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Pencils, paper are now thing of the past? Preparing for the all-new, fully digital SAT exams “Our school district is working to ensure that our students are ready for the new digital As students across the coun- SAT,” Superintendent Monique try prepare for the changes the Darrisaw-Akil said. “Our students are new year will familiar with brings, they taking tests h ave been online already, anticipating and we are one huge one: leveraging the fully digital technology in SAT exams. our classThe stanrooms, and dardized test, our counselors which has are conducting been used for push-in lesnearly a centusons on the ry and is main- MONiqUe DARRisAw-Akil new SAT forly taken by stu- superintendent mat.” dents planning Dar risaw-Akil explained to go to college, is undergoing some major changes this year, that the district’s curriculum switching to a digital format, directors will train Uniondale and perhaps leaving students teachers on the new format so more nervous about the exam they can incorporate the strategies in their classrooms, and than ever before. For its part, the Uniondale offer students online review school district is assuring stu- classes. Aside from the fact that pendents that it is doing everything in its power to prepare cils and paper will be a thing them for the changes and will of the past, the new for mat provide them with the tools comes with other changes. The they need to succeed. ContinUed on PAge 7

By BRANDON CRUZ

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Anthony Price, a Uniondale resident who says he was fired from his job at a Westbury Starbucks after a confrontation with his manager, claims he’s actually being targeted because of his outspoken leadership in Workers United, the store’s union. Price led a number strikes in the months leading up to his firing.

Uniondale resident fired from Starbucks claims union-busting By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

The past year seemed to be a good one for workers. On a national scale, part-time UPS employees got raises of up to 55 percent. Airline pilots saw 40 percent increases. And autoworkers negotiated a good bump in their pay along with other cost-of-living adjustments. In Nassau County, the Service Employees International Union won a slew of added benefits and a 19 percent pay increase for custodial workers here. But organized labor isn’t easy, something and Anthony Price says he’s paying a hefty price for. The Uniondale resident has spent months organizing his colleagues at a Starbucks in Westbury — part of a broader movement fight-

ing for better pay and conditions with the popular coffee chain. He even led multiple strikes in October and November. But by December, Price was unemployed. Price admits a confrontation with his shift manager during what he described as a frustrating work day a few weeks ago. When he was called into the office, he expected to have some documentation added to his record. He had never been in any kind of trouble before, and says he was, in fact, up for promotion. But instead, Price was let go. And he believes the decision to firing him came from corporate, and had more to do with his work with the union than what he considered an isolated outburst. “Anthony’s firing is part of a brutal and illegal union-busting campaign being waged by the company,” said Clara WheatleyContinUed on PAge 4

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Giving one last farewell to Christmas, hello to the New Year As the New Year marches forward, arresting images from the Christmas holidays show the energetic spirit of the Uniondale community. The glow of goldand-white lights joined forces with strings of colorful bulbs and lively lawn decorations to brighten even a drizzly evening in late December.

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Their brilliance enhanced by their reflection in a wet street, bright figures called forth from tradition and animated cartoons crowded the lawn of this house on Irving place.

A golden angel illuminated the lawn of a home on Jerusalem Avenue.

Brilliant white lights and joyful reindeer helped light up the night on Fayette Street.

Frosty the Snowman and two lively reindeer bestowed Christmas spirit on the Uniondale community from the lawn of the Uniondale Fire Department Headquarters.

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State officials unveil new reparations task force

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By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

In a bold move to confront the historical stains of slavery and institutional racism that have been baked into the very fabric of everyday life, New York is now set to become the third state behind California and Illinois to establish a statewide task force dedicated to determining how the how the state can go about paying reparations as a means to address the enduring legacy of racial injustice. Late last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that empowers this commission to study not only the history of slavery, which has been outlawed in New York since 1827, but also its long lasting impacts, studying how this level of racism has spilled over into different areas of life such as housing discrimination, environmental racism, biased policing, the war on drugs, income inequality, and the mass incarceration of Black New Yorkers statewide. “In acknowledging New York’s history, we confront the high cost of racial injustices,” said Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who was a lead sponsor of the bill. “By Gov. Hochul signing into effect the Reparations & Remedies Commission, New York State will empower communities to actively participate in shaping the essential path forward toward unity and healing. Reparations lay the groundwork for a future where all New Yorkers can thrive and prosper.” The legislation creates a commission of nine members “who are especially qualified to serve by virtue of their expertise, education, training, or lived experience,” that will examine slavery “and its lingering negative effects on people currently living in the State of New York,” according to the governor. “In New York, we like to think we’re on the right side of this. Slavery was a product of the South, the Confederacy,” Hochul continued, “it is hard to embrace the fact that our state also flourished from that slavery. It’s not a beautiful story, but indeed it is the truth.” Before the American Revolution, there were more enslaved Africans in New York City than in any other except Charleston, South Carolina. At the time, the population of enslaved Africans accounted for 20 percent of New York’s population, according to the governor’s office. “We are continuing our efforts to right the wrongs of the past by acknowledging the painful legacy of slavery in New York,” Hochul said, “this commission acknowledges the horrific injustice of slavery and will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue to have in the present day.” Justin Brown, a community activist who was formerly vice president of the Uniondale school board in 2019 and was a candidate in the 2021 Nassau County Clerk race, said he commends Hochul for her stance. “I think that when we have leaders and people that are advocating on behalf of a group of individuals who we have not had the representation and have been mainly advocating for themselves, it

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Courtesy Don Pollard/Gov. Kathy Hochul

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation late last month to continue New York’s leadership on racial equity by creating a new commission to study reparations and racial justice. This commission will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue to have in the present day.

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KAthy hOChUl governor is always a great thing to see.” Brown says this is a great first step and is hopeful that the commission will come back with a good plan, but also acknowledges that this task force is not going to erase racism entirely, adding more needs to be done down the road to ensure equity is achieved. “It’s an everlasting question, ‘how can we right those wrongs,’” Brown said, “even today we still face racism in everyday life, whether people realize it or not, there are everyday obstacles that have been put in place for us to ensure that we are not able to get ahead in certain areas. We have to look at those kinds of things and take steps to ensure we eliminate these obstacles for future generations.” Back in May 2023, the task force examining reparations in California released its final report with more than 115 recommendations on how the state should compensate those harmed by slavery and its “historical atrocities.” Recommendations in that report, comprising of more than 1,000 pages, includes a formal apology on behalf of the state of California to the descendants of enslaved people and provides recommendations for reforms surrounding health care, housing, education and criminal justice, among other areas, and outlined pay-

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who represents Valley Stream, Elmont, Floral Park, and others, was one of the lead sponsors of this bill and the creation of this task force, saying this will help ‘empower communities.’ ments that could reach over $1.2 million per person. The work of Illinois’s reparations commission is still ongoing, with public meetings scheduled for this year. In the meantime, New York’s commission is to submit its findings and recommendations in one year after its first meeting date. There are currently no further details on whether New York will plan to distribute these reparations, if approved by the commission, in cash or another form of currency such as housing. But not everyone is thrilled about the possibility of the state using public funds

to repay the descendants of enslaved people. A 2021 Pew Research survey showed 77 percent of Black Americans support reparations, as opposed to only 18 percent of white Americans. State Senate Republican Leader, Rob Ortt, said in a statement that he believes New York’s recommendations will be “unrealistic,” come at an “astronomical cost” to all New Yorkers, and further divide people in a country already ripped in half, calling the task force a “costly and divisive commission.” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman did not respond to any request for comment by press time.

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Firefighting, ambulance rescues, Santa Claus, and candy canes

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By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

For busy firefighters who handled 185 calls in October alone — 89 for fires, 87 for ambulance emergencies, and nine for miscellaneous matters — it might seem there is little time for community outreach like the 2nd Annual Community Santa Ride that paraded through Uniondale on Dec. 20. But the 24/7, 365-day-a-year Uniondale Fire Department considers these occasions as important as the rest of the work they do. Whether parading on Memorial Day, joining the annual Toy Giveaway of the Nassau County Police Department Foundation, or inviting Santa Claus to hand out candy canes at nine locations throughout Uniondale while letting the Grinch dart with comedic malice among the receiving families, the 110-member volunteer department knows that community outreach is part of its overall service. According to Fire Chief Jessica Ellerbe, the Santa Ride is an extension of a yearly celebration that was once internal to the department. “We normally do it for the families of the firefighters in Uniondale,” said Ellerbe during the Toy Giveaway on Dec. 2. “Last year was the first year that we did it, not just for ourselves, but for the community in general. This year we’re doing it again and it’s going to be way more organized. We’re giving out candy canes.” Indeed, the Community Santa Ride

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Uniondale fire chief Jessica Ellerbe, center, leads the second Annual Community Santa Ride, a triumphant parade of fire trucks that circulated throughout the hamlet of Uniondale. The firefighters handed out candy canes to kids at the Uniondale Public Library and eight other locations. Christian Villalobos as the Grinch and Andrews Flores as Santa added just the right touches of thrills and holiday warmth. started at the Uniondale Public Library and paraded to eight more locations: Mitchel Field, Oak Street, California Avenue, Northern Parkway School, Nassau Road, Smith Street at Jerusalem Avenue, and Walnut Street, ending at the Sherman Van Ness Fire Station at 154 Uniondale Avenue. Chief Ellerbe’s red SUV led the grand cavalcade, with lights flashing, horns blowing, and Christmas decorations dancing on the five trucks assembled for the occasion.

The trucks represented the gamut of complex services involved in fighting fires. Brookside Engine Company No. 2 responds to all firefighting alarms, such as fires in buildings, car accidents, brush fires, and smaller problems like barbecue fires. Its primary duty is fire suppression and extinguishment, but its firefighters are also trained to help both the Rescue Company and the Ladder Company in their operations if the situation demands it. Emergency Company 1 is located at the

Sherman Van Ness Fire Station. It is divided into two parts: Rescue, whose members are trained in special areas, like confined space rescue and vehicle extrication, and the Emergency Medical Services Squad, responsible to help sick or injured residents, and tend to injured firefighters. Manor Engine Company No. 3, also located at Sherman Van Ness Fire Station, has the same duties as Brookside Engine Company No. 2. Ladder Protection Company 4, on the corner of Uniondale Avenue and Lafayette Street, is a ladder company, or truck company. It has a tower ladder truck, an aerial truck, and a special service vehicle that is used to transport members and carry specialty equipment. Company 4 firefighters search for victims in a fire, locate the fire, and relay the information to the chief. They are also responsible for doing overhaul, which means opening up walls and ceilings to check for possible fire extension and complete extinguishment. They are trained to coordinate with the Rescue Company in rope rescue and elevator emergencies. The Junior Firefighters Company trains teenagers aged 13 to 17 in all matters of firefighting. The men and women in firefighting uniforms, handing out candy canes and greeting families during the Santa Ride on Dec. 20, provided a touchpoint to remember that those same men and women are helping to keep Uniondale safe during the holidays and throughout the year.

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Schaller, the political director for Workers United, that has been seeking to organize Starbucks employees. “The National Labor Relations Board has found that Starbucks has violated federal labor law more than 270 times since the campaign began two years ago, making Starbucks one of the worst violators of labor law in modern U.S. history.” Alisa Wrencher, the district manager for Starbucks, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. But members from Workers United as well as the community coalition that makes up Long Island Jobs with Justice responded just before the holidays, gath-

ering outside the Westbury store, demanding Price be rehired. Among those attending were Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who believes Price was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for his union participation. “I serve Anthony’s home community, and I’m here to stand with Jobs With Justice and all the faith leaders here to ask, respectfully, to restore Anthony to his position,” Bynoe told those attending the rally. “They have a right to organize, and they have a right to be protected.” Price and Workers United have filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that interprets and enforces

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Anthony Price stands with co-workers, community leaders and Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, who expressed her solidarity with Workers United and others, calling out what she described as a retaliatory firing of Price, and asking the Starbucks manager to rehire him despite his work with the local union. such laws. “We were shocked by his termination,” Wheatley-Schaller said. “In October, Anthony led a march to the boss’s office, and in November he went on strike with his coworkers as part of a national strike day, and was the primary chant leader at that strike.” Although the Westbury store is unionized and represented by Workers United, Starbucks and Workers United do not currently have a contract, meaning nothing has changed for employees at any Starbucks throughout the country that has unionized. In September, the federal labor relations board determined Starbucks had excluded unionized employees from receiving pay raises, tips and benefits, and refused to engage in contract negotia-

tions. Price says he is now one of three Long Island union leaders — all people of color — who have been fired from Starbucks for infractions other employees usually aren’t. For now, he is looking for another job in the service industry, but is hopeful he can return to Starbucks. “In almost two years of employment with this company, I have never been so much as written up,” Price said. “But the moment I stand up for myself and my coworkers, I’m met with immediate termination — no second chance, and not even a warning. Just a swift kick in the pants, and a ‘notice of separation.’ “I’m disgusted with this clear show of favoritism and anti-union rhetoric. But at the same time, I’m not surprised.”

How reading to your children helps boost standardized test scores By REINE BETHANY

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The Uniondale district does much to support its families, like this school supplies giveaway last August. But parents can help importantly just by regularly reading aloud to their children. Math scores were different. On the state math test, 50.3 percent of New York State students scored “Proficient or Advanced.” Long Island students overall scored 58.4 percent. In Uniondale, 44.8 percent of students met that standard. Many factors may be involved in doing well on standardized tests. According to “Factors that affect students’ test scores,” an article by educator Megan Machucho posted to Owlcation.com, these factors range from room temperature and light-

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ing to familiarity with the words and format used in the test materials. But another, far more important factor affects every student: reading and being read to at home, starting in infancy — something less wealthy caregivers are not as likely to do as wealthier ones. An article posted by Bryan Keogh to The Conversation.com posed the painful question: “Why do poor children perform more poorly than rich ones?” The studies on which that article is

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Every spring in New York state, students in grades 3 through 8 sit down to take standardized tests. What are these tests, why do they matter, and how can parents help their children earn good scores? According to the Glossary of Education Reform, “A standardized test is any form of test that (1) requires all test takers to answer the same questions, ... and that (2) is scored in a ‘standard’ or consistent manner.” So these tests are not the everyday sort that are generated individually by classroom teachers, to assess what students learned in recent lessons. Instead, these tests are generated by the state education department, to determine whether New York’s students are learning what the state curriculum requires at each grade level. The scores from last spring’s tests were posted publicly by the state education department on Dec. 14. In English Language Arts, 47.9 percent of New York state students met the standards for “Proficient or Advanced,” whereas on Long Island, 52.5 percent of students did. In the Uniondale school district, which has a high percentage of second-language speakers, 38.5 percent achieved “Proficient or Advanced” scores on English language Aarts.

based found that, “Parents of very young children among the top 25 percent of earners are more than twice as likely to have at least ten books in the home than those from the bottom quartile.” Having books in the home will help small children get the idea that books, and reading, are part of daily life. Furthermore, says Keogh, “Wealthier mothers are also more than 50 percent more likely to read to their child three or more times a week.” Time for reading may be in short supply for parents whose work hours are long and inflexible. But when parents and children read together — at any age — the children get used to absorbing knowledge from print, boosting their comprehension of test questions. Another issue in a district like Uniondale, which has a linguistically diverse population, is whether a child’s earliest reading experiences should be in their parents’ native language or in English. The Uniondale district has multilingual resources for parents. The Uniondale Public Library has many books in both Spanish and Kreyòl, and the Uniondale district website posts communications in all three languages. Not all children respond to standardized tests the same way. Some will score higher, some lower, no matter what. But parents who take the time to read to their very young kids, and even their older ones, will be doing something extremely important to support academic success.

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BRIANNA AMENTA Oceanside Senior Basketball DESPITE LOSING ALMOST an entire season of her high school basketball career due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amenta is approaching the 1,000-point plateau. A two-time All-County selection looking to lead the Sailors back to the playoffs, Amenta’s 20-point performance in a setback at Freeport Dec. 21 brought her to 875 career points. She averaged 15.7 points over Oceanside’s first nine games to rank among Nassau’s top 10 scoring leaders.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 4 Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m. Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Floral Park at V.S. North .................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Hempstead at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S South at Wantagh..................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Clarke......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Malverne ........ 7 p.m.

Uniondale’s wrestling roster is minus an All-County returnee for the first time in many years, coach Tim Godoy said, but not without talent, chemistry and senior leadership. “Last season was a bit of a mixed bag,” said Godoy, in his 27th year at the helm. “We were young and a little inconsistent. As a program, we had to hit the reboot button after Covid. It was a big obstacle that we had to overcome and we’re finally moving in the right direction.” The Knights still managed to place a solid 15th in the county last winter, led by then-senior Angel Banegas, who reached the 118-pound final and went on to place fourth in the state. He was also the second-ever All-American in program history. Several award-winners and a handful of others with county tournament experience return to lead Godoy’s seniorladen squad. He said the conference appears wide open on paper with only

Freeport (first) and Massapequa ranked above the Knights. “We’re capable of winning it,” he said. Sophomore Joshua Pierre-Paul, coming off an All-Conference campaign and a busy offseason, sets the tone for Uniondale in the lower weights. He won 8 of his first 10 matches and Godoy considers him as a darkhorse to earn his way onto the All-County podium. “He came on strong late last season and hasn’t slowed down,” said Godoy, who’s assisted by Harold Coffin and Adrian Berry. “He has a tremendous amount of ability and never tires.” Senior Jorge Gomez (124 pounds) is on a mission after falling one win shy of All-County. “He has what it takes and is a full 6-minute wrestler,” Godoy said. “He’s seasoned and is looking to prove people wrong and take the next step.” Battle tested senior Brandon Juncal (131) is a returning county qualifier who brings excellent footwork. “If he can turn those close matches around, he can break through and go far,” Godoy said. Senior Luis Lizama (215), one of the

school’s top football players, is explosive on the mat and eager to earn AllCounty honors following a heartbreaking defeat in what they call the “blood round” last season. “He’s hungry and ranked among the county title contenders,” Godoy said. “I don’t think he’s worried about rankings. He’s just taking things one match at a time.” Junior Jaden Lewis-White (285) is another football player looking to make noise and picked up some quality December wins, Godoy said. “He was in a stacked qualifier last year but this year 285 is wide-open,” the coach noted. Scrappy sophomore Tajae Tamar starts at 101 and broke out of the gate strong. Senior Oscar Aparicio (116) has an All-Conference resume and is exciting to watch, Godoy said. Seniors Ikenna Okoye (160) and Beckan Caracamo (145) are also important pieces of the dual meet lineup, Godoy said. “The kids put in a ton of offseason work and there’s great chemistry in the room,” Godoy said. “I’m cautiously optimistic we’re going to have a very positive season.”

Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m. Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Baldwin ................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Carey at Elmont ...........................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Mepham at East Meadow ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. North at West Hemp...............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Hewlett....................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Herricks at V.S. Central..................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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Sophomore Tajae Tamar, top, is off to a fast start for the Knights, who are looking for chemistry and leadership to key a successful season.

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exam will now have only two sections instead of three. It will be an hour shorter. The use of calculators will be allowed throughout the math section. And the test will use computerized adaptive testing, or CAT, technology to adapt the questions in real time, assessing each student’s abilities and providing more or less difficult questions based on their performance. Students will also get the results much more quickly than in the past, when they waited two weeks to a month for their scores. “We are still developing strategies to ensure that our students are successful on the new SAT, but we are starting with teacher and staff training so they can integrate those strategies in our daily classroom instruction,” Darrisaw-Akil said, adding that she believes faster turnaround times will allow students to sign up for additional resources if they want to improve their scores. The PSATs are already reflecting the changes, with districts across Nassau County using practice tests to become accustomed to the new exams. “It was a shorter test, which was good for the kids,” Richard Schaffer, principal of East Rockaway High School, said. “I think they’re more used to digital platforms for testing now, so it’s not totally brand new.” T he SAT has historically been administered on weekends, so as not to interfere with the regular school day. But the College Board, which creates and distributes the exams, is now requiring schools that host the tests on weekends to be designated “national” testing sites, meaning that any student, from any district, can sign up to take the test at that school alongside its students. Matthew Sarosy, principal of Lynbrook High School, expressed his frustration with this specific change, saying that it “creates an incredible disruption to the academic process.” “So what the College Board is forcing us to do is to bring the tests in during the week — because if you do it during the week, then you can test only your own students,” Sarosy added. “We did that for the PSATs, and it created an incredible amount of interruption to instruction.” Overall, however, the consensus on the new format among school administrators across the county appears mostly positive, and districts are working to make sure their students aren’t just ready for the digital exam, but prepared to knock it out the park. “Our district has invested in expanding college access to students by creating a College and Career Center to suppor t students and their f amilies through all aspects of the college application process,” Darrisaw-Akil said. “We are committed to ensuring that all students — but particularly our firstgeneration college students — are well informed and equipped to navigate the college process and new testing format.”

Loans offer financial lifeline after flooding By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces. Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof. But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available. The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment. The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website. Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.” When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs. The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

“The interest rate for homeowners and renters can be as low 2.5 percent compared with say, 20 percent on a credit card,” Gadbois said. “That’s a big difference. That’s thousands of dollars you would avoid having to pay up.” The SBA also can offer an interestfree repayment window at the start of the loan — usually for 12 months — and

generally, borrowers have up to 30 years to pay it off. “When people go through some kind of catastrophic event such as flooding or a tornado that disrupts their home or lifestyle at home, it’s almost like there’s a little mini tornado going on in their mind,” Gadbois said. “And, so, everything stops. The spending stops. They have to redistribute or reassess what’s going on.” Often that “reassessing” comes in the form of tightening their spending bills, laying off staff, or rolling back their business expenses, she said. The SBA loans are intended to reduce or reverse this financial downturn by stabilizing people’s expectations of their financial future, and thus keep their budgets in order and their businesses afloat. But other forces at play may make these loans more appealing over others. Those already weighed down with repaying multiple credit cards or credit card loans may be less willing to take on more debt, no matter how generous the terms of repayment. But Gadbois says it’s better to apply and have the option than to be shut out entirely. “If you’re approved for the loan, you have up to 60 days to decide whether you want to take it or not,” she said. “Applying before the deadline is important because it preserves your options for you and your family.”

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‘Showtime’ at the Nassau Coliseum 5:00 am Brotherhood hosts championship game at the coliseum By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Somebody tell the Long Island Nets to move over — there is a new basketball team taking over the Nassau Coliseum and they are called “Showtime.” Showtime, a basketball team in the 5 am Brotherhood’s men’s league, which just concluded its second season, held this season’s championship game on the same floor that the Nets play on at the coliseum. “It was a great experience getting to play inside the coliseum with my brothers,” said Chris Bryant, a Showtime player from Roosevelt who played a major part in their win over the opposing team, Mobb Deep 35-32. “When I first walked in, I was just hit with a feeling of gratefulness,” he explained, “but I was also trying to keep my composure ChRIs BRyANt since there was Showtime player, still a game to Roosevelt be played, it was definitely an unforgettable moment and a great way to end the year.” The 5 am Brotherhood usually plays their games in Port Jefferson, but through his connections, league CEO, John Peloso, was able to secure the coliseum and even got each team their own locker room. For only being the second season we had so far, this just shows us that the sky’s the limit,” said Peloso, “there will be so much this league and community will do, and I think this experience opened the doors to so much more for this league and everyone involved.” Dominique Williams, CEO of Skillmatic, a personal training and basketball development program for individuals and teams based in Freeport and one of the game’s sponsors, couldn’t believe the turnout that the game ensued — selling over 130 tickets with as many in attendance. “This experience was more rewarding than anything,” Williams said, “the fact that we went from almost a hole in the wall situation, literally renting gym space out of our own pockets, to now playing a championship game at a very nice and well-known facility like the Nassau Coliseum.” “Playing in front of such a large crowd made the experience even better, especially seeing so many familiar faces out there, we were all excited to play in front of our friends and families,” said Bryant. “I believe this game was a huge moment for everyone involved, the league, the players, and it even created a great experience for the

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Showtime, this season’s 5 am Brotherhood champions, huddling before the game and discussing the game plan going into the matchup.

Chris Bryant of Roosevelt, makes a big time rejection at the rim, helping lead Showtime to their victory that came down to the wire. Marcel Seymore, a point guard for Mobb Deep, being helped up off the ground by one of his teammates after being fouled.

Roy Isaac, a Showtime member from Freeport, jumping for the opening tip against the 6-6, 250 pound humanmonster, Gerrel Irving from Bay Shore. crowd, who were very involved in the game.” “This championship game definitely is a turning point for the league, and I am honored to be part of the 5 AM brotherhood,” said Roy Isaac, another member of Showtime from Freeport.

The court, usually occupied by the Long Island Nets, was taken over by the 5 am Brotherhood for their championship matchup between this season’s best two teams, Showtime and Mobb Deep 35-32.

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Pro women’s hockey coming to UBS Arena By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena. The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont. “We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.” The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion. Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019. She also finished the 2020 season as one of the Top 10 scorers in the NCAA. Micah Zandee-Hart will lead the

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“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.” Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut. The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship. Playoffs begin the week of May 6. Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney flair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments. Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4. This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.” Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love. In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “find the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams. That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast. It’s a magical moment — each and every time. “Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.” Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour. “Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.” In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit. “I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.” • Thursday through Sunday. Of course, Disney was a Jan. 4-7; times vary part of her world growing up, • Tickets start at $25; available so being with the tour now is at Ticketmaster.com or a natural extension of Terpos DisneyOnIce.com • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead fondness for the stories and Turnpike, Elmont characters. “I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds. The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams. “We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says. “The Disney magic is all around us.” As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well. “There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters. “Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us. The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters. “We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.” As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena. “I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.” And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour. It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that. Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros. Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business. This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Jan. 7, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

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Art Exhibition An exciting evening of art awaits at the Works on Paper Exhibition, with opening reception, Saturday, Jan. 6 at Westbury Arts, 7 to 9 p.m. This celebration of creativity and showcases a diverse collection of stunning artworks. Discover the beauty and intricacy of various art forms, including drawings, prints, and mixed media pieces. Immerse yourself in the world of paper art and witness the talent of our member artists. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available directly across the street from Westbury Arts. 255 Schenck Ave., Westbury.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Let’s Skate Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Enjoy the Musart New Year Children’s Museum’s popular Concert, Sunday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. at Adelphi University Performing “Snowflake Sock Skating rink Arts Center. Hear an enchanting returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and performance to celebrate the take a spin on the indoor start of the New Year. 1 South Ave., Garden City. Call (516) 877- rink, made from a high-tech 4000 or visit Adelphi.edu/pac for synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around information. without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As Free flu shots and visitors step off the “ice” Covid boosters they can jump into winter Uniondale Public Library, dramatic play in Snowflake in partnership with Mount Village. Become a baker in Sinai of South Nassau, offers the holiday sweet shop, step flu shots and Covid boosters inside a giant snowman and for all, Thursday, Jan. 4. No serve up some hot cocoa, registration required. Shots take a turn in the rink will be administered from “ticket booth” and “warm 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the up” around a rink side “fire lower level of the library.400 pit.” Long Island Children’s Uniondale Ave. Visit Museum, Museum Row, UniondaleLibrary.org/events Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or call (516) 489-2220 for more or LICM.org. information.

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“Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

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MLK Day Craft for Kids Adolescents in pre-k and younger are invited to join Uniondale Library’s own Miss Anita to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a fun, free craft, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. to noon. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/events to register or call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

Nostrand Gardens Civic Association Meeting The Nostrand Gardens Civic Association holds its first meeting of the new year on Monday, Jan. 8, 7-8 p.m., at Uniondale Library. 400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/events or call (516) 4892220 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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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/10/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 4/24. ROOSEVELT Roosevelt Childrens Academy Charter School Inc., Renewal of grant to maintain one detached illuminated single-faced scrolling LED reader board monument sign (not permitted) overall size 50 sq. ft. (32 sq. ft. permitted)., N/W cor. W. Centennial Ave. & Long Beach Ave. running thru to Debevoise Ave., a/k/a 200 W. Centennial Ave. 18/24. UNIONDALE Guillermo Ramirez Soriano, Martira Alduey de Ramirez & Zuleica Y. Herrera Alduey, Variances, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain roof over & exterior basement stairs attached to dwelling., E/s Greengrove Ave., 40’ N/o Webster Ave., a/k/a 361 Greengrove Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 28/24. UNIONDALE Edwin Vela, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, maintain 1-story addition attached to dwelling., W/s Fenimore Ave., 232.68’ S/o Cedar St., a/k/a 474 Fenimore Ave. 31/24. ROOSEVELT Sarah Cheema, Basharat Ali & Anum Khan, Variance, front yard setback on Woods Ave. & Abbott Pl., construct 2-story addition, 2nd story terrace both attached to dwelling & interior alterations in excess of 50% (new c/o required)., N/E cor. Woods Ave. & Abbott Pl., a/k/a 72 Woods Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Roosevelt & Uniondale within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is

https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144098

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDYMAC BANK F.S.B., V. MARC MOISE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 22, 2009, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. is the Plaintiff and MARC MOISE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 1, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 644 EDGEMERE AVE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 36, Block 124, Lot 86-88: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN UNIONDALE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012287/2008. Michael G. Zapson, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144116 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4, V. HAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 7, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 is the Plaintiff and HAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 16, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 504 DECATUR STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 50, Block 122, Lot 104, 242, 243, 680 & 681: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 605953/2018. Nicholas Ferrar, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143761

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. BEVERLY A. GIBBS, et al, Defts. Index #613853/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 2, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 55, Block 494, Lot 12-14. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100939 143747

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLC FKA KONDAUR CAPITAL CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs. JOSE A. PACHECO A/K/A JOSE PACHECO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 327 Maple Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 502 and Lots 504-506 & 701. Approximate amount of judgment is $758,849.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614230/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143751

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. JACY L. CAMPBELL, AS PURPORTED ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WINSTON CAMPBELL A/K/A WINSTON W. CAMPBELL A/K/A WINSTON WASHINGTON CAMPBELL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2024 at

of selling illegal fireworks The reportedly careless display of fireworks at a Uniondale discount store resulted in the arrest of the store’s proprietor last week. Detectives from the Nassau County Police Department arson and bomb squad visited 99 Cents Dollar Discount Store on Jerusalem Avenue on the evening of Dec. 27. There they reportedly saw several boxes of fireworks displayed for sale near

the cashier. They arrested Mohammad Yousuf, 65, of Brookside Avenue, while confiscating nearly 500 different firework items, according to the report. Yousuf was charged with multiple offenses, including unlawfully selling fireworks. He was arraigned the next day. — Reine Bethany

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On Dec. 23 at 7:09 p.m., Andrew Grant, 46, of Oyster Bay, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Macy’s in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 24 at 12:30 p.m., Shariff Jones, 33, of Hempstead, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 24 at 7:40 p.m., Kathleen Bagwell, 32, of New York, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Macy’s in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 26 at 9 a.m., Mirna Maravilla, 37, of Uniondale, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Target at 500 W. Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream. On Dec. 27 at 4:15 p.m., Matthew Macias, 19, of Maywood, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 27 at 6:20 p.m., Crystal Wilson, 30, of Laurelton, and Ronique D. Barrett, 34, of Jamaica, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from J.C. Penny in Roosevelt Field Mall.

On Dec. 21 between 1:15 and 1:33 p.m., assorted items were allegedly stolen from the Mitchel Field Commissary at 84 West Road in Uniondale. On Dec. 24 between 1:50 and 1:55 a.m., and unknown man allegedly stole assorted items from the 7-Eleven at 333 Oak St. in Uniondale. On Dec. 11 at 7:52 p.m., Tiffany Stewart, 28, of Hempstead, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 14 at 8:30 p.m., Tymeisha Walker 19, of Freeport, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Burlington at 650 Stewart Ave. in Uniondale. On Dec. 22 at 3:03 p.m., Natia T. Burl, 37, of Freeport, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Dec. 23 at 2:03 p.m., Kelly Giraldo, 28, of Middle Village, and Estefany Viera-San Martin, 28, of Elmhurst, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from JCPenney in Roosevelt field Mall. On Dec. 23 at 3:32 p.m., Vladimir Chadan Flores, 28, and Sherley Chadan Naranjo, 21, both of Corona, were arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Macy’s in Roosevelt Field Mall.

CRIMInaL MISChIEf

On Dec. 24 at 5:20 p.m., Bobby Crowell, 64, was arrested for alleged criminal mischief perpetrated against the 7-Eleven at 333 Oak St. in Uniondale.

Public Notices

2:30 p.m., premises known as 1090 Fayette Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 346 and Lots 17 and 18. Approximate amount of judgment is $217,832.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612060/2022. 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. Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 221028-2 143749

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Solomon Lightner, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Bernice Lightner; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 11, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 36 Conlon Road, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 55 Block 549 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $609,777.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to

provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008609/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 29, 2023 143903 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain. For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since. A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

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ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County. Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening. For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

ith the nation so divided, the presidential race will be like no other.

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached. The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting. Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again! Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods. While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect. Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator. Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus. Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates. I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

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home with their parents. In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort. Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal. Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members. One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

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School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system. One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues. It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border? To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour. These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county. But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters? The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024. Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces. The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia. We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow. And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald. In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas. And then there was George Santos, the disgraced former congressman, who

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury. There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard. It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one. As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond? Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper. Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly. And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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he war in Ukraine has destabilized and polarized the international order. It pits two nucleararmed superpowers, the United States and Russia, against each other. Any miscalculation could take all of us to nuclear Armageddon. The war has created untold human misery. Ending it should be a top priority for humankind. How can it be ended, and on what terms? Conventional wisdom holds that wars end in one of two ways. Either one side wins and the other loses, or JerrY they negotiate a peace agreement tetaLman by coming to an understanding that both sides can live with. The Russian invasion of Ukraine currently looks like a stalemate, with little territory having been won or lost last year and both sides seemingly adhering to a position requiring total victory. Russia seems to be playing the long game of waiting out the resolve of the West to fund and support Ukraine. Sanctions on Russia have had an effect, but it still sells oil to China, India, and

much of the world. Ukraine’s goal is to regain its lost territory, maintain its current territory and achieve security against future invasions. Russia wants to control all of Ukraine, and wants to prevent it from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The question is, can a peace agreement be made that both sides can live with? Countries at war start to look for alternatives when victory is no longer assured, or likely. This war has reached that point. Negotiations give countries options in a nowin situation. Are the parties ready to negotiate? Peace agreements are reached by making a win-win deal in which both sides get something they want out of it. Of course, they need to compromise and give up some things as well. Russian President Vladimir Putin is obviously a key to any peace deal, because he must be willing to negotiate and implement any agreement that is reached. The other key is Ukraine, whose territory has been invaded, occupied and annexed by Russia. The “deciders” will be Russia (essentially Putin) and Ukraine (the administration of Volodymyr Zelen-

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Lower the revenue projections for congestion pricing To the Editor: I recommend that congestion pricing legislation be amended to remove the projection of $1 billion in toll revenue. There should not be any minimum mandatory revenue amount, which would allow a much more affordable toll, instead of $15. London collects much less revenue with its Congestion Charge, and requiring $1 billion in yearly revenue is arbitrary and regressive. SANJEEV RAmCHANdRA Phoenix

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sky). They will be the ones with representatives at the negotiating table. Beyond the table, there are other influencers, such as those who support Ukraine with arms and funding — the European Union and the United States. And there are those who tacitly support Russia by continuing commerce with Putin, and by not voting in the United Nations to sanction Russia. If an understanding and peace settlement is to be reached between the combatants, we must consider what institution is most capable of facilitating the necessary negotiations. The U.N. is the logical party for this task because, according to its charter, its goal is to “prevent the scourge of war.” Unfortunately, the U.N. Security Council is hobbled by the fact that Russia and the other great powers that emerged victorious in World War II – the United States, France, the United Kingdom and China – exercise veto power. And Russia has vetoed Security Council action in connection with the Ukraine war. The International Court of Justice was foreseen by the U.N. Charter as the primary method of resolution of dis-

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted. The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients. These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support. many of them struggle with PTSd, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted. If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide. But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

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putes between countries, offering law as an alternative to war. But laws need enforcement, and the ICJ has none. Its order that Russia “immediately suspend” military operations in Ukraine nearly two years ago was utterly ignored. But this doesn’t prevent the U.N. secretary-general, António Guterres, from organizing serious peace negotiations. The role of the secretary-general is that of chief diplomat for all nations. He is charged with mediation and appointment of envoys to broker peace agreements. In getting such negotiations off the ground, Guterres might find it useful to draw on countries such as China or Turkey, both of which have a rapport with Putin. The United Nations, the world’s largest and most important international peace organization, is the logical place to organize these negotiations. It must also move forward with reforming the Security Council, thereby ending its paralysis when it comes to enforcing world peace and security. We can move from war to law by reforming and strengthening the United Nations, but it will take some creative thinking and action by all of us.

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