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Going Beyond Expectations, One Home At A Time

George Santos pleads not guilty

By WIll SHEElINE wsheeline@liherald.com

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Wearing bright red shoes and a self-satisfied smirk, U.S. Rep. George Santos left the Central Islip Courthouse on Friday with a positive vibe unusual for someone facing the possibility of over 20 years in federal prison.

Even as the fabulist was booed and jeered by protestors, he took it in as though it was applause, blowing kisses and waving to the crowd as he was driven away from court.

Santos, New York’s most infamous congressman, plead-

Protestors from the bipartisan nonprofit group Concerned Citizens of NY-03 chanted and jeered at Santos as he exited the courthouse.

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League of Women Voters protects democracy, educates community

By RoKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Election season is a time when you’ll see canvassers at your door, lots of political literature in your mailbox, robocalls, text messages and campaign videos spilling across social media. As Election Day approaches, it can be hard to make sense of the information overload.

The League of Women Voters can certainly help. The nonpartisan, grass-roots nonprofit is dedicated to empowering people to participate in democracy. The league plays a vital, and practical, role in the realm

of politics, tending to the informational needs of voters by conducting candidate surveys and hosting debates. Most recently, LWV representatives visited Glen Cove to moderate mayoral and City Council forums.

The league relies on dedicated volunteers like Glen Cove resident Helen Kotzky to reach the 700 communities across the United States in which it is active.

“People who join the league are a select group of people who are interested in certain things, but they’re serious, and are focused on trying to solve problems and make things bet-

ter,” Kotzky said, “and getting more people to participate by registering voters and more different kinds of voters. That’s one of the most basic things you can do.”

Kotzky, a music teacher, joined the league after retiring from the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District in 2018.

She had known about the league since her mother, Dorothy Hill, was a volunteer in Columbia, South Carolina.

Kotzky has fond childhood memories of helping her mother hand out flyers at local gas stations, and listening as she led discussions about voter rights in her daughter’s Girl

Scout troop in the 1960s.

“It’s formative when you’re a kid, and you get exposed to it, you see that it’s valuable,” Kotzky said. “I was proud of her, so I figured I’d carry that on.”

Kotzky has been involved in league activities for the past five years, giving a virtual presentation on redistricting for the Glen Cove Public Library in 2022 that attracted almost 600

views, serving on candidates forum teams, providing tech support for virtual board meetings, canvassing in low-turnout areas to encourage registration and voting, and helping the league distribute information in multiple languages to libraries, houses of worship and community service organizations.

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Congressman retains Murray as counsel assert his belief in the importance of due process.

In the superseding indictment, federal prosecutors ed not guilty to the superseding indictment brought against him on Friday. The Republican freshman also painted a picture of widespread alleged fraud during told Joanna Seybert, the case’s presiding judge, that he Santos’s campaign for a congressional seat. The chargwill be retaining the services of attorney Joseph Mur- es included conspiracy to commit offenses against the ray, despite a potential conflict of interest concerning United States, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of a witness in the case identified only as “Person 1,” as aggravated identity theft, two counts of making false well as Nancy Marks, Santos’ former campaign trea- statements to the FEC, two counts of falsifying records surer. Marks has already pleaded guilty to charges to the FEC, and access device fraud. The allegations related to her management of the congressman’s cam- involved the submission of bogus campaign finance records, reporting a fictitious $500,000 loan paign finances. to his campaign, and charging his donors’ The charges brought against Santos in credit cards without their consent. the superseding indictment issued earlier Santos’s legal troubles have been accomthis month included allegations of wire panied by intense scrutiny and calls for his fraud, making false statements to the Fedresignation, stemming from revelations eral Election Commission, and various that he fabricated significant portions of other crimes. Santos had previously been his biography and resume, as reported by indicted in May, to which he pleaded not The New York Times and other media outguilty to the initial 13 charges. lets.

Seybert set a trial date for Sept. 9, 2024, “We knew he was a liar, we know he was marking a significant development in the Diana Mueller legal proceedings that have shadowed San- Concerned Citizens of a criminal, but we didn’t really think he was that stupid,” said Jody Kass Finkel, tos’s political career. Protestors from Con- NY-03 one of Concerned Citizens’ organizer. “So cerned Citizens of NY-03, a bipartisan nonwhy didn’t he plead (guilty)? Probably profit organization dedicated to seeing Santos removed from office, expressed surprise at his because he likes playing congressman, he likes being not guilty plea and concern that the trial date could in the room where it’s all happening.”

The future of Santos’s congressional tenure keep him in Congress for nearly a year.

“Justice delayed is justice denied as they say,” remains uncertain, as he faces the potential for expulsion from Congress next week. Anthony D’Esposito, a Diana Mueller of Glen Head, an active member of Concerned Citizens, said. “It allows (Santos) to squat fellow freshman New York Republican congressman, in his seat without coming to any kind of accountabili- introduced a resolution to expel Santos from Congress ty. So far in his life he’s skated by without becoming last week, arguing that the charges and accusations against him render him unfit to serve. truly accountable for the crimes he’s committed.”

However, any expulsion attempt faces formidable Before his court appearance, Santos took to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to odds, requiring a two-thirds majority in the U.S. House Continued from page 1

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richard osthoff condemned george Santos once again for stealing money intended for his dying service dog. of Representatives, where Republicans hold a slim majority. Even if Santos survives the expulsion attempt, the question of whether he will still be able to run for re-election by the time the trial begins in September 2024 remains unclear.

Santos is scheduled for a status conference Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. where the parties involved, such as the attorneys and the judge, come together to discuss the current status and progress of the case. The status conference is open to the public. His next court date is Sept. 9, 2024.

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North Shore holds long-awaited Homecoming wsheeline@liherald.com

North Shore School District’s 2023 Homecoming Celebration, held on a picturesque day following its rescheduling, was a resounding success that brought together a diverse crowd of Vikings, from toddlers to alumni. The day was filled with an array of activities and heartwarming moments that showcased the strong community spirit of North Shore.

The festivities began with a Homecoming Carnival that drew students, faculty, parents, and district residents, creating an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie. Chris Zublionis, the superintendent of schools, led the charge, riding the trackless train and later energizing the crowd as he cheered on the North Shore Vikings, from the Varsity Football players to the Pulse dancers, cheerleaders and Pep Band.

“It was a very high energy day,” Zublionis said of the event. “We had lots of crowds in the morning for the carnival, and then for the game the stands were packed, so it was pretty crowded.”

The Viking Booster Club worked tirelessly throughout the event, grilling burgers and serving up food to keep everyone fueled for the day’s festivities.

The Homecoming Fan Fest continued with elementary sports clinics, where older students spent time teaching and

sharing their skills with their younger peers. The event concluded with the turf ribbon cutting ceremony at the fifty-yard line, celebrating the long-awaited completion of the high school’s new turf field.

Before the highly anticipated football game Dan Agovino, the Varsity coach, honored the senior players, and the Vikings took to the field amidst thunderous applause from the enthusiastic supporters in the stands. Halftime was a nostalgic moment as alumni of all ages gathered on the field for a commemorative photograph, including Mr. Richie Lindlom, a member of the first North Shore High School Class of 1958. The Viking football team gave the crowd a thrilling performance with a 21-12 victory over Island Trees.

The Homecoming celebration was made possible thanks to the dedication and hard work of numerous individuals and organizations, Zublionis said. The Vikings Booster Club played a crucial role in ensuring everyone’s culinary needs were met, while parent organizations and high school classes sold North Shore merchandise to support school programs. The Homecoming Committee, parent associations, Arts Angels, Athletics Department, and the Board of Education, alongside administrators, alumni, faculty, students, and the entire North Shore community, contributed to the day’s success.

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The Viking cheerleaders kept the crowd’s energy high during halftime.

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Members of the administration, Board of Education and athletics staff celebrated the district’s new turf field, which had been pushed for by the district’s athletic community for several years.

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The early part of the day was filled with fun carnival events for the youngest members of the Viking community.

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The Varsity football team won a decisive 21-12 victory over Island Trees.

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directors for the league’s Port Washington and Manhasset, she agreed to chair voter outreach, help direct deputy chairs in Port Washington and Manhasset and lead the organization’s efforts in Glen Cove.

Kotzky became the chair of the league’s voter outreach initiative in 2022, and last summer and fall she led a several-months-long effort to build relationships in an area that has previously had minimal league presence or visibility.

While the initial objective was a get-out-the-vote project among Spanish speakers in Glen Cove, Kotzky’s work has developed sustainable relationships in the city and spurred league involvement elsewhere on the North Shore.

She opened doors and made the league more visible by building a par tnership with La Fuerza Unida, a Hispanic social service organization based in Glen Cove that has operated for more than 40 years and now runs food banks, youth programs, housing initiatives and Department of Homeland Security approved immigration appeals. That partnership, and Kotzky’s leadership of getout-the-vote efforts in Glen Cove,

earned her a place on the city’s Inter-Agency Council, which includes more than 50 service agencies. As a member of both organizations, the league can now build relationships with leaders of community groups working with under-served populations in Glen Cove.

Soon after accepting the board position, Kotzky applied for and received a League of Women Voters of New York Making Democracy Work grant of $500 for voter outreach in Glen Cove, where Hispanics make up over 30 percent of the population. After receiving the g rant in August, Kotzky approached La Fuerza Unida, Glen Cove’s premier Hispanic organization, to discuss how they might work together on getting out the vote this fall.

“Helen’s success should be measured not simply by how many people her team registered or caused to vote, or how many people viewed the league’s name and logo multiple times,” Regina Goutevenier, president of the league’s Port Washington and Manhasset chapter said. “But rather in terms of creating and strengthening new league partnerships.”

Courtesy Helen Kotzky

Helen Kotzky has been volunteering with the League of Women Voters since 2018. as part of her responsibilities, she visits north Shore communities to help register eligible voters at events.

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RAY TORCHIA Kennedy Senior Football IT WAS A MEMORABLE season for Torchia and the Cougars. Although Kennedy failed to reach the Conference III playoffs, its 4-4 record is a major step in the right direction. Torchia was front-and-center in the success, especially October victories over Valley Stream North and Clarke. He had an interception return for a touchdown, a rushing score and touchdown reception against VSN, and a pair of TDs and three two-point conversions versus Clarke.

fOOTBALL PLAYOffS Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 Conference I Port Washington (8) at Massapequa (1) Freeport (7) at Farmingdale (2) Oceanside (6) at East Meadow (3) Syosset (5) at Hempstead (4)

Conference II Mepham (8) at Garden City (1) Long Beach (7) at Carey (2) MacArthur (6) at Manhasset (3) New Hyde Park (5) at Elmont (4)

Conference III Glen Cove (8) at Wantagh (1) Lynbrook (7) at South Side (2) Hewlett (6) at Plainedge (3) Roosevelt (5) at Floral Park (4)

Conference IV Oyster Bay (8) at Seaford (1) East Rockaway (7) at Malverne (2) Island Trees (6) at Cold Spring Harbor (3) Locust Valley (5) at North Shore (4)

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete” High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a fall sport and earned an All-Conference award or higher last year. Please send the following information for consideration: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

Of all its heady accomplishments, North Shore High had never achieved this romp.

Last Saturday’s Nassau County Class III cross-country championships at Bethpage State Park, was a Maroon – and magnificent - day of history.

The Vikings of Sea Cliff/ Glenn Head romped to the Class 3 championship by placing 10 girls in the top 25 that earned them All-County membership.

No girls team in the county had ever sent 10 runners to AllCounty status. It was almost a side note the North Shore juggernaut winning the team county title by an astonishing 77 points.

Coach Neal Levy’s North Shore cross-country dynasty has now won 17 county titles since 2006, this one coming after another undefeated regular season in which it won its 200th consecutive league meet.

That is the largest cross-country win streak in Long Island history.

“It’s a first for us,’’ senior captain Sophia Marchioli said.

“We were all so thrilled. It’s usually just a few of us making all county, even if we win the county championship. It’s great to know we have such a widespread talent. We can rely on each other.’’

Marchioli finished in fourth place. North Shore girls gained four of the first six spots, led by sophomore Joanna Kenney, who finished runner-up with a 20:06.05. Others in the top six in addition to Marchioli and Kenney were senior Bella Martocci (fifth) and a splendidly stunning run by sophomore Chloe Connolly (sixth place).

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Of North Shore’s All-County honorees, five are seniors and five are sophomores.

Levy is almost out of superlatives when discussing his club’s brilliance but came up with a new one to characterize the dominance.

“The junior varsity doesn’t get a lot of credit but if our junior varsity ran the varsity race, they’d be county champions too,’’ Levy said.

Also earning all-county with a top-25 placement were senior Annika Kaelin (14th); senior Kristen Arena (15), senior Kate Salerno (20), sophomore Emilia Aguirre (21), sophomore Hannah Checo (23); sophomore Nicoletta Kenney, who grabbed the coveted last county spot at 25. Nicoletta is the twin sister of Joanna.

Sea Cliff ’s hilly terrain is reputed for its beauty but that could play a role in the high school’s cross-country excellence.

“It’s a mix of talent, motivation and coaching we get from coach Levy,’ Marchioli said. “Living in Sea Cliff, there’s a lot of hills around us.

Our coach uses that in our training. Which goes up a leg up against the other girls. We can be successful with that. We want to be successful, and the motivation of these girls is just amazing.’’

Levy doesn’t try to outthink why its program is extraordinary.

“They train at a higher level than most other people - committed to being the best version of themselves,’’ Levy said. “It’s no different than how does a school academically always outperform other schools.’’

As swell as the unbeaten season went, Levy never expected last Saturday’s

Sophia Marchioli finished fourth overall to help North Shore dominate the Nassau Class III cross-country championships last Saturday.

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history.

“Pleasantly surprised,’’ Levy said. “We had a difficult time of everybody having a good day on the same day. The fact that all 10 were able to run to their potential was really nice to see.’’

North Shore once had nine All-County finishers but never 10. The Kenney twins were new to the program last year and developed into top performers with Joanna placing highest.

(Joanna) got a lot better from last year,’’ Levy said.

“Training for a year, she improved her fitness level.

She’s one of the best runners in the state for our class.’’

The most surprising performance was by far Connelly, who posted a personal best by one minute (21:34.76.) “She’s finishing her first year on the

team and had battled a foot issue that put her on the shelf.

“She improved so greatly in the biggest spot,’’ Levy said.

Marchioli was also battling ankle tendinitis much of the season and a bad cold that’s lasted three weeks.

“It was a relief to finally have a good race,’’ Marchioli said. “I was happy to have a breakthrough moment after all the hardship.

After turning the county championships on its ear, Levy was amused to see his team just enjoy being young.

“Afterward, they were making senior posters, taking pictures, acting like kids,’’ Levy said. “They’re robotic in their approach and after the race, they showed they’re typical teenagers. The stress was taken off of them.’’

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Free wants to be more than LIRR’s temp chief life here. It would be a fantastic way to finish my career.”

He principally aims to succeed where some observOne of his first jobs with the Metropolitan Trans- ers believe Rinaldi has largely struggled: staying presportation Authority was cleaning train stations, but ent and doubling down on his three core issues: “safeRobert Free was destined to do so much more. Over the ty, reliability, and the customer experience.” Rinaldi years, he continued to impress bosses, eventually ris- lives in Westchester County, so local presence wasn’t as easy. ing to the MTA’s senior vice president of operations.

A large portion of Rinaldi’s 18-month And now, the tenure was spent in the recovery of two Port Jefferson resident is back at his commuter railroads, the Long Island Rail roots at the helm of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North, from the coronaviRoad, taking over as acting president and rus pandemic —when ridership dropped to allowing Catherine Rinaldi to return all historic lows. She faced criticism from her focus to the Metro-North line.

Long Island leaders who said her attention He’s never been closer to that ultimate was too divided between the two railroads career prize — but he’s not quite there yet. amid a turbulent time for the MTA. Free is the railroad’s acting — but not Commuters also bemoaned deterioratyet permanent — president. No one has a ing train stations and increasing delays, as lock on the position as the agency mulls well as the loss of a popular fare discount over candidates, but MTA chief Janno program and the uptick in the price of Lieber says those minds could be made up tickets as a consequence. by next March. And it’s quite likely they ROBERT FREE It all has contributed to a sense that won’t have to change any nameplates or acting president, Long Island Rail Road LIRR leadership has been glaringly disconbusiness cards when it happens. nected from commuters — an optic Free is “I think we have an obligation to go striving to undo. through a national search and to make a He plans to capitalize on his broad-brush appeal decision,” Lieber said. “We don’t hand people jobs of with union workers and commuters — having been this importance without going through a process.”

For now, the future holder of that spot remains an both for years — while bringing an intimate engineer’s open question — though Free promises to be a big con- view to fixing systemwide challenges to reduce comtender. He has roughly less than six months in his cur- muting headaches.

At the top of his to-do list is to ride the rails with rent post to make a good impression — and he plans on using that time to win over the respect of commuters MTA law enforcement to get a better sense of commuter’s safety needs, fine-tune the LIRR’s schedules to and his bosses.

“I would not take this position as acting if I did not shorten waiting times, and upgrade and beautify train want it full-time,” Free said. “I’ve invested a lot of my stations.

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Robert Free, who rose the ranks to become the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s vice president of operations, was named the Long Island Rail Road’s acting president late last month.

“We don’t just want to provide train service,” Free said. “We want to be a world-class service that our customers will be proud of. Safety, reliability and customer experience — these priorities go hand-in-hand. You can’t have an on-time railroad if you don’t have a safe railroad.

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Lafazan urges residents to report antisemitic hate crimes Following the disturbing increase in antisemitic violence and rhetoric amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan is urging residents to immediately report all hate crimes and bias incidents to the Nassau County Police Department.

According to an Oct. 7 analysis by the Anti-Defamation League, the instances of antisemitic rhetoric and calls for violence against Jews social media greatly increased following Hamas’ attack on Israel earlier that day which killed more

than 1,200 Israelis and resulted in hundreds more being taken hostage. On platforms favored by white supremacist extremists, however, hateful and violent rhetoric targeting Jews increased by 488 percent, the ADL said.

The NCPD has a dedicated phone line for reporting hate crimes and bias incidents. Witnesses to or victims of a hate crime or a bias incident can report them by calling or texting (516) 500-0657. Residents can also send photos to that number or email them to combatbias@pdcn.

org. Emergencies should still be reported directly to 911 via phone call or text.

Although the service was established months ago, the phone line is advertised in a hard-to-find portion of the Nassau County Police Department’s website.

Lafazan is urging NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder to promote the service more prominently through the NCPD website and embark upon a multimedia public awareness campaign.

“There is no place for hatred in Nassau County or anywhere else in our

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The Town of Oyster Bay will honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their service to our nation with a free day of golf at the Hon. Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, located at 1 South Woods Road in Woodbury, in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 10.

“The brave men and women of our United States Armed Forces put their lives on the line and sacrifice their time to protect our freedoms and democracy,” Joseph Saladino, town supervisor, said. “This is an important way of saying ‘thank you’ and we’re pleased to be able to offer this free round of golf in recognition of Veterans Day as a small token of appreciation for all they’ve done and continue to do for our nation.”

To qualify for this Veterans Day offer, golfers must present proof of town residency and either military identification or discharge papers (DD Form 214). For additional information, including to reserve a tee time, please visit OysterBayTown.com/golf.

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Since the start of the war, Lafazan has been in close contact with police officials as they have increased patrols of Jewish institutions and houses of worship to ensure that Jewish Nassau County residents can practice their faith safely and in peace. Police officials have also worked closely with Muslim leaders to address an increase in antiMuslim rhetoric and actions.

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Bottoms up! The wonder-fall time of year Glen Cove brimmed with celebration as the city celebrated Oktoberfest at St. Patrick’s Church and the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal. Aside from delicious traditional foods like pretzels, bratwurst and beer, festival-goers enjoyed raffles and food trucks while enjoying the crisp fall season.

The event, which started in Munich in 1810, gained international popularity and is the world’s largest folk festival. Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration more than 200 years ago when Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. The wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking, feasting and horse races.

Besides the food and beer, the festival is full of traditional Bavarian music, open-air performances, a grand entry and parades, vendor tents, carnival rides, a shooting competition, and traditional German outfits. The German festival is now a worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture and flowing pints of beer.

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Matthew and Giana Villatoro had fun pretending which Henry Villatoro captured on film.

Grace Becklo, left, Makenzie Alessandro, Tessa Becklo and Arianna Geoghegan tapped into their creative sides to draw images of Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest is the perfect opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the fall season.

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Sienna Poppishil,right, and Felicity Coreas, took photos of “Pop-pop” Frank Pos and Marguerite Meditz at Oktoberfest at the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal.

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Myah Grella, left, and Olivia Bifano joined Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck in serving pizza samples at the ferry terminal’s Oktoberfest.

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Anthony Laurino, owner of Phil’s Pizzeria in Syosset, dropped his son Francesco Laurino off at Farmingdale High School on Sept. 21 for a trip to a band camp in Pennsylvania.

While his son was not on the bus that crashed later that day — one that resulted in the death of 43-yearold Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pellettiere and 77-year-old retired social studies teacher Beatrice Ferarri— Laurino remains deeply effected by the tragedy as a member of the Farmingdale community.

Laurino thought there must be something he could do to help the families of those who were affected by the tragedy. He got together with Alyssa Guidice of LI Dine and Jim Serpico, owner of Side Hustle Bread, to create a fundraiser to help these families out. And three North Shore pizzerias, Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Glen Cove, Tre Sorelle Ristorante in Sea Cliff and Mama Mia’s Pizzeria in Oyster Bay, joined in to support the effort.

Vito Marchese, owner of Vito’s, said his restaurant has done similar charity events in the past, and during the coronavirus pandemic they donated pizzas to the employees of Glen Cove Hospital, also writing uplifting and inspirational messages on the boxes to help keep their spirits up.

“The community was really affected by it, and we felt bad for the families that were involved in the accident,” Marchese said. “We try to help everybody, that’s why we’re here.”

Originally, the fundraiser was a one-night-only plan set for Oct. 25 — but as more communities heard about the mission, more restaurants wanted to get involved. Laurino, Guidice and Serpico set out to get 20 pizzerias involved with the fundraiser. By the end of October, more than 140 pizzerias across Nassau and Suffolk counties participated in the efforts to support families affected by the tragedy.

The fundraiser spanned three days, from Oct. 25-27 allowing more businesses to get involved.

For every pie purchased at a participating pizzeria or restaurant during the fundraiser, $5 of the proceeds will be distributed to families affected by the tragedy.

Lia Jorquera, one of the co-owners of Tre Sorelle, said that she and her two sisters had heard about the event through Facebook, and instantly knew that they wanted to help. Lia said that she and her two sisters, who have owned and operated Tre Sorelle for the last 11 years, thought that this cause was one worth supporting.

“It was pretty much a no-brainer,” Jorquera said.

“You feel for the families, you feel for what happened, and its so close to home so we wanted to do anything we could to help out.”

The distribution for the fundraiser will be split across four sectors, according to Guidice. Most of the money will go to the critically injured, other portions

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Summer Butindari, right, helped raise money for the fundraiser by selling pizzas with the help of Alvaro Panameno. will go to the non-critically injured, the marching band and to the families of Pellettiere and Ferarri.

Some band members lost their equipment on that bus, and Guidice said that the fundraiser hopes to be able to replace it. This was brought to Guidice’s attention by a mother of one of the students who was on the bus during the crash.

The student was not critically injured, but his instrument was damaged that day.

Guidice, Laurino and Serpico worked together with Farmingdale High School to ensure they went through the right channels to get the money back to the families affected by the tragedy.

“We wanted to make sure they were happy with how, and who, we were giving the money to,” Serpico said.

Ser pico said the goal is to raise $100,000 with this fundraiser. The donation total will not be tallied up for weeks as the fundraiser organizers work to collect the donation checks made out to the Fa r m i n g d a l e s ch o o l d i s t r i c t . T h e response from residents across Long Island was overwhelmingly supportive.

The donations will be dropped off with a letter explaining specifically where every dollar will be distributed throughout those affected.

“I think it was a win-win for most of the pizzerias,” Serpico said.

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Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria sold 110 pizzas for the fundraiser.

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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

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Fall under love’s spell with the cast of “As You Like It.”

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in harmony An enchanting retelling of ‘As You Like It’ It’s a fantasy world with a lot of styles thrown in, but it works,” says O’Connor, What do Shakespeare and an ‘80s boy band have in common? In a modern musical

By Karen Bloom who adds that “the music is WHERE production of Shakespeare’s woodsy romance “As You Like It,” quite a lot actually. fantastic.”

Singer-songwriter Shaina Taub’s inventive production — which came out of the Public In Arden, soft natural change It’s aaudiences question WHEN Theatre’s Public WorksCan Divisionart to critical acclaim inthe 2017world?

— now welcomes to fabrics and earth tones are the enchanting mystical forest of Arden, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University ••Thursday through Sunday, that’s been at the focus of our collective utilized to contrast with the Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 campus.

Nov. 2-5, times vary more rigid and militaristic p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, The show, which opened last weekend and runs through Nov. 5, is an opportunity for • Tickets $35; available at culture centuries.

Now as tosociety look of the court. Don’t be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the students at Molloy’s renowned for Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory shine. With its MadisonTheatreNY.org or surprised if you see actors •call Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, large cast of 40 actors, it’s a challenging endeavor, but one that director Chris O’Connor — the box office at (516) navigates the complexities of modern life, dancing around the stage in South Campus, Hempstead. chairman of Cap21 — was ready to take on, assisted by a team of theatre pros, including 323-4444 sneakers and sandals. That’s For information and to RSVP, • Madison Theatre, choreographer Briana Reed and musical director art as a path for Jane social change is at the part of the show’s charm.

Molloy University call (516) 463-5672,campus, or visit Best.

1000 Hempstead Ave., The original soundtrack Hofstra.edu/museum A New York Times Critics Pick as forefront of artistic one expression.

Rockville Centre features diverse musical of the best shows of 2017, “As styles such as hip-hop, You Like It” is an immersive dream-like lyrical, calypso, and even “When We All Stand,” Hofstra Museum Art’s new exhibition, examines taleUniversity of faithful friends,offeuding families, country western, performed by a four-piece band. and lovers in disguise.

We follow the love the collective power of the arts in society. of Rosalind McMullen) Curated by Alexandra Giordanostory — the museum’s(Rachel assistant director of exhibition and “I’m really excited for ‘Will You Be My Bride,’” says Luke Cimorelli of North Bellmore. “It’s kind of like this Orlando (Corey Jennings) onuence. collection — the exhibit underscores and artists’ civic responsibility and infl ‘80s boy band dance. It’s very hip-hop, we all wear a quest to reunite after escaping “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that backward hats and shirts tied around our waist.”

Duke Frederick’s court. Throughout, promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” A graduate of Sanford H. Calhoun High School, characters grapple with identity, Giordano says. “Artists often lead the justice chargeand andredemption. expose truths that may otherwise be Cimorelli plays one of the royal minions. ignored. The artists in this exhibition takeForced a standfrom andtheir call out injustices through their art The cast rehearsed 17 hours each week to ensure homes, that all the elements of this challenging production and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, rights, mass incarceration, Orlando, Duke reproductive Senior, his daughter came together seamlessly, enabling the young actors to voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi lled.escape They all combine the making Rosalind, and niece Celia truly embrace the Bard’s poetry. The show’s two-week of art with public service that has a to grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the Forest of Arden, a fantastical not only allows for them to sustain and craft place of transformation, where alland areinspire othersstaging communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, to their performance, but also gives the Cap21 program welcomed and embraced.

Lost amid the stand with them.” greater exposure. Next year, O’Connor aims to expand trees, the refugees fi nd community and This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s under the stars. coming up in April. the performing schedule with additional productions.

13th presidential conference on acceptance the Barack Obama presidency For many of the cast, “As You Like It” is also a Its original 17th century themes “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says moment to reclaim their senior performance that was resonate in the 21st century with the many museum director Karen Albert.modernized “The initial idea for thisincluding exhibitiona was inspired by canceled due to the pandemic. elements, dynamic an Obama Administration White Housescore. briefing that took place on May “I graduated high school in 2020, so I didn’t folk-pop “Shaina really adapted it, 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with officials toget to do my senior musical and have those senior shortened it, and took a lot of administration soliloquies discuss the collective power ofand the scenes arts to build community, create in change, and chart experiences,” Cimorelli said. “So, it’s exciting to be and put them to music a pathway for national recoverycontemporary in the areas oflanguage,” social justice, civic participation and a senior again and get these opportunities to be on O’Connor says. stage.”

“This adaptation is really accessible and activism.”

At its roots, Taub’s “As You Like It” is about the has exhibits a diversethat cast.

Even the gender pairing To that end, unlike other recent showcased the museum’s importance of community. is different than the original, which is permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned “What we see going on in the world right now, part of the and the museum their selected works.

Some 36 inclusivity. pieces are It’s on delightful view — representing there’s so many divides,” O’Connor says. “It felt to all about love and forgiveness. It’s also a all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, me especially after going through Covid and so many comedy, so there are some really funny For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Willis Thomas, and Sophia struggles, in terms of identity and all the work to create situations andHank moments.”

Victor. inclusive spaces, like a really apt work to present to the Its a world that exists between the greater community of Long Island.”

“The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than past and the present.

Photos courtesy Chris O’Connor Indeed, “All the world’s a stage…” and we’re all at thisand moment,” Albert adds.

“We don’t set it in Shakespearean Corey Jennings as Orlando invited to take part.

Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the time, and we don’t set it in modern time.

Rachel McMullen as Rosalind. collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he

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The renowned horn-powered, houserocking blues band will have the joint jumpin’ during their visit to Roslyn’s Cellar. The Rhode Islandbased group has been delighting audiences for more than 50 years, garnering a slew of accolades along the way. ‘In A Roomful of Blues’ continues their tradition of masterful music-making. Their 19th release, produced by guitaristbandleader Chris Vachon, features 13 wide-ranging songs, including 10 band-composed originals — more than on any previous Roomful album. Along with Vachon and tenor-alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, the band includes vocalist Phil Pemberton, baritone and tenor saxophonist Alek Razdan, trumpeter Carl ‘Geerz’ Gerhard, bassist John Turner, drummer Mike Coffey and Pat McGann keyboardist Rusty Scott. While Patalways McGann quickly rising as o Roomful of Blues hasisbeen of themost sharpest on the one of the tightest, joyful stand-ups blues comedy A relative latecom ensembles in the world,scene. they have comedy, he began doing stan never soundedto fresher or stronger up at 31 after as realizing he was n than with the current lineup, verylatest goodalbum. at selling packaging. evidenced by their hustled his way to become th Friday, Nov. 3,He 8 p.m.; doors house emceeCellar at Zanies open 6 p.m. $35.

Roslyn’s , Chicago, whereBlvd., he distinguished himself a 1221 Old Northern Roslyn. especially at working the MFPProductions.com oradept call (516) 580-0887. crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening ac for Sebastian Maniscalco, movin with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sho but impressive resume, includes Mat Kearney Montreal’s famed Just For Laugh Nashville-basedFestival, Oregon-born Gilda’sMat LaughFest, The Kearney is backGreat in tour, following American Comedy Festiva release of his new andalbum, more. ‘January McGann still calls Flower.’ WrittenChicago betweenhome. an isolated retreat in Joshua Tree and his home studio, ‘JanuarySaturday, Flower’ sees Feb.Kearney 11, 8 p.m. $40, $ $30,distilling $25. The in his rawest form, theParamount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (80 songwriting process and rediscovering 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com o the joy of making music. Over his career, KearneyParamountNY.com. has released five studio LPs, claimed the No. 1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, with more than 2.5 billion global streams. The songwriterproducer has also amassed many television appearances, all the while garnering acclaim for his unique style and heartfelt songwriting. He has an incredible touring history, sharing the road with everyone from John Mayer to NeedToBreathe. With his Acoustic Trio Tour, Kearney pares back Yarn/Wire production to expose his Adelphi Now inthe its soul 18thofyear, captivating songs.

With catchy University’s ‘newpop music’ melodies, Kearny brings an upbeat joy series welcomes Yarn/Wire. to his songwriting.

The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 ap.m. $125path with forged singular VIP, $65, $55, endlessly $45. Jeanne inventive collaborations Rimsky Theatercommissions at Landmarkand onperformances Main Street, 232 Main St., Port that have made a significant Washington. (917) 567-5842 or canon of contribution to the LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg,

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GOT holder and 10-time Grammy award winner John Legend headlines Tilles Center’s annual gala with his intimate “Evening With John Legend,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p.m. This special solo performance will features reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release, “Legend” (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). Legend’s agile voice and virtuoso piano skills certainly do the talking in this wide-ranging performance. The multi-faceted talent dwelled in the background for several years before he launched his multi-pronged sneak attack on the entertainment industry. Shortly after Legend got his first break by playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s Top 40 hit “Everything Is Everything” (1999), the singersongwriter contributed to recordings by the likes of Jay-Z and Janet Jackson, secured a major-label deal through Kanye West, and made his proper debut with Get Lifted (2004). The album made Legend a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning musician, and he was just getting started, neither confined nor burdened by the Recording Academy’s Best New Artist designation. Amid a string of distinctive and debonair LPs, Once Again (2006), Wake Up! (2010), Darkness and Light (2016), and the double album Legend (2022) among them, Legend — as a composer, actor and producer — has excelled with screen and stage pursuits. His triumphs include the Oscar-winning “Glory” (for Selma), the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, and the Tony-winning production of Jitney. He is among the first 15 entertainers, and is the first Black American, to have won all four of the major show-business awards.

Ticket start at $80; Gala tickets start at $1,250, and include pre-show cocktail reception, gala dinner and premium concert seating. Available at available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

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

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Long Island Children’s Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with an exploration of the art of drum lacing, Saturday, Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m. Make and decorate your own drum to bring home at the drop-in program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Psychic evening Plaza Theatricals welcomes medium Robert Hansen to the stage, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil.

Hansen will share with the audiences his psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared through his extraordinary ability. See him at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes.

The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

Deep Roots Farmers Market Choose from all sorts of food items and more at the Deep Roots Farmers Market, Saturdays, through October, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine.

Browse among more than 30 vendors offering local organic produce, eggs, honey, breads, sweets, fresh pastas, prepared food and more, plus weekly guest art and craft vendors.

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The Friends of the Gold Coast Library seeks enthusiastic volunteers who can lend their graphic design, marketing, social media, and fundraising talents. As a non-profit organization, Friends fully aligns with the library’s mission to enrich our community with recreational and cultural experiences and lifelong learning opportunities. With the construction of a new Library building on Glen Head Road, there’s no better time to get involved with the Friends of the Gold Coast Library. Contact the Friends at friendsofgcpl3@gmail.com if you’re able to help.

North Shore Turkey Trot Participate in the half-mile North Shore Turkey Trot, Thursday, Nov. 23, benefiting North Shore Community Youth Organization. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. on 200 Glen Head Road, Glen Head. Rain or shine.

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

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Tea time The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:303 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Kristallnacht Commemoration

Join former Sea Cliff mayor Ed Lieberman for a visual lecture on Jackie Kennedy Onassis’s life and times, Friday. Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m., presented

by Sea Cliff Arts Council.

Examine her love for the arts, literature and music. $20. 86 Roslyn Ave., Sea Cliff. Tickets available at SeaCliffArtsCouncil.org.

Honor the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass,” at Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Thursday, Nov. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Commemorate those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the events of Nov. 9, 1938, with a brief candlelit service in honor of survivors and victims of one of humanity’s darkest periods in history. 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove. Visit HMTCLI.org for information.

Outrageous Oyster Bay Scavenger Hunt Join in the fun at the Outrageous Oyster Bay Scavenger Hunt, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., at Southdown Coffee. 49 Audrey Ave,, Oyster Bay.

Library Walking Club Participate in Glen Cove Public Library’s at-your-own-pace hour walk, every Thursday, at 9:15 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome.

4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove. Register at GlencCoveLbrary.org or call (516) 676-2130 for more information.

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Art classes

Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes.

Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.

Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions.

Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

CHRISTOPHER LASALA A/K/A CHRISTOPHER T. LASALA, FRANCINE LASALA, ET AL. Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 11, 2023, I, Ron Ferraro, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 14, 2023 at the North Side Steps, Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 40 Spring Hollow Road a/k/a 40 Spring Hollow Road, Unit 32 a/k/40 Spring Hollow Rd 32 a/k/a 40 Spring Holw Road North Hills a/k/a Roslyn, NY 11040 SBL No. 8-A-818U ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of North Hills, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 613302/2018 in the amount of $498,076.21 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 142462 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

LEGAL NOTICE Request for Proposals for Consulting Services North Shore Schools Special Education Program Review The North Shore Schools is in search of a consultant with expertise in special education instruction, evaluation, referrals, programs, parent communication, student grouping and scheduling, co-teaching, specialized math and

reading disabilities and instruction, related services, early intervention, IEP writing, CSE Meetings, and professional learning, to assist us with a review of our special education program during 2023-2024 school year.

Those who are interested in conducting this program review should submit a proposal to include, but not be limited to, the following information: “A brief professional biography including former consulting work similar to the request of this RFP “At least 3 professional references “Process for conducting the review and what that would entail “Timeline for conducting the review “Details about what would be provided, in a written report submitted to the district, following the review “Cost of consulting fees Anyone interested in providing consultation services to the district should submit a written proposal by: December 1st, 2023 to: Christopher Zublionis, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools North Shore Central School District 112 Franklin Avenue Sea Cliff, NY 11579 Proposals may also be sent via email to zublionisc@northshoresch ools.org.

Please contact Dr. Chris Zublionis, Superintendent of Schools at zublionisc@northshoresch ools.org or 516-277-7801 with any questions and visit: https://sites.google.com/n orthshoreschools.org/nort hshorelearningresource/updates .

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LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 607869/2019 U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-S2 Plaintiff, vs Catherine Anne Minick As Heir To The Estate Of Charles Richard Minick A/K/A Charles R. Minick, Steven K Minick As Heir To The Estate Of Charles Richard Minick A/K/A Charles R. Minick, Aliza Trupia As Heir To The Estate Of Jacqueline R. Minick Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Charles Richard Minick A/K/A Charles R. Minick,

William Golan As Heir To The Estate Of Jacqueline R. Minick Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Charles Richard Minick A/K/A Charles R. Minick, Unknown Heirs Of Charles Richard Minick Aka Charles R. Minick If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Unknown Heirs Of Sharon Elizabeth Minick If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Unknown Heirs Of Jacqueline R Minick If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally

Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, People Of The State Of New York John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s).

Mortgaged Premises: 51 Park Place Sea Cliff, NY 11579 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau.

The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Charles Richard Minick, Unknown Heirs of Sharon Elizabeth Minick, Unknown Heirs of Jacqueline R. Minick Defendants In this Action.

The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Eleventh day of October, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose

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Movie vs. book? ear Great Book Guru,

but the basic story remains horrifyingly the same.

In the early 1920’s, oil was discovered on land owned by the Osage people making them the wealthiest people in the world. In a short time, a surprising numbers of deaths of the Osage began to occur with the rights to the oil being passed on to non-Osages.

Grann estimates that hunBook to Movie Fan dreds of murders probably Dear Book to Movie Fan, occurred.

A group of friends and I The movie covers all this went to see Martin Scorsebut focuses in particular on se’s film, “Killers of the the one couple, and we are Flower Moon.” As you menleft wondering throughout tioned, I recommended about the husband’s true David Grann’s book by the ANN motivation. Newsreels from same title when it came out the times are interspersed DIPIETRO in 2017, and I am equally to show how the Osage enthusiastic about the story was presented to the movie. nation and we realize in Scorsese changed the emphasis horror how little outrage there was. somewhat from the politics of the Book and movie are highly recomtimes — the creation of the FBI and mended! the rise in power of J. Edgar Hoover — Would you like to ask the Great Book to a more nuanced love story between Guru for a book suggestion? Contact Molly, an Osage woman, and Ernest, her at annmdipietro@gmail.com. nephew of a local white landowner, I have read lots about the movie Killers of the Flower Moon, which was recently released recently. It’s apparently based on a book you recommended a few years ago. I was wondering if you have seen the movie and, if so, how you would compare it to the book.

NEws BRiEfs Planting Fields hosts new art installation Head to Planting Fields Arboretum on Nov. 4 to celebrate the release of Courtney M. Leonard at the Taxus Field, where her art installation BREACH: Logbook 23 | ROOT will be available to view and traditional music can be enjoyed. After the performance, guests will stroll to Coe Hall, where Courtney M. Leonard will speak about her artwork.

Leonard, a Shinnecock artist and filmmaker, is Planting Fields Foundation’s 2023 Catalyst artist. Her project BREACH: Logbook 23 | ROOT, is a sitespecific commission located in the Taxus Field at Planting Fields that will be on view through summer 2024. Leon-

ard’s work embodies the multiple definitions of “breach”, an exploration and documentation of historical ties to water, whales, and material sustainability.

Refreshments, a book signing and a first look at Leonard’s newly created earthenware dinner set will follow. Copies of the publication Courtney M. Leonard will be available to purchase for $25.

Please note there is uneven and hilly terrain at the Taxus Field. For special accommodations, more information or questions about this event contact Katie Walsh, community engagement manager, at kwalsh@plantingfields.org or (516) 922-8680.

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a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated December 22, 2005, executed by Charles Richard Minick AKA Charles R. Minick (who died on November 5, 2021, a resident of the county of Queens, State of New York) to secure the sum of $843,750.00.

The Mortgage was recorded at Book 30079, Page 683 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on February 8, 2006. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 13, 2013 and

recorded on June 19, 2013, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 38833, Page 565.

The mortgage was subsequently modified on February 26, 2014; The property in question is described as follows: 51 PARK PLACE, SEA CLIFF, NY 11579 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding

against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE

COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 19, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

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image currently generates. One example, of many, was the Oct. 1 Jets-Chiefs game at MetLife Stadium, which drew nearly 25 million viewers, largely because Swift was seated in a luxury box.

If you watched the game, you couldn’t help but noticed that the television cameras were devoting almost as much time to Swift as they were to the Jets and Chiefs. Swift didn’t sing or dance. She didn’t walk out on the field for a cameo appearance.

All she did was sit — and jump up and down and cheer — with a bunch of friends and relatives of her latest love interest, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.

Besides the huge television audience, the stadium had its largest crowd in recent memory. That Swift is a money generator is no surprise. Her concerts fill every venue to capacity, and generate millions in revenues for hotels, restaurants and all types of local businesses.

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can generate with one concert, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent her a number of fan letters, urging her to schedule concerts in Canada as a way of boosting his country’s economy.

Some federal monetary officials have speculated that the revenues generated by her concerts are having an impact on inflation statistics.

In recent weeks, a new documentary has been released that follows Swift around the world and gives the general public some idea of the dramatic impact that she has wherever she goes. According to entertainment writers, a number of fans were willing to pay astronomical sums just to get a sneak preview of the travelogue.

Can Swift become a political force?

No one knows for sure, but recently she sent out a tweet urging people to register to vote. According to election officials, her brief outreach generated 50,000 new registrants in one day. No one knows what her political leanings

aylor Swift was on camera at MetLife Stadium as often as the Jets and Chiefs.

are, but there is no doubt that she could get millions of people to the polls if she chose to promote a candidate.

For those of us who don’t follow the music industry, the success of this 33-year-old phenomenon is a little mystifying. She has a sweet voice, writes many of her own songs and has a powerful stage presence. I thought that she appealed to a particular age group but recently a friend, who is 65, excitedly told us about attending a Taylor Swift concert.

Her success is attributable to her talent, her personality and her exiting performances. It also is a sign that with all of the political turmoil in our country, the public is desperately seeking fresh faces that have nothing to do with politics. We are very much in need of pleasant distractions and Taylor Swift clearly gives us that, and more.

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.

Antisemitism in our schools is way too common

n May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences and incidents. I, and many of my task force colleagues, were horrified by some of the stories we heard.

I am so proud of the students who came and had the confidence to speak up, knowAVi ing that what they posnick said would be entered into the public record. The hearing was also recorded and covered by a number of media outlets. We heard horrendous stories, which included accounts of swastikas found on school property (in some cases left unaddressed for weeks) and antisemitic comments directed at Jewish students, among other things.

What shocked me the most — and is

truly concerning — is how normalized and “casual” the antisemitism seems to be. In all my years of working to fight antisemitism and hate, I knew students were facing antisemitic incidents, but never thought it would be considered so normal among students in our local schools.

Following the hearing, the task force convened a special meeting, which I had the honor to chair, consisting of superintendents and principals from a number of county school districts. This gave us an opportunity to learn what steps they are taking to combat antisemitism, both proactively and responsively. I heard many positive and encouraging remarks from the administrators in attendance, including two points that I believe we all must take to heart and implement.

First, whenever an antisemitic or hateful incident occurs, the school must not attempt to hide the matter out of a concern for negative publicity. The school should instead be transparent, and notify the school community about the situation and outline how the administration is addressing it. Schools need

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to identify both what the community can do to fight antisemitism and hate and outline concrete steps it is taking toward that end.

Administrators who properly and promptly condemn and respond to antisemitism have friends in a number of groups, including my organization, StandWithUs, that are ready to support and partner with them, and to provide the resources and assistance they need.

Second, as one superintendent made clear, there should be greater outrage when it comes to instances of antisemitism. Sadly, that is not always the case. For example, when students or visitors at school events spew antisemitic slurs and other hateful rhetoric, it is insufficient simply to tell the offenders to “be nice” and then continue the event in a business-as-usual manner. When something like this happens, the authorities responsible for the event should express outrage and stop the activity until the perpetrators are removed and all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the activity.

t’s not enough to just tell those who spew slurs at school events to ‘be nice.’

I understand that this kind of response doesn’t happen overnight. It happens only if the right boundaries and understanding are established. Antisemitism can be difficult to identify.

Through the Special Legislative Task Force, StandWithUs and other groups have shared their clear commitment to fighting anti-Jewish bigotry.

There are educational materials, policy recommendations, and training for administrators, teachers and students that focus on how to identify antisemitism and ways to address antisemitic incidents.

As we continue the new school year, I hope our amazing schools in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the Northeast will take advantage of the resources being offered and commit to implementing best practices to ensure the safety, well-being, and equal educational opportunities for all students in these communities.

Avi Posnick is the executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, and a member of the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.

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Keep ‘off-year’ elections off-year

ore than a dozen people are running for president of the United states this year and next — and nearly as many are seeking to replace embattled U.s.

Rep. George santos in Congress. and while final decisions in those races are 12 months away, much closer to home, Long Island voters are heading to the polls nov. 8, to decide on a number of races spanning town boards and administrations as well as county legislatures.

It’s what we call an “off-year” election — an election that takes place outside more mainstream races — and it gives us a chance to learn about and choose leaders who are much closer to home. Even our neighbors. and listening to those voices is vitally important — much more important for our daily lives than what’s being bandied about in Washington or albany.

But there’s a downside to off-year elections, and it’s a significant one: voter turnout is abysmal. across the state, offyear elections attract just half of those who head to the polls for presidential elections, according to Citizens Union.

The potential solution? Turn “offyear” elections to “on-year,” by moving town and county races to the same year as campaigns for state and federal offices. and it’s part of a bill that has passed both chambers of the state legislature, and is now on the governor’s desk.

This would certainly increase the number of people who cast votes in local races, and would save money typically

Letters Peter King wrote ‘the painful truth’ To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?”: I thought it was very well written and stated the painful truth.

I, too, cannot understand the mentality of our students and politicians who believe Hamas is the victim and that Israel is the bully.

I believe, as Mr. King stated, this whole disaster of an issue is due to poor leadership and failed support for Israel with the Obama and Biden administrations and the fake media. I just wanted to thank Mr. King for being brave enough to write the truth, and hopefully some people will read it and better understand what is going on. Thanks for the support of his Republican party, and maybe he should run for president!

LIsa KEEnEy Oceanside

spent to make off-year elections happen (although how much is up for debate). and yes, the more people who vote, the better our communities are represented.

It’s a noble idea, and it makes sense, at least at first blush. But it would also sacrifice a key element of off-year elections that make them so special: Focusing on these races allows the candidates to not only get their message out, but also to address hyperlocal issues in our neighborhoods that are simply not dealt with at the federal or even the state level.

Imagine a ballot dominated by a presidential race, U.s. senate contests and U.s.

House races that also included the choices for local judges, county legislators, town administrators and town councils, and village officials — to say nothing of local referendums. It would be a jampacked ballot, which would make it nearly impossible for a typical voter to be properly informed about who’s who and what’s what. naturally, much of our attention would be focused on who would be in the White House come January, and who would be sent to Congress. Candidates for local offices would have to shout to be heard, and even then they’d likely be drowned out.

Local issues are crucially important. you know that, because you’re reading a local newspaper. Will local taxes be raised? Can we prevent the sinkholes that are opening up in our streets? How do we put up barriers to keep state legislators from forcing residential zoning in

our communities? How do we counter some of the issues we’re experiencing as a result of bail reform?

Those are just a handful of the myriad issues that Herald editors and reporters have inquired about in more than 40 roundtable sessions with local candidates this election season — issues that most likely wouldn’t get anywhere near the attention they deserve if you mixed them in with topics dominating the debates in the state and national campaigns.

We look at voting as a right, but it’s also a duty. True democracy requires participation by those being governed to truly work, and our participation takes many forms, but the primary one is casting a ballot. Increasing turnout for these races most certainly remains a priority — but we don’t want to accomplish that by pushing local races into a ballot’s fine print.

Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t yet signed the bill changing election dates that passed both chambers of the state legislature earlier this year. and she shouldn’t. We need to come up with ways to bring more voters out for local elections, but we must do that by continuing to educate those voters on the issues affecting them most here at home, and by making it clear that voting is one of the best ways they can do something about them.

What we can’t do is let those issues be swept away in the whirlwind of state and national elections.

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y parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time.

It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania.

But that’s not why my parents were concerned.

My new job — as a sports editor for a community weekmiCHaeL ly newspaper in the small city of Hinman Bath — paid $200 a week. And the rent for this apartment would eat up a good chunk of that.

I wasn’t listening, however. I was young. The world was mine to conquer.

And I was able to dive headfirst into my chosen career while still quite literally a teenager. It was supposed to be nothing but easy sailing from this point, except it wouldn’t be anything close.

Of course, I was wrong, and my parents were absolutely right. I couldn’t

afford the apartment and simply living.

Every other week, my bank account would dwindle to almost nothing, days short of being replenished with another paycheck.

I had to pay my rent. I had to put gas in the 1982 Chevette that I had bought a year earlier with my freelance money. I had to keep the electricity on and the water running.

All that was left to sacrifice was probably the one thing I needed the most: food.

By the time payday finally arrived, I could have gone as long as three days without eating. And you truly don’t know suffering until you feel hunger. Real hunger.

My paycheck would hit my bank account at 11 a.m., and I would race to the nearby Burger King, my car running on fumes, to sit in the drive-thru, praying for speedy service. Then I would pull into the parking lot and devour every morsel of my lunch. Tears would streak my cheeks as I would bite into a Whopper.

When we think of hunger, it makes sense that our minds jump to extremes, conjuring images of children — primarily in other countries — literally starv-

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oo many of us are one missed paycheck or medical emergency away from hunger.

Letters Next Tuesday, it’s all about voting To the Editor: It is a common misconception that important elections take place only every two or four years. On the contrary: Local elections take place every year, and because turnout is often low in the socalled “off years,” such as this one, your vote can actually make even more of a difference in matters of immediate concern to your community.

Your local elected officials are responsible for making the laws and regulations that directly affect you, your family and your neighbors. Local officials have direct authority over things like schools, housing, public transit and the local environment.

Local officials are also far more likely to take account of your opinions than are your representatives at the state and federal levels. Make the most of this relationship: Get out and vote on the laws and ballot proposals that matter to you and your community, and for leaders that you believe deserve your trust. Local and state, as well federal, elections affect the quality of our lives, from the healthfulness of our drinking water and the maintenance of our roads and bridges, to the quality of our public education. Voters should take them seriously.

The right to vote is the heart of democ-

ing. And that is indeed horrific. At the same time, however, we can’t lose sight of the fact that hunger exists in so many forms. And that so much of it is far closer to us than we might think.

A popular term for it is “food insecurity,” but let’s simply call it what it is: hunger. And it affects those of all walks of life, from children to our senior citizens. Island Harvest — the largest food bank on Long Island — delivers millions of meals each year, but that’s still not enough. Long Island Cares — founded by the late singer and songwriter Harry Chapin — estimates that as many as 230,000 people go hungry on Long Island every day.

Across the country, millions of people are a job loss, a missed paycheck or a single medical emergency away from hunger, according to Feeding America.

And it affects some of our populations — our children, our seniors, and many of our minority communities — disproportionately more than the rest of us.

Hunger is a silent predator, existing so close to us, yet so difficult to see. It could be your child’s best friend next door. It could be the nice retired lady

around the corner who enjoys talking to neighbors from her porch. It could be the young professional stepping out into the world for the first time.

But we don’t need to see it to help. We don’t need to experience it to help. It’s out there. It’s terrible. And yes, we can make a difference.

Island Harvest and Long Island Cares are just two of many area organizations that are fighting hunger. You can give money, non-perishable food, or even your time. Visit IslandHarvest.org or LICares. org. Or just look around your own neighborhood — there’s likely someone already battling hunger. Maybe it’s your time to step up.

“Hunger is an obscenity, and hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity,” Chapin once said, echoing the words of Anne Frank, who truly knew hunger while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Yet even in those darkest of times, Frank remained optimistic: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” she wrote.

Don’t wait a single moment. Let’s wipe this obscenity from our society once and for all.

Michael Hinman is the executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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racy. It is through the vote that “we the people” can effect necessary change and hold leaders accountable. Make full use of it in every election. Democracy only works when we make our voices heard.

Early voting this year runs through Sunday, and Election Day is next Tuesday.

ANN LEITER President, League of Women Voters of Central Nassau BARBARA EPSTEIN Management team, League of Women Voters of East Nassau

Another one rides the bus To the Editor: Our County Legislature voting 19-0 last week to renew a contract with Transdev — the private contractor running the Nassau Inter County Express buses since 2010 — is good news for riders. It demonstrates bipartisan support for bus service. Even with a 15-cent fare increase earlier this year, from $2.75 to $2.90 ($1.45 for seniors), riding a NICE bus is one of the best public transportation bargains around. Riders using the MTA Metro Card can get a free transfer to a New York City Transit bus or subway.

Transdev has a track record of completing Federal Transit Administration-

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funded capital projects on time and within budget. Any contract change orders have been documented, fair and reasonable.

NICE is a model for cost-effective urban/suburban bus operations that other transit agencies should emulate. I congratulate the hardworking men and women of both the Nassau County Department of Public Works Transit Division and Transdev for providing such an excellent service, and the Coun-

ty Legislature for renewing Transdev’s contract for seven more years.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

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