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Stepping up to replace septic systems Benefits S.C., Glenwood Landing health. The County Le gislature voted a month ago to allocate $2 Nitrogen pollution from cess- million in grant funding to SEPpools and septic sysTIC. The incentive tems is the No. 1 was meant to e n e my o f w at e r encourage homequality on Long owners and small Island, including on businesses to particthe North Shore. ipate in the proAccording to gram by offering Nassau County’s grants of up to Septic Environmen$20,000 to replace tal Program to existing septic sysImprove Cleanlitems that are outness, or SEPTIC, dated or no longer these traditional properly filtering sewage systems are wastewater. not designed to filLegislator Delia ter nitro g en. So DeRiggi-Whitton, of nitrogen has been Glen Cove, has been absorbed by the a vocal advocate of ground and seeped DElIA DERIGGIthe program. Her into the bays, caus11th district, she ing elevated bacteri- WHITToN said, which includes al levels, restric- Nassau County Sea Cliff, Glenwood tions on shell fish- legislator Landing and Glen ing, toxic algae blosCove, encompasses soms and massive most of the remainfish kills. As summer approach- ing 10 percent of the county that es and beaches and marinas does not have sewers. open to the public, reducing bac“It’s a really big program for terial levels becomes the focus my district, probably more than of efforts to protect the environ- any legislator,” DeRiggi-Whitment, and the community’s Continued on page 4

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I will serve Several residents volunteered on Monday to be part of the Village of Sea Cliff board of trustees or members of the many committees. The room at Village Hall was filled to capacity with volunteers and well-wishers. More photos, Page 3.

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Plan is to sell municipal bonds, not raise taxes By WIll SHEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com

For years, the residents of Sea Cliff, a large section of Glen Head and parts of Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing, Old Brookville and Roslyn Harbor have had to pay a pretty penny for their water. Now, with the creation of the North Shore Water Authority, their local gov-

ernments should be able to solve that problem. The af fected areas were served by New York American Water, a private company that was criticized for many years by customers and public officials for its high rates, what they said were unfair rate hikes and its quality of service. The situation became so bad that residents of several towns banded together to

form North Shore Concerned Citizens, a group which ultimately convinced local authorities to take the matter to court. After two years of litigation, the Village of Sea Cliff settled a legal suit in 2019 that required NYAW’s parent company, American Water Works Co., to sell its New York operation. The settlement came with the understandContinued on page 8

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t’s really important to do everything we can to not only locate the septic systems, but see if they’re working correctly.

Open Letter to the North Shore Community It’s come to our attention that the group “North Shore CSD Residents for Fiscal Responsibility” has been running sponsored advertisements on Facebook claiming that ads we placed in the Herald—clearly attributed to our North Shore Strong group—were paid for by the Teachers Union. That is untrue. The ads were paid for by North Shore Strong. We have no affiliation with the Union, or any other organization or group. We are proud of our students, teachers, administrators, and community. Our district offers a well-rounded education for all with strong academics, wonderful sports, special needs programs, vocational education, music and fine arts, robotics, robust language offerings, STEAM/STEM, and so much more. Our group places a high value on education and the development of our children and seeks to maintain the impressive standards that we’ve come to know for current and future students. We wish we didn’t have to form this grassroots group. We wish we didn’t have to pay for newspaper advertisements from our own pockets, but for some reason there is a small but loud cadre of residents who wish to tear down our wonderful gem of a school district and have no qualms about spreading misinformation, mal-information, and outright disinformation. Not to mention forcing the District to spend hundreds of thousands of our taxpayer dollars defending itself from their spurious lawsuits, which they lost. Our mission is simple: We want to refute the misinformation of the so called “Fiscal Responsibility” group and their other iterations. We want to provide a platform to discuss the truth. Unlike them, we don’t delete posts or block users and comments because we don’t agree. We are open to friendly discourse. We don’t post and promote stories we know are not true to push our agenda. If you care about our students, our schools, and our community, feel free to follow the North Shore Strong page on Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you! Signed, Your neighbors, parents, grandparents, and the community members of

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OVER 30 PEOPLE were sworn into various boards, committees and roles, including former mayor Bruce Kennedy as county administrator

Many volunteer to serve Sea Cliff

he Village of Sea Cliff Board of Trustees held an organizational meeting on Monday, April 4, to formally welcome and swear in residents who had been elected or appointed to a variety of community roles. They also acknowledged the retirement of former Trustee Kevin Mcgilloway and former deputy clerk Patricia Guy.

The meeting was held in the Village Court, and the seats were packed with inductees, well-wishers, local officials and family members. Three notable inductees were Nick Pinto and Tannaz NasirzadehBalooch as Trustees and Robin Maynard as Village Justice. Over 25 others were sworn into a variety of roles, from parking violations officers to plumbing inspectors and dog control officers.

TANNAZ NASIRZADEHBALOOCH AND Nick Pinto, above, were sworn in to the Village of Sea Cliff Board of Trustees, for their first and second terms respectively. ROBIN MAYNARD, LEFT, has previously served as Sea Cliff’s associate justice, and will now take up the mantle of village justice. VILLAGE COURT WAS filled with inductees, public officials and their friends and families. who had come out to support them

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Receive a grant, replace a septic system continued from front page ton said. “Since we live on top of water, it’s extremely important to upgrade as many systems as we possibly can.” “Glen Cove is only a small portion, like 100 houses that are not sewered,” she added. “So it’s not … as pressing to them to get a septic system, but the Sea Cliff and Glenwood Landing portion of my district, as well as Sands Point, are the ones that really can benefit more from this program.” The first North Shore business to have its septic systems replaced was Bridge Marina in Bayville, which has a marina and clam bar, a boat sale business and corporate office at three separate locations on Ludlum Avenue. One of its owners, Genevieve Relyea, said that her husband found out about the program by reading about it in the Oyster Bay Herald. Because the business’s three septic systems were over 60 years old, their replacement was a preventive measure. “We’re really committed to being environmentally conscious and environmentally sound,” Relyea said, “particularly because we own a marina at a restaurant that operates on the waterfront, in Mill Creek. And we want to always ensure that we’re taking every available action to protect the environment that we and our customers love and appreciate.” One of Bridge Marina’s locations, at 34 Ludlum Ave., had its septic system replaced in March. The installation took

How to maintain your septic system ■ Regularly pump out your septic tank. ■ Have it inspected at least once a year. ■ Do not park or drive vehicles or equipment over it. ■ Do not build a patio or deck over it, because it could cover the absorption field, where wastewater is absorbed by the surrounding soil, and limit access to the septic tank. ■ Do not flush strong chemicals, such as household bleach, disinfectants, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides or floor cleaner, that could disrupt the system. ■ Do not flush materials that do not easily degrade — paper towels, hygiene products, medications or diapers. ■ Avoid septic tank additives. ■ Avoid garbage disposals or grinders, because they increase the number of solids in the system that need to be filtered. — New York State Department of Health

about a day. Help from the county made applying for the program easy, Relyea said. She was given recommendations for contractors, and the installation was problem-free, prompting her to begin work at the marina’s next location, at 40 Ludlum Ave. “We didn’t want to commit all three immediately and then find out it was a nightmare,” Relyea said. “But the first one was so smooth that, really, we immediately started on the second business.”

Sewer systems pump wastewater to treatment facilities, and do not require regular maintenance like septic systems. DeRiggi-Whitton acknowledged, however, installing these systems in her district would cost more, because properties are widely spaced. According to SEPTIC, new cleanwater septic systems use nitrogenreducing technology that helps convert

the organic nitrogen found in wastewater into harmless nitrogen gas. For easier maintenance, the systems’ separate compartments are replaceable, so homeowners don’t have to dig up the entire system. The upgrade will help reduce levels of bacteria found in the water. “This is kind of a replacement of the cesspool,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It’s like a new design of a septic tank, basically, that is just much more efficient as far as getting nitrogen out of the water.” Homeowners and small businesses with septic systems that produce no more than 1,000 gallons of wastewater per day and are not connected to a sewer district are eligible for the program. A three-year maintenance agreement is included with the installation. “It’s really important to do everything we can to not only locate the septic systems, but see if they’re working correctly,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “See if the nitrogen levels are high in the soil, and then, where we can, to replace them with a system like these.” Although the grants cover most of the cost of the replacement and installation, home and business owners are responsible for some of the expenses. Even so, Relyea said, the benefits for the environment are well worth it. “If we don’t proactively take some steps to protect the environment,” she said, “we’re not going to have it forever.”

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supply drive for Ukraine. Before long, Ukraine. Four-year-old Mathias Miranda Tessa’s classmates and their parents said they wanted to support the effort. inspired his mother, Anna ZevallosWithin two weeks, Zamecka-Zea collect- Miranda, to get involved. He wanted to participate in the drive to ed boxes spilling over help Tessa, who is his with clothing, shoes, perfriend. sonal hygiene products, Zevallos-Miranda, of toys, and children’s and Glen Head, described adult diapers. Tessa as a powerhouse. Tessa was an enthusi“We’re so very proud of astic participant, encourTessa for taking this iniaging her classmates to tiative and having been join in. Her mother said such a great helper,” she that Tessa eventually said. “Not only collecting understood that many of the toys and all of that, the supplies would be [but] she’s been really g ive n t o c h i l d r e n i n involved in helping to sort Ukraine. and pack.” “Well, she is 5, so I try It’s important, Zevallosto explain to her a little JOLANTA ZAMECKA Miranda added, to teach bit,” Zamecka-Zea said. Vice chair, Holocaust children the power of “She did ask me if this Memorial and Tolerance community, collective was for her, because she action and civic engageknows she’s a part of this, Center of Nassau ment. “We do talk to Mathand then I told her no, this County ias about giving back,” was for the Ukrainian she said, “and he understands that children.” Zamecka-Zea said she knew that sometimes we have to share what we Tessa fully understood the drive’s pur- have with others.” Children in Ukraine have been in pose when, after being asked by a classmate if anything was for them, she danger since the Russian invasion responded without hesitation that began. According to a March 24 report everything was for the children of from the United Nations Children’s

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COMMUNITY UPDATE Library at 7 p.m. to make mason jar wood box centerpieces. Create your very own centerpiece with painted mason jars. Finish them off with fairy lights or twine for a more rustic look. For details, contact the library at (516) 922-1212.

Friday, April 8 Miss Alex’s spring storytime Join Miss Alex at the Gold Coast Public Library from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for a fun seasonal toddler storytime. Children ages 2 to 5 will read interactive books, learn fingerplays, dance, sing, and make a craft. This is an in-person program and will meet in the library annex.

Flowers and vegetables Head over to the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library at 7 p.m. for an in-person presentation by Paul Levine. Learn proper watering and lighting, the benefits of planting in containers or the ground, and how to extend the life of your plants. For more information call the library at (516) 922-1212.

Saturday, April 9 Dancercise with Carol Head over to the Locust Valley Library from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. to participate in dancercise meetings in the MNA Community Room. Ten sessions for $50, and each session is limited to 15 students. Register online or in person and bring your payment to the adult main desk. Bring sneakers, a towel, and your passion to dance your way to a healthier you.

Captain Henry Green Head to the North Shore Historical Museum at 2 p.m. to learn about the life and times of Captain Henry Green. Author and story-teller Rosemary McKinley has dug deep into the life and adventures of this sailor, who was born in Sag Harbor and went to sea for the first time aboard the ship “Fair Helen” in 1817. He went on to captain the ship “Hannibal” and several other whaling vessels and achieved substantial wealth before finishing his seafaring career as captain of the ship “Huron.” For tickets, go to https://northshorehistoricalmuseum.org/.

Sunday, April 10 Magic trick workshop

Visit the Locust Valley Library from 2 to 3 p.m. to learn from Long Island magician John Reid, who will show children eight and up how to conduct your very own magic tricks. Register on their website now, as space is limited. For questions, speak with Tanya Thurman at (516) 671-1837.

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Medical marijuana educational program Head over to the Bayville Free Library at 7 p.m. for an informative program on the facts and myths of medical marijuana. This program will review the medicinal effects of the cannabinoids CBD and THC. You will learn about the conditions that medicinal cannabis is commonly used for and review the data that supports its use. The New York State medical cannabis program will be discussed in detail. Presented by Dr. Diana Martins-Welch, Attending Physician in Palliative Medicine at Northwell Health. Contact Kristy Fumante at (516) 628-2765 for further details. at 3 p.m. for the annual spring concert, Concert Band Classics and Virtuoso Artistry. Enjoy music by Richard Rodgers, Philip Sparke, Gustav Holst and others. Admission is free. For further information, call (516) 375-4957.

Monday, April 11 Gatsby’s Long Island The Glen Cove Senior Center welcomes Monica Randall, author, photographer, lecturer, and historic preservationist at 1 p.m. F. Scott Fitzgerald began writing his iconic novel, “The Great Gatsby,” while residing on Gateway Drive in Great Neck. You must be 60 years of age or older to become a member of the Senior Center. For further information, please call the Senior Center at (516) 759-9610.

Eating the rainbow Join Marny White for an online nutrition lesson hosted by the Gold Coast Public

Library at 7 p.m. Learn about macro- and micro-nutrients, their biological functions and benefits, hidden nutrition pitfalls, and where to find satisfying sources of nutrition. Valuable wellness resources provided. For further details, call the library at (516) 759-8300.

Tuesday, April 12 Bayville book club Stop by the Bayville Free Library from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a meeting of the Bayville Book Club. This meeting will be held in the library meeting room. Those who prefer may attend virtually via Zoom. The book for this month is “The Cape Doctor,” by E.J. Levy. A fascinating historical novel, it is the story of an eminent 19th century surgeon’s rise from penniless Irish girl to one of the most celebrated and accomplished figures of the time. Inspired by the life of Dr. James Miranda Barry (born Margaret

Pop into Still Partners in Sea Cliff from 8 to 11 p.m. for a tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Two pianists will compete in a duel of pianos to settle the debate once and for all in this free event.

Anne Bulkley circa 1795), E. J. Levy’s enthralling novel brings this captivating character vividly alive. Register at their website for the zoom link.

Angela Reich book signing Head to Theodore’s Books at 7 p.m. for an evening with Long Island author Angela Reich as she speaks about and signs copies of her novel, “Shipwreck of Hopes.” The novel sweeps the reader from a desolate island beach in America, across the Atlantic to war-torn Italy to tell a story of shipwreck, deception, thievery, and murder on treacherous seas. The event is free and open to the public; for more information call Theodore’s Books at (516) 636-5550.

Wednesday, April 13 Adult craft Visit the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public

The Village of Sea Cliff will be holding a Board of Trustees meeting on April 11 at 6 p.m. The Town of Oyster Bay Town Board will meet at 10 a.m. on April 12. The Village of Sea Cliff Architectural Review Board will be meeting on April 12 at 7 p.m. The Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Bayville has a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on April 12. The City of Glen Cove City Council is meeting on April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

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ment by press time. ing that local governments whose resiA bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul dents had been customers of NYAW last November, which was sponsored would eventually attempt to purchase by State Sen. Jim Gaughran and State its operations and municipalize their Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, allowed water. The North Shore for the creation of the Water Authority plans to N o r t h S h o r e Wa t e r do this by selling municiAuthority to municipalize pal bonds to raise the the water. It will consist money, rather than raisof a six-person board, ing taxes or using money with two representatives from any budgets. from the Town of Oyster “That settlement Bay (on behalf of Glen agreement contains the H e a d a n d G l e n wo o d structure for the municiLanding residents) and palization of the North one each from Sea Cliff, Shore water district,” Sea Glen Cove, Roslyn Harbor Cliff Mayor Elena Villaand Old Brookville. fane explained. “So now “Safe, clean and affordit’s up to the board memable drinking water bers from the municipali- James VersockI should not be a luxury,” ties to pick up the cudgel Sea Cliff village trustee Town of Oyster Bay and move this thing forSupervisor Joseph Saladiward.” no said in a public stateOn Jan. 3, American Water Works ment released on Monday. “It should finalized the sale of New York Ameri- be a dependable resource.” can Water to Liberty Utilities, an Sea Cliff ’s representative on the American subsidiary of the Canadian NSWA is Village Trustee James Vercompany Algonquin Power and Utili- socki, an attorney who specializes in ties. labor and employment. Before being Representatives of Liberty Utilities named to the water authority, Versocki did not respond to requests for com- was at the forefront of the struggle

nstead of private companies, our water will be regulated by a public service commission.

against NYAW and a member of North here, you know,” Pombar explained. Shore Concerned Citizens. According “We’re not talking about reducing to Versocki, the process of municipal- things by 10 or 20 dollars. The reducizing water service, though it will like- tions are significant.” For Villafane, what is most imporly take as long as 18 months, will ultitant is having Sea Cliff ’s mately be rewarding for water be operated publicthe village. ly rather than by the pri“We want to get cheap, vate sector. “Liberty and high-quality water for all New York American of our residents,” VerWater, they’re stocksocki said. “Instead of based companies,” she private companies, our said. “A municipal water water will be regulated authority is working by a public service comsolely for the benefit of mission.” t h e c o m m u n i t y, n o t George Pombar, of focused on making a Glen Head, another memprofit for stockholders.” ber of the authority, was Many residents will be one of the founders of following the water North Shore Concerned authority’s efforts closely. Citizens. Pombar agreed GeorGe Pombar Agatha Nadel, of Sea with Versocki that while Member, North Shore Cliff, one of the founding the path ahead may be members of North Shore difficult, the benefits will Water Authority Concerned Citizens, said be well worth it. According to Pombar, a resident of Glen Head the new agency can’t afford to let resican pay as much as $200 a month for dents down. “We’ve been working towards this water, while a resident of Jericho, living in the Jericho Water District — a goal for years now,” Nadel said, “and governmental entity — might pay only we haven’t struggled for this long just to lose this fight.” $10. “We’re talking major difference

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North, not to mention numerous other venues across Long Island. Barnaby recently won an honorable mention at the Art League of Long Island’s member show. “Because he paints our surroundings, specifically our Sea Cliff community, so beautifully,” Hunt said, “it’s just wonderful that his work can be shown at a central location like the library.“ The walls of the gallery space in the back of the library are specifically used to showcase local artist’s works. Most of the pieces on display this April were painted by Barnaby over the last few months. In March the paintings and art he showed were mainly focused on Sea Cliff. This month his works highlight New York. A central piece is of two people enjoying an ice cream cone in front of a cast iron façade in SoHo, called The Ice Cream Break. “I figured that Sea Cliff people had probably seen enough Sea Cliff stuff already,” Barnaby said. “I thought that by adding these paintings, it’d give people a little more variety.” Barnaby said he thinks Sea Cliff is right to highlight its local artists, calling it one of the community’s many strengths. “Sea Cliff has always been a village of artists, as long as I’ve been living here,” Barnaby said. “We’re an artsy type of community, and I think it’s great we celebrate that.”

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Visitors stopping by the Sea Cliff Village Library will can’t help but notice a room filled with paintings and prints of beaches, sea gulls, historic landmarks and people enjoying ice cream. The artwork of long-time Sea Cliff resident Doug Barnaby, which was initially on display at the library in March, will remain throughout April. The collection captures local Long Island scenes, as well as iconic New York landmarks. The Sea Cliff Arts Council, which is sponsoring the exhibit, seeks to promote and support the artistic community. They seek to make the arts a prominent and vital presence in the village, through art showcases, invitational art exhibitions, and by promoting local artists like Barnaby to exhibit works at the library for two months at a time. Heidi Hunt, co-chair of the Arts Council, said there’s a need to highlight artists. “It’s incredibly important for us to provide Sea Cliff artists a space to show their work,” Hunt explained. “It opens our visitor’s eyes, literally to a visual art form they wouldn’t experience otherwise.” Barnaby began his studies under Harold Stevenson in 1966, a protégé of famed American artist Norman Rockwell, at the Stevenson Academy of Tradition Painting, which no longer exists. He also studied with Attila Hejja, a prize winning

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ONE OF BARNABY’S favorite pieces in the exhibition, this work is called, The Ice Cream Break. illustrator who served as an official artist for NASA’s Apollo and Mars space programs. Barnaby has worked with oils, pastels and pencil, but currently focuses mostly on acrylics. One significant aspect of his work is the varying relationships between light and shadow. He is drawn to a wide variety of subjects, including seascapes, especially in and around his native Sea Cliff. He is also fascinated by cityscapes

and buildings. “I like city scenes, and scenes with people,” Barnaby explained. “I love subway platforms, children, seagulls. My body of work is very eclectic.” Barnaby has previously been featured as the Artist of the Month at the Sea Cliff Village Library and has exhibited his work at Sea Cliff ’s Michael Anthony Gallery. In addition to this local acknowledgement, he’s exhibited at Setauket’s Gallery

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Planning to unite Long Island’s Asian Americans By LETISHA DASS ldass@liherald.com

Anti-Asian sentiment has grown since the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Pew Research Center, one-third of Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks or other violence against them. Since the pandemic began, 31 percent of Asian Americans say they have been more likely than any other minority group to be the subject of racial slurs and jokes. “We need that to stop,” said Farrah Mozawalla, of Woodbury, the former executive director of the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs and the first Muslim ever appointed as a department head in the county. “We are all Americans. We all believe in the same values, and it’s now time for us to combat this hatred and discrimination.” Mozawalla has founded the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement, which was launched on March 23 at the Mansion in Glen Cove. A large crowd of supporters from across Long Island gathered in support of the nonprofit, which will advocate for Asian Americans and use research and data to uncover the roots of the discrimination they face. “We need something to unite the communities and advocate for them, and we need to work together, not work in solo,” Mozawalla said. “So this organization really does that. It takes the Chinese, the Indian, the Pakistani, the Korean, and we all kind of come together, and when we’re united, we’re powerful, because unity gives us strength.” “This is the American dream,” U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said at the institute’s launch. “This is all different groups of people coming together to celebrate what we have and to try to figure out how we can work together to accomplish big things.” AAIRE’s founding board consists of former County Executive Laura Curran; Mozawalla; Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, founder of the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee and medical director of NYU Langone Brooklyn Cardiology Associates in Park Slope; Dr. Sadia Chaudhury, the founder and executive director of Arise Wellness Psychology; Cherry Huang, founding president of Chinese University Alumni Alliance; and Dawei Zhou, founding member and vice chairman of the

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THE BOARD OF the Asian American Institute for Research and Engagement includes, from left, Laura Curran, Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, Farrah Mozawalla, Cherry Huang, Dawei Zhou and Dr. Sadia Chaudhury. Long Island Chinese American Association. “This is really the first research institute of its kind in the country,” Curran said. “I thought, it’s a great opportunity to gather the data, to get all the metrics together so that there would be an organization that could really advocate for the very diverse Asian community.” The goal of AAIRE is to empower and unite Asian Americans through education and awareness, uncover structural inequities that Asian Americans face, and combat discrimination. “Before you can look at any other disparity,” Mozawalla said, “you really have to look at why people feel like they are second-class citizens— why do they feel uncomfortable taking a train or going to your local grocery store?” Sabrina Guo, 16, of Oyster Bay Cove, said she believed that AAIRE would help combat misinformation and anti-Asian hate. “I think that the institute can really bring a lot more credible sources and

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information and data that will shatter some of the falsehoods that are out there, and really help policymakers establish policies that would really help the people,” said Guo, the recipient of the 2022 Princeton Prize in Race Relations and the Herald’s 2021 Person of the Year. “We live in one of the most democratic countries in the world, and yet many Americans live in the fear of racial violence,” Guo said. “That’s why we need to stand up and speak out against all forms of racism and hatred, and find a common ground to work together and build understanding, trust and solidarity on a community base level.” Last May, President Biden signed a bill that addressed hate crimes against Asian Americans, intended to raise public awareness of such crimes and make it easier to report them. The Department of Justice pledged to expedite the review of hate crimes and make grants available to local law enforcements for investigations. “It’s really important that we have rep-

resentation for this community, and all communities, and to fight for equal rights here,” said Amanda Field, a Plainview Water District commissioner who is running to represent the North Shore in the State Assembly. “Farrah has done such hard work in her previous role, and to have this expand … is so important, especially as we see, year after year, the Asian population expanding here on Long Island.” AAIRE’s plan is to tackle the problem of incomplete data on hate crimes with a major research effort, and to help lawmakers address the issue. “We’re in a work in progress to try and live up to that idea that all men and women have a divine spark and are entitled to be treated with human respect and dignity,” Suozzi said. “It’s a community that’s finding its voice,” Curran said of Asian Americans. “I think it’s a community that also understands that its strength is found when it comes together.”

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FEMA Risk Rating 2.0: What S.C. needs to know By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Residents of Sea Cliff could see increased insurance premiums on existing flood insurance policies that renew after April 1, due to the National Flood Insurance Program’s new system for setting prices. The new rating methodology, called Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action, ensures “flood insurance rates are actuarily sound, equitable, easier to understand and better reflect an individual property’s flood risk,” according to a release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. For new policies, this rating system has already been used since Oct. 1 of last year. Risk Rating 2.0 compares rate changes to the old, legacy rating system that has been in place since the 1970s. “The comparison data debunks a huge myth held by many critics of the new methodology that under the old system, flood insurance rates were not subject to regular annual increases,” David Maurstad, the senior executive of the National Flood Insurance Program said in FEMA’s release. “The truth is rates have gone up every year for all policyholders and will continue to do so if no action is taken. “The side-by-side comparisons show some policyholders now will experience decreases under year one of Risk Rating

2.0 while a majority of remaining policy- saw widespread damage during Superholders will see premium increases most- storm Sandy in 2012 — the base floodplain ly on par with what they already pay,” where flood elevations are provided are also considered when determining risk. Maurstad added of the change. On FEMA’s website, a Flood Insurance FEMA said part of the changes now considers the cost to rebuild, an aspect Rate Map, can help determine risk by location. At Mike Walsh’s that ensures “equitable” rates State Farm Insurance office for all policyholders. in Bellmore, Chris Bauer, the Glen Head resident Steven agency’s flood specialist, Warshaw, a real estate broker, showed the Herald how believes that these changes, FEMA’s mapping system while unfortunate, are ineviworks. Entering an exact table. address into the mapping ser“I do think these changes vice, FEMA takes things such are necessary,” Warshaw as location from the shoreline explained. “If you look at and elevation into account, what’s happening everythus determining the risk for where, with climate change flooding. Maps are drawn especially, it’s all happening based on where there were close to the water.” According to Redfin, a full- ROBERT KENNEY losses and damage due to floods. service real estate brokerage Sea Cliff resident Insurance companies like that details market trends, State Far m cannot write approximately 143 homes in Sea Cliff are at risk for flooding. Within National Flood Insurance policies — they 30 years an estimated further eight homes must be written through FEMA. With will be at risk. This will put 8 percent of that said, an agency’s licensing can allow the village in danger of flooding, with for employees within that agency to write homes along the Boulevard and Shore a flood policy through FEMA, using the mapping system as a tool to determine Road most likely to be affected. High Risk areas for flooding, as defined risk. Flood insurance policies through by FEMA, are areas with a 1 percent annual chance of flooding and 26 percent FEMA require the first year’s premium chance of flooding over a 30-year mort- be paid in full. After that, Bauer added, gage. In Sea Cliff — a community that customers can opt to have flood and home

or better or worse, people are always going to be drawn to the sea.

insurance monthly premiums built into a mortgage payment. For example, if home insurance costs $120 a month, flood insurance costs $200 a month, and a mortgage is $3,000 a month, those three amounts would be lumped together into one monthly payment. According to FEMA, there are some things that will not change with Risk Rating 2.0, such as limiting annual premium increases which requires that most existing rates cannot increase more than 18 percent in one year. Additionally, Flood Insurance Rate Maps will still be used. Risk Rating 2.0 State Profiles can be found on FEMA’s website, fema.gov, along with additional information that further details the new system. Downloadable Excel sheets are provided, and breakdown a state by zip code, so homeowners can see what to expect. Premium increases from $10 to $120 or more a month can be expected, however, some policies in Sea Cliff will see significant premium decreases. According to FEMA, potential and existing National Flood Insurance policyholders should contact their insurance company or agency to learn about their specific rates, and if the changes will affect their policy. Will Sheeline contributed to this story.

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MARY STANCO, LEFT, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, Angelina Stanco-Stone, Stella Shank, Henryk Nowicki and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi gathered with the Regency’s community to commemorate the $1,000 donated to the VFW.

Regency donates $1,000 to VFW When the Regency redecorated their hallways, they decided to have a sidewalk sale of their older paintings on March 10 to help raise funds for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347, who have been without a home base since the fire in August 2021. The goal was to raise at least $200. They raised $570 and the Regency kicked in an extra $430. In the living room of the Regency, 75 paintings — ranging from $5 to $10 dollars

— were sold within the hour as family, friends, and staff offered to help by purchasing the paintings. On March 15, Stella Shank, executive director of the Regency and the Regency community gathered to give Henryk Nowicki, the VFW commander a $1,000 check. Phoenix Rising Committee members as well as U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi attended the event to show their support.

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GAITLEY STEVENSON-MATHEWS, LEFT, Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Gracie Donaldson, Shop Glen Head promotions manager, Kalla Huangfu, Lash Lure owner, and Deborah Orgel-Gordon, founder of Shop Glen Head celebrated the grand opening of Lash Lure.

Ribbon Cutting at Lash Lure A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Shop Glen Head on April 4 to celebrate the grand opening of Lash Lure in Glen Head. Lash Lure, at 58 Glen Head Road in Glen Head, offers eyelash extensions created by owner Kalla Huangfu. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Huangfu was presented with commemorative certificates and citations from Shop Glen Head and the office of Nassau County Executive Delia DeRiggi-Whitton. Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews, a board member of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce, was also in attendance. Refreshments, from Gemelli Gourmet Market North in Glen Head, were served at the event.

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LEGAL NOTICE Conference - 6:00pm Board Meeting - 7:00pm Village Board Meeting Dates Monday April 4, 2022 Meeting Wednesday 4/6/2022 @ 6pm Monday April 11, 2022 Hearing Monday May 2, 2022 Monday May 9, 2022 Monday June 6, 2022 Monday June 13, 2022 Tuesday July 5, 2022 Conference Monday July 11, 2022 Monday August 1, 2022 Tuesday September 2, 2022 Monday September 12, 2022 Monday October 3, 2022 Tuesday October 11, 2022 Monday November 7, 2022 Monday November 14, 2022 Monday December 5, 2022 Monday December 12, 2022 Tuesday January 3, 2023 Monday January 9, 2023 Monday February 6, 2023 Monday February 13, 2023 Monday March 6, 2023 Monday March 13, 2023 Monday April 3, 2023 Meeting Dated: April 4, 2022 Marianne Lennon Village Clerk 130589 LEGAL NOTIC ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ___________________ ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor 130539 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 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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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF 2022 ASSESSMENT ROLL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessment Roll of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, Nassau County, New York, for the year 2022 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. Said Assessment Roll will remain on file with the Village Clerk, located at Village Hall, 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY, subject to public inspection as of April 1, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dated: April 1, 2022 Winsome Citarella, Clerk Treasurer 130591 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the previously scheduled meeting of the Village of Brookville Board of Trustees to be held on Tuesday April 19, 2022 has been changed to Tuesday, April 26, 2022; 6:30 p.m. at the AHRC, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, New York. This notice is pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meeting Law. BY THE ORDER OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Winsome Citarella Clerk Treasurer DATED: March 16, 2022 130590 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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 2022-2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brookville will hold a public hearing on April 26, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. at the AHRC, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the subject of said hearing will be the proposed budget of revenues and expenditures for the Village for the fiscal year June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023. Under the proposed budget, no compensation is proposed to be given to any member of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the Tentative Budget is available at the Village Office, 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY 11545, where it may be inspected by any interested person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on usual business hours from the date of this notice until the time of hearings. All persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. All citizens have a right to attend the public hearing and provide written and oral comments and to ask questions concerning the proposed Village Budget. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dated: April 1, 2022 Winsome Citarella, Clerk Treasurer 130592

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO SOBRE LA VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO ANUAL Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH SHORE CENTRAL, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK (17 DE MAYO DE 2022) POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el 5 de mayo de 2022, a las 7:45 p. m., se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar North Shore Central, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, en la escuela secundaria del distrito, 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, Nueva York, para presentar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2022-2023 y para debatir sobre los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito Escolar durante el siguiente año escolar, y otros asuntos según la autorización de la Ley de Educación. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del Distrito Escolar podrá obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá el próximo año para fines escolares (Presupuesto propuesto), junto con cualquier resolución que se presente a los votantes,

en cada sede escolar y en la oficina del Distrito, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., durante los catorce (14) días previos a la reunión y elección anuales y el día de la elección, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación, mediante una máquina de votación, sobre la propuesta a continuación se realizará el 17 de mayo de 2022, desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 10:00 p. m., en el gimnasio de la escuela secundaria North Shore Senior: PROPUESTA N.º 1 PRESUPUESTO ESCOLAR 2022-2023 SE RESUELVE que se aprobará el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar North Shore Central para el año escolar 2022-2023 propuesto por la Junta de Educación, de conformidad con la sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación, y que los impuestos necesarios se gravarán por consiguiente sobre los bienes inmuebles sujetos a tributación del Distrito. POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que en dicha elección, que se celebrará el 17 de mayo de 2022, los votantes calificados también elegirán tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación para tres períodos de tres años, que abarcan desde el 1 de julio de 2022 hasta el 30 de junio de 2025. Los candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación pueden ser nominados solamente mediante solicitud. Los candidatos se presentan en general y las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico para el cual esté nominado el candidato. Cada solicitud deberá estar dirigida a la Secretaría del Distrito, deberá estar firmada por setenta y dos (72) votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar, deberá incluir la residencia de cada suscriptor y el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Cada solicitud deberá ser presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, ubicada en 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, Nueva York 11579, a más tardar el 18 de abril de 2022, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p. m. SE NOTIFICA también que las personas deben estar registradas para tener derecho a votar. La Junta de Registradores se reunirá para registrar a los votantes el sábado 7 de mayo de 2022, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en la oficina administrativa de las escuelas North Shore, en 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, Nueva York 11579. Quienes se hayan registrado anteriormente para alguna elección anual o especial del Distrito y quienes hayan votado en cualquiera de

esas elecciones del Distrito celebradas en los cuatro años calendario anteriores (2018-2021), o las personas que estén registradas para votar en las elecciones generales dentro del Distrito, según la sección 352 de la Ley de Elecciones, no necesitan registrarse para ser elegibles para votar en dicha elección anual del Distrito. SE NOTIFICA también que el Registro del Distrito estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. durante los cinco (5) días previos a la votación anual del presupuesto y elección, excepto los sábados y domingos cuando podrá ser inspeccionado, con cita previa, de 9:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar deben completarse en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s /absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico ciampib@northshorescho ols.org o por teléfono al (516) 277-7801. Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse, al menos, siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral debe enviarse por correo postal al solicitante, o el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral debe entregarse personalmente al solicitante o su apoderado designado. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 18 de abril de 2022. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita previa el sábado anterior a la elección, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 10:00 a. m. La Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes del 17 de mayo de 2022 a las 5:00 p. m. para que se escrutinen. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la sección 2018-d de la Ley de Educación,

cualquier persona que preste servicio en el ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, se puede registrar para votar en la próxima elección del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden obtener un formulario de registro poniéndose en contacto con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-277-7801), fax (516-277-7805), correo electrónico (ciampib@northshorescho ols.org), por correo postal (112 Franklin Ave. Sea Cliff, NY 11579) o personalmente (durante el horario de atención habitual o entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.). Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito para pedir una solicitud del distrito. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal en la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Las boletas electorales militares se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de mayo de 2022 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 17 de mayo de 2022 si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un Formulario de registro para los votantes militares, una Solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se adjuntará un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme parte. Este se publicará en el sitio web del Distrito. AVISO APROBADO: 24 de marzo de 2022 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH SHORE CENTRAL EN GLEN HEAD, GLENWOOD LANDING, SEA CLIFF, CONDADO DE NASSAU,

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (MAY 17, 2022) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the North Shore Central School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, will be held at the District’s High School, 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, New York, on May 5, 2022 at 7:45 p.m. for the presentation of the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and for the purpose of discussing the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the School District during the ensuing school year, and for the transaction of such other business as is authorized by the Education Law. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (Proposed Budget) may be obtained by any resident of the School District at each schoolhouse and at the District Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen (14) days preceding the annual meeting and election, and on the day of the election, together with the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that voting, by voting machine, will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 at the Gymnasium of the North Shore Senior High School, on the following Proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET 2022-2023 RESOLVED, that the North Shore Central School District budget for the school year 2022-2023 proposed by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law shall be approved and the necessary taxes be levied therefore on the taxable real property of the District.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that at said election to be held on May 17, 2022, qualified voters shall also elect three (3) members to the Board of Education for three, three-year terms commencing July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2025. Candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition. Candidates run at large and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by seventy-two (72) qualified voters of the School District, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Each such petition shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office, located at 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York 11579 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on or before April 18, 2022. NOTICE is also given that persons must be registered in order to be entitled to vote. The Board of Registrars will meet to register voters on Saturday, May 7, 2022, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the North Shore Schools Administrative Office, 112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York 11579. Persons who shall have been previously registered for any District annual or special election and who shall have voted at any such District election held in the prior four calendar years (2018-2021), and/or persons who are registered to vote at general elections within the District pursuant to Election Law §352, need not register to be eligible to vote at said Annual District Election. NOTICE is also given that the District Register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the five (5) days immediately preceding this Annual Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday, and Saturday when it may be inspected, by appointment, between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file

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SAGE gives senior center a cash donation By LETISHA DASS ldass@liherald.com

SAGE Foundation was founded in 2005 by former Glen Cove Mayor Vincent Suozzi as a nonprofit to help raise funds for the Glen Cove Senior Center. The assistance of the foundation has helped the center provide programs, staffing, and services for the city’s elderly. On March 31, SAGE Foundation members Carolynn Eipel, president, Lee DelValle, corresponding secretary, Pete Heilig, treasurer, and Anthony Jimenez, director of Glen Cove Veterans Affairs and a SAGE board member, presented a check of roughly $22,600 to Christine Rice, executive director of Glen Cove Senior Center. Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck and Deputy Mayor Donna McNaughton were also at the event to show their support.

“That additional money helps to offset what they received from like the county and the state,” Eipel said. “So, it makes a big difference.” The funding will enable the center to keep its social workers, who assist members in housing, healthcare and other needs. They are currently available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and sometimes even later, Rice said. “The donations that we get,” DelValle said, “help us directly support a social worker here at the center, which is vital. And the programs and all the activities and programs that are done here at the center helps.” Over the years, Heilig stated, SAGE has been able to give the center over $150,000 in donations. The funds have helped give center members a chance to participate in fun activities, including

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s /absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email ciampib@northshorescho ols.org or phone (516) 277-7801. Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 18, 2022. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 am on the Saturday prior to the election. Absentee ballots must be received at the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 in order to be canvassed. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-277-7801), facsimile (516-277-7805), email (ciampib@northshorescho ols.org), mail (112 Franklin Ave. Sea Cliff, NY 11579), or in person (during regular office hours or between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by

requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 17, 2022 if showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on the District’s website. NOTICE APPROVED: March 24, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, NORTH SHORE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT GLEN HEAD, GLENWOOD LANDING, SEA CLIFF, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK ELIZABETH A. CIAMPI, DISTRICT CLERK 130429

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LEGAL NOTICE THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, Nassau County, New York in the main administration building of AHRC located at 189 Wheatley Road in said Village on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views. The hearing will be on the site plan review application of Amy and Everett Johnson, owners of a 2.91 acre parcel of land located in the Village at 93 Brookville Road, known as section 18, block 6, lot 7 on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County and located in the Village’s R-2 Residence District which permits single family dwellings on lots having a minimum area of two acres. Applicants seek site plan approval to construct a new single family dwelling and related amenities on said property. The above application is on file at the Village office located at 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY 11545 where it may be reviewed between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm by appointment (516-626-1792) during usual business days until the time of the hearing. March 25, 2022 Edward Haleman Chairman 130588

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LEGAL NOTICE THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BROOKVILLE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Brookville, Nassau County, New York, in the main administration building of AHRC located at 189 Wheatley Road in said Village on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. when all interested persons will be given an opportunity to express their views. The hearing will be on the site plan review application of Dinesh and Preetika Sethi, owners of a 1.94 acre parcel of land located in the Village at 20 Meadowood Lane and known as section 18, block D, lot 2339 on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County. The property is located in the Village’s R-2 Residence District which permits single family dwellings on lots having a minimum area of two acres. Applicants seek site plan approval for a swimming pool, pool patio, spa, pergola and various other site improvements on said property. The above application is on file at the Village office located at 18 Horse Hill Road, Brookville, NY 11545 where it may be reviewed between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:00 pm by appointment (516-626-1792) during the regular hours of the usual business days until the time of the hearing. March 25, 2022 Edward Haleman Chairman 130587

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musical shows and entertainment, mediation therapy, yoga chair therapy, dance therapy and Tai Chi classes. The donations have helped the center to buy equipment for their community, such as wireless tour guide headsets and program supplies; and to purchase and maintain programs such as Dakim BrainFitness to help members improve their cognitive abilities. The center receives its funding through grants from the United States Administration of Aging, the New York Office for the Aging, and the Nassau County Office for the Aging. All supplemental donations go through SAGE. Eipel mentioned that many community members have also made donations. “That's a big thing,” Eipel said. “So, we've had some people that were members here at the senior center that have died, and their families made a generous donation to the senior center through SAGE, and we pass it through to the senior center.” “People here really care about each other,” DelValle said. “And they support us as a foundation, so that we are able to support the city’s center, which is vital to this community. Our aging community here is large, and it's getting bigger.” The center is trying to add additional programs for seniors since most coronavirus restrictions have been lifted. It has in the past provided bus trips for outings such as baseball games and to tour Sagamore Hill. “Now that we are past Covid restric-

tions, we are starting on our bus trips again,” Rice said. “We're really trying to add as many programs as we can, as the seniors are now becoming more comfortable coming back in and being among their friends and having lunch.” DelValle said that the center was “incredible” to its members during the pandemic. She recalled how the center delivered hundreds of meals and continuously made daily wellness calls to check on the members. “The outreach here is really amazing,” DelValle said. “And the staff here is wonderful, and we feel very privileged to be able to help them. We're really very grateful to what they do here at the center.” “There are so many programs that go on here that are so enriching for so many people,” Eipel said. “[With the SAGE donation] they're able to do so much more.” SAGE will be hosting its annual golf outing to help raise additional donations for Glen Cove’s Senior Center on June 6 at Glen Cove’s golf course. Tee-off will start at noon and box lunches and beverages will be provided. The fundraiser will include a dinner and cocktail hour at The Metropolitan, where there will be music, raffles, and an auction. Additionally, emergency service chiefs will be honored at the dinner. To register for the annual golf outing and to make donations to Glen Cove Senior Center, visit https://www.glencovesage.org/join-our-fundraisers/

obituaries Claire Caroline Busching Claire Caroline Busching, 88, of Sea Cliff, died on March 21. Adoring wife of Allen; beloved mother to Robin Anderson (Richard Anderson), Darlene Becker (Jack Becker), Sharon Burke (Stephen Burke), and Mark Busching (Sandra Busching); cherished grandmother of Matthew Dynes, Andrew Dynes, Kyle Becker, Brett Becker, Lauren Pierce, Bryan Burke, Corey Burke, Lindsey Burke, William Busching, and Robert Busching, as well as fifteen great-grandchildren; dear sister to Kurt and the late Robert Hummel. Born in Hamden, Connecticut, Busching met her husband while attending Syracuse University. The couple lived in Sea Cliff for over 62 years. The family will have a private memorial service.

Marcos A. Taveras Marcos A. Taveras, 60, of Glen Cove, died on March 20. Beloved husband of Altagracia; loving father of Marcos J., Gladys M., Emmanuel and Massiel; dear brother of Adelaida, Hilda, Felix, Rosa, Iris and Hector; cherished grandfather

of eight. Arrangements and service entrusted to Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home. Interment at The Evergreens Cemetery.

Jean A. Bolitho Jean A. Bolitho, nee Rahilly of Bayville died peacefully on March 23. She was the loving mother of Michael (Frances), Barbara (Eddie), Susan (Kenny) and Mark (Adele). Cherished Gram of Kelly, Andrew, Hayley, Sean, Matthew, Sadie, Ryan, Drew, Annalee, Leah and Madison. Above all, she was devoted to her family. Bolitho enjoyed the family’s annual “Cousin’s Camp”. She loved visits from her grandchildren, reading, game shows, and soaking up the sun on warm days. Bolitho touched the lives of many, and helped without judgement, loved without limits, and gave generously. A memorial mass will be held for her on April 24 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of St. Dominic’s in Oyster Bay.

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The North Shore Historical Museum has recently opened its new exhibit of the Harlem Renaissance, which led to a rebirth of pride and interest in African American culture. Critics and audiences nationwide acknowledged the remarkable achievement in literature, music, painting, dance, and other arts. The voice of the “New Ne g ro,” changed the landscape of American society. Black citizens with a strong sense of pride and dignity reacted against stereotypical racial depictions and argued for equality and social justice. Their energy infused the political as well as the artistic world. Admission is free thanks to a private donation. The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. to visitors. The exhibit will be open until June. For further information, visit https://northshorehistoricalmuseum.org/.

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“Don’t delay, make your payment before May 10 to ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to,” Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravo said. The town offers in-person access at Town Hall in Oyster Bay and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card. On May 9 and 10, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring their entire tax bill. There are also outdoor walk-up windows, and a drop box has been installed for residents to make payments when the tax office is closed. Residents who prefer to mail their payments should send them to the Of fice of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Make checks payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, and indicate the property’s section, block and lot and add the telephone number on the check. Tax payments may also be made online through a link on the town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may contact the tax office with any questions about their tax bill at (516) 6246400.

The second half of the 202122 school tax levy was due on April 1 but can be paid without penalty through May 10. After 40 days, state law requires a 1 percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid.

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hether you knew it or not, there are many types of football games. According to Wikipedia, the roster includes Jorkyball, cycle-ball, football tennis, blind football, power chair football, rugby, traditional American football and my favorite, political football. While most of the others (except the gridiron variety) need an explanation, almost everybody knows what a political football is. And one of the best examples is the price of gasoline. JERRY Regardless of the party in power, KREMER gas prices are used regularly as a line of attack on the incumbent leader of the country. Over the past 40-plus years, Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama and now Biden have been the targets of public anger over the price of gasoline. And in most of those instances, the attack on the White House has been nothing more than a cheap shot for political gain.

One of the major causes of sharp hikes in gas prices is wars or political upheaval on far-away continents. In 1973, the ArabIsraeli war caused prices at the pump to skyrocket. That was followed by the IranIraq War, which started in 1980. In the 1990s, the Persian Gulf War made motorists go crazy when the price per gallon spiked. While Saudi Arabia pretends to be our good friend and is always seeking more jets and defensive weapons, the Saudis periodically decide to cut back on oil production, which hits American drivers in the wallets and pocketbooks. Another enemy of the gasoline consumer is Mother Nature. Drivers in New York may pay little attention to disasters or climate-related events in Louisiana or Texas, but an explosion at an offshore oil rig, or a major hurricane, can cause longterm disruption of gas prices. I’ve always wondered why, within minutes after a hurricane slams into one of those key Southern states, the stations around here up their prices. That anticipatory action isn’t due to a shortage; it’s just an example of greed.

For as long as I can remember, the price of gas has gone up and down during the spring and winter seasons, respectively. The jump in price as the weather warms is actually the result of the industry practice of changing the grade of the fuel to adjust to the climate. Summer gasoline costs more to produce, because it’s a special blend that is less polluting and can adapt to the heat. Even though this has been going on for the past 30 years, there are always politicians somewhere waiting to jump on their opponents to cast partisan blame. Another reason for the summer jump in prices is that around April, most oil companies shut down their facilities for maintenance, and are slow to prepare their production for the increased demand from vacationers starting in June. If you’re looking for someone else to blame for the summer rise in the price per gallon, it’s you, me, your neighbors and countless other Americans. Most of us start taking time off in June and many of us take driving vacations, and that trend continues right through Labor Day.

o matter who's in power, the other side will blame them for the high cost of gas.

The extra gas we guzzle puts enormous pressure on refineries, and up go our costs. Over a recent Saturday-night dinner, a few of my friends started complaining about the price of gasoline, and were quick to blame it on President Biden. Because he sits in the Oval Office, he’s the natural target for fuel-cost outrage. But many people forget the fact that the coronavirus pandemic caused a sharp cutback in production, and when the public decided that it was time to get out and start driving again, there wasn’t enough gasoline to meet that sudden burst of demand. That was another open invitation for the refineries to dramatically raise their prices. As we’re seeing, virtually every basic commodity, from corn flakes to car tires, is becoming more costly, but the easiest target for a politician seeking to get a few headlines is the price of gas. There’s no more popular political football, but it’s tossed around for all the wrong reasons. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Facts, fiction and when to fish for shad

’m afraid if you didn’t cut your hair in March, potty train your 2-year-old, castrate your farm animals, quit smoking or get married, you probably missed the optimal moment for such events. That is according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which suggests auspicious dates for various activities, based on the phases of the moon and the alignment of the stars. The almanac, launched in 1792, is now my go-to reliable source of information, meteorological predicRANDI tion and general good-natured kibKREISS itzing. I used to read newspapers and watch TV news, but the OFA claims to be 80 percent accurate, and that’s good enough for me. I’m going with the annual pamphlet that tells me when to plant my tomatoes, based on the tides. If you’ve never read the Almanac, it is now available on Kindle, and as an act of personal devotion to readers, I purchased my own copy for $5.39 so I could write this tribute to a publication that has informed and amused folks for 230 years. It made my day — no, it made my month to read a compilation of anecdotes, folklore, science, magical thinking, histo-

ry, recipes, weather forecasts, farming information, ephemera, origins of month names, friggatriskaidekaphobia trivia (that’s the fear of Friday the 13th), animal signs of the Chinese zodiac and a windfall of homey, heart-warming, salt-of-theearth stories about good people doing kind things. The almanac offers a total, feel-good, not-amoment-too-soon distraction. According to the OFA, this month we will have a Full Pink Moon, which heralds the blossoming of wild ground phlox, one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Moon when the Geese Lay Eggs, for obvious reasons. The Almanac offers random factoids:

If you want to know how much paint you need for a room, or how much wallpaper, or when to go fishing for shad, check out the OFA. One section offers famous last words: “Is it The Fourth?” Thomas Jefferson, our third president and the author of the Declaration of Independence, who died on July 4, 1826. “How were receipts today at Madison Square Garden?” P.T. Barnum, April 7, 1891. “Get my swan costume ready.” Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, Jan. 23, 1931. “Is it not meningitis?” Louisa M. Alcott, March 6, 1888. The OFA does not limit its predictions to the weather or farming. It sees in our future fake leather clothing and shoes made from mushroom roots, jeans recycled for housing insulation and shoes made from soda bottles. In the dead-and-stuffed department, I learned that Comanche, a horse belonging to an officer killed at Little Bighorn in 1876, was given a full funeral, with military honors, in 1890, and then sent to the University of Kansas to be stuffed. He can be seen there today. Also, Owney the terrier, an official U.S. Mail dog, was stuffed and displayed at the 1904 World’s Fair. We all know Trigger trotted down the same path, but did you know that Vladi-

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■ Safe ice thickness for a single person on foot is 3 inches. For an 8-ton truck, it’s 12 inches. ■ The first hurricane of 2022 will be Alex. ■ A fear of toads is bufonophobia; a fear of bees is melissophobia. ■ Playing golf burns the same number of calories per minute per pound of body weight as shoveling grain. ■ You can keep beef in the freezer for six to 12 months, but frankfurters? One to two months.

mir Lenin, who died in 1923, lies somewhat embalmed in a glass tomb in Moscow’s Red Square? Scientists continue the effort to halt the deterioration of his body. Those wacky Russians. Have you seen the signs of spring? According to the almanac, worms begin to emerge from the ground. Indeed, the March moon was the Full Worm Moon. Since ancient times, people have used flora as indicators of when the time is right to plant. For example, when the crocus blooms, it’s the cue to plant radishes, parsnips and spinach. A point of information: Some forwardthinking farmers and ranchers are inviting volunteers to do farm chores for increased fitness. (Sounds like a Tom Sawyer scam to me.) A new thing: mobile grocery stores in trucks that visit numerous neighborhoods. People shop inside the van, which then goes back to restock and then moves on. According to the OFA, pets will soon wear devices that allow them to interface with their veterinarians. Realtors will sell houses with pets included. I recommend the Old Farmer’s Almanac for its forecasts and arcane information and down-home good humor. It is uplifting and entertaining, fascinating and funny. It was the best $5.39 I’ve spent in some time. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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any voters may believe election season gets under way in early fall and ends on Election Day in November. That’s the way it might have been with secretive behind-the-scenes maneuvering and fundraising mainly done at gatherings for political party insiders. But with the advent of digital marketing, email blasts, social media platforms and texting, there is a constant barrage of electioneering done year-round. And now there is also early voting. With primary elections now in June instead of September, election season sneaks up on the unsuspecting electorate like an early-summer rainstorm. This year’s primary is June 28, when many will have just finished with high school graduations and may be planning their summer vacations. In other words, election season is closer than you realize. To whet voters’ appetites in what is considered an off-year election season — because there is no presidential race — candidates have been busy. Like Gov. Kathy Hochul. The former lieutenant governor became New York’s chief executive last August after Andrew Cuomo resigned, and became the de facto leader of the state’s Democratic Party. However, she faces an internal challenge from U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, whose congressional district, as it is currently configured, includes parts of Nassau County. And there are eight candidates, from both sides of the aisle, vying to replace Suozzi in the House of Representatives — a field that widened after redistricting stretched his congressional coverage area through the eastern edges of Queens, the Bronx and Westchester County. (A recent

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LETTERS We need a Republican in Congress To the Editor: Robert Zimmerman for Congress is such a reach. A nice soft-spoken guy, around for years and welcome anywhere, he’s just too far left of left. Maybe that’s why he never won among Democrats on Long Island who aren’t so off-thewall. Long Island is turning back to the Republicans. It’s possibly the wrong time for Zimmerman. I think he will do well in Great Neck, where he lives, and the city, but the rest of the district is suffering from high crime, murders and robberies. We’re all looking for a different direction than Democrats have been offering up in these trying times.

Primary 2022 important dates June 3 ■ Mail-in registration deadline ■ In-person registration deadline ■ Online registration deadline

June 18-26 ■ Early voting

June 28 ■ Primary day, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. ■ Absentee/mail-in voting deadline Don’t allow the opportunity to be wasted. From newspapers to television, there will be plenty of stories on the candidates. Most have their own websites, on which they share what they stand for — and what they stand against. And beginning with the June primary and leading to the general election Nov. 8, you will have every chance to show up at the polls and make your statement by casting a ballot. Every vote matters. And being registered to vote, and marking that ballot, is the one significant way in which you can truly make an impact, whether it be in a primary — which is critical and maybe even decisive — or in the general election. You also can make a statement by doing nothing and simply sitting on the sidelines. If candidates you support win, then no harm, no foul. But if they lose, you have no right to complain.

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sil fuels to power our future. mid new reports of almost half To rein in Con Edison’s outrageous a million New Yorkers strugprice hikes and put New York on the path gling to catch up with their to a clean energy future, it’s time for the electricity bills, Con Edison’s state to take control of Con Edison. decision to request further increases of New York is the fifth-largest consumer up to 20 percent from state regulators is a of petroleum in the country, and the slap in the face. Con Edison, which reported billions of dollars in profits last sixth-largest consumer of gas; only about a third of our energy year, has chosen to take comes from renewable energy advantage of the global enersources. Meanwhile, for gy crisis to increase its profit decades, deregulation has margin further. allowed companies like Con The utility is price-gougEdison to continue pursuing ing the state. the cheapest, dirtiest energy The crises we face today — sources while increasing pricfrom the ripple effects of the es for their customers, all to pandemic, to the rampant maximize their own profit. economic inequality it exacA publicly owned power erbated, to the climate crisis MELANIE grid would set New York on bearing down on us all — the right path toward revershave shown us that we can’t D’ARRIGO ing this trend. By removing continue to accept things as private interests from the they are. We can’t allow corstate regulatory board and porations like Con Edison to bringing Con Edison under state control, rip off New Yorkers in order to enrich the utility would no longer have the their shareholders. Nor can we continue authority or means to spend millions of to rely on the current system of energy dollars lobbying against renewable enerdependence on foreign interests and fos-

LETTERS I wish Zimmerman good luck, but it seems to me that his running for Congress is a disappointment in the making. ROBERT CASALE Glen Head

City’s support touches another miles away To the Editor: Glen Cove is a community like no other, and the Concert for Peace, held on March 27 to support the people of Ukraine with humanitarian relief, was a shining example of its talent, generosity and compassion. That afternoon, a story unfolded of how one community came together in a matter of weeks to touch another community in desperate need thousands of miles away. And it was all the brainchild of one inspiring resident, Gigi Ferrante, who reminded us to act on what really matters in life — taking care of one another. We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed in any way to the success of this huge fundraising effort: the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, which graciously hosted the event; the Herald and other media outlets, which promoted it for us; the mayor and City Council, who encouraged us every step of

ownership of our power grids. And to gy — nor would it be able to set its own make this happen, there needs to be a prices or bypass regulations meant to partnership between statewide and fedkeep us on track to being carbon-free by eral representatives. 2040. As a demonstration of that partnerNew York state already has the infraship, we held a rally in the Bronx togethstructure in place for a public takeover er with community leaders across New of Con Edison, and the movement also York City to call for public power. And has legislative momentum. The New when elected, we will push York Power Authority is a Congress and the State Legispublicly owned utility that lature to support public powers state-controlled operations, like the Metropolitan power grids in New York, proTransportation Authority, tect consumers, and advance with renewable energy. toward a sustainable energy But NYPA’s energy is disfuture. tributed by Con Edison, and For too long, Con Edison it isn’t allowed to directly tarhas profited from keeping get consumers or produce its New York underfoot. Now it’s own energy. But legislators our turn to bring the utility JONATHAN are pushing to change that to heel. with the passage of the Build SOTO Public Renewables Act, which Melanie D’Arrigo, a health would allow NYPA to begin care advocate and community taking over Con Edison by organizer from Port Washingacting as a direct competitor. ton, is a Democratic candidate for ConWe support these efforts — and we’re gress in New York’s 3rd District. Jonathan proud to be the first candidates in our Soto, of the Bronx, is a Democratic candiraces for higher office to support public date for the State Assembly.

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the way; the Glen Cove Police Department, the Department of Public Works and the Senior Center; and especially the school district’s Television and Tech Services Departments, whose technical support gave us the opportunity to livestream the event around the world. There are others to thank, too, especially the many people who went above and beyond to volunteer their time and skill — and particularly Gigi’s daughter, an accomplished cellist who, with her gifted colleagues, helped create a truly unforgettable afternoon. In this intimate setting, we were able to hear the most beautiful, heart-wrenching and uplifting music, leaving us with hope and roughly $40,000 to donate to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc., whose mission is to provide medical supplies, health care and emergency funding for shelter and food to struggling Ukrainians. This only happened because the City of Glen Cove knows how to mobilize in times of crisis, and because residents like Ferrante have hearts of gold and a commitment to helping people in need. We are so fortunate that she and her family are a part of the community, and having worked closely with her on this project, I feel so lucky to call her my friend. CAROL WALDMAN Glen Cove

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