Since the GOP currently holds a 12-7 majority, it means that if things remain the same — and the Democrats cannot flip one of the other seats — the vote could determine whether or not the Republicans will have veto power. “I think that would help my district,” Lucchesi said. “If District 1 were to give the super majority to the winning team … I think it would be advantageous to both villages in District 1, as far as resources go.”

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SuperviSor — Town of HeMpSTeAD on the issues: said he has heard frequently from Donald X. Claving is residents that they seeking reelection as appreciate the way supervisor of the officials in the Town Town of Hempstead. of Hempstead work Clavin was first across the political elected supervisor in aisle. 2019, and was “When residents re-elected in 2021. look at D.C. or up in The Republican served Albany, all they see 18 years as the town’s Donald is dysfunction,” receiver of taxes. Clavin said. “In the Clavin’s top issue is Clavin Town of Hempstead, taxes. He said he is Party: Republican, we work together, proud of keeping Conservative and we are a taxes low while bipartisan maintaining services. government.” “We’ve maintained Clavin said he wants to taxes while enhancing services,” continue to create smart housing Clavin said. in the right communities while “In my first four budgets, we’ve addressing critical infrastructure either frozen or cut taxes. And, throughout the town. at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together.” Clavin said if reelected he would continue to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the town for all residents. He

housing apartments. on the issues: Nicks also she Olena Nicks is a would increase remarkably-driven transparency and person focused on accessibility helping her throughout the community. She town. Hempstead, serves with her local she added, must fire department, provide materials in library board, and multiple languages, school district. and improve its Nicks, a Democrat, website. Olena is making her second Similar to tax run for town-wide Nicks workshops offered office, after an Party: Democrat, throughout the unsuccessful Working Families town, Nicks wants to campaign for clerk in create seminars in 2021. multiple languages Nicks said one of to better reach more people. her main ideas is for Hempstead She also wants to expand the to address housing needs for all. town’s use of social media — and Nicks is in favor of creating make it, too, available in housing in the right multiple languages — to give communities, not simply people quick recaps of board dumping apartment complexes meetings and important notices. in every neighborhood, or She also favors having board neighborhoods already saturated meeting agenda and minutes with apartments. To that end, if posted online in more languages elected, Nicks would create a than just English. community task force to identify proper locations for affordable

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“Unfortunately, the only mailings that Susan Cools has run we’ve been receiving her campaign for lately are very Hempstead Town Clerk expensive,” Cools said. on a platform of They are “very large, transparency — color, glossy postcards, something she says is telling us to oppose the currently lacking with things that Gov. (Kathy) the current town clerk, Hochul is doing.” and which she wants to Cools has nearly four restore. decades of community President of the Susan service under her belt, Baldwin education Cools including not one, but board, Cools believes it’s five stints as president important for taxpayers Party: Democrat of the Baldwinto know how their Rockville Centre Rotary money is spent, and it’s Club. She also spent the job of the clerk to time the parent ensure they find out. association where her kids went to “One of the biggest problems in the school Town of Hempstead is that eight out “I’ve worked very hard to work for of 10 people — you ask if they know the community, and even surrounding what the Town of Hempstead does, communities, throughout the entire people don’t know,” she says. “If you time I’ve lived in New York,” she said. ask them if they have any idea what Becoming town clerk would be the service that their tax money goes to, next logical step in Cools’ political most people don’t know. And I think career. But she says that’s not the only that’s unfortunate.” And there are ways local electeds reason she’s running. can reach out to constituents, Cools “I just think that there’s always said. And two of them are as simple things that can be done to help as social media, and the old U.S. mail. improve a system,” she said.

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her office moving, and even officiated those Many might see Kate weddings over Zoom. Murray as the great Murray implemented woman who has presided a sticker-less parking over many a marriage in pass system she piloted Nassau County over the in Oceanside, and even past several years, but she implemented ways for has a track record in people to register their politics that goes back license plates online quite a bit — and with — and have public some extraordinary safety officers check accomplishments along Kate plates digitally — to the way. Murray ensure vehicles using In fact, this current run the system are as clerk wasn’t even Party: Republican, registered. Murray’s first time in the Conservative She’s also responsible position. That was for the town’s “Oneactually in 2002 — until Stop Passport Shop,” she was elevated to town and pushed for the construction of a supervisor a year later. It was a $6 million facility for Hempstead’s position she held until 2016, before Anchor program that would make returning to the clerk’s office. way for aquatic, athletic, theatre and Before that, she was the first social programs. woman from the area to be elected to She has stayed close to her the Assembly — a position she held Levittown roots, remaining active with until 2001 — and even made a run for the historical society there, as well as Nassau County District Attorney in 2015, losing to Madeline Singas. Kiwanis and the Levittown Murray has touted her role in Community Council. She’s also a keeping Hempstead going, even member of Irish-Americans in when times were rough, like during Government and the Irish Repertory the coronavirus pandemic. She kept Theatre.

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understand their taxes, how they can reduce Jeanine Driscoll has their tax burden, and spent more than 30 years discovering where practicing law while exactly their money raising five children with goes. her husband, Dan, in Driscoll earned their Bellerose home. degrees from The Family is important to Catholic University of Driscoll, whose father America in Washington immigrated from as well as Fordham Venezuela, to raise her University School of and her three siblings in Jeanine Law in Manhattan. Queens. Driscoll She was president of On top of all that, the Junior Women’s Driscoll has also been Party: Republican, Club of Bellerose, as Conservative Hempstead’s receiver of well as the Floral Park taxes — a role she hopes Memorial PTSA. She voters will continue to also was part of the entrust to her when they Floral Park-Bellerose school district’s go to the polls for early voting, and budget advisory committee, and well the election itself next month. as the strategic planning committee. Driscoll’s top priority, according to If re-elected, Driscoll says she will her website, is to continue enhancing continue working to put Nassau services offered by her office in what County “in the right direction,” while she describes as a fiscally responsible fostering the well-being of all the manner. She says she is committed to communities, and the people who live reducing spending all while running within them. an efficient and responsive office at the service of taxpayers. That will come through continued seminars she’s been hosting through her time in office, helping people

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think it was wise for Hempstead to pull so Michael Reid is a much money from its retired hospital EMS reserves to fund the supervisor who has budget. worked as an instructor In fact, Reid said the for what is now town could save money Northwell Health, and by cutting down on also for New York City’s mailings. 911 system. When he was named But what he’s wanted a Herald Person of the the most in the past few Year in 2015, Reid was years is a chance to serve Michael lauded for his work the people of his Reid founding the Bellmorecommunity — this time Merrick Heroin Task as the new receiver of Party: Democrat Force, and even taxes for the Town of becoming a certified Hempstead. trainer in administering Reid has run for other Narcan — an opioid offices in the past, antidote that can potentially stop a including the Hempstead Town heroin overdose. Council in 2015, and a pair of runs for What also got attention for Reid the Assembly, losing both times to during that first election for the David McDonough. Hempstead Town Council was his During his town council run, Reid commitment to running a clean expressed concern about the heroin campaign. epidemic on Long Island, and has “Lately, too many news stories made it clear he has no sympathy for drug dealers. about elected officials show that some But more on the financial front, he involved in politics are less interested did mention that while he was OK in helping the community, and more with how the town managed its interested in helping themselves,”he finances at the time, Reid did not said at the time.

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Town CounCil — 4TH DisTriCT on the issues:

Lynbrook Cares Committee and Laura Ryder’s Lynbrook Community appointment as a Chest, showcases her member of the dedication to helping Hempstead Town the elderly and those Board, representing the with disabilities. 4th Council District, She has received came four months after multiple awards for her predecessor, her contributions, Anthony D’Esposito, demonstrating her was elected to commitment to public Congress. Laura service. Ryder’s track record Ryder Laura Ryder’s as a trustee in Lynbrook appointment has earned her Party: Republican, represents a community recognition, Conservative continuation of particularly for her community-focused efforts to enhance leadership and public humanitarian initiatives service in the Hempstead Town in the area. She is committed to continuing Board. her community-focused work as a councilwoman, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents. Ryder’s experience as a Lynbrook Village Board member during the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated her ability to manage village finances and day-to-day operations effectively. Ryder’s involvement in humanitarian organizations, including the

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to find solutions that allow extended family Darien Ward, running members to remain in for the position of their communities, Hempstead town offering both young councilman in the 4th and older residents a District, is committed to decent standard of bringing government living until they can closer to the people. His afford campaign centers on homeownership. making the local Ward also plans to government more address issues related accessible and Darien to sanitation, law responsive to the needs Ward enforcement, and of the community. access to community Ward’s involvement Party: Democrat parks. These matters with the Baldwin Civic Association since 2011 are vital to has demonstrated his maintaining the dedication to preserving suburban quality of the unity of Baldwin, which was life on Long Island while divided by recent redistricting. acknowledging the need for Ward’s vision is to make additional housing. government more “hands on” and Darien Ward’s candidacy is rooted ensure that residents have a voice in in a commitment to community decision-making. If elected, he will unity, accessibility, and addressing work to increase community critical issues that affect the daily engagement by having a more lives of Baldwin residents. If elected, significant presence on the ground he intends to fulfill his promise of and addressing issues directly. bringing government closer to the Affordable housing is a key people and being a responsive concern for Ward, recognizing the advocate for his constituents. high costs on Long Island. He aims

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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Removal of Small City School Districts from Special Constitutional Debt Limitation The proposed amendment to Article 8, Section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

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Patrick C. Mullaney (R,C)

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Biju Chacko (D)

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Jake Scheiner (D)

Joseph A. Baker (R,C)

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Debra S. Mulé (D,WFP)

Matthew W. Malin (D)

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Benjamin Jackson (R,C)

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Joshua Alexander Lafazan (D)

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Scott M. Davis (D)

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Tanvir Ahmad (D)

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Howard J. Kopel (R,C)

Michael J. Lucchesi (R,C)

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Siela A. Bynoe (D,WFP)

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Karin B. Campbell (R,C)

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Delia M. DeRiggi-Whitton (D)

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John F. Stalzer (R,C)

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Carrie Solages (D,WFP)

Sheharyar Ali (R,C)

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George Maragos (D)

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Matthew Pasternak (D)

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Michael J. Giangregorio (R,C)

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Thomas McKevitt (R,C)

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Olena Nicks (D,WFP)

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Donald X. Clavin Jr. (R,C)

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C. William Gaylor (R,C)

Kate Murray (R,C)

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Elizabeth M. Treston (D) Tina M. Posterli (D,WFP) James E. Hodge (D)

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Brendan P. Finn (R,C) Christopher E. Fiumara (R,C) Michael G. Reinhart (R,C)

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John Ferretti (R,C)

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Christopher J. Carini (R,C)

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Susan E. Cools (D)

Jasmine Peña (D)

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Michael F. Reid (D)

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Jeanine C. Driscoll (R,C)

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Jared S. Behr (D)

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Joseph S. Saladino (R,C)

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Samantha A. Goetz (R,C)

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Lawrence E. Nedelka (D)

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Thomas E. Muscarella (R,C)

Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R,C) Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 3 Vote for Six (6)

Kevin P. Maccarone (R,C) Jack Mancusi (R,C) Barbara A. Peebles (R,C) Roni Sue Jenkins (R,C) Grady M. Farnan (R,C) Michael I. Ktistakis (R,C)

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Susan G. Mintz (D)

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Richard L. LaMarca (R,C)

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Ingrid G. Izaguirre (D)

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Vincent Macchio (D)

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Jeffrey P. Pravato (R,C)

Melissa L. Miller (R,C)

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Darien D. Ward (D)

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Laura A. Ryder (R,C)

Ravin R. Chetram (D) Danielle M. Medeiros (D) Sydney K. Martin (D)

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Steven L. Labriola (R,C) Laura L. Maier (R,C) Vicki A. Walsh (R,C)

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LEGISLATOR — NASSAU COUNTY, 1ST DISTRICT On the issues: motivated by his Scott Davis is a deep personal seasoned attorney connection to these with three decades of areas. He sees this experience at his law campaign as an office in Forest Hills, opportunity to give Queens. back, emphasizing Beyond his legal his longstanding career, he is a commitment to husband, a father of community two boys, a dedicated involvement. marathon runner and Some of his top Scott has served on the priorities include the Davis Nassau County affordability crisis in Assessment Review Nassau County, Party: Democrat Commission. He is public safety, taxes, also one of the development, and co-founders of the informing residents RVC Friends of MLK, a about programs for nonprofit aiding youth, adults, youth and mental health seniors, and community services. programs at the Dr. Martin Davis has also acquired the Luther King Jr. Community endorsements of several unions Center. and advocacy groups including Davis has a profound 1199 SEIU, Local 28 Sheet Metal connection to both communities Workers, the International in the district. He grew up in Alliance of Theatrical Stage Hempstead and has lived in Employees and Moms Demand Rockville Centre for the past 17 Action. years. His campaign is driven by a strong community focus,

On the issues: include Michael Lucchesi is infrastructural a financial advisor improvements, with Raymond James enhancing public Financial Services, safety, and freezing where he has worked taxes. for more than 15 He also aims to years. He is also a improve social husband, a father of services and two, a product of the daycare. Rockville Centre Lucchesi boasts school district. endorsements from Michael After graduating the Rockville Lucchesi from South Side High Centre Police PBA, School, Lucchesi the Nassau County Party: Republican, attended the DAI, and the Conservative University of Nassau County Delaware where he Superior Officers graduated in 2006 Association. with a bachelor’s degree in He has also garnered economics. bipartisan support from both His political background sides of the aisle. includes serving as a Rockville Centre Public Library Trustee and past board member of the Rockville Centre Lacrosse Club. His campaign centers on a local approach, engaging with residents across party lines, to better understand their concerns. Some of his top priorities

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Let a mad scientist’s lair take over your home By Karen Bloom

he countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.

Prepare a disposable decorating bag with more green icing; cut a hole in point of bag (the size of tip 3)SO. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids. Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.

So, throw on a costume and act like a kid — with or without the kids. Transform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween goodies. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table, and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, some mocktails for the kids (and non-drinkers in your crowd) and, of course, treats.

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Play mixologist with a perfect potion recipe featuring a few easy ingredients.

• 6 cups water • 1 cup white sugar • 1 (6 ounce) package lime-ﬂavored gelatin mix • 1 (46 ﬂuid ounce) can pineapple juice • 2 quarts orange juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 2 (2 liter) bottles chilled lemon-lime soda Mix water, sugar, and gelatin mix in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook at a boil, whisking frequently, until gelatin and sugar have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into gelatin mixture and transfer into resealable plastic bags. Place in freezer until slushy, about 4 hours.

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It’s not a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy Frankenstein cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. • 6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix • 4 cups white ready-to-use decorator icing • Green food coloring • Black icing (in pouch with tips) • Large candy eyeballs Tools needed: • 6-by-3-inch round pan • 10-by-16-inch cooling grid • Cake plate • Cake leveler • 13-inch angled spatula • 12-inch disposable decorating bags Prepare cake according to instructions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid. Prepare green icing. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth. Use black pouch icing without tip to cover top of cake. Use tip of spatula to create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top.

The Brooklyn-based comedian is back with his latest off-Broadway comedy special, ‘Colin Quinn: Small Talk.’ Quinn is most widely known for political humor, but his ‘Small Talk’ comedy show has a different focus: the art of charisma. In his latest attempt at humor, Colin breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: personality. He has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people his whole life, and now he can wants to teach everyone how to stop sucking the energy out of the room. Quinn’s most recent stage show, 2021’s ‘The Last Best Hope,’ combined a similar premise (Quinn’s charisma) with his trademark political comedy, focusing on why his is a voice worth listening to in today’s social-media saturated age where everyone has a platform. Quinn has indeed built a sizable social media platform, with more than 500,000 followers on X — formerly known as Twitter — alone, but he’s a stalwart of the in-person New York City comedy scene, too. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

Spooky Graveyard Pie

Eventually the monster’s lair will lead out to the “graveyard.” Set the mood with this treat. • 3 cups (about 32) finely ground chocolate sandwich cookies, divided • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk • 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate morsels • 2 large egg yolks • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 8 chocolate filled vanilla wafer cookies • Black and purple decorator writing gels • Assorted Halloween candies Combine 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter in 9-inch pie plate. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and upsides of pie plate. Set aside remaining 1 1/2 cups crumbs for dirt topping. Whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat over mediumlow heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs. Press crumbs down gently. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Decorate cookie tombstones with writing gels as desired; let set. Insert tombstones around edge of pie. With spoon, mound cookie crumbs to form “fresh graves.” Decorate graveyard with candy to make the pie as spooky as you want it to be! Makes 8 servings.

Pink Talking Fish Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish, who visit the Landmark stage with their hybrid tribute fusion act. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar. PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd. The funky, dance-able layerings of The Talking Heads. The styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s ‘On The Run’ seamlessly ﬁtting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s ‘You Enjoy Myself.’ Perfectly placing Phish’s ‘Sand’ into the groove of The Talking Head’s ‘Slippery People,’ and more. Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings, and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni’s music evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time. Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style, her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first performed. $45, $39. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

See “Alabama Story,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Thursday through Saturday, oct. 26-28, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; panel discussion follows Sunday performance at 4:30 p.m., discussing book banning and censorship. Also online streaming show, Nov. 3. Kenneth Jones’ new play is based on the real life story of Emily Wheelock Reed, a librarian who defended a book that caused a minor uproar in 1959 Alabama. A gentle children’s book with an apparent hidden message stirs the passions of a segregationist state senator, just as the civil rights movement is flowering. A contrasting story of childhood friends — an African American man and a woman of white privilege, reunited in adulthood in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play. Nassau Community College’s LittleTheatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, email throff@ ncc. Edu or call (516) 5727676.

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RVC Breast Cancer Coalition Fashion Show The highly anticipated fashion show, hosted by Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, returns to the runway, Friday, Oct. 27, at the illustrious Garden City Hotel. Enjoy an evening of food, fashion and fun, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring fashions provided by Bloomingdales. For more information and details visit RVCBCC.org. 45 7th St., Garden City.

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Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Dog Days Weekend Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With dog parade and costume contest on Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Prizes awarded to best dog costumes, including Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Duo or Group, Funniest. Costume contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase for weekend events required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 27, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 30, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

Casino Night Congregation B’nai Sholom Beth-David hosts Casino Night honoring Rockville Centre Village Trustee Emilio Grillo and Christine Grillo, and Samantha and Brandon Melendez, Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $75 and includes $200 in chips plus light refreshments. Raffles and great prizes will be presented to whoever collects the highest number of chips at the end of the evening. 100 Hempstead Avenue in Rockville Centre. For more information visit CBSBDRVC.org or call (516)-764-4100.

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

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South Side (6-1) suffers first defeat By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

GABRIELLA WILLIAMS Elmont Senior Volleyball WILLIAMS ETCHED HERSELF into the Elmont girls volleyball record book Oct. 16 as the Spartans racked up another victory to improve to 12-2. The third-year setter racked up 32 assists in a sweep of Plainview, giving her 1,000 for her career. The performance also vaulted Williams to the top of the Nassau County assist list this season with 496. A captain, she was an All-County selection and team MVP last season.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 26 Girls Soccer: Class B semifinals at higher seed .............TBA Girls Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA Boys Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA

Friday, Oct. 27 Girls Soccer: Class A semifinals at C.S. Harbor ..............TBA Football: Seaford at East Rockaway .......................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Hewlett ................................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Oceanside ........................... 6 p.m. Football: Uniondale at Plainview ..........................6:30 p.m. Football: West Hempstead at C.S. Harbor ................. 7 p.m. Boys Soccer: Class B final at Farmingdale College ... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Football: Baldwin at Freeport .................................... 2 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Carey ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Clarke at Roosevelt..................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Elmont ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Farmingdale at Hempstead ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Lawrence ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Garden City at Mepham ............................ 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Floral Park............................ 2 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Wantagh ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at Kennedy ................................... 2 p.m.

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Not often are football games won with 100 yards of offense and four first downs, but two-time defending Nassau Conference III champion Plainedge did just that last Friday night to hand South Side its first defeat of 2023. A fumble recovery on special teams and a game-altering pick-6 did the trick for the Red Devils, who bounced back from an upset loss to Roosevelt to knock off the visiting Cyclones, 21-16. Jack Rizzo’s 86-yard interception return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter provided the difference and left a lot to be decided in the final week of the regular season. “We couldn’t have asked for more from our defense,” South Side head coach Phil Onesto said. “Our special teams and offense could’ve been better. We had some good drives that stalled in the red zone and of course two turnovers that hurt. All things we can fix.” The loss was South Side’s first since last Nov. 11 when it dropped a Conference II semifinal playoff game to Garden City. The Cyclones won six straight out of the gate in their return to Conference III and didn’t allow a point through the first 19 quarters. “Plainedge is a very good team and there’s a chance we’ll see them again at Hofstra,” Onesto said. “First we have to worry about Floral Park.” Senior quarterback Owen West had rushing and passing touchdowns for South Side, which hits the road this Saturday for the regular-season finale and is locked in to one of the top three playoff seeds. West connected with senior Michael Melkonian on a 5-yard scoring strike to cap a 65-yard opening drive. The Cyclones’ 7-0 lead was short-lived. Plainedge also made the most of its first possession, needing just six plays to march 53 yards to get even. Nick Girardi scored from 3 yards out. The ensuing kickoff resulted in a fumble, recovered by the Red Devils (5-2) at the South Side 32. One snap later, Dylan Fella busted free for a 32-yard touchdown run the Plainedge held a 13-7 lead after the extra point was

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South Side’s Will Barrett, left, stiff-armed Plainedge’s Taylor Nitsch during a return on special teams in last Friday night’s Conference III showdown. blocked. Onesto said the Cyclones “felt good” at halftime clinging to a 14-13 lead thanks to West’s 1-yard touchdown run and Nick Papadopulos’ extra point in the second quarter. The offense was compromised by the absence of standout senior lineman Bobby Galindo, who rolled his ankle in the first half. “He’ll be fine for Floral Park or at the latest for the playoffs,” Onesto said of Galindo. The result, coupled with Wantagh’s

win over Glen Cove, took South Side out of the driver’s seat for the No. 1 playoff seed and the Warriors now control their own destiny in terms of seeding. The Cyclones will be no worse than the second seed with a victory at Floral Park this Saturday at 2 p.m. The Knights are locked into the No. 4 seed. “We played Floral Park twice in 2021,” Onesto said. “We beat them in overtime and they beat us in the playoffs. Our seniors who were sophomores then remember it well.”

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A resident of William Street reported on Oct. 16, an acquaintance sent her annoying and alarming social media messages. A resident of Forestdale Road reported on Oct. 16, and unknown person sent him threatening and alarming text messages.

LeaviNg the sCeNe of aN aCCideNt A motorist reported that a car struck her vehicle on Oct. 21, which then left the scene while driving along Lincoln Avenue.

someone fraudulently opened a credit card account in his name using his personal information.

A resident of Maple Avenue reported on Oct. 18, someone fraudulently used her EBT card.

A resident of Lakeview Avenue reported on Oct. 19, someone fraudulently cashed a check that she wrote and mailed through the USPS.

A resident of Harvard Avenue reported on Oct. 19, someone fraudulently cashed two checks that she wrote and mailed through the USPS. The owner of Daniel J. Hannon and Associates reported on Oct. 19, someone cashed fraudulent checks using the business’ bank account. A resident of S. Forest Avenue reported on Oct. 19, someone made fraudulent purchases using his bank checking account.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

A resident of Shellbank Place reported on Oct. 19,

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WRAPPING Murray Honored by Fourth Battalion Ex-Chief Mark Murray of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, left, is presented with a Nassau County Fire Commission sweatshirt and gift card, as the immediate past Chairman of the Fourth Battalion Fire District and past commissioner on the Nassau County Fire Commission. Chairman Joe Mihalick of the East Rockaway Fire Department made the presentation during the Fourth Battalion’s October meeting. The Fourth Battalion Fire District is comprised of the East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne and Rockville Centre Fire Departments.

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Who can enter: There will be 2 categories: Students in grades k-5 Students in 6-12 One entry per student Deadline: Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023. Winners will have their design printed as wrapping paper in the Herald and will be featured in an article in their local Herald paper. Entry format: Please use an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of unlined paper All entries should have the student’s name, age, address, telephone number, email, grade and school printed on the back. Design can be reflective of all religious holidays. Entries will not be returned.

HELPFUL HINTS • Must use 8 1/2 x 11” unlined paper, copy paper or construction paper. • Be creative & original. • Drawings should represent any of the December holidays. • Use bright colors. • Fill the entire page. • Choose paint, crayon, chalk, markers or pens, or other creative materials. • Remember your design will be repeated to make a real sheet of wrapping paper.

Wrapping Paper Contest Herald Community Newspapers 2 Endo Boulevard, Garden City, NY 11530 OR Scan and email to: mkaur@liherald.com (must be a high-res jpg) No Photos of Artwork Will Be Accepted. Winners will be notified by email or phone by November 27

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Ex-Chief Mark Murray is presented with a Nassau County Fire Commission sweatshirt and a gift card to Jimmy Hays Steak House in Island Park during the Fourth Battalion’s October meeting.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff against ALONZA HOPKINS JR., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 11, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 512 Clinton Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Sec 38 Block 106 Lot 261-263. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and\ improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $745,874.37 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 602832/2018. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings

and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee XFLFN017 142324

York. Premises known as 30 Fonda Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. (Section: 36, Block: 363, Lot: 202) Approximate amount of lien $1,060,130.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 608735/2018. Julianne Bonomo, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: September 7, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142242

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 2827, Pltf. vs. KARISTINA ENTERPRISES LLC AND CHRISTOPHER COLLETTI, Defts. Index #614149/20. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 29, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 141 Cedar Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY a/ka Section 38, Block 261, Lot 492 & 493. Approximate amount of judgment is $795,069.41 plus cost and interest Sold subject to terms and conditions of field judgment and terms of sale. NORA C. MARINO, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY. File No. LF-329#100787 142434

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2, Plaintiff against - MATTHEW P. ROBERTI A/K/A MATTHEW PAUL ROBERTI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 19, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New

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LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00am prevailing time on NOVEMBER 16, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will

Art Flower and Gift Shoppe in Rockville Centre participated in a nationwide campaign to “petal it forward” by surprising unsuspecting people in the community with two free bouquets of flowers—one to keep and one to give to a friend, family member, loved one, colleague or even a stranger—with the goal of brightening people’s day with a random act of kindness. To kick off the festivities on Oct. 18, Keith Linsalta, owner of Art Flower and Gift Shoppe, joined the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition in front of Rockville Centre Village Hall to recognize breast cancer survivors participating in the upcoming fashion show on Oct. 27 at the Garden City Hotel. “Through the positive effects of flowers, we hope to make someone’s day brighter and provide a much-needed moment of calm amidst the hectic pace of life and the world today,” Linsalta said. “Seeing our neighbors, such as the RVCBCC, stand with us today during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recognize those who may need an extra smile makes me proud to be part of the Rockville Centre community.” Following the presentation, the Petal it Forward team traveled across the community to hand out hundreds of bouquets to patients and workers at Mercy Medical Center, the Grand Pavilion Nursing Home, the Maple Avenue

Nursing Home, the Jennine E. Hewitt Elementary School and others. Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, a two-time breast cancer survivor and a Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition board member, said that the village and the coalition were proud to help kick off the event last Wednesday. “Many of us are touched by the pain and hardship caused by breast cancer, a disease that among women is not only one of the most common cancers, but also one of the leading causes of cancerrelated death,” Baxley said, during a recent village board meeting, where she helped present a proclamation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month we honor all those who lost their lives to breast cancer and we recognize the courageous survivors who are still fighting it.” More than one in 8 women and one in 833 men in the United Stats will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. To help reduce these statistics, early detection and treatment are the most effective method to combating this horrible disease. For more information on the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition visit RVCBCC.org. –Daniel Offner

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be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: MR. B’S ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AND VETERAN’S PARK TENNIS COURT REHABILITATION @ RECREATION CENTER 111 N. OCEANSIDE ROAD Bid No. 2311CP2(1094) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at Lstrazzeri@rvcny.us.

Questions must be submitted no later than November 6, 2023. 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 142756

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOYCE A. KRAUSE, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 17, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 98 Woods Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Center, Town of

Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 38, Block 396 and Lot 135. Approximate amount of judgment $443,835.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #004121/2013. George Esernio, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 142757

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A. The answer has two sides, like a doubleedged sword. First, yes, there are things you can do to your home to make it easier to insure. But the second part is applying the meaning of the word “reasonable.” Next, you have to understand that, like other forms of gambling, which is what insurance really is, do you have a chance to win back your money, your insurance payments, or your investment in your property to presumably reduce onte eeper the payments? Again, insurance is a legalized form of gambling, extensively regulated but sometimes loosely enforced. Many people say, when describing gambling casinos, that the house always wins in the end, and with a few exceptions, casinos rarely fail. Insurance companies have been hit with one disaster after another due to strange global weather that some deny is a trend, but those companies aren’t as care-less, and they invest heavily in statistical analysis, so you can bet that if they’re pulling out of certain areas, they know something. So, a “reasonable” investment to make your house easier or more attractive to insure often ends up being unreasonable, or is based on faulty assumptions. For example, you may add a steel roof and concrete composite siding as a more reasonable and less costly wind-resistance improvement, only to discover that the insurance company thinks you should still have raised your home, because they think flooding is a bigger and more frequent risk to insure. Add to that the fact, as some insurers will point out when you complain, that by making the improvements, you increase the cost of reconstruction. That’s a good argument, one you’ll never win. The same thing happens with alarm systems, fencing your property or removing trees that could fall on your roof. Make improvements that help you to recover more healthfully, safely and economically, for your own assurance. I am convinced, as you can see, that all the effort you put in is not universal in your neighborhood, and insurance companies look at whole areas, not just your home, for insurability. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a large and extremely indebted insurance company, funded with the help of tax dollars and losing billions. So before you make changes and improvements, remind yourself that you’re doing this for yourself, not to reduce insurance costs. As Walter Cronkite used to say when he signed off on his broadcast of “The CBS Evening News” when I was a kid, “And that’s the way it is.” Good luck with whatever you decide to improve.

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ctober marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first. A study conducted by state Farm found that one of every four pedestrian deaths on Halloween are children out walking between 6 and 7 p.m. And a vast majority of those deaths occur away from a crosswalk or intersection. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun, costumes and candy — not rides in ambulances. There are lots of cars on the roads, even when kids are trick-ortreating. And on this night it’s more important than ever to use crosswalks, look both ways, and stay on the sidewalks. Especially with the uptick in reckless driving the Herald has reported on in recent weeks in different neighborhoods. Also, wear bright, reflective colors, or add strips of reflective tape to costumes to make them more visible to passing vehicles. But that’s not all. The Consumer Product safety Commission warns parents to buy only flame-resistant costumes — generally made of fabrics like polyester or nylon — and to ensure that costumes

aren’t too long or too wide, which could cause our young ones to trip. Children should travel in groups accompanied by parents or responsible adults, and only knock on doors of welllit homes that have porch lights on. Instead of masks that can obscure your vision, use makeup and hats instead. Just be sure makeup is Food and Drug Administration-approved, especially anything applied on the face or around the eyes. And avoid decorative contact lenses that change eye color. All of these are warnings many of us have heard every year. But what about all that delicious Halloween candy? We all grew up hearing horror stories about razor blades in apples, and evil people poisoning the miniature candy bars they hand out. But dangers today may not even be intentional. Last year, for example, authorities at Los Angeles International Airport confiscated nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside wrapped bags and boxes of candy. While it’s highly unlikely that children were the targets of the smugglers, police, as always, advised parents to inspect the candy their trick-ortreaters brought home. That’s more important these days than ever, and if you find anything suspicious, do not

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Letters With new police commissioner, we embrace a bright future To the Editor: I am thrilled to extend my warmest congratulations to Randy Dodd on his appointment as police commissioner of our beloved village. As a resident, and the owner of Concord Jewelers, for nearly 40 years, I have experienced firsthand the vital role of effective law enforcement in protecting the fabric of our community. Dodd’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to the safety of our residents and a prosperous future for our hometown. His qualifications, experience with the RVC Police Department and lifelong dedication to public service give me great confidence in the positive direction in which he will lead us. I am confident that under his leadership, our neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and sense of community will continue to thrive. I express my sincerest gratitude to the outgoing police commissioner, James Vafeades. His service has undoubtedly contributed to the ongoing era of community and security we cherish in Rockville Centre. As we bid him farewell, I extend my heartfelt best wishes for his future endeavors. Finally, thanks to PBA President James Carty. With his continued dedication to our community’s well-being and Commissioner Dodd’s new leadership, Rockville Centre is surely in good hands. Tony MosToWFI Rockville Centre

It’s time for many to choose a Medicare plan To the Editor: As a physician, the last thing I want is for patients to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual needs.

Right now is a critical time for the over 3.8 million individuals in new york who rely on Medicare for their health insurance. Evaluating your health care needs can help you select a plan that will cover you when you need it the most and fit within your budget. While it’s impossible to foresee all health issues that may require treatment, there are several things to consider during the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan

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n Oct. 7, I, like most people, watched in horror as broadcast images from Israel showed terrorists from Gaza indiscriminately killing Israelis. There were unimaginable acts of violence perpetrated against women, children and the elderly whose only sin was that they were of the Jewish faith. Some 1,400 Israelis were murdered and over 200 people were taken as hostages, including some American citizens. As utterly sickening as those scenes were, some Brian images from here at home were just CUrran as repulsive and saddening, specifically the sight of individuals and groups in New York City and other liberal-leaning cities condemning Israel and chanting pro-Hamas slogans. Israel and its citizens were blamed for their own bloodshed by institutions of “higher education” like Harvard and New York Law School, social justice groups like BLM of Chicago, and elected officials like U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Instead of condemning the acts of terror, they justified them as acts of “resistance.” As if beheading children, raping women and torturing elderly people are legitimate forms of political resistance. Let me be clear: The attack on Israel

was an unprovoked and unjustified act of evil that should not be tolerated or supported by any decent human being with a heart and a soul. No rational person can label the killing and kidnapping of children, women and the elderly as some form of political retribution for decades of perceived differences. What occurred on Oct. 7 were barbaric crimes against humanity. To anyone who defends the attacks, I would say you should be ashamed of yourself. For the past four years, I have repeatedly said that the world is upside down — right has become wrong, and good has become evil. But events in Israel have shown that it is more than that: There is a sickness in our country and our culture. When the brutal murder of an Israeli child can be rationalized as some form of political disagreement, we cannot ignore it any longer. It is our obligation to confront the growing hatred directed at the Jewish community. The Anti-Defamation League found that the number of antisemitism incidents in the United States increased by more than 35 percent from 2021 (2,721) to 2022 (3,697). And the ADL determined that, in 2022, New York state once again had the most antisemitic incidents of any state — a staggering 580, a 39 percent increase from the 416 reported in 2021. Incidents in New York alone accounted for 15.7 percent of all docu-

ast year, New York had more antisemitic incidents than any other state.

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Israel resolution supporting Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. CUNY also allowed a commencement graduation address this spring that accused Israel of “indiscriminate” murder of Palestinians and encouraged people to fight Zionism around the world. As taxpaying citizens, we must defund schools like CUNY Law School if they continue to support and encourage Anti-Israel language and actions that incite hatred against the Jewish community. Furthermore, we can no longer allow district attorneys, who were elected to protect the public, to refuse to enforce hate crimes against Jewish victims and instead offer lenient plea deals to criminals. In May 2021, Joseph Borgen, a Jewish man, was savagely beaten and pepper-sprayed by a group of attackers led by Waseem Awawdeh. During the assault, they yelled “F--- Israel. Hamas is going to kill all of you.” Despite all that, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg offered Awawdeh a six-month plea deal, after which Awawdeh said, “If I could do it again, I would do it again.” We must demand that those who commit antisemitic hate crimes be fully prosecuted to send a message that such bigotry will not be tolerated. There is a lot of work to do to make New York a safe state for people of the Jewish faith. It will take courage from everyone to stand up to this evil, no matter who is perpetrating or aiding it.

mented antisemitic incidents in the United States in 2022. Antisemitism is real, and that is nowhere more evident than in New York. If we’re serious about dealing with it here, we must be honest about its root causes and those fermenting the hatred. We must actively and vocally push back against any elected officials who use their positions to push an antisemitic platform. The Democratic Socialists of America, which has chapters in New York, are rapidly accounting for a greater percentage of the Democratic Party. There are now 34 elected officials in New York who identify as Democratic Socialists, in Congress, the State Senate, the Assembly, the New York City Council and other governmental offices. The DSA has adopted a ProPalestinian and Anti-Israel platform, which has resulted in legislation being proposed on the state level that some have called antisemitic. To highlight its core belief, the New York City chapter endorsed a Pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square the day after the attacks. In addition to calling out politicians, we can no longer accept institutions of higher education breeding and fermenting hatred toward Jews. The City University of New York Law School at Queens College has become known for its anti-Jewish positions. The CUNY Law Faculty Council approved an anti-

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Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?

f ever there were a just war, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war with potential regional and global implications, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. That’s why I believe it is disgraceful and indefensible for so many in the media, in academia and in political circles to be suggesting, and acting as if, there were “two sides” to this war. As if Israel has to defend its military action, and somepETER how it is the Palestinians in Gaza KinG who are victims. The war began when Hamas launched a terrorist attack targeting Israel’s most innocent noncombatants, murdering children, women and the elderly, killing 1,400 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. These noncombatants were not “collateral damage.” They were Hamas’ intended victims. This was the ultimate in depraved terrorism. Israel has not only the legal and moral right to retaliate against Hamas, but the moral

obligation to defend its citizens by doing all it can to destroy Hamas. Yet with each passing day, we see media commentators, student demonstrators and morally challenged politicians such as U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan, anguishing over the plight of the Palestinians and the concern that Israel will “overreact” to a terrorist attack that resulted in the equivalent of 40,000 dead in the United States. Most shockingly, we saw the same cast of characters accept Hamas’ unsubstantiated claim that an Israeli rocket had destroyed a hospital in Gaza, causing more than 500 innocent fatalities. Some Americans are calling for a ceasefire. Unfortunately, President Biden added to the moral and strategic confusion when, during his meeting in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he referred to Hamas as the “other team” and cautioned Israel against overreacting. What has happened to our ability as a people to make moral distinctions and judgments and recognize the difference between good and evil, victim and assailant? Would anyone have suggested in the

days following the attack on Pearl Harbor that President Franklin D. Roosevelt call for a ceasefire with Japan, or that he and Gen. Douglas MacArthur assure the world that the United States would not overreact? Would FDR, then Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have been called on to ensure that they would observe the rules of war in combating Hitler? Would the media have felt obligated to give “both sides” of the story? To give equal time to Hitler and Japanese Emperor Hirohito? Would any American, let alone the president, have referred to Nazis or the Gestapo as the “other team”? Would the media have gone through the streets of Dresden, Hamburg or Berlin looking for civilian casualties, or taking at face value Nazi claims of American war crimes? The reality is that there will always be unintended civilian casualties in any war. This will be especially true in any war with Hamas, which intentionally locates its fighters, rockets and artillery in densely populated civilian areas. Unlike Hamas, Israel will make every effort to avoid civilian deaths, and cer-

f ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is this one.

tainly won’t target noncombatants. Waging war against Hamas goes far beyond retaliation or revenge. Hamas must, to the greatest extent possible, be annihilated, to prevent future attacks on Israel’s citizens. Hamas is also a proxy for Iran, which is the largest state sponsor of terror in the world and an ever-growing military — and soon to be nuclear — threat to the region and the world. Hezbollah, headquartered just north of Israel in Lebanon, possesses over 100,000 rockets, and is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Iran. Israel is our strongest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East, the most volatile region in the world. This current war is not a battle for turf or bragging rights. It is a struggle that Israel is waging for itself and for all civilized peoples. Israel deserves our full, unqualified support for its own success and security, and the future of the world as we know it. It is also time for the United States to restore its sense of moral balance, and accept the reality that there can be no moral equivalence in this struggle between good and evil. Stand with Israel! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Who do L.I.’s congressmen really represent?

n the era of the 24/7 news cycle, it was easy to dismiss what looked like an impending federal government shutdown as the latest bit of political theater that would keep the talking heads yammering on until the next crisis. But the political posturing in Washington is overshadowing the very real stakes of the federal budget fight for everyday Americans — including the hardworking families on Long Island who are struggling to make ends meet, and retired seniors. The debate is also revealing sTAnLEY B. what’s actually important to our BERGMAn local congressional representatives, who include Republicans Anthony D’Esposito, George Santos, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota — all willing accomplices in a government shutdown gambit, thankfully unsuccessful, that prioritized the interests of big business and MAGA politics over the constituents they were elected to represent and protect. As president of the Long Island chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans,

an organization fighting to protect the rights of seniors, Social Security and Medicare, I know what’s important to me: quality, affordable health care, a reliable safety net, and a responsible government that tries to do right by its citizens and not special interests. If Long Island’s congressional delegation was willing to join the House leadership in threatening to shut down the government to get their budget proposal passed, they must have thought it was pretty important. So what was in it? First of all, the Republican budget proposal would end Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices, just weeks after the Biden administration began using this new policy to start driving down out-ofpocket costs that often force seniors like me to choose between taking life-saving medicine or keeping the lights on in our homes. The party that claims to be concerned about lowering the cost of living would do the opposite in their budget, by cutting the Inflation Reduction Act’s insurance premium subsidies. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 13 million Americans

are already saving an average of $2,400 per year on health care. In New York alone, nearly 119,000 people have saved an average of $362 on monthly premiums — and those savings are expected to keep growing. In 2025, more than 1 million New Yorkers will save an average of nearly $390 thanks to the act’s annual out-of-pocket cost cap. The House plan would also cut $3.8 billion from the National Institutes of Health, which would stall research in cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and long Covid. That is the very definition of cutting off your nose to spite your face. But that’s not all. The House Republican plan would cut $30.7 billion in funding for Medicare and Medicaid. These cuts would force roughly 3.8 million seniors and people with disabilities in New York to endure longer wait times when they call the Medicare call center. This reduction in funding would also make it harder to pay hospitals and doctors on time, creating financial challenges for health care providers across the country. And it would limit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ability to oversee the safety of New York nursing

don’t recall them saying anything about cutting senior citizens’ access to health care.

homes, endangering our seniors. The list of shortsighted cuts that would only end up costing us more money in the long run includes cuts to the administrative budgets for Medicare and Social Security. So rather than demonstrating fiscal responsibility, our congressional representatives would hamstring the two largest safety net programs for senior citizens and create a future of bad service and long wait times for the people who need reliable delivery of their benefits the most. When D’Esposito, Santos, LaLota and Garbarino ran for Congress, I don’t remember hearing them say anything about cutting senior citizens’ access to health care in their campaign speeches. So why were they following the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz down the shutdown path? It’s time for Long Island’s congressional representatives to decide who they truly represent: their political leadership in Washington, or their constituents here on Long Island. The more than 30,000 Alliance for Retired Americans members in Long Island’s four congressional districts will be watching. And as the old political truism goes: Seniors vote! Stanley B. Bergman is president of the Long Island Chapter of the Alliance for Retired Americans.

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