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A lovely treat to start the Autumn festivities Camryn Clouse, 3, left, and Olivia Buckley, 3, enjoying some ice cream at the Seaford Fall Festival on Sept. 30. The event, which took place at the Seaford train station, brought friends and family from all over to enjoy vendors, food trucks, games and entertainment.

Students learn to save lives New EMT course teaches students patient care

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

At Seaford High School, students aren’t just learning math and science. They’re also learning how to save lives.

This school year, the high school introduced an emergency medical technician certification program offered to seniors that will teach them patient care through lifelike training exercises and help them prepare for a variety of emergency scenarios. The course is a partnership with the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy, whose instructors prepare students who are interested in careers in medi-

cal services.

For Seaford High seniors Alexandra Podesta and Daniella Stek, the EMT program provides a great opportunity for them to get a couple of steps ahead in their career training.

“I feel like I’m already preparing myself in the right direction for all the nursing classes I’m going to be taking in college.” Stek said.

Stek has wanted to become a nurse since she was young. Growing up, she was obsessed with watching nursing shows on television, and she describes herself as a selfless person. She plans to major in nursing in college, and says the EMT program is a great way to get ready.

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There’s no place like Seaford — but you don’t need us to tell you that.

The community has a small-town feeling, where everyone knows everyone, but Seaford is host to events that bring hundreds together, whether it’s the annual fall festival or the many programs that take place at the public library. Seaford is a place worth being proud of.

It is full of people helping people, a dedicated Fire Department, and a rich history that is preserved thanks to the Seaford Historical Society.

Seaford unites during times of need, its residents driven by their desire to help not just themselves and their families, but also their neighbors and friends, and their children.

A beautiful community, with lots to offer, Seaford attracts residents from all over. Those looking for an escape from urban life can enjoy a serene natural sanctuary at the Tackapausha Preserve, which has well-maintained trails for nature enthusiasts.

Enjoy a jog or picnic at Cedar Creek Park, or take a trip to the Seaford Historical Museum, which was a two-room schoolhouse built in 1893, and which has been restored as a proud landmark thanks to community volunteers. In this town there’s something for everyone.

The Seaford Herald is your community newspaper. There is no other publication or news outlet that knows more about this town, its people and the things you care about than we do. We are there for you in the best of times and the worst of times — no matter what.

This week’s Herald is being mailed to every home, and includes a copy of our popular annual magazine, Living In Wantagh and Seaford. It’s filled with great information you can use throughout the year, and it features the many acts of kindness that make Seaford such a great community.

If you’re not a Herald subscriber, we hope a look at this week’s paper will persuade you that you should be. Our mission is to cover all the news of your neighborhood — from the schools to local sports, from houses of worship to philanthropic organizations.

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Seaford Harbor Elementary School Principal Jennifer Bisulca and Assistant Principal Caroline Stringer welcomed the newest members of the school’s Safety Patrol, who were installed on Sept. 22.

Safety patrol takes oath at Seaford Harbor “We are the change” is this year’s theme for the Seaford Harbor Elementary School Safety Patrol, a group of 14 students who strive to keep their classmates safe. An installation ceremony was held on Sept. 22, with parents, classmates and elected officials in attendance.

The school had a Safety Patrol in the 1960s and Assistant Principal Caroline Stringer shared a photo of the original members at this year’s ceremony.

Although it disbanded for several years, Safety Patrol was reinstituted in 2021 and this was the third group

of students to be installed in its modern era.

AAA sponsors school Safety Patrol, founded in 1920, and approximately 650,000 students participate from 34,000 schools. At Seaford Harbor, interested fifth graders went through an application process and were chosen for demonstrating the seven qualities of a good patroller – dependable, polite and courteous, a good role model, trustworthy, respectful, proud and diligent.

Students received their bright green sashes, along with badges and pins, from AAA Northeast representative Geraldine DiSalvo and Principal Jennifer Bisul-

ca. They then recited the Safety Patrol pledge to make it official.

Safety Patrol members will have assigned posts around the school during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. They will help enforce safety rules and guide students to their destinations. Each student will also have an opportunity to serve as a sergeant, lieutenant and captain this year. Stringer said the Safety Patrol’s first few meetings of the year have focused on how they can be good leaders in school and in their community.

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The Seaford Fall Festival kicked off last Saturday at the Seaford train station, bringing a delightful taste of fall goodness to all attendees. The event, which was presented by the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, featured a variety of food trucks and local breweries for guests to enjoy.

The festival was a vibrant celebration of the season, offering a wide array of activities and attractions for attendees of all ages. There was live music, and engaging crafts for kids, such as face painting and games. A diverse range of craft vendors were featured, and an abundance of pumpkins and mums available for purchase. Additionally, attendees could savor a delicious assortment of fall treats. ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The Fall Festival left attendees with a strong sense of community, marking a successful kick-off for the autumn season.

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Attendees enjoying the entertainment at the Seaford Fall Festival.

Seaford resident Sienna Marchese, 4, enjoying the festivities at the Seaford Fall Festival.

Members of the Downstage Dance performing to the song, ‘Walking on Sunshine’ in front of attendees at the festival.

From left, members of the Seaford library Jacqueline Lopez, Jillian Pelliccia, Kristen Jording, and Ida Zaharopoulas.

Wantagh resident Lauren Baltusis with her daughters Sophia meade, 9, left, and Emma Meade, 5, having a good time at the festival.

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Attendees came prepared with raincoats and umbrellas to raise awareness for people in need at the fifteenth annual Friends of the Poor Walk.

Fundraiser walk moves on despite weather A weekend of intense weather did not stop attendees from coming out in the rain to help those in need.

Last Saturday, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Long Island, a catholic organization dedicated to helping those in need, hosted the fifteenth annual Friends of the Poor Walk at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford. Members from all over Long Island and their friends participated in the walk to raise money and raise awareness to help those living in poverty.

Attendees wore their raincoats and gathered their umbrellas to walk with their friends and families for a good cause. The money raised goes to help those who need assistance with rent, heating, electricity, food, paying bills and other living necessities.

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Tom Abbate, CEO and Executive Director with central council Society of St. Vincent de Paul, with volunteers.

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JOEY GOODMAN Calhoun Senior Football IT WAS QUITE an afternoon for Goodman and the Colts Sept. 23 despite awful weather conditions. The rain, wind and Sewanhaka’s defense couldn’t stop Goodman from reaching the end zone five times as Calhoun evened its record in Conference II at 2-2. All five of his scores came on the ground, including three in the first quarter from 15, 10 and 78 yards. He added two touchdowns in the second and finished with 186 yards on only seven carries.

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Longtime MacArthur girls’ volleyball coach Diann Sciulla went into the 2023 season expecting a rebuild with heavy graduation losses coupled with competing in one of the tougher conferences in Nassau County.

The Generals are far exceeding expectations thus far though and are positioned for a possible postseason run.

“I was seven seniors and the offense was heavier last year so the girls I did lose came with some heavy swings,” said Sciulla, who is in her 14th season leading the program. “I didn’t think I was going to be able to keep up with the conference that we’re currently in, but the girls have proved me wrong and I am pleasantly surprised.”

A three-set sweep at New Hyde Park on Sept. 23 moved the Generals to 6-1 on the season and 5-1 in Conference IV. MacArthur has dropped just two sets in its six victories.

The offense is led by senior setter Emilie Agnoli, who recorded 14 assists in the New Hyde Park win. Agnoli, who is looking to play on the collegiate level next season, netted 20 assists in a Sept. 21 sweep of Hicksville and 17 assists along with six aces in a four-set triumph versus Jericho on Sept. 18.

Junior middle blockers Natalie Longobucco and Arianna Feiler are also key to the offensive attack. Longobucco and Feiler registered eight and four kills, respectively, in the Hicksville victory.

Senior Maggie Butler and sophomore Ashley Renneisen are also integral parts of the MacArthur offense as outside hitters.

Sciulla has deployed multiple liberos in the early part of the season with senior Madeline Aramini emerging as the main anchor of the Generals’ defense. Aramini recorded 14 digs in the Hicksville win.

“It is her last year here as a senior to put in her all and she has been doing exactly that,” said Sciulla of Aramin. “She has been our most consistent libero.”

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schedule to obtain one of the two available spots in Conference IV for the upcoming Class AA playoffs. The Generals lone loss came in a 3-0 defeat at unbeaten Great Neck South Sept. 13 by set scores of 25-20, 25-20 and 25-17.

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Sixth graders in the Levittown Public School District received a thrilling visit from children’s book author John Schu at Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools on Sept. 20.

Students gathered in their school’s auditoriums to hear from Schu, who has written some of the students’ favorite stories, including, “This is a School” and “This is a Story.”

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Speaking to sixth graders, Schu shared how he followed his heart through storytelling and inspired the young readers to follow their hearts and read books that speak to them. He shared some of his favorite books and emphasized the power of reading. Students were encouraged to seek libraries and librarians that can help them find their own favorite stories.

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Author John Schu visited sixth graders at Jonas E. Salk Middle School on Sept. 20 to share his love of reading.

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Carini committed to improving quality of life

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Christopher Carini is a familiar face in the communities he represents on the Hempstead town council.

The Seaford Republican is a former police officer running for a second term. He ran the first time in 2019 after spending time with the Wantagh/Seaford Homeowners Association, a civic organization that combatted qualityof-life issues that mattered — like making sure potholes were filled, graffiti was removed, and neighborhoods kept safe.

These values followed Carini into office as one of the decision-makers in the country’s largest township. But he almost didn’t make it into office. Republicans had originally nominated Erin King Sweeney in 2019, but she dropped out late in the race, with Carini jumping on the ballot just six weeks before the election.

But that didn’t hinder him, winning the seat, and then focusing on sound budgeting and keeping taxes low.

“Since I’ve been in office, we have held the line on taxes,” Carini told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “We are proposing another budget for 2024 that will hold the line on taxes, and actually shrink our budget down to 2021 status. Because of our sound budgeting and our 25 percent reserve that we have, we now have a AAA bond rating — which is the highest rating you can have.”

Carini spearheaded the town’s quality-of-life task force, which evolved from the graffiti task force. Every weekday, dedicated crews travel around Hempstead to remove graffiti, collect trash and debris, and take down illegal signage from utility poles and fences.

“Quality of life — I keep expanding on that,” Carini said. “It’s gone from graffiti to illegal signs — and anything else that we could do — because I do feel our suburban landscape is deteriorating when we see an increase in graffiti, a lot of garbage, all over the place. If your neighborhood looks bad, you don’t feel good about your neighborhood.”

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Christopher Carini is the incumbent Hempstead town councilman who, if re-elected, hopes to continue spearheading quality-of-life initiatives while improving infrastructure in the communities he serves.

The town’s bond rating has allowed leaders to borrow money for successful renovations in a number of areas including Seamans Neck Park in Seaford, and Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore. Everything from new turf fields to playgrounds have been installed in the town’s green spaces — and there’s more work planned for the near future.

Carini remains adamantly against bail reform, believing it has “handicapped” the criminal justice system while making neighborhoods unsafe. He’s also against the state’s attempt to take away local zoning, which he says could lead to over-development in the suburbs.

“I believe that the most important thing for local officials is zoning,” Carini said. “They have their eyes and ears to the ground. They’re most in-touch with the local constituents. One-size-fits-all from Albany doesn’t work.”

Carini prioritizes being out in the communities he serves, and being available to his constituents when they have concerns.

“I go to as many civic meetings as I can,” he said. “I go to chamber meetings. I meet with my youth sports programs. I am very much in touch with my local communities.”

Carini’s district includes many areas that saw intense flooding during Hurricane Sandy, and the councilman says he helped see through major infrastructure projects to help storm drains better handle flooding.

Road improvements have been made all throughout the district, he added, and several coastal roadways have been raised to combat extreme weather.

There’s also been an influx of antisemitic incidents in his district — something Carini emphasizes is unacceptable, and something he and his colleagues in government will continue to combat. He’s helped keep people he represents reassured.

“I know how to talk to people,” Carini said. “And when people are upset, I can talk to them and hear their problems. I’m used to running around nights and weekends. I don’t mind working hard.”

Carini says he’s delivered on his campaign promises in the past, and this is something he intends to keep doing.

“I said I was going to hold the line on taxes, we did,” he said. “We got bond upgrading. We did this while we improved our parks, like I promised, while we improved our roadways.

“I said I was going to try to provide a cost-efficient government at a better price, and we did. I think I delivered on every one of my campaign promises, and I am going to continue with that in the future.”

Peña wants a more transparent Town Board

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Jasmine Peña never thought about running for municipal office.

The Freeport native is a first-generation American and college graduate, and a small business owner. Having worked on the Freeport mayoral campaign of her friend Carmen Piñeyro in 2020, Peña said she gave the idea of running for office “a good thought.”

“I did think about how Freeport, in particular, is not well represented,” Peña told reporters as part of a Herald Roundtable session. “We have a large minority and we don’t have the proper representation in the Town of Hempstead.”

Peña is the Democrat in the race who values family.

She has spent most of her life in Freeport, growing up in a large family from parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. Large families are the norm when it comes Peña’s relatives: Her mom is one of 18 siblings, her dad one of 11.

“Most of us are in Freeport, which is why I decided to stay here,” she said. “We’re very family-oriented, so that’s always important.”

Peña earned her business administration and economics degree from Baruch College, and works as a financial analyst for Mizuho Securities. She owns a landscaping company that services the Plainview-Syosset area, as well as a deli, Peña Food Center, that she runs with her mom in Freeport.

“I’ve been helping small business owners and my community to obtain licenses and permits,” she said, “specifically for those that are not able to defend them-

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Jasmine Peña of Freeport is running against Chris Carini for his Hempstead town council seat. If elected, she’d like to see better minority representation on the Town Board, as well as transparency on issues. selves in the English language. As a council member, I would have more power to do so — to give them the proper resources.”

Peña is a member of a newly founded nonprofit, the Long Island Latino Alliance, and is the president of the parent association in her daughter’s school.

Peña is concerned about mismanagement allegations at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, that have long been brought

out of Town Board meetings.

“From my understanding, both the Democratic and Republican parties never did much for the animal shelter,” Peña said. “And it’s kind of sad. I’m a first-time candidate, first time in politics, And I’m coming in getting the heat, like, ‘You’re all the same.’ And I don’t want to be the same.”

Peña wants more regulations put in place at the animal shelter, ensuring it remains apolitical. Doing that means prohibiting employees from making local political donations.

And then there’s the environment.

“I want to address climate issues, as far as environmental initiatives from the Town of Hempstead — working with some of the residents to try to recreate green space in our area,” Peña said, in places “like the neglected Brookside Preserve.”

Peña also wants transparency from the Town Board.

“The town council, I want to say, is diverse,” she said.

“But as far as interacting with the community and keeping them involved, I feel like it’s always vague. I only wish for more transparency — or at least for us to see them as one of us — so that people are not intimidated or feel uncomfortable addressing any issues.”

Combating the opioid crisis and finding affordable housing solutions, Peña said, are also topics she feels need to be better addressed.

“I feel like the youth needs to get more involved in politics,” Peña said. “I feel like a lot of the people that have been in politics have been there for a long time, and are not open-minded to current issues.

“I am going to do my best to represent our constituents.”

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Sixth Battalion takes part in fire parade Despite the morning rain, fire departments in the Sixth Battalion of Nassau County were able to have a successful parade on Sept. 30.

The morning was supposed to kick off with a hybrid drill competition at the Four Towns Fireman’s Training Center in Merrick, but the drill was canceled due to inclement weather.

The battalion is made up of 10 departments — Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, North Merrick, Wantagh, Seaford, East Meadow, Levittown, Massapequa and North Massapequa. The department that hosts the parade rotates annually.

This year’s parade was hosted by the North Bellmore Fire Department, and departments marched down Newbridge Road, ending at the North Bellmore department headquarters.

The parade was followed by a block party, in which there were various forms of entertainment for fire department personnel and their families to enjoy.

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The North Bellmore Fire Department hosted this year’s Sixth Battalion Parade. Chief Nicolas White, Edward Woody Kraus, Chief of Department Nick Zaharis and x Chief Michael Boland.

A truck from the Seaford Fire Department made its way down the Newbridge Road.

Nagi Alili and Leo Alili had fun at the block party celebration that followed the parade.

The NYPD Emerald Society marched in the parade.

The Wantagh Pipe Band played tunes while they participated in the parade.

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on child and adult mannequins. Working with the equipment helps them “I like to help others,” she said. “If I develop the crucial skills EMTs use. see someone that needs assistance, then According to the high school’s assisthat’s my first instinct, to take care of tant principal, Alex Mantay, the course others.” provides a great foundation for a career According to Stek, students are in the medical field. taught everything that an “You come out of high EMT does. They learn how school with an EMT certifito approach a patient and cation,” Mantay said. “If how to provide aid to someyou’re going to be a nurse, one who is experiencing it’s an incredible asset to cardiac arrest. your resume.”

“I think it’s a really good The program gives stuopportunity for some students the opportunity to dents,” Podesta said of the earn a state EMT certificacourse. tion. Aside from hands-on For Podesta, becoming a training, students submit to nurse was a clear path to skills tests, interim exams take, because her family and a final that prepare has a tradition of volunthem for the state certificateering with fire departtion exam. ments. Her father is a fireEven early in the school fighter, and her mother was year, students have already an EMT. learned how to handle “I just saw them helping emergency situations. people,” Podesta said of her DANIELLA STEK Stek said that learning parents, “and I always student, cardiopulmonary resuscitawanted to do that.”

Seaford High School tion, or CPR, on an unreThe program is divided sponsive patient has been into two classes. One focuses on direct instruction, and students in one of the highlights so far. Students have used mannequins to learn how to the other class apply what they learn open the airway, give rescue breaths, through hands-on experience with medstimulate the heart and administer oxyical equipment. They learn to use oxygen. gen delivery devices such as bag valve According to Stek, the course helps masks and nasal cannula, and practice

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feel like I’m already preparing myself in the right direction for all the nursing classes I’m going to be taking in college.

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The EMT course teaches students how to care for patients on stretchers in addition to other lifesaving procedures. pave the way for valued employment after school, even for those with no interest in nursing or medical school.

“If college isn’t your path, but trade is, then it’s really cool,” she said.

The EMT certification program currently has 11 students enrolled, but Mantay said he expects it to grow in the future, because any students who are interested in becoming firefighters,

police officers, nurses or doctors will benefit from it.

Both Stek and Podesta both encourage students to take the course in the future.

“If you are interested in the medical field, or if you want to become a firefighter or you want to become an EMT,” Stek said.

“I strongly advise taking this class.”

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stars in a the return of the orchestra’s gala benefit concert

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heir absence has been sorely missed by Nassau Pops fans, CP Nassau, the concert’s beneficiary, and orchestra members. Now, after a three-year pandemic-imposed absence, Maestro Louis Panacciulli and his orchestra are back on the Tilles Center stage with their popular gala concert in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, next Sunday, Oct. 15. This year the orchestra welcomes Tony Danza and his band as their special guests.

The concert continues to feature the Nassau Pops signature blend of popular and classical music as well as an inspiring moment with Creation, the CP Nassau vocal team that has made their annual appearance a heartwarming tradition since 2004.

“I’ve truly missed this concert,” says Panacciulli, the orchestra’s longtime musical director. “The orchestra is family, and this is one big lovefest. I’m so glad to be Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducts the Nassau Pops back at Tilles Center during our 40th season. It’s always Symphony Orchestra, which he refers to as his ‘family.’ exciting to be here. So many wonderful people have “Music crosses over all lines, whether you’re young crossed this stage.” or old, no matter if you’re The collaboration between the Nassau Pops and CP on the right side of the Nassau goes back to his mother, who was a member of aisle or the left. The the CP auxiliary in Valley Stream.

By Karen Bloom WHERE Nassau Pops is back at full “In the past, we had done benefits for Special strength, doing what we Olympics, pop concerts for hospitals,” he recalls.

“But Can art change the world?

It’s a question WHEN set out to do — not only the idea for doing this came one day when I was to make music, but to discussing with her the idea of doing a benefi t concert ••Sunday, 3 p.m.noon-4 that’s been at the focus of our collective SaturdayOct. and15, Sunday, make a difference.” for CP Nassau. I’m thrilled to carry on her legacy.” $59.50, $49.50, $37.50; p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, That’s where available at NPSO.org/tickets And he’s delighted to return to Tilles Center. culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Creation comes in, the • Tilles Center for the “We knew it had to be special and are so Emily Lowe Arts, Hall Gallery, singers who participate LIU fortunate to get Tonyof Danza to participate,” navigates the complexities modern life, •Performing South Campus,Brookville.

Hempstead.

Post Campus, in CP Nassau’s Adult Panacciulli says. “He was very interested For information and toatRSVP, Information available Day Treatment Program. in working with a symphonic art as a path for social change is at band.” the TillesCenter.org or NSPO.org call (516) 463-5672, or visit As part of the opening This collaboration brings a Hofstra.edu/museum segment, they’ll perform forefront of artistic expression. unique twist to Danza’s acclaimed “Sweet Caroline,” cabaret show, “Songs and Stories.”

“Georgia on My Mind” and “God Bless the USA.” Combining Danza’s wit, charm, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Art’s new exhibition, examines Singers David Tindal and Chris Wawrzonek have storytellingMuseum — with of a dash of soft the collective power of the arts in society. “grown up” with the orchestra. shoe and even Danza on the ukulele “I’m filled with such a sense of gratitude that I can Curated by Alexandra Giordano——the the“Taxi” museum’s assistantthe director and “Who’s Boss”of exhibition and affect two lives by giving them a chance to perform in collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic and inflfrom uence. actor sings hisresponsibility favorite standards front of a full orchestra and a large audience,” Panacciulli “It highlights the vital role thatthe artists have in activating democratic Great American Songbook whilevalues that says. “We share something special when we share music he interweaves stories aboutand his life promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, cultivating unity,” together.

The audience gives them standing ovations andcharge personal to the Giordano says. “Artists often lead the andconnection expose truths thatmusic. may otherwise be every time. It’s so amazing to see what they can do.”

Some might not realize that ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art And for Panacciulli — a Franklin Square resident, Danza, who grew up on Longrights, Islandmass incarceration, and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive who has been at the helm of the Nassau Pops since 1984 and attended Malverne High School, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine(and the making also serves as band director at Nassau Community is a well-established song and dance of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their — that moment defines this concert.

College) man, in addition to his acting chops communities and the nation to ignite in movement, awareness, to always want to leave something behind after “We television,create film and on stage.and inspire others the notes have faded away,” he adds. “Creation is a stand with them.”

“He brings a lot of different things by-product the wonderful work that CP Nassau does. It This exhibit, which runs through July 28, show,” is in conjunction to the Panacciulliwith says.Hofstra’s “He 13th presidential conference on the Barack presidency coming up in April.does my heart good to help them and give back to the drawsObama in the crowd with ‘Angel Eyes,’ bighas Frank Sinatra tune.”

“We were interested in the idea that thethe artist a civic responsibility,” says community through the gift of music.”

And throughout his 70-minute museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by Panacciulli gratefully acknowledges Long Island-based credit union Jovia, which has been the gala’s title sponsor set, Danza is thoroughly an Obama Administration White House briefi ng that took placeenjoying on May 12, 2009, since 2012. Proceeds from every ticket sold are donated himself. where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to to CP Nassau. directly “He always has a big smile on discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart his face,” Panacciulli says. “He’s a pathway for national recovery in the areas of socialajustice, civic participation and certainly having good time.

And I Photos courtesy Nassau Pops activism.” guarantee the audience will as well.”

Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite To that end, unlike otherThe recent exhibitsofthat showcased museum’s language music is clearlythe special to standards from the Great American Songbook. Critics permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned laud his voice and showmanship.

Panacciulli. the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia

Creative advocacy

Suzanne Vega Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage for ‘An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.’ She’s joined by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a careerspanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka and more.

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who ‘observes the world with a clinically poetic eye’ (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people, and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful.

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Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark Main Pat on McGann Street, 232 MainPat St.,McGann Port is quickly rising as Washington. (516) 767-6444 of the sharpestorstand-ups on t LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. comedy scene. A relative latec

to comedy, he began doing sta up at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicag where he distinguished himsel especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann appeal stems from his quick w and relatable take on family lif and marriage. In 2017, McGan began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, mov Gipsy Kings with him from clubs to theater Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and to arenas, including four soldpop, the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas out shows at Madison Square Reyes will have you moving to their Garden. McGann’s relatively sh irresistible rhythms and melodies from but impressive resume, include the very first song.

Their fast flamenco Montreal’s famed guitar leads and rhythmic strummingJust For Laug Festival, LaughFest, The are truly captivating.

WhatGilda’s really sets Great American them apart is Nicolas Reyes’ gritty, Comedy Festiv and recognizable more. McGann still calls intense and instantly Chicago vocals. You feel the passionhome. in every note he sings. Since they debuted Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, more than three decades ago, $30, $25.

The Paramount, 370 France’s most successful group hasHuntington. (8 New York Ave., performed all over the world,orearning 745-3000 Ticketmaster.com gold and platinum albums along ParamountNY.com. the way. Thirty years is an eternity in pop music, but the story of the Gipsy Kings has the depth to endure.

Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors — Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War — and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos.

Sunday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370Yarn/Wire New York Ave., Now in its 18th Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. series welcomes Yarn/Wire. com.

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Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. He visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzukimethod piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship. In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections with both musicians and audiences. In constant demand as a sideman, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, and is a vibrant solo performer. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard and Birdland, among other prestigious venues. $48, $43, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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

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

Military Bridge

Back by popular demand, Congregation Beth Tikvah, welcomes all to evening of military bridge, Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Bridge knowledge is not required.

Guests are welcome to come alone, as a couple, or with friends. Teams of four players will be arraigned and prizes will be awarded to all participants. Dairy desserts will be served. $15 per person. Reservations required

by Oct. 4. 3710 Woodbine Ave. in Wantagh. For more information and to RSVP, call the office at (516) 785-2445.

Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.”

Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Game time Enjoy Mah Jongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, every Thursday, noon4 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.).

Open to women and men.

Come alone or bring friends, also bring sets and cards.

Lessons are available. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave. Contact Beth Tikvah office at (516) 785-2445.

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Talking birds The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Horseshoe Crabs: Blue-Blooded Laboratory Stars,” with Dr. John Tanacredi, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library.

Dr. Tanacredi has tracked up to 115 locations for horseshoe crab breeding conditions and habitats on Long Island; he’ll discuss why they and their habitats are so important.

A Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring at Molloy University, he is a founding member of the IUCN SSC Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport.For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon.org.

Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats.

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Runtoberfest 4k Partjcipate in the 4k at Cedar Creek Park, Sunday, Oct. 15.

Whether racing, walking, or enjoying a beer with food expect a fun time for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, a nonprofit that supports athletic and charitable events. $30 admission, starting at field four at 9 a.m. rain or shine.

Participants 21 and over will receive a free beer.

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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11-12, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more.

Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

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

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

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H.S. students meet the capstone challenge Courtesy Wantagh School District

Nine Wantagh High School seniors have already completed the requirements for the Advanced Placement Capstone diploma. Congratulating them were Director of Humanities Julie Rosslee, left, Principal Dr. Paul Guzzone and AP Seminar and Research teachers Heather Jones and Heather Naughton.

The Advanced Placement Capstone diploma remains a goal for many students at Wantagh High School, a symbol of their commitment to challenging and rigorous coursework. In the Class of 2023, the College Board awarded this distinction to 14 graduates, and several current seniors have already completed the requirements.

To receive the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research and four

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AVISO DE FOROS DE INFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA, AUDIENCIAS DE DECLARACIONES PÚBLICAS Y SOLICITUD DE COMENTARIOS (Emitido el 20 de septiembre de 2023)

El 17 de junio de 2022, Empire Offshore Wind LLC presentó una solicitud (Solicitud) para un Certificado de Compatibilidad Ambiental y Necesidad Pública de conformidad con el Artículo VII de la Ley de Servicio Público con el objetivo de construir, operar y mantener la parte de New York de las instalaciones de transmisión requeridas para interconectar su instalación de generación de energía eólica marina Empire Wind 2 propuesta con un punto de interconexión con el sistema de transmisión del Estado de New York en la subestación Barrett de 138 kilovoltios (kV) ubicada en Oceanside, en la ciudad de Hempstead, New York (el Proyecto NY). El 1 de agosto de 2023, Empire Offshore Wind LLC y EW Offshore Wind Transport Corporation (en conjunto, EOW) reformaron su solicitud y modificaron aspectos de su propuesta.

El Proyecto NY se extenderá en un total de aproximadamente 12,2 millas [19,6 km] dentro del Estado de New York e incluye varios componentes: dos cables submarinos de exportación de corriente alterna (HVAC) de alto voltaje de 345 kV de tres núcleos ubicados dentro de un corredor de cable de exportación submarino con un radio de aproximadamente 7,7 millas náuticas (nm) [14,2 km] desde el límite de las aguas del estado de New York a tres millas náuticas [5,5 km] de la costa hasta la recalada del cable; una recalada de cable en la ciudad de Long Beach; dos circuitos de cable de exportación terrestre de 345 kV, cada uno con tres cables de exportación terrestres HVAC de un solo núcleo dentro de un corredor de cable de exportación terrestre de aproximadamente 1,6 millas [2,5 km] desde la recalada del cable a la subestación terrestre; una subestación terrestre en Village of Island Park, dentro de la ciudad de Hempstead, que albergará importantes componentes de control para el sistema eléctrico y realizará funciones tales como regulación de voltaje, compensación de potencia reactiva y filtrado de armónicos; dos circuitos de cables de interconexión de 345 kV, cada uno con tres cables de interconexión HVAC de un solo núcleo dentro de un corredor de cables de interconexión de aproximadamente 1,7 millas [2,7 km] desde la subestación terrestre hasta la subestación recientemente propuesta de Hampton Road; la nueva subestación de Hampton Road en Oceanside en la ciudad de Hempstead, New York, que incluirá instalaciones de subestación que proporcionarán los conjuntos de interruptores y transformadores de 345 kV/138 kV necesarios; y cuatro circuitos de cable de líneas de entrada y salida de 138 kV, ubicados dentro de un corredor de cable de aproximadamente 0,1 millas [0.16 km] desde la subestación de Hampton Road hasta las líneas de transmisión existentes de Long Island Power Authority ubicadas debajo de Lawson Boulevard en Oceanside, New York.

Según la Ley del Estado de New York, la Comisión de Servicio Público (Comisión) puede adoptar o rechazar la propuesta de EOW, total o parcialmente, o modificarla. Al hacerlo, la Comisión considerará las aportaciones de las partes participantes y del público en general. Los jueces de Derecho Administrativo (ALJ, por sus siglas en inglés) Ashley Moreno y Tara Kersey presiden la recopilación de comentarios públicos y todas las pruebas relacionadas con el Proyecto NY. Como se indica en este Aviso, se llevarán a cabo audiencias de declaración pública para obtener comentarios del público sobre la propuesta de EOW.

de cada audiencia de declaración pública para su inclusión en el expediente de este procedimiento.

Las personas con discapacidades que requieran adaptaciones especiales deben llamar a la Oficina de Gestión de Recursos Humanos del Departamento de Servicio Público al (518)474-2520 lo antes posible. Los usuarios de DTS pueden solicitar un intérprete de lenguaje de señas llamando a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de New York al 711.

Se recomienda a las personas con dificultades para comprender o leer inglés que llamen al Departamento al (800) 342-3377 para obtener servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística con respecto a este Aviso.

TENGA EN CUENTA que las oportunidades Otras formas de hacer comentarios para obtener información pública y comentarios Para aquellos que no puedan asistir o prefieren sobre la solicitud de EOW se brindarán de la no hablar en las audiencias de declaración pública, siguiente manera: existen otras formas de brindar sus comentarios a la Comisión. Los comentarios deben hacer referencia FECHA: 11 de octubre de 2023 al “Caso 22-T-0346 – EOW2”.

Internet o correo: Visite www.dps.ny.gov, UBICACIÓN: Ciudad de Long Beach, haga clic en “Búsqueda de archivos” (ubicado bajo Ayuntamiento el título “Archivos de la Comisión”), ingrese “22Cámara Comunitaria, 6to piso T-0346” en el campo “Buscar por número de caso” 1 West Chester Street y luego haga clic en Cuadro “Publicar comentarios” Long Beach, New York 11561 en la parte superior de la página. Alternativamente, HORA: Foro Informativo 1:00 p. m. los comentarios pueden enviarse por correo a la Audiencia de Declaración Pública Excma. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretaria, Comis2:00 p. m. ión de Servicios Públicos, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, 12223-1350.1 Todos los HORA: Foro informativo 5:30 p. m. comentarios escritos pasarán a formar parte del Audiencia de Declaración Pública expediente considerado por la Comisión y se podrá 6:30 p. m. acceder a ellos en el sitio web del Departamento Durante los foros informativos programados, de Servicio Público buscando el número de caso, los mapas de la ruta propuesta estarán dis- como se describe anteriormente, y haciendo clic en ponibles para su revisión, y los representantes del la pestaña “Comentarios públicos”.

Departamento de Servicios Públicos del Estado de Línea de Opinión Gratuita: Las personas New York brindarán una descripción general del pueden optar por enviar comentarios llamando a proceso de certificación de la Comisión. Luego, EOW la Línea de Opinión de la Comisión al 1-800-335presentará un breve resumen del Proyecto NY. A 2120. Este número está configurado para recibir continuación, el público tendrá la oportunidad de comentarios sobre casos pendientes de personas hacer preguntas sobre el proceso y la solicitud que llaman desde dentro del Estado las 24 horas pendiente ante la Comisión. del día. Estos comentarios no se transcriben Una audiencia de declaración pública seguirá literalmente, pero se proporciona un resumen a la cada foro informativo, donde todos aquellos Comisión. que deseen comentar sobre la solicitud de EOW Aunque los comentarios enviados a través de tendrán la oportunidad de hacer una declaración estos medios alternativos se aceptarán durante en el expediente ante los ALJ. No es necesario el transcurso de este procedimiento, se solicitan antes del 3 de noviembre de 2023. concertar una cita con antelación, ni presentar La Solicitud se puede revisar en línea en el material escrito para hablar en una audiencia. sitio web del Departamento de Servicio Público, Se llamará a las personas a hablar después www.dps.ny.gov. Para acceder a los documentos, de completar una tarjeta de solicitud. Cada haga clic en “Búsqueda de archivos” (ubicado audiencia de declaración pública se mantendrá bajo el título “Archivos de la Comisión”) e ingrese abierta durante un mínimo de treinta minutos y continuará abierta hasta que todos los que deseen “22-T-0346” en el campo “Buscar por número de caso”. hablar hayan sido escuchados o se hayan hecho otros arreglos razonables para incluir sus comentarios (FIRMADO) MICHELLE L. PHILLIPS en el acta. Se realizará una transcripción literal Secretaria 1 Se recomienda enfáticamente la presentación electrónica.

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additional AP Exams of their choice.

Last year, nearly 16,000 students nationwide earned the designation.

The seniors from the Class of 2023 to receive the AP Capstone diploma were Sean Browne, Alexander Como, Despina Avgousti, Sarah Braun, Vasilios Kanellis, Katherine Killian, Ava Kornbluth, Matthew Lin, Stefano Linardi, Kylie Masterson, Natasha Meagher, Angela Pellicoro, James Romano and Nora Toscano.

Of those 14, Sean, Alexander, Katherine, Matthew, Stefano, Natasha, Angela, James and Nora completed the requirements by the end of their junior year.

Among this year’s seniors, nine students already completed the AP Capstone diploma requirements and will receive the distinction in June 2024. They are Shane Adams, Joshua Berlin, Andrew Braun, Jaiden Diaz, Maylani Lee, Jake Mendolia, Ryan Mendolia, Emma Nicholas and Heather Sheridan.

Emma said that she took AP Seminar and Research to improve her research skills and argument writing, which would benefit her in Model Congress. In addition to successfully completing the two courses, which culminated with a twenty-minute presentation to defend her research, she also scored a 3 or higher on AP exams in European History, Language, Statistics and United States History.

Her research focused on Black Widow in the Marvel comic books series and how the character’s sexualization decreased over time to become a stronger female role model. Jaiden also analyzed a character from Marvel, Wanda Maximoff, and if Wanda demonstrates the five stages of grief when impacted by death.

Jaiden successfully completed AP Language, Physics, Statistics and United States History, in addition to the seminar and research classes, to earn the diploma.

“It really shows a lot of the hard work that we went through,” Jaiden said of he and his peers who will be receiving the AP Capstone diploma in June. “It was very challenging. You always have to put out your best work.”

Social studies teacher Heather Jones and English Language Arts teacher Heather Naughton are co-teachers for AP Seminar, offered to sophomores. Students are encouraged to create research projects based on topics of personal interest.

Thirteen seniors were awarded the AP Seminar and Research Certificate by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research. They are Julia Cocchiola, Hunter Fasano, Katelyn Gilhuley, Madelyn Hartmann, Sierra Kenny, Kevin Kramer, Anthony Lerro, Nyla Lester, Brooke Minogue, Madeline Rose, Salomon Rothe, Ellie Varrone and Brendan Yager.

Director of Humanities Julie Rosslee said the AP Capstone diploma and certificate is a testament to the hard work of both students and all of the School’s Advanced Placement course teachers.

Students commended in Merit Program

SEAFORD HERALD — October 5, 2023

The Levittown Public School District announced that eight students from Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools have been selected as Semifinalists and Commended Students in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Division Avenue seniors Alex Gao and Syeda Nowroz were named Semifinalists, while six Commended Students were named at MacArthur: Drew Atkins, Benjamin Campbell, Giulianna Ervolino, Zarif Jamal, Christopher Lieb and Sydney Packer.

From more than one million entrants nationwide, more than 34,000 students were named Commended Students and more than 16,000 were named Semifinalists. Honorees were selected for their outstanding scores on the PSAT or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Commended Students received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

As Semifinalists, Alex and Syeda will advance in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards. In addition to other academic requirements such as maintaining a high-grade level, they will write essays for the competition.

The district congratulates all selected students and wishes Semifinalists luck as they proceed in the competition.

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General Douglas MacArthur seniors Christopher Lieb, Drew Atkins, Zarif Jamal, Benjamin Campbell, Sydney Packer and Giulianna Ervolino were named Commended Students.

STATE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

CASE 22-T-0346 - Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 12 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUMS, PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS, AND SOLICITING COMMENTS (Issued September 20, 2023)

Hampton Road substation in Oceanside in the Town of Hempstead, New York, which will include substation facilities that will provide the necessary breaker arrays and 345-kV/138-kV transformers; and, four 138-kV loop-in/loop-out lines cable circuits, located within an approximately 0.1-mile cable corridor from the Hampton Road substation to existing Long Island Power Authority transmission lines located under Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, New York.

Under New York State Law, the Public Service Commission (Commission) may adopt or reject EOW’s proposal, in whole or part, or modify it. In doing so, the Commission will consider input from the participating parties and the general public. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) Ashley Moreno and Tara Kersey are presiding over the gathering of public comments and all evidence related to the NY Project. As indicated in this Notice, public statement hearings will be held to obtain comments from the public concerning EOW’s proposal.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that opportunities for public information and comment regarding EOW’s request will be provided as follows: DATE:

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

LOCATION: City of Long Beach, City Hall

Community Chamber, 6th Floor 1 West Chester Street Long Beach, New York 11561

TIME:

Information Forum 1:00 p.m.

Public Statement Hearing 2:00 p.m.

TIME:

Information Forum 5:30 p.m.

Public Statement Hearing 6:30 p.m.

During the scheduled informational forums, maps of the proposed route will be available to review, and New York State Department of Public Service representatives will provide an overview of the Commission’s certification process. EOW will then present a brief summary of the NY Project. Members of the public will then have an opportunity to ask questions about the process and the application pending before the Commission.

Each informational forum will be followed by a public statement hearing where all those wishing to comment on EOW’s request will have an opportunity to make a statement on the record before the ALJs. It is not necessary to make an appointment in advance, or present written material to speak at a hearing. Persons will be called to speak after completing a request card. Each public statement hearing will be held open a minimum of thirty minutes and will be kept open until everyone wishing to speak has been heard or other reasonable arrangements have been made to include their comments in the record.

A verbatim transcript of each public statement hearing will be made for inclusion in the record of this proceeding.

Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should call the Department of Public Service’s Human Resource Management Office at (518)474-2520 as soon as possible. TDD users may request a sign language interpreter by placing a call through the New York Relay Service at 711.

Individuals with difficulty understanding or reading English are encouraged to call the Department at (800)342-3377 for free language assistance services regarding this Notice.

Other Ways to Comment For those who cannot attend or prefer not to speak at the public statement hearings, there are

several other ways to provide your comments to the Commission. Comments should refer to “Case 22T-0346 – EOW2.”

Internet or Mail: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter “22-T-0346” in the “Search

by Case Number” field, and then click on the “Post Comments” box at the top of the page. Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, 12223-1350.1 All written comments will become part of the record considered by the Commission and may be accessed on the Department of Public Service website by searching the case number, as described above, and clicking on the “Public Comments” tab.

Toll-Free Opinion Line: Individuals may choose to submit comments by calling the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This number is set up to receive comments about pending cases from in-State callers 24-hours a day. These comments are not transcribed verbatim, but a summary is provided to the Commission.

Although comments submitted via these alternate means will be accepted throughout the course of this proceeding, they are requested by November 3, 2023.

The Application may be reviewed online at the Department of Public Service website, www.dps. ny.gov. To access documents, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), and enter “22-T-0346” in the “Search by Case Number” field.

(SIGNED)

MICHELLE L. PHILLIPS Secretary 1 Filing electronically is strongly encouraged.

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On June 17, 2022, Empire Offshore Wind LLC filed an application (Application) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law seeking to construct, operate, and maintain the New York portion of the transmission facilities required to interconnect its proposed Empire Wind 2 Offshore Wind Generating Facility to a Point of Interconnection with the New York State Transmission System at the Barrett 138-kilovolt (kV) Substation located in Oceanside in the Town of Hempstead, New York (the NY Project). On August 1, 2023, Empire Offshore Wind LLC and EW Offshore Wind Transport Corporation (collectively, EOW) amended its request and modified aspects of its proposal.

The NY Project will extend a total of approximately 12.2 miles within the State of New York and includes several components: two three-core 345kV high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) submarine export cables located within an approximately 7.7-nautical mile (nm) submarine export cable corridor from the boundary of New York State waters three nautical miles offshore to the cable landfall; a cable landfall in the City of Long Beach; two 345kV onshore export cable circuits, each with three single-core HVAC onshore export cables within an approximately 1.6-mile onshore export cable corridor from the cable landfall to the onshore substation; an onshore substation in the Village of Island Park, within the Town of Hempstead, which will house major control components for the electrical system and perform functions such as voltage regulation, reactive power compensation, and harmonic filtering; two 345-kV interconnection cable circuits, each with three single-core HVAC interconnection cables within an approximately 1.7-mile interconnection cable corridor from the onshore substation to the newly proposed Hampton Road substation; the new

Exploring and experimenting at school The science labs at Seaford Middle School are full of activity and inquiry, as students have been conducting various experiments to explore the world around them.

Seventh graders in Kevin Mullany’s science classes were recently immersed in a “making rainbows” experiment. Students worked in teams and mixed blue, red and yellow liquids while recording their observations. When they were done, they had six beakers lined up from red to purple.

The young scientists had to be precise in their experiments to achieve the desired results and create a rainbow.

Mullany said that the purpose of the lab was to introduce students to the metric system and also to help them familiarize themselves with chemistry equipment, as many more experiments are on the horizon this year.

Eighth graders in Frank Maniscalco’s living environment class explored the characteristics of life by studying slugs, seeing how they eat, move and adapt.

Through their inquiry, they made comparisons to humans. The young scientists fed the slugs oatmeal to see them use their digestive systems, gently touched them to see reflexes caused by the nervous systems and watched how they move because of their muscular systems.

Courtesy Seaford School District

Eighth graders, from left, Adan Malik, Paityn Reising and Jaelene Nunoz studied the characteristics of slugs in their living environment class.

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Public Notices

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO. 1087-2023 Adopted: September 19, 2023 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1077-2023, adopted September 6th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 19th day of September, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT TERRACE AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 269 feet north of the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-379/23) HEATHCOTE ROAD - east side, starting at a point 369 feet south of the south curbline of 109th Avenue, south for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-383/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE CLEVELAND STREET west side, starting at a point 22 feet north of the north curbline of Propp Avenue, north for a distance of 25 feet.

(TH-365/23) THIRD AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 158 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Second Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-325/23) (NR) LAWRENCE LAWRENCE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 220 feet south of the south curbline of Mott Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-360/23) OCEANSIDE LOFTUS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 219 feet south of the south curbline of Allen Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet.

(TH-385/23) SEAFORD MARTIN COURT - south side, staring at a point 25 feet west of the driveway apron of house 3839 Martin Court, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-236(B)/23 UNIONDALE FENIMORE AVENUE west side, starting at a point 141 feet south of the south curbline of Cedar Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-373/23) MERILLON STREET south side, starting at a point 91 feet west of the west curbline of Uniondale Manor Parkway, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-380/23) (NR) VALLEY STREAM FENWOOD DRIVE - west side, starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Shipley Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-384/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 155 feet south of the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 19 feet.

(TH-217/13 - 11/12/13) (TH-366/23) OCEANSIDE LOFTUS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 295 feet south of the south curlbine of Allen Avenue, south for a distance of 55 feet.

(TH-240/83 - 9/27/83) (TH-372/23) SEAFORD MARTIN COURT - south side, starting at a point 25 feet west of the driveway apron of house 2839 Martin Court, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-236/23 - 8/01/23) (TH-236(B)/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Goosby and adopted upon roll call as follows:

AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 142254

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 16214 RESOLUTION NO.1086-2023 Adopted: September 19, 2023 Councilmember Carini offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC PARKING FIELD MAPS SHOWING PARKING REGULATIONS AT CERTAIN PARKING FIELDS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1076-2023, adopted September 6th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 19th day of September, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed adoption of the following public parking field maps showing the adoption of six (6) “12 Hour Parking Between Signs” signs and two (2) “Field Descriptive/4 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted” signs and the repeal of four (4) “12 Hour Parking” signs and two (2) “Field Descriptive/2 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted” signs in parking field S-2 in Seaford;; all in accordance with Section 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead: WHEREAS, after due consideration this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to adopt the following Town of Hempstead public parking field maps showing the revisions thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Town of Hempstead public parking field maps showing the adoption of six (6) “12 Hour Parking Between Signs” signs and two (2) “Field Descriptive/4 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted” signs and the repeal of four (4) “12 Hour Parking” signs and two (2) “Field Descriptive/2 Hour Parking Unless Otherwise Posted” signs in parking field S-2 in Seaford; all in accordance with Section 80-4 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead: SEAFORD S-2 Nelson Verity Plaza Parking Field Seaford Town of Hempstead (TH-376/23) and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and the Ordinance Book, and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper of general

circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 142253

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ROGER DENNIS CHAFFEE, et al, Defts.

Index #612456/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 52, Block 302 Lot 743.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RICHARD L. FARLEY, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100740 141851 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FRE2, Plaintiff - against SUZANNE 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 25th day of October, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece 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.

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

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The Nassau County Legislature, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and officers and administrators from the police department announced a new civil service exam for aspiring police officers.

New Nassau police exam announced Nassau County Legislators joined with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, officers and administrators of the Nassau County Police to announce the scheduling of a new Nassau County Police Civil Service exam last week.

The exam is expected to be held at the beginning of next year, and applications are now open until Oct. 31. The test is

open to anyone between the ages of 17 and 35, and live in either Nassau County, or one of the abutting cities or counties, including Westchester.

“I urge anyone who is interested in becoming a police officer to apply for this exam and join the best police force in the country.” Legislator Bill Gaylor said.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: August 22, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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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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Public Notices

Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-7, Plaintiff - against - JAMES D. KRULDER, 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 26th day of October, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 4029 Dermont Road, Seaford, New York 11783.

(Section: 52, Block: 477, Lot: 17) Approximate amount of lien $664,358.72 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 005191/2016.

Heather D. Crosley, 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 Xome.com Dated: August 24, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUMAN 2021 SC9 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ANTHONY MEOLA A/K/A ANTHONY R. MEOLA A/K/A ANTHONY R. MEOLA, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 24, 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 November 1, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3833 Wilburne Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783 a/k/a 3833 Wilburne Street, Seaford, NY 11783.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Seaford, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 57, Block 151 and Lot 127.

Approximate amount of judgment is $256,908.76 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612254/2019.

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.

Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 220886-1 142130

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Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

Salary Range is $15 per hour to $23 per hour. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

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Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

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Salary, Monthly Bonus, $40K-$50K/ Yr. Opportunity For Advancement.

Rosario 516-825-8700

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

EDITOR/REPORTER

Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business.

H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

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Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop.

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Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299

SEAFORD HERALD — October 5, 2023

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HOME OF THE WEEK October 5, 2023 — SEAFORD HERALD

Charming Brick Tudor

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Say I want to build a skyscraper . . .

Q. I’m doing a report for school on how buildings get designed. If you design a skyscraper, what are the things you have to do, and is it different for different kinds of buildings? Like, what do you have to do for a school or a house or a store to figure out what it will look like and how it gets built? My mom helped me with this question, but then we thought you might have more to say about it.

rime Location! Close to LIRR Gibson train station, Barrett Park, and shops, this charming brick Tudor spans three levels. The main floor unfolds with an airy open-concept living room featuring a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with deck access.

Upstairs, discover three bedrooms, including the primary with an en-suite. Enjoy the convenience of gas cooking, heating, and a separate hot water heater. The full lower level, with a walk-out feature, offers easy access from the secure gated driveway, complemented by an attached garage. This home offers low-maintenance, with a welcoming brick patio. Perfect for commuters, combining comfort and convenience. Asking $625,000. Call Nicholas to arrange a private showing.

A. There are so many considerations when designing a building. You really have to think about many things all at once. First, you need to know as much as you can about where the building will be built. Is the site big enough, and are there going to be government limitations on how big the building can be?

Those limitations onte eeper include how tall it’s allowed to be, how far from the street, how close to the side and rear property lines and how much area, in general, can be covered by the building itself, and how much area must be open land for parking and lawn space.

There are special areas, called zones, and each has different requirements, which is why you don’t see a shoe store or a skyscraper next to a house. You also have to know how hard the ground is to support the building, where rain will be collected, in what direction the sun rises and sets, how to resist wind, rain and snow, and whether there are trees that need to be removed.

Nature plays a big role in the design of all aspects of buildings.

Next, you have to think about what materials the building should be made of. If there’s a limit on how much money can be spent, the materials, which all fit together like a big puzzle, have to be carefully selected to last the longest, prevent the building from moving too much and keep the weather out. Sometimes we plan buildings to limit how much wasted material there will be by using what are called modular materials, which are cut in factories and then assembled more quickly on the site, instead of picking materials that will need much more work (that is, labor) on the building site.

Labor costs, the money workers are paid, is the most expensive part of the building, so it’s very important to find ways to save money on how much time it will take to put all the parts together, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper.

Skyscrapers have many more parts, and because they’re very tall, they have to be stronger, since the wind is greater the higher you go in the sky. Every building has to be designed to resist fire from spreading quickly, to allow people to get out and to allow firefighters to put the flames out faster while being safe from the building coming apart. So, as you can see, there are many things to consider. More about the design next week.

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OPEN HOUSES SUNday, 10/3/23 EaST ROCKaWay

45 Judith Ct, 12-1:30, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20...................................Won’t Last!...$1,089,000

HEWLETT Bay PaRK

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504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.

Near All! ........................................................REDUCED! $950,000

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332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR.Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D.Pull Down Attic.

SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship .......................................................................................... $449,000

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1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/ Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living ........................... BIG REDUCTION!!

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190 Meadowview Ave,BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home! .............REDUCED...$2,700,000

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WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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ost people view politics as a simple business. There are winners and losers. But there are other factors that can determine who emerges as a victor or suffers defeat, and the public hears little if anything about them. I refer specifically to the terms “coattails” and “down ballot.”

The best example of the first phenomenon I can think of was last year’s race for governor of New York. The contest featured Democrat Kathy Hochul, who was JERRY well known for her activities as KREMER lieutenant governor under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She had ascended to the governor’s office when Cuomo resigned. Her opponent was then U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, a military veteran who had also been a state senator. Thanks to a number of hot issues, such as bail reform, Zeldin came much closer to beating Hochul than anyone expected, with the highest percentage of the vote for a Republican gubernatorial nominee in 20 years.

After a brutal campaign, Hochul won by a margin of 5 percentage margins.

Generally, Republicans running statewide usually have little or no chance to win, but Zeldin mounted a spirited campaign, using crime as his major issue, and he spent an enormous amount of time in four of New York City’s traditionally Democratic boroughs.

His aggressive campaign turned out to be a big bonus for other New York Republicans.

Thanks to what we call the coattail effect, Zeldin helped no fewer than five Republican candidates for Congress win in what were traditional Democratic districts. Thanks to Zeldin’s efforts, those five winners helped the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. In addition to the impact on congressional races, Republicans also won a number of Democratic Assembly seats in Brooklyn and Queens.

If you research state and federal campaigns, you’ll find very few examples of candidates at the top of the ticket sweeping other candidates into office. The first race that I can recall where there was a massive shift in power thanks to

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the top candidate was President Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964.

Johnson was opposed by conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Goldwater spoke for the extreme elements of the party, and as a result, Johnson was able to craft a campaign that helped elect hundreds of Democrats around the nation. Johnson’s effort was so strong that the Democrats were even able to unseat New York’s Assembly speaker, Joseph F. Carlino, with an unknown car dealer named Jerome McDougal.

Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama were able to help a few members of their party limp to victory.

But their triumphs had none of the magnitude of the Johnson landslide.

Candidates for almost every office often hope that the nominee at the top of the ticket will somehow magically propel them into office.

Of course, in some cases, candidates at the bottom of the ballot have to worry that the party frontrunner doesn’t cost them their own elections. Being swept out of office by a weak designee at the top of the ticket isn’t a rare occurrence.

ounting on strength at the top of the ballot, or concerned about weakness.

In 1972, Democrats chose the ultra-liberal Sen. George McGovern as their presidential headliner. McGovern won only one state, and caused the party to lose numerous down-ballot races.

In 1988, the Democrats chose Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis as their presidential candidate, and many candidates on the slate, including me, had to run strong individual campaigns to survive.

Both parties are already confronting the issue of whether their candidate for president will help or hurt them. Republicans are especially concerned about whether former President Donald Trump will head their ticket and cost them seats. And Democrats are worried about whether President Biden will have any impact on the party turnout.

As the 2024 races unfold, the highprofile candidates will be the subject of much of the discussion of winning and losing, but their parties will be just as concerned with coattails, and what the results will mean down ballot.

Jerry Kremer was a state Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

When the press is under assault, so is the Constitution

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n alarming trend is taking place that is undermining one of the pre-eminent tenets of our U.S. Constitution — freedom of the press. Faced with the prospect of bad publicity, people in positions of authority, in some cases with a particularly conservative political ideology, are using the legal system as a weapon in a war with an institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy and now perceived as an enemy.

In Wisconsin, a small-town newspaper is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the CHARLES expense of defendLAVINE ing itself in a defamation suit filed by a now Republican state senator. As detailed in a New York Times story in 2021, the Wausau Pilot & Review published an article reporting that a prominent businessman, Cory Tomczyk, referred to a 13-year-old boy as a “fag” at a public hearing. Tomczyk subsequently sued the paper for defamation, but the case was dismissed in April of this year because he failed to meet the legal standard to establish a case. Tomczyk has appealed, resulting in

more legal fees for the Pilot & Review.

The Times reports that the paper’s publisher has no idea how she can afford to both fight both the legal case and pay her staff of four.

Meanwhile, in Kansas, one can’t help but see the link between the raid of a small newspaper’s offices and its investigation of the local police chief. As reported on NPR, on Aug. 11, the Marion Police Department confiscated computers, cellphones and a range of other material at the offices of the Marion County Record. While it had not published any stories, the Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief. The paper’s publisher told the Kansas Reflector that the message from police and the local political establishment was clear: “Mind your own business or we’re going to step on you.”

As in Wisconsin, the Kansas case is getting national attention. According to The Intercept, the raid was strongly condemned in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to the Marion County Chief of Police, which was signed by 36 news media and press freedom organizations. The letter

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states, “Newsroom searches and seizures are among the most intrusive actions law enforcement can take with respect to the free press, and the most potentially suppressive of free speech by the press and the public.”

This accounting of recent instances of press intimidation, by the Philadelphia Inquirer, makes clear that those above are by no means alone:

n institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy is now often a target.

■ An Oklahoma sheriff caught on tape earlier this year discussing ways to murder reporters.

■ A government official in Las Vegas charged last year with murdering an investigative reporter who wrote stories about his bullying tactics of subordinates and his relationship with an employee.

■ The homes of two journalists in New Hampshire vandalized last year after stories detailed sexual assault allegations against the operator of an addiction treatment center.

■ Reporters threatened and harassed for covering the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

■ Some local governments have stopped

paying to print public notices in newspapers because of unfavorable coverage.

■ Elon Musk banned several reporters from the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, who aggressively covered his company.

And then, of course, there is arguably the ringleader in this war against responsible journalism, former President Donald Trump, who has accused the press of being an “enemy of the people,” according to The New York Times. The Times also reports that Trump has filed numerous unsuccessful defamation lawsuits against news organizations, the latest of which, a $475 million whopper against CNN, was thrown out by a federal judge for lack of merit.

This crisis has special significance for us Long Islanders. Marie Colvin was an award-winning hero journalist who lost her life covering war atrocities in Syria.

She grew up in East Norwich. Marie used to say, “Be passionate, and be involved in what you believe in, and do it as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. … Our mission is to speak truth to power.”

We need to stand up and fight for independent journalism. Let us all speak ‘truth to power”!

Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.

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Change is needed after band bus accident

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he horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. The procedure for ensuring that a charter bus is safe for travel — an inspection, now conducted by the owner of the bus company — should be augmented by the school districts themselves whenever any trip involves our most precious cargo.

Many school districts hire charter bus companies they deem safe by considering past driving records, hiring practices and inspection procedures. A state transportation department spokesman told reporters after the accident that the charter bus, operated by Regency Transportation of Nesconset, had undergone its semiannual inspection in August, and passed.

While it isn’t clear whether there was another inspection before the bus left for the marching band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania, investigators believe the crash was caused by a faulty front tire.

One last inspection — especially by a qualified school district official — possibly could have found the problem, and the outcome of that day might have been quite different.

That’s already happening at schools in Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff on the North Shore, where

their own transportation depot, built in 2006, conducts inspections by mechanics employed and contracted by the district.

A bus must pass a second inspection before it can leave the depot.

North Shore Schools superintendent Chris Zublionis says that having the depot saves the district money, and brings in revenue when its employees work on buses from other districts. It also gives them all the control necessary to ensure that buses are safe.

The school district’s charter and regular yellow buses all have seat belts, as do yellow buses rented by other districts.

Most charter buses have seat belts, too.

Initial reports from the Farmingdale accident, however, indicated that none of the 40 students and four adults on the bus were wearing seat belts when it careened 50 feet down a steep slope near Wawayanda after crashing through a guardrail. Several of the injured passengers were ejected.

AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair says that bus passengers should wear seat belts, although many yellow buses from various school districts don’t have them.

“The expense of having them in a school bus is paid for by school districts,” Sinclair said, “and since school buses are the safest vehicle on the road, statistically — with very few crashes — schools may not want to incur the expense.

“It would have been beneficial,” he added, “if they had been wearing them

LETTERS Peter King should take mass transit To the Editor: Note to former Congressman Peter King (“We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.,” last week): Driving into Midtown Manhattan in midafternoon is never a good idea, and a particularly bad one when world leaders gather at the United Nations in late September.

Rather than spending a half-hour traveling five and a half blocks, Mr. King could have taken the subway to his destination. If he had ridden the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central, the No. 6 train from there would have gotten him to WABC-AM’s studio on East 49th Street in about five minutes.

Imagine: no frustration, and plenty of time to read or nap. The train and subway would have been cheaper too, given Mr. King’s decision to spend at least $30 to park in a garage. Hopefully, congestion pricing will further encourage him, and thousands of other drivers, to opt for the vastly superior alternative of public transit.

KEVIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

in this accident.”

But the benefits of wearing a seat belt on a bus aren’t as clear as, say, for a regular passenger car, Zublionis said. One theory is that a seat belt could stop a child from escaping from a bus in an emergency. But Zublionis — along with other superintendents the Herald spoke with — supports wearing one, although no school district requires students to do so.

That needs to change. Sinclair said that it’s far more common for seat belts to protect passengers in a charter bus accident than to be a detriment.

And it wouldn’t be hard to make the change. Before a bus departs, a chaperone or teacher could instruct students to buckle their seat belts, demonstrate how it’s done, and then ensure that they are properly secured — as airline flight attendants do before takeoff.

Taking simple steps like these is the least we could do in light of the Farmindale High tragedy. This is an opportunity for school districts to be proactive, and make a few changes — like taking control of bus inspections, and ensuring that seat belts are worn. And the state education department could help, too, by sending bus safety guidelines to schools.

Everyone — from parents to school districts to bus operators — wants to protect our children, whether they are in the classroom or on the road. Taking these common-sense steps will help ensure that this happens.

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’m a steamroller, and I’ll roll over you and anybody else.”

Eliot Spitzer famously uttered those words to an Assembly member during Spitzer’s brief term as governor. He left the governor’s office in disgrace in 2008, but 15 years later, our current governor, Kathy Hochul, has unfortunately embraced that sentiment as it relates to our local governments.

Inexplicably, Hochul continues to push policies to strip local control from our communities, replaced by STEVE a one-size-fits-all approach deterRHOADS mined by her and the radical New York City politicians who control the State Senate and Assembly.

Take the need for more housing — an issue that Democrats and Republicans agree needs to be addressed. But housing shouldn’t be the same in every community. High-density, multi-story apartment buildings fit nicely in New York City, but not as neatly in suburban communities, which predominantly comprise single-family homes. No homeowners want multi-story apartment building as their next-door neighbors.

Apartment buildings can fit on Long Island, but they have to be located smartly — and that’s where local control is essential. The zoning process and public input — not an Albany mandate — enabled Farmingdale, Mineola and Patchogue to build consensus to increase their housing density and enhance their downtowns, while also maintaining their suburban quality of life.

That’s truly smart growth.

But rather than embrace this approach, Hochul tries to steamroll our communities. The governor, who lives hundreds of miles away, proposes overriding local zoning laws and forcing the construction of high-density housing within a half-mile of Long Island Rail Road stations — a proposal that could double Nassau County’s population in just the next 10 years, overwhelming schools, emergency services and road, sewer and water infrastructure. Communities would be unable to determine for themselves how they grow, residents would have no say in what happens to their neighborhoods, and the suburban character of our neighborhoods — the reason many of us decided to live here in the first place — would be destroyed.

Bipartisan opposition stopped this destructive proposal from being includ-

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ith her housing plan, Governor Hochul reminds us of a failed predecessor.

LETTERS No, we’re not sure Trump’s guilt would be enough To the Editor: I’d like to commend reader Brian Kelly for his thoughtful letter in last week’s issue, “Are we sure Trump’s guilt would be enough?” explaining how former President Donald Trump may escape conviction despite overwhelming evidence. I’d just like to add two things Mr. Kelly didn’t mention.

The first is that a “not guilty” verdict is not synonymous with “innoc e n t . ” W h e n a j u r y fo re p e r s o n announces “not guilty,” that means only that the jury did not feel the prosecution had a strong enough case to prove the defendant was guilty, even though he or she may clearly not be innocent.

The second is that Trump is only one part of a much bigger problem in our country. That problem is that so many people continue to support him regardless of what he says, how he behaves, or even how many times he is indicted. The most frightening thing is that Trump continues to soar in the

ed in this year’s state budget, but Hochul remains committed to trying again, and we must again stand together in opposing her.

It isn’t our job to solve New York City’s housing crisis. We have one of our own, with seniors and young people leaving Long Island because they simply can’t afford to stay. Long Island’s housing plan should focus on sustaining our existing population, not expanding it, and those decisions must be made locally, with our input, not dictated to us by Albany and New York City politicians.

Public safety is another area where Hochul ignores our communities’ concerns. Albany’s disastrous cashless-bail policies, passed at the behest of the New York City politicians controlling the State Legislature’s leadership, have put people at risk, made it harder for police to do their jobs, and prioritized criminals over community safety. If politicians and judges in the city want to go easy on criminals there, that’s their choice — but that’s not what residents here want.

Finally, the city politicians who helped create the current migrant crisis by declaring us a sanctuary state, mirroring New York City’s sanctuary city status, now expect Nassau County,

which isn’t a sanctuary community, to shoulder part of the burden. After — unbelievably — not considering the possibility that offering illegal immigrants numerous free, taxpayer-funded benefits would be a highly attractive incentive for them to come here, Albany still has no plan to handle the unsustainable influx of more than 120,000 undocumented migrants.

Yet again, Hochul and her New York City colleagues are ignoring Nassau’s voice, and trying to force our already overtaxed residents to pay even more for something they expressly oppose. It’s time for the governor to demand that the Biden administration take control of our border. When you’re on a boat that’s taking on water, you plug the leak — you don’t try to build a bigger boat.

The steamroller approach didn’t work for Spitzer, and it ultimately won’t work for Hochul. Time and again, we have seen that one-party rule in Albany is failing our hardworking residents, and we need change. Our communities don’t want to be dictated to from Albany, or forced to become the sixth borough of New York City, as Albany continues to export the results of its failed policies to our suburbs. We expect and deserve to have a voice, and to be able to decide our own future. Hochul and her colleagues need to start listening.

Steve Rhoads represents New York state’s 5th Senate District.

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polls. He may actually succeed in once again getting his hands on the reins of this country due to his base of supporters, who don’t seem to care which laws he has broken, and to the many citizens who just don’t care enough to vote.

PAM SINGER Malverne

We missed you, Randi To the Editor: Welcome back to Randi Kreiss (“I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully,” Sept. 21-27)! As a reader, I for one welcome her return, and hope her husband is doing well.

I’m sad to hear that she has decided to write her column monthly, as opposed to weekly, but it will give me something to look forward to. Perhaps the Herald can fill her space with other columnists from different stages in life — a Generation X-er and a parent navigating a life with children come to mind. Just a thought.

DEBBIE LEVINE Baldwin

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