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HERALD PERSON OF THE YEAR MARK SOBEL

Finding a million ways to serve the community

By WILL SHEELINE

Mark Sobel, of Sea Cliff, is, by all accounts, a paragon of community engagement and transformative leadership, which includes union activism, arts advocacy, and a longstanding commitment to environmental causes. In honor of his dedication to the village, the Herald is proud to name him its 2023 Person of the Year.

Sobel was born and raised in Queens, and his union activism began in the mid-1970s, when he was a letter carrier. The son of a union man and with an uncle affiliated with the Electrical Workers Union, Sobel quickly ascended to the role of shop steward, elected by workers to represent them in dealings with management. t’s hard to His leadership style was distinct, overstate emphasizing democratic principles and respect for is fellow union members. how wonderful He was president of the union for 15 Mark is. years, tirelessly championing his colleagues’ rights.

LISA CASHMAN “I tried to change things, and I Executive director, brought more of a democratic apCoalition to Save proach,” Sobel recalled. “It was really Hempstead Harbor enjoyable to represent people, especially people who didn’t have a voice.”

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks marked a pivotal moment for Sobel.

As a witness to the impact on first responders, he increasingly focused on environmental activism. When he moved to Sea Cliff in 2015, he began volunteering for the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, and became a vocal advocate for environmentally sustainable practices.

Lisa Cashman, the coalition’s executive director, said that Sobel is one of the most active, high-energy people she knows, and as a member of the coalition’s executive board, she added, he gives his all for the group and the community. Sobel isn’t just a pleasure to work with, Cashman said; he’s a pleasure to be around, and always brings a smile to people’s faces.

“It’s hard to overstate how wonderful Mark is,” she said. “He is just a joy, and a worker bee. He’ll roll up his sleeves and do whatever’s necessary for the success of anything.”

Transitioning from his union career after he moved to Sea Cliff, Sobel redirected his energies toward arts advocacy. He worked for several years for the Creative Coalition, an arts

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He joined the village’s Arts Council as its producer at large, and, thanks to his work and that of the group’s other members, it has helped foster a local artistic renaissance.

Kat DiResta, who chairs the council, said that in her time working with Sobel, he has always been extraordinarily supportive and energetic, and brought a sense of community outreach that has helped the organization continue to grow — all while wearing his trademark smile.

“He’s really into people working together, and the community aspect of the arts and Sea Cliff,” DiResta said. “He’s all heart, and so enthusiastic about everything that we’ve been doing, and creating an opportunity for artists, writers, poets and musicians to have a platform and a space.”

Beyond union activism and arts advocacy, Sobel is also a community leader. As an integral member of the village’s traffic and safety committee, he has spearheaded initiatives to make local roadways safer, addressing concerns about speeding along scenic routes. His involvement bore fruit when Nassau County allocated funds to rectify the problem by letting the village adopt a Safe Streets Program, which will work to find ways to increase pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Even in “the village of volunteers,” Sobel stands out as an inspiring figure, according to those who know him, illustrating Continued on page 2 Courtesy Steph Sobel

Mark Sobel and his wife of 37 years, Steph, are both outspoken in their love for Sea Cliff and the environment. Mark is the Herald's Person of the Year.

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He's a ‘worker bee’ with a buzz for helping others Mark Sobel is active in a wide range of community organizations

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how one person’s engaged leadership can profoundly shape and uplift an entire community.

Despite initial reservations, Sobel ventured into local politics by running for, and winning a seat on, the village board in March. He was motivated by curiosity about the community’s workings, he said. Now, as a trustee, he embraces the responsibility of contributing to the village’s governance, and looks to increase the lines of dialogue between residents and elected officials, while continuing to promote the arts and environmental issues.

Sobel said that while he had been encouraged to run for office for years, he had thought he could do better for the community as a volunteer than in local politics. Eventually, however, he agreed to run for the board, and was unopposed in November. He ultimately decided to run, he said, because he believed it was, and is, important for individuals to do their part to serve their community.

“It’s always been in my mind that if you’re going to care about the community you live in, then you have to be active in it,” Sobel said. “I love being involved, and if you can help just one

Courtesy Steph Sobel

Mark Sobel, third from right, is a big proponent of working together, including collaborating with both Arts Council leaders Noelle Fiallo-Evans, far left, and Kat DiResta, and elected officials Bruce Kennedy, Elena Villafane, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Nick Pinto.

person, whether it’s over a year or a lifetime, then that’s one more person that’s benefited by it.”

Mark and his wife, Steph, have been married for 37 years, and raised two accomplished children. Their son, Jonathan, a labor lawyer in Cleveland, continues the family legacy by advocating for workers’ rights, and their daughter, Leah, a psychologist in Boston, champions mental health causes.

Steph said that part of what has

made their marriage so strong is her husband’s remarkable heart and willingness to make time for others. She added that for as long as she has known him, he’s been active in his community, whether in Queens or on Long Island.

“He’s always been such a giving and caring person,” Steph said. “I think he’s all about working with teams, and having so many people who are doing good stuff in the community. It’s just been a real natural fit for him, because he likes

Sobel is an active leader of the Sea Cliff Arts Council alongside friends and colleagues like Noelle Fiallo-Eavns.

to help others.”

In an era when community engagement often takes a backseat, Sobel stands as a reminder that individual efforts, woven into the fabric of a community, can create lasting ripples of positive change. He is a testament to the enduring power of passionate and engaged citizenship.

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In a bid to reinforce his commitment to supporting Israel, former Congressman Tom Suozzi embarked on a trip to Israel on Dec. 21, addressing issues ranging from security concerns to the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Suozzi, a Democrat from Glen Cove, pledged to be a staunch advocate for Israel if successful in the upcoming special election for New York’s third congressional district.

The trip, which Suozzi had long planned, took place amidst a closely contested race with Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Israel Defense Forces veteran. Suozzi emphasized the importance of experiencing firsthand the dynamics on the ground, reflecting his broader philosophy of engaging with both local and international issues.

During his visit, Suozzi spoke with the parents of an IDF serviceman and district resident Omer Neutra, held hostage by Hamas. Suozzi, wearing Neutra’s dog tags given to him by the soldier’s parents, condemned Hamas as a “sophisticated and disciplined terror army with a mission to destroy Israel and Jews.” He underscored the need for educating the public about the true nature of the extremist group.

“I’ve always had a philosophy that you have to go and see what’s happening on the ground,” Suozzi explained. “It’s clear to me that we have to communicate to

people that Hamas is not some random, loose coalition of desert fighters.”

Suozzi particularly emphasized Hamas’ tunnel system as evidence of their advanced tactics used by the terrorist organization. Although Suozzi admitted that he had not personally seen any of the tunnels or firsthand evidence of them, the tunnel system is well known for its multi-faceted use by Hamas and other militant groups for a variety of purposes.

The special election gains significance as both candidates, Suozzi and Pilip, have ties to Jewish communities in the district. Suozzi, known for his consistent support for Israel during his congressional tenure from 2017 to 2023, emphasized the need for more outspoken pro-Israel Democrats to enhance bipartisan support for Israel.

Suozzi’s opponent, Pilip, a former IDF paratrooper and an Orthodox Jewish Nassau County legislator, has been actively campaigning against antisemitism, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack orchestrated by Hamas. The race remains closely watched, with Jewish voters constituting approximately 13 percent of the district’s electorate.

Recent polls indicate a shift among Democrats regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, with growing support for a ceasefire. Suozzi acknowledged this trend but maintained that having a proIsrael Democrat, especially one who is vocal and strong in support, is crucial for

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Congressional candidate Tom Suozzi traveled to Israel to show solidarity with Israelis in their war against the terrorist group Hamas. maintaining bipartisan backing for Israel. ”I’m here to show my solidarity with the State of Israel and with Jewish people throughout the world,” Suozzi added, “and to be unequivocal in my support, to learn more and hopefully help educate people about what’s going on.”

Addressing the issue of his party affiliation, Suozzi pointed out that while Republicans generally have higher support for Israel, Democrats need more outspoken advocates to ensure continued bipartisan support. He highlighted the

challenges posed by some Democratic members, like “the Squad,” which include Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman of New York, who do not align with the broader party support for Israel.

Suozzi also emphasized that despite his support Israel, he remains committed to helping and supporting Muslim-Americans as well. As the founder of the Cong ressional Uyghur Caucus, which worked to raise support and awareness of the oppression facing the predominately Muslim Uyghur ethnic group in northwestern China, Suozzi expressed his endorsement of a two-state solution for Israel, albeit underlining that it cannot happen while Hamas is in power.

The former congressman’s recent visit also occurred a day before it was announced that the death toll in the Gaza strip had reached 20,000, with an estimated 70 percent of the casualties women and children. Suozzi added that while “you’d have to not be human to not be upset by all these people getting killed,” it did not change his unwavering commitment to and support of Israel and its military in the conflict.

“It’s awful, but the reality it that Hamas must be stopped,” Suozzi said. “I looked at this issue very carefully in 2018 — human shields. This is consciously done, so that (Hamas) can say exactly that ‘civilians are getting killed because this is where we happen to put all of our weapons.’”

District Prepares for High-Stakes Special Election

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The expulsion of GOP Representative George Santos from Congress has set the stage for a highly competitive special election in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. This territory, previously won comfortably by Democrats in 2020, is now a battleground where Republicans have recently made significant gains.

Santos’ removal from office occurred less than a month after the House Ethics Committee released a damning report citing “substantial evidence” of his violation of federal law and involvement in a “complex web” of illegal financial activities. Now, the special election process will leave the position unfilled for 70 days, as Governor Kathy Hochul lacks the authority to appoint a replacement to a Congressional seat. A primary will not be held, instead, Democrats have chosen a recognizable figure in the form of former Rep. Tom Suozzi, who had represented the district for three terms before stepping away to pursue a failed bid for governor in 2022. Meanwhile, Republicans announced Mazi Melesa Pilip, a former Israeli army soldier and current county legislator, as their candidate.

From 2007 to 2023, 11 special elections were held in Nassau County when 31 per-

cent of voters cast their ballots in the 9th dential elections see nearly 70 percent District on the same day as the presiden- voter turnout.

“It’s clear that voters prefer to vote tial primary.

James Scheuerman, the Democratic during even years and pay more attenElections Commissioner for Nassau tion in even years,” Scheuerman said.

“Nor mally, national elecCounty, shed light on the tions don’t get above 27 perpreparations for the upcomcent from what we’ve seen, ing special election. He but this could go north of 30 emphasized there are chalpercent based on the amount lenges posed by the election of interest in this race.” since a significant portion of Between 2011 and 2020, an the county’s poll sites are in average of 75 special elecschools. Despite the logistitions took place each year cal hurdles, early voting will across the United States. run from Feb. 3 to Feb. 11., New York held 48 special and absentee ballots will folelections during 2010 to 2021, low a similar process, with JAMES the third-most of any state. voters able to request them The largest number of spethrough the state portal, SCHEUERMAN cial elections in the state marking a change that aims The Democratic took place in 2018 when 11 to streamline the absentee Elections special elections were held. ballot request process.

Commissioner for Hochul signed 10 laws ear“It’s never been easier to Nassau County lier this year that she says request an absentee ballot expands and strengthens the through the New York State or Nassau County board of elections,” basic right to vote, which includes early Scheuerman said. “It only takes about 10 voting without a reason, and requires local boards of election to open a polling seconds to request an absentee ballot.”

While special elections typically see place on a campus at which more than lower turnouts, Scheuerman anticipates 300 voters are registered at their college that the current race’s national implica- address. The laws build on the John tions may lead to a turnout exceeding the Lewis Voting Rights Act, which modernusual figures. He also notes that presi- izes the Voting Rights Act of 1965,

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strengthening legal protections against discriminatory voting policies and practices.

Regina Goutevenier, president of the League of Women Voters Port Washington-Manhasett expressed the organization’s commitment to disseminating information about the election to communities that may not have participated in large numbers in the past. She hopes that the election results will reflect an increased voter turnout.

Judy Esterquest, a member of the Port Washington-Manhasett league, said they expect to host the candidate forum in late January, close to the start of early voting. There, voters will also be aware of key dates and eligibility requirements to participate in the election. Esterquest noted that candidates who choose not to participate are usually challengers who aren’t as comfortable in public, or an incumbent who believes that giving airtime to a challenger will only help the Challenger and not the incumbent.

As of press time, Suozzi has agreed to three election debates. Pilip, the Republican candidate, has not commented on participating in any of the debates. Dates have not been decided for the debates on WABC and WNBC. Suozzi said on X Tuesday afternoon that he also accepted a NY1/WNYC debate for Jan. 25.

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Woman’s Club of Glen Cove rings in the holiday season The Woman’s Club of Glen Cove hosted its annual Christmas luncheon at The View Grille on Dec 19. Members and their guests enjoyed delicious offerings and a fun afternoon that included live entertainment provided by the trio Now and Then.

Everyone also had an opportunity to

join in to win the large number of gift baskets that were raffled off and the ever popular 50/50 hosted by Happy Skvarla.

The club remembered those in need by way of donated toys and food that was delivered to Nosh to be given to the food insecure in the community.

Members and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of music and raffles.

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Speaking out against Santos. At a news conference outside George Santos’ former campaign office, Legislator Josh Lafazan led community members in expressing their lack of confidence in Santos’ ability to represent them.

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Diving into the new year. Temperatures were unseasonably warm on New Year’s Day, but the water was not. That didn’t stop roughly 250 hardy swimmers from taking part in the annual Polar Plunge at Sea Cliff Beach, the largest one ever.

Students show off STEM skills. Margaux Bare, left, and Sylvia McAdams explained to the Board of Education the steps they had gone through to program the robot Dash.

A cupcake decoration worth celebratin’. Sylvie McAdams, 11, far left, Erin Leder, Julia Reidy, Ella Russo and Keira Leder, all 10, spent some of their time off between Christmas and New Year’s at the Sea Cliff Library, learning the art of cupcake decorating.

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Ringing in the new year. Children of all ages, accompanied by their parents, got together to celebrate the end of another year at the Sea Cliff Children’s Library.

Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. Fiona Ni, 4, was among the many dancers in the Town of Oyster Bay’s celebration of the Lunar New Year at Town Hall.

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Nassau rolls dice on Coliseum casino plans. Hundreds attended a community forum at Hofstra University to discuss the fate of the Nassau Hub.

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Driving to D.C. to condemn Santos. Casey Sabella, far right, an organizer with the group Courage for America, delivers petitions calling on Santos to resign.

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Giving the gift of life for Valentine’s Day. Pete Prudente is an advocate for organ and tissue donation. He often donates platelets, which help save the lives of leukemia patients.

Flashing back to the ’80s. Wearing their 1980s finest, Sea Cliff residents danced the night away at the All You Need Is Love ‘80s Prom last Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

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Greeting the North Shore’s newest students. North Shore district Superintendent Chris Zublionis greeted students on the first day of Universal Pre-K with Megan McCormack, Sea Cliff Elementary interim principal, left, Carol Ann Smyth, assistant superintendent, and school board Vice President Andrea Maccari

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VFW gets money to rebuild. Assemblymember Chuck Lavine helped secure $120,000 to help rebuild VFWPost 347.

Santos under fire. Dulce Urena, a Glen Head resident and daughter of immigrant parents, said Santos is a disgrace to American democracy.

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Hopping into a bunny-themed fundraiser. The Easter Bunny will again make an appearance at the Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group fundraiser, like it did in 2018, with Brendan Kenny, John Haff, Sawyer Deseve, Isaac Bratter and Seamus Casey.

Showcasing the line between safe and sexy. Sarah Hughes explained the history of the Safe & Sexy Project at an Artist Talk at the Sea Cliff Arts Council on March 11.

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Using what she learned at North Shore High School. Sonja Rose Bogolubov, shown consulting with her director of photography, Diego Ruiz, uses what she learned in her photography classes at North Shore High School at NYU’s Tisch school.

A festival of the senses. Natalie Wood and Kate Sigismond enjoyed the scent from the flowers at Planting Fields Arboretum’s Annual Camellia Festival.

Bowling to perfection. Matt Nochowitz bowled the North Shore School District’s first perfect game in a match against Carle Place High School on Jan. 17.

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Making Nassau carbon-neutral. Legislator Josh Lafazan, joined

by Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, announced the introduction of a bill that would require Nassau County to become carbon-neutral by 2035.

A ship full of history. The loss 139 lives on the Lexington had a huge impact on Americans in 1840, and before the sinking of the Titanic, it was considered the worst maritime disaster in American history.

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Finding a cure. Kate Doerge is spreading the word about the foundation she and her husband, Chad, founded to find a cure for neurofibromatosis. Their daughter, Penny, died of the disease last November.

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Sashaying out of court. U.S. Rep. George Santos denied all of the charges against him, taking a page out of the Donald Trump legal defense book by calling the case against him a ‘witch hunt.’

More lies from Santos. Santos angrily denied the charges against him following his arraignment in a Central Islip courtroom, although he had to force his way through the crowd of media and spectators to get to the podium.

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An ‘offbeat’ celebration. Mike Lennon, far left, Dominic Johnson, Camille Purcell, Madeline Redenti, Stephen Redenti, photographer Geri Reichgut and Kathleen DiResta came together to memorialize the new exhibition about Offbeat Artifacts.

Trapped in tape. Beep baseball, a modified game designed for visually impaired players, requires that sighted players, like John Grossman, be blindfolded to give all of the competitors a similar perspective.

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Bringing humanity to the Holocaust. Ross Yablans weaved three photos together to create a piece representing Holocaust survivor Fred Zeilberger’s story for the Witness Project, and the work was displayed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in April. It depicts Zeilberger’s father, far left; his son; and Zeilberger, his wife and their granddaughter.

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Raising money through woodworking. Simon Kletter said he was proud to honor his grandmother’s memory and do his part to help in the fight against cancer by fundraising $4,000 selling his original carpentry pieces.

Finding the music during Covid. Kayla and Emma Sorensen performed Christmas songs for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The musicians wore their masks inside to follow state-mandated social distancing guidelines.

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A ‘bully’ day in Oyster Bay. Theodore Roosevelt was joined by his Rough Riders as they trotted around Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Telling ‘A Sea Cliff Story’. Brianna Lee above, and Mike Luciano said the entire village came out to help them film, with the fire department even lending a truck for one of the scenes in ‘A Sea Cliff Story.’

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Considerable progress for North Shore. Grace Ryan is only a sophomore and starred in the pitching circle and at the plate for the Vikings with a .450 batting average.

Vikings defeat nemesis Seaford. North Shore leading scorer Matthew D’Aversa (71 points), right, was unable to go in May 19th’s playoff game but his teammates picked up the slack in an 8-6 victory at Seaford.qualifier.

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Big season for North Shore boys’ soccer. Preston Samtani found the back of the net nine times for North Shore, which finished the regular season with 11 victories.

North Shore XC dynasty continues. Sophia Marchioli helped North Shore dominate the Nassau cross-country championships.

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A sweet taste of summer. Children got to enjoy ice cream and play in the park to the sound of children’s music at the Sea Cliff Civic Association’s Ice Cream Social.

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Holding Santos accountable. Richard Osthoff fought back tears as he described how Santos allegedly defrauded him of the money needed to save the life of his service dog, Sapphire.

Spreading patriotic spirit. The night sky on the 4th of July shimmered with a magical display of lights for all to enjoy.

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Bringing James Joyce to Sea Cliff. Actors such as Joe Hughes, left, Jen Sebetic, Maggie O’Dell and Dan DiPietro brought the cast of ‘Ulysses’ to life for the James Joyce Jaunt.

A change in the train line. Commuters who frequent the Glen Cove station will need to head to either Glen Street or Locust Valley stations for their morning commutes.

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The Best Feast in the East hits Glen Cove. Last weekend’s Feast of St. Rocco — the Best Feast in the East — was a hit once again, with plenty of rides, games and food. This year the event also included magic shows and an evening of fireworks.

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Sliding into the Feast of St. Rocco. Sergio Recine and his daughter Ella rode a giant slide at the Feast of St. Rocco.

A feast for the senses. Lloyd Adams prepares a mouthwatering pork brisket. His family-operated restaurant serves authentic Texas style barbecue ranging from brisket and ribs to pulled pork and barbecued chicken.

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Getting hooked on books. Hooked on Books members get to choose books to take home with them until the following weeks meeting.

An end to flooding on Shore Road. Residents of Shore Road say they feel relieved about the maintenance coming in 2024.

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Rocking into the school year. Chris Zublionis, superintendent of the North Shore Schools, left, and Bryce Larsen let their guitars welcome staff back tp school.

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A warm welcome into the village. Ann DiPietro’s welcomed new residents of Sea Cliff at the Civic Association’s 12th Annual Welcoming Party.

Learning to spot spotted lanternflies. Spotted lantern flies are an invasive species originally from China, which experts say should be squashed on sight.

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Honoring 9/11 victims. Members of the Sea Cliff Fire Department were on hand to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives coming to the aid of others in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, and those who died in the years that followed from illnesses sustained on that day.

Running into victory. The North Shore runners beat four other teams to cement their 200th consecutive victory.

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Dancing with joy at North Shore High School. North Shore High School dance program members celebrated the opening of their new studio with a performance.

A ‘babysitter bill’ for Oyster Bay. Chuck Lavine, second from left, announced the re-introduction of the bill outside of Oyster Bay Town Hall, alongside local Democratic candidates Danielle Medeiros, left, Jared Behr and Ravin Chetram.

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Helping cats, aiding the community.

Janine Fakiris spent years working with Susan Raso spaying, neutering and vaccinating the North Shore’s feral cat population.

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A day of fun at Mini Mart. Having a blast at the Sea Cliff Mini Mart were Keira Leder, left, Erin Leder, Abby Nicols, Brynn McKenna, and Sonia Victorine, all 11.

A ‘jelly-full’ of joy at St. Luke’s. Over 30 different types of jellies were made for the St. Luke’s Bazaar by volunteers like Janette Heurtley, left, Nigel Hawkins and Lainry Ganzenmuller, who spent seven months making them.

Enjoying pie, facefirst. Siblings Ryder, 12, left, and Nylah Chasin, 10, gave it their all in the apple pie eating contest at the Mill Neck Apple Festival.

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Jacqueline Kennedy comes to Sea Cliff.

While she is best known as one of America’s most iconic First Ladies, there is much more to Jackie’s story than meets the eye.

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A cheerful homecoming at North Shore. The Viking cheerleaders kept the homecoming crowd's energy during the halftime show.

A year in exile from Ukraine. Anna, a Ukrainian refugee, has lived in Sea Cliff with her two children for the last year as war rages in her motherland.

Lending a helping pie. Summer Butindari, right, helped raise money for the fundraiser by selling pizzas with the help of Alvaro Panameno.

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Calling for Santos’ resignation. 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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A musical medley celebrates the season. Carolers treated attendees to a mash-up of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs at Sea Cliff’s Holiday Celebration.

Courtesy Karin Barnaby

Women golfers help fight breast cancer. Fundraiser Committee Members Doris Salamak, far left, Donna Stanza, Paula Parks from Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, Louise Brooks, Carol Cirina, Phyllis Satz attended a luncheon held on Sept. 29 at The View Grill.

Slayer Players return for ‘A Christmas Carol’. Fred DiMenna will reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge.

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A festival of lights open to everyone. Sea Cliff’s annual Hanukkah Happening features traditional Jewish food, games and crafts events for the kids.

The road to recovery. Jack O’Neill, who never drank or did drugs as a student at Oyster Bay High School, became a drug addict when he attended St. John’s University.

A choral Christmas concert you can’t miss. While the North Shore Community Chorus is sometimes accompanied by an orchestra, their Christmas concert will be largely a cappella, aside from organ accompaniment.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANGAD HOMES LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 66 Peachtree Lane a/k/a 66 Peach Tree Lane, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Albertson, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 7, Block 312 and Lot 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $961,399.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608310/2021.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Christine M. Grillo, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200190-3 143664 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 SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. WALTER F. VON HOLT, III, et al, Defts.

Index #607341/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 23, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 21, Block 94, Lot 5, 17.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JUDGE SCOTT H. SILLER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100951 143658

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against MICHAEL SHANKER, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 1 Old Wheatley Road, Glen Head, NY 11545. Sec 18 Block D Lot 419. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Brookville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $928,237.98 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613719/2019.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # CHNY1216 143652

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. ELM LIMITED, LLC., Pltf. vs.

JOHN KEMPSKI, NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER, Defts.

Index #606054/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 18, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 22, Block F01, Lot 298.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RON FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100896 143962 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, Plaintiff - against - LARRY BLUMSTEIN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 2, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 23rd day of January, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 1 Richardson Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579.

(Section: 21, Block: 222, Lot: 431) Approximate amount of lien $624,040.05 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 018968/2009.

Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: November 17, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS BID NO. DPW-2023-003 VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF CONTRACT FOR; PUMPHOUSE WINDOWS REPLACEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received by the VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF Village Administrator, Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY until 3PM on Monday February 5, 2024. The Village will review all bids received and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable.

Project Description Replacement of Windows at the Pumphouse Building Bid documents may be obtained online at www.seacliff-ny.gov for free or a hard copy at Village Hall, Sea Cliff, N.Y. upon non-refundable payment of $50.00 in cash or certified check payable to VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF for each set.

Bid Documents will be available beginning Monday, December 27, 2023.

Each bid must be made on the proposal form prepared for this work and in the manner designated therein and be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount of at least five (5%) percent of the total bid, and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Village Administrator of the VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF and marked on the outside with the name and address of the bidder, and the words “BID FOR PUMPHOUSE WINDOWS REPLACEMENT PROJECTCONTRACT NO. DPW-2023-003”.

The successful bidder must comply with all State and Federal Statutes relating to labor and Workers’ Compensation.

The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, to waive any informality in the bids received and to accept that bid which in its judgment best serves the interests of the Village.

By: Office of the Village Clerk DATED: December 27, 2023 144044

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matters: Agency: Planning Board, Village of Sea Cliff Date: January 10, 2024 Time:7:00 pm Place:Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York

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“The Guest,” by Emma Cline “Good Neighbors,” by Sarah Langan “Foster,” by Claire Keegan “I Have Some Questions For You,” by Rebecca Makkai Book Lover 2023 “Head Hits I Remember,”

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NEWS BRIEFS Town announces winter sports program The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toddler Sports Program will return this winter.

This six week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4. Registration begins online January 8th.

“The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” Laura Maier, town councilwoman, stated. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.”

The Toddler Sports Program begins Jan 30 and is six weeks in duration. Res-

idents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville Thursdays at 10am or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville Registration will take place online through the Parks Portal available at OysterBayTown.com/portal beginning on January 8th at 9:00 am. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, call (516) 797-7945.

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Subject: Application of Paola Martinez, 203 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, for site plan approval pursuant to Village Code Chapter 107 to demolish an existing garage and construct a new garage.

Premises are designated as Section 21, Block 160, Lot 135 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested

persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, 300 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, during regular business hours.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at, or participation in, the hearing should notify the

Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

Dated: December 21, 2023

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HeraLd editoriaL Small businesses need us, and we need them

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table.

Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her.

These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives.

There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important.

Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base.

Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.”

And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria.

More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money.

One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend.

But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis?

To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them.

Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law.

D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5.

Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses.

A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.”

Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year.

“Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

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processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl.

D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that?

D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . As heed this warnextort a ransom.

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Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth.

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He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses.

The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.”

Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences.

Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment.

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But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020.

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Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language.

“The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother.

And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories.

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YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .”

In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia.

Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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