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No pre-K in Seaford schools District officials conducted ‘intensive review of criteria’ to operate program By MARiA CesteRo and KAte NAlepiNsKi mcestero@liherald.com

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Coats? Blankets? We’ve got ’em. Nineteen-degree weather last Saturday didn’t stop Seaford BSA Troop 581 from hosting its annual Coat and Blanket Drive, directed by Assistant Scoutmaster Frank Padavan. Over 500 pounds of coats and blankets were donated to shelters in Nassau County, with guidance from the troop’s sponsor, the Seaford Lions Club.

The Seaford Union Free School District does not plan to use federal funds to provide a universal prekindergarten program for eligible children at this time, district officials announced this month. Last July, state officials announced that New York planned to invest $970 million in state-administered pre-K programs, according to the State Education Department. The 2022 state budget includes $105 million for pre-K for 4-yearold children. The total is expect-

ed to grow to nearly $1 billion by the end of the 2023-24 school year thanks to state expansion grants, according to an April 2021 presentation from the Association of School Business Officials, New York. In an emailed statement, Seaford’s deputy superintendent, John Striffolino, said that following an “intensive review of the criteria to operate and fund a UPK program within the Seaford School District,” the district determined that it did not have adequate space for such a program. District officials also spoke with Seaford-area preschools Continued on page 12

Chabad Center for Jewish Life expansion is under way By JoRDAN VAlloNe jvallone@liherald.com

The Chabad Center for Jewish Life, also known as the Chabad of Merrick-BellmoreWantagh, recently raised over $500,000 in five days. The donated funds will be used to expand the chabad’s school building, which serves its Jewish Early Learning Center preschool, a Hebrew school and a summer camp. The campaign — “Building a Dream: Investing in the Future” — went live online at www.chabadjewishlife.org, on the morning of Dec. 9. Five days later, the community had raised $518,888. Expanding the preschool had

been under discussion for a while, but because the chabad operates as a nonprofit, the funding had to be donation-based. With over 100 children on a waiting list for the school, a handful of donors approached Rabbi Shimon Kramer and his wife, Chanie, the JELC director, and offered to triple any donations received from the community. “The directors and teachers of the preschool are all on the front lines, doing a fantastic job,” Rabbi Kramer said. “The only way we could expand was if the community could contribute and help. Some donors came forward and wanted this to be a community event.”

The names of the donors and matchers were kept confidential, out of courtesy, but Kramer added that almost every parent in the school gave something to the campaign. Though the expansion will make it possible for roughly 100 more students to attend the preschool, the chabad’s Hebrew students will also use the added space in the afternoons during the week and on Saturday mornings. During the summer, it will be available to the summer camp. This is not the first expansion of the preschool, Chanie Kramer explained. The program started with four children in 2008, and it

operated out of the Kramers’ home. “We’ve had many expansions,” Chanie said. “The first big step was moving it out of the house.” The chabad opened a tworoom preschool at its Hewlett Avenue location in 2015, and added two more classrooms and a multipurpose room in 2018.

The multipurpose room now serves as a temporary classroom. “Right now we have no proper multipurpose room,” Kramer said. “It’s really important to get this done as soon as possible.” Plans for the expansion were in the works before the fundraising campaign even began. The original goal was to raise Continued on page 13

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Guests packed into Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh last Saturday for LEO Weekend’s annual Law Enforcement Weekend’s Holiday Concert, a fundraiser for law enforcement officers and their families. Festivities began at 7 p.m. with a live auction, prizes, food and drinks. The event was organized by LEO Weekend, a nonprofit group founded by New York City police officer Austin Glickman. The organization hosts around 14 events per year, all to benefit law enforcement. This was their first fundraiser at Mulcahy’s. “The idea came to me in 2014 when I was still a police recruit for the NYPD Academy,” LEO Weekend president Glickman said. “It was during a time where there was a negative light on law enforcement and stress levels of law enforcement was through the roof.” Glickman said he searched for organizations that funded retreats for police officers and he found none. He worked for about two years to create the nonprofit, and it launched its first event in 2017 at Lake George, NY. It quickly became a collective effort between seven board members: all first responders. Born and raised in Long Beach, Glickman hoped the Mulcahy’s fundraiser earned more than the previous year. “We’ve stepped up, especially through the pandemic, coming to work everyday to make sure we can continue to make our communities safe,” said president of the Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association Louis Viscusi, 45. “My hope is that the community will see us in a more personal light instead of just our uniform and see the good people that we really are and the hard work that we do to protect them everyday.” As volunteers made their way through the crowd selling raffle tickets, LEO Weekend founding board members took the stage to thank members of the community for attending the event. Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, an event co-organizer who is a former NYPD member, was introduced. Oceanside/Island Park Herald 2021 Person of the Year, Chelsea Euliano, 35, performed the National Anthem. Dressed in a sequined American flag top, the crowd cheered for her as she finished the Anthem. Councilman D’Esposito and Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder gave speeches in support of law enforcement. They both thanked the community for attending the fundraiser. Ryder introduced George Day, a 14-year veteran of the force, who had received a vacation from LEO Weekend after being the victim of a hit-and-run in Bellmore. New York-based Irish band Shilelagh Law then took the stage. The group features two FDNY members and one NYPD officer. They were eager to support the cause, said band member Kevin McCarthy. “We love it here, the staff is amazing, the people are great, and we love performing here,” McCarthy said. “It’s one of our favorite places to play, and we’re helping

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MeMBers of Leo Weekend and councilman Anthony D’Esposito (center) stated the Pledge of Allegiance on the stage at the fundraiser. a signifiCant Crowd packed inside of Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh last Saturday for the fundraiser. irish Band shiLeLagh Law hosted a meet-and-greet prior to their performance. out a good cause.” A close-knit group, the band members made jokes and laughed as the crowd took turns taking pictures with them during a meet-and-greet session. The band performs at Mulcahy’s about three times a year, usually in March, McCarthy said. Councilman Chris Carini, whose councilmanic districts cover Wantagh and Seaford, also attended the fundraiser. “I’ve known the LEO Weekend guys for a long time, and being a former PBA trustee, I know the outstanding work that they do for the families of those who are injured severely or killed in the line of duty,” Carini said. “I’m here to support a cause that I’ve known for years.” A police officer for 22 years, Carini also promoted the event alongside D’Esposito. A frequent visitor of Mulcahy’s, Damien Gallo, 42, attended the event. A Wantagh resident for 45 years, Gallo said he was eager to help a good cause. “The police are always there for you when you are in trouble, so I’ll help them out in any way that I can,” Gallo said. “The charity is the best part of this event.”

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Student committee works with non-profit By KATE NALEPINSKI knalepinski@liherald.com

Junior Committee members Jamey Ambrosio Sean Browne Ben Furer Lauren Furer Zach Guber Analise Keym Skylar Mondelli Brandon Schadoff John Sciclione Alec Spar Evan Thole

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THE WANTAGH FOUNDATION Junior Committee, made up of Wantagh district students, met on Jan. 6. The committee will work with the Foundation to improve academic experiences for students. committee student coordinator Nancy O’Connor said: “We had over 50 volunteers. We almost had to turn students down.” Not long after the program began, O’Connor, who serves as a business and

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them to further voice things that are important to them,” Guber said. O’Connor, who graduated from the Wantagh School District in 1987, started teaching in the district in 1991. She said the foundation has a positive impact on the district and community. “They give so much to support programs in the school so that teachers can do more that their budgets don’t necessarily cover,” O’Connor said. “They’re very supportive and are always looking for ways to help kids, teachers and the community.” The foundation, founded in 1993, was “created to mobilize community support, commitment and resources to enhance public education in the Wantagh community” according to the nonprofit’s website. Last year, the foundation launched a minigrant program for district teachers. The Junior Committee is expected to meet roughly three to four times each year. For more information, go online to: https://www.wantaghfoundationfee.org/.

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Non-profit organization, Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence, works to improve the academic experience of Wantagh School District students, said executive board trustee Liz Guber. Now, the foundation is catering to the needs of students even further, with the creation of the Junior Committee. The Junior Committee, currently composed of 11 middle school and high school students that have an interest in math, technology, science and robotics, met for the first time on Jan. 6 alongside other foundation members. The committee will meet to discuss the impact of the foundation and focus on ways to support it throughout the district. “The goal is to empower our students to help the foundation with their learning experiences, and find new ways to enrich their experiences,” Guber explained. Further, members serve as ambassadors of the foundation. Students will promote and develop the goals of the foundation through their fellow students, and faculty. In November 2021, the foundation introduced its Tech Buddy Program, where district students taught kindergarteners and first-graders how to utilize Chromebooks. The program was held inside of the Wantagh Foundation site on the Wantagh High School campus. That program was “wildly successful,”

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Bellmore-based Long Island Crisis Center recently expanded: the company has added six new volunteer members to its team. Founded in 1971, LICC offers a multitude of services, such as a volunteerbased 24/7 hotline, LGBTQ+ services, workshops and more. The organization did not provide the Herald with the names of the new volunteers. Amidst the pandemic, the organization relied on virtual services and moved their platform online to adapt. Although their organization was unable to meet in person, their client base grew, said Long Island Crisis Center Associate Executive Director Tawni Engel. Engel has worked with the crisis center for 13 years. “It was a big undertaking but we managed to do it,” said Engel. “There was definitely a shift in what the stressors were and what they were calling the hotline about. We didn’t want them to feel abandoned, especially during such a scary time.” Engel said there was an influx of callers at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but the numbers have since dwindled. But as the new Omicron variant surges, the organization is ready to handle an influx in calls. “People were afraid of Covid, they were losing their jobs, their family mem-

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a photo taken at Camp Ga’avah, a program for LGBTQ+ youth and allies in Oceanside. bers,” said Engel. “The one silver lining we’ve been seeing through our virtual services is that we have been able to engage a lot of people who wouldn’t be able to access our services otherwise.” Experiencing the success and accessibility of the virtual services, the organization is planning to keep those services

in place even after the pandemic is over. A separate division of LICC, Pride For Youth, established in 1993, was also affected during the pandemic. Recognizing the need for LGBTQ+ support on Long Island, the group offers similar services and even recreational programs for LGBTQ+ people, such as week-

ly virtual meetings to socialize and interact with one another. Engel said Pride For Youth received an influx of calls for young LGBTQ+ teens facing homelessness and food insecurity on the island. “Covid has really done a number on how we operate as a society as a whole,” ,” said Director of Pride For Youth, Devon Zappasodi, 38. “Even before [the pandemic], we knew that the LGBTQ+ community was disproportionately affected across certain areas and covid has completely exacerbated and made the situation worse. … There’s really no other places on Long Island that offer what we offer, or are capable of doing so.” Hired by Engel, Zappasodi has been involved with the organization for eight years. Both a member of the team and the LGBTQ+ community, Zappasodi believes the organization has changed his life as a queer trans man. Before finding PFY, Zappasodi said he was in an unhealthy relationship. With the help of the organization, he found a way out. Now, he “isn’t leaving anytime soon.” “[Being with PFY] increased my selfesteem and confidence,” said Zappasodi. “It showed me that I was worthy and eventually I found myself empowered as a person, enough to get out of an unhealthy relationship.” If you are in need of counseling or other services, call the Long Island Crisis Center hotline at: (516) 679-1111.

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Romance performing at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall. The performance will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available through Mulcahy’s website.

A Time For Kids presents “Tot Time” Kids can participate in songs, simple movements, play with toys and create a simple craft at the Wantagh Public Library. The event is open to kids ages 18 months to 5 years old with a parent or guardian. A $15 fee is payable by check only. The event will take place Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. As the library is practicing social distancing, space is limited and registration is required through the Wantagh Public Library website. For more information, contact: Jennifer McHugh at jmchugh@wantaghlibrary.org.

Monday, Jan. 24 Virtual Squid Lab Over Zoom, watch a live squid dissection. Held from 1:30- 2:15 p.m. Kids ages 6-12 can dive into learning about the anatomy and survival adaptations of the squid. Registration is free through the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center Website. Contact (516) 809- 8222 with any questions or concerns.

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90’s Band at Mulcahy’s Enjoy a live show by the 90s Band, performing at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall from midnight to 3:00 a.m. Order drinks and dance to the live music.

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Among Us for Teens Play a game of astronaut murder-mystery at the Wantagh Public Library. Children of grades 5-12 can join Miss Carly while playing Among Us. Attendees must bring a smartphone or tablet device and have the game downloaded to play with the group. As per CDC guidelines, masks must be work inside the library at all times during the event. For more information, Carly Cucci at ccucci@wantaghlibrary.org.

Virtual Horticultural Lessons: Gardens of France Learn about the historic gardens of France in this virtual zoom lesson. Register through the Seaford Public Library website to recieve a link to the zoom lesson. A zoom account is required to attend., Please log in 10-15 minutes prior to the event at 1 p.m. Contact the library via email at adultprograms@seafordlibrary.org with any questions.

Seal Watching at Jones Beach Join the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park for seal-watching on Friday, Jan. 21 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Get the chance to see harbor seals or gray seals. No experience required. To register, visit the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center website. Skating Center to join in on some roller rink fun. The Seaford skating rink event will be held from 12:30- 2:30 p.m. Face masks are mandatory throughout the time of your visit. Visit United Skates of America’s website to see more events. Contact (516) 795- 5474 with any questions or concerns.

Tai Chi with Marvin

Saturday, Jan. 22

Join Marvin at the Wantagh Public Library to enjoy a weeklyTai Chi. Geared for seniors, the Tai Chi for Arthritis program is welcome to all. Classes are Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the Wantagh Library community room.Contact Ian Smith with any qestions or concerns via email at ismith@ wantaghlibrary.org.

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ing personalized name mandalas at the Wantagh Public Library. The event will take place from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. As per CDC guidelines, masks are required during the duration of the event. Spaces are limited to encourage social distancing so registration will be required. Contact Shannon Jaeger with questions or concerns at sjaeger@ wantaghlibrary.org.

Yoga Session Join Vicky at the Wantagh Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for yoga in the community room. Bring a yoga mat, 3 thick blankets, 2 yoga blocks and a yoga belt. For more info and to register visit http://www.eventkeeper.com/ mars/xpages/W/WANTAGH/ekpmonth. cfm?curOrg=WANTAGH.

Dungeons and Dragons: The Locked Box (Virtual) A mysterious box has shown up on the doorstep of the adventuring guild. Can you discover its secrets and uncover the plot before it is too late? Get a chance to experience the greatest role-playing game. Choose a character and be prepared to solve puzzles, meet shady characters, and try to take on a conspiracy. The Dungeon Master will guide you on your quest for the adventure of a lifetime. A link to the LIVE Zoom program will be sent to each participant the day of the program. Registration begins Monday, January 3rd Seaford starting at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Contact the Seaford Public Library with any questions or concerns.

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Kids ages 6-12 can learn to make circuits in a magic way and take wands home to create more magic. The event willl take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. Tickets can be found on the Jones Beach Website.

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There will be an AARP tax prep workshop on Feb. 1 at the Wantagh Public Library. There will be a bingo night at The Church of St. Judes in Wantagh on Saturday, Jan. 22. The Knights of Columbus will be having a community blood drive on Monday, Feb. 7 in Seaford. Check out skating events at United Skates in Seaford at: https://www.unitedskates.com/. Sensory Beans in Seaford has events coming up. Check it out: https://www.sensorybeans.org/events-1

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Seaford’s aspiring leaders tapped for HOBY conference From student government to clubs to sports, there are many opportunities for Seaford High School students to take on leadership roles. Four 10th graders will learn the characteristics of good studentleaders when they attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership conference this June. Students Luke Donovan, Mary Saporito, Faith Schaefer and Ryan Tice were selected out of 11 nominated students to attend the conference, which is expected to be held virtually this year. A panel that included Seaford administrators, guidance counselors and students who attended past HOBY conferences interviewed the nominees. Students attend the conference as sophomores to prepare for potential school leadership roles as juniors and seniors. They will get to hear from numerous guest speakers and interact with students from across the region. “It will be good to see what it takes to be a leader, and see those qualities in other people,” Mary said in a press release. She is a member of the drama club, Model Congress and field hockey and softball teams. Luke, who plays basketball and soccer, said in a press release that it means a lot to him that Seaford High School staff and other students see his leadership poten-

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tial. He hopes to use knowledge gained at the conference to make an even bigger difference in his school. “I’d like to take what I learn and help my school be a better place,” he said. Faith, a member of the drama club and Model Congress, as well as vice president of the Gay-Straight Alliance, said: “HOBY could teach me the leadership skills necessary to bring positive change to the school. You can meet other leaders, see their successes and talk to them about what they’ve done to get here.” Ryan, who plays lacrosse, said he’s awaiting the opportunity to meet new people who have different points of view. I’m looking forward to learning more about how other people lead,” he said. The HOBY conference also provides an opportunity for students to display their leadership potential when they apply to colleges, he said. Taylor Purcell, one of four students who attended the HOBY conference in 2021, was part of several interview panels to select this year’s participants. In a press release, said her questions to the candidates were mostly about their visions to improve Seaford High School. Her advice to the four students attending the 2022 conference is to go in with an open mind and a willingness to look at issues from different perspectives.

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Rose Marie Walker was sworn in for her 7th term in the Nassau County Legislature on Jan. 10. The oath of office was administered by Former Congressman Peter King, of Seaford, at the induction ceremony, which was held in the Peter J. Schmitt Legislative Chamber. “I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of my District,” Legis. Walker said in a press release. “I thank them for their faith in me, and will work hard advocating for our veterans, supporting environmental and downtown revitalization efforts, and addressing health and safety concerns that affect our community.”

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The WanTagh Fire Department responded to a house fire on Hawthorne Drive West in Wantagh on Jan. 13.

Wantagh and Seaford fire depts. battle house fire The Wantagh and Seaford Fire Departments responded to a house fire that broke out on Hawthorne Drive West in Wantagh on Jan. 13. Wantagh’s ex-chief Jeff Lindgren and ex-captains Tom and Dan Brandon arrived first around 9:13 p.m., all of whom confirmed that the house was not occupied. According to a Wantagh Fire Department press release, the trio then notified the dispatcher that there was heavy smoke and flames throughout the house. Chief of department Tom Bloomfield then alerted his department of the working fire. Ladder 2 and Engine 4 arrived on scene within minutes, followed by Engine 7. Members of Ladder 2, led by captain Tom Melendez, entered the home to locate and confine the fire. Meanwhile, captain Rich Mongiello and his crew attacked the first

hose line. Engine 7, under the direction of captain Joe Seier, suplied water to Engine 4 and attacked the flames throughout the first floor. Ladder 1, under the direction of lieutenant Andrew Carpentier, attacked the second-floor flames with Ladder 2. Around that time, Seaford and Massapequa fire departments helped to create openings in walls and ceilings. The Levittown Fire Department was also present. According to a press release, the homeowner’s two dogs, while “very anixious,” were unharmed. One was removed by fire department personnel. The other was captured outside after escaping the house on its own. There were no injuries reported. The flames were extinguished after about 45 minutes, a press release stated. Firefighters remained on the scene for another hour and a half to conduct overhaul and clean-up operations. Fire officials so far suspect no foul play in the cause of the house fire.

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and day care centers and concluded that those programs either did not meet the required criteria to receive the state funding, or were not properly equipped for a preschool program, Striffolino said. He updated the Board of Education on the status of the program at the board’s Jan. 5 meeting. Just before Striffolino was introduced, Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora noted, “There was some funding that came through with regards to universal pre-K, but there are some pretty stringent criteria of what we would need in place in order to offer this pre-K program.” In the emailed statement, Striffolino continued: “While we are disappointed that we cannot offer a UPK program, we look forward to meeting the children when they enter our schools in kindergarten.” The neighboring Wantagh Union Free School District was able to provide pre-K classes — one at each of the district’s

three elementary schools — this year. In an emailed statement, Wantagh Superintendent John McNamara said that the courses were created through a partnership with SCOPE Education Services, and there are currently 18 students currently enrolled in each class. In addition, the district partnered with Wee Friends, in Wantagh, to offer “several UPK spots to families there as well.” According to the SCOPE website, New York state grants pay for students who turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 to attend the program. Students are selected through a lottery process conducted by the district. In his statement, McNamara explained that a lottery was held over the summer to determine which families would receive the pre-K slots. The pre-school will be a full-day program for the 4-year-olds. Wee Friends had not responded to a request for comment as the Herald went to press.

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$400,000, a total that was quickly surpassed. Chabad officials met with representatives of the Town of Hempstead and the state to make sure the expansion would be possible. “We are re-meeting with everyone now because what was a dream is now a reality,” Rabbi Kramer said. “Architects are working on the details. The greatest challenge is with the building permits. As soon as we have the permits, we’ll be ready to roll.” The JELC currently serves about 82 students ranging from 1½ to 4 years old. The expansion will create four new classrooms, so there will be two classes each for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. There will be a day care facility as well, for children as young as 6 weeks. “Everyone wanted the expansion,” Rabbi Kramer said. “The education [children] get here lasts a lifetime. It is so important — this is really an investment in their future.” With added classes, the center will be in need of new staff. “We are very selective of who we take — they need to have a passion for education,” Rabbi Kramer said of the hiring process. “The teachers here really make the children feel important and loved.” Once the chabad receives the necessary permits, the Kramers said, the construction should no longer than several months. Updates on the construction process can be found on the website, and the Jewish Early Learning Center has a site of its own, www.jewishelc. org. “The community is amazing, and everyone chipped in,” Rabbi Kramer said. “The matchers went above and beyond — those amounts were really tough. We were so touched and thankful.”

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Rabbi Shimon KRameR and his wife, Chanie, at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life’s Jewish Early Learning Center.

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Seaford’s Vikings, MacArthur’s Generals recognized Seaford’s varsity cheerleading team was recently recognized as one of the top ten cheer programs on Long Island by Newsday. The Sunday Sports section out Jan. 9 featured the lady Vikings, who were honored for their competitive edge and talented players. One year ago, the team was named the second in the state. The team has maintained its winning streak by claiming several Nassau titles at competitions. At the UCA regional Cheer Competition, the team scored a 91.8, the second highest score of the day among a hundred other teams. Not to mention, senior captain Megan Gilbert, who has been on the team for five years, is considered one of the best flyers in Nassau County. She has been a flyer for the Vikings since eighth grade, and now serves as a role model of sorts to many of her teammates. Senior Captain Ava Albanese, a four-year varsity team performer, and Alysia LoVerde were both mentioned in the recognition. Neighboring MacArthur High School, which takes in teens that reside in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown, was also recognized by Newsday. The Generals cheer crew were this season moved into a larger varsity division after seeing an influx in athlete try-outs. In 2021, MacArthur was named Northeast Regional Champions at UCA’s Empire State competition. Mount Sinai, Rocky Point, Sachem North, Plainedge, Hauppauge, Freeport, Connetquot and Smithtown East were also recognized as top cheer teams.

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Hewlett Junior Basketball WEiss AVERAGED 40 points per game in last winter’s shortened season and has picked up where she left off as Long Island’s leading scorer. Three times in Hewlett’s first 10 games the junior guard lit up the scoreboard for more than 50 points. She scored 53 and 55 in consecutive games against Lindenhurst and Kennedy in December, then poured in 53 against conference rival South Side on Jan. 8.

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Boys Basketball: Carle Place at West Hemp..........4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Hicksville ....................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Oceanside ................6:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at East Meadow ............... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hicksville at Baldwin........................ 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Clarke ..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Oyster Bay at Malverne ................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Chaminade at Elmont ..................... 7 p.m.

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Girls Basketball: Clarke at North Shore ....................... 10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Bethpage at V.S. South ..................... 12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Carey .............................. 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at Seaford ........................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Long Beach ........... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ................12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Manhasset at Hewlett ..................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ......................... 12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence .................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carey at Calhoun ................................ 1 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ......................... 7 p.m.

Despite not having a full squad for much of the season, the MacArthur girls’ basketball squad has already clinched a playoff berth after a hot start to league play. MacArthur captured its first six games in Conference A-I, assuring the Generals of at least the .500 or better record needed to punch a ticket to the postseason. The team has racked up the victories amid changing lineups from game-to-game during much of the winter due to some players having conflicts with travel soccer clubs. “The kids are stepping up,” said eighth-year MacArthur head coach Dave Radtke. “Everybody is doing what they are asked to do.” MacArthur stayed unbeaten in conference and moved to 9-3 overall with a 46-22 win at Great Neck South on Martin Luther King Day. Senior Hailey Hnis led the charge in the Generals’ dominating win with 11 points. The nine wins already match MacArthur’s victory total from the program’s last full season two years ago. Last season the Generals went 5-3 in a season that was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic with no playoffs. The Generals’ early-season momentum was highlighted by a 46-36 road upset of Mepham on Jan. 8 in a battle of unbeatens. The Generals were led by 11 points from Hailey Feiler along with 10 apiece by juniors Ava Angiuli and Marissa Cardon. “We always have a really good rivalry with Mepham,” Radtke said. “It was a really good win.” Cardon and Hnis both missed multiple early-season games due to soccer commitments, but are slated to be part of the remaining schedule. Hnis, a reigning All-County guard, will play Division I college soccer at Albany next year. The Mepham victory was followed up by a commanding 57-39 home win against New Hyde Park last Friday night in which the Generals pulled away in the second half after leading 31-24 at halftime. Car-

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JuNiOR AVA ANGiuLi, left, had 10 points Jan. 8 to help the Generals defeat Mepham in a key conference showdown, 46-36. don led the team with 18 points followed by 10 from Hnis and nine by Angiuli. MacArthur has gotten balanced scoring all season in its up-tempo offense. Seven players tallied at least five points in MacArthur’s 59-36 win against Great Neck North on Jan. 7 led by 11 from Kealey and 10 by Ani Angelakis. “We go in with the thought that if you are open, shoot it,” said Radtke, noting the team went 7 of 20 from threepoint range in the Mepham victory. Cardon along with seniors Ryann Murphy and Gianna Stamenello have

been key team leaders throughout the season. “They have been the staples this season,” Radtke said of the talented trio. “They have logged a lot of minutes.” After a road game at Long Beach, MacArthur returns home Saturday to face Jericho for a 10 a.m. tipoff before hosting Great Neck South for a Friday night game on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. The Generals will then travel to the north shore for a Feb. 2 matchup at Great Neck North and return home on Feb. 5 for a rematch with Mepham at noon.

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Public Notices Pineneck Rd., 103’ W/o Greenman Ct., a/k/a 667 Pineneck Rd. N.C.P.C.Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Seaford within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 858/Hearing---01262022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 129236

Legal Notice Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 30th day of November 2021 bearing the index number 21-000766, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right o assume the name of Penelope Ella Grace Gardner. My present address is 2125 North Drive, Seaford NY 11783. The date of my birth is 6/7/2002, the place of birth is Manhasset, New York the present name is Anthony Thomas Gardner. 129232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 2-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held January 11, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 2-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: January 11, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 129220

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the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 15th day of February 2022 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 03rd, 2022. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 12, 2022

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax

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Legal Notice NOTICE The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, has selected the following dates for the 2022 regular meeting nights: January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 17, November 14, December 12. All meetings will commence at 8:00 pm and will be held at the Fire District Administration Building, 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 unless otherwise posted. The annual budget hearing for the 2023 budget will be held on Monday, October 17th 2022 at 7:00 PM The annual reorganizational meeting for 2023 will be held on Monday, January 09th 2023 at 7:00 PM. By order of The Wantagh Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners Brendan J. Narell Superintendent Dated: January 11, 2022 129239

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A 46-yEAr-oLd mAN died in a three-car accident in Levittown on Monday. Police are still investigating the accident.

Man perishes in Wantagh Avenue collision By KATE NALEPINSKI knalepinski@liherald.com

Nassau County Police are investigating a car accident that killed a 46-year-old man last week. According to a report from the Nassau County Homicide Squad, the fatal, threecar accident occurred on Jan. 10 in Levittown. The 46-year-old man was driving a Dodge Ram northbound on Wantagh Avenue when, at approximately 9:32 a.m., his car flipped over and hit a curb and fence. The vehicle then allegedly collided

with two other vehicles that were stopped in traffic, faced westbound on Red Maple Drive North, according to the report. As a result of the collision, the 46-year-old was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased by a physician. The two other vehicles involved were a Ford F150, driven by a 60-year-old woman, and a Honda Odyssey, operated by a 24-year-old man, according to the report. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated

damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair

competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit

complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 129230

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A. Not much, except decide whether you want a ridiculous-looking room with a jog in the wall or want to spend the money and time to go through the zoning variance process. When I see cases like this, I understand the intent of the law, but not the “spirit” of the law. The intent is to prevent the construction of buildings too close to a properonte eeper ty line, based on historical catastrophes such as the London fire and the Chicago fire, both of which saw hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed, mainly because of their closeness to one another and their ability to burn easily. We live in a modern age in which materials have been tested, analyzed, certified and regulated to limit flame spread, and communities have been set up with strict guidelines to leave spaces between buildings for safety and appearance. But knowing, or not remembering, this, communities may invoke the strictness of the law like a stern punishment, or look at the separate conditions and merits of each case, deciding that your straight wall versus a jogged wall isn’t going to hurt anyone and, being located on the side or behind your house, isn’t going to detract from the character of the community. Some building departments have been given the flexibility to make these decisions, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and have the authority to give approval for minor issues. Some municipalities have even gone so far as to pass ordinances allowing the discretion of building departments to allow for the alignment of built structures, previously approved, on the first story. It makes sense not to put homeowners through an unnecessary hearing process, sometimes costing thousands of dollars and many months of delay, just so they can have a straight wall. Allowing alignment with a previously approved part of a building isn’t the same as having a flammable wall too close to a property line or another building. In the long run, a variance will be worth it. Otherwise the weird wall shift won’t be understood or be beneficial to you. Good luck!

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hen U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi announced his Democratic primary run against Gov. Kathy Hochul, it may have seemed like a D’Amato moment. Alfonse D’Amato, then the Town of Hempstead supervisor, saw a glimmer of political daylight in 1980, when he decided to reach for the political gold ring of U.S. senator from New York. Defeating the legendary three-term incumbent Jacob Javits was deemed impossible by every political pundit and commentaRoNAlD j. tor, and you assumed RoSENbERg would’ve that not even the bookies would take your bet. Yet D’Amato successfully navigated every political rapid to secure victory, a win that stands to this day as testimony to astute political analysis, hard work and an indomitable belief in oneself. When Suozzi first announced his intention to run against Hochul, he rightly assumed that state Attorney General Letitia James would remain a Democratic primary candidate for governor. Given her left-wing credentials, combined with the progressive candidate for that office, Jumaane Williams, Suozzi reasoned that moderate Democrats would look for a “safe

really needed to get on the Smart HQ website to get my new G.E. Café Series kitchen appliances online. Oh, you didn’t know? You must have internet-friendly ovens and cooktops these days. That way, you can put a meatloaf in the oven, go into the city for the day, use your phone to remotely turn on the oven and then turn it off remotely when the meatloaf is done. Think of it. You can put a stew in your new microwave, which can nuke, bake, air fry or mow the lawn, cook it while you’re out and RANDI return to a preKREISS pared meal. Or a wildfire, but let’s not go there. My old gas stove was dumb as an ox. Turn the knob, light the flame and simmer the soup. Could it tell time? Could it get automatic updates from the Wizard of Oz behind some screen at G.E.? Could it beep maniacally when the food was done? No, no and no. And get this: All my old refrigerator could do was keep food cold. My new one can make ice cubes of a par-

house” from which to escape the Democrats’ lurch to the left. He certainly has the credentials to be that moderate. But with James backing out of the race, the political threat from the left that Suozzi had expected to help rally centrist Democrats evaporated. Williams doesn’t have the recognition, sufficient base or fundraising capabilities for a credible statewide race. That leaves Hochul in a powerful place, because she has the means to outflank Suozzi on any number of fronts. She’s reportedly playing hardball: Word has it she has already told potential donors, “Either you’re with me or I’m against you.” This tactic has obviously worked, because the entire Long Island Democratic State Senate and Assembly delegation has thrown its support to the Buffalo-based Hochul rather than Suozzi. She is also dominating the New York City political news cycle. Her recent effort used the power of her office to dangle support for infrastructure projects that would make the lives of people who likely would have voted for Williams far easier. Her proposal to create an interborough express line from Brooklyn to Queens would allow an underutilized 14-mile freight line to potentially connect some 900,000 residents to mass transit. The concept has been discussed by others over the years, but a gubernatorial news conference in the dead

of winter makes news. The proposal quickly won the endorsement of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. That leaves Suozzi holding virtual town hall meetings with potential primary voters while firing off verbal sniper rounds at Hochul’s handling of Covid19. He must hope she will be pushed to the left on any number of issues, which could motivate the Democratic middle to take to the primary polls. And the left may just do that. The insanity of bail “reform” has effectively jeopardized every Democrat in office — just ask Laura Curran and Todd Kaminsky. The new Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, said he would not prosecute shoplifters or those who don’t use a gun in the commission of a robbery, and if a gun were used, they would only be charged with a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor for armed robbery? Completely insane. New York City has also signed into law a bill that allows an estimated 800,000 noncitizens to vote in municipal elections (which Republicans have sued to overturn as being unconstitutional). Say what? Welcome to the new New York City, which may be even worse than the New York City under recent Mayor Bill de Blasio, who can only be compared to a communist. Is Hochul prepared to endorse the actions of fellow Democrats that are at

om Suozzi no doubt thought he had the perfect opportunity to run for governor.

odds with the fundamental ethics of lawabiding citizens? What tightrope will she walk because of the actions of the progressive wing of her party that would make moderate Democrats flee to anyone willing to stand against that tide? There is another massive political force out there — Andrew Cuomo. He has sent out emails to everyone who has ever breathed politics to say “stay tuned” now that criminal charges against him have been dismissed. He need not actually run for office to be a force. He has millions of unspent campaign dollars that could be quietly directed to any statewide race, even to someone for whom he has previously expressed antipathy, like Tom Suozzi. It would be in Cuomo’s character to act as a spoiler. Suozzi may, or may not, be able to replicate the political roadmap that allowed D’Amato to seize victory after victory during the autumn of 1980, resulting in a statewide win on election night. However, today’s political environment is more combustible, more unpredictable and more unforgiving than ever before. By their actions, progressive ideologues could very well determine a surprising outcome in this year’s Democratic primary for governor – one they won’t like. Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Can your stove talk to you? ticular shape, and make coffee in a gizmo set right into the front door. Back to the Smart HQ app. You can do nothing without the app, so I downloaded it onto my phone, entered a username and a password. Then — I admit, with much trepidation — I approached my wall oven. I hit “WiFi enable,” as instructed, and everything went pretty much downhill from there. My phone said it couldn’t connect to my oven, that I had to enter a new password. So I did. Then my phone said it had to verify my identity on another device, so it sent a code to my iPad, which was upstairs. I ran upstairs and right into my husband, who was running downstairs to verify his identity on his iPhone for a bank transaction. I got my code, dashed back to the oven and signed on again to the app. This time it asked for “further verification.” Pictures appeared. It asked me to check off all the photos in the boxes containing traffic lights. The photos were tiny. And my reading glasses were in the car, so I ran outside, got the glasses, searched the photos on my phone for traffic lights, won-

dered what I did to deserve this and somehow got it right. Then I was asked to verify the obvious: that I am not a robot. After three hours and 20 minutes, with a break for a cold salad, since I didn’t feel like cooking anything, I got the Smart HQ app downloaded onto my phone, and I got all my new appliances online. Instantly, the clocks on the stove, the wall oven, the microwave and refrigerator synchronized. Clearly, I was in some kind of technological G-spot. When I eventually got the ovens and cooktop online, there was an authorization request asking that I give the G.E. Wizard of Oz the ability to turn my appliances off and on, update them remotely or fix a problem. I signed. I have a creepy feeling now that in our ongoing relationship, my microwave has the upper hand. It is, apparently, the hooha upscale version of the plain vanilla microwave. This one can sense what food you have inside, determine the right time and temp and serve up your ribs just right. It doesn’t just zap. It can convection bake

hat if my fridge, microwave and wall oven team up and take over?

and air fry as well. It can proof your bread dough. My dad always told me, “Don’t have machines that are smarter than you are,” but that was a moot point when I bought my first pencil sharpener. What if my microwave goes rogue? I mean, I could be out for the day and the microwave could talk to the refrigerator and they could recruit the wall oven and I could come home to a full-blown coup d’état. The wall oven, whom I call Hal, wants to know if I prefer to roast, bake, convention bake, convection roast or air fry? What it can’t do is cook a hamburger, which is what I happen to want to eat much of the time. To give credit: These ovens will clean themselves with super-high heat or steam with the press of a few buttons. That’s impressive. My gas stove couldn’t do that. But then again, the big old ox was reliable as the day is long, all iron and heat and natural gas. These new-fangled thingies answer to different gods, all digital and remote and dead on arrival without the right passwords. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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assau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder convened a news conference on Jan. 13 to make a point: The state’s bail reform law, enacted in January 2020, needs further reform — specifically, he seemed to suggest, for charges of illegal gun possession. Right now, an offender who is in possession of an illegal firearm can be released without bail. That wasn’t the case before January 2020, when judges had the discretion to hold such suspects on bail. The 2020 bail reform law, however, essentially states that these offenders can get out of jail free while waiting to make a plea or go to trial, provided they haven’t shot anyone. (Violent crimes are eligible for bail.) At the new Nassau County Police Department Academy, a shiny white building that rises out of a back field at Nassau Community College in Garden City, Ryder displayed eight illegal handguns last Thursday, all seized by police during car stops since the start of the year. He noted that Nassau had already had eight gun arrests this year, compared with only two in the same time frame in 2021. Whether there were more illegal guns in circulation in the county at the start of the year, or police were out looking for them more ardently, was unclear. Asked by the Herald, Ryder did not say whether he believed the bail reform law should be nixed, and the news conference ended abruptly shortly afterward. “Bail reform,” Ryder said, “is important . . . It needs to be fixed.”

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letters Thanks for Brinton’s column To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “‘Biking Borders’ brings out the best of humanity” (Jan. 6-12): After reading it, I had to watch the documentary. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this delightful and important film. I come from a family of avid bicyclists, and will tell them all to watch. And I will be donating to the ultra-worthy cause, Pencils of Promise, highlighted in the film and in Brinton’s column. ELYSA SuNSHINE Glen Cove

We agree that judges should have the discretion to assign bail in cases of illegal gun possession. Ryder ticked off a list of eight defendants, all of whom face possession charges and all of whom were released without bail. We can’t say what, if anything, any of these defendants might have done or not done with these weapons if police hadn’t discovered them. We can say, however, that any illegal gun represents the potential for violence. Most crimes are not committed with guns, according to the FBI. Most gun crimes (more than 65 percent in New York), however, are committed with illegal handguns. Judges should have the discretion to set bail in cases of illegal gun possession, particularly cases when a defendant has a long record of arrest and prosecution. This is not to suggest that bail reform must be overturned, as so many conservatives suggest. It simply requires further adjustment. Clearly, there is, in Nassau County at least, a high degree of electoral support for doing away with bail reform. New District Attorney Anne Donnelly, a Republican, made it a cornerstone of her campaign last fall, running numerous TV commercials suggesting that violent criminals are being released from jail onto our streets. That, in large part, explains her defeat of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, the Democratic candidate for the post, who was, at one point, considered the favorite. New County Executive Bruce Blakeman, also a Republican, wants bail reform repealed as well. He said so in his inaugu-

ral speech, arguing, “Criminals have more rights than victims. Enough is enough.” That was hyperbole, but there is a definite public perception among many that criminals have been prioritized over victims. Further tweaking the law to ensure that judges can assign bail to those caught with illegal guns would go a long way toward changing people’s minds. That’s important. Bail reform remains a critical piece of legislation in the State Legislature’s recent efforts to ensure social justice for all, including in the criminal justice system. Here’s what we wrote in a December 2019 editorial: ”The new law will allow most defendants who are charged with nonviolent crimes and misdemeanors to be released after their arraignment without having to make bail. Hardliners have argued against the new law, saying it will allow thousands of potential offenders onto our streets, where they could continue their criminal ways. “News flash: Any one of these offenders could have been on the streets in the past, if only they had had the cash to make bail, but they didn’t, so they stayed locked up. Meanwhile, if you were affluent enough to afford bail, you got out of jail, and were free to carry on with your life with your family — and potentially earn a living.” The previous system favored wealthy over poor offenders, who were, according to statistics, most often Black or Latino. We thus urge our legislators to continue tweaking the bail-reform law, without doing away with it.

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have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. I had looked forward to joining my colleagues on Jan. 10 for inaugural ceremonies marking the start of the 14th session of the Nassau County Legislature and my third term as a legislator. However, on Sunday, the 9th, I felt congestdebra ed, unusually tired and was coughing, muLé sneezing and had a runny nose. Initially, I figured it was probably the cold that I seem to get every winter, but I am loathe to assume anything — especially as the Omicron variant continues to spread so

rapidly. So I took a Covid-19 home test, and it came back positive. Physically, I felt all right. My booster shot did its job, and my symptoms were like those of a common cold. The discomfort I was experiencing didn’t inhibit my ability to work full-time for the residents of the 5th Legislative District. And, through the marvels of modern technology, I was “in the room” virtually to be administered the oath of office by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer with my minority caucus colleagues. No matter how busy you may be, though, being hunkered down for a few days leads to contemplation and reflection. My experience illustrates how vaccines and boosters are key to preventing severe illness from the coronavirus. Since the emergence of Omicron, data from the state Department of Health continues to show that fully vaccinated people are

he day before I was sworn into the Legislature, I felt lousy, and guess what?

Letters Who’s paying for the relief? To the Editor: There is more to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that the Federal Transit Administration released a $6 billion grant to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for CARE Covid-19 relief. This grant brings the total amount of CARE funding from Washington for the MTA to $14 billion. What Schumer neglected to say was how much of this funding has been paid for, rather than how much has been borrowed, adding to our national debt of $29 trillion and growing. “It is a public service,” he said, “and the higher percentage we get from city, state and federal help, the better.” Funding for the MTA has long been a four-way partnership among what riders pay at the farebox along with city, state and federal funding.

much less likely to get Covid-19 and much less likely to be hospitalized with breakthrough cases. If you want to get vaccinated or boosted, go to https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5126/COVID-19-VaccineInformation to find a site near you. My breakthrough case didn’t shake my belief in masks as one of the key tools to slow the spread of Covid-19 and other airborne illnesses. In a recent Newsday report, Jack Caravanos, clinical professor of environmental public health sciences at the NYU School of Global Public Health in Manhattan, stated clearly that while N95 and KN95 masks are most effective, cloth and surgical masks are still beneficial — especially if everyone in a room is wearing them. That, perhaps, is the biggest point of all of this: By protecting yourself, you are protecting all of us. Why not err on the side of caution if there is a potential benefit to others? In all honesty, I don’t like to

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Commuters and Washington always ante up. Will Schumer hold one of his news conferences to ask Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Steward Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to increase Albany’s contribution? Will he also ask New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Ladner and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams to increase City Hall’s contribution? Schumer never explained why many other transit agencies around the nation already received their second and third rounds of funding ahead of the MTA. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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wear a mask — I suspect no one does. I do it to protect myself, those I love and people I don’t know. Over the past several years, I have grown disheartened by how deceit, division and political ambition have been amplified to undermine our faith in our institutions and drive wedges between us. It is profoundly unhealthy. Especially now, caring for one another is essential to repairing the fabric of our society. We need to protect the most vulnerable among us — those who are too young to get the vaccine, the immunocompromised and those who have other underlying conditions that would make Covid-19 especially perilous. As we embark on this new year — a time for healing and growth — it is my fervent prayer for us to work together to end this public health crisis once and for all, and renew our belief in the pursuit of the common good. Debra Mulé, of Freeport, was first elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2017. She represents the 5th Legislative District.

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