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Concerns with village supply prompt special forum and Architects to a public forum on Oct. 19 to alleviate residents’ concerns about the local water The water coming out of the supply. tap is clean and safe to drink, “It is our hope to address your according to Anthony Iannone, concerns and better inform our superintendent of community about the Rockville Centre daily water operaWater Department. tions, testing and Iannone is treatment proceresponsible for overdures, and infraseeing the day-to-day structure upgrades,” operations of the Conlon said. “There department, which has been so much supplies over 1.4 bilinaccurate and mislion gallons of drinkinformation shared ing water each year in our community, to more than 24,000 especially on social local customers. media.”

“We monitor all Like many comsource water, or surmunities on Long f a c e w a t e r, l i ke Island’s South lakes, rivers and resShore, Rockville ervoirs, and the Centre draws water groundwater, which ANThoNy from the Magothy are aquifers, which Aquifer, which IaniANNoNE is where we get our none said is one of water supply here in RVC water three major groundRockville Centre,” superintendent water sources Iannone explained. beneath the Island.

“We then clean and The village infradisinfect that source water structure consists of four treatthrough a series of processes. ment facilities, 10 wells, four eleThen we store and deliver that vated water tanks and more than clean water to the customer.”

72 miles of water mains that Village Trustee Katie Conlon pump, clean and distribute water invited Iannone and the engineers from D&B Engineering Continued on page 4

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STEphEN REidy, RiGhT, expressed his gratitude to American Legion Post 303 after he was awarded a rifle donated by Windham Weaponry.

American Legion hosts annual Law and Order Night

By BEN FiEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

American Legion Post 303 reco gnized several first responders last Friday for their efforts in protecting and serving Rockville Centre.

Firefighters and police officers were honored at the annual Law and Order Night at the Maple Avenue post.

Family members and elected officials joined the gathering

as plaques, badges, a handmade diorama and an engraved rifle were presented to the honorees in recognition of their bravery.

Joseph Scarola, Nassau County commander of the American Legion and a former commander of Post 303, kicked off the event by honoring American prisoners of war. “As a physical symbol for the thousands of American POW-MIAs still unaccounted RVC, MER, LYN, VAL

for, for all wars and conflicts involving the United States of America, the flag is in place of an empty chair,” Scarola explained, “a reminder for all of us to spare no effort to secure the release of any American prisoners from captivity.”

Post Chairman Paul Casazza noted that the American Legion “promotes Americanism and support of the ConContinued on page 12

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ost water utilities on the South Shore have issues with iron and manganese. It’s not hazardous, but it’s unsightly.

Teacher’s artwork accepted into exhibition An art teacher with the Rockville Centre School District is having his paintings featured in the 2022 Long Island Biennial at the Heckscher Museum of Art. The 2022 Long Island Biennial features artwork by 57 contemporary artists on Long Island communities stretching from Freeport to Huntington to Sag Harbor. 723 artwork entries were received this year, with 95 selected for exhibition — including two painted by Keith Gamache.

“These two that were selected are actually ones that I made in the very beginning of the pandemic, when schools shut down,” Gamache said. “So they were also something, especially those first two weeks when we closed and we didn’t know what was going on. Are we coming back in two weeks? Are we not coming back at all? What’s going on? So, the paintings also became a way for me to just stay connected with my students.”

Gamache said he would encourage his students to send him pictures of what they were working on and that he would do the same. As time went on and the schools began to utilize Google Meet and Zoom, he would host “open studios with Mr. Gamache.”

During these open studio sessions, Gamache would be at his dining room table with his paints and he would have conversations with his students while he worked on his paintings, and they worked on their projects. “Anything to try and make those connections,” Gamache said.

Another of GAmAche’s painting’s from the collection is entitled “Covid-19 Vol. 2: Isolated Painting.”

“I ended up doing five COVID-related paintings over the next two years,” Gamache explained. “The first two were accepted as part of this exhibition so I called them COVID-19 Volume 1 and Volume 2.”

Gamache makes his paintings on Masonite pegboards. He paints circles around the holes and connects holes together with different lines.

“For the longest time, they were almost purely geometric abstractions,” he said.

“Then I started to work with text. This was the first time I blended some kind of image with my text. So, one of the texts is ‘social distancing’ and the other is ‘isolated paint-

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south side hiGh School teacher Keith Gamache showcases his artwork, entitled “Covid-19 Vol. 1: Social Distancing” which he designed using vinyl acrylic on a masonite pegboard. ing.’ The images are my symbolic interpretations of the virus inspired by pictures being released as parts of news stories.”

The 2022 Long Island Biennial at the Heckscher Museum of Art will be open to

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the public from Oct. 1, 2022 up until Jan. 22, 2023. To learn more about art teacher Keith Gamache and his work be sure to check out the “Artists in the Galleries” series.

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By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Excitement was in the air after Sunday morning Mass as vendors and community members gathered at the St. Agnes Cathedral School’s Field of Dreams, for its annual Garden Potpourri fundraiser and flower sale on Oct. 16.

The proceeds raised during the annual event go to help benefit the parochial school and its students. Michele Palmer, president of the St. Agnes Mother’s Club, pitched in to help organize this year’s fundraiser event.

“All the funds go back to the school and help with events for the students,” Palmer said. “The funds help by giving the school new technology or things they may need later on.” Parents swarmed around the raffle table, in the hopes of taking home one of several prizes. In addition to raising money with the raffles, the event helped support local businesses by providing them an opportunity to sell their products.

Erica Bernstein’s embroidered sweatshirt and beanie business provided local shoppers with a fasionable way to stay warm during the fall and winter months.

The money raised this year not only went back to the school, but some of it was donated to children living in Masese, Uganda. Cris Carmen sold bracelets, necklaces, purses, and other items with every penny made going directly to help those children. “They used to eat once every three days before our friends, Health International, started all this,” Carmen said. “They didn’t go to school, but now they have one.”

As parents purchased goods to help those in need, their children partook in a variety of fun and games, which included dancing, bubble blowing, pumpking decorations and many more activities which helped keep this event lively.

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As part of his presentation, Iannone gave a brief overview of how the department tests water quality. It breaks down the different types of contaminants it tests for, and the levels that are detected.

The results are then compared with state and federal regulatory limits to determine if one or more contaminant requires intervention.

“We test all our wells for over 135 separate parameters numerous times a year, which include coliform bacteria, turbidity, volatile organic and inorganic contaminants, lead, copper, nitrates, total trihalomethanes, iron and hydrogen sulfide,” Iannone said. “We have been fortunate enough, at this point in time, that we don’t have any of these, because once you have that, you need to put more and more treatment facilities in, and it becomes a lot more complicated to operate, and very costly.”

After the presentation, attendees had the chance to ask questions about the drinking water. One resident expressed concerns about reported levels of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate in the water supply, and asked whether that was something to be worried about.

Iannone said that department workers had not found any signs of contaminants at three of the four treatment facilities, but one tank, near Molloy University, is currently being monitored.

Another major concer n was the impact of the Grumman plume, the groundwater pollution spreading from the former site of the aircraft manufacturing plant in Bethpage. Although maps have indicated that the plume has

affected the water supplies in other communities, there is no indication that any of the reportedly cancerous contaminants have spread as far as Rockville Centre.

Iannone said that most contaminants can be treated, but none of the remediation efforts come cheap.

He explained that since some of the village’s water infrastructure dates back to 1901, many of the older mains and pipes carry some sediment to customers. This means that while the water has been cleaned and purified, there may be a rusty color or minerals in the water, neither of which impact its overall quality.

“It’s not hazardous,” Iannone said, “but it’s unsightly.”

Changes in the levels of iron and manganese are often the culprit when water is discolored brown. When the level of iron reaches a threshold of roughly 3.3 parts per million, Iannone said, the department must intervene and sequester the tank to prevent it from spreading into the system. Anything below that level is considered not visible to the naked eye.

“Iron is regulated from an aesthetic point of view, not from a health point of view,” Bill Merklin, of D&B Engineering, said. “So even though it’s ugly to see, it’s really not something you have to worry about from a health standpoint, and it can be addressed.”

Following the discussion, members of the village board mulled over plans for a real-time reporting system, which would enable them to further evaluate and identify any clusters in the community where there may be an issue with water service.

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BY ALEXA ANDERWKAVICH aanderwkavich@liherald.com Guests happily lined up at the Temple Beth Am in Merrick to attend RichnerLIVE and the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by UnitedHealthcare on Oct. 13, the second in a highly-anticipated series of Expos for 2022.

The free Expo is a multi-faceted event, where a myriad of trusted companies and facilities — as well as budding businesses — share their products and services with the Long Island community.

“It’s so nice to have our Expo bring the community together,” Executive Director of Corporate Relations & Events at Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLIVE Amy Amato said. “We’re proud to host this series and bring so many innovative services and pioneers in health together for the community to benefit from.”

More than 50 vendors lined the lobby and ballroom to share their expertise in wellness, services, lifestyle tips, estate planning and insurance, helpful products, and more. Attendees could also receive a free flu-shot, — provided by Mount Sinai South Nassau and Molloy University nursing students — just in time for the chilly season ahead; enjoy snacks and refreshments — courtesy of Bagel Plaza and Walker’s Shortbread; and participate in raffles.

Massages and reiki cleanses from Charmed Eclectic Healing Shoppe put guests at ease — and to take their bodies’ abilities higher, a movement session from Club Pilates introduced attendees to the wonderful world of pilates and all the benefits it can offer.

The panel discussion was kicked-off with keynote speaker Michael Krantz, licensed sales representative from UnitedHealthcare, who educated the attendees on how he helps retirees and pre-retires on their journey through the world of Medicare.

“Medicare in particular is always a complex subject matter and it was an amazing experience to be able to provide information and answer questions at the local community level” UnitedHealthcare Representative Krantz said. “I always look forward to helping those in need of understanding their different options.”

Guests also heard from panelists Hannah Glenny, manager of patient engagement strategies at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals; Khurshid Ibrahimi, PT, from Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care); Dr. Lawrence Cardano, Au.D, from the Hearing Center of Long Island; Jill Wasser, utility consumer program specialist at NYS Department of Public Service; Margaret Gonzalez, senior account manager of business development at Aetna; and Donna Stefans, ESQ., founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group.

The audience interacted and asked questions between each speaker, with topic-titles ranging from “Clinical Trials,” “Healthy Aging and Your Hearing,” “What You Need to Know about Managed Long Term Care,” “Posture and How to Lift Heavy Objects” and more.

Dr. Cardano also offered free hearing screenings during the event; attendees

lined the hall patiently awaiting their checkups — one of the many services offered at the expo. Others included senior I.D. cards from the Town of Hempstead with Town Clerk Kate Murray, antique appraisal from Syl-Lee Antiques, and tarot card readings from the Holistic Healing Goddess — who engaged with guests on a mystical plane.

Attendees received a goody bag — courtesy of Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Oceanside Care Center — filled with special-event sections, keepsakes, information and a whole bag of bialys from Bell’s Brooklyn Bagels.

The Expo was made possible thanks to presenting sponsor United Healthcare; gold sponsors Otsuka Pharmaceuticals and Stefans Law Group; silver sponsors Aetna, Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehabilitation, Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hearing Center of Long Island, New York State Department of Public Service, Full Circle Medicaid, refreshment sponsor Long Beach Assisted Living.

Join us at next Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Glen Cove YMCA. Call to register at 516-569-4000 ext. 219.

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ATTENDEES LISTENED INTENTLY as professionals presented on topics such as "Healthy Aging and Your Hearing" and "Medicare Made Clear."

CHRISTINA SAMMARTINO, ESQ. and Lauren Reilly from Stefans Law Group PC raffled off a free Legal Consultation along with a candy tower.

THE TEAM FROM Friends for Life Homecare came with a fun-filled booth with decorations, candy, and prizes.

MOUNT SINAI SOUTH Nassau’s team and Molloy University nursing students came out to administer free flu vaccines to the community. There were many engaging activities for the attendees, all of which improved their quality of life.

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KHURSHID IBRAHIMI, PT answered questions after presenting on the topic of "Posture and Lifting."

HEALTHFIRST’S BOOTH WAS there to provide helpful information to attendees about their available insurance plans.

UNITED HEALTCHCARE LICENSED Sales Agent, Michael Krantz; Herald publisher, Stuart Richner; and United Healthcare representative, Joseph Bouquet.

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A South Side boys’ soccer season filled with much promise ended suddenly with a marathon opening round Nassau Class A playoff home defeat to Floral Park last Friday.

After the match remained tied following 110 minutes, Floral Park and South Side traded punches in penalty kicks before the visitors broke through in the ninth round. Floral Park goalie Sean Hallock made the first save of the shootout and the Knights sealed the win with a converted kick moments later.

The season-ending loss 9-8 in penalty kicks came after the Cyclones finished just one point behind Long Beach and Lynbrook atop the Conference A Central standings with a 9-2-1 record to earn the fifth seed in the Class A playoffs. It marked the second straight season South Side’s season ended in the round of 16 in penalty kicks with Long Beach knocking off the Cyclones last season after the team went 11-0-1 league play.

“It was a great group of young men to be around and it is disappointing that it ended way too quickly,” said second-year South Side coach Patrick Corvetti.

“I felt this team could have gone much further than it did so it’s a huge disappointment.”

South Side struck first with a first half goal from defender Matt Buglione on a header off a free kick from Mike Belfonte. The Cyclones held the lead until about 13 minutes left when Connor McCarthy struck a shot in from about 18 yards away.

The Cyclones dominated the two overtime sessions with plenty of scoring opportunities, but were unable to convert one past Hallock, who recorded 11 saves on the evening for Plainedge. “We pretty dominated the overtime and just couldn’t put it away,” Corvetti said.

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The New York Times bestselling novel, “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini has hit the stage for a limited engagement on Broadway.

Since its arrival in New York City, the performance has gained notoriety from several theater critics for its interpretation of the award-winning story about a powerful friendship between two friends from Afghanistan, driven apart by an unforeseeable incident.

Adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler, the theatrical production premiered at the San Jose Repertory Theatre in 2009 before making its way across the pond, where it was picked up by director Giles Croft for a limited run in London’s famed West End. It was during its UK run in 2017 when the play caught the attention of Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, an independentlyowned theatrical touring agency and production company, co-founded by Long Island natives, Victoria Lang and Ryan Bogner, who felt that its transition to Broadway was a no brainer.

“We had a bit of a tour booked before Covid,” Lang said. “So that went on the back burner and then the Helen Hayes theater became available for a limited engagement this past summer and so we jumped at the opportunity to pitch ‘The Kite Runner.’ They liked the idea. It was a good

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Due to the unforeseen shutdowns caused by the pandemic, plans for the show stalled for more than two years before it finally opened in July 2022.

Bogner, a Rockville Centre native who has been working on the development, production, financing, and licensing of theatrical productions for more than 10 years, said that what makes the theater such a great venue for a story like “The Kite Runner” is that it makes the experience more personal to the audience.

“The main character of the novel is telling us his story of redemption directly to us and how he got there and it makes it more visceral in some ways because it’s personal. You’re in the room with him as he’s telling this story to the audience,” Bogner said.

Unlike the book, the theatrical performance is told through a series of vignettes, told through the eyes of the main character as his journey transitions from childhood to adulthood.

“So you see the same actor go on the entire journey, whereas in the film, you’re

seeing younger kids portraying the role. It takes a different tack and it opens up a different focus and feelings about the story,” Bogner said.

In order to put on such a large-scale production, Bogner said that it took hundreds of people working in tandem to pull it off— from the actors and set designers to the box office staff and security.

“It really does take a village to do theater,” Bogner said. “That’s one of the rewarding things about it. It takes a big group to make it happen.”

According to Bogner every performance is unique and lives in the context of the times that they’re being produced.

This means that the perspective of the audience changes based on what’s going on in the world today.

“We have to think about that. That’s how we frame the conversation of why you would want to see the show,” he said. “If we were doing ‘The Kite Runner’ today means something different than five years ago when things were a little calmer in the region. And as we know, right now, Afghanistan is in a much more difficult way since we’ve left. And that reality, the audience brings that with them into it.”

Tickets to see “The Kite Runner” on Broadway are limited as the show must end on October 30. For more information on the performance visit TheKiteRunnerBroadway.com, and be sure to look out for future dates as plans have been announced for a North American tour in 2024.

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he Rockville Centre Library Friends embraced the spirit of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, “Alice in Wonderland” with a special Mad Hatter Tea Party at the village recreation center on Saturday, Oct. 15.

During the event, the Backyard Players presented an entirely new version of “Alice in Wonderland,” in which Alice is tried before a jury for falling into the rabbit hole.

Tea, cookies, and cake were provided by Polka Dot Pound Cake, and the talented Rainbow Rosie, helped make the afternoon even more colorful with her face paint.

The organization expressed its gratitude for all of the sponsors who supported the event, including Michael Lucchesi, Dr. David Jacobs, Dr. Elizabeth Piselli, Oceanside Plumbing and Heating, and Art Flower and Gift Shoppe. Proceeds raised by the Rockville Centre Library friends will go to support the community’s arts and lecture programs and provide free museum passes, which are available to everyone in the community.

Photos courtesy RVC Library Friends

riLey Manteria of Rockville Centre was right on time for the “Alice in Wonderland” themed tea party.

Kids dressed up as their favorite “Alice in Wonderland” characters for the Rockville Centre Library Friends special Mad Hatter Tea Party on Oct. 15. rainbow rosie did an incredible job painting these two young cubs during the tea party at the Village recreation center.

LocaL parents and their kids enjoyed the tea, cookies and cake provided by Polka Dot Pound Cake bakery and café located at 217 N. Long Beach Road.

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Legion honors local cops and firefighters continued from front page stitution.” He said that “the words law and order seem to be in the news more often recently, but law and order is not new to the American Legion, and it is certainly not new to the post.”

One of the honorees, Officer Stephen Reidy of the Rockville Centre Police Department, was recognized for his high productivity. “He consistently led our department in ticket summons production,” Police Commissioner James Vafeades said, “and is always near the top of the number of arrests every year.”

Reidy was awarded a rifle donated by Windham Weaponry, engraved with the words, “Presented by Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 for service and dedication to the community, Law and Order Night 2022.”

Former Firefighter Department Capt.

Mark Etienne and Firefighter Brian Evans were presented with plaques.

“This is an honor, and totally unexpected,” Evans said. “I joined this Fire Department to serve this community.”

The Legion also gave a plaque to Maureen Early, senior community affairs specialist at Covanta, in recognition of the waste management company’s continued support of Post 303, and veterans in general.

“We are truly grateful for your recognition,” Early said. “Most importantly, we’re grateful for all that you have sacrificed for all of us in defense of this great

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Maureen early with American Legion Post 303 members after she was presented with a plaque. nation.”

“We’d also like to recognize the Rockville Centre Police Benevolent Association, as they’ve been a big supporter of us over the years and this is a nice way to recognize them,” Casazza said. The last award of the evening, a handmade “missing man” diorama crafted by George Wells, was presented to PBA Trustee Mike Rollio. Its title, “Setting for One, Table for All,” is “meant for us to remember the POW-MIA,” Casazza said. “This is only the second time we’ve given one of

these away, so this is really special for the American Legion.”

The diorama has an empty chair, symbolizing the soldiers who have become prisoners of war or gone missing in action, a sign next to the diorama explained, and an empty table, its white cloth symbolizing the soldier’s purity of intention. On the table are a lemon, representing the bitterness of the soldier’s fate, a salt shaker (the soldier’s family’s tears), a candle (the hope of his return), an inverted glass (he can’t toast with his

family anymore), a single rose (for the blood shed) and an American flag (for the sacrifice). A red ribbon was in the diorama, which is worn by those demanding an account of their missing comrades.

With the support of organizations like Covanta and the PBA, Casazza said, the Legion has the funds to make events like Law and Order Night possible. “Events like these allow us to support our veterans,” he said, “and allow us to give back to the community in many different ways.”

FireFighter Brian evans, near left, and former Capt.

Mark Etienne, center, received plaques from the post.

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AssemblywomAn Judy Griffin, at left, presents the McDonald family with a citation.

Also joining McDonald are Mayor Francis Murray, RVC Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Umansky, Herald Senior Marketing Consultant Ron Rothenberg, Village Trustee Emilio Grillo, and Donna O’Reilly Einemann of Douglas Elliman Realty.

The Lost Dog finds a brand new home The Lost Dog Art and Frame Company has been a part of the Rockville Centre community for more than a decade.

The storefront was established in 2009, when it first opened its doors at its original location on South Park Avenue, where they sold a variety of hand-drawn maps and original illustrations.

To celebrate its new location at 223 N. Long Beach Road, a ribbon cutting cere-

mony was held on Monday, Oct. 17, in recognition of Lost Dog’s grand reopening.

Storeowner James McDonald and his family were presented with a state citation from Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, who was joined by members of the members of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and Village Board of Trustees at the ribbon-cutting event.

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Stoosh Boutique holds grand opening Stoosh Boutique, a stylish new store with professional and unique looks for both men and women recently opened its first retail location at 89 N. Park Avenue in Rockville Centre.

Owner Patrice Fernandez said that her business is actually 17-and-a-half-years-old, but that this is her first retail location.

Prior to this, she operated her business from her home in Freeport, devoting most of her attention to online sales.

“Rockville Centre has always attracted me,” Fernandez said. “I like the vibe. It’s just an area that I’ve liked for years and I though having a boutique there would be an ideal thing.”

Fernandez said that some of their best sellers are their jewelry and accessories.

She sources the products from different designers from all over the globe. They mostly consist of necklaces and earrings.

Her clothing is also unique, focusing more on certain details, and Stoosh caters to many sizes, from small to 3XL, which she said is a big contributor to her success.

“When folks want to look different, they know where to come,” Fernandez said.

She said that she would love to expand beyond her own accessory and clothing lines, to have a specialized girl’s section to cater to toddlers through teenagers.

For more information and a brief overview of their product line, visit StooshRetail.com or follow StooshImagesINTL on Instagram.

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STaTE SUPREmE COURT JUSTiCE Lisa Cairo

Stacy Bennett

C. Stephen Hackeling

Party: Democrat

Party: Cross-endorsed

age: 51

age: 45

age: 66

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 1989, and a juris doctorate from Ohio Northern University in 1992.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Loyola College in Maryland in 1999, and a law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 2002

Education: Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Buffalo in

legal career: Began her career as an associate

legal career: Began her career in 2003 as an

with the Richard M. Weiner & Associates firm in 1992.

Became a partner of Jaspan Schlesinger LLP in 2000.

Has served as a Nassau County Family Court judge since 2007.

associate at Chris J. Coshignano P.C., handling civil litigation with a focus on matrimonial cases, municipal applications and real estate transactions.

Became an associate at Jaspan Schlesinger in 2006, before earning her way to a partner role in 2011.

Law Group LLP between 1983 and 2002. Was a Suffolk County legislator between 1993 and 2000, serving as the presiding officer beginning in 1998-99.

Has been a judge in Suffolk County District Court since 2002, acting as county court judge assigned to the supreme court between 2015 and 2018.

Hector LaSalle

Francis Ricigliano

Frank Tinari

Party: None

Party: Cross-endorsed

Party: Cross-endorsed

age: 50

age: 59

age: 68

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1990, and a juris doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School in 1993.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College in 1985, and his juris doctorate from St. John’s University in 1988.

Education: Juris doctorate from Western New England College School of Law in 1980

legal career: Began his career as an attorney in

legal career: Is a Nassau County Court judge in

and Osbormne in Central Islip. Worked for the Suffolk County district attorney’s office between 1980 and 1985.

the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in 1993.

Became the deputy state attorney general in 1999, before becoming a justice a decade later for the Suffolk County supreme court.

Party: Cross-endorsed

Mineola since 2014. Before that, worked at Santangelo, Benvenuso, Slattery.

1978, and a law degree from Albany Law School in 1981

legal career: Was an attorney with the Macco

legal career: Attorney with Tinari, O’Connell

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Joy Watson

Colin O’Donnell

Eileen Gogglin

Party: Republican age: 63 Hometown: Hempstead village

Party: Republican age: 60 Hometown: Bayville

Party: Democrat age: 61 Hometown: Long Beach

Party: Democrat age: 55 Hometown: Garden City

An adjunct professor at Molloy University since 2006, and served as a Nassau County District Court judge since 2013.

She also was the principal law clerk for the state supreme court between 2006 and 2010, and was a teaching fellow at Pepperdine University School of Law. She was a deputy comptroller for Nassau County between 2010 and 2013, after spending nearly 20 years as an assistant district attorney later becoming a bureau chief.

She was president of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau County Courthouses, the New York Women’s Bar Association, and the American Academy for Professional Law Enforcement.

She has said she would institute a no-exception residency policy for prosecutors, and would dismantle the district attorney’s Early Case Assessment Bureau, where prosecutors review cases at the time of arrest.

Was an attorney for Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, and a former Nassau County assistant district attorney.

He also was a deputy bureau chief for the county district attorney’s office.

He was a founding partner in a general practice law firm, a special assistant U.S. Attorney.

He has represented the Locust Valley Fire District and the Nassau County DA Investigator’s Police Benevolent Association.

He first joined the District Court in 2012. He was president of the Nassau County District Court Judges Association, and board of directors president for the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club.

Started her legal career as a public defender with the Legal Aid Society.

She is a member of a number of bar associations — including the one for Nassau County — serving as chair of the animal law committee.

She currently serves on the board of directors of Long Beach Reach and Project Challenge.

She has served as Long Beach city councilwoman since 2013, and was a principal law clerk for a Nassau County judge between 2010 and 2014. Before that, she spent seven years as a Nassau County deputy attorney.

She also served as Nassau County special prosecutor on animal abuse cases.

She is the sole proprietor of a law practice in West Hempstead, specializing in immigration and family law for nearly 20 years.

She belongs to numerous groups, including the Garden City Indivisible for Democracy, Nassau Democratic Women’s Caucus and Nassau Bar Association.

She was elected as Hempstead town clerk in 2017.

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Marie McCormack

Michael Montesano

Joseph Nocella

District: 1

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Education: Bachelor’s degree from Education: Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, and juris St. John’s University, and law degree actual ballot, a composite of several sample ballots so as to reflect all the districts within the communities covered legal but career: Nassau County doctorate from Columbia Law School. from CUNY School of Law at Queens legal career: Court attorney Matrimonial Center in Mineola.

College in 1989. ald. Specific candidates for Baldwin are identifi ed in blue.

Complete reporting on candidates running in districts covered by theSitting district court legal career: referee in the Nassau County Supreme legal career: Former detective judge, and former town attorney for Court, presiding over matrimonial with New York Police Department, Oyster Bay and Hempstead. Former trials. started own private practice law firm litigation associate for White & Case in 1990. Served as acting village justice LLP, and Dewey Ballantine LLP. Was a and a village prosecutor for Roslyn district court, and served as an Harbor.

Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Member of Assembly Dist. 13 Congress Dist. 3 Member of Assembly Dist. 20 Assemblyman since 2010.

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George A.D. Santos Geoffrey Prime

Charles D. Lavine

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Michael A. Delury Arieh Schulman

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Eric Ari Brown

Member of Assembly

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Yeshiva University, DEM and juris doctorate from Touro Law School.

Dist. 21 Vote for One (1)

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Judy A. Griffin Dustin Scott Ginsberg David attorney G. McDonough Anthony P. D’Esposito legal career: A criminal defense legal career: Practicing legal career: Senior Assistant

Brian F. Curran

attorney, founder of Prime & O’Brien for more than 30 years at his own District Attorney in the appeals bureau in Garden City. Former mayor of South Garden City law firm, concentrating in Member Assembly Dist. 22 of the Kings County District of Attorney’s 5 chair of Floral Park, and a Dist. former planning, estate administration, Memberestate of Assembly Dist.

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DEM, WFP REP, CON REP, CON directors.

DEM REP, CON Michaelle C. Solages Cara J. Castronuova Formerly worked in the Nassau County Steven D. Rhoads Amanda R. Field Jake Ryan Blumencranz District Attorney’s Office.

Dist. 6 Vote for One (1)

REP, CON

REP, CON

Paul R. Kaminsky

Dist. 7 Vote for One (1)

REP, CON

Dist. 17 Vote for One (1)

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James L. Coll

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Member of Assembly

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Joseph Capobianco

John K. Mikulin

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Dist. 3 Vote for One (1)

REP, CON closing REP, what she of a child.

CON Career: DEM Anthony Cruz Melissa L. Miller describes as the limited Is an advocate of Taylor R. Darling LaMont E. Johnson Primarily volunteer Lawyer liability corporation trails and parks. Also work ranging from the loophole. Supported believes the New York PoliticalComplete reporting on candidates running Rockville Centre Dist. 9 in districts legislation intended to Secure Ammunition Vote and for Onethe (1) Experience: Newcomers Club Member of Assembly Dist.

19 establish early voting. and Firearms covered by the Herald may be found at LIHerald.com REP, CON Rockville Centre Mercy Miembro de Asamblea Vote for One (1) Battles brownfield Enforcement Act of Assemblyman between under the Elections ’22 tab. For election2013 results after League, to a leader of Patricia M. Canzoneri DEM REP, CON and contamination can keep guns out 2010 and 2019. Lynbrook Brownie and Girl Scouts, - Fitzpatrick toxic of the hands of people Sanjeev Kumar Jindal issues through Edward P. Ra the polls close Tuesday night, go to LIHerald.com mayor beginning in 2007. as a well as a parent substances and who have mental association member and On the issues: hazardous wastes, illness, reducing the committee chair. which she has number of violent Describes himself as a Judy Brian supported community crimes with illegal supporter of giving back Political Griffin Curran clean-ups and securing handguns, and to veterans and senior Experience: funding for events like providing a safer Party: Democrat Party: Republican citizens, sponsoring a bill Ocean Splash — a environment for Age: 59 Age: 53 Assemblywoman since during his legislative days Lives in: Rockville Centre Lives in: Lynbrook virtual Earth Day. children.

2018 intended to establish tax She has backed He is against a exemptions for severely On the issues: legislation making statewide, uniform injured members of the illegal installing flooring over or increase of the minimum wage, and Supports reproductive rights for U.S. armed forces. covering mercury-containing materials voted against legislation authorizing women, and is pushing for a Supports safer transportation, in public schools.

Also supported early voting in the state. nationwide law to protect abortion highlighting another bill he advocated legislation requiring a health impact Wants to repeal cashless bail, and rights. during his Assembly days intended to study on New York City’s two major eliminate the gas tax.

Co-sponsored a number of gun study the entrance and exit ramps on airports. control bills, as part of what she the Southern State Parkway in Nassau Supported a bill providing financial describes as “common sense” solutions and Suffolk counties to determine relief for 9/11 first responders and to violence. whether adequate safety measures their families.

Supports expanding voting rights exist to prevent collisions when Opposes so-called “defunding” by advocating to modernize the state someone is driving the wrong way. police departments, and says she will election system and increased Also pushed legislation in the past oppose any reductions in law campaign spending transparency by established the crime of sex trafficking enforcement personnel.

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DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

REP, REP, CON CON

Kathy Kathy C. C. Hochul Hochul

Lee Lee Zeldin Zeldin

Teniente Gobernador

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

REP, REP, CON CON

Antonio Antonio Delgado Delgado

Comptroller Comptroller Contralor DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Thomas Thomas P. P. DiNapoli DiNapoli

REP, REP, CON CON

Letitia Letitia A. A. James James

U.S. Senator U.S. Senator A Nosotros. Senador

Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Diane Diane Sare Sare

Norman Norman A. A. Sammut Sammut Marie F. McCormack Marie F. McCormack Geoffrey Geoffrey N. N. Prime Prime

Dist. 2 Dist. 2 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Joseph Joseph Nocella, Nocella, Jr. Jr. Arieh D. Arieh D. Schulman Schulman

Dist. 4 Dist. 4 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Juez de la Corte Suprema del Estado

Hector Hector D. D. La La Salle Salle Stacy D. Bennett Stacy D. Bennett

Steve Steve Hackeling Hackeling Lisa Lisa A. A. Cairo Cairo

Vote for up to Six (6)

Frank Frank A. A. Tinari Tinari Fran Ricigliano Fran Ricigliano

Michael Michael A. A. Montesano Montesano

Representative in Representative in Congress Congress Representante en el Congreso Representante en el Congreso

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Jackie Jackie Gordon Gordon

Representative Representative in in

Representante en el Congreso Representante en el Congreso

DEM DEM

State Senator State Senator Senador estatal Senador estatal

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

State Senator State Senator Senador estatal Senador estatal

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Kevin Kevin M. M. Thomas Thomas

State Senator State Senator Senador estatal

Juez de la corte de distrito

State Supreme State Supreme Court Court Justice Justice Vote for up to Six (6) Juez de la Corte Suprema del Estado

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

John John E. E. Brooks Brooks

District District Court Court Judge Judge Juez de la corte de distrito

Joe Joe Pinion Pinion

DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Dist. 1 Dist. 1 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

District District Court Court Judge Judge DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Representante en el Congreso

Laura Laura A. A. Gillen Gillen

Eileen J. J. Goggin Goggin Eileen Sylvia A. Cabana Sylvia A. Cabana

District Court District Court Judge Judge Juez de la corte de distrito

Representative in Representative in Representante en el Congreso Robert Robert P. P. Zimmerman Zimmerman

Vote for Four (4) Vote for Four (4)

Juez de la corte de distrito Juez de la corte de distrito

LaROUCHE LaROUCHE

Charles Charles E. E. Schumer Schumer

Family Court Family Court Judge Judge Juez del tribunal de familia

DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

A Nosotros. Senador

REP, REP, CON CON

Teresa Teresa Corrigan Corrigan

Juez de la corte de distrito

Michael Michael Henry Henry

DEM,WFP DEM,WFP

DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Jaclene Jaclene Agazarian Agazarian

Attorney General Attorney General Procurador General Procurador General

Vote for Three (3) Vote for Three (3)

Juez de la corte del condado

Joy Joy M. M. Watson Watson Colin Colin F. F. O’Donnell O’Donnell

Paul Paul Rodriguez Rodriguez

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

County Court County Court Judge Judge Juez de la corte del condado

DEM, DEM, REP, REP, CON CON

Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

REP, REP, CON CON

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George George A.D. A.D. Santos Santos

Congress Congress

Dist. 4 Dist. 4 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

REP, REP, CON CON

Anthony Anthony P. P. D’Esposito D’Esposito

REP, REP, CON CON

Dist. 5 Dist. 5 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Steven Steven D. D. Rhoads Rhoads

REP, REP, CON CON

Dist. 6 Dist. 6 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Charles Charles D. D. Lavine Lavine

Miembro de Asamblea

DEM DEM

Dustin Dustin Scott Scott Ginsberg Ginsberg

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DEM DEM

DEM, DEM, WFP WFP

Taylor Taylor R. R. Darling Darling

Patricia Patricia M. M. Canzoneri Canzoneri -- Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick

REP, REP, CON CON

DEM DEM

Sanjeev Sanjeev Kumar Kumar Jindal Jindal

Dist. 15 Dist. 15 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Dist. 17 Dist. 17 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Dist. 18 Dist. 18 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

LaMont LaMont E. E. Johnson Johnson

Member Member of of Assembly Assembly Miembro de Asamblea Miembro de Asamblea

Dist. 14 Dist. 14 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

John John K. K. Mikulin Mikulin

REP, REP, CON CON

REP, REP, CON CON

Edward Edward P. P. Ra Ra

Miembro de Asamblea

Michael Michael A. A. Delury Delury

Jake Jake Ryan Ryan Blumencranz Blumencranz

REP, REP, CON CON

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David David G. G. McDonough McDonough

Member of Member of Assembly Assembly Miembro de Asamblea Miembro de Asamblea

Dist. 9 Dist. 9 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

REP, REP, CON CON

Member of Member of Assembly Assembly Miembro de Asamblea Miembro de Asamblea

Dist. 13 Dist. 13 Vote for One (1) Vote for One (1)

Ruka Ruka Anzai Anzai

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Paul Paul R. R. Kaminsky Kaminsky

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Jack Jack M. M. Martins Martins

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James James L. L. Coll Coll

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City Judge,City City Judge,City of of Glen Glen Cove Cove Juez de la ciudad, ciudad de Glen Cove Juez de la ciudad, ciudad de Glen Cove

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Anthony Anthony Cruz Cruz

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Anthony Laura firearms, along with the hands of the Elected Hempstead on the issues: D’Esposito Gillen improving training mentally ill and town supervisor in 2017.

Governor Judge Representative in requirements and increased access toCounty Court Strongly advocates for Party: Republican Party: Democratic Gobernador Vote for One (1) Juez de la corte del condado Vote for Three (3) Representante en el Congreso on the issues: background checks.

Age: 40 mental health care.

Age: 52 small government, DEM, WFP REP, CON Lives in: Island Park Lives in: Rockville Centre DEM, DoesWFP not endorse a ban Wants to lower DEM, REP, CON touting the slogan “doing With Kathy a focusC.on Hochul Lee Zeldin Helene F. Gugerty Teresa Corrigan on military-grade health care costs across Robert P. Zimmerman more with less.”

Says he affordability and the Rhonda Erin would Fischercut “wasteful assault weapons. the board. Has economy, has supported He opposes a federal ban on committed to give Medicare the government spending” and that he repealing the cap on state Governor and local Lieutenant abortion, but has attacked state authority to negotiate the cost of would try to help streamline the tax deductions passed by Congress in Representative in Teniente Gobernador Vote for One (1) Family Court Judge legislation heRepresentante claims woulden expand prescription drugs. federal government. el Congreso 2017. DEM, She also WFPlooks to combat price REP, CON Juez del tribunal de familia Vote for Four (4) late-term abortion rights.

Disagrees with the U.S. Supreme He has indicated that this small gougingAntonio — whichDelgado she says is hurting DEM Alison Esposito DEM, REP, CON He has called for a “secure” border, Court’s Dobbs v.

Jackson Women’s government approach could help the economy, especially from fossil fuel Laura spending A. Gillen for Eileen J. Goggin promising to increase Health Organization, which is said toJoy M. Watson tackle the issue of inflation. companies during the recent gas crisis. border patrol and end sanctuary cities. have reversed the court’s previous Colin F. O’Donnell A. of Cabana Advocated for theSylvia rollback Touting a past record of what she Comptroller Considers national security a top position on abortion access established business regulations and the lowering says was lowering taxes as Hempstead Contralor Vote for One (1) issue.

Has advocated “peace through Roe v.

Wade.

Has committed StateforSenator of taxes to help what he says would town DEM, supervisor, WFP has committed to REP, CON District Court Judge Dist.

1 Senadorincluding estatal robust through strength,” to codifying the rights once re-energize the post-pandemic protecting worker addressing Thomas P. rights, DiNapoli Paul Rodriguez Juez de la corte de distrito Vote for One (1) support for the military, DEM, WFP strong guaranteed by Roe into federal law, housing affordability, and reducing DEM, REP, CON economy. Also called for the rollback support for the John state E. ofBrooks Israel, and believing reproductive decisions are of state and local tax exemption caps. taxpayer costs. opposition to the Iran nuclear deal. made by a woman and her doctor. Jaclene Agazarian Says public safety a top priority, Attorney General

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Norman A. Sammut Marie F. McCormack Geoffrey N. Prime

Joseph Nocella, Jr. Arieh D. Schulman

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DEM, WFP and increasing learning, from purchasing Juez de la corte de distrito Anna M. Kaplan government firearms. He also says DEM, REP, CON Detective with the transparency and he helped secure Michael A. Montesano immigrated to the United New York Police accountability at the millions in funding for States when he was 10.

Department for 21 years. state level. public schools.

State Senator State Court Justice He has been more Was an attorneySupreme on the Would later teach He considers himself Senador estatal Juez de la Corte Suprema del Estado Vote for up to Six (6) Representative in Congress Dist. 2 Civil Rights Commission constitutional history at a “real-world problem recently focused on DEM, WFP Representante en el Congreso Vote for One (1) DEM, REP, CON and the New York State Nassau Community solver,” something he Kenneth M. Moore DEM, WFP REP, CON Steve Hackeling Frankaddressing A. Tinari affordability D. La Salle College and Hofstra AdvisoryHector Committee. acquired not only of higher education Stacy D. Bennett Lisa A. Cairo Franthrough Ricigliano Jackie Gordon Andrew R. Garbarino University. through his college legislative Political teaching experiences, efforts aimed to freeze Political experience: but also during his time SUNY and CUNY Kevin James experience: with the NYPD, where tuition. He also wants Served in the state Thomas Coll he was one of the first to prohibit the sale of Founder of the senate since 2018. to search U.S. Airways e-liquids and vapes. advocacy group Party: Democrat Party: Republican on the issues: Flight 1549 for He has said he wants Age: 38 Age: 49 ChangeNYS.org.

Lives in: Levittown Lives in: Seaford additional passengers to make voting more Was a major on the issues: when it landed in the accessible, assist in the proponent behind the Hudson River in 2009, fight against opioid Has taken aim at what introduction of the New and was part of the federal response addiction, and clean up the Bethpage he’s described as increased criminal York Privacy Act, which looks to to the Haitian earthquake, as well as plume that has contaminated activity on Long Island, which he require companies disclose the names damage from Hurricane Harvey in underground drinking water. attributes to the cashless bail system. of entities they share private date 2017.

He supported plans to build a $585 He opposes any efforts to reduce jail information with.

Believes parents should have a million water treatment plant to sentences for violent criminals and Has worked to make the 2 percent significant role in the kind of address the plume, with the hopes of drug dealers. property tax cap permanent, while education their children receive at further spreading contaminants and He also says he wants to make Long helping pass the Child Victims Act that school protect public drinking water.

Island more affordable for families extended the statute of limitations for Dist. 4 Vote for One (1)

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COUNTY COURT JUDGE Teresa Corrigan Party: Democrat; cross-endorsed Education: Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in 1986, and juris doctorate from

New York Law School in 1989.

legal career: First elected to the county court bench in 2013, and appointed to serve as an acting justice of the Nassau County Supreme Court that same year.

Personal: Girl Scout leader, chair of parent association, and basketball coordinator for the Catholic Youth Organization.

Rhonda Erin Fischer Party: Republican; cross-endorsed Education: Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oneonta in 1990, and juris doctorate from Touro College in 1993.

legal career: First elected to the district court bench in 2008. Started practicing as an associate at the Law Offices of Robert L. Ostrov, later becoming a deputy county attorney for the Nassau County Attorney’s Office.

Personal: Member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association and the Nassau/Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association.

Helene Gugerty Party: Cross-endorsed Education: Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in 1985, and a juris doctorate from

St. John’s University School of Law in 1988

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the New York State Supreme Court. Was a private practice attorney between 1995 and 2008.

Personal: Has received accolades from the Nassau County Bar Association and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association.

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music in the 21st century that xpect the unexpected appeals to everyone? Pierson, with when The Queen’s his bandmates Greg Hammontree Cartoonists are on stage. (trumpet, trombone), Mark Phillips When the six musicians who (clarinet, soprano saxophone), make up TQC are performing, Drew Pitcher (flute, tenor traditional boundaries of what we saxophone), Rossen Nedelchev know as a “concert” are redefined. (drums), and Malik McLaurine The Queens-based band — thus (bass), are confident they’ve arrived the name — has found inspiration at the answer, breathing new life in synchronizing jazz tunes and into two uniquely American forms classical composers to classic and of art: jazz and animation. The contemporary animation.

Queen’s Cartoonists are fresh off For Artistic Director Joel a 30-day residency Pierson — a trained at the Edinburgh pianist-keyboardistWHERE Fringe Festival, composer with a about which Fringe Ph.D. in musical WHEN Review wrote, “The composition — TQC whole show is a treat is an expression of • Friday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. for the eyes and ears. his personality and • Tilles Center for the It is a thoroughly desire to reach a Performing Arts, LIU Post, entertaining hour Route 25A, Brookville broader audience. that leaves the • Tickets are $40; available “I was looking at (516) 299-3100 or audience wanting for a way to expose TillesCenter.org or more.” audiences to jazz Ticketmaster.com Pierson describes and classical music, their performances without alienating as a “theatrical the more traditional, older concertconcert.” going audience,” he says. “One “It is mainly focused on day I noticed that there was some presenting characters from classical overlap between the golden age American animation. But there are of Jazz and the golden age of also contemporary elements, plus animation, and bam!” the ‘musical circus’ that people In 2015, Pierson — who didn’t know they wanted to see,” had established himself as an he adds. in-demand musician collaborating “There are a lot of classical with artists as diverse as the New themes, but a lot of the material York Philharmonic, the Kronos is played in an old jazz style à la Quartet, the Philly Pops, the Raymond Scott and John Kirby, our Cleveland Orchestra, Linkin Park, two biggest influences.”

Ke$ha, and even Wayne Newton He describes his ensemble as — recruited his fellow bandmates “a good old-fashioned jazz band.” and The Queen’s Cartoonists But there is nothing old-fashioned emerged. They play in front of a about their performances. screen, where classic cartoons, cult “We will screen about 15 films favorites and modern animated and perform their soundtracks. films are projected. The band either Everything is highly energetic and recreates a cartoon’s soundtrack synchronized. It’s hard to talk about note-for-note — performing works — you just have to see it.” from jazz composers like Carl Don’t leave the kids at home.

Stalling, Raymond Scott and Duke “While this show is not Ellington alongside classical giants constructed for children, kids will like Mozart, Rossini and Richard totally enjoy it,” Pierson adds.

Strauss — or write their own fresh “The show should keep people compositions to accompany the guessing from start to finish. I on-screen action. want people to think they’ve never Tying everything together is seen anything like it before. For TQC’s unique brand of comedy younger audiences, I hope this is — anecdotes about the cartoons an introduction to concert halls and and their composers, humor, and also a reminder that music can be elements of what Pierson describes both serious and fun.” as a “musical circus.”

TQC was founded in search Photos courtesy Lindsey Thoeng / Lauren Desberg of an answer to the question: Is it Top photo: Artistic director Joel Pierson offers up a unique interpretation of pop culture. possible to create jazz and classical Bottom photos: Classic and modern cartoons come alive with The Queen’s Cartoonists’ expressive virtuosity.

‘A Flea in Her Ear’ There are plenty of laughs to be had in Nassau Community College’s theatre department’s production of Georges Feydeau’s farcical French confection. Set in Paris in 1900, life insurance executive Victor Chandebise becomes the subject of an elaborate ruse concocted by his wife, Raymonde. She suspects that her husband’s sudden lack of passion in the bedroom signifies that he is cheating on her. With the help of her best friend, Lucienne, Raymonde writes Victor an anonymous letter, requesting a meeting at the dubious Frisky Puss Hotel. As is the case with stories of mistaken identity, hilarity ensues as Raymonde, Victor, Lucienne and a host of other characters gather, everybody wondering what on earth is going on.

Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 27-29, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. Nassau Community College, Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. Tickets $10; NCC students free with valid ID; $8, veterans, alumni, seniors 60-plus, students and NCC employees.

Tickets available at Nassau.

BookTix.com.

Valerie June Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June has taken the music world by storm with her atmospheric mix of blues, soul and African rhythms.

She blends these with traditional Appalachian elements into a refreshingly timeless sound. Finding recognition with her breakout fourth album, 2013’s ‘Pushin’ Against the Stone,’ Valerie carried on her success with 2017’s ‘The Order of Time.’ With her unmistakable raspy vocals, innovative and gorgeous instrumentation, she has curated a dedicated fan base across the globe, garnering critical acclaim along the way. Not only is her music intoxicating, but June is also famed for her dynamic live performances.

Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $46, $40, $36.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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

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Blue Öyster Cult

The rock legends visit NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, with ex-Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner, Friday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Pioneering the heavy metal style while providing inspiration to psychedelic jam bands and arena rockers alike, genre-benders Blue Öyster Cult offer a taste of the wild side. They’ve been known to incorporate elements of science-fiction and dark occultism into their show; this allegiance to dynamic and masterful performances has led to the group to be covered by Metallica and HIM to moe. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Sing your heart out It’s karaoke night in Rockville Centre. Show your stuff at the Taqueria and Tequila Bar, 19 N. Park Ave., every Wednesday, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. featuring Dave G.

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The schedule includes: Tuesday, Nov. 1, Green Acres Senior Center; Thursday, Nov. 3, Levittown Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 4, Merrick Senior Center; Thursday, Nov. 10, Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center; Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bellmore Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 17, Uniondale Merrick Senior Center. The Vaxmobile offers the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine to individuals 12 and older. Current CDC guidance says that it is safe to get both the Covid and flu vaccines together, even during the same visit to doctor or pharmacy. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age; ages six months to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, visit SouthNassau. org or Facebook @ MountSinaiSouthNassau. To schedule an appointment, go to SouthNassau.org/sn/ vaxmobile, call Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Education at (516) 377-5333 or emailvaxmobile@snch.org.

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Police Department Open House Rockville Centre village officials join members of the police department,Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new headquarters at 142 Maple Ave. in Rockville Centre.

It will be followed by an open house, when the community can come and tour the new facility.

Oct. 28 The Asylum at Ainsworth Can you make it out of the Asylum? Celebrate Halloween with an evening of frights Friday, Oct. 28, starting at 10 p.m., at The Ainsworth, 210 Merrick Rd., in Rockville Centre. Tickets are $10 online and admission is restricted to ages 21 and over. For information, visit TheAinsworth.com.

On exhibit Art has access to worlds beyond the one we know.

Explore the next dimension as seen through eyes of artists throughout the centuries, at Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibition,“Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art,” now through Nov. 6. The exhibit summons a celestial realm of demons, ghosts and extra-sensory phenomena as conjured by such Surrealists as Dalí, photographers who specialize in the occult, Old Masters including Goya, contemporary talents including Betye Saar, Luc Tuymans, Michaël Borremans and many others. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

CSTL’s Spooky Fest 2022 Celebrate the Halloween season at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning’s Spooky Fest, weekends, through Oct. 31, rain or shine, at 1450 Tanglewood Rd., in Rockville Centre. With a series of events including a “Spooky Walk in the Woods” and new animatronic “Zombie Dinosaurs” as well as some friendly Halloween characters.

Family actives also include arts and crafts, meet-and-greets with merry monsters, fortune telling, a DJ dance party, jugglers and more. Tickets can be purchased online and admittance is limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

Visit CSTL.org/Spooky-Fest for more information.

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Families can celebrate the spooky season by brewing up a magical potion bottle to take home at the drop-in program, Saturday, Oct. 29, 12-2 p.m.

Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.

(516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss “The Persistence of Surrealism,” which highlights the drama and poetry of the Surrealist movement, along with masterworks of painting and sculpture. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the October 27, 2022, issue of this publication.

17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Stuart R i c h n e r, O w n e r ; D a t e : October 1, 2022. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material information requested on the form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

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LEGAL NOTICE AUDIT REPORT Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022, have been examined by EFPR Group LLC and that the report of the external auditor has been filed in my office and posted on the district’s website where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the General Municipal Law and section twenty-one sixteen-a (3) (c) of the Education Law, the governing board of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District shall prepare a written response to the examination performed by the external Auditor, EFPR Group LLC, and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than January 13, 2023.

Rockville Centre Union Free School District Rockville Centre, New York By: Marylou Celiberti, District Clerk 134938

Hearing Date: November 2, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 340 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a Zoning Appeals Hearing at the Sandel Senior Center 50 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE November 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM Case # 35-2022 - Sunrise One, LLC - Michael Morash To construct a selfstorage building, within a “Business A District” which requires one hundred forty-eight (148) parking spaces where nine (9) spaces are provided, and with a building height of seven stories 66 feet where three stories 36 feet is permitted.

Premises known as 415 Ocean Avenue Case # 36-2022 - Steven and Tara Fusco To construct an in-ground swimming pool 15.0’ x 24.0’ with a proposed lot coverage of 33.0% where 30% is the maximum allowable within a Residence A district.

Premises known as 28 Lexington Street Dated: October 19, 2022 BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Rockville Centre, New York J. Robert Schenone,

Chairman Patrick D. O’Brien, Secretary Information and records for appeals cases are available at the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Appeals, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC, NY 134937

Rockville Centre, NY 11570 SBL No: 36-23601-23 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 010965/2012 in the amount of $622,939.23 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 134804

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Notice of Board of Zoning Appeals

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATION ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR 2005-5F, Plaintiff, v.

LISA HYLAND F/K/A LISA WALSH, JOHN HYLAND, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 24, 2017, I, Russell Burman, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 17, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 67 Marlborough Court

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Deutsche Alt-B Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AB4, Plaintiff AGAINST Noman Shahzad; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 13, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at

Criminal Mischief ■■ A■Burtis■Avenue■resident■reported■that■ someone■ damaged■ his■ flowerpot■ and■ globe■ decoration■ in■ front■ of ■ his■ home■ on■ Oct.■23.■An■unknown■person■also■removed■ several■political■lawn■signs■and■a■pink■flamingo■decoration■from■his■property.

Homicide – Natural Causes ■■ A■ 77-year-old■ N.■ Centre■ Avenue■ resident■was■pronounced■dead■by■a■Northwell■ paramedic■on■October■18,■at■10:46■p.m.■ ■■ A■ 74-year-old■ S.■ Centre■ Avenue■ resident■ was■ prounounced■ dead■ by■ a■ Northwell■paramedic■on■October■19,■at■8:24■a.m.■ ■■ A■74-year-old■Oxford■Road■resident■was■ pronounced■ dead■ by■ a■ Northwell■ paramedic■on■October■22■at■8:47■a.m.

Leaving the Scene ■■ On■Oct.■18,■a■Columbia■Road■resident■ reported■that■a■vehicle■collided■with■her■ fence■ at■ approximately■ 4:04■ a.m.,■ before■ leaving■ the■ location■ in■ an■ unknown■ direction.■ ■■ NICE■Bus■operator■reported■that■on■Oct.■ 20,■at■9:43■a.m.,■a■white■box■truck■struck■the■ vehicle■while■it■was■stopped■along■Sunrise■ Highway■and■then■left■the■scene.■ ■■ On■Oct.■22,■a■Freeport■resident■reported■ that■ a■ vehicle■ struck■ his■ 2015■ Honda,■ before■ fleeing■ the■ scene■ along■ Long■ Beach■Road.■ ■■ On■Oct.■23,■a■Jefferson■Avenue■resident■

reported■ that■ a■ vehicle,■ which■ fled■ the■ scene■down■Sunrise■Highway,■struck■his■ 2017■Infiniti.

Larceny ■■ A■ Sherman■ Avenue■ resident■ informed■ police■on■Oct.■18,■that■a■pluming■contractor■had■fraudulently■charged■them.

■■ A■ resident■ of ■ Westminster■ Road■ reported■ that■ her■ 2020■ Ford■ Escape■ was■ stolen■from■her■driveway■at■approximately■7:36■a.m.■on■Oct.■24.

Unusual Incident ■■ A■ Raymond■ Street■ resident■ reported■ on■ Oct.■ 20,■ that■ an■ unknown■ person■ opened■ a■ Home■ Depot■ credit■ account■ in■ his■name■without■permission.

Arrests ■■ Michellia■K.■Johnson,■of ■20■Bauer■Avenue■in■Roosevelt,■was■arrested■on■Oct.■17■ and■ has■ been■ charged■ with■ third■ degree■ assault■in■conection■to■a■disturbance■that■ occurred■at■1000■North■Village■Ave.■ ■■ Johan■ Upegui■ Arango■ of ■ Flushing,■ Queens,■ was■ arrested■ on■ Oct.■ 19■ over■ a■ Violation■ of ■ Public■ Health■ Law.■ He■ has■ been■ charged■ with■ selling■ tobacco■ to■ a■ minor■ under■ the■ age■ of ■ 18,■ following■ an■ investigation■ at■ Yafa■ Tobacco■ Shop■ at■ 8■ South■Park■Avenue.■ ■■ Patrel■ Duncan■ of ■ 9■ Old■ Mill■ Ct.■ in■ Rockville■ Centre■ was■ arrested■ and■ charged■ with■ third■ degree■ criminal■ contempt■on■Oct.■20■at■his■place■of ■residence.

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.

Public Notices

100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 2, 2022 at 3:30PM, premises known as 431 Cornell Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570-3530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 38 Block 130 Lots 23 & 68.

Approximate amount of judgment $779,921.92 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#

007025/2016.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

The referee will NOT accept cash at the sale.

Original Sale Date: October 11, 2022.

David H. Sloan, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester,

New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 2022 134936

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LEGAL NOTICE Application for Authority of SCP New York LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/2022.

The fict. name under which the LLC will do business in NY is SCP Apparel LLC. Formed in DE on 8/19/2022. Office loc.:Nassau County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be

served.

The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to 66 Vassar Pl., Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

The office address required to be maintained in DE is Registered Office Service Company, 614 N. Dupont Hwy., Ste. 210, Dover, DE 19901. Cert. of Formation filed with the Jeffrey W. Bullock, DE Secy. of State, Division of Corporations, PO Box 898, Dover, DE 19903. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

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Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

With full benefits, including health, paid time off, etc Applicants applying for this position must have New York State Teacher or Teaching Assistant Certification

• Permanent Guaranteed Everyday Building Substitutes FT

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs.

If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED Will Certify And Train HS Diploma

NYS License Clean 3 Years

Call 516-731-3000

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE FT-PT

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Nassau BOCES is an equal opportunity employer

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RSVP by emailing events@nasboces.org and specify Job Fair

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

If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at

jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

LEAD CARPENTER FT For Growing Home Improvement Company. Experienced. Must Have Own Transportation And Be Legal To Work. Call 516-849-7411

MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT

Kevin Dignam State Farm Insurance Agency

Customer Service And Sales Must Obtain Required License

School Nurse, Part-Time We have an opening for a P/T school nurse, 2 days/wk mostly Wed & Thurs. Pro-rated salary, approx. $240.00/day. RN cert. required.

Franklin Square UFSD

EDITOR/REPORTER

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

• Bus drivers

Human Resources & Admin. Coord., Hempstead, NY. Bachelor + 1 yr. exp.

Email res. to. Eromosele@iyaho.org.

Iyaho Social Services Inc.

Pulmonary Office. Lawrence And Rockville Centre. Experienced Preferred. Vital Signs, Patient Care, Phone Work, File And Prepare Charts. Pulmonary Function Studies A Plus. Email Resume To: southshore360@gmail.com Or Call 516-569-6966

Please apply for positions via OLAS at www.OLASjobs.org

S RIVER D S U B ED WANT DoN’T MISS The Bus! NEW

STARTING SALARIES Big Bus Van

$27.18/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

OFFICE HELP PT/FT

Casual. Fast-paced. Flexible Hrs/ Days.

Customer Service Skills Necessary.

Phone/ Computer Literate.

Multi-tasker. Email Resume gusautorepair1@optimum.net

OFFICE HELP PT/FT: Computer Literate.

Answer Phones, Packing, Process Orders.

B a l d w i n D e n t a l S u p p l y C o m p a n y.

516-783-7800

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time.

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286

PART TIME WANTED Companion for Elderly Experience Preferred Clean Driver's License Call Agency 516 328-7126 PART TIME WANTED Companion for Elderly Experience Preferred Clean Driver's License Call Agency 516 328-7126

$24.41/hr.

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*Some restrictions may apply.

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• Career and technical instructors

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Teacher Aides We have openings for teacher aides for the 2022/23 school year. 10-month positions available immediately, starting at $15.00/hr.

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• Teachers aides

Applicants applying for this position should have New York State Childhood Education (1-6) or (N-6) certification (preferred) or may be pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree in Education

Dr. Joseph S. Famularo, Supt. of Schools 580 Winthrop Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 Fax 516-679-3027 bellmore@bellmoreschools.org or apply directly on OLAS

Elementary School District

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• Teacher Assistants Full Time

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$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

EDUcATIoNAL BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300

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

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME

Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com RECEPTIONIST. ANIMAL HOSPITAL Oceanside. F/T-P/T. Weekdays/Weekends 516-766-6060. info@oceansidevet.net.

RECEPTIONIST P/T

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Sundays & Some Week Days Answering Phones, Filing, And Scheduling Appointments Must Be Computer Literate

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REAL ESTATE Open Houses FAR ROCKAWAY 10/30, 12-1:30, 33-47 Bay Ct, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Enjoy The Waterviews in This Bayswater 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Split Tucked Away in Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. O/S Resortlike Yard on the Bay. Opportunity to Make This Your Dream Home!..$719,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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Q. I was wondering if you know about how I can use my solar energy, or some other source, to control the power in my home, essentially, go off the grid. I have looked into this, and it seems very expensive to load up on batteries, but I don’t see anyone doing it.

Is it because the batteries are so expensive, or are they dangerous? Can they catch fire? Why isn’t anyone doing this?

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A. When I first began to learn about energy in my environmental design classes, along with lighting, sound wave and acoustics technology, insulation, elevators — they really never touched on the dark side of energy generation and what really restricts loading up on all kinds of great technical advances. We figured that any independence onte eeper from the grid was great.

I remember driving from our campus out into the open fields of Ohio flat country to continue working, each weekend, on Darius and Savonius windmills. We constructed towers, and I was the one chosen to go to the top while others tossed up bolts and strips of metal. We did produce energy, but the number one limiter, always, is money. It all boils down to the cost, but not in the way you might initially imagine.

To put it bluntly, you are restricted by legislation and utility company controls. There is only so much you can get reimbursed for, so most people will not pursue the expense of investing in free energy because of the initial cost outlay, to go beyond what they can save from a utility company rebate or discount. The reason most people have lower solar energy bills is the way they save. In essence, you get a reduction from the utility by generating power for them, not for you. Your investment in solar panels helps utilities by generating power sent to an inverter that sends that electric current back to the power wires for distribution.

You don’t generate power for your own home or business. When you do, using batteries, you still get the benefit of a reduced bill, but only up to the $1,000 (or so) limit. The cost of the equipment and the amount of electricity you store still makes it costly, not free.

A man named Thomas Engel, in Sweden, found a method that will probably be incorporated in the future, when desperation allows for spending more to save more, by the use of magnets. Using “permanent magnets” utilizing a rare-earth metal called neodymium, Engel developed a motor that runs without degrading and without electricity (except a small charge to start the rotation of the rotors).

Since it’s a hard sell when large utilities don’t invest, the use right now for this method of energy production is mainly for nuclear spin tomography and wind generation, so it does work. Maybe someday you’ll be able to use real cost-saving energy in your home. It’s not because of fire safety — just money.

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Get out and exercise … your right to vote

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ark Twain famously once said that if “voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.”

It’s that kind of cynicism about the very process of electing men and women to represent us that has plagued our democracy not just for decades, but almost from the very beginning.

Even the Founding Fathers didn’t get voting quite right. Back then, to legally cast a ballot, you had to be a white, male landowner, with rare exceptions. Over time — too much time — those rights were extended to everyone else, including ethnic minorities and, finally, women.

While far more adults are eligible to vote today than are not, the fight to suppress voting is hardly over. Efforts continue to limit who can elect their governmental leaders, and even where that’s not so prevalent, many still choose not to make the effort to mark a ballot and have it counted.

Yes, political rhetoric feels polarizing, because it is polarizing. Believe it or not, however, that’s hardly new. Election rhetoric in the 18th century was so biting and scandalous that if it still existed today, it would make grocery store tab-

loids like the National Enquirer look like serious journalism.

But we can’t allow any of that to distract us from what democracy truly is — a government of the people, by the people and for the people. That “people” is supposed to be us. Yet it won’t be “by the people” or even “for the people” if we don’t exercise our right to vote over the next couple of weeks.

The 2020 presidential election drew more than 70 percent of registered voters in Nassau County. In this year’s primaries, however, turnout plummeted to just a fraction of that. While the race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Long Island challenger, Lee Zeldin, may move more voters than normal to head to the polls, participation will certainly be nowhere near the levels of Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden.

Politicians tend to be afraid of voters, no matter what their political persuasion. And while most face that fear and go with what the people decide, there are others who will fight for your right to vote, as long as that vote is aligned with their interests. That creates governments that are simply not representative of the people they serve, and makes it far

easier to manipulate the workings of government for the gain of a select few.

So what if Mark Twain and many people you know believe voting and politics leave a bad taste in their mouths? There is a lot that can be done to make the process more pleasant, but it won’t happen as long as too many of us don’t exercise our right to vote in the first place.

Our ballot this time around is filled with a number of races, from town councils, to the Assembly, to the State Senate, to the U.S. House of Representatives, with a number of judgeships also on the line. It should matter to you who represents you in Albany, just as it should matter to you who represents you in Washington. What’s decided in those two capitals impacts you in every way, from the taxes you pay, to how safe the roads and bridges are around you, to how you can seek health care, and so much more.

Don’t take your right to vote for granted. Casting a ballot is the most direct way to truly make your voice matter.

And when you add your voice to the chorus of other civic-minded Americans, we truly can make where we live, work and play the places we want to live, work and play.

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letters This Holocaust survivor didn’t need America’s help To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “When Nazis killed 6 million, where was America?” (Se pt.

29-Oct. 5): When my tiny motherin-law, Helen Diamant, who died in 2016, was 22-year-old Chella Wildenberg in 1939 Poland, Adolf Hitler invaded her country at the beginning of World War II. She suffered at the hands of Hitler’s Nazis for several years, and eventually learned that all the workers in the labor camp where she was imprisoned would soon be sent to the infamous Treblinka concentration camp to be murdered in its gas chambers, but she somehow managed to escape.

She was also able to rescue her younger brother from another work camp, but after weeks of running, hiding, freezing and starving, he finally told her he wanted them to give themselves up — knowing they would be shot to death, but also that their fear, hunger and suffering would finally

come to an end. He believed that their continuing survival was an impossibility, but Helen told him, “No, I won’t do that. I have to see the end of Hitler, and I just know he’s going to have a bad end.” She later said that belief was part of what kept her going.

Unfortunately, she and her brother eventually

got separated, and before the end of the war, he, their older brother and sister, their parents, and two dozen other relatives were all killed. But Helen kept her promise to herself to live to see the end of Hitler.

When Hitler ignominiously killed himself at age 56 in 1945, Helen, who had eventually escaped

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ong Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. Thanks to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s dedication to making New York a leader in renewables, we’re poised to add a fleet of new offshore wind turbines that will transform our energy system.

But 10 years after Hurricane Sandy left 200,000 homes without electricity for weeks, Long Island still does not have a reliable, fortified transmission grid that could handle heightened demand, the conGarY nection of addirenewable LaBarBera tional energy projects, like offshore wind, and more frequent intense storms due to changing climate all at once. The grid needs to be rebuilt now, so we’re ready for clean energy and prepared to withstand the next Sandy.

With a commitment to upgrading our transmission grid, Long Islanders would see clear benefits, including an influx of thousands of good-paying jobs, a reinvigoration of the middle class, and the forging of a clear path to welcoming and integrating new offshore wind projects that advance the state’s clean energy goals.

Recent grid failures around the coun-

try are reminders of our vulnerability. As frigid temperatures resulted in historic, widespread power outages throughout Texas in 2021, and wildfires continue to cause devastating outages across the Southwest, the weaknesses in our aging national grid have never been more obvious. The American Society of Civil Engineers recently estimated that 70 percent of U.S. power lines are well into the second half of their life expectancy, and The Wall Street Journal reported that the grid has become “increasingly unreliable.”

Several states have responded to climate disasters by investing in local grid-modernization projects. After Hurricane Wilma caused significant power outages throughout Florida in 2005, state regulators and electric utilities undertook initiatives to harden the grid, strengthening power lines to withstand extreme winds and replacing wood transmission structures with steel or concrete. When Hurricane Irma struck Florida in 2017, the Florida Public Service Commission concluded that the gridhardening initiatives had “markedly” reduced outage times, allowing customers — and the state’s economy — to get back to normal faster.

A similar hardening program could work on Long Island, where we some-

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times struggle to maintain power in just a thunderstorm. The New York Independent System Operator is currently reviewing proposals from transmission developers, including NextEra Energy Transmission New York, to build a resilient grid for Long Island, including common-sense hardening solutions for our substations, a critical part of our transmission system. By elevating equipment on concrete pads as a protective measure against flooding and storm surge and improving communication links between substations to ensure reliability during storms, we can significantly strengthen Long Island’s power grid.

The high stakes and potential benefits could not be clearer. The time is now to move these resiliency investments to the top of the priority list.

Modernizing Long Island’s grid will ensure that we can keep the lights on cleanly and reliably while working to maintain New York’s status as a global leader in clean energy initiatives. In 2019, New York passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which makes additional electrification an essential part of the strategy to decarbonize our economy, including 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind. However, Long Island’s current transmission system is far too

t needs to be rebuilt now, so we’re ready for clean energy — and for the next Sandy.

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to relative safety in, of all places, Germany, was working as a maid. She lived to age 99, having graced the Earth for 43 years more than the 56 years Hitler defiled it. When Hitler killed himself inside his underground bunker, he died in defeat, surrounded mainly by people who feared him. When “Miss Helen” died in her Jesup, Georgia, home, she died with dignity, surrounded by people who loved her.

The year after Hitler’s suicide, Helen and her husband, Howard, an Auschwitz concentration camp survivor himself, were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Laura. They then had sons Louis, Robert and Michael, and Helen continues to live on today through Laura, Michael and Robert, and Robert’s daughter, Rachel.

Helen has often been called a Holocaust “survivor,” but she had also been a “striver” and a “thriver.” The dictionary entries for striver (“one who exerts much energy and effort; one who struggles to succeed”) and thriver (“one who grows vigorously, makes steady progress, prospers and flourishes”) could both be illustrated with pictures of my mother-in-law.

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weak to transfer the renewable energy planned for the area. Grid updates are imperative to offshore wind’s success.

Most important, Long Island is positioned to become a state leader in green jobs. The region is home to some of the state’s most skilled technicians and tradespeople who are prepared for this work. Transmission developers and general contractors are willing to work with union labor in our state, and rebuilding the grid has the potential to create between 4,000 and 10,000 jobs in the region over five years of construction later this decade — injecting up to $2.7 billion into the local economy.

Upgrading our transmission system is a win-win for Long Island residents and workers. Improving Long Island’s grid will not only provide our skilled workers, and new workers, with a vital opportunity to build green infrastructure in their communities and pursue an attainable path to the middle class, but also jumpstart the region’s transition to clean energy.

Climate change is here, and the next Sandy is coming. It’s time for Long Island to take proactive steps to fortify its grid.

We can create countless good-paying jobs and build a resilient, storm-hardened transmission grid that will serve Long Islanders’ homes and businesses with a steady stream of clean and reliable energy.

Gary LaBarbera is president of the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council.

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Are you happy with New York’s leadership?

oting is so easy. There used to be a single Election Day. Since 1845, that voting day was on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. If you considered voting an important civic duty, you went to your polling place and pulled the levers.

We still have an official Election Day, Nov. 8 this year, but in New York state, early voting begins on Saturday and ends Nov. 6. That’s nine days of early voting and a 10th day on Nov. 8.

Couldn’t be easier to vote, right?

But less than 60 percent of the eliJoHn gible population in the five o’ConnELL voted presidential elections between 2000 and 2016. Sixtyseven percent of eligible citizens voted in the 2020 presidential election. Kimberly Gonzales, in City & State New York, wrote that “New York’s estimated voter turnout for 2020 was 65.3 percent of eligible voters, ranking New York 30th out of 50 states for voter turnout. … In 2016, New York ranked 39th in voter turnout, when it was 57.2 percent.”

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the national rates of participation range from 37 percent in 2014 to a high of 50 percent in 2018. In off-year elections in New York state from 2002 to 2018, an average of only 36.6 percent of those who could vote did so. Some blame low voter turnout on how hard we make it to register to vote, as though allowing for same-day registration would get more people to head to the polls.

Imagine! Requiring New Yorkers to register to vote ahead of time by presenting qualifying documents (a driver’s license or other ID) and then voting a few weeks later! Oh, the burden! Oh, the suffering!

I am of two minds on voter turnout. On one hand, if 80 to 90 percent of qualified voters went to the polls, at least the winners and losers could say the people have spoken. The way it is now, people get elected via the party primary system and general elections with embarrassingly few votes.

Then again, statewide, almost 50 percent of New York’s 12.9 million registered voters are Democrats, and only 22 percent are Republicans. There are more registered Independents in the state than members of the GOP. So getting more people out to vote in New York doesn’t mean a

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more balanced political landscape in Albany, and of course not in New York City, where most of the partisan campaign funding — the lifeblood of politicians’ policy views — comes from.

Maybe I’m of three minds. I wish more citizens thought more about their votes vis a vis their quality of life, the cost of necessary things, their personal safety, the quality and cost of their children’s education, property crime, infrastructure disrepair, and a host of other concerns.

Nineteen of New York’s 27 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are occupied by Democrats. Our two senators are Democrats.

The Assembly has had a Democratic majority every year since 1992. Democrats have controlled the State Senate since 2019. There’s been a Democrat in the governor’s mansion since 2007.

What are the top five accomplishments this lopsided majority in Albany has delivered? Bail reform? Ha! Getting the demonstrably mentally ill off the streets?

Solving the homelessness crisis? Lower taxes? Instead of naming a few things only the left consider achievements, what are the actions state elected officials have

appy with how life is in N.Y.? With your tax rates?

With how police are treated?

taken that the vast majority of New Yorkers would applaud? Or are the Democrats interested only in satisfying their liberal lobbyists and contributors, as opposed to the general welfare? That’s the way it feels.

With all that Democratic control of legislation, taxation, education, public safety and administration, are you happy with how life is in New York? Happy with your tax rates? Happy with how police are treated? Are the residents of New York City happy with the education their children are getting? Do you want to ride the LIRR into Manhattan, and ride the subway to a show or restaurant? Do you feel that vicious thugs are treated with more respect than the victims of their criminal acts? Are you sick of politicians showing up at autumn street fairs before elections but acting like “Markles” (my new name for obnoxiously privileged, entitled, aloof snobs) the rest of their terms?

I remember a time when incumbents had to earn votes, had to justify their reelection by accomplishing things for the good and welfare of us all. Let’s vote more thoughtfully, vote for more balance in Albany, and send the politicians who’ve brought us to where we are now packing.

John O’Connell is a former executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers.

Comments? oconnell11001@yahoo.com.

When real-life horrors hijack Halloween

obody wants to be a buzz-kill when it comes to Halloween. I love my candy corn as much as the next grandma, but recent events seem to have sucked the fun out of being just a little bit afraid.

The thrill of Halloween — the walk down the block in the dark, the horror masks and the strangers at the door — all seem a good way for the little ones to venture out. Especially after the lockeddown years of the pandemic, children need to go door to door in their gaudy costumes. They need RAnDi to fill up their KREiss goodie bags with a dentist’s dream of hard sugar candies. They need to feel a little scared and gain some mastery over the unease.

It’s a fun time for our children, but the over-the-top marketing, the commercialization of the holiday, the orange cupcakes and pumpkin lattes feel lame. This year especially, real life is so scary that Halloween seems meh. I may feel some good jitters on Halloween, watching kids scoot through the darkness, but I will be deeply anxious a week later, on Election Day, if the pillars of our democracy start

to wobble.

The political boogeymen and women of our time — Herschel Walker, Mehmet Oz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kevin McCarthy, Kari Lake, Lauren Boebert, John Gibbs, Doug Mastriano, Joe Kent, Ron DeSantis and dozens of others — could be swept into office, or into more powerful positions, with a strong GOP showing.

Ironically, many of them, avowed anti-maskers when it comes to Covid-19, are wearing masks of duplicity these days, peddling lies and disinformation. Some are promising to challenge unfavorable election results. I’ve been scared watching Halloween horror movies, but I am terrified of losing our democracy to extremists with an authoritarian agenda.

Even pumpkins aren’t pumpkins anymore. No Halloween pumpkin in the history of the world can compare with American’s Great Pumpkin, the former president. Really, could you make up the Orange Menace if he didn’t already exist?

There’s that tape out there with him bragging about grabbing women’s genitals and getting away with it because he’s a star. There is the subpoena last week from the Jan. 6 committee, requiring him

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to testify about events surrounding the insurrection. There are the many recordings of him demonizing minorities and insulting women, especially those who accuse him of sexual misconduct.

Halloween just cannot compare to a former American president who has indicted himself in his own words as a profoundly uncouth, blatantly racist xenophobe still trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Sorry, Halloween, you’ve been hijacked by facts on the ground. Nothing can possibly be as scary as the regular news.

Like a poison tree, Donald Trump has sent roots out all over the country, with once highly respected officials, like Army Gen. Michael Flynn, becoming acolytes and servants to the cause of white Christian nationalism.

Since the ascendency of Trump, certain bedrock beliefs, such as the peaceful transition of power in presidential elections, have been challenged. Halloween, can you really do better than that? Fake Freddie fingernails and monster teeth just don’t cut it anymore.

When I was a child, we felt nervous, in a good way, when the big kids in creepy costumes rang our doorbell. Now the kids are polite and sweet and most

gging a car? Toilet paper in the trees? You call those tricks?

Not these days.

always accompanied by parents. The trick-or-treaters are all well-behaved, Halloween, but we still have Trump huffing and puffing and trying to blow our house down.

And about the whole trick thing? Egging a car? Toilet paper in the trees? You call those tricks? They’re lame when compared with the cyber wars flashing across the internet. Who can battle back against the tricksters who commandeer our social media to spread lies?

As for ghosts, Halloween, I’m seeing the spirits of Mussolini and Hitler dancing across America.

According to the Associated Press, “Michael Flynn, who just eight years ago under President Barack Obama led the U.S. military’s intelligence agency, now is at the center of a far-right Christian nationalist movement based in Florida.

He urges his supporters to get involved in local politics as a way to change the country from the bottom up.” In Sarasota, Flynn’s school board picks — backed by the Proud Boys — won.

Clearly, this year the former president and his MAGA tribe trump Halloween.

Maybe next year, fright wigs and skeleton costumes will be amusing again.

Being a little afraid is cool. Being afraid that the country as we know it is about to implode is terrifying.

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

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