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Mercy breaks ground on $6M renovations main objectives. First, it aims to alleviate overcrowding by reconfiguring patient flow and Work is currently underway implementing advanced triage on a $6 million renovation proj- systems to help manage that ect to upgrade the emergency flow more efficiently. The second objective is to department at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital in Rockville enhance the emergency department’s functionalCentre. ity by modernizing The first phase medical equipment, of the renovations, i n t e g r at i n g wh i ch o f f i c i a l ly advanced technolobroke g round on gy for diagnostics Monday, will focus and optimizing on upgrading the workstations for aesthetics and laymedical teams. out of the facility. In order to Joseph Manopelimprove efficiency, la, president of the the project will also hospital, said that implement a new the emergency l ayo u t t h at w i l l department reminimize delays, ceives an average enhance safety and of 35,000 patient DR. RoBERt compliance protovisits per year, and BRAMANtE cols, and improve is often the first chair, patient care and job point of entry for Emergency Medicine satisfaction for patients admitted at Mercy Hospital staff. to the hospital. F i n a l l y, to “It’s important for us to modernize,” Manopel- improve patients’ experience, la said. “The emergency depart- the renovation project will ment hasn’t seen a functional incor porate patient-centric or aesthetic renovation in over design principles to create a more welcoming and empathet20 years.” Phase One of the project, i c s e t t i n g , i n c l u d i n g a which is expected to be com- revamped waiting room. pleted by mid-2024, has four CONTiNueD ON PAge 8
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South Side seniors are preparing to compete on a national level. Front row, Natalia Skrodski, left, Avery Testa; second row, Sophia Bracco, left, Allison Paulino and Bianca Oronato; third row, Noah Feigenbaum, left, Sergio Rosa, Dominic Rosiello; and back row: Research coordinator Herb Weiss, left, Francis Hassin, and science teacher Todd Russo.
South Side seniors recognized for advanced scientific research By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Three seniors from South Side High School were selected by the Material Research Society to present the findings of their scientific research project to faculty from several of the nation’s top colleges at the organization’s fall meeting and exhibition in Boston on Nov. 30. Over the summer, Sophia Bracco, Sergio Rosa and Dominic Rosiello worked with Stony
Brook University researchers at the university’s Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces, studying a substance known as partially reduced graphene oxide. “We were testing the catalytic effects of partially reduced graphene oxide, and the reaction between use and hydrogen peroxide,” Bracco explained. “Specifically, we wanted to look into thrombin and fibrinogen, which are blood clotting factors, to see if it would enhance the CONTiNueD ON PAge 14
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The MLK Center celebrates Thanksgiving One week prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center invited the entire Rockville Centre community to join them on Nov. 17 for a special holiday dinner celebration. The event has become an annual tradition for the MLK Center, where volunteers graciously provide their culinary talent to help cook and prepare a delicious feast that the community can enjoy together.
“This year there was an exceptional turnout,” Rena Riback, coadministrator of the Anti-Racism Project and a volunteer partner with Sharon’s food pantry, said. She said that earlier that day, volunteers with Sharon’s Pantry also helped distribute food to more than 175 families in prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. –Daniel Offner
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Sharon Sheppard, assistant director of the MLK Center, and her twin sister, Karen Mobley, attend the MLK Center’s annual Thanksgiving dinner celebration.
Gwynne Feiner, left, the superintendent of the Rockville Centre Department of Public Works, joins MLK Center Director Patrick Morris and Karen Polito, superintendent of the Rockville Centre Recreation Department during the MLK Center’s annual Thanksgiving feast.
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In order to help provide food to families in the community facing food insecurities this Thanksgiving, the Rockville Centre Police Benevolent Association in conjunction with Mayor Francis Murray and the Village board, hosted a drive-up food drive on Nov. 18 in front of the RVC Police Department headquarters on Maple Avenue. James Carty, president of the Rockville Centre PBA, said that the event to help benefit Sharon’s Food Pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center was a huge success. “Well over 100 cars showed up with every type of non-perishable food item you could imagine,” Carty said. “The amount of food donated by the PBA and residents filled up a van from front-toback and top-to-bottom. We also had to fill up a pickup truck to get everything over to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center.” T hrou g h o u t t h e d ay, re s i d e n t s stopped by in cars, trucks and even on foot, to generously give whatever nonperishable food items they could to help stock the shelves at the food pantry before the Thanksgiving holiday. Sharon Sheppard and a group of volunteers created the food pantry with the MLK Center in April 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic, in order to provide food to those in the community who may have been struggling financially or who would otherwise be left hungry. Today it serves more than 115 local families in need and several Long Islanders who are working on limited incomes. Car ty said that She ppard was extremely happy with all of the donations provided from the food drive. He also said that next year the PBA plans on adding a toy drive in early December to help benefit local families with limited resources. The food pantry is open Friday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Dr.
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Thomas DiMilia, Ryan Woods and Marston Sharad of Cub Scout Pack 163 in Rockville Centre donated several bags of food for Sharon’s Pantry. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 150 N. Centre Ave. in Rockville Centre, and is always in need of donations to help keep families facing food insecurities fed during times of need. Anyone interested in donating food can drop off items at the MLK Center on Friday mornings while the pantry is open. Monetary donations can also be made via the Anti-Racism Project, 30 Seaman Ave. in Rockville Centre or electronically via Zelle at AntiRacismProjectLI@Gmail.com. –Daniel Offner
Multiple trucks dropped off donations at the Rockville Centre Police Department headquarters on Maple Avenue, on Nov. 18. Police Officer Joe Loiacono takes a bag of food donations from David Glitcksman of Rockville Centre.
Rockville Centre PBA President James Carty helps unload trucks filled with food donated by the community.
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Assemblyman Brian Curran inducted James Keane, of Rockville Centre, into the Veterans Hall of Honor during a ceremony on Nov. 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Lynbrook. During the event, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder joined Curran in honoring Keane for his service. ans also shared a few words to express their gratitude for the honor, thank their families and emphasize their continued commitment towards helping fellow veterans in need. “It is my great honor to recognize all these amazing and inspiring veterans,” Curran said. “They have given up so much to protect the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S. To honor them like this is the least I can do as a thankful citizen. We owe veterans a debt we can never repay and must always remember freedom is
never free.” Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder echoed the remarks, thanking the veterans for their service, as well as their families for the many sacrifices they had to make back at home. “Being from a military family myself, I understand what it’s like, and the sacrifices that the families have to make as well,” Ryder said. “When your loved one goes off to war, off to serve, it’s a very difficult time for the families back at home.” Attorney advertising
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Assemblyman Brian Curran recognized nine local veterans for their service to our country by inducting them into the Veterans Hall of Honor on Nov. 19. Among those honored was James Keane of Rockville Centre, who enlisted in the Army National Guard in December 1970. He went on to complete his basic training at Fort Knox in Kentucky and Fort Rucker in Alabama, where he served as a truck mechanic. Keane was assigned to the 71st Infantry Division and was later transferred to the 102nd Engineer Battalion as a construction specialist until he was discharged in December 1976. Curran also recognized David Rutkowski of South Hempstead, who was drafted into the United States Army as a combat soldier on May 16, 1967, during the Vietnam War. He later served as a driver for the 16th Engineer Battalion. Rutkowski dutifully served his country until he was discharged on May 12, 1969. Upon being discharged from the service, he was awarded with the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Unfortunately, due to medical issues related to his time in the service, Rutkowski was unable to attend the induction ceremony. His son, however, accepted the proclamation on his behalf. Seven other veterans were also recognized during the event including — Pasquale Alesia of Malverne, Ed Shawn and Ken Weir of Lynbrook, Ed Cook of East Rockaway and John Sandrowicz of Baldwin. During the ceremony, all nine veterans were presented with a plaque to commemorate their induction into the Veterans Hall of Honor. Several of the veter-
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Despite spotting East Islip 13 points within the first 4:22 of last Friday’s Long Island Class III football championship game, South Side took a lead into the fourth quarter and was driving late after falling behind. With senior quarterback Owen West and senior receiver Michael Melkonian starring, the Cyclones moved from their own 19 to the East Islip 24 before an intense final drive stalled as time expired, allowing the Redmen to hold on for a thrilling 19-14 victory before a crowd of 4,000 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. Junior quarterback Thomas Costarelli’s third touchdown pass of the game — a 22-yard dart to senior Matt McIntee with 5:49 remaining — won it for East Islip (10-2), which claimed its second-ever L.I. title while denying South Side (10-2) Justin Singh, right, rushed for 109 yards and a its first. “They’ve been a dynamic score to lead the ground attack. duo all season,” East Islip head “The teams were mirror images of coach Sal J. Ciampi said of Costarelli and McIntee, who hooked up 7 one another and we figured it could times for 156 yards and a pair of scores. come down to the wire,” Onesto said. “It was a great game to be a part of.” “[The winner] was an absolute laser of The Cyclones weathered an early a pass.” Costarelli, a southpaw, passed for 244 storm some teams wouldn’t have recovyards but also fell victim to a difficult ered from. East Islip scored on the first South Side defense that forced him to of fensive snap of the game when fumble three times (one turnover) and Costarelli hit senior Matt Ferraro in throw an interception to his counter- stride with a deep ball resulting in an part West. Sophomore Brendan Vetter 80-yard touchdown. On the ensuing had the fumble recovery for the kickoff, a grounder that struck an Cyclones at their 12 early in the fourth upback, Connor Junior recovered for quarter, but East Islip scored on its next the Redmen at the South Side 44. Costarelli then directed a seven-play possession after forcing a three-and-out. “We put ourselves in a 13-0 hole but scoring drive that culminated with a the guys never put their heads down,” perfect fade pass to McIntee in the corSouth Side head coach Phil Onesto said. ner of the end zone to make it 13-0. However, it didn’t take long for the “We fought hard all the way and gave ourselves a chance at the end. We just Cyclones, coming off their first Nassau County title in 22 seasons, to respond. ran out of time.” Melkonian, who recovered a West Junior tailback Justin Singh, who led fumble for a touchdown in the third the ground attack in the absence of quarter, had a 16-yard grab on fourth- injured senior Jack Lozito, had 28 of his and-8 on the final drive to keep the sea- 109 rushing yards on a burst up the midson alive. Melkonian also had a first dle for a touchdown with 2:31 left in the down on a hook-and-ladder toss from opening quarter to cut the margin to senior Pat Mullin that brought the ball 13-7. Melkonian blocked a 29-yard field inside enemy territory with just over a goal attempt in the closing seconds of minute remaining. Onesto used his final timeout with 18 the half to keep it that way. His 1-yard seconds left with the ball at the Redmen fumble recovery for a touchdown and 26. On third-and-7, West was flushed sophomore Lukas Papadopulos’ extra from the pocket and scrambled for two point provided South Side with its lone lead 3:14 into the second half. yards as time expired.
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Michael Melkonian, center, had a fumble recovery for a touchdown to give South Side its only lead in the L.I. title game.
Quarterback Owen West, left, fended off East Islip’s Matt Ferraro.
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Seniors at the Sandel Center help cut the ceremonial ribbon before taking a ride on-board the new low-floor handicap bus.
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Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray joins seniors with the Sandel Center for the inaugural ride.
Sandel Senior Center welcomes a new bus The Sandel Senior Center received a new low-floor handicap bus on Friday, Nov. 17, thanks to a grant provided by New York State. Rockville Centre Mayor
Francis Murray and Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley were also on-hand to help the seniors disembark, following its inaugural ride.
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Teachers Union negotiates a new contract ment. “The outcome is a settlement that honors the dedication of our teachers and considers the interests of our taxpayers. Ultimately, this agreement is a positive step forward for the betterment of our school community.” Based on the terms of the agreement, teachers’ salaries will continue to increase by an additional 1.1 percent in July 2024, 2025, and 2026. It also indicates that two additional step increases will be added to the salary schedule in 2024 and 2026, which will each be one percent higher than the previous step. Gaven said that the contract also includes new requirements for professional development, a new attendance system, and a one percent increase in contribution for the cost of active teachers’ health insurance plans. This means that as of July 1, 2024, teachers will be required to contribute 21 percent of the cost of the health insurance plan premium for family or individual coverage, regardless of the health plan provided. This will increase to 21.5 percent in 2026. –Daniel Offner
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The Rockville Centre Teachers Association successfully negotiated a fouryear contract extension with the Rockville Centre school district that will provide union educators with a 1.1 percent wage increase this year. “I think the contract effectively meets the needs of both the teachers and the district, despite the constraints imposed by the tax cap,” Frank Van Zant, president of the Rockville Centre Teachers Association, said. “It’s a lot of work … but I am confident we are moving in the right direction.” According to Van Zant, the process took nearly a year of negotiations to finalize a new stipulation that was considered both fair and agreeable for both parties. The amended agreement, which was approved by the Board of Education in October, revises and extends the terms of the prior contract, which was set to expire on June 30, 2023. “Our recent negotiations with the teacher’s union were marked by a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect,” Matt Gaven, superintendent of the Rockville Centre schools, said in a state-
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Phase I expected to be complete by 2024 ations. “Throughout these renovations, we “We also felt the need to functionally change the way we flow in the emergen- expect no interruption in any service,” cy department,” Manopella explained. Bramante said. “As it renovates and completes each section, they “This will provide a better will be turned back over to flow not only for doctors, (the department), which will nurses and staff, but obvibegin to use them.” ously for the patients and He indicated that by our wonderful EMS providundertaking the renovations ers too.” in sections, the department A new triage area will will be better able to coordifeature electronic patient nate and implement the check-in kiosks, upgraded upgrades, while still effecfloors, new lighting, a new tively providing patients nursing station and new furwith essential services. niture. The project will also “The current aesthetic of avoid areas of the departthe emergency department ment that have been added is a bit dated,” Dr. Robert more recently, such as the Bramante, Mercy’s chairfast-track program, which is man of emergency mediJoseph designed for patients admitcine, said. “This will help ted with acute injuries such bring it up to what you Manopella as fractures. would expect to see in a president, Once the $6 million Phase m o re m o d e r n h o s p i t a l . Catholic Health One renovation project is Based on the plans and Mercy Hospital completed next year, Mercy materials, when it’s comofficials hope to begin work plete, it is going to be a comon Phase Two, which will expand the pletely different experience.” The plans for Phase One of the reno- size of the emergency department. Since the details of the project have vations are broken down further into six sub-phases, each targeting a different not yet been approved by the state, the section of the department to ensure that investment cost and the schedule of the there is no disruption of day-to-day oper- construction were uncertain as of press
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Catholic Health mercy Hospital recently broke ground on the first phase of renovations to its emergency department. time, but Manopella said he expected to have more details in the coming months. “The project requires a lot of coordination, a lot of effort and a lot of work
on behalf of our wonderful emergency department staff,” he said, “and we are extremely excited about the future outcome.”
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South Side puts on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Young thespians with the South Side High School drama club took audience members on an adventure across the high seas with its fall production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Parents, friends and faculty members filled the seats of the auditorium, from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, to enjoy this new take on a timeless classic. “Peter and the Starcatcher,” tells the origin story of Peter Pan, who is at this point a young, nameless orphan boy with a deep mistrust for adults, and
Molly Aster, a starcatcher’s apprentice whose father is on a secret mission for the Queen of England. The story also provides the origin story of the villainous Captain Hook, his crewmates and Peter’s friend and fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell. –Daniel Offner
The evil pirate Captain Black Stache details his sinister plot to Lord Aster as he and his pirate crew seize The Wasp.
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Carol Ruchalski reads to students in front of the Mary’s Lending Library tree, dedicated in memory of her daughter and former St. Agnes student, Mary Ruchalski.
St. Agnes continues a literary tradition More than 30 people from the community — including village employees, elected officials, business owners, church leaders, veterans and medical professionals — were invited to share their love of reading with the students at the St. Agnes Cathedral School. Volunteers from the community gathered in the school cafeteria with their selected books early on Friday, Nov. 17, for the school’s annual Community Readers’ Day event. Students then filed in to escort each of their special guests to a different classroom where they would share the book of their choice. “We have one special day each year where community members come in and read to the students,” Cecilia St. John, principal of the St. Agnes Cathedral School, said. “Their presence is so helpful to fostering their love of reading.” The St. Agnes Cathedral School’s annual tradition started back in 1999 with the goal of helping students build better relationships and connections with their community, while also encouraging them to read. “It’s a literary journey that we take together,” St. John adds. She said that while the school thrives on its teachers and their uncanny ability to encourage students to read, the event offers the community a chance to share some of their favorite books and provides students with the opportunity to develop a deeper passion for literacy and understanding. –Daniel Offner
Sgt. Frank Colón, Jr., commander of American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, participates in the Community Readers’ Day event at St. Agnes Cathedral School.
James Lentini, president of Molloy University, reads aloud to students at St. Agnes Cathedral School.
Anthony Valenti, the owner of Valenti Pharmacy on N. Village Avenue, reads to students in Ms. Fernandez’s class.
Dr. Natalie Bitton, a Rockville Centre dentist, reads to 7th grade students at the St. Agnes Cathedral School.
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By Karen Bloom
hat aroma of fresh-baked goodies wafting through the house is surely a signature of the season. Make merry with a cookie swap party, where guests bring cookies and enjoy some sweet tastes. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around in your makeshift holiday workshop. Refresh those holiday favorites. Sure, chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies are classics, but find inspiration in trying something new, such as a peppermint mocha chip version.
Visions of sugarplums await holiday revelers. Leggz Ltd. Dance presents its annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This 29th edition of the holiday treat, helmed by longtime artistic director Joan Hope MacNaughton, features Violeta Angelova as the Sugar Plum Fairy — who’s appeared with the Vienna State Opera, Ballet Bulgaria, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet — with Bolshoi Ballet’s Peter Borchneko as the Cavalier. Also the Bolshoi’s Anastasia Fedorova as the Snow Queen, along with dancers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp, among other acclaimed ballet companies. It’s rounded out with 40 young dancers from the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony, under the baton of music director Adam Glaser, brilliantly brings the glorious Tchaikovsky score to life. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $30-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 teaspoons instant coffee • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 12 soft peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate morsels in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture into a large mixer bowl; add sugar and beat until combined. Add coffee granules, vanilla extract and peppermint extract; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs. Add flour and baking powder, mixing until all is incorporated. Fold in remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, using a medium-sized cookie scoop. Sprinkle each cookie with a little of the crushed peppermint candies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Allow to cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms • 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beating dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms. Using your hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll shaped balls in granulated sugar; turning completely to coat. Place sugared balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies turn a very pale brown. Immediately remove sheet from oven and press a Hershey’s Kisses candy into the center of each cookie. Carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack and allow to cool completely. Store airtight. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.
Snowballs • 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Holiday Morsels • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts • Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight container.
Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to the Tilles Center stage. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music guided by founder and artistic director David Parsons, the dancers perform pieces from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works Parsons created. This program includes the dance ‘The Road,’ with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ work, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. Heralded by The New York Times as ‘one of the great movers of modern dance,’ Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.
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Celebrating 38 years of music making, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences with its beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Delight in the holiday season with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style, when the supergroup performs on the Landmark stage, Sunday, dec. 10, at 7 p.m. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of the long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in a male-dominated Irish music scene. The past decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics and numerous critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy Award-winning special, “An Irish Homecoming,” which was broadcast on PBS. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. $47, $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, dec. 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 5-7, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Pre-registration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.
Annual Snowman Hunt The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce’s annual Snowman Hunt returns to the village, through Dec. 23. The community-wide scavenger hunt is open to kids 12 and younger. Participants can pick up a map from any participating businesses. For each snowman found, you will receive a stamp. Those who collect all of the stamps will be entered into a drawing for a shot at a gift certificate. For more information visit RockvilleCentreChamberOfCommerce.com.
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Night out on the Lion Molloy University invites children, ages 4-10, to join studentathletes on campus, Friday, Dec. 1, to enjoy crafts, games and more, while parents enjoy a night out of holiday shopping or dinner. Wilbur Arts Center, 1000 Hempstead Ave. Register with Brianna Falese, bfalese@molloy. edu.
Game night Play mah jongg and canasta with Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David Sisterhood, at their weekly game night, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
Breastfeeding support group
First Night and Tree Lighting
Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories. Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.
New moms are welcome to join this peer-to-peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor. The group meets every Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital’s St. Anne’s Building, located at the rear of the facility at 1000 N. Village Ave. in Rockville Centre. Bring your baby whether they are newborn to 12 months. For more information contact Gabriella Gennaro at (516)-705-2434 to secure a spot for you and your baby.
Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Relics of St. Jude the Apostle The ‘Apostle of the Impossible: Tour of the Relics of Saint Jude the Apostle,’ will pay a visit to St. Agnes Cathedral, Monday, Dec. 4. The veneration of the relic will take place from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a special Mass in honor of St. Jude to take place at 7 p.m. 29 Quealy Place.
Holiday Open House The Rockville Centre Historical Society and Phillips House Museum hosts its annual holiday open house event, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2:30-4:30 p.m. With children’s crafts, caroling, entertainment, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa. 28 Hempstead Ave.
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On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts Presents
Leggz Ltd. Ballet
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The South Shore Symphony
December 1, 2 and 3 get your tickets before they sell out call 516 323-4444 madisontheatreny.org in our 27th year!
Featuring Dancers from An American In Paris Bolshoi Ballet Dance Theatre of Harlem Joffrey Ballet Matha Graham Dance Co. Suzanne Farrell Ballet Vienna State Opera 1237952
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Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity. Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.” He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.
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speed of clotting of those two proteins.” Herbert Weiss, the science research coordinator at South Side High, said the students decided “on a lark” to submit their research paper, and were invited to present their research in Boston. “Generally, only graduate students and Ph.D.s get picked to present their work,” Weiss said. “This means that all of the top schools are going to be looking at what they do.” Due to the magnitude of their work and its practical applications, the South Side students’ project, entitled “The effects of partially reduced graphene oxide on the enzymatic activity of yeast,” was also selected by the Material Research Society to be published in an affiliated academic journal. “It’s a really great achievement knowing that the work we did over the summer actually meant something,” Rosiello said. Six more seniors in the South Side research program — Noah Feigenbaum, Francis Hassin, Bianca Oronato, Allison Paulino, Natalia Skrodski and Avery Testa — entered their independent research projects in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest science and math competition. Each year, 400 Regeneron scholars are selected from nearly 2,000 entrants nationwide. Skrodski worked with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in Manhattan, researching genetic testing and the risk
department at Stony Brook, evaluating the prediction of cancer. “There are a bunch of mutations in our boron concentration uptake in different genome that add to our risk for getting a terrestrial plants. She determined that carcertain disease,” she said. “So (research- rots, tomatoes and spinach absorb boron ers) conducted studies in populations in different quantities. Testa and Feigenbaum said that they around the world to map out these mutaboth worked with Project tions.” Vesta on its Coastal Carbon But Skrodski found that Capture research involving about 75 percent of the data olivine, a mineral that could being used was European-cenprove helpful in removing tric. harmful carbon dioxide emis“These scores are suppossions from the atmosphere. edly meant to be for everyHassin worked with the one,” she said. “But based on Icahn School of Medicine at how they’re being applied Mount Sinai to collect data on now, if you’re a person of the cellular breakdown of the non-European descent, you’re prostate. Although the work going to get a less accurate was new to him, he said it risk prediction, which could helped him gain better affect, for example, your pri- Herbert Weiss science research insight on fixing programoritization in a hospital.” ming errors. Her study highlighted this coordinator, Paulino focused on a literdisparity, by recalculating the South Side ary review, comparing Darrisk scores based on continen- High School win’s “Theory of Relativity” tal ancestry. In order to do so, to the concept of “intelligent Skrodski taught herself how design.” Thanks to her research project, to use the computer program Python. Weiss said that while Skrodski was Paulino said, she was able to develop new working on her research over the summer, skills and discover what she plans on she completed a project in astrophysics, doing after completing high school. “You don’t need to be in science and was among the 7 percent of student applicants accepted into the summer sci- research to do a science research project,” ence program at the University of Colora- Weiss explained. Weiss said that science research helps do Boulder. Oronato said that she worked alongside students develop critical thinking skills, graduate students in the geochemistry enhances their ability to work both inde-
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pendently and collaboratively and perhaps, most important of all, helps nurture a sense of accomplishment. “It’s amazing, when you think about it — when you’ve found something that only you knew, and you just found that out,” Weiss said. “Nobody else in the world knew that. You are the sole owner of that. Until you tell somebody, you’re it. And that’s such a powerful thing to own.” All nine South Side seniors credited Weiss with making so many opportunities available for them to work with universities and research labs, and to compete at such a high level. Bracco said that when she started high school, she wanted to become a musician, but got more involved in the research program after taking chemistry as a sophomore. Weiss “asked his chemistry class if anyone wanted to get involved with research, and that was something I was interested in,” she said. “I did and I loved it. And that really changed the entire course of my life.” Thanks to her interest in science research, Bracco was one of only 300 students across the tristate region accepted into the Columbia University Science Honors Program, a 12-week course for high school underclassmen, and this year she was named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist, joining less than 1 percent of high school students nationwide with the highest scores on the PSAT exam.
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SIBSPlace unveils community art project
ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD — November 30, 2023
SIBSPlace, a nonprofit organization based in Rockville Centre, recently hosted its public unveiling of a 1,600 squarefoot hand-painted outdoor mural created by Saint-Cyr Art Studio in Brooklyn. Established in 2000 by a collective of families from the Five Towns, SIBSPlace is a cost-free program facilitated by Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, serving more than 300 children between the ages of 5 and 18 who are coping with the life-threatening illness of a sibling or parent. Through art, music, and verbal expressive activities, SIBSPlace programs are designed to offer children the opportunities to build meaningful relationships with peers living through similar circumstances. “For 23 years, SIBSPlace has served as a second home for children and families from across Long Island. Watching Saint-Cyr and the artists collaborate with our children was an inspiring experience,” Joanna Formont, executive director of SIBSPlace, said in a statement. “We thank Marie and all the artists for their time and dedication. This mural allows us to spread our message to new people and garner support to further our mission and programs for families in need.” The three-week project began with Saint-Cyr creating the design of the mural alongside the children from SIBSPlace.
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SIBSPlace employees and Saint-Cyr Art Studio unveiled the mural on Nov. 16 with Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, members of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and executives from Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. The mural depicts imagery of the services provided by the nonprofit organization’s whose mission is to serve children and families who are coping with a sibling or parent’s medical diagnosis or who have experienced the death of a significant family member. “In designing the mural, personally connecting with the children and getting a better understanding of the mission has been rewarding for me,” Marie Saint-Cyr, owner of Saint-Cyr Art Studio, said in a statement. “Both members
of the organization and the public will see this artwork and further connect with SIBSPlace and their members.” Saint-Cyr founded her art studio in 2019 to increase access to visual art for children and youth throughout Long Island, through free, low-cost visual art programs for the community. The studio creates murals for clients as a way to beautify their space, visually communicate their brand or idea, engage students in schools, improve visual aesthetics of healthcare and to
engage people of all artistic abilities in the mural making process. Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, members of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and executives from Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital were also in attendance to celebrate the unveiling of the beautiful new mural. To learn more information about SIBSPlace and their programs, visit SIBSPlace.org, and for more about the Saint Cyr Art Studio visit SaintCyrArtStudio.com.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST ARTHUR EDWARDS, ELIZABETH EDWARDS AKA ELIZABETH MC ARDLE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 7, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 259 LINCOLN AVENUE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 347, Lot 380, Section 38, Block 347, Lot 381. Approximate amount of judgment $723,702.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609188/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. 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. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-009233 77942 143073
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION LAKEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE LAKEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Laws of the State of New York for 1977, an election will be held in the Lakeview Public Library District on December 5, 2023, the polls to be open between the hours of 4 p.m. o’clock p.m. and 10 o’clock p.m. standard
time, at the Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York, in said District for the purpose of electing one (1) Library Trustee for a term of five (5) years to succeed Lisa Ortiz which term expires on the 31st day of December 2023. The voting will be by paper ballot. The polls will be opened at 4:00 p.m. and remain opened until 10:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballot.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Trustees of the Lakeview Public Library District held on the 18th day of October 2023, candidates for Library Trustee shall file their names with the District Clerk at the Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of such election, subscribed by twenty-five (25) qualified electors (as defined below) of the District. A qualified elector is a person who is registered to vote and who has resided in the Library District at least 30 days prior to the Library District election. Only resident qualified electors are eligible to hold office of Library Trustee or to vote at a Library District election. Petition forms are available at the Library. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the Lakeview Public Library election may be made at the Lakeview Public Library at 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. Completed applications must be received by the Lakeview Public Library at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or one (1) day before the election; if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received at the Lakeview Public Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the administrative office of the Lakeview Public Library between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election except Sundays, and between the hours of 10a.m. and 12 noon on the Saturday prior to the election, and such list will also be available for inspection at the polling place at the election of members of the Board of Trustees. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Lakeview Public Library District.
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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANNUAL BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DEL DISTRITO DE LAKEVIEW DEL PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO NASSAU, NUEVA YORK A LOS ELECTORES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO DE BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LAKEVIEW: POR EL PRESENTE SE LES NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 403 de las Leyes del Estado de Nueva York de 1977, se llevarán a cabo elecciones en el Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Lakeview el 5 de diciembre de 2023, y las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 4 p.m. y las 10 p.m. hora estándar, en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito con el propósito de elegir un (1) Síndico de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años para suceder a Lisa Ortiz, cuyo período expira el el día 31 de diciembre de 2023. La votación se realizará mediante papeleta. Las urnas se abrirán a las 4:00 p.m horas y permanecerá abierto hasta las 10:00 p.m. horas y tanto más tiempo como sea necesario para permitir que los electores presentes en ese momento emitan su voto. ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una resolución adoptada en una reunión de los Fideicomisarios del Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Lakeview celebrada el día 18 de octubre de 2023, los candidatos a Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca presentarán sus nombres ante la Secretaria del Distrito en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York, al menos diez (10) días antes de la fecha de dicha elección, suscrita por veinticinco (25) electores calificados (como se define a continuación) del Distrito. Un elector calificado es una persona que está registrada para votar y que ha residido en el Distrito de Bibliotecas al menos 30 días antes de la elección del Distrito de Bibliotecas. Sólo los electores residentes calificados son elegibles para ocupar el cargo de administrador de la biblioteca o votar en una elección del distrito bibliotecario. Los formularios de petición están disponibles en la biblioteca.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto en ausencia para la elección de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview se pueden realizar en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview en 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York 11570. La Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview debe recibir las solicitudes completas al menos siete (7 ) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante o un (1) día antes de la elección; si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al elector. Las boletas de voto ausente deben recibirse en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 5 de diciembre de 2023. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto ausente estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina administrativa de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview entre las 10 a. m. y las 5 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las 10 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección, y dicha lista también estará disponible para su inspección en el colegio electoral en la elección de miembros de la Junta de Síndicos. Por orden de la Junta Directiva del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview. Fecha: 18 de Octubre, 2023 Centro Rockville, Nueva York Secretaria del Distrito Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview 143030
LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Meeting Date: December 4, 2023 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 330 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Exterior Design Review Board of the Village of Rockville Centre will have a Public Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre LEGAL NOTICE December 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM Continued from November 6, 2023 Case No. 06-2023 Martin & Carla DelliCarpini 24 Lee Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Description: Construct a rear 2 1/2 story addition, 1 1/2 story addition over existing first story, garage extension, with interior alterations and renovations
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Premises known as: 24 Lee Avenue The Exterior Design Review Board OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE Eugene Murray Village Hall, Rockville Centre, New York George Bella, Chairperson of the consultants to The Exterior Design Review Board Thomas Domanico, Secretary to The Consultants Information and records for Exterior Design Review cases are available the Office of the Secretary, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC 143455 LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department of the Village of Rockville Centre One College Place, Room 204, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 for the matter stated below until 11:00am prevailing time on DECEMBER 14, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: BASKETBALL AND HANDBALL COURT REHABILITATION @ VETERAN’S PARK 111 N. OCEANSIDE ROAD Bid No. 2312CP1(1096) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check or bid bond payable to the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre in the amount of five (5%) percent of the gross amount of the bid. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Lisa Strazzeri via email only at L s t r a z z e r i @ r v c n y. u s. Questions must be submitted no later than December 7, 2023. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to reject all bids, or make such determination as in the
best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department Lisa Strazzeri Purchasing Agent 516-678-9213 143454 LEGAL NOTICE Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Notice of Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Date: December 6, 2023 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 Eugene J. Murray Village Hall 1 College Place, Rockville Centre at 7:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE December 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM Case # 27-2023 - Joseph & Gayle O’Keefe To construct additions, dormers, roofed over patio, and front porch with a proposed lot coverage of 30.8% where 30.0% is the maximum allowable, a front yard setback of 20.7 feet where the average front yard setback is 26.9 feet and is the minimum required, side yard setbacks of 6.3 feet and 7.0 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 46 Winding Road Case # 29-2023 Matthew & Gizelle Geyer To construct rear and side additions over existing first floor with a proposed rear yard setback of 17.1 feet where 25.0 is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 342 Raymond Street Case # 30-2023 - Phillip Wyman To construct a detached garage with a proposed height of 25.3 feet where 15 feet is the maximum allowable within a Residence A district. Premises known as 160 Morris Avenue Case # 34-2023 - Randy Ramtahal & Tanuja Samaroo To remove and replace roof over existing entry foyer, move side entrance to front of entryway, construct a new stoop with portico and interior
alterations with a proposed front yard setback of 21.6 feet to existing entryway and 17.1 feet to proposed portico where the Average Front Yard Setback is 21.5 feet and 25.0 feet is the minimum required, and unenclosed steps extending 15 feet from the principal building where 7 feet is the maximum allowed within a Residence A district lot. Premises known as 60 Cumberland Street Case # 35-2023 - Steven Fischetti To construct a 10.8’ x 20.8’ in-ground pool with a setback of 5.0 feet to the rear property line where 10.0 feet is the minimum required, a setback to the main dwelling of 5.0 feet where 8.0 feet is the minimum required, and pool equipment 3.0 feet from the property line where 10.0 feet is the minimum required within a Residence A district. Premises known as 235 South Park Avenue Public Work Session: Case # 23-2018 - D&F Development Group LLC Extension of time request to obtain building permits and begin construction by December 2024, which requires approval from the Board of Appeals. Premises known as 579 Merrick Road Dated: November 22, 2023 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 143456 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-I3, Plaintiff against - ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF SHARON SUSSMAN A/K/A SHARON M. SUSSMAN,
et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 5, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of January, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York. Premises known as 25 Dartmouth St., Rockville Centre, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11570. (Section: 38., Block: 214, Lot: 29, 30) Approximate amount of lien $522,793.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 605283/2019. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: October 27, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 14340 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
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A. About 10 years ago, they started with the explanation that whole house plans were needed, because it was suspected that the house might have been used by a previous owner for more than one family, and the municipality wanted to see current conditions to compare with original plans to see if changes need to be put on record. Then it became onte eeper required that plans needed to be provided, because the house either wasn’t on record, if it was built before 1930, before records were kept, or the addition required a zoning variance because it might increase the allowable area of the home’s footprint on the lot. Any way you examine the issues, the architect you first interviewed was correct, but it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. Just to get the job, the second person, not even a qualified professional, gave you a low-ball figure and downplayed what was needed. It doesn’t surprise me to hear about your predicament, because this is a constant problem. The most difficult part is that your municipality is pretty capable of notifying you about what a great job they’re doing, but not really giving you alerts about the fact that you may want to check your house records to be sure that you won’t feel ambushed when you get a violation notice for your shed or fence. They could explain that you need to keep street corners clear of taller fences and foliage that can cause car accidents, or that your finished basement may someday delay your house sale while you scramble for a permit. The reason I started writing this column is because almost nobody else figured out that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that people need to know how to avoid problems. Instead, neither the downward spiral of surprising people nor the equally worse problem of people avoiding the costly inevitable dilemma produces a better outcome. Good luck.
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he older you get, the more you think about the times when things were simple and pleasurable. That especially applies to my years in school, when my only cares were homework, lunch, recess and our next vacation. I fondly remember the milk and a graham cracker at 3 p.m., and field trips to the zoo or a museum. I thought about those heady days while watching the latest session of the House of Representatives. The boys and girls of the House were just out on what they call recess. JERRY Over the past 11 months they have KREMER worked so hard, and deserved a rest. They have funded the federal government until early January, and when they get back from their trips to Israel and the Ukraine, they will once again try to figure out how to further postpone any action on those challenges. Looking back on 2023, there are so many parallels between current Washington politics and my school days. In elementary school, we used to bring
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home lots of things to show off to our proud parents. Sometimes it was a crayon drawing or a clay model. In middle school it was something we made in shop class. So what did the House bring home to the taxpayers? What bills did they pass? Was there any legislation that will improve your day-today quality of life? Did they come up with a plan to reduce the price of a dozen eggs? Did they call over to the Senate and say, “Let’s make a deal”? As a child, I met quite a few schoolyard bullies. Luckily, I always ran faster than they did. Two weeks ago, Tennessee Congressman Tom Burchett complained that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney. McCarthy told the press that there are a lot of tight spaces in the House corridors, and that he didn’t elbow anybody. As I got older, sometimes I’d run into some kid with a short fuse who was looking for a fight. Just before recess time in D.C., Sen. Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters President Sean O’Brien if he wanted to mix it up at a committee hearing, and the chair, Bernie Sanders, had to
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defuse the situation. In school, the biggest threat a teacher could make was that you’d be kept after class, or that classes wouldn’t end until certain projects were completed. In Washington, there is no scarier edict than one that members might have to work on Thanksgiving or some other holiday. After all, vacation plans have been finalized, or some educational trip to a far-off destination — sometimes a taxpayer-funded junket — would have to be canceled. The Republican House is in danger of losing its majority in next year’s election unless it can start acting like a cohesive body on issues that matter. The 30-member Freedom Caucus kicked McCarthy out of the speakership, and will only support the new speaker, Mike Johnson, so long as they get some of their wish list. The problem is, that wish list could cost them their majority next November. To show that McCarthy’s ouster was just a function of personal dislike, Johnson worked out a budget extension with Democratic votes. Recognizing that a government shutdown was imminent, the
here are so many parallels between Washington politics and my school days.
Freedom Caucus gave him a one-time pass. But going forward, the caucus could just as easily oust Johnson, so this small group of representatives can keep him on a short leash. And there are some members whom Johnson can’t muzzle forever. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a consistent bomb thrower, led an effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, but the move was shut down. She will keep coming back, even though her party doesn’t want the process to go forward without a case strong enough for a vote to pass. All my life, I’ve treated politics as an important cause that should be handled with the greatest dignity and respect for the Constitution. I have supported and practiced bipartisanship. The politics of Washington must not be demeaned by a bunch of boys and girls who act like they’re still in elementary school. We are entitled to what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and nothing less. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
How to learn not to take life for granted
ealizing that I’ve been taking something for granted is never an abstraction. It generally happens by whack and wallop. A crucial part of the realization process is acknowledgment. Maybe even learning something. So pardon the details I’m about to reveal, but I’m trying to figure out what I may have learned these past few days, even as I call out to the universe: “Enough!” I don’t want any more life lessons for a while. (Come on, I’m only 77.) My longtime buddy Malcolm — we’ve been best RoBERT C. friends since 1967 KoEHLER — came to town last week. Wow, cool. Two long-ago hippies on their own in Chicago. The world felt wide open, and I was host. But the day he arrived, as I lay in bed that morning, my right knee woke me up with a piercing poke in my consciousness. Not again! I’d seen a doctor for the knee pain, had X-rays taken, gotten a cortisone injection. The pain stopped, my hobbling stopped, I felt in control of my life again. So for it to reappear a few hours before Malcolm’s arrival — not fair! I was determined to
remain a functioning host. Things weren’t that bad. Just a little pain. I could still drive. I took us to a restaurant for dinner. Yeah, this’ll pass. We’ll have a great time. But then things got worse. Next morning, it wasn’t just knee pain. There was something new, out of nowhere: excruciating ankle pain. Both knee and ankle were in the right leg, basically turning me into a one-legged guy. Standing up was an act of desperation. Moving a short distance was even worse. I was no longer the host. I was the guy on the couch — much of the time asleep, just because awakeness was too difficult. What was going on? I’d be lying there, then the ankle would quiver and twitch in pain and I’d lurch, then slowly drift back out of consciousness. Malcolm took care of everything. He walked to the market, bought some beans, made chili. He got everything I needed. He did the laundry. When he wasn’t working on something — and when I wasn’t asleep — he’d sit next to me on the couch and we’d talk. Oh, life! This wasn’t the visit either of us had anticipated, but he said — with occasional big smiles — that he was enjoying himself. It was as though we were getting to
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painful knee led to a visit with my best friend that neither of us envisioned.
and shortly we were on our way back home. Malcolm, two years my senior, was my only steadying force in this moment — helping me out of the car, and then helping me walk with a cane and one functioning leg up the steps. This is where the “taking something for granted” part hit with full force. Praise be for walking! When I got inside and collapsed on the couch, I let my mind comb the world and think about … oh, war, whatever. The stolen ability to walk, to simply be. Other people’s struggles are not an abstraction. I knew this like I had never known it before. Let me never take life, theirs or mine, for granted again. Malcolm drove to the drugstore and picked up my prescriptions. When he got back, he said, “My treat.” The next morning, which happened to be my birthday, I couldn’t believe it. Both the knee and ankle pain had vanished. I could walk again. And Malcolm headed off to the airport. As I watched him leave, I found myself swimming in emotional wonder. We’ve been best friends for 56 years. Suddenly the awe I felt for our friendship — our love — was beyond comprehension. Robert Koehler (koehlercw@gmail.com), syndicated by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago award-winning journalist and editor. He is the author of “Courage Grows Strong at the Wound.”
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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge
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ow long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. Or even look up on Google what you can do in 13 seconds. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. If you stopped to think about that, you might have realized it took you longer than 13 seconds. It’s just not a lot of time. That’s what 39,128 car crashes look like, according to statistics compiled last year by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. A good portion of them were minor. But twice a day, there is a serious accident right here in our own backyard, and at least once a week, someone dies as a result. But 13 seconds is important, because it reminds us that traffic accidents aren’t rare, and they can happen to anybody at any time. We think about safety when it’s raining or snowing, or when it’s dark. But accidents also happen in good weather, in bright sunshine. That’s why vigilance is key. No matter how good a driver we think we are, 1 in 35 people In Nassau County can expect to be involved in a car accident at some point in any given year. And we’re just talking about crashes
that involve only cars. When you mix in pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, the numbers become even more troubling. Like the fact that 856 people were hit by vehicles in Nassau County last year. That’s more than two people every day. More than 95 percent of them were injured, and 22 died. More than 400 bicyclists were hit, according to the traffic safety institute, with 93 percent of them suffering injuries, and two people dying. And 328 motorcycles crashed in Nassau County last year, injuring more than 225 riders and killing 14. Believe it or not, despite the fact that so many people travel during the holiday season and the potential for heavy winter weather, this isn’t the time of year when most accidents happen. That’s actually in the summer, particularly around the Fourth of July. But becoming a statistic is becoming a statistic, no matter what time of year it is. And no one wants to remember their holiday as a statistic, or know someone who becomes one. The American Red Cross offers some great tips for safe driving — something every one of us should heed. Primarily to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive impaired. But also to be well-rested and alert. That means giving your full atten-
tion to the road, and avoiding distractions like cellphones. Also, be sure to observe speed limits — driving too fast, or even too slow, can increase the chances of being in a collision. If you’re taking a long trip, make frequent stops. Rotate drivers if you can. But no matter what, if you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest. This might not be easy for all of us, but be respectful of other motorists, and follow the rules of the road. But don’t follow other cars too closely. If you plan to drink, designate someone to drive who isn’t drinking. Before you head out, clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see — especially at night. And as dusk approaches, turn on your headlights. And anytime your windshield wipers are moving, your headlights should be on. If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. And always be alert about any cars moving near you — or where they could be moving near you. No matter how you look at it, 13 seconds isn’t a lot of time. Yet it’s long enough to stop a car dead in its tracks in Nassau County. This holiday season, don’t be a statistic. Stay safe on the roads.
Letters A letter writer proves that being Jewish doesn’t matter To the Editor: I’d like to express my thanks to reader Charles Holster for his eloquent, compassionate letter regarding the brazen, brutal, unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas, and the surge of antisemitism in this country and elsewhere (“We cannot remain silent in the face of evil,” Nov. 16-22). He proves that one does not need to be Jewish to speak out against antisemitism or the unfortunate evil in this world. I am a Jewish American who was very frightened by the events of Oct. 7. I was born in this country, as were my parents. My grandparents came here from Russia in the early 1900s to escape the pogroms, which were sanctioned to kill anyone who was Jewish. They felt relieved to be in this country of freedom. They subsequently heard about what happened to the Jews years later in Nazi Germany and elsewhere in Europe. It was hard to believe, but once again, they felt relieved that they were in the USA, a country where Jews could be safe. Growing up in New York City, I didn’t feel the personal attacks of antisemitism until I visited Salt Lake City while on a teen trip. While I’d heard about antisemitism, it was worse face to face. Then came the horrors of Oct 7. The actions by
Hamas were bad enough, but the support the terrorists received in social media, even as they held on to hostages, made me feel unsafe in my own country. Nazi Germany didn’t start the Holocaust with its gas chambers. It started the war against the Jews (and other minorities) with words. People did not speak up enough
then, but fortunately, Mr. Holster and others have been speaking up lately in the press and at the rallies. Let us all remember that if we fail to speak up for others, there will be nobody left to speak up for us. PAM SINGER Malverne
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hat does it mean to be antisemitic? Can Jews do better in fighting against it? This is a complex issue, and a difficult one. It requires looking outside and inside our community. Eradicating hate is a group effort. Hillel would say, “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?” Let’s begin in Germany, right before Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933. People liked his charisma and his sHai direct way of Jews BeLooseskY speaking. even felt he was good for Germany’s growth economically. And yet, from the beginning, Hitler’s speeches showed signs of hate. Why did many Jews overlook those signs? Why did so many non-Jews who loved their Jewish neighbors dismiss those signs? Was it for personal gain, or simply a false sense of security? Of course, no one ever could have imagined the atrocities that occurred. The blame lies directly in the hands of Hitler and those who participated. What’s important, though, is that we understand how Hitler gained his power.
Jews are not to blame, but what would have happened if German Jews had taken the hate speech seriously? What if they had listened to the early warnings? We must be cognizant of why we, as Jews, tolerated the hate talk. Excused it. Defended it. And supported Hitler. We must be honest with ourselves. Are we still doing it today? And if so, why? I feel strongly that it’s important to sweat the small stuff. This means to take even the seemingly smallest of antisemitic comments seriously. We must learn to recognize hate speech. We must make sure we are represented, and never avoid taking a moment to educate. I’ve been asked if I feel the propaganda about Israel is rooted in antisemitism. It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. Israel isn’t perfect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a lot to answer for when it comes to the terrorist attacks. The government failed our people. Regardless, I often wonder whether the manner in which Israel is represented around the world is anti-Israel, or actually anti-Jewish. Here is a great question I recently
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Letters King calls out antisemitism To the Editor: Thanks to Peter King for his excellently written column, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” in the Nov. 9-15 issue. It directly addressed the double standard that has infiltrated segments of our country, and beyond, in judging Israel. The dramatic rise of antisemitism, which commenced even before Israel’s response to the heinous Oct. 7 attack, is appalling. This lifelong registered Democrat believes King’s presence in Congress is missed. STEvE WERBEL Merrick
Local businesses need to support local patrons, too To the Editor: The Herald rightfully is supportive of local businesses (Editorial, “Small businesses needs us, and we need them,” Nov. 9-15), and we all agree that these businesses are our country’s economic
heard: What is the difference between antisemitism and racism, transphobia, homophobia and all other forms of hate? Did you know the source of hate is the same no matter whom it is directed at? Hate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about (chosen) ignorance and not wanting to learn. It’s about superiority and control. It’s about power. And so I ask, why is hate speech allowed and tolerated in so many of our offices, schools, and most of all by our public figures, including our politicians? Why are we allowing it? What role do we play when we allow it? Early Shabbat morning on Oct. 7, Israelis experienced a side of antisemitism that we hadn’t seen for generations. Terrorists attacked Israeli citizens in their homes, and at a concert for young people. They killed more than 1,000 people in the most heinous, barbaric ways. They tortured parents in front of children, and children in front of parents. As Israelis begged for their lives, the terrorists laughed, thanked their god, and rejoiced as they kept murdering. This type of antisemitism is one of the most frightening. It’s calculated. It is without mercy or value to life. I am heartbroken by the rise of anti-
semitism I am seeing all over the United States. I’ve heard misinformation and a lack of knowledge of how a terrorist group functions and thinks. I’ve heard so little acknowledgement of what was done to the Israelis by Hamas and the justified retaliation. Instead, I’m hearing hatred toward Israel. We must understand that it can be hard to decipher whether the hatred toward Israel means also to all Jews. Even so, not recognizing the mass murders done to the Israelis by Hamas — and, instead, blaming Israel — is rooted in antisemitism. Let’s call it what it is. The Holocaust did not begin at the gas chambers. It started long before, with hate speech. We must be vigilant and proactive the very second hate is spoken. We must do a better job of uniting with others who are targeted — particularly now, as the pain of antisemitism is real. As our oppressors try to push us down, we have the power in numbers to lift one another up. This gives me hope. We stand on the shoulders of generations of Jews who did not give up for us to be here today. We owe it to them — and the next generation — to do our part, and to do a better job. We must continue to shine our light to illuminate the path toward healing. Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.
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lifeline. Since the pandemic, however, many, if not all, small businesses are now charging back to their customers the credit card fees they have been paying since the inception of the use of credit cards. We have all been hit hard by inflation, and all businesses have raised prices to counter the run-away inflation, and now have added credit card fees on top of rising prices. What is interesting, and what I feel is a slap in the face to us consumers trying to support our local businesses, is the amount the local businesses are charging, an average of 3.5 percent. In reality, as of September, average total credit card processing fees were 2.23 percent. So why are local merchants charging more than they’re being charged by the banks? Additionally, debit card fees are even less than credit card fees. I feel a lot of the local businesses are taking advantage of the current situation, since they have been paying these fees for decades. Local businesses need to rethink these charges, because the chain stores and chain restaurants aren’t charging these fees at all. Please give your loyal customers a break! LARRy DOOLEy Rockville Centre
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