The Main Stage Players at Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, gave four performances of ‘Annie’ earlier this month. Alyssa Abrons, 14, center, played the title role of the iconic red-headed orphan. Story, more photos, Page 3.
A crusade to educate the community about local food insecurities has earned Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone the Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award.
Stallone, a member of Wantagh’s Girl Scout Troop 3305 for 12 years, began her Gold Award project last October, hosting a food drive at Viking Graveyard, a haunted house charity in Seaford that collects canned goods for those in need. She also spread awareness of food insecurity to those in attendance to let them know that the concern hits close to home.
“(The project) was about educating others that food insecurities are here in our town, and
that we can help,” Stallone said. “And then teaching them how to help.”
As part of the project, she donated food to Long Island Cares, a non-profit organization created to help feed the hungry on Long Island. The organization, based in Hauppauge, also helped her understand the extent of food insecurity on Long Island, where around 250,000 people go hungry, and she learned that about 500 pounds of food could feed 382 families.
Stallone helped raise around 700 pounds of food at the Viking Graveyard, according to William Gonyou, Long Island Cares’ community events and food drive manager.
“All of us at Long Island Cares are incredibly proud of her for seeing a cause, believing in it, and actually taking steps to do something about
Seaford school district superintendents zeroed in on capital projects at a discussion of next week’s budget vote at a hearing on May 9.
At the hearing, in the high school library, Superintendent Adele Pecora and Andrew Casale, assistant superintendent for business and operations, detailed the $83.5 million spending plan, which was adopted last month. It is 3.73 larger than the current budget, and has a tax levy increase of about 2.27 percent, which, according to Casale, is the secondlowest for the district in seven years and is below the Nassau County and Long Island averages.
The capital projects will include districtwide upgrades of security and door systems, restroom renovations and asphalt work at Seaford Harbor Elementary, and upgrades of the high school football field’s press box and sound system.
In addition to the budget, voters will be asked to approve a pair of propositions that will address the district’s five-year building condition survey. Proposition 2 would allow for $4.5 million of its capital reserve to be used to replace the roof and upgrade the gymnasium ceiling at Seaford Middle School.
I t’s a good budget. I’m very confident in it.
ANdREW CASAlE Assistant superintendent for business and operations
The roof, Casale said, is at least 60 years old, and repairs over that time have been made with a foam spraying solution. He displayed photos showing the extent of the deterioration, with cracks and weather-worn spray foam.
“You’re just basically spraying foam on the top of the roof, which is really not the best way to handle it,” Pecora said. “So it hasn’t been completely taken off and retarped.”
“You just can’t, obviously, keep spraying and spraying,” Casale said. “There comes a point, as you can see from the
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Temple B’nai Torah’s Mainstage Players brought the classic musical “Annie” to life in Wantagh on May 12.
Directed by Tom Reilly, the production featured a mix of seasoned adult performers and talented children. Alyssa Abrons, in her first major title role as Annie, shone brightly on stage, supported by a dedicated cast and crew.
Alisa Baroukh delivered a memorable performance as the formidable Miss Hannigan, embodying the character’s complex emotions with depth. Lila Minkowsky, portraying Pepper, added depth with her portrayal of the sassy orphan.
The energy and enthusiasm of the performers, coupled with the commitment of the production team, made for an unforgettable evening of theater. From the spirited singing and dancing to the intricate sets and costumes, the production of “Annie” showcased the vibrant talent within the temple community.
— Charles Shaw
Next week, two candidates will vie for an open seat on the Seaford Board of Education.
Incumbent Andrea Parisi, 43, a trustee for 6 years, is up for re-election. Parisi, who is also a teacher, says she loves education and enjoys the work the board has done over the years. If reelected, Parisi says she wants to continue to address the increased enrollment in special education, grow technology, and address the emotional well-being of students.
Candidate Melissa Whidden, 39, a stay-at-home mother, but previously a Coordinator of Group Site Based Day Habilitation at Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, said she has been a Seaford resident for 32 years, and was a Board of Education Coordinator on the Seaford Manor PTA Executive Board. If elected, Whidden says she will be committed to open communication, fair representation for community members, and advancing enrichment programs.
Ahead of the election, which will take place on May 21, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals and the issues facing the district.
Voting for the Seaford district school budget will take place at the Harbor and Manor elementary schools from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information on the
Seaford school budget, visit seaford.k12.ny.us.
Why did you decide to run (or run again) for the Board of Education?
Parisi: I love the job, that’s why I’m an educator, because I love children. I love education. Much of that is what we do as a board. I ran six years ago, because I saw that there were some things I wanted to happen in the district. Before being on the board, I advocated for a few building improvements. I was successful and I really liked that. Then I decided to run, and I just love the work that we do as a board. We’re very cohesive, and the board is comprised of all new members, one to two years’ experience, so I have that institutional knowledge that I bring to the table. I just love Seaford, and I want to keep making it better for the students.
Whidden: I have been a part of the Seaford community for the past 32 years, having attended the Manor School, Seaford Middle School, and Seaford High School. I also had the privilege of being on the Sea-
Each one of us experience countless injustices in the course of everyday living. Like other experiences, it is not the experience itself so much that counts, but how you process it. The Mayo Clinic addresses the health benefits of “forgiveness” which they define as “an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger”. Letting go of grudges and bitterness can lead to:
• Healthier relationships
• Improved mental health
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Lower blood pressure
• A stronger immune system
• Improved heart health
• Improved self-esteem
• Better sleep
Everett Worthington, Profession Emeritus of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, provides a free workbook at evworthington-forgiveness.com to aid those
for whom forgiveness may be difficult (most of us!), focusing on the REACH method.
Recall: Recall the hurt. Look at the incident in an objective way and don’t try to push aside your feelings.
Empathize: Empathize with the offender without excusing the action or invalidating your own feels. Maybe the person was having a bad day or was raised in dire circumstances.
Altruistic gift: Give the altruistic gift of forgiveness. Think about a time when you were rude or harsh, and recognize that everyone has shortcomings.
Commit: Make a decision to forgive. You can write a letter that you don’t send to help yourself make the commitment.
Hold: Hold on to forgiveness. Memories of the transgression or event won’t change. But how you react to those feelings will.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”. Buddha
ford Manor PTA Executive Board as the Board of Education Coordinator. This experience opened my eyes to all that goes into the district and how much of a difference I could make in such a position. The current board has made such significant contributions to the well-being of our children, and it would be amazing to be able to join this group. Additionally, the Seaford School District has played a pivotal role in shaping me into the dedicated individual I am today. It would be a profound honor to give back to a community that has given me so much, ensuring that current and future students have even greater opportunities to thrive.
What are the main goals and issues you wish to address if you are elected?
Parisi: Some things I do want to continue to address is special education, because across the country, not just in Seaford, there is an uptick in special ed, so I feel like we need to address that.
Also, the social, emotional well-being of the students. We see there’s a rise in suicide, especially in females, so things like that I want to keep seeing addressed.
I would like to continue to grow in technology. I see that we still need improvements there. We’re still growing, and it’s done a lot, but I want to see some things done in technology. Whidden: I am committed to enhancing our school district by focusing on:
1. Open, timely, and proactive communication
2. Fair and unbiased representation for all community members
3. Advancing enrichment programs, particularly with more integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineer-
ing, Arts, and Mathematics) education
Why do you feel you are qualified for the position you are running for?
Parisi: My experience, my institutional knowledge, and being an educator. I’m also a mom of two young children, both of which have went through elementary school, and now I have a middle schooler and a high schooler, so I feel like I bring that experience to the board.
And just my relationship with the board. We are cohesive, we get along well and we work well together, so I think that’s a big part of this. You have to work well with others and be willing to listen and not always agree and come to a consensus as one and know that you disagree. That’s okay, and it’s a natural process, but you respect one another. We have a great working relationship and that’s super important.
Whidden: My qualifications stem from a deep-rooted involvement in our educational community. As the Board of Education Coordinator on the Seaford Manor PTA Board, I have a thorough understanding of our district’s dynamics through regular attendance and reporting at board meetings. This role has taught me the critical importance of open communication and has given me the opportunity to champion additional technology and STEAM programs based on community feedback.
Additionally, I have facilitated and supported over 50 student programs as an active PTA Executive Board Member. This includes after-school clubs, family events, and special initiatives like the Earth Day celebration.
My extensive experience in the human services field, working with adults with disabilities, further enriches my understanding of diverse educational needs and inclusive practices.
Volunteering with organizations such as the Police Activity League, Catholic Youth Organization, and Seaford Little League has reinforced the importance of community involvement in creating robust educational and developmental opportunities for our youth.
pictures and walking these roofs, where they need to be replaced.”
If the proposition is approved, work on the roof would likely begin next spring or summer, according to the district.
Proposition 3 would facilitate the creation of a new capital reserve fund of around $30 million. It would be used over the course of 10 years for projects including roof and masonry repairs at Seaford Harbor and Seaford Manor elementary schools, Casale explained.
“The purpose of this is to begin stockpiling and saving for future roofs,” he said, “because all four of our buildings are really in need of a new roof.”
The fund would also be used for districtwide repairs of asphalt, sidewalks and fencing; upgrades of restrooms, floors, ceilings and heating systems; and door replacements.
Proposition 3 would also transfer $4 million from existing employee retirement system, workers compensation and repair reserves into the new capital reserve. Casale added that the retirement and workers compensation reserves would retain funds and not be exhausted, but the repair reserve would.
“In essence, you’re starting an extra savings account with $4 million,” Casale said, “so we can then begin thinking
the Seaford school district hosted a budget hearing at the high school library on may 9, which focused on facility upgrades and capital projects included in the proposal, which totals roughly $83.5 million.
about our next roof that we need to do.”
According to Casale, passing both propositions would save the district and taxpayers around $7.9 million in interest, because it would eliminate the necessity of borrowing money by way of a bond.
Thanks to the district’s maximization of grant opportunities, Casale
said, there is more than $750,000 remaining in the capital fund, which can be used for facility upgrades throughout its buildings. Those include renovations to the high school’s senior cafeteria — and the construction of a coffee shop — and auditorium, as well as work at the middle school.
“It’s a good budget,” Casale said.
“I’m very confident in it. It preserves all the current programs, and really has a lot of enhancements in it.”
The budget vote will take place on Tuesday at the Harbor and Manor schools from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit seaford.k12.ny.us.
Carey Senior Lacrosse
A FOUR-YEAR STARTING midfielder, Paz has been front and center in the Seahawks’ resurgence this spring and reached a milestone May 2 in a hard-fought 12-11 defeat to Herricks. Paz netted all but two of Carey’s goals, giving her 50 on the season to go along with 11 assists. Her nine goals was a singlegame high, topping her previous mark of eight set April 4 against Jericho. She ranks in the Top 10 of Nassau County scorers.
Thursday, May 16
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL: Nassau
LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 semis at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 semis at higher seed
Friday, May 17
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B quarterfinals at higher seed
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
Saturday, May 18
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
Monday, May 20 (at Long Beach Middle School)
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 final 4:30 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 final 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 (at Adelphi University) GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B semis 6 & 8 p.m.
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A conference title is always the goal for MacArthur baseball, but the feat was that much more crucial in its new league.
The Generals captured Conference AA-II in commanding fashion with a 14-1 league record to earn a first-round bye in the 12-team Class AA playoffs that commenced last Saturday.
Top-seeded MacArthur kicked off the postseason Monday and is hoping for an extended spring run that can culminate in the program’s first county title since 2015.
“Normally a league title is just a nice honor but this year there is a bye attached to it so it makes it that much more imperative,” said longtime coach Steve Costello.
MacArthur’s dominating regular season, which included a 16-3 overall record, was led largely by an explosive offense that scored 10 or more runs in 12 games. Senior leadoff hitter Dan Reynolds shattered the MacArthur record for league batting average at .608 and hit .636 overall. He recorded 40 hits in 19 games and 23 RBIs. .
“He might have had the best offensive year of my coaching career,” said Costello, who has led the MacArthur program since 1994.
Junior Dylan Tripi has had a big year batting in the second spot in the order behind Reynolds finishing the league play hitting .413 with 26 RBIs and three home runs. Chase Palma also had a solid offensive year batting .392 with 13 RBIs.
The lethal top of the lineup came out in force in MacArthur’s 13-6 win against Long Beach on April 25 when in a tie game Reynolds was intentionally walked to load the bases and Tripi followed with a bases-clearing double for a three-run lead. The win capped a sweep against then unbeaten Long Beach and proved crucial in MacArthur’s conference title push
Strong pitching also propelled MacArthur to the conference title led by senior ace Tyler Bonsignore, an Adelphi commit who recorded 49 strikeouts in 25 innings with a 1.36 ERA. Junior Alex Darzano registered a 1.36 ERA and was
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Senior ace Tyler Bonsignore, an Adelphi commit, recorded 49 strikeouts in 25 innings with a 1.36 ERA to anchor the Generals’ staff.
also a force at the plate with a .471 batting average.
A day after a 7-2 loss to Jericho, MacArthur rebounded by closing the regular season with a 12-1 victory at Jericho on May 8 led by six RBIs from sophomore Nick Albert. Dazrano struck out five to finish the conference season a perfect 5-0.
MacArthur began the Jericho series with a 12-0 blowout win where junior Chris Lonergan tossed a complete game two-hitter with eight strikeouts.
The playoffs began Monday with a
best-of-three series against ninth-seeded seeded Carey, which knocked off Mepham in the first round. The deciding game, if necessary, is slated for Thursday afternoon at MacArthur with the winner advancing to the Class AA semifinals next week. The county finals are scheduled to commence May 25 at Farmingdale State.
“We put up a ton of runs in the regular season,” Costello said. “You can’t expect to hit like that throughout the playoffs so it’s going to come down to pitching and defense.”
it,” Gonyou said.
The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout could attain. Available to Scouts in the ninth through 12th grades, the award is achieved by creating a project with a lasting impact concerning issues in their community and beyond.
The project required a minimum of 80 hours of work, must be sustainable, have a global link, and be able to reach people in the community, according to Stallone’s mother, Kerri, who is also her troop leader.
“I was very proud of myself, because this was a lot of work,” Stallone said. “My Gold Award was over 97 hours, and the fact that I was able to complete it in such a short amount of time, it just impressed me about my abilities and what I can do.”
In November, she helped the Wantagh Kiwanis Club by working a gravy station at a Thanksgiving food pantry held at the Massapequa Fire Department. While there, she promoted a poster for a can opener drive, creating a QR Code for the poster that linked to an Amazon list where people could buy and donate can openers to give to local food pantries.
“She was worried that the families may not have the facilities to open all the cans that were being donated to them,” Stallone’s mother said.
In December, she started a reverse advent calendar at her church, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Levittown, where volunteers donated a different item of food each day, whether it was a can of soup or can of beans. Stallone described it as the opposite of a regular advent calendar, where you receive a gift.
“You give something every day,” Stallone said. The reverse advent, according to her mom, helped raise more than 300 pounds of food, which was also donated to Long Island Cares.
In January, Stallone educated 15 younger Wantagh-
younger Scouts, “so some of them did their own food drives and donated to different charities.”
For the Gold Award, Stallone created two projects with a lasting impact. The first was an event at her high school in February, called “Battle of The Classes Food Drive,” where each class competed to fill boxes with food, which were weighed and donated to Long Island Cares. According to Gonyou, the food drive, which is now an annual school event, helped raise around 468 pounds of food.
Gonyou said Stallone’s goal of spreading awareness about food insecurity on Long Island helps bring in more people to the cause that weren’t aware of it. He added that her efforts could draw in people of all ages that need help or can help.
“It’s important that students are taking initiative to help solve this problem, and not just adults,” Gonyou said. “Students are recognizing this is an issue, and they’re taking steps to do something about it.”
Stallone’s other impactful project was building a youth food pantry at her church, which she called The Hunger Games Program. In December 2020, a fire destroyed the church, and this March, she rebuilt the food pantry into a youth program, where kids could take inventory of the supplies and host food drives. According to Stallone, the program helps the youth feel empowered and earns them community service hours with the church.
Seaford Girl Scout troops from kindergarten to second grade by conducting a meeting covering global hunger and how they could all pitch in locally. She taught the young Scouts about food sustainability and why canned goods are preferable to donate over other food items, such as fruits.
“They really liked that they were able to make a difference in their community,” Stallone said of the
Stallone’s Gold Award ceremony will take place in June at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center. She worked hard for the achievement, her mother said, adding that she was amazed by her daughter’s commitment to spreading awareness on food insecurities when most people her age are spending their weekends hanging out with friends.
“It made me so proud to see her grow and know that the sky’s the limit,” her mother said.
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Students who have a passion for music have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Boces’ Long Island High School for the Arts, or LIHSA for short. On top of that, students whose applications really impress may even get in for free.
“Our summer program works to give students who are not sure if they want to attend the LIHSA program, or who are interested in attending the program down the line, an overview of what it’s like to be here at LIHSA,” said Linday Rogan, the assistant principal of LIHSA. “It gives them a really nice overview of everything that we offer.”
The four-week program, called the Summer Arts Academy, is at LIHSA campus in Syosset. It’s open to students in grades 5 through 12 from anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk.
The Summer Arts Academy offers hands-on education in artistic fields that a student would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Students can learn how to construct sets, record and produce music using professional software and audio equipment, perform Broadway choreography, audition for a stage production and more.
“We’re the only performing arts high school on Long Island,” Rogan said. “We partner with industry professionals in our performing arts departments ranging from NYU and Verbatim Theatre Lab to Paul Taylor at the American Ballet Theatre; we are able to offer world class
industry professionals that come to LIHSA to work in partnership with our faculty; our faculty members are also known industry professionals that are working in their field. And that really helps to give students the most state of the art education in their chosen art field.”
Even better, there are 15 full scholarships available for music students through funding from the Joel Foundation — yes, that Joel. When LIHSA was in
A Wantagh resident for almost 60 years will celebrate her 90th birthday this May.
Betty Triquet was born on May 22, 1934, to Walter and June Hickson in Bangor, Maine. Her family moved to New Jersey when Betty was a young girl and there, she met and married Charles Triquet in 1954. Betty and Charlie started their lives in New Jersey and had eight children. They moved to Wantagh in 1965 when Charlie started working for the Freeport School District.
Betty and Charlie had two more children, which made for a total of 10.
Betty and Charlie raised their 10 children in Wantagh, and they all attended Wantagh Public Schools. Charlie passed away in 2022 and Betty continues to live in their home in Wantagh.
Betty is a well know real estate agent in Wantagh and has found many buyers
the homes of their dreams.
Betty is a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Betty also supports her local Church, St. Frances de Chantal, by volunteering to be a religious teacher and helps families put together funeral masses at Church. She was one of the founders and volunteered for Friends in Serving Humanity, a local organization that would help seniors receive meals and rides to and from doctors’ appointments. Betty says she loves Wantagh and can be seen around town shopping locally and eating out at any of the many restaurants in Wantagh.
Betty has 10 children, 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She has one great great-grandchild and another on the way.
Betty’s family celebrated at a luncheon at Il Bacetto to honor her.
and have prior experience with music.
But the technical education isn’t the only reason to study the arts at LIHSA.
“Training students to be the next generation of young artists is something that not only myself, but the entire faculty of Long Island High School for the Arts, is very passionate about,” Rogan said.
“Beyond the career opportunities — students who study art are really good humans. They learn empathy, they learn strong communication skills, and they learn to reflect on their own experiences. And all of that is really important.”
An education in the arts teaches young people communication, how to reflect, how to provide and accept feedback, and accountability to other artists on your team, Rogan said — skills that every young person needs to develop for their careers.
And what did we all do when the world shut down two years ago? We turned to art, Rogan said. We listened to music, we watched television, we read books. Art continues to be vital, and the benefits of an arts education cannot be understated.
danger of closing eight years ago, Billy Joel was actually the one who stepped in and donated millions to protect the only performing arts high school on Long Island.
Now his foundation is offering full $2,800 scholarships to 15 students who demonstrate high levels of skill and artistry, which is evaluated in students’ applications and audition videos. The scholarship is available to students from Nassau who are currently in grades 8-11,
“Art is something that preserves history,” Rogan said. “Art is something that can bring the most subtle things in life to light, and art is the way that we measure our humanity.”
The program runs from June 27 to July 26, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Scholarships are awarded based on merit. Students who are interested may submit an audition video and application by May 10. For details on how to apply and audition, students can visit tinyurl.com/ BOCESScholarship2024.
Anthony Greco has been on Wantagh’s Board of Education for 12 years, and the 57-year-old shows no signs of slowing down.
“It’s a very rewarding position, being on the Board of Education,” Greco, a retired NYPD officer, said. “And I look forward to all the changes we have coming due to our capital improvement program.”
Greco, who is running unopposed during this year’s school board election, said he’s excited to see the improvements being made around the district, such as reduced class sizes, which is one of the priorities for the district’s proposed budget. Greco adds that class size has been an issue throughout the years since his kids were little, and is happy to see the district work on reducing the size.
“It’s nice to see us finally being able to do something about class sizes,” Greco said.
Wantagh has maintained a financially stable district, according to Greco, which he says is thanks to the hard work of the school faculty and the administration. For Greco, maintaining that stability is important.
“I want to continue to see that go through into the future,” Greco said. The annual budget and trustee election will take place on Tuesday, May 21. Voting in the Wantagh district will take place at Wantagh Elementary, Forest Lake Elementary and Mandalay Elementary from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit wantaghschools.org.
— Charles Shaw
Warmer days mean it’s time to get that ‘cue going
By Karen BloomSummertime is soon headed our way, when the grillin’ is easy. If you’re already reaching for the tongs, well then, it’s time to get in the grilling groove.
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner — or whether you just want to enjoy being outdoors with family and friends — forgo the oven and step outside.
Serving your gang the most mouth-watering grilled entrees with ease requires a little know-how and a few crowd-pleasing recipes. From versatile chicken to hearty ribs to tender seafood, it’s never been more fun to incorporate new flavors into grilled cuisine. Find some inspiration with these recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Take a break from the burger and kick your grilling chops up a notch with new take on Buffalo chicken.
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces)
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 4 hard rolls, split
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)
• Red onion rings (optional)
Marinate chicken in 6 ounces Buffalo wings sauce for 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Mix remainder of Buffalo wings sauce and dressing together. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in center. Place 2 tablespoons of mixed sauce on each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles. Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
As the temperatures rise, focus on flavor to take your backyard barbecue to a whole new level. Sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
• 2 full racks spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided
Heat grill to 250° F and prepare for indirect cooking. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook on covered grill for 2 hours.
Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook another hour, until tender.
Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.
Kabobs are a tasty, healthy way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single meal. The potential combinations of meat, vegetables and fruit on a kabob are nearly endless.
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes
• 18 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared mango chutney, chopped if coarse
• 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 18 large bamboo or metal skewers (about 12 inches long)
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 firm, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into large cubes
• 1 large green bell pepper, halved, trimmed, seeded and cubed
• Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Place chicken and shrimp in shallow glass pan or large re-sealable plastic bag. For marinade, combine oil, chutney, teriyaki sauce and vinegar in small bowl with lid. Pour half of marinade mixture over chicken and shrimp. Cover or seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least l hour before using.
To prepare kabobs: Drain and discard marinade from meat. Thread chicken, yellow and red onion, mango, green pepper and shrimp alternately onto skewers. Be sure to keep enough room at one end of each skewer for a “handle.”
Coat grill grate with nonstick cooking spray. Place skewers over medium coals, and grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is done and vegetables are tender. Brush often with reserved marinade and turn skewers until cooked through. If needed, use spatula to gently loosen skewers before turning as they may stick.
Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Makes 4 to 6 servings
Tilles Center continues its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, when the Future of Jazz orchestra visits the Tilles Center stage. This all-Ellington showcase features a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz’s great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block — a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner — this 15-piece band will keep everyone swinging all evening long. Ellington’s music is so elegant, so dynamic, so intimately detailed, that it takes a group of musicians with a genuine collaborative spark to fully bring out its inner magic. And that is what you will experience at this concert. You’re guaranteed to enjoy its timeless genius when the next generation of jazz leaders bring their fresh energy to it.
Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $42; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
See the inspirational documentary ‘Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless,’ at a special concert screening. At 25, Leonard Bernstein protégé John Bayless made his Carnegie Hall debut performing ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ At 54, a left-brain stroke immobilized his entire right side. The music stopped. John’s magical ‘first act’ disappeared. Award-winning independent filmmaker Stewart M. Schulman chronicles John’s rise from four-year-old Texas prodigy to international stardom, capturing his talent and his humanity, as he pushes himself to recover and reinvents himself as a storyteller-entertainer who plays only with his non-dominant left hand. What happens in a person’s brain that allows this kind of transcendence? The film provides some insight. It’s followed by a Q&A with Schulman and Bayless, along with a short concert.
Sunday May 19, 7 p.m. $40. Tickets available at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel, on the Landmark stage, Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder of the renowned folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step, and his wife, Dodie Pettit, an original cast member of Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera.” Multi-instrumentalist Steven Roues, multi-horn player Joe Meo, and drummer/percussionist Peter Hohmeister round out the band.The show’s storyline was originally created by Pete Fornatale, the late great pioneer of progressive FM radio and author of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends biography. Now telling the stories, emceeing and directing the engaging and amusing multimedia show is Fornatale’s dear friend and protégé, Tony Traguardo, WCWP-FM radio host, noted rock music historian, podcaster and founding board member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Nostalgia and laughter abound, and a sing a-long is always in the mix! $42, $37. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 17, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at the west end of Jones Beach State Park, Sunday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. The group meets at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. The entrance for the Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin is on Bay Drive going west.
Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Support the National MS Society at that annual walk at Jones Beach, Saturday, May 18 Everyone is welcome at Walk MS, with no registration fee or fundraising minimum. While there is no fee to participate, every dollar raised helps to lift up those living with MS and their supporters. Visit WalkMS. org and use the search bar to find the donation page, or call (855) 372-1331.
Mobile office hours
Rep. Anthony D’Eposito and his staff will be at Seaford Public Library, Wednesday, May 29, 2-5:30 p.m. Obtain answers to questions about passports, Social Security, veterans issues, immigration, Medicare and IRS filings. No appointments required. 2234 Jackson Ave. Visit SeafordLibrary.org.
Join the JULIETS for Mahjongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, Thursdays, noon-4 p.m. Masks optional, proof of Covid-19 vaccination required for newcomers, $5. 3710 Woodbine Ave. Email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or call (516) 785-2445 for info.
Bingo everyone! Temple B’nai Torah host fun-filled bingo sessions, every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.; every Thursday, 7:15 p.m.-10 p.m. Prizes, progressive games and refreshments are available. 2900 Jerusalem Ave., in Wantagh. For more information, visit TBTWantagh. org or call (516) 221-2370.
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‘Thomas & Friends’
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to experience its newest exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!, opening Saturday, May 28. Participate in fun activities celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit, 1-3 p.m., during the drop-in programs. Step onto the Island of Sodor, where visitors can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines.
Kids engage in a variety of STEM challenges from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles. As they test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how “really useful” they all are. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their four-legged companions to its spring show, Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum. This year’s Long Island Kennel Club show follows the annual acclaimed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier in the week. Many canine contenders are expected to leave the Big Apple and then head east to compete at the annual spring dog shows (Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, all held at the same venue. The three days celebrate everything canine, from impeccable show dogs and trick-dog demonstrations to doggie dock diving and an agility obstacle course. Events and attractions make this festival a treat for anyone who loves dogs. Sunday also features a special demonstration by the NYPD Transit Bureau Canine Unit, at 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No prong collars, retractable leashes or head halters. $20 admission per car load includes all-day access. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit LongIslandDogsShows.com or call (516) 776-0923 for more information.
Seaford American Legion hosts Seaford’s Annual Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 27, starting at 9:30 a.m. From Merrick road, the line of march will move north on Washington Avenue and to the 4 Chaplains Monument in front of Seaford Middle School, located at 3940 Sunset Ave in Seaford. A memorial service will follow immediately thereafter, and the Seaford Wellness Council will distribute themed necklaces along the parade route.
The United States Navy Blue Angels headlines the 20th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, their 10th performance at the event, Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also participating are the Navy Blue Angels, the Army Golden Knights, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team, and the Navy F-35C Demo Team. Additional performers include Mike Goulian, David Windmiller, Farmingdale State College Aviation, Skytypers, Warbird Thunder Airshows and American Airpower Museum Warbirds. $10 parking fee. Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. For more information, visit BethpageAirShow.com.
For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it?
Some 2,400 students from 23 schools across the county found out last week, as they were all invited to an open house at the police department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City.
Students ranging from kindergarten to those about to graduate high school received an opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers and learn about police work. Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun emphasized that interaction between students and officers was central to what the police department was trying to achieve.
“It’s all about community engagement,” he said. “Interaction with the students, exchanging ideas, and answering their questions. That’s the big thing because there’s a lot of myths about police work, and we bring out the truth. They get it right from somebody who’s actually a police officer.”
Each day of the open house featured a variety of activities as well as various demonstrations and exhibits — from watching the SWAT team in action, to interacting with K-9 units, to interacting with exhibits from the arson and bomb
squad, emergency services unit and highway patrol bureau.
“It’s cool to be here this year,” said
Karen Barrins, a fifth-grade teacher from Newbridge Road School in North Bellmore. “The kids can see all the different
units where they could perhaps become involved in future careers with aviation, the K-9 unit, or the mounted unit.
“It’s important for them to know there are so many people that are willing to help them and that support them every day. If anything ever happens, we could always depend upon Nassau County police officers — but it gives them opportunities to think about their future. Being a police officer doesn’t just mean being in a car. There’s so many different things that they could do.”
Kyle Kelly, a forensics and special education teacher from Division Avenue High School in Levittown, brought his class to the open house for the first time. Many of his students are interested in forensic science.
“They have an opportunity to talk to people who have gone through the process before and see what different career opportunities there are within the police department,” Kelly said.
One of Kelly’s students, high school junior Justin Gesualdo, is interested in forensic psychology. The open house, he said was great to display the variety of different roles available in law enforcement.
“There are a lot more options than just being a cop, and there’s a lot of different things here,” Gesualdo said. “It’s definitely helping a lot of people out, so I think it’s a cool opportunity for us to get here and take the tour.”
Kepherd Daniel/Herald
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Y DE LA BIBLIOTECA DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE SEAFORD UNION Y BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE SEAFORD, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que votar sobre los gastos estimados para fines escolares y bibliotecarios para el Distrito Escolar Libre de Seaford Union (el “Distrito Escolar”) y la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford (la “Biblioteca Pública”), para el año escolar 2024/2025, la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca, la Proposición No. 1 (Presupuesto Escolar 2024/2025), la Proposición No. 2 (Gasto de Dinero de la Reserva de Capital 2018), la Proposición No. 3 (Para Establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital Conocido como la “Reserva de Capital 2024”) y la Proposición No. 4 (Presupuesto de la Biblioteca Pública 2024/2025), de la siguiente manera, se llevarán a cabo el martes, 21 de mayo de 2024 en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares establecidos hasta ahora:
PROPOSICIÓN Nº 1
PRESUPUESTO ESCOLAR 2024/2025
SE RESUELVE, que se apruebe el Presupuesto propuesto para 2024/2025 que prevé la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cumplir con los gastos estimados del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024, según lo presentado por la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Seaford Union en Seaford, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Audiencia Pública, y se autorice a la Junta de Educación a recaudar el impuesto necesario para ello.
PROPOSICIÓN Nº 2
GASTO DE DINERO DE LA RESERVA DE CAPITAL 2018
SE RESUELVE, que se autorice a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Seaford Union a gastar
$4,500,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido el 15 de mayo de 2018 con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: Reemplazo del techo en la Escuela Secundaria Seaford y varias reparaciones de mampostería, y reemplazo/reparaciones en el techo del gimnasio en la Escuela Secundaria Seaford, Todo lo anterior incluye toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con los mismos.
PROPOSICIÓN Nº 3
ESTABLECER UN FONDO DE RESERVA DE CAPITAL
CONOCIDO COMO LA “RESERVA DE
CAPITAL 2024”
SE RESUELVE, que se autorice a la Junta de Educación, de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, a establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital conocido como “Reserva de Capital 2024” con el fin de realizar las siguientes mejoras de capital: mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de espacios de instrucción y no instrucción (incluidas, entre otras, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de aulas y/o adiciones a las instalaciones existentes), renovaciones de auditorios, renovaciones de gimnasios, renovaciones de cafeterías, renovaciones de bibliotecas/centros multimedia, renovaciones/reconstrucci ón de exteriores, actualizaciones de computadoras/tecnología, actualizaciones de sistemas de seguridad, renovaciones/mejoras de plomería, renovaciones/actualizacio nes eléctricas, renovaciones/actualizacio nes de HVAC, renovaciones/actualizacio nes de eficiencia energética, renovaciones requeridas para cumplir con los requisitos de la ADA, renovaciones vocacionales y de preparación profesional, reemplazo de techo/canaleta/líder, reemplazo de ventanas, Reemplazo de mampostería / concreto, reemplazo de puertas / entradas interiores y exteriores, renovaciones de baños, actualizaciones de iluminación, reemplazo de pisos, reemplazo de paredes, reemplazos de calderas, ascensores, renovaciones de carpintería, compra de edificios / terrenos, renovaciones / reconstrucción del sitio, renovaciones / reconstrucción de campos deportivos, incluidas renovaciones de letreros, palcos de prensa y / o gradas, renovaciones de parques infantiles, renovaciones de casilleros / vestuarios, reemplazo de sistema de megafonía / reloj, sistema de sonido Mejoras, actualizaciones del sistema telefónico, remediación de materiales peligrosos, renovaciones de espacios de almacenamiento, mobiliario y equipo, incluida la compra de vehículos, todo lo anterior incluye toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con los mismos. El monto máximo del mencionado Fondo de Reserva de Capital será de $30.000.000 más ingresos por inversiones. El plazo probable será de diez (10) años; los fondos se transferirán de: a) 1.900.000 dólares del Fondo de Reserva para Reparaciones existente,
más los intereses devengados; b) 1.000.000 de dólares del Fondo de Reserva para las Contribuciones a la Jubilación; (c) $1,100,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Compensación de Trabajadores; y (d) un monto que no exceda los $3,000,000 de fondos excedentes y/o transferencias permitidas de otras reservas, si las hubiere, que permanezcan en el fondo general 2023-2024 y, posteriormente, en un monto anual de no más de $3,000,000 por cada año restante del plazo probable. Tras el establecimiento y financiamiento de dicha reserva, se ordenará al Superintendente de Escuelas o a la persona designada que deposite el dinero de este fondo de reserva en una cuenta bancaria separada que se conocerá como la “Reserva de Capital 2024”.
PROPOSICIÓN Nº 4
PRESUPUESTO DE BIBLIOTECAS PÚBLICAS 2024/2025 SE RESUELVE, que se apruebe el presupuesto de la biblioteca por un monto de $2,518,681 para el año 2024/2025 propuesto por la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford y la recaudación de un impuesto por el mismo por un monto de $2,348,311 de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación. La VOTACIÓN será por papeleta en las máquinas de votación en las escuelas designadas en cada uno de los distritos electorales escolares separados establecidos hasta ahora y las urnas permanecerán abiertas desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m., y tanto tiempo como sea necesario para que todos los votantes presentes emitan sus votos.
TENGA EN CUENTA que los electores han adoptado previamente una proposición que establece que las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos específicos separados y que las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta de Educación para la cual se nomina al candidato.
TENGA EN CUENTA que la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación será la siguiente: Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación cada uno por un período completo de tres (3) años, a partir del 1 de julio de 2024.
TENGA EN CUENTA que la elección de dos (2) miembros de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford será la siguiente: Un miembro por un período de cinco (5) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2029 y un miembro por el resto de
un período no vencido que comienza el 21 de mayo de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio, Año 2025. NOMINACIONES DE CANDIDATOS: Los candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación serán nominados por petición. Cada petición de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberá ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar (“el Secretario del Distrito”), en la Escuela Seaford Manor, Washington Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York, deberá ser firmada por al menos veintiséis (26) votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar, deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante, e indicará la residencia del candidato. Para nominar a un candidato para la Junta de Bibliotecas Públicas, la petición debe estar firmada por al menos veintiséis (26) votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Las vacantes en el Patronato no se consideran cargos específicos separados; Los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual el candidato es nominado. Cada petición se presentará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., y a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 22 de abril de 2024.
DISTRITOS ELECTORALES
ESCOLARES: Los límites del siguiente Distrito Electoral Escolar serán los que hasta ahora ha determinado y publicado el Consejo de Educación y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación será el siguiente: a) PRIMER
DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR - Registro y votación en la Seaford Manor School, Washington Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York. Los miembros de la comunidad que residen dentro de los límites geográficos de la Escuela Primaria Manor deberán emitir su voto en la Escuela Primaria Manor.
b) SEGUNDO
DISTRITO ELECTORAL
ESCOLAR - Votar en la Seaford Harbor School, Bayview Street, Seaford, Nueva York. Los miembros de la comunidad que residen dentro de los límites geográficos de la Escuela Primaria Harbor deberán emitir su voto en la Escuela Primaria Harbor. Los límites geográficos de estas zonas de asistencia se establecen en el mapa de transporte que se encuentra en la oficina del Superintendente Adjunto de Negocios y se pueden revisar a pedido. REGISTRO PERSONAL DE VOTANTES
Todos los votantes calificados del Distrito
Escolar deben estar registrados en los libros de registro escolar para poder votar en dicha elección el 21 de mayo de 2024. Las siguientes personas serán elegibles para votar: Todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de acuerdo con el presente y todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial celebrada o realizada durante los cuatro años calendario anteriores a 2024 (es decir, 2020-2023). Además, todas las personas que estén registradas para votar de conformidad con las disposiciones de la sección trescientos cincuenta y dos de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York serán elegibles para votar. El registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que no sean elegibles para votar continuará realizándose hasta el 14 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito. El Secretario del Distrito preparará el Registro del Distrito Escolar en las fechas y horas especificadas anteriormente, y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro siempre que en ese momento, él / ella tenga derecho a votar en la reunión escolar o elección para la cual se prepare dicho registro. POR FAVOR, TENGA MÁS EN CUENTA, que el Secretario del Distrito también estará presente durante la elección anual del Distrito Escolar y la Biblioteca Pública en cada escuela donde se llevará a cabo la votación con el propósito de preparar un registro para las elecciones del Distrito Escolar y la Biblioteca Pública que se celebren con posterioridad.
TENGA EN CUENTA que el Registro de Votantes así preparado como se mencionó anteriormente se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito una vez completado, donde estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito Escolar, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m. y en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la fecha fijada para la elección, excepto el domingo. y también estará abierto para inspección los sábados, con cita previa.
TENGA EN CUENTA que habrá una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto por el Distrito Escolar el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:30 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela
Secundaria Seaford, 1575 Seamans Neck Road, Seaford, Nueva York. TENGA EN CUENTA que la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una audiencia pública con el fin de discutir el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto de los mismos para la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford para el año fiscal 2024-2025. Dicha audiencia se llevará a cabo el lunes 13 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p.m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford, Valentine Meehan Meeting Room, 2234 Jackson Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York. POR FAVOR, TENGA MÁS EN CUENTA que las copias de la propuesta 2024/2025 El presupuesto del Distrito Escolar, según lo preparado por la Junta de Educación y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca Pública, estará disponible a pedido de los contribuyentes y se obtendrá en cualquier escuela del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada día que no sea sábado, domingo o feriado y en la Biblioteca Pública de Seaford. Jackson Avenue, Seaford, Nueva York, entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m. los lunes, martes, jueves y viernes, la 1:00 p.m. y las 6:00 p.m. los miércoles, y las 10:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. los sábados, en cada día que no sea domingo o feriado, durante el período de catorce (14) días anterior a la reunión anual y la elección. TENGA EN CUENTA que un Informe de Exención del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria preparado de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto tentativo/preliminar, así como al presupuesto final adoptado del que formará parte; y se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del Distrito que se mantienen para avisos públicos; así como en el sitio web del Distrito. POR FAVOR, TENGA MÁS EN CUENTA La solicitud de boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado para la elección del distrito escolar y la biblioteca pública se puede hacer en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito de lunes a viernes, excepto días festivos, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. Las solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente o por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Además, dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o a su agente designado.
Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto ausente o por correo anticipado enviada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección establecida en la solicitud a más tardar siete (7) días antes de la votación. No se realizará el escrutinio de ninguna boleta de votante ausente o por correo anticipado a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. (hora prevaleciente) del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado estará disponible en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito de lunes a viernes, excluyendo los días festivos entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., hasta el día de la elección y el 21 de mayo de 2024, el día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que se presente en el lugar de votación puede objetar la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados haciendo su impugnación y las razones por las que lo hizo saber al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto en ausencia sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta anticipada por correo.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 25 de abril de 2024. No se realizará ningún escrutinio militar a menos que (1) se reciba en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestre un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a
más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de las elecciones y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha asociada a no más tarde del día anterior a la elección.
TENGA EN CUENTA que la Junta de Educación convocará una reunión especial dentro de las veinticuatro horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de examinar y tabular dichos informes de los resultados de la boleta y declarar el resultado de la boleta. Por la presente, la Junta de Educación se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de secretarios electorales para emitir y escrutar las boletas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, Sección 2019-a subdivisión 2 (b) en dicha reunión especial de la Junta. Fecha: abril 4, 2024 Por orden de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Libre de Seaford Union Hempstead City, condado de Nassau, New York Carmen T. Ouellette Secretario de Distrito 145924
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY ELECTION SEAFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SEAFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting upon the estimated expenses for school and library purposes for the Seaford Union Free School District (the “School District”) and the Seaford Public Library (the “Public Library”), for the school year 2024/2025, the election of members of the Board of Education and Library Board of Trustees, Proposition No. 1 (School Budget 2024/2025), Proposition No. 2 (Expenditure of Money from Capital Reserve 2018), Proposition No. 3 (To Establish a Capital Reserve Fund Known as the “Capital Reserve 2024”) and Proposition No. 4 (Public Library Budget 2024/2025), as follows, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in each of the school election districts heretofore established: PROPOSITION NO. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET 2024/2025 RESOLVED, that the proposed 2024/2025 Budget providing for the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, as presented by the Board of Education of
May 16,
the Seaford Union Free School District at Seaford, Nassau County, New York, at the Public Hearing, be approved and the Board of Education be authorized to levy the necessary tax therefor.
PROPOSITION NO. 2
EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM CAPITAL RESERVE 2018 RESOLVED, that Board of Education of the Seaford Union Free School District be authorized to expend $4,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 15, 2018 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Replacement of Roof at Seaford Middle School and various masonry repairs, and replacement/repairs to the gymnasium ceiling at Seaford Middle School, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.
PROPOSITION NO. 3
TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND KNOWN AS THE “CAPITAL RESERVE 2024” RESOLVED, that the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law Section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Capital Reserve 2024” for the purpose of performing the following capital improvements: instructional and noninstructional space improvements/renovation s/upgrades, (including but not limited to classroom improvements/renovation s/upgrades and/or additions to existing facilities), auditorium renovations, gymnasium renovations, cafeteria renovations, library/multi media center renovations, exterior renovations/reconstructio n, computer/technology upgrades, security system upgrades, plumbing renovations/upgrades, electrical renovations/upgrades, HVAC renovations/upgrades, energy efficiency renovation/upgrades, renovations required for compliance with ADA requirements, vocational and career preparation renovations, roof/gutter/leader replacement, window replacement, masonry/concrete replacement, interior and exterior door/entry ways replacement, toilet room renovations, lighting upgrades, floor replacement, wall replacement, boiler replacements, elevators, carpentry renovations, purchase of buildings/land, site renovations/reconstructio n, athletic field renovations/reconstructio n including renovations to signs, press boxes, and/or bleachers, playground renovations, lockers/locker room renovations, public
address/clock system replacement, sound system upgrades, telephone system upgrades, hazardous material remediation, storage space renovations, furnishings and equipment, including the purchase of vehicles, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental cost related thereto.
The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $30,000,000 plus investment income. The probable term is to be ten (10) years; the funds are to be transferred from (a) $1,900,000 from the existing Repair Reserve Fund, plus accrued interest; (b) $1,000,000 from the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund; (c) $1,100,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Reserve Fund; and (d) an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 from surplus monies and/or permissible transfers from other reserves, if any, remaining in the 2023-2024 general fund and thereafter in an annual amount of not more than $3,000,000 for each remaining year of the probable term. Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or designee shall be directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Capital Reserve 2024.”
PROPOSITION NO. 4
PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET 2024/2025
RESOLVED, that the library budget in the amount of $2,518,681 for the year 2024/2025 proposed by the Board of Trustees of the Seaford Public Library and the levy of a tax therefor in the amount of $2,348,311 in accordance with the Education Law shall be approved.
VOTING will be by ballot on voting machines in the schoolhouses designated in each of the separate school election districts heretofore established and the polls will remain open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and as much longer as may be necessary for all voters then present to cast their votes.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the electors have previously adopted a proposition providing that vacancies upon the Board of Education shall not be considered separate specific offices and that the nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election of members of the Board of Education shall be as follows: One (1) member
of the Board of Education each for a full term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2024.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election for two (2) members of the Board of Trustees of the Seaford Public Library shall be as follows: One member for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029 and one member for the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 21, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
NOMINATIONS OF CANDIDATES: Candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be nominated by petition. Each petition for candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District (“the District Clerk”), in the Seaford Manor School, Washington Avenue, Seaford, New York, shall be signed by at least twenty-six (26) qualified voters of the School District, shall state the residence of each signer, and shall state the residence of the candidate.
To nominate a candidate for the Public Library Board, the petition must be signed by at least twenty-six (26) qualified voters of the School District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and by not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS: The boundaries of the following School Election District shall be as heretofore determined and published by the Board of Education and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:
a) FIRST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT - Registration and voting at the Seaford Manor School, Washington Avenue, Seaford, New York. Community members who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Manor Elementary School shall be required to cast their ballots at the Manor Elementary School.
b) SECOND SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT - Voting at the Seaford Harbor School, Bayview Street, Seaford, New York. Community members who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Harbor Elementary School shall be required to cast their ballots at the Harbor
Elementary School.
The geographic boundaries for these attendance zones is set forth on the transportation map contained within the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business and may be reviewed upon request.
PERSONAL REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
All qualified voters of the School District must be registered in the School Registration books in order to vote at such election on May 21, 2024.
The following persons shall be eligible to vote:
All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith and all persons who shall have previously registered hereunder for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four calendar years prior to 2024 (i.e., 2020-2023).
In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to the provisions of section three hundred fifty-two of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote. Registration of voters not previously registered and eligible to vote shall continue to take place until May 14, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the District Clerk’s office.
The District Clerk shall prepare the Register of the School District on the dates and times above specified, and any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such Register provided that at that time, he/she is then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the District Clerk shall also be present during the annual School District and Public Library election at each schoolhouse where voting shall take place for the purpose of preparing a register for School District and Public Library elections held subsequent thereto.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Register of Voters so prepared as aforesaid shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office upon its completion where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and on each of the five days prior to the date set for the election except for Sunday, and it shall also be open for inspection on Saturday, by appointment.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that there will be a Public Hearing on the
proposed School District budget on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Seaford High School Auditorium, 1575 Seamans Neck Road, Seaford, New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Library, for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof for the Seaford Public Library for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Said hearing will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. in the Seaford Public Library, Valentine Meehan Meeting Room, 2234 Jackson Avenue, Seaford, New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2024/2025 School District budget, as prepared by the Board of Education and the Public Library budget, will be available on request to the taxpayers and be obtained at any school house in the School District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each day other than a Saturday or Sunday or holiday and at the Seaford Public Library, Jackson Avenue, Seaford, New York, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, on each day other than a Sunday or holiday, during the fourteen (14) day period preceding the annual meeting and election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices; as well as on the District’s website.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE Application for absentee and early mail ballots for the school district and public library election may be made at the District Clerk’s office on Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applications for absentee or early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent.
Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than seven (7) days before the vote. No absentee or early mail voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., until the day of election and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education shall convene a special meeting thereof
within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the results of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot. The Board of Education hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, Section 2019-a subdivision 2(b) at said special meeting of the Board.
Dated: April 4, 2024 By Order of the Board of Education Seaford Union Free School District Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York Carmen T. Ouellette District Clerk 145918
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LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court of The State of New York County of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 618125/2023 PNC Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs Walter Fung-A-Fat As Heir To The Estate Of JoAnne Fung-A-Fat, Unknown Heirs Of JoAnne Fung-A-Fat Aka Jo Anne Fung A Fat If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees,
executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 2656 Ocean Avenue Seaford, NY 11783 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of JoAnne Fung-A-Fat AKA Jo Anne Fung A Fat Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Jeffrey A. Goodstein of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Tenth day of April, 2024 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated June 16, 2020, executed by JoAnne Fung-A-Fat AKA Jo Anne Fung A Fat (who died on August 15, 2021, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $92,200.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 44391, Page 554 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on July 21, 2020; The property in question is described as follows: 2656 Ocean Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND
COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW.
FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is
pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: April 16, 2024 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 80466 146433
SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 146645
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST V-D, Plaintiff, vs. DANA MURCH A/K/A DANA G. MURCH, ET AL., Defendant(s).
or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
Premises known as 3677 Smith Street, Wantagh, NY 11793.
(SBL#: 57-89-105)
Approximate amount of lien $614,197.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
A Coram woman was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Friday, May 10 at around 9:36 p.m. in Seaford, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstMICHAEL MARRON, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 28, 2024, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL MARRON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2608 ISLAND CHANNEL ROAD, SEAFORD, NY 11783; and the following tax map identification: 63-261-604 & 805. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN SEAFORD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 609978/2022. Jane P. Shrenkel, 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
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2130 North Drive, Seaford, NY 11783. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 57, Block 237 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is $209,832.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604287/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 190134-1 146623
LEGAL NOTICE
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2, Plaintiff - againstSUZANNE M. BRADY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 15, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 6th day of June, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece
Index No. 010340/2015. John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: April 11, 2024
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
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LEGAL NOTICE
June 2024 Meeting Date Change Notice is hereby given that the Seaford Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, will hold its regular Monthly Meeting for the month of June 2024, on the Fourth Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 8:00 P.M., at the Seaford Fire Headquarters, 2170 Southard Avenue, Seaford, New York 11783-2544. All meetings of the Seaford Fire District are open to the public.
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By order of: Board of Fire Commissioners Seaford Fire District
Dated: April 22, 2024
Michael R. Foran, Secretary 146800
LEGAL NOTICE
SOUTHEAST NASSAU TRANSPORTATION COOPERATIVE Island Trees, UFSD Levittown UFSD Plainedge UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Seaford UFSD Wantagh UFSD NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Officers responded to a 911 call that night for a black car driving in the wrong direction on the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway. During the investigation, officers saw a black 2020 Kia SUV commit several Traffic Law Infractions and conducted a stop near exit 2 southbound.
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According to police, officers approached the black Kia, and observed
the driver, 55-year-old Kelly McKechnie-Goulding, allegedly had slurred speech, watery eyes, the smell of alcohol coming from her breath and was unsteady on her feet, which resulted in positive results from the Standardized Sobriety Tests. McKechnie-Goulding was arrested and charged with DWI and multiple traffic and vehicle infractions. She was arraigned on Saturday, May 11 at the First District Court in Hempstead.
— Charles ShawIn accordance with the provision of Section I 03 of the General Municipal Law, the Boards of Education of the Southeast Nassau Transportation Co-Operative, consisting of Island Trees UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Plainedge UFSD, Wantagh UFSD, Plainview-Old-Bethpage CSD, and Seaford UFSD, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: 2024-2025 Summer and School Year Transportation On behalf of the Southeast Nassau Transportation CoOperative, Levittown Public Schools hereby gives public notice that SEALED BIDS will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Wantagh Public Schools UFSD - Board Room, located at 3301 Beltagh Avenue, NY 11793 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in-person. Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Christine Kim, Purchasing Agent, Wantagh Public Schools UFSD 3301 Beltagh Ave, NY 11793.
Bid Specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms can be obtained by emailing kimc@wantaghschools.or g or by calling (516) 765-4143. The Boards of Education reserve the right to waive any informality in or to reject in whole or in part all bids or to accept any bid, which in its judgment is in the best interest of the school district. All proposals received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will
not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having his bid deposited on time at the place specified.
Bids must be in a SEALED ENVELOPE clearly marked on the outside, “SENTCO2024-2025 SUMMER AND SCHOOL YEAR BID, and the envelope must bear on the outside, the complete name & address of the bidder.
Each Bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening. By order: Boards of Education Island Trees
U.F.S.D. Levittown
U.F.S.D. Plainedge
U.F.S.D. Plainview-Old Bethpage
U.F.S.D Seaford U.F.S.D. Wantagh U.F.S.D. 146799
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 5/22/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 345/24. - 346/24. SEAFORD - Christine Carollo, Variance, rear yard setback, construct addition & garage, both attached to dwelling; Maintain accessory structure (shed) with less than required side & rear yard setback., E/s Brian La., 1499’ N/o Peter St., a/k/a 673 Brian La. 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/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/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. 146783
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY
AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MARIE-ALISA SALERNO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1190 Allen Drive, Seaford, NY 11783. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 52, Block 457 and Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $524,976.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615550/2022. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.
Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146807
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Q. I was told by a contractor that the cost of construction has been increasing over the years due to many more requirements that, if we didn’t have them, would keep costs a lot lower. He said they make us put in a lot of extra metal to connect the wood wall studs and rafters, even in decks, and that it adds about $10,000 just for that. Plus he said that we have to use a lot more insulation than we used to, and the foam insulation, especially, really raises the price, up to $16,000 to $20,000 more. I know this is necessary, but are there alternatives to keep prices lower? We have plans we paid for, and now we may not even be able to build. What can you suggest?
A. The connectors for wood can be eliminated almost entirely if you build with metal wall studs, metal rafters and ceiling joists with metal screws. Metal to metal is strong. There are two reasons that people don’t build with metal more often, one being the ease of working with wood, because you can trim and adjust a wood cut to fit more easily, and not have to be so exact, and most people building residential construction don’t have the right tools or training to switch easily to metal.
You see, screws and nails are metal. Wood … is not. Because screws and nails don’t grab wood as well, the connections can pull apart more easily in high winds. Metal connectors brace wood connections with a lot of redundancy, making it harder for a home to pull apart in a high wind. Watch any news report this spring and summer, as homes rip apart from tornadoes, and you’ll see why insurance companies pushed for these regulations, to have better bracing of wall connections to roofs and floors. Metal actually would cost less if more people used the products.
The ease of putting down a metal track and fastening the top plate and wall studs is faster and lighter than working with lumber, but traditions die hard. Metal doesn’t burn easily, will not warp, twist or rot, and you don’t have to treat it with cancer-causing toxins to resist insect damage. Metal is generally stronger and more efficient to work with, and waste is minimal.
Other than that answer, I only know of certain connections utilizing long screws to avoid these connectors, and people in construction would need training to know where and when these types of long fasteners can be used. Even the metal braces widely used have multiple holes for nails, because every hole must have a nail filling it, yet I often see where some holes are not filled.
Insulation, just like metal, will come down in price as more is applied, but better insulation is one of the few products that pays for itself in energy savings. Higher insulation value was debated for years before becoming code. It’s a necessary reality that actually saves money in the long term. Good luck!
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Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
The first image we saw on May 9 was President Biden speaking at a Holocaust remembrance at the Capitol, a sacred moment of tribute to the dead and a promise to the living to fight a robust resurgence of antisemitism. The flip screen, on the same day and time, was of former President Donald Trump in a New York City courtroom, where an adult entertainment star testified against him, offering lurid details of their alleged affair. The testimony was part of the ongoing trial of the ex-president for an alleged hush money cover-up.
The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health.
In many ways, this is by design. The algorithms tech companies create for their platforms are meant to keep you glued to your feed, conveying visual information that can severely damage self-esteem and increase levels of anxiety and depression. These findings, confirmed by multiple studies from the National Institutes of Health, show that these problems are worse for young people. Children are especially susceptible to falling into algorithmic rabbit holes, because they are more easily swayed by prominent social media influencers looking to sell a certain product or lifestyle.
Earlier this year, we held a roundtable with state Attorney General Letitia James in Floral Park, to discuss the impacts of social media use on young
As Peter Baker observed in The New York Times, we were whiplashed by the images of the candidates: Biden recalling taking his grandchildren to Dachau to bear witness to the horrors of Nazi death camps, and Trump listening to Stormy Daniels describe him “sitting on a hotel bed in his boxer shorts waiting for sex.”
Imagine if, on May 9, you had just dropped onto our planet from another world where the arc of the moral universe does indeed bend toward justice, and good guys win, and presidents are held to high ethical standards, and you had to decide that very day whom would get your vote.
Long Island, where many of us never heard a hateful word or experienced any kind of ostracism related to our faith. Now the rise of extremism, fueled by lies pumped out by social media, has put Jewish Americans in the cross hairs, along with any other group seen as a threat to a MAGA America.
I magine if you had just dropped onto our planet from another, more just, world.
On one hand, you see Biden, a seasoned leader, vowing to fight antisemitism in America, stating that anti-Jewish rhetoric demands “our continued vigilance . . . and outspokenness.” You see him in action on just this one day, addressing hate speech and violence toward Jews, which he said is “ferociously” surging.
You hear him say that Jews will always have a safe place in America, a notion that many Jewish people in my age group have never questioned. We grew up in welcoming communities on
You witness Biden communicating his full support for the Jewish people and for Israel, and for peaceful college protesters on both sides, while pushing back against some of Israel’s most aggressive war tactics in its battle against Hamas. You are seeing impossible political and humanitarian dilemmas, in which no one answer is good or easy, in which any comment is instantly parsed and shredded by multiple raging influencers, ordinary citizens and political opponents.
You see Biden, a determined leader who knows himself and knows justice when he sees it, and knows how to move through this minefield.
That same day, when you drop into our country, you also see the former president, also an old man. You see Trump on TV coming and going from a
people and to call for new legislation to regulate how tech companies present information through their feeds. Social media feeds are designed to be infinite, making it easy for any user to sit and scroll for hours on end through a constant stream of content and information. Parents spoke about the negative effects that extensive social media use has on their children, while pediatricians were reporting more instances of mental health struggles among their young patients.
One of the bills we are advocating for in the Assembly is the Child Data Protection Act, which would ban the collection and sale of personal data online for users under age 13 without the consent of a parent, and for users between ages 13 and 18 without their consent. The mass collection of personal data has become a lucrative business online, and companies are willing to pay to learn more about their customers and potential customers. This helps them target content and advertising to maximize viewership, which feeds into the addictive nature of endless scrolling
courtroom where he is on trial for allegedly covering up an affair he had with a porn star so that his 2016 presidential campaign would not be affected.
Stay with me. You just landed here from a better place. You see the two men in action that day. You know nothing about their respective policies on the economy or the environment or foreign trade or inflation or immigration. You know nothing about Trump’s presidency, when he alienated our allies abroad and denied the coronavirus pandemic even as it killed a million Americans. You never heard the speeches in which he called migrants “animals,” or suggested injecting bleach for a deadly virus, or said there were good people on both sides when white Christian nationalists marched in Charlotte chanting, “Jews will not replace us!”
You have not witnessed, in the past few years, the complete erosion of women’s reproductive rights and the diminishment of our Supreme Court.
You are just here this one day, May 9. Listen to Biden’s Holocaust speech. Look at defendant Trump, contemptuous and contemptible, an abject failure as a human being, not to mention a world leader.
Who gets your vote?
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
that is such a big problem for young people using social media. By placing these restrictions on access to children’s data, we can stop online platforms from precision-targeting their content to maximize the time kids spend online.
p arents, doctors and psychologists agree: Excessive social media use isn’t good.
Another key piece of legislation is the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act, or SAFE. If enacted, the bill would limit algorithms’ capacity to introduce new content from accounts a user isn’t following. Users under 18 would see content only from accounts they follow. As well, children wouldn’t receive notifications from social media platforms between midnight and 6 a.m., and parents would be allowed to block their kids’ access to social media between these hours. Only parental consent would allow those restrictions to be lifted.
The bill would also empower the attorney general to enforce these provisions by imposing a $5,000 fine on companies for each violation. And parents and guardians would be able to sue for damages.
These algorithms should not influence what children see online. It should be up to parents and their children to decide what kind of content they want to see.
These bills provide reasonable protections for kids using social media, without regulating speech or expression. The mental health crisis impacting young people across the country requires thoughtful public-policy solutions, and that includes holding online platforms accountable for pushing addictive content onto young people’s social media feeds at a pivotal time in their emotional and social development.
Parents, doctors and psychologists all agree that there are negative consequences associated with excessive social media use. We should be encouraging responsible use, and working collaboratively with parents and the tech industry to chart a new way of approaching how kids use online platforms. New York can take a leadership role in protecting kids online, which could go a long way toward alleviating the mental health crisis that has been worsening since the pandemic.
the looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
With hurricane season set to begin June 1, it is vital for all of us — especially those in communities with the highest risk — to take proactive measures to prepare. Resilience requires a strategy for severe weather conditions that are often unpredictable. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that means:
■ Developing an evacuation plan
■ Assembling disaster supplies — including food, water, batteries, chargers, a radio and cash
■ Getting an insurance checkup and documenting your possessions
■ Creating a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
■ Strengthening your home
From a government standpoint, preparedness often begins with comprehensive planning and investment in resilient infrastructure. Following the damage wrought by tropical storms Irene and Lee in 2011 and Sandy in 2012, many coastal protection measures have been put into effect, including seawalls and reinforced jetties and dunes.
For instance, after Sandy decimated the boardwalk in Long Beach, the structure was strengthened when it was rebuilt, and sturdier dunes were constructed as an added layer of protection.
Collaborative initiatives involving local governments, community organizations and emergency responders foster a culture of resilience, strengthening the collective ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
In addition, having a robust earlywarning system and evacuation plans in place can be essential in ensuring the safety of residents in the event of a major storm.
The disasters resulting from previous storms continue to serve as a glaring reminder, however, that even the best preparations may not be enough. It’s hard to forget the images of homes sub-
To the Editor:
For so many reasons, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board’s April 30 enactment of a discount program for New York City monthly rail tickets that excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties is extremely disappointing — especially amid the advent of congestion pricing and its likely fiscal impact on Nassau County households.
As a lifelong resident of Plainview and the representative of the Nassau County Legislature’s 16th District for the last eight years, I am keenly aware of the extent to which residents of my district rely on Long Island Rail Road train service to commute to and from work in the five boroughs every day. Moreover, as a policymaker, I am cognizant of the environmental benefits associated with increased mass transit use and the positive fiscal impact that greater ridership would generate for the MTA and our county. Considering those clear benefits for our region, Nassau and Suffolk’s exclusion from this incentive program makes little sense. Furthermore, it strikes me as a missed opportunity to extend a gesture of goodwill to Long Islanders in an atmosphere rife with palpable frustration about the implementation of congestion pricing. Imagine the frustration of commuters who live
merged, fallen trees damaging cars and blocking roadways, and long lines of vehicles at gas pumps.
So it never hurts to have additional plans of action. Remember to store some extra gas to provide power to emergency generators. Store backup batteries and chargers. Prepare to-go bags in an easyto-access location. Have your home, auto and flood insurance information at the ready, just in case.
In the aftermath of any natural disaster, swift and coordinated recovery efforts are crucial. Having timely access to emergency services, temporary shelters and essential supplies is paramount to ensure the well-being of our communities.
And, as a storm approaches, it is of the utmost importance to listen to authorities, familiarize yourself with all available evacuation routes, and stay tuned for updates.
And always take warnings seriously. These storms cannot only destroy, they can kill. Being prepared, knowing what to do when a storm is on its way, and putting a plan in motion when the time comes is essential to staying safe and secure.
in Elmont, minutes from the Queens border, when they discover that they will be paying more to ride the train to Manhattan than someone up the block in New York City simply because of an arbitrary line on a map dividing municipalities! State lawmakers now have a responsibility to address this glaring omission. As
stated in an April 30 news release announcing the five-boroughs incentive initiative, “the programs are funded by the Outer Borough Transportation Account, created in 2018 by the New York State Legislature to provide $50 million per year to improve transportation in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em.”
Those lines, from Kenny Rogers’ iconic recording of “The Gambler,” contain a valuable lesson: Sometimes the right move is throwing your cards away. Chasing a bad bet because you’re stubborn, arrogant or simply in denial can leave you in serious trouble.
Regrettably, that seems to be a lesson that Albany’s leadership refuses to learn. Rather than admit that what they’ve done isn’t working — as evidenced by the fact that New York state has the highest population loss, the second-highest taxes and the second-worst business climate of any state in the county, according to Forbes magazine — Gov. Kathy Hochul
and the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature are doubling down on their bad bets in the new state budget. Even worse, it’s our money they’re gambling with.
Amid an escalating affordability crisis — and despite dire warnings from the state comptroller about needing to rein in state spending increases because of a catastrophic budget gap projected over the next few years — the recently adopted 2024-25 state budget spends a whopping $237 billion, the largest budget in New York’s history. That’s an alarming $8 billion increase over the current spending plan, and above the 2 percent tax cap. It’s also an increase of more than 30 percent over the last pre-Covid budget. Since the current leadership in the Legislature gained control in 2018, state spending has soared by a whopping $70 billion. Exorbitant spending of taxpayer dollars is only part of the problem. What
slegislators are spending those dollars on (and what they’re not) is the other part.
pending
has soared by a whopping $70 billion since 2018.
We’re paying over $2 billion to support illegal immigrants, but not providing more than $350 million in state funding owed to the Nassau County Medical Center — funding that Nassau’s only safety-net hospital desperately needs in order to remain operational.
We’re spending billions more on initiatives that don’t positively advance the interests of the state of New York — all at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. We’re implementing more restrictive rights on property owners, pouring more money into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority without oversight, coddling criminals, tip-toeing around Tier 6 pension improvements, and changing access to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program for senior and disabled state residents, just to name a few.
association with congestion pricing.”
The MTA must now work with state officials to identify resources that can be swiftly applied to funding a comparable discount for Nassau and Suffolk commuters.
A strong and comprehensive commitment to mass transit will yield tremendous benefits for our future — but our entire region must be included to maximize those opportunities. It now behooves New York state to act, and correct the glaring and illogical inequities that currently exist.
ARNoLD W. DRuCKER Plainview
Arnold W. Drucker is the Nassau County Legislature’s deputy minority leader.
Liberty customers, tell Albany to stop the hidden taxes!
To the Editor:
For over two years, Liberty has been working hard to convince New York state to eliminate the Special Franchise Tax applied to utility water service so that we can remove that cost from our customers’ monthly bills. It represents a pass-through of the tax we are required to remit to the state government, and does not benefit Liberty in any way. And in many cases, it comprises a significant portion of your monthly water bill.
Your support of this initiative this spring has put us in a position to see real change, and eliminate the SFT from your monthly water bills as we work with officials in Albany this legislative session. While we have great momentum, we need our customers’ help to push this initiative past the finish line.
Stopthehiddentax.org provides details on the tax and the actions Liberty is taking to remove it from customers’ bills. o n the site, customers can click the Take Action button to let their local legislators know that they want the tax eliminated. Nearly 2,000 Liberty customers have already taken action through the site, which has resulted in more than 30,000 letters being sent to key decision makers in the state. This is great, but we still need more support.
Between 30 and 50 percent of our customers’ bills comprise taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself. While they do help fund local taxing jurisdictions, it is our firm belief that it is inappropriate and unjust for these taxes to be collected through your water bill. To make matters worse, our customers are the only ones in Nassau County who pay this excessive tax.
The only advantage Liberty stands to gain in pursuing this legislative change is happier customers, and providing water rates that accurately reflect the true cost of providing highquality water service. That’s it. We have dedicated ourselves to improving the customer experience, and this
While the budget delivers a few wins for New Yorkers, like answering our calls to oppose cuts in school foundation aid, making minor fixes to Tier 6 pensions, and making robust investments in our Department of Environmental Conservation and infrastructure, it falls short when it comes to providing meaningful relief to struggling families and businesses, and misses countless opportunities to make transformational and fundamental changes to turn our state around and point it in the right direction. It includes no tax relief plan, no plan to address the enormous financial shortfalls, and no plan to improve the business climate. In short, it totally ignores three major problems we face.
As the song goes, “Every gambler knows that the secret to survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw away and knowin’ what to keep.” Albany’s leaders need to recognize that their policies are failing, and they’re making a bad bet. It’s time to throw away these cards before we go broke.
Steve Rhoads represents the 5th Senate District.
kind of rate relief will benefit all of our customers.
It takes only a couple of minutes to visit stopthehiddentax.org, click Take Action and fill in the information to have your voice heard. As a local Long Islander, I encourage you to take the time to tell your elected officials to
remove this onerous tax from your water bill during the 2024 legislative session. Working together, we can make a difference.
