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These scouts are on a roll Thanks to local troop, Seaford schools now have gluten-free menu By MARiA CesteRo mcestero@liherald.com
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seaford’s science team is ‘highly reactive’ The Seaford Middle School Science Olympiad team celebrated its three-medal win with science teacher Roseann Zeblisky, Julia Spellman and Assistant Principal Jennifer L. Bisulca after the New York State Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, Division B, at Kellenburg Memorial High School on March 13.
After years of packing glutenfree lunches for her daughter, who has celiac disease, Kristina Caratelli, of Seaford, is feeling relieved: Gluten-free meals have been added to the Seaford School District’s menu. Giuliana Caratelli, 10, a student at the Seaford Manor School, was diagnosed with celiac in April 2018. Due to her immune reaction to eating gluten, she was unable to buy school lunches in the cafeteria. Luckily, Junior Girl Scout Troop 3656 — of which Giuliana is a member — was eager to address the lack of dietary
options for her. The troop decided that for their Bronze Award, the first in a series of medals that move up the Girl Scout rankings, they would complete a project that directly affected their fellow scout. After presenting their idea to the principal and assistant principal of Seaford Manor last September, according to Kristina, Troop 3656 began working with the district’s food service director, Betty Ann Fiola, on a plan to add gluten-free options to the lunch menu. Their efforts were a success, and they made a presentation to the district Board of Education at a meeting on Continued on page 13
Sláinte! St. Patrick’s parade makes triumphant return By KAte NAlepiNsKi knalepinski@liherald.com
A sea of green –– made up of an estimated scores of thousands of visitors –– lined the sidewalks of Wantagh Avenue on Sunday as leprechaun-shaped balloons, gold-tinted cars and first responders paraded down the street. As the Wantagh and Seaford Fire Department’s pipe bands played traditional Celtic tunes, a parader in a leprechaun outfit tossed chocolates into the street and children scampered to grab them. School district parents cheered as the Wantagh High School marching band made its
way down the street, and a fellow in a faux neon orange beard smiled and took a sip of a brown malt liquor. The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce’s second annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — originally set for March 2020 — was canceled two years in a row, thwarted by the pandemic. But Sunday’s event seemingly made up for it: a substantial crowd of residents from Wantagh, Seaford and beyond attended the parade at 2 p.m. and a block party that followed at 4. “It feels great to celebrate life!” Cathy McGrory Powell, Wantagh Chamber of Commerce president, exclaimed before the
parade. “That’s what we need to do. Be joyous and find the silver lining in all of this, and thank all the people who attend –– our scouts, our businesses, our police, our military –– we have an incredible community.” The parade was also an opportunity to thank first responders, Powell added, who have kept the community safe. “For two years in a row, Nassau County is the safest county, and I believe we’re coming up on the third year,” she noted, referring to a U.S. News & World Report ranking. Support for police was visible in the float operated by Project Thank A Cop. Colorful paper
handprints crafted by elementary-school students adorned the float. Project Thank A Cop President Maegan Fox said kids were asked to trace their handprints on paper and write, in one word, what police means to them. “These are all from the heart — they weren’t manufactured,” Fox, a resident of Wantagh, said. Sky High Balloon in Wantagh
brought plenty of pizzazz to the parade. Irish flags made of balloons, balloons shaped like pots of gold at the end of rainbows and plenty of little Irish gnomes followed Sky High owner Christine Masi, who wore a llama costume made of balloons. “This is absolutely amazing,” said Masi, who created most of Continued on page 3
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Marchers froM sky High Balloon, in Wantagh, gathered outside Wantagh High School before the parade. The balloon creations were crafted by owner Christine Masi.
Jolly green joy abounds at chamber’s festivities continued from front page the balloon pieces herself in her store. “We couldn’t make the first parade, so we’re especially glad to be a part of the festivities.” All of the balloon marchers were friends, employees or relatives, she said. Christopher Kaufman, owner of the Wantagh-based Realty Advisors, had been “ready for two years,” he said, with a colorful float advertising the business that was built in 2020 which had been in storage. “We’ve just been waiting, and the
time’s finally come,” Kaufman said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, 59, waited over two years to walk in the parade as the grand marshal. He was all smiles on Sunday as he strutted alongside 2019 Grand Marshal John Murray Jr., owner of Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall. The parade, which hosted over 100 floats, groups and parties, began at Wantagh High School and made its way down Beltagh Avenue to Wantagh Avenue and from there to Railroad Avenue. See more photos online at LIHerald.com/wantagh.
The New york City Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums paraded down Wantagh Avenue. MackeNzie NordoN, of Wantagh, left, and Alexis Disalvo, of Massapequa, enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wantagh on Sunday. This year’s graNd marshal, far left, was Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder.
Purim celebration welcomes young and old By Iryna Shkurhan newsroom@liherald.com
Jewish Long Islanders danced, sang and dressed up in costume last week to celebrate Purim, the commemoration of the survival of Jews who were marked to death by the Persian ruler Hamam in the fifth century. The Chabad Center for Jewish Life, which serves Wantagh, Merrick and Bellmore, hosted the event at the Merrick Golf Course clubhouse on March 17. Community members had the chance to choose between two back-to-back celebratory sessions. Many people compare Purim to Halloween, due to the festive costumes and candy. But at a Purim celebration any scary costumes or haunted themes are unlikely. Instead, one may see children dressed up as princesses, superheroes and friendly animals. Jamie Woller brought her two children to the celebration last week so that they become familiar with the tradition. Liana, 4, chose to dress up as a butterfly, while younger sister, 22-month-old Ariela, wore an Elmo ensemble. Woller said that she’s grateful to have a close knit community on the island that comes together –– when she was growing up in Bellmore, she said, events like this did not occur. “It’s the most exciting Jewish holiday, as opposed to a lot of them being serious,” said Woller, noting that her favorite part
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raBBI kramer readS the Megillah story to attendees at the event on March 17. is seeing the kids dress up. Upon entrance to the clubhouse, the children were given a checklist of missions to complete such as giving gifts of food to friends, listening to the Megillah, or scroll in Hebrew, giving money to those in need and eating a Purim meal. Rabbi Shimon Kramer read the Megillah, which tells the story of Jewish deliverance in the Book of Esther. During the reading, children held groggers, or loud rattlers associated with the holiday. Listeners were instructed to shake the grog-
ger when the Hamam’s name was mentioned in the story to “boo him away” collectively and drown out his name. Those who do not understand Hebrew followed along to an illustrated version of the story on the TV and in booklets. Following the Megillah reading, the children were “transported” to Israel upstairs, where they followed their Israel Adventure map with destinations such as the Dead Sea and Tel Aviv. Tables were set up for families to dine together and the dancefloor was filled with children run-
ning around. Attendees of the event feasted on Israeli delicacies such as shawarma, baba ganoush and falafel. Last year’s celebration was outside and not as lively and interactive according to Rabbi Kramer, due to pandemic restrictions. Now, attendees were able to mingle and interact with each other, not restricted to their one table. “This is our story about our nationality related to a particular moment in history,” said Richard Soleymanzadeh, one of the two-dozen volunteers for the event. Due to his Persian ancestry, he and his family feel a special connection to this holiday. He said that cultural events like these are highly valued by his family and the community. “It’s part of our tradition or culture and their heritage. And it’s important to maintain it for the benefit of the younger generation,” said Soleymanzadeh. Many attendees described Purim as one of the more lighthearted Jewish holidays, focused on a fun celebration. Rabbi Kramer said he hopes that the children left the event proud to be Jewish and excited about their identity. “We won, not by hiding in our basements, but by standing up and uniting together,” said Rabbi Kramer on the battle of survival against “one of the first anti-Semites.” Donations collected that day were sent to the Ukraine Jewish Relief Fund sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch to assist refugees and those who remain in the country.
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The Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center in Wantagh has found a new ways to integrate environmental education into the classroom. In January, the Center released a curriculum, “Energy and Us,” which explores how energy is transferred in nature, transformed into power for human-use and how energy consumption shapes the natural environment. Intended for high schoolers, the curriculum is free to download for teachers and students alike. Developer and writer of “Energy and Us”, Olivia Schwob, worked on compiling research for a year before releasing the curriculum. Schwob met the Director and Chief Curator of the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, Jeanne Haffner, who helped advance the project through environmental work. During the spring and summer of 2020, Schwob utilized some information from the Center’s exhibits and compiled historical research for the online curriculum. Schwob said she looked to explore the theme of energy in a higher and more exhaustive method. “I think it’s really important to bring together many aspects about [energy through nature] and what the curriculum does is approach the question from many“ different angles,” explained Schwob. “I
with climate change, rising seas and storms,” expressed Haffner. “Young people are marching in the streets because of climate change and this is one way we can help delve into the topic.” Haffner started as a curator for the project at Jones Beach in 2019 after working with the New York State Historical Society. She previously worked on an exhibition for the Society surrounding the topic of the Hudson River. Haffner said she became a “curator of waterways” which ultimately led her to the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center to study the ocean. She became the curator of the Center in September 2020 when it formally opened. Haffner believes that research conducted in the curriculum could serve as a guide to better explore energy and climate change, which, in turn, would help Iris A. Johnson Brian G. Staley, Sr Neil Miller/Herald find possible solutions. Executive Officer Chairperson the Jones BeaCh Energy and Chief Nature in Wantagh recently rolled out a curriculum which “...The coast is where you can see the impact of climate change most drasticalhas been utilized by some Long Island school districts. ly,” explained Haffner. “It’s also a place The more than 300-page curriculum, think personally, the topic is important Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc. where we can possibly develop solutions because climate change is a current and allows teachers to select their teachings, –– nature itself is a teacher, and we have a Phone whether it be516-292-9710 anatomical levels of energy lot to learn from the natural world.” ever-changing force in our lives.” 516-292-3176 or global impact of energy. Schwob said her hope for the curricu- travel, Fax The curriculum has already been Haffner contacted teachers after craft- implemented in some districts, including lum is to provide teachers with more “rich and extensive” text with easier ing the curriculum to encourage the the Long Beach Public School District and access. Schwob also said her goal was to spread of the accessible curriculum. Roosevelt Union Free School District. Johnson Brian G.However, Staley, Sr Haffner said it’s unclear just main mission is to serve Long encourage students to reflect on their own Iris A.“Our Chief Executive Officer Chairperson lives and learn more about the environ- Islanders but the curriculum allows us to how many districts or teachers are utilizserve more schools and teachers, especial- ing their curriculum as documents are ment and how energy travels through APPLICATIONS” NOW ACCEPTING ly in a time when Long Island is grappling available publicly online. nature and more.
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Virtual Tour Lecture: A Tour of the White House
Film: “King Richard” (in-person) Join the Seaford Public Library at 3 p.m. for a screening of “King Richard.” Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California’s neglected tennis courts, the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. Starring Will Smith. In order to reserve a seat, call the library at 221-1334.
The executive mansion, more commonly known as the White House, has been the home of every American President since the second, John Adams. The White House is really the story of families, children and grandchildren growing up in its historic walls. Join the Seaford Public Library via Zoom at 1 p.m. as Howard and Harvey share some of those stories and take a virtual tour of the rooms. Reigstration is required. Contact Kristin Jording at adultprograms@seafordlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
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Page Turners Session Children in grades 4-6 can join the Wantagh Public library from 4:15 to 5 p.m. for a book discussion. Read the book at home then join the library for a discussion and activity. This month’s book is “Frazzled: Everyday Disasters” and “Impending Doom” by Booki Vivat. The book can be found throught thw Wantagh Public Library Website. Contact Erin Goldberg at (516) 221-1200 or via email at egoldberg@wantaghlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
Friday, Mar. 25 DIY Cellphone Card Wallet Children and teens in grades 5-12 can design their own cellphone card, wallet and “pop socket” using puffy paint, decals and more! Join the Wantagh Public Library from 4 to 5 p.m. in the community room. Contact Carly Cucci at (516) 221-1200 or via email at ccucci@wantaghlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
Glow in the Dark Skate Night Join United Skates of America in Seaford for a fun night of skating in a glow-in-the-dark theme held every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Skates will be available for rental. Contact United Skates of America at (516) 795-5474 for additional information.
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Teens in Grades 6-12 can join the Wantagh Public Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for teen yoga. This class will help build strength, flexibility, and coordination. Contact Carly Cucci at (516) 221-1200 or via email at ccucci@ wantaghlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
Cedar Creek Oversight Committee Meeting The Cedar Creek Oversight Committee and SUEZ will convene at the administration building of the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. for a public meeting. The meeting will cover odor control, staffing, capital projects and overall plant operations.
Saturday, Mar. 26 Spring Stories Session Families with newborns up to age 6 can join the Wantagh Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the community room. Parents must remain with their children for the duration of the program. Guests will partcipate in storytime and craft making. Children must be registered separately. Contact Erin Goldberg at (516) 221-1200 or via email at egoldberg@wantaghlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
Long Island Roundup Presents: Bingo Night Located at the Church of St. Judes, the Long Island Roundup presents Bingo Night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The event is an AA with A1-Anon participation con-
ference hosted by and for the LGBTQ+ Community but in accordance with the 3rd Tradition. All are welcome to join. Prizes for for top three winners of bingo. For more information contact the Long Island Roundup, visit their website.
Monday, Mar. 28 Take-Home Kits from Library Geared for ages 2 and up, particpants can pick up materials from the Wantagh Public Library to make a simple craft. This week’s craft is a surprise! Contact Erin Goldberg at (516) 2211200 or via email at egoldberg@wantaghlibrary.org with any questions regarding the kits.
Tuesday, Mar. 22 Learn How to Use Cricut’s Design Space In this hands-on class, participants can learn how to create unique designs using the free Design Space program from Cricut. Guests will learn how to use all the features to create a design or import premade designs from varying formats, as well as what they need to print a final project. No prerequisite is required! The event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Wantagh Public Library. Contact Ian Smith at (516) 221-1200 or via email ismith@wantaghlibrary.org with any questions or concerns regarding the event.
HAVING AN eVeNT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to knalepinski@liherald.com
Seaford’s Unites Skates of America will be hosting an array of themed skating events. Seaford Scholarship Drive is kicking off its 15th annual fundraising drive for Seaford H.S. seniors. Join Jones Beach for a princess brunch on March 27 from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. or 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center will be hosting seal walks and other nature viewing walks Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall will have Happy Hour every Friday. Live music starts at 6:00p.m.
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Meeting the Democratic Congressional Democrats By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Four out of the five current Democratic candidates vying to be the Dems representative in the general election to replace Kathleen Rice attended a Meet the Candidates night hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club at the Merrick Road Golf Course Clubhouse on March 14. Rice announced she would not seek re-election last month. Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, and first-time candidate Kevin Shakil, of Westbury, took part in responding to questions that were submitted by their potential constituents. County Legislator Carrié Solages, who is also running, was unable to attend. Each candidate was allotted three minutes to make an opening statement, as well as three minutes to respond to each question. Among the topics discussed were the affordability of living on Long Island and public safety. The first question asked was: What did the candidates feel was the biggest problem facing the district, and what would be their solution? Corbett said the biggest issue facing the district is the use and trafficking of illegal handguns. “We need a real comprehensive, federal program, that funds the local police departments so that we can actually put together, and stop the trafficking of illegal guns,” he said. “I don’t know anyone — Republican or Democrat, who is against illegal guns. Let’s finally get something done to stop the illegal trafficking of illegal handguns.” Gillen touched upon several topics, all relating to lifestyle affordability, whether it be housing, prescription drugs or gasoline. “We need to tackle this problem immediately,” Gillen said of the recent uptick in gas prices. “We should have an immediate gas tax holiday — we should also be working to become energy independent.” Shakil, the CEO of Islamic Radio, also
said safety was his main concern. “We are seeing crimes through the roof, illegal guns — people are getting killed, people are getting shot,” he said. “The only way we can ensure that public safety is taking serious is by funding our police, but ensuring that they have transparency and accountability.” Bynoe said she agreed “whole heartedly” with the previous responses. Bynoe discussed some of the work she had done with the legislature, such as offering mental health services to public facing employees. “We have to go to Washington, we have to work across the island, and we have to bring common sense solutions to the issues we are facing here,” she said. The war in Ukraine was also on the candidates’ minds. All four agreed the United States should continue to support Ukraine with resource and place sanctions against Russia, which isn’t always easy, according to Corbett. “It’s very tough for any local group to find the proper organization that can actually get the goods that you all bring in there,” Corbett said. “We should be in Washington — at least providing resources to our residents that are willing to help.” “Aside from doing the sanctions and doing all that we are in the current moment, we have to make sure that we are sending arms,” Bynoe added. “That is a basic tenant of who the United States is —and we have to do it well.” During closing remarks, Corbett noted that while all the present candidates, for the most part, agreed on many of the issues and solutions for the topics discussed, that ultimately, it is up to voters to decide who the best person is to represent the party. As of press time only one Republican, tech CEO Bill Staniford of Lawrence, has announced his candidacy. Primary elections, which will decide who will run from each party, will take place on June 28. A full video of the event is available to watch on the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club’s YouTube channel.
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ThE BELLmORE-mERRick DEmOcRATic Club hosted a Meet the Candidates on March 14. Four of the five Democratic candidates attended. County Legislator Carrié Solages who is also running was not in attendance.
Each spring, Liberty flushes the pipes in our water distribution system. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, which helps us to clean out any mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes. When crews are in the area, customers may experience a drop in water pressure or discolored water. If this happens, let your water run until it is clear. Customers are encouraged to check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher.
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elevate the Conversation
March 24, 2022 — SEAFORD HERALD
Bold Regrets
While scanning online, I came to Bren- learning how to manage a simulated busina Goss’ article reviewing “The Power of ness in Economics. But the regret, howevRegret” by Daniel H. Pink at https://www. er dormant, was dominated when I michigandaily.com/arts/books/the-pow- “returned to the classroom” in the early er-of-regret/. 2000s, with a different major, access to In this book review, she compares her online courses and ultimately completed life’s journey, outlining Mr. Pink’s four a master’s degree. regrets: foundation, boldness, moral and Right now, what I thought was a moticonnection. vation driven by fear of missFoundation regrets are ing out, has turned out to be a “decisions that undermine daring example in not playyour baseline well-being ing it safe. I am studying for while playing it safe, acting an adult Bat Mitzvah and the contrary to your morals and work is demanding and humfailing to build or maintain bling. Unlike my first adult strong relationships” round ceremony in the 1980s, this out the pack. one has me working constantI stopped reading Goss’ ly to kee p up and stay personal assessment and confocused. sidered the four myself. We So cue the graduation auren ev all have various regrets but speeches that will voice this like so many, my Achilles’ bold “go big or go home” perheel is “boldness regrets” spective. Cut to the employboth large and small. Admittedly, from my ees, forever changed by the pandemic, bold regrets came invaluable learning who have thrust themselves into a new and other bold decisions to wipe out the world workplace where they don’t have to original disappointment. guess anymore what would have been – I remember avoiding the English liter- they have found their profession and life’s ature classes in college because although work. Keep encouraging children to it would have been good for me, I couldn’t dream, but give adults the encouragement envision reading a hefty book a week for to keep dreaming and striving too. fifteen weeks. Bold regret. And consider the words from the HarAnd conversely, I remember quickly vey Fierstein memoir, “I Was Better Last accepting a new account management Night”. There on page 297, theatre direcjob, a decision so wrong I had to resign tor Jack O’Brien is noted for his advice to and spend eight long months in temp jobs Harvey, “Do it or spend the rest of your until the next opportunity came along. life wondering.” Bold decision leading to prolonged regrets. A contributing writer since 2012, Lev is an My attempt to start a part-time MBA East Meadow resident and a direct marketprogram ended when I barely passed ing/advertising executive who teaches Accounting and couldn’t bear the idea of marketing communications courses at FIT.
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Seaford Lions to offer three scholarships The Seaford Lions Club is offering three $2000 scholarships to Seaford teens who will be graduating from high school this June. All Seaford High School senior students who expect to continue their education are encouraged to apply. This includes students planning on attending technical schools, specialty schools and academic colleges and universities. Applications are available in the guidance offices of Seaford High School and MacArthur High School, or by emailing the scholarship committee representatitive Virginia Boccio at vaboccio@gmail. com The deadline for applications is
May 18. Every application must be accompanied by a high school transcript of the applicant secured from their high school. The guidance offices should email each application and attach the applicant’s high school transcript on or before May 18. The Seaford Lions Club has maintained a long term, strong connection to the Seaford School District in honoring student achievements. The Seaford Lions Club is part of the largest service organization in the world, Lions Clubs International, was chartered in 1952, and has been devoted and has actively supported local community needs for over 70 years.
Bay Park Conveyance Project work continues
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ConstruCtion at the Cedar Creek 3 site in Wantagh in January 2022. Microtunneling work further west is expected to begin this week.
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“The … project will not only install sustainable infrastructure for the disposal of treated wastewater but also further improve the environmental health of the Western Bays and implement critical shoreline protections for our communities,” Senator John Brooks of District 8 said in a press release. The South Shore WRF serves more than 500,000 county residents. It discharges an average of 52 million gallons of treated water into Reynolds Channel each day. The discharge impacts nearly 10,000 acres of water and tidal marshland in the Western Bays. The area is impacted due to nitrogen in treated water, which can lead to the disintegration of coastal marshlands. “The rising nitrogen levels caused by human activity will further endanger our coastal marshes if we don’t act now,” said Assemblyman David McDonough. “Losing this crucial ecosystem will threaten coastal communities, as these marshes serve as a protective barrier from storm surges, flooding and erosion.” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said the town is committed to working alongside all governmental partners “to ensure our bays and waterways remain free of potential pollutants.” Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to call Western Bays Constructors’ 24/7 Project Hotline at (516) 252-6121, sign up for mailing updates and visit the company’s Community Information Center on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre.
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Microtunneling is slated to begin this week at Bay Park on the Bay Park Conveyance Project, a joint effort between the Nassau County Department of Public Works and the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The project is a massive effort to improve water quality and storm resiliency in Nassau County and South Shore communities like Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore and Merrick. Through microtunneling, underground tunnels for a new, stronger pipeline will be installed deep below the surface, running from the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, extending two miles north to Sunrise Highway, and from Sunrise Highway in western Wantagh extending over one and half miles south to the Cedar Creek Sewage Treatment Plant on the Wantagh-Seaford border. The project, which DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos called “the largest microtunneling project in the hemisphere”, will construct 10.9 miles of new pipeline to convey treated water from the South Shore WRF to the Cedar Creek WPCP to be discharged through an existing ocean outfall. Sliplining, a construction technique that installs a smaller pipe inside a larger host pipe, began on March 14. More than seven miles of unused aqueduct below Sunrise Highway, from Rockville Centre to western Wantagh, will be repurposed. The pipeline will be constructed faster, at a substantially reduced cost, according to a press release from the DEC.
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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom
Herald ScHoolS Seaford promotes collaboration in the classroom Speed dating? So last year. Speed editing is what’s in! Modeled after the concept of speed dating, students in the Advanced Placement Seminar class at Seaford High School recently took part in a speed editing process. The activity helped give 10th grade students receive valuable feedback for their upcoming independent research projects. For the speed editing activity, students were paired up to quickly review to each other’s research questions tied to their projects. After a few minutes, each student was paired with a new partner. Students continued to switch throughout the period, so each student received constructive critiques from multiple classmates. The independent projects will culminate with a research paper and oral presentation this year. AP Seminar is the first course in the two-part AP Capstone program. In Seminar, students conduct independent and group research projects. The class is cotaught by English teacher Kim Flood and social studies teacher Michael Engelke. Flood explained that there are guidelines for effective research questions. The speed editing activity encouraged stu-
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AP SeminAr StudentS at Seaford High School took part in a speed dating-inspiring editing activity to review each other’s proposed research questions. dents to have meaningful discussions on whether their proposed questions met the criteria. She added that peer-to-peer feedback is an important part of Seminar as well as AP Research, which is offered to juniors. This AP Seminar activity is just one small part of how Seaford High School is engaging with its students and preparing
them for college. Through a partnership with LIU Post, Seaford High School is offering a new Java course to expand its computer science offerings. This object-oriented programming course prepares students for an Advanced Placement or college-level course. In a winter 2022 district newsletter,
teacher Ryan Stephens sad that Java focuses on topics such as decision structures, loops and repetition, writing to and from files, methods, classes, graphical user interfaces and arrays. Students use the Java programming language to create programs that demonstrate real-world coding scenarios, such data analysis, according to the newsletter.
LEARN WHAT GIRL SCOUTS DO AT OUR UPCOMING INFORMATION NIGHTS!
Fun. Friendship. Her Big Future. Girl Scouts have it handled! Register for an information session in your area at gsnc.org/programs. Once registered, you will have the opportunity to sign your daughter up for a Daisy Discovery activity.
BALDWIN Wednesday, 4/06/2022 7:00 PM
ELMONT Tuesday, 4/05/2022 7:00 PM
HERRICKS Tuesday, 4/05/2022 7:00 PM
BAY (Oyster Bay, East Norwich, and Bayville) Tuesday, 4/05/2022 7:00 PM
FLORAL PARK/ BELLROSE Monday, 4/25/2022 7:00 PM
HICKSVILLE Wednesday, 4/13/2022 7:00 PM
BELLMORE/ NORTH BELLMORE Wednesday, 4/06/2022 7:00 PM
FREEPORT Wednesday, 4/13/2022 7:00 PM
CARLE PLACE/ WESTBURY Wednesday, 4/06/2022 7:00 PM CENTRAL PARK (Bethpage, Plainview, and Old Bethpage) Monday, 4/04/2022 7:00 PM EAST MEADOW Thursday, 4/28/2022 7:00 PM ELLM (East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, and Malverne) Thursday, 4/28/2022 7:00 PM
GARDEN CITY Monday, 4/04/2022 7:00 PM GLEN COVE Wednesday, 4/27/2022 7:00 PM GREAT NECK Tuesday, 4/12/2022 7:00 PM HARDSCRABBLE (Farmingdale and N. Massapequa) Monday, 5/02/2022 7:00 PM HEMPSTEAD Monday, 5/02/2022 7:00 PM
ISLAND BEACH (Island Park and Long Beach) Monday, 4/11/2022 7:00 PM JERICHO/SYOSSET Tuesday, 4/12/2022 7:00 PM MANHASSET Monday, 4/11/2022 7:00 PM MASSAPEQUA Tuesday, 4/26/2022 7:00 PM MERRICK Monday, 4/11/2022 7:00 PM OCEANSIDE Monday, 4/04/2022 7:00 PM
PARK (New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, and parts of Floral Park) Wednesday, 4/27/2022 7:00 PM
THE PLAINS (Island Trees and Levittown) Wednesday, 4/27/2022 7:00 PM
PLAINEDGE Tuesday, 5/03/2022 7:00 PM
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PORT WASHINGTON Wednesday, 4/13/2022 7:00 PM
VALLEY STREAM Thursday, 4/07/2022 7:00 PM
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Troop 3656 modifies Seaford schools menu many people are aware of gluten, and Giuliana gets sick if she eats gluten.” March 9. At the beginning of their project, the Giuliana began by telling the trustees scouts taste-tested standard dishes conabout celiac disease. “A bunch of foods taining gluten and their gluten-free counare not gluten-free,” she explained. “Howterparts. Some of them actually preferred ever, some brands have started to make the gluten-free food to the regular food gluten-free versions of my containing gluten. favorite foods, like pizza, The Scouts, sporting their cake, cookies and bagels.” Junior sashes, brought colorHer fellow scouts then ful posters to their presentatook turns explaining their tion to the school board to Bronze Award project to the share the news of their sucboard. Each girl spoke about cess. One of the posters read, how and why they wanted to “Breaking News: Gluten Free add gluten-free options to the Food.” district menu. “There are so many people They worked with Seaford with different food allergies Manor administrators, and and food needs,” said Kristigluten-free options were na. “It’s nice to not make added to the lunch menu on lunch every single day.” Feb. 1. Among them are Giuli- Kristina After the group’s presentaana’s favorites, gluten-free Caratelli tion announcing the culminapizza and gluten-free bagels. tion of their hard work, “It was amazing, and it Seaford board trustees and adminisbrought me to tears knowing trators congratulated the they wanted to do this for her,” Kristina girls on their accomplishment. “What a said in a phone interview. “It was pretty great project,” Superintendent Dr. Adele cool, and it’s brought an awareness about Pecora said with a smile at the meeting. gluten allergies.” The girls informed the board that posters Though her daughter had been unable had been sent to other district schools, to buy lunch at school since the second notifying them of the modified menu. grade due to the disease, Kristina said she Giuliana will be graduating from the didn’t mind packing lunches for her every elementary school at the end of the school day. “We had a supportive group of year, and will attend Seaford Middle friends and family,” Kristina said. “Not School.
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MeMbers of Girl Scout Troop 3656 with posters promoting the new gluten-free school menu items. The posters will be distributed to schools in the district.
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Temple garden gives back to those in need
SEAFORD HERALD — March 24, 2022
By Maria Cestero mcestero@liherald.com
Birds chirped, and the smell of dirt and garlic filled the warm spring air as about a dozen volunteers worked on a communityservice garden at Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, on March 15. They chatted as they pushed wheelbarrows full of nutrient-rich dirt for an upcoming harvest. Once an unused playground, the volunteer-run vegetable garden was created by Rona Kauffman, of East Meadow, and Susan Salem, of Bellmore. In 2020, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the pair asked the temple to turn the playground into a garden to help feed local families struggling with food insecurity, Kauffman said, which was spreading across Long Island. “The [food] pantries were overwhelmed, and it was a good opportunity to start,” Kauffman said. “It’s all about creating a welcoming space to encourage people to learn.” And at the time, it gave volunteers a way to help those in need while social distancing. Kauffman had worked with Salem at a vegetable garden outside St. Francis Episcopal Church in Bellmore for over a year,
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several volunteers Chatted and cleaned the garden outside Temple B’nai Torah last week. and she invited Salem to “work her magic” on the former playground, she said. “It was a godsend during Covid,” Salem said, “just being in the company of
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff against CHARLES VON GLAHN A/K/A CHARLES R. VON GLAHN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme
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Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 19, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 3970 Darby Lane, Seaford, NY 11783. Sec 65. Block 252 Lot 17. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate lying and being at Seaford, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $341,158.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614055/2017. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. 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. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Leland Lewis Greene, Esq., Referee 2296-003151 130084 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, V. JOHN DUNNE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 18, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of
Nassau, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and JOHN DUNNE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 27, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3884 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SEAFORD, NY 11783: Section 52, Block 291, Lot 932-934: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SEAFORD (UNINCORPORATED AREA) IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003770/2016. Ellen Durst, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 130149
other humans.” Volunteer started by emptying the playground sandboxes, under which they discovered a layer of asphalt, which indicated that the playground had been built above a parking lot. Unable to remove it, they laid down a layer of shredded leaves before adding soil to promote vegetable growth, and created a gardening infrastructure to hold sections of soil using landscaping fabric and cardboard. Kauffman’s husband, Bob, joined local Boy Scout troops to create what his wife described rona KauffMan deliCately held a sunchoke, a as “cardboard lasagna” that vegetable that blooms in March. could then be filled with soil. Salem said she started gardening when “It’s satisfying to do something with your hands and benefit other peo- she was a chef, and wanted to grow her own vegetables. She has shown the workple,” Bob said. “It’s really a labor of love.” The garden was constructed entirely of ers the finer points of planting and harmaterials that volunteers have gathered vesting, and has encouraged them to refurthrough donations or built with donated bish donated planters and flower beds for supplies, making it a zero-waste enter- future crops. Autumn Tankleff, of East Meadow, volprise. Everything that is grown in it is donated to community members and orga- unteered after hearing about the project through the Temple. Kneeling by one of nizations in need. Volunteers plant and harvest vegeta- the vegetable beds, she dug out chives and bles and herbs including potatoes, peas, separated them. “It’s good to feed the poor squash, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, let- and needy and do something good for tuce, dill, chives, garlic, kale and sun- someone else,” Tankleff said. “I also love choke, a root vegetable known as Jerusa- being able to save the planet and help be lem artichoke. Given the crops’ disparate organic.” The garden has an area where foods growing periods, they are harvested at vartypically found on a traditional Seder plate ious times of the year. The next harvest is in May, and another will be grown. And one corner of the plot will follow in July. Last year they harvest- has been left fallow, because Kauffman decided to take part in the tradition of ed as late as November. Registered as an official monarch way- Shmita, or sabbatical year, the seventh station, the garden will include a bed of year of the agricultural cycle observed in flowers such as milkweed to attract mon- Judaism. Shmita began on Sept. 7, 2021. Many of the volunteers who were laborarch butterflies. Flowers will be planted between vegetables to attract other pollina- ing last week had helped with the garden since it was created. Most are former tors, such as birds and bees. Some of last week’s volunteers were member of Temple Emanu-El, in East focused on preparing the vegetable beds, Meadow, which merged with Temple B’nai adding new soil, while others were replant- Torah four years ago. Anne Paley, of East ing chives to make room for different Meadow, was one of them. “It’s like the crops. New volunteers are expected to join Garden of Eden,” Paley beamed. “I feel them, to plant seeds, by the end of the positive and energized, and I get to see my friends.” month.
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‘We trusted our contractor . . .’
Q. We enlarged our kitchen into our garage, taking out walls. We now have this great open space we use constantly with our two small children, and thought we were finally done, but the building inspector informed us that we had only one inspection, not all that we needed, and he can’t sign off on our permit until our architect gives him letters for each thing left un-inspected, like insulation, beams, electrical work and plumbing. We trusted our contractor, who has done work for friends and family, to get all the inspections, but apparently he never did. He told us he did, then made a false excuse that the inspectors weren’t coming into homes because of the pandemic, which the inspector said wasn’t true. So now we’re stuck, Ask The since the inspector wants Architect proof that the work follows the plans, and says that the architect should give him letters with his signature and official seal. Either that or we will need to have the contractor, who isn’t returning calls, open the walls and ceilings to prove the work was done. We dread this happening and wonder if there isn’t some onte eeper other way. What can we do?
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A. Maybe someday there will be an easy way to see through walls. What you describe is so common that building authorities should come up with a better way to hold the contractor legally responsible instead of turning to the architect. A contractor’s most important tool is the phone. Your contractor could have avoided all of this. If the architect wasn’t called and didn’t see the work, it is fraud to write the letter your inspector is suggesting. You may need to open areas for either the inspector or the architect, or both, to see examples of critical points. What I often advise is that homeowners take lots of pictures of work. When taking pictures, it’s helpful to stand far enough away to see the relationship of where it is located relative to the surrounding building. I regularly see pictures so close up that I can’t tell anything about where the subject of the picture is located. So take a picture farther away, then walk closer, take another picture, then close up, where details can be examined. Each view allows a look at connections, which are extremely important, and then the conditions close up, of materials and joining techniques, such as a lack of bolts or nails. Foundations should show, progressively, an empty pit with a tape measure held to show the depth of the excavation, then width. The plumbing work must be handled by a licensed plumber, who must get the final plumbing inspection and plumbing inspector signoff. The electrician must do the same with the electrical work, and final electrical certification from a private agency. Neither your architect nor the building inspector does this. Bad reviews may get your contractor to comply, open up and repair the work if he won’t answer the phone, but you will get through this. Good luck!
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aving been a player and observer in the political world for many decades, I’ve gotten used to surprises. I recall endorsing then New York City Mayor Ed Koch for governor, and seeing him lose to Mario Cuomo in the primary. I worked hard to help Eliot Spitzer to become the state’s attorney general and governor, and then his political career imploded overnight. My latest puzzlement is what’s going on with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi. JERRY There is no doubt that Cuomo KREMER has gone through a very difficult time. Having to resign as governor in the middle of your third term is surely a sad experience. It would seem that the most logical next step would be to take a long vacation and start planning some meaningful activities outside of politics. Regrettably, that isn’t the case, which makes the Cuomo saga totally unpredictable. Instead of decompressing, Cuomo is
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spending some of his $16 million war chest on television advertisements telling the world that he was wronged and hinting at some kind of political comeback. His argument for exoneration is that no criminal charges were brought against him in connection with the complaints made by a number of women. But it is an accepted fact in the halls of Albany that had he not resigned, the Assembly was poised to begin impeachment proceedings against him, which would probably have resulted in a finding of guilt by the State Senate. The deadline for filing petitions to run for statewide office is April 1. It’s always possible that since he has lots of money to spend, Cuomo could find a way to get on the ballot or try to run as an independent candidate. Public sentiment about his record in office shows that he is appreciated for his many accomplishments, but the majority of those polled aren’t in favor of his running for office again. Those polls, if accurate, should send him the message that for now, it’s time to retire, but Cuomo doesn’t follow a predictable path. Almost every week I meet people who
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tell me that he got a raw deal, but I also meet voters who say they had enough of Cuomo, and would never support him again. If you polled the Assembly or the Senate on how their members felt about his possible return to public life, it would be hard to find anyone who was in favor of a Cuomo candidacy. Many describe him as a bully, and want no part of his dream to return to power. Many of the big political contributors have gone in a different direction, and are now writing big checks to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign. But will Cuomo decide to run again? It’s anybody’s guess. Suozzi’s decision to run for governor set off another political guessing game. Despite the fact that his congressional district has been realigned, most observers agree that he could run for re-election and win. Suozzi began the year with $3 million in the bank and strong name recognition, thanks to his congressional activities. But instead of seeking a new term, he has chosen to run against Hochul, who has a reported $22 million on hand and is prepared to spend every penny of it in a
ne may be plotting a comeback, and the other may not want to be in the minority.
primary contest. Some people think Suozzi’s decision to run for statewide office is based on the likelihood that the Democratic Party’s House majority may be lost in November. Nonetheless, he has calculated that he can run a credible campaign. There isn’t much logic in politics, but it’s logical to conclude that with another challenger in the primary contest, Suozzi would have to pull off a major miracle to upset a sitting female governor. Stranger things have happened in this business, but you have to consider his race more than a long shot. In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll see whether Cuomo can make some kind of political comeback with the odds stacked against him, and whether Suozzi has a secret plan to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, despite no signs, to date, of what that plan might be. But it’s the unpredictability of politics that makes the Cuomo and Suozzi sagas so interesting. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
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s the sun sails northward and we stand in the doorway known as spring, between a stark winter and a hopeful-looking summer, there is a passion to embrace life again after years of pandemic constraints. First, though, we have unfinished emotional business. As individuals and as a country, we must find a way to memorialize this loss in our lives. Now that the pandemic seems to be abating, we need to think about how we RANDI want to keep alive KREISS the memory of those who died of Covid-19 these past two years. So many closed their eyes without saying goodbye, so many took a last breath with very little comfort from loved ones and very little comforting ritual for the community of friends left behind. According to NPR, Marked By Covid, a grass-roots group, is advocating for a national day of remembrance to honor those who died. The group supports the idea of an annual event, stating that the pandemic, which touched us all, should
not be a footnote to the history of our time on earth. Janeth Nuñez del Prado, a New Mexico resident who was interviewed by NPR, was waiting for her father to visit from Bolivia when she got word that he died of the virus, alone in a hospital, on a ventilator. “It really interrupts the grieving process,” Nuñez del Prado said. “We have these rituals for a reason, because they help us heal. And in the absence of that, it’s just really, really hard.” Nuñez del Prado, a social worker and trauma therapist, is now channeling her grief into lobbying for a national Covid Memorial Day on the first Monday of March each year, as well as trying to build memorials in cities all over the country. “I know that a key to healing from trauma is to hold space, to feel what you need to feel,” she said, “and to do this in community.” She is working with Marked by Covid to support plans for a memorial. Trauma is an overused word, but there has been suffering everywhere during the past two years, and memorials would be appropriate and significant. The survivors of the Spanish flu pan-
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demic of 1918 did not look back. Once it was over, they never wanted to think about it again, and so the losses were never fully acknowledged and the healing never completed. According to Nancy Bristow, author of “American Pandemic: The Lost World of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic,” doctors didn’t want to think about the loss, because it reminded them of the limitations of “modern” science. Survivors couldn’t bear to think of the awful contagion, the bodies piled outside hospitals in our big cities. And our government, under President Woodrow Wilson, didn’t want to think about the pandemic, because it drew attention away from support for World War I — which helped spread infections around the world. No one really wanted to talk or write about what it was like to live through the flu. Newspaper articles about it didn’t describe the personal stories of those who died or survived, says J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.”
erhaps a day on the calendar when we stop and hold our loved ones in our hearts.
“It’s striking to me,” Navarro says. “I’ve read . . . probably thousands of newspaper articles on influenza from all these cities throughout the pandemic, and I can list off the ones that stand out, that talk about the personal tragedies of common folk, because they’re just so few and far between.” Fifty million people died around the world, and some 650,000 Americans perished here at home. Covid-19 is blowing right past those numbers, as we approach 1 million dead in America in just these two years. Everything in its own season. We have suffered and we have lost, and we have grieved. And still it is not over. But now is the time to begin planning how to best remember this pandemic. There were the patients, and the doctors who served at their own peril, and all the scientists who produced extraordinarily effective vaccines with unprecedented speed. I like the idea of a day on the calendar when we stop and hold our loved ones in our hearts. We need to remember so that we can prepare ourselves for future pandemics. We need to remember so that we can honor the people who died too soon, and heal the emotional scars of isolation and anxiety. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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f you have children or grandchildren, you likely think about them all the time. You imagine them smiling and laughing while running outside or playing on a swing set, or indoors, mastering the latest video game. One place we never imagine them? Cold and hungry on the street. Alone. Unsafe. Terrified. Yet 1.6 million children, teens and young adults across the country end up on the streets each year, according to the True Colors Fund. And 40 percent of them — 640,000 — identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer. Our society has made admirable progress when it comes to the LGBTQ community. It’s been nearly 50 years since the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses. In many places across the U.S., it’s illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity. And marriage equality has been the law of the land since 2015. All of that might give us the impression that homophobia is a shame of the past. But tragically, it’s very much alive today. And it especially affects the transgender community, where someone is four times more likely to be the victim of rape, sexual assault — or really, any assault — than their cisgender counterpart, according to a UCLA School of Law study conducted not decades ago, but just last year. And with what appears to be a solid
letters Finding common ground amid war To the Editor: Thanks to Scott Brinton for writing the heartfelt and informative column “War in Eastern Europe reverberates on Long Island” in the March 3-9 Herald. He captured the humanitarian essence of this tragedy and placed its global implications in our local context. Like Brinton and so many others who are appalled by the horrific scenes of death and destruction, my heart bleeds for the people of Ukraine, who are truly admirable and deserving of our support. During a time of such anxiety, bewilderment and frustration, it was quite important and much appreciated that Brinton conveyed how many Long Islanders have ties to Eastern Europe generally and Ukraine specifically, noting the Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox churches in East Meadow, Uniondale and Sea Cliff. Although I was previously unaware, I have since learned there are also a num-
conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court, a number of states are passing laws their legislators hope will not just walk back many of the measures that have opened the door to equality over the past decade, but run them back at full speed. One prime example is Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. If you haven’t heard of the legislation, it might be because few actually refer to it by its name. Instead, it’s deridingly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. It’s a super-vague bill that would prohibit schools from teaching kids from kindergarten through third grade about sexual orientation or gender identity that is “not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate . . . in accordance with state standards.” What is appropriate? What are the standards? They aren’t defined, which means they mean whatever whoever in power wants them to mean. DeSantis, who is expected to sign the bill into law, has defended it, saying that children at that age are too young to learn about sex. As if being LGBTQ is only about that. Sexuality and gender identity are about so many more aspects of life than sexual relations. Seeing something as abnormal is a learned behavior, not an inherent one. And there is a chance that many children will sit in classrooms with fellow students who have LGBTQ parents, if not go
home to LGBTQ parents themselves. A 2019 U.S. Census study found that 292,000 children in this country have a parent living with a same-sex partner or spouse. But for DeSantis — and Republicans like him — the fear is that diversity somehow leads to moral corruption. And Florida isn’t alone, by the way. CNN’s Giselle Rhoden has found more than 150 anti-LGBT bills floating around the legislatures of more than 30 states. No similar proposals have found their way to Albany, but that doesn't mean we shouldn’t fight this cruelty everywhere else. Not everyone is born meeting the high societal standards set for us, like being heterosexual and identifying with the gender assigned at birth. But we should celebrate diversity, not fear it. There are some great services — especially close to home — that can help those working through sexuality and gender identity issues. One that comes to mind immediately is Pride for Youth from the Long Island Crisis Center. From social activities for pre-teens with Camp PFY to Friday coffeehouse gatherings for older kids, and help services through its TransAction group in Bellmore, there's something for everyone. And they provide 24/7 support, too, for those in crisis or feeling suicidal, at (516) 679-1111. And we must not let DeSantis and others like him march us back to the societal Dark Ages.
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t must be cold comfort to former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran that a recent media analysis reports that Nassau County Republican voter registration is down. She must also be disturbed that defeated Democratic district attorney candidate Todd Kaminsky won’t stand for re-election as a state senator, after he was a contributing cause of the Democrats’ loss in the last county election due to his support for state Democrats’ dangerous “no bail” law. And that news ronaLd J. probably doesn’t well with rosenberG resonate North Hempstead’s Wayne Wink, who lost the supervisor’s race to a Republican, Jennifer DeSena, a challenger who didn’t have anywhere near Wink’s name recognition in what has been a Democratic stronghold for generations. More astounding was the election of Mazi Melesa Pilip in Nassau’s 10th Legislative District, in Great Neck. This was the first time since the County Legislature was created that a Republican won a seat in the Great Neck peninsula. What this all means is that political labels, affiliations and registrations are less important than what candidates actually stand for on the issues most important to the electorate. The Nassau Repub-
lican Party stood firm on its commonsense principles during the last election cycle and spoke to voters in clear declarative language. Crime, taxes, reassessment, government lockdowns and personal choice were among the principles that most appealed to Nassau voters across the political spectrum. Nassau Republican Chairman Joseph Cairo oversaw extremely successful campaigns that focused on those issues rather than poring over spreadsheets and computer analytics tracking past voter trends. The unprecedented results speak for themselves. What does that mean for this year’s gubernatorial race? Polls suggest that Gov. Kathy Hochul may not be the sure winner that Democratic operatives are claiming she is. One recent poll should give her considerable pause, because it found that 65 percent of New York’s electorate believes the state is headed in the wrong direction. Her reception at a recent Rangers game, where the boos overpowered the public address announcer, may have been one of the more dramatic impromptu focus group responses in recent memory. Hochul has harnessed herself to a progressive movement that continues to celebrate cashless bail at a time when violent crime has surged — when staff are being attacked with knives at the Museum of Modern Art, commuters are being pushed
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Letters ber of Ukrainian Catholic communities and churches in Nassau and Suffolk counties, in Hempstead (St. Vladimir’s), Lindenhurst (Holy Family) and Riverhead (St. John the Baptist), as well as the Ukrainian Basilian Order of Fathers and Brothers at St. Josaphat’s Monastery in Glen Cove. As this history unfolds before us, Brinton’s perspective and observations can continue to help Herald readers understand these connections, and other local, faith-based communities that are suffering and striving for a cessation of hostilities. Certainly readers are paying close attention to this conflict, and will be doing all we can to shore up Ukraine’s fledgling democracy so that it can eventually emergence from this crucible. As people of goodwill across Long Island and around the world pray for peace and search for ways to assist the innocent civilian victims of the vicious Russian assault, Brinton’s concise yet evocative journalism helps us find common ground and hope. JAY KORTH Lynbrook
in front of subways and retail stores are closing because they can’t withstand the repeat shoplifters. What this means is that U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin could win the governor’s mansion in the very blue state of New York. In the poll that found so many New Yorkers pessimistic about the state’s direction, over half of the respondents also said they want a return of checks and balances in Albany, where progressives control the political agenda. Hochul, fearful of a primary challenge from an empowered left, believes she needs to cater to that revolutionary force if she is to survive beyond November. But New York Post columnist Bob McManus opines that the governor’s problem is more institutional. He draws comparisons of her accidental ascent to power to that of Gov. David Paterson, who took over for the disgraced Eliot Spitzer. McManus writes that Paterson “never caught traction” with either voters or legislative leaders. Hochul recently discovered just how politically malignant the progressive agenda can be when she endorsed “auxiliary housing units.” The proposal would have allowed multi-family dwellings in single-family neighborhoods, which would destroy suburbs across the state. Even her normally Democratic loyalists on Long Island quickly separated them-
selves from this destructive idea, and Hochul ruefully retreated — but like a tin can attached to a puppy’s tail, it will follow her into the autumn election cycle. Which is one more reason Zeldin is a challenger with a genuine chance to win. He comes from Long Island, which is must-win geography for any statewide candidate. It’s a voter-rich environment, and Zeldin not only knows it well, but, just as important, has the support of two savvy GOP chairmen, Joe Cairo in Nassau and Jesse Garcia in Suffolk County. Zeldin is looking to leverage strong pockets of support to energize his campaign on the Island while introducing himself to upstate Republican primary voters. He will also look to connect with disaffected voters in the five boroughs who have seen progressives enfranchise non-citizens with the right to vote. Zeldin’s advisers say he is following Alfonse D’Amato’s successful 1980s playbook by creating political building blocks one endorsement at a time. Zeldin has conservatives’ endorsement and is now heading for the GOP nomination. He is doing it at a time when taxes, crime and that progressive agenda, which is at odds with Republicans and the vast majority of non-affiliated voters, are creating a demand for change and balance. 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.
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Remembering a local literary legend To the Editor: March 12 marked the 100th birthday of novelist, poet, Beat Generation member and Northport resident Jack Kerouac. It made me reread one of his best works, “On the Road.” Kerouc’s writing reminds me of the more adventurous spirit of youth. Sadly, as we get older, with more responsibilities and less free time, there are fewer journeys to take, but the ideals of Jack Kerouac continue to live in all of us. LARRY PENNER Great Neck
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Join us for the upcoming public information session to learn more about our proposed Mount Sinai Doctors location at 2020 Wantagh Avenue:
Mulcahy’s 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh March 31, 1:30-3:30pm Additional date to be added.
At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we believe the South Shore of Long Island deserves the very best in cardiology services. Mount Sinai South Nassau is investing $35 million at our Wantagh Medical Arts Pavilion to bring you the latest in cancer care, cardiology, radiology, women’s care and endocrinology – all in one convenient location, without having to leave the South Shore. The proposed Mount Sinai Doctors location at 2020 Wantagh Avenue will help save lives by identifying diseases early, provide an economic boost to the Wantagh area, and bring a building that has been vacant for more than five years back to life. There will be ample parking. Let Town of Hempstead officials know you support the project. For more information, visit www.southnassau.org/wantagh
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