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Ready to walk Jerusalem Ave? AARP and Vision Long Island host walkability audit that they are negotiable by more than one person side by side, and that pedestrians with disabilities Uniondale’s Jerusalem Ave- can use them comfortably and nue, which sees over 20,000 vehi- safely as well.

“What I’ve seen on Jerusalem cles a day and is known for serious accidents, may be getting a Avenue — I’m being honest with you, it is scary,” said Bynoe, much-needed makeover.

The Greater Uniondale Area “Jerusalem Avenue makes me Action Coalition, County Legis- nervous.”

Bynoe has been lator Siela Bynoe, campaigning for reAARP and Vision election in the area for Long Island — a nonmonths, though she profit that advocates currently represents for more livable, ecoonly the northern part nomically sustainable, of Uniondale. If she is and environmentally re-elected to the 2nd responsible growth on Legislative District Long Island — took seat, newly drawn dispart in a “walkability” SiELA ByNOE trict lines would go audit on Jerusalem County legislator into effect, making all and Uniondale AveUniondale residents nues last Friday “When I learned that Vision her constituents.

The audits also check on Long Island was going to come to Uniondale and walk on Union- whether crosswalks are clearly dale Avenue,” Bynoe said, “I labeled, and whether red lights asked them to reconsider and give pedestrians enough time to include Jerusalem Avenue, cross. According to some of because I felt like Jerusalem pre- those who took part, they did not. sented more immediate issues.”

“The measured time it takes The audits, organized by AARP and Vision Long Island, to cross is really important,” Jeannine Maynard, president of are methodical assessments of how “friendly” an area is for the Greater Uniondale Area p e d e s t r i a n s. P a r t i c i p a n t s Action Coalition, explained. describe and measure, among “About a third of our community other factors, the conditions and COntInueD On PAge 16 the width of sidewalks, to ensure

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erusalem Avenue makes me nervous.

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Cantor Benjamin Warschawski, of the Merrick Jewish Centre, and Cantor Joshua Diamond, of Congregation Beth Ohr, led attendees in ‘Avinu she-ba-shamayim,’ — ‘A Prayer for the State of Israel’ — during an emotional vigil on Monday night for South Shore synagogues.

Synagogues reflect on conflict in Israel

By JORDAN VALLONE

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There were no words to describe the feeling that resonated throughout the Merrick Jewish Centre last week. Hundreds gathered from South Shore synagogues in sadness, frustration and anger over the staggering violence in Israel over the weekend.

That’s all after Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that occupies the Gaza strip, and is

considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union, attacked Israel, killing nearly 1,000 Israelis and taking hundreds captive.

Israel launched a counterattack, and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, warned of “a long and difficult war” on Sunday. Palestinian authorities estimated that at least 800 people were killed in the retaliatory attacks.

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50 years of hip-hop coming to Hempstead village Friday

October 19, 2023 — UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON

By REINE BETHANY

Want to go?

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When Michael “Wonder Mike” Wright, Henry “Big Bank Hank” Johnson, and Guy “Master Gee” O’Brien first belted out “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979, they couldn’t have known that it would become a worldwide phenomenon.

They certainly could not have predicted that, 44 years later, they would be heading for Hempstead Village’s historic Denton Green, sharing a stage with Rob Base.

Base’s 1988 platinum hit, “It Takes Two,” recorded with his friend DJ E-Z Rock, has by now traveled around the world countless times.

These geniuses of the worldwide music phenomenon known as hip-hop will bring their verbal brilliance, their complex combinations of rhythm and electronics, and their tongue-in-cheek humor to fans of all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.

Rob Base will be coming without DJ E-Z Rock, who died in 2014, and the Sugarhill trio, having lost “Big Bank Hank” in 2014, now consists of Wonder Mike, Master Gee, and another early member of Sugarhill, Henry “Hen Dogg” Williams.

All of these artists have continued experimenting, creating, and performing across the decades.

Among the historic artists being celebrated are Melvin “Melle Mel” Glover

Space is limited, so RSVP by visiting bit.ly/50thAnnivOfHipHop.

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Hip-hop legends Sugarhill Gang will be among those performing at the rescheduled Hempstead village hip-hop celebration on Oct. 20. and Scorpio of the South Bronx group The Furious Five, Queens rapper Roxanne Shante, former Def Squad member Keith Murray, and Hempstead Village’s own child-rapper prodigy, Andre Levins, known professionally as A+, who started his career with Def Jam records in 1995 at age 14.

The famed DJ Mister Cee (Calvin LeBrun of Bedford-Stuyvesant), who is an American record executive, broadcaster and radio personality, will be celebrated as well.

On the roster is Hempstead’s very own Victor Pratt, appearing as DJ Vic Lover. Pratt’s serves his community both as a musician and as a trustee on the Hempstead school board.

Though the artists hail from the Bronx to Englewood, New Jersey, as well as Hempstead, they all will surely have a sense of coming home. Long Island has been a dynamo generating hip-hop artists for decades.

A brief list of Long Island hip-hop performers would name another son of

Hempstead Village, Rahkeim Calief Meyer, known to fans as Roc Marciano, who has never stopped producing albums, in groups or on his own, since he debuted with the Flipmode Squad in 2000.

Then there are Rakim, born William Michael Griffin, Jr., from Wyandanch, and his friend from Queens, Eric B., famed for many hits including “Chinese Arithmetic”; Daniel “MF Doom” Dumile, who with his brother Dingilizwe “DJ Subroc” Dumile formed the group KMD in 1988; Trevor George Smith, Jr., professionally known as “Busta Rhymes,” who made his home in Uniondale after moving there at age 12 from East Flatbush; Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, a Long Island native who was the frontman and lead singer for Public Enemy.

The list would continue with the Amityville-bor n group De La Soul, whose members, Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, David “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and Vincent “Maseo” Mason, formed the group in high school and produced the masterpiece album “3 Feet High and Rising” in 1989.

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‘Ayiti Pap Peri’ selected for audiences at Chelsea Film Festival

UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON — October 19, 2023

Documentary premiered locally at Hofstra University

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

For a locale such as Uniondale — which has a significant contingent of Haitian-born and Haitian-descent residents — the message in Cassandre Thrasybule’s “Ayiti Pap Peri” holds intense meaning, and a call to action.

The documentary premiered at Hofstra University last June. And while the film acknowledges the nation’s grave problems of gang warfare, economic insecurity, and natural disasters — the message is one of hope.

“Ayiti Pap Peri” depicts the resilience and ingenuity of Haitians who have brought education for children, education for farmers, and financial wealth to their struggling country — either through persistently remaining there through disasters like the 2010 and 2023 earthquakes, or returning from the United States to start new businesses and schools in their homeland. Or contributing financially from the Haitian Diaspora.

This film — which means NAIkA CHARlEs “Haiti will not D’HAITI perish” — Co-founder, Project picked up anothSaint Anne er big credential following its Hofstra debut last summer. It was selected to be presented last weekend at the Chelsea Film Festival. The documentary was part of the lineup at the Regal Union Square theater in Manhattan, which included a Q&A after the film, its message was magnified as four members of the film’s extensive team described what they endured in order to get it made at all.

When choosing participants who would be profiled in the documentary, Thrasybule said she looked for people who were sincerely working to do good in Haiti — not temporarily, but for the long term.

“I wanted to make sure that five years down the line, six years down the line, those people would still be working for Haiti,” Thrasybule said. “We have so many challenges, so many obstacles in Haiti. We started the process in 2019, and we are now in 2023. And all of my participants are still in Haiti.”

Filming was, in itself, not only a financial risk, but a potentially mortal one.

“It’s a huge challenge for us all — Nikita, Patrick, Cassandre, and everyone who travels to Haiti,” said Naika Charles D’Haiti, co-founder of Project Saint Anne, a nonprofit that educates and feeds children in Camp-Perrin on Haiti’s western peninsula.

“To actually get there safely to do the work and to continuously go back. We traveled to Haiti because we need to do the work ourselves, as Haitian people.”

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The team traveling to promote the documentary ‘Ayiti Pap Peri’ and its cause — strengthening Haiti — were tourism entrepreneur Nikita Sejour, documentary director Cassandre Thrasybule, documentary editor Patrick Ulysse, and educator Naika Charles D’Haiti.

Courtesy Cassandra Thrasybule Courtesy Cassandra Thrasybule

Haitian musician Clement Keke Belizaire expressed distress at the divisions in Haitian society, and said Haiti’s diversity should be relied on as a strength. He was part of the documentary ‘Ayiti Pap Peri.’ sometimes influenced the travel schedule.

“Each time I’m going, you always hear about something happening, unfortunately, and I keep asking myself, ‘Is it worth it?’” Thrasybule said.

“Should I go risk my life? Because that’s what it was.”

To get from the Port-au-Prince airport to a location called Vallue, where Diaspora entrepreneur Nikita Sejour and her husband established Hotelierie Villa BanYen, Thrasybule had to pass through a gang-infested area that was particularly dangerous between 3 and 5 p.m.

“So I think I landed about 1:30,” Thrasybule said, adding her friends “picked me up and said, ‘We have to go now, before 3.’ All those risk factors, yeah.”

The aspect that made the project worthwhile, said film editor Patrick Ulysse, was the message of hope the doc-

umentary carries for Haitians because it represented a range of societal groups persisting through the difficulties.

“The doctors will be able to see, as a doctor, I can do this,” Ulysse said.

“Teachers will be able to say, as a teacher, ‘I can do this.’ The philanthropists, the musicians — I think everybody will get the idea of, ‘If they can do it, I can do it, too.’”

Sejour summed up the tremendous draw that their homeland has for the documentary’s team, motivating them to continue their restorative work.

“It’s the country, it’s the weather, it’s the air that we breathe,” Sejour said.

“It’s the people and the diversity. It’s so beautifully diverse that you can be from anywhere in the Caribbean — but when you’re from Haiti, you have the ‘it’ factor.”

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Charlot Lherisson, 25, who sells packaged fruit from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., believes that Haiti will not perish because it still can change. His voice was included as part of the documentary, ‘Ayiti Pap Peri,’ which screened at Hofstra University.

To support ‘Ayiti Pap Peri’ Several options exist for supporting the mission of Cassandre Thrasybule’s moving documentary, ‘Ayiti Pap Peri,’ including through its website at AyitiPapPeri.com.

Information about showing the film, donating to Thrasybule’s nonprofit — the Human Interaction Foundation — or buying T-shirts with the film’s logo, also can be found on the website online.

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Crime watCh

October 19, 2023 — UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON

Pedestrian killed on Peninsula A man was killed Monday while trying to cross Peninsula Boulevard.

It all happened just before 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 16, where police say a 73-year-old man was crossing near President Street in Hempstead village when a 2006 Nissan Altima — driven by a 33-year-old police did not identify — hit him.

The man crossing the street — Santos

Alfonso Garcia Avalos of Hempstead — suffered severe trauma, and was transported to a local hospital where he died, authorities said. The driver remained at the scene.

There were no other injuries.

Police also did not say if charges were pending, but only that the investigation was continuing.

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A 44-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash at the end of last month.

The man was driving a 2013 Taizhou motor scooter on Front Street near Ingraham Boulevard in Hempstead village when he was hit by a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro driven by a 78-year-old man.

The Camaro was making a left turn onto Ingraham just after 7 p.m., on Sept.

30, when police said he struck the scooter.

The 44-year-old suffered severe trauma, and was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.

The Camaro driver remained at the scene, but police did not identify him, or say if there were any charges pending against him.

Police also did not identify the scooter rider, but did note the investigation is ongoing.

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Field Mall.

On Oct. 7, at 3:38 p.m., Christopher Hambrite, 34, of Roosevelt, was arrested for shoplifting from Family Dollar on Nassau Road in Uniondale.

On Oct. 7, at 6:48 p.m., Laquanda Bage Bishop, 39, of Staten Island, was arrested for shoplifting from J.C. Penney in Roosevelt Field Mall.

On Oct. 9, at 4:03 p.m., Mohammed Yamin, 19, of Hewlett, was arrested for shoplifting from Nordstrom in Roosevelt Field Mall.

On Oct. 9, at 4:49 p.m,, Jordan T. Bryant, 32, of Brookly, and Eyesha Renee Ross, 33, of Hempstead, were arrested for shoplifting from Saks Off 5th Avenue at 1070 Old Country Road.

On Oct. 11, at 12:52 p.m., two persons were arrested for shoplifting from J.C. Penney in Roosevelt Field Mall: Hanna Meza Reyes, 19, of Locust Valley, and Edlyn V. Reyesarias, 32, of Sea Cliff.

On Oct. 6, reported at 5:30 p.m., assorted items were removed without the victim’s knowledge from a vehicle parked on Davis Avenue in Uniondale.

On Oct. 8, reported at 8:45 a.m., items were removed from a vehicle in the parking lot of Roosevelt Field Mall without the owner’s knowledge or permission.

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On Oct. 5, reported at 12:56 p.m., an unknown male removed assorted items from Macy’s in Roosevelt Field Mall.

On Oct. 5, reported at 7:52 p.m., in MCM, a store in Roosevelt Field Mall, an unknown male removed two wallets from a victim in the store.

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On Oct. 6, at 1:45 p.m., Adel R.B. Kellel, 67, of New Hyde Park, was arrested for shoplifting from Nordstrom in Roosevelt

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Saturday is Great Give Back Day at Uniondale Public Library

By REINE BETHANY

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Mara Marin, director of the Uniondale Public Library, explained the layout of the Great Give Back scheduled for Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., in front of the library. If the weather is adverse, the festival of performers and activities will be moved indoors. for rain.

“We will make a decision probably the day before,” said Marin. “If there is a greater than 50 percent chance of rain, we will put it downstairs. We have our theater for the performers.

We have that whole hallway for the tables. And we have our large meeting room for children and teens programs.”

• Noon to 4 p.m.: Free School Supplies Distribution, one bag per child in a family.

• Noon to 4 p.m.: “Unplugged Family Time,” reliving nonelectronic games from jacks to playing cards. Travel game giveaway while supplies last.

• Noon to 4 p.m.: Teens will make “Bookmarks for Homebound Patrons,” to be included with homebound delivery and outreach services of the library.

• 1 to 1:40 p.m.: Hip-Hop Musical Performance to honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, with hiphop artist Warren Wint and his DJ Toni Gotmoves.

• 2 to 3 p.m. “From Temptations to Legends: A Journey of R&B Greats,” sung and played by James Ackies.

Oct. 21-28: Baby diaper drive in the lobby and personal hygiene items collection in the Teen Space. Donations go to the Mary Brennan INN on Madison Avenue in Hempstead.

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On Saturday, the Uniondale Public Library will participate once more in the Great Give Back. Across the years, the event has grown. It’s now a packed four hours of family fun that benefits both patrons and local charities.

“We make it festive,” said Library Director Mara Marin.

“Last year the general theme was Be Kind, and we had Be Kind to Pollinators. We gave away seeds and gardening things. This year, our teens are running a Spin the Wheel so the children can get candy, and the librarians are giving away pens, stickers, and books that we can no longer keep in our inventory.”

The event truly is a festival of giving.

Courtesy of Forester Financial, colorful bags of school supplies will be distributed on the newly landscaped lawn of the library, starting at noon, as long as the supply lasts.

Meanwhile, children and their families will enjoy “unplugged” traditional games, setting aside electronic devices to throw jacks and play hopscotch. Small travel games will be given out, one per family, until the supply runs out.

Teens will hang out in the sun on the lawn around the corner of the library, designing bookmarks for homebound patrons and collecting personal hygiene items for the needy. Their drive will continue in the library’s Teen Space through Oct. 28.

The flagged platform surrounding the flagpole near the door will accommodate the musical talents of hip-hop artist Warren Wint and his DJ, Toni Gotmoves, at 1 p.m., followed by singer James Ackies on the keyboard, tracing the legendary musicians of R&B over the past 60 years.

A baby diaper drive has been in progress for several weeks, and will continue through Oct. 28. The diapers can be dropped off at the event and in the library lobby.

Both the personal hygiene items and the diapers will be donated to the Mary Brennan INN on Madison Avenue in Hempstead Village.

The program, though planned for outdoors, won’t be canceled

UNIONDALE HERALD BEACON — October 19, 2023

Great Give Back schedule

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Bynoe makes difference by being a leader

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

With the recent shake-up of Nassau County legislative districts in Nassau County, Siela Bynoe is now set to represent all of Uniondale, Westbury and New Cassel, plus parts of Hempstead and Carle Place. That is, if she’s re-elected.

And not that it’s necessarily a given: Bynoe has spent weeks now introducing herself to many new constituents. But she expects her platform of education, advocacy and community service to shine through.

“My job at that door is to learn what is impacting residents, what are their concerns,” Bynoe told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “My hope is that they take away that I’m reachable, that I’m a grassroots leader, and most importantly, that I come away with some real tangible items to deliver on.”

The 46-year Westbury resident has served on the legislature since Robert Troiano’s exit in 2014. Now running for her fifth full term, Bynoe expects to keep pushing for legislation surrounding affordable housing, tenant living conditions, climate change, community walkability and traffic, police reform, and issues such as more paid time off for county employees.

Some of her legislative work includes passage of the Ground Water and Public Water Supply Facts Report Law, which requires the county health department to publish an annual report on the state of the public drinking water and implement water quality preservation strategies. She also pushed for the implementation of police body cameras for seven years before it finally passed in 2021.

“I want to make sure that we are looking at the best ways to protect families,” Bynoe said. That include not only some of her work surrounding traffic-calming, but mental and behavioral health as well.

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Siela Bynoe is out introducing herself to a whole new set of constituents following redistricting within the Nassau County Legislature.

Bynoe strongly believes that easy access to mental health resources is central in addressing some of the most pressing issues in modern society. She has passed legislation that secured unanimous, bipartisan support for a study and recommendation on alternative police responses to mental health crisis calls.

Responding to the study, Nassau County began integrating social workers into its police responses to mental health calls, and created its own mobile crisis unit — an on-the-go team of mental health professionals

who are dispatched where a law enforcement approach may not be appropriate.

Bynoe also pointed out that the state has more than $2.6 billion from a settlement with multiple drug manufacturers found responsible for the opioid epidemic. Of that, more than $55 million has been delivered to Nassau County, with a portion of it allocated for recovery, prevention and education.

Yet, according to Bynoe, none of this money has been spent.

“We have a tremendous opportunity to meet the needs of those who might be struggling with some level of addiction or behavioral health issues,” the county legislator said. “I’d like to play a role in finding innovative, impactful ways to use that money.”

But being a Democrat in a political minority on the legislature has its challenges.

“When you’re in the minority, you have to leverage your vote to make sure that the county executive’s plans include our streets,” Bynoe said. Case in point, the last capital plan that was coming through — I was working to try and get additional streets included and I was getting some pushback, so it helped that a third party (AARP and Vision Long Island) came out with a report that indicated that these streets were dangerous.

And that was my leveraging point.”

As a result, Bynoe said she secured $41 million for improvements to Hempstead village’s roadways.

“For me, it’s about projecting families, investing in our communities,” Bynoe said, “and making sure that we’re engaging our young people.”

Campbell: Organize, educate constituents

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Karin Campbell has worked in the public sector so extensively, she knows exactly what she hopes to accomplish if she is elected to the Nassau County Legislature.

“I’m very excited to bring accurate information back to the community,” Campbell told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “There needs to be a restoration of civic education so people understand how their concerns are resolved. I have people that call me every election. They have no idea who’s running, no clue whom they should vote for.”

And that’s a problem for the longtime Westbury resident — who is actually neighbors with her opponent, incumbent legislator Siela Bynoe.

Following her career with Amtrak and the Long Island Rail Road, Campbell has been active as a businesswoman, substitute teacher, Cub Scout leader, sixterm member of the Westbury school board, and case manager for the Ammerman House, a transitional home in Mineola where people live while finding permanent housing.

Now, it’s just about getting her message out to voters.

Campbell has used every tool available to her: social media, traditional news outlets, civic association groups, Zoom online videoconferencing meetings, and even knocking on doors. She not only wants to let her potential constituents know what is happening, but also wants to encourage them to become part of the process.

“People love being able to respond,” Campbell said, adding that widening the channels of information and response are part of building community strength.

“I do think organizing communities is key,” she said.

“To pull your resources together and connect keeps

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Karin Campbell is used to fighting for better communities, and now she wants to take that fight into the Nassau County Legislature. your community strong. You can be mighty and be a small community.”

Campbell is determined to see that funding for community needs will reach the people for whom it is intended.

“The funding comes,” she said. “I don’t have an answer as to why it does not always reach the areas it needs to reach. I know from serving in an elected position that, if you’re not in that room when the meeting

takes place, you don’t really get the real story. I’m seeking to get the real story.”

Housing also is a major focus for Campbell — one where she looks to find bipartisan support in the legislature.

“I think that we could agree on everyone having a place to live,” she said. “I know that the schools have been impacted by the increase in population. You can see it in the number of cars and the increase in crime.”

To address the population uptick, Campbell wants to improve access to resources for health, transportation, education, employment and housing. As a case manager, she is accustomed to dealing with a spectrum of social service organizations and government funding sources.

“We work with anyone that comes through the door of Ammerman House,” she said. “And, in terms of pooling resources and connecting people to services, it requires that I work with everyone, regardless of their affiliation or community” — and regardless of their language. Interpreters are often part of her team.

Party divisions in the legislature don’t intimidate Campbell. She has had to deal with diversity her entire life being African American.

“I think the biggest challenge for me has been that of being a minority woman in the Republican Party,” she said. “So, I have plenty of experience and practice in working with people that are not like myself.”

Campbell joined the GOP decades ago, feeling aligned with many of its values. But also believes minority representation is important to keep the party’s concerns in balance.

“To work with someone who’s not the same party affiliation, it’s just another day for me,” Campbell said.

“I see people as people.”

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Clavin’s getting hands dirty for your vote

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

It may be the biggest town in America, but for Donald Clavin, running Hempstead comes down to oldschool values: getting your hands dirty.

Whether it’s heading out in a snowstorm with the family dog, Brady, to help plow roads, or cleaning out storm drains before heavy rain, Clavin has made a reputation for not only leading, but also stepping in wherever needed.

“I like doing that stuff,” Clavin told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s fun and people laugh when they see me out there. But they get to know me.”

Clavin has made a point of visiting every town department to meet with as many employees as possible. Often, he said, town workers are surprised to see the supervisor hobnobbing with them.

“I went down to one building and someone was like, ‘We’ve never had a supervisor ever come here,’” Clavin said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, congratulations. Now you do.

That translates to the employees feeling a little more at ease with me. People say they work for me, and I tell them, ‘You don’t work for me. We work together.’”

Clavin was first elected supervisor in 2019, and was re-elected in 2021. The Republican served 18 years as the town’s receiver of taxes.

Clavin’s top issues are taxes, housing and infrastructure. If re-elected, he intends to achieve his goals by continuing to work in a bipartisan manner with people throughout the town. And crossing the aisle is something Clavin said he takes seriously, praising his deputy supervisor, Dorothy Goosby — a Democrat — for helping guide him to a deeper understanding of what their constituents need.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin has credited his success on making himself accessible to the town staffers, and not being afraid to reach across the aisle to help accomplish common goals.

“She’s my staunchest ally on the board,” Clavin said. “I’m a Republican and she’s a Democrat, but you know what? It’s resulted in a lot of harmony and a lot of success throughout every part of the town. I love Dorothy. She’s my buddy on the board.”

Clavin said his ability to work collaboratively with people from different political parties has resulted in better services. Case in point>? The Heatherwood Apartment development in West Hempstead, expected to provide nearly 430 housing units.

“We worked with the developer who worked with

the community,” Clavin said. “I’ve never been part of a hearing where there were dozens and dozens of residents who lived in an area and came to speak in support of it. That says to me that residents will embrace what’s going to fit in their community.”

Clavin pointed to other such housing complexes in Baldwin and Valley Stream as evidence he successfully worked to provide housing for residents.

Clavin’s tenure as supervisor has been marked by collaboration with different levels of government, which has resulted in more funding for storm remediation projects, upgraded roads, and improved parks facilities. That has come with the help of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who secured federal money for dredging projects, storm abatements, and helping to remove potential carcinogens in the water.

“It’s a good one-two punch,” Clavin said of having Schumer and D’Esposito a phone call away.

Clavin’s success as the supervisor comes from his dedication to working with people — whether they’re millionaire investors, elected officials, or neighbors.

“We’ve maintained taxes while enhancing services,” Clavin said. “In my first four budgets, we’ve either frozen or cut taxes. And, at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together.

“When residents look at D.C. or up in Albany, all they see is dysfunction. In the Town of Hempstead, we work together, and we are a bipartisan government.”

Nicks is all about helping the community

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

Whether it’s volunteering for her fire department, library or school, Olena Nicks says she is one of the most civically active people in Nassau County. Now, the Uniondale resident hopes to take that can-do attitude all the way to the Hempstead town supervisor’s office.

Nicks, a Democrat, is making her second run for town-wide office, after an unsuccessful campaign for clerk in 2021.

“I’ve been pretty civically involved in the community almost all my life,” Nicks told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “We’re at a pivotal time in the Town of Hempstead, and we need a leader who is going to come in with common-sense ideas for all of the residents.”

Nicks is a former captain of the Uniondale Fire Department, and currently serves on the Uniondale Public Library board of trustees. She also volunteers with multiple civic organizations. Because of her deep ties to the community and experience helping others, Nicks said one of her main ideas is for Hempstead to address housing needs for all. “’Affordable housing’ is like a dog whistle,” Nicks said. “People think it’s low-income, and that’s not what it means. What you can afford and what I can afford may be two different things. Right now, $4,000-a-month apartments are not affordable to most people.”

Nicks is in favor of creating housing in the right communities, not simply dumping apartment complexes in every neighborhood, or neighborhoods already saturated with apartments. To that end, if elected, Nicks would create a community task force to identify proper locations for affordable housing apartments.

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Olena Nicks says a lot of what the town does is a mystery to many people because information is available only in English. If elected Hempstead town supervisor, she plans to ensure better access. table to be able to flesh out the ideas,” Nicks said. “They know what’s best for their communities. We can’t just push housing on every single neighborhood. And we need to have stores on the bottom level and apartments above.

“That will help build downtowns. People will feel comfortable shopping and working and living in the same place.”

Nicks also said she would increase transparency and accessibility throughout the town. Hempstead, she added, must provide materials in multiple languages,

and improve its website.

“Some residents are not able to get the information that they’re looking for,” Nicks said. “Our entrepreneurs and small business owners have a difficult time with permitting and funding. We need to publish our notices and mailings in other languages to ensure that we are reflective of our communities. We have Hispanic speakers and Haitian Creole speakers who own homes and don’t get the information in their language.”

Similar to tax workshops offered throughout the town, Nicks wants to create seminars in multiple languages to better reach more people.

She also wants to expand the town’s use of social media — and make it, too, available in multiple languages — to give people quick recaps of board meetings and important notices. She also favors having board meeting agenda and minutes posted online in more languages than just English.

If elected, Nicks says she would work with county, state and federal officials and agencies to secure more funding for important infrastructure projects, especially since the county has experienced myriad failures recently — some of which are even being blamed for sinkholes that have opened up on some streets.

“We’re here to deliver a service, and it doesn’t matter what party someone belongs to,” Nicks said. “If I get into the supervisor’s seat, I will work with all elected officials to get the federal and state dollars Hempstead desperately needs.”

Ultimately, Nicks said her civic background is why Hempstead residents should vote for her. She is a neighbor who wants to help her neighbors.

“Anyone who sits in this role needs to never lose sight of the civic aspect because that’s the people you serve,” Nicks said. “I’m always out interacting with people and business owners.”

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News briefs

Police medics deliver baby There is a new resident calling Nassau County home this week — but her arrival was not what many might expect. The Nassau County Police Department was called out to the intersection of Front and Chester streets on Oct. 17 for a woman who was going into labor. They found her in the front seat of her car, too late to get to the hospital. Two police paramedics brought the young healthy girl into the world just before 9 a.m., and then took both mom and baby to a nearby hospital, where they both are doing well.

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Tracey Edwards, a longtime Long tive relationships with Long Island’s comIsland advocate and community leader, is munities and organizations is a critical the new senior vice president and New opportunity for Sands, and one I’m excitYork corporate social responsibility offi- ed to be leading,” Edwards said, in a cer for Las Vegas Sands. In this role, she’ll release. “In this role, I look forward to putoversee cor porate social ting my experience in municiresponsibility for the compapal government, public advony’s planned resort in Unioncacy, and community engagedale. ment to use to ensure that the “Tracey’s knowledge of proposed Sands project delivand commitment to corporate ers for Long Island.” responsibility truly makes her The Sands — which wants an outstanding choice for this to redevelop the Nassau Coliposition,” said Robert Goldseum site to turn into hotels, stein, chair and chief execuhigh-end stores, public meettive of Sands, in a release. “We ing spaces, a casino and spas know she will make a pro- Tracey Edwards — has already hosted multiple foundly important contribuprocurement academies that tion to our project in New York and have welcomed more than 1,000 Long beyond.”

Island small businesses with a focus on Edwards is currently the Long Island how minority, women and veteran-owned regional director of the NAACP, and is a enterprises can contract with the Sands. member of the NAACP national board of T h e o r g a n i z at i o n h a s a l re a dy directors. She is a former Huntington town announced a workforce training partnercouncilwoman, and an executive director ship with Nassau Community College, of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk. and plans for new degree programs with She most recently served as commis- Long Island University. sioner of the state Public Service ComIn addition, Sands established the mission, announcing her retirement from Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiathere just last week. tive as part of its global priority on youth “Nurturing collaborative and produc- education and mentoring.

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Desiré elected to NYSBBA Area 11 role

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At a celebration of her election to a director position with the New York State School Boards Association, Uniondale school board member Charmise Desiré received flowers from Uniondale School Board president Mary Bediako.

The Uniondale School District is thrilled that the New York State School Boards Association has announced that Charmise Desiré, a dedicated member of the Uniondale Board of Education, has been elected as the Area 11 director on its board of directors. Desiré’s election marks a significant achievement, and she will serve a two-year term, commencing on Jan. 1, 2024, and concluding on Dec. 31, 2025.

“Desiré’s selection as the Area 11 director is a testament to her commitment to educational excellence and her outstanding contributions to the Uniondale School Board,” said Superintendent Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil. “Her passion for promoting quality education and advocating for the needs of students, parents and educators has garnered widespread support,

making her a natural choice for this vital leadership role.”

Desiré will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of NYSSBA’s policies and initiatives, focusing on the diverse educational landscape within her district.

Her responsibilities will include representing the interests of her constituents, collaborating with fellow board members, and working diligently to improve educational opportunities for all New York State students.

Desiré’s election also coincides with the conclusion of B.A. Schoen’s term; Schoen has chosen not to seek reelection.

The Uniondale Board of Education extends its gratitude to B.A. Schoen for dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the NYSSBA Board of Directors. The Uniondale board members are

confident that Desiré will continue to build on the legacy of her predecessor while bringing fresh insights and perspectives to the board.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust that the NYSSBA members have placed in me,” Desiré said.

“I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members and stakeholders to make a positive impact on education in our region.”

The New York State School Boards Association is excited to welcome Desiré to the Board of Directors and anticipates her significant contributions to furthering the mission of NYSSBA. For more information about the NYSSBA and its leadership, please visit NYSSBA.org.

—Reine Bethany

Lawrence Road Middle celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lawrence Road Middle School held a Hispanic Heritage Assembly in its auditorium on Oct. 12.

The event brought Lawrence Road scholars together to collectively explore and enjoy the rich history and culture of Hispanic heritage.

“It’s important to celebrate their culture,” said Maria Ramirez, Spanish teacher at Lawrence Road. “Instead of feeling different, our differences make us stronger. That is how I feel, and when the students come out with their flags, they know they are represented, and they belong.”

At Lawrence Road, 61 percent of students identify as Hispanic.

Preparing for the assembly offered

scholars a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Hispanic culture, history, traditions and contributions. The scholars looked forward to gathering alongside their teachers and classmates to engage in a collective learning experience that celebrated the vibrant Hispanic heritage through dancing, singing and quizzes for treats.

The assembly featured parade of the flags of Central and South America and Mexico. The students had practiced for engaging performances. They presented orchestra pieces, songs by the chorus, and dance clubs that showcased the diverse cultural and ethnic history of the Hispanic community.

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Lawrence Road seventh graders held up flags of Latin and South American nations before heading to the stage to share fun facts about their countries.

Super science Saturdays return

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Superintendent Darrisaw-Akil interacting with a student and facilitator at Super Science Saturday.

The Uniondale School District hosted the return of Super Science Saturdays this past weekend, an engaging series of STEM sessions designed to ignite the curiosity of students and their parents while emphasizing the development of real-world critical thinking and problemsolving skills.

These hands-on sessions are aligned with the district’s educational goals and help promote active cognitive engagement.

The superintendent of the Uniondale School District, Darrisaw-Akil, expressed the significance of Super Science Saturdays, stating, “Super Science Saturdays are a testament to our commitment to fostering a passion for learning,” continuing, “we believe that in the world of STEM, the journey is as exciting as the destination, and this event truly highlights that spirit.”

During Super Science Saturday, ele-

mentary students from Grades 3-5 are at the forefront, eagerly participating in STEM challenges. These young minds showcased their enthusiasm and creativity as they delved into a world of science and exploration.

Notably, one of the highlights featured the programming of Lego Robots using Scratch block-based coding, offering students an exciting introduction to the world of robotics and coding.

Moreover, the event included a handson simulation of cleaning the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, providing a potent demonstration of environmental stewardship and the importance of addressing realworld challenges.

This particular aspect of the event fostered collaboration between students and their parents, instilling a sense of teamwork while aligning with the district’s dedication to collaborative learning.

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Creative advocacy

By Karen Bloom

alloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-sospooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun.

It particularly appeals to younger families, of course. But everyone who participates — including moms, dads, grandparents — all get into the spirit of the moment.

As Maureen Mangan, the museum’s director of communications, put it, “It’s a ‘fangtastic’ night filled with eerie surprises.”

Expect all of that — and more. One of the museum’s most popular events, going on 20 years, returns year after year.

By Karen Bloom WHERE “This is very much a tradition for our visitors,” Mangan says.

Can art Trick-or-treating change the world?

It’s a galleries question WHEN throughout the museum and a “monster-led” dance party are all part of the fun.

••Saturday, Oct.Sunday, 21, 6-9 noon-4 p.m. that’s been of our collective Saturday and “This isat onethe of ourfocus anchor events,” Mangan says. “We • $15, $13 members; theater p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, want families to be able to celebrate, to be able to be silly add-on tickets $4 with culture Now as society 11 a.m.-4Gala p.m.admission andfor have centuries. fun in a friendly, safe environment.

The kids are Ghostly •($3 Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, very comfortable, and fully enjoy every moment.” members) navigates the complexities of modern life, • Advance South Campus, Hempstead.

As does museum staffers. Notice the many fascinating purchase suggested ForLICM information andatto RSVP, at box office characters who approach guests?

That the staff, dressed in art astheir a path for social change is at the (516) 224-5800, or online call (516) 463-5672, or visit finest Halloween attire. at LICM.org/ghostly23 Hofstra.edu/museum “The staff are as excited as our visitors to show off their forefront of artistic expression.

• Long Island Children’s costumes and share in the moment,” Mangan says.“They Museum, Museum Row, take great pride in their costumes. They get together and Garden City “When Wetheir All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines plan costumes.

You’ll see them as Disney princesses, Marvel characters, whatever the collective power of the arts in society.is related to the cultural zeitgist, they’ll be a part of.”

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by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and That means you may even see some Barbies and this year. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility andKens influence.

Young guests — and their adult companions — eagerly flaunt their costumes, too. As “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that always, everyone is encouraged to come to the museum in their most creative and dazzling promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” looks. And that they do.

Giordano says.“We “Artists lead of thefamilies charge and expose up,” truthsMangan that maysays. otherwise be excited to have an see often hundreds all dressed “They’re ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art opportunity to wear their costumes more than once” on Halloween night. and activism on issues as entering, immigration, gender, rights, bag massfor incarceration, First stopsuch upon visitors can reproductive decorate a goody use later on as everyone voting rights, racial through bias, gunthe violence, and collecting promises unfulfi lled. They Galleries all combine the making wanders museum their “treats.” feature activity stations of art withwhere publickids service hasthemed a grassroots in the hope of mobilizing their Frankenstein canthat make craftapproach projects like a glimmering ghost, funny necklace, a witchy wardrobe puppet.

Also be prepared for some mysterious encounters communities and theand nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to you enter the unknown in the “Outta This World Spooky Space,” where guests can stand withasthem.” explorewhich an imaginary planet.

This exhibit, runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s Plusconference everyone enjoys off their dance moves Monster Mash Dance Floor.

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“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009,

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The comedy trailblazer brings on the laughs when his ‘Perfectly Shattered Tour’ arrives at The Paramount. Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today’s most prolific standup comedians, while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. He’s known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and observational humor. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay, and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook’s unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. He’s also acclaimed for his acting roles in movies such as ‘Good Luck, Chuck,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Dan in Real Life,’ ‘Employee of the Month,’ and ‘Waiting...’

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging.

He hustled his way to become the Chicks The Italian house emcee at Zanies Chicago, Hang out with the ‘The Italian Chicks’ where he distinguished himself as dynamic women when these three especially adept at working arrive at thethe Landmark stage with crowd. A husband andcomedy father revue. of their Maryann ‘Boom three young children, McGann’s Boom’ Maisano, Cara Amore and appeal stems from his quick wit make up this eclectic Gianna Messina and relatable taketrio onoffamily life multi-talented women who and marriage. In draw 2017,on McGann the foibles of their Italianbegan touring asAmerican the opening act in their show traditions for Sebastian Maniscalco, — a blendmoving of comedy, acting and with him from clubs toMaisano, theater, the show’s producer song. to arenas, including sold- has described their andfour headliner, Photos courtesy Long Island Children’s Museum performance out shows at Madison Square‘as part meatball, part Aimee Terzulli, museum vice president, welcomes guests in cannoli — ashort, passionate comedy with Garden. McGann’s relatively her Halloween finery. a little drama.’ but impressive resume, includesMore than simply a “Families have a great time with this,” Mangan out,’ this is a celebration Montreal’s famed‘girl’s Just night For Laughs says. “There’s lots of chatter and compliments going of food, family Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The and culture. Whether back and forth between everyone.” you’re Italian or not, they’ll have you Great American Comedy Festival, Over in the museum theater, Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin roaring with laughter. You don’t want and more. McGann still calls Patch is a gathering spot for some spellbinding stories Chicago home. to miss this hilarious show — filled and songs. “Uncle Vlad,” (a 10-foot bat puppet) with an enthusiastic blend of comedy, is joined by his nephew Chad, and fellow friendly Saturday, Feb. 11,characters, 8 p.m. $40, $35, music and song parodies $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 you remember things creatures of the night — both the “invisible man” and that will make New York Ave., Huntington.

(800) “visible man,” the Wolfman and Great Aunt Margarine, you paid your shrink to forget — or a witch who lives next door — featuring puppet745-3000 artists or Ticketmaster.com according to Maisano.

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Kyle Mahoney, Sebastiano Ricci, Carrie Heffernan and Austin M. Costello.

Sunday, Oct. 22, 3-5:30 p.m., Uncle Vlad needs help from his friends — and the $39, $29, $19. Jeanne Rimsky audience — as everyone tries to figure out who stole Theater at Landmark on Main this year’s candy.

Street, 232 Main St., Port “Get your costume on,” Mangan says, “and be Washington. (917) 567-5842, or ready for plenty of fun.”

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Pink Talking Fish Three mammoth bands.

Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam.

PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark stage, Saturday, oct. 28, 8 p.m. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Cal Kehoe on guitar. The three bands’ creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s “On The Run” seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself”. Perfectly placing Phish’s “Sand” into the groove of The Talking Head’s “Slippery People,” along with segued collections from all three acts. These ideas are the spirit behind Pink Talking Fish. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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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.

Obtain no-cost breast cancer screening at Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, Sunday, oct. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are open to insured and underinsured women. Limited spots are available and appointments are required. Bring any prior mammographic films and reports on disc. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 255-8220 to schedule (reference event when making appointment).

Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for a bird walk, at the Massapequa Preserve, Sunday, oct. 22, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Meet at the east end of the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa LIRR station. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg (516) 4679498. Also text regarding questionable weather conditions.

For more information, visit SSAudubon.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.

Food and wine and more Enjoy an evening of culinary delights at Kellenberg Memorial High School’s 10th Annual Food & Wine Expo, Saturday, Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m.

With savory wine tastings and an all-new Oktoberfest Beer Garden. $60 in advance, $75 walk-ins. 1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., Uniondale.

Visit Kellenberg.org/expo or contact (516) 292-0200 ext.

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Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeportbased 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. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For information, call (917) 2139840 or (718) 845-0779.

Board of Trustees Election Uniondale Public Library holds elections for their board of trustees, Thursday, Oct. 19, 3-9 p.m.. The library encourages all residents to show up, show out, and vote!

400 Uniondale Ave. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org/events or call (516) 489-2220 for more information.

Having an event?

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

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Westbury House Tour 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. 20, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, 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.

Hempstead’s 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. Is inviting all residents to join in celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th birthday this year. Featuring legendary performances from the Sugar Hill Gang, Keith Murray, Mele Mel & Scorpio, Roxanne Shante, and A+. The festivites begin at 6 p.m. at Denton Park in Hempstead, across the street from Village Hall. This event is free to attend. 99 Nichols Ct, Hempstead, NY 11550.

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Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes.

Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.

Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions.

Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Muscarella focuses on ‘good government’

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Tom Muscarella grew up around politics. His father was a Hempstead town councilman, and five of his six siblings “followed form,” entering the world of politics, insurance and legal representation.

Muscarella followed in his father’s footsteps when he was appointed to office in 2019 — not out of legacy, but because of how active he is in his community. That includes the Elmont Little League, the Franklin Square Lions Club — where he is president — and the Knights of Columbus.

“My father always said, ‘If the good people don’t participate and pay attention, it leaves it up to others — and it’s an unknown,’” Muscarella told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “Which is something that we don’t want to do.”

The Republican incumbent stressed the issue of taxation within Hempstead, where the town held the line. With ramped up costs of food, utilities and rent caused by inflation, Muscarella said the town needs to look into creative revenue generators to help alleviate the financial burden on constituents.

“One of the things I would like to look into is what we do with the ash (from recycled goods) before we ship it out,” he said. “There are recycling places that can accept that ash and recycle that so that we get more material elements. It can be put into the roads. It can be put into steel.”

He added that the conservation of water ways could be cultivated to bring revenue into the town. Kelp, for example, could be used as both a food source and fertilizer.

It’s also a very “environmentally rejuvenating thing to clean the ocean water.”

Kelp could be grown along the waterways, and then sold as a lucrative revenue generator for the town, Muscarella said.

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In what he hopes will be another term on the Hempstead Town Council, Tom Muscarella wants to invest in creative revenue generators as well as ‘curb appeal.’

“The Town of Hempstead owns 116,000 acres of waterways that we can actually make so that we can get revenues,” he said. “So, the taxpayer will benefit from where they live.”

Within the town, Muscarella emphasized the importance of curb appeal. From clean sidewalks to general street vanity, he believes that when things are in an orderly fashion, residents can feel good about the com-

munities they call home.

“Although it’s quality of life, I’m a curb appeal-type of person,” he said. “Where, if it doesn’t belong, it’s got to be moved on.”

The town has invested in roads, Muscarella said, from street sweeps to road maintenance. He hears out concerns from his neighbors and acts upon them — like up-to-date snowplows and street sweepers.

Muscarella also emphasized his stance on law and order, saying “you’re only as good as the intel on the street.”

“Lawlessness is not who we are,” Muscarella said.

“We’re about the family. We’re about the parents. The schools.”

To the town councilman, “good government” is one that listens to the people of the town. He referenced a quote from former president Ronald Regan that the “best form of government is local government.” When officials pay attention to the needs of the villages, Muscarella said, that’s where the best form of government originates.

“From the local people, on the local level, who are paying the taxes, who are on the street, house-tohouse,” Muscarella said.

For his constituents who need help — whether it be a road that requires maintenance, or a local project that needs attention — Muscarella ensures he is there to assist.

“I pride myself on being very responsive to the person,” he said. “I do that and it enables them to know that somebody is listening. And maybe they’re just doing it from a practice point of view. But if they can’t complete the task, and I see it, I will help them.”

Nedelka wants to increase transparency

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

It’s a simple philosophy — one Lawrence Nedelka believes may best define his campaign for a seat on the Hempstead Town Council: “You can’t change how the system works, until you change who works the system.”

The Garden City Democrat wants to be a voice of dissent on the Republican-controlled town council, while also introducing some creativity to change up some things.

Transparency and accountability are high priorities for Nedelka. He hopes to form better ways for the town to communicate with its constituents. One way to achieve this would be for the town to offer its meetings on access cable channels. He’d also like to move them to nighttime, so constituents could attend meetings after work and actively participate in their local government past the election.

“It’s part of democracy,” Nedelka told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s part of government. Have the meeting when people can come.”

Nedelka also hopes to look into Hub development within the county as a driving force for economic development. The construction and increased availability of affordable housing in the town across different thresholds would be one way this could be achieved.

“I’m talking about affordable housing so that parents, who know that their kid is smart and capable, can move out and start their own life in their own unit,” Nedelka said, “instead of living in their basement because they can’t afford to live anywhere.”

But he’s not for development everywhere, especially

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Lawrence Nedelka hopes to take a fine-tooth comb to local government and advocate for transparency within the town if voters were to choose him to replace Tom Muscarella on the Hempstead Town Council. plans by the Las Vegas Sands who want to reinvigorate the Nassau Coliseum with a number of offerings like hotels, stores, public meeting spaces and a casino. He says he’s heard out residents there with concerns over

traffic flow and quality of life around the casino, and believes there is a lack of transparency as far as how members of the town council feel about those prospects.

The town’s budget is another issue that Nedelka would like to take a fine-tooth comb to. He pointed out that mailer costs could be minimized if the town sent out a quarterly bulletin of its programs.

In fact, it’s that kind of thinking Nedelka believes has prepared him for the job, thanks to his background between work in the private and public sectors, with a specialization in finance.

He served as the deputy commissioner of jurors in Nassau County for the state’s court system, and prepared the department’s budget. He has also served as the finance commissioner for the town, being responsible for its budget.

For 50 years, Nedelka has served his community as an active-service volunteer firefighter. The best part of the job for him is the ability to make a difference in someone else’s life.

“If you can get there and put that fire out quickly, then you’re saving them the anguish of having to rebuild,” Nedelka said. “Which is certainly, in the long run, cheaper than having to replace a loved one.”

Local government’s importance does not falter with Nedelka. He sees that the issues of importance throughout the community — the so-to-say “fires” of the everyday plight, are what town council members have a duty to address.

“When you need a pothole fixed, or you need a road drainage changed, or a new program put in that can help a family that has certain needs — that’s where it’s at,” Nedelka said. “The local level.”

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SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

Defense leads Uniondale to victory

By DAVID PATALANO sports@liherald.com

East Meadow Senior Soccer/Football SERVING AS A dual threat this fall on both the soccer pitch and football field, Derwin’s footwork has been an integral part of the Jets’ success. He ranks among Nassau County’s leading soccer goal scorers with 14, including a hat trick in a 6-3 victory over Hicksville Oct. 11 that moved East Meadow closer to a playoff spot. Derwin is also getting the job done on the gridiron for the 5-1 Jets, booming kickoffs into the end zone and drilling extra points.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 19 Girls Volleyball: MacArthur at East Meadow .............. 5 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Uniondale at V.S. Central .................. 5 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: Carey at Oceanside .......................... 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Uniondale at Baldwin .......................... 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford........................6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 20 Football: East Meadow at Westbury .......................... 5 p.m.

Football: South Side at Plainedge........................6:30 p.m.

Football: Hewlett at Bethpage ................................... 7 p.m.

Football: Seaford at Malverne ................................... 6 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Glen Cove ................................ 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21 Football: Kennedy at Clarke ...................................... 2 p.m.

Football: Elmont at Garden City ................................ 2 p.m.

Football: Freeport at Uniondale................................. 2 p.m.

Football: Mepham at MacArthur ............................... 2 p.m.

Football: Division at Lynbrook ................................... 2 p.m.

Football: Long Beach at Roslyn................................. 2 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Syosset ................................. 2 p.m.

Football: Mineola at V.S. North .................................. 2 p.m.

Football: Hicksville at V.S. Central.............................. 2 p.m.

Football: East Rockaway at V.S. South....................... 2 p.m.

Football: Carle Place at West Hempstead ............6:30 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete” High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a fall sport and earned an All-Conference award or higher last year. Please send the following information for consideration: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

Uniondale’s football team has had quite a back and forth season, but got back on the right track after a 20-3 victory over Valley Stream Central last Friday in Nassau Conference I. The victory was led by the Knights’ strong defensive effort. If the offense struggled to find its footing, the defense was always there to make a big stop and supply its counterpart with solid field position.

That has pretty much been the story of the whole season for Uniondale. The leader for the unit is middle linebacker Luis Lizama. He’s been an absolute monster, seemingly always around the ball when a play needs to be made. “[Lizama] is a once in a lifetime type of kid,” head coach Phil Coppola said.

“He’s just an absolute terror on opposing teams. He’s all over the field and I think that teams are scheming just to stop him.

Whether it be practice, a scrimmage, or a game he’s flying to the ball no matter the situation.”

Charlie Debose has been a force on the defensive line, filling up gaps all year.

Even if he’s not there to make the tackle he gives the next level the opportunity to make the play just by limiting the opposition’s options. Tristan Greenwood has been a great player in the secondary this year. Coppola refers to him as a “missile” and a player who is always there when a play needs to be made.

Jahiem Foote is a key two-way player for the Knights, being a primary runner of the ball on offense and a hard-hitting safety on defense. Jaden Lewis-White has had a very strong year on the offensive line and as a junior can only get better moving on.

Jonel Lattore has done a very nice job at the quarterback position. He’s a dualthreat able to both run and throw and excels with play fakes. In the seasonopener against Farmingdale he completely fooled the defense and took a read option 49 yards.

Barry Weed who started out as a primary receiver has also slotted into an

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Jahiem Foote has been a key two-way starter for the Knights, who stand 3-3 with two games remaining. outside linebacker position and excelled there. Xzavier Whyte, who plays both receiver and corner, has played wonderfully at both positions this season. With a soft cast on due to injury, he made an Odell Beckham-like interception earlier in the year.

The Knights have a 3-3 record so far and Coppola is very proud of his team especially due to the tough situations it has faced.

“My kids have been through a lot of

adversity this year,” Coppola said. “The whole school is going through construction and we’ve been practicting in between two construction sites with no goal posts or lines. Our homecoming is at Freeport because we don’t have a true home field yet, but none of that has discouraged the team at all. They just want to go out and play football no matter where that is.”

Uniondale plays its next game on Saturday when it takes on Freeport at 2 p.m.

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is seniors. I kept getting stopped halfway across the main road or two-thirds across the way. That is just not enough time.”

The main goal for Vision Long Island and AARP was to gather enough information for a detailed report, including their recommendations for improvements that would make Jerusalem and Uniondale avenues safer and more convenient for pedestrians. Other recommendations may include the possible addition of bike lanes as well as expanding the number of traffic lanes on the roads.

“People see us and think we’re looking to implement red-light cameras,” said Vision LI’s placemaking director, Elissa Kyle, who led the audit.

“But the truth is, we have nothing to do with red-light cameras, and everything to do with actually making the streets and sidewalks safer.”

This was AARP and Vision LI’s 20th joint audit. As a result of audits they conducted in the Village of Hempstead, Bynoe has secured $41 million for improvements to the village’s streets and sidewalks.

Nassau County’s 2024 capital plan includes $8 million for improvements to Jerusalem Avenue, and $3 million for Uniondale Avenue, according to Bynoe.

The audit, she explained, was necessary, because it will help determine how that that money can best be spent, and where improvements are needed most.

Although the funding has not yet been approved by the County Legislature, Bynoe said it was important for her to take part last weekend, to see firsthand what the auditors were reporting.

“I don’t currently represent this community,” Bynoe said, “but I’m running on lines that would put me in representation of this community, so it is important I show up for them.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-TT2,

BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs.

CALIPH GRAHAM A/K/A CALIPH A. GRAHAM, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 15, 2019, 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 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1271 Walnut Street, 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 50, Block 54 and Lot 33.

Approximate amount of judgment is $704,613.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003006/2017. 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.

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142316 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. 1900 CAPITAL TRUST II, BY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE, Pltf. vs.

PATRICIA THOMAS, et al, Defts.

Index #009601/2012. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 3, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the northside steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a 55 E. Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 330, Lot 346. Said property being at Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, County of

Nassau and State of NY, known as and by Lots 296, 297, and part of Lots 295 and 298 on a certain Map entitled “Map of Allers Park at Roosevelt, L.I, Property of John H. Randall Company of 47 Railroad Avenue, Freeport, N.Y. surveyed and mapped August 1923, by Smith and Malcomson, Inc., C.E.,” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 29, 1923, as Map No. 532, Case No. 3271.

Approximate amount of judgment is $518,106.44 plus cost and interest.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee.

HILL WALLACK LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940-941, New York, NY. File No. 20292-1248#100734 142320

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Frank Romanek; Lynda Romanek; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 30, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 688 Beck Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 050, BLOCK: 385, LOT: 21-22.

Approximate amount of judgment $141,107.13 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015270/2011.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Matthew Vishnick, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-084796-F00 77874 142239

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST SATURIN THOMAS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 727 BECK STREET, UNIONDALE (T/O HEMPSTEAD), NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 132, Lot 38-40.

Approximate amount of judgment $309,661.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008552/2016.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-001926 77573 142237 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

ALBERT A. WEEKS, JR., AS PROPOSED ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF IRENE WEEKS, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 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 15, 2023 at

2:00 p.m., premises known as 701 Winter Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 414 and Lot 20.

Approximate amount of judgment is $124,373.79 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609328/2019.

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.

Monica C. Moran, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 190902-1 142503 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST SHABAZZ ABDUL-ALIM AKA SHABAZZ ABDUL ALIM, KISHA OLIVER, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 27, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 14, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 317 FENIMORE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 500, Lot 240-241.

Approximate amount of judgment $359,691.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613539/2018.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will

cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-006311 77084 142402 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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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 10/25/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 651/23.

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This notice is only for new cases in Roosevelt within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TOWD POINT MASTER FUNDING TRUST 2021-PM1, Plaintiff, vs. VINCENT BROWN and MELISSA BROWN, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 75 ARGYLE 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: 36 , Block: 118 , Lot: 188 and 189.

Approximate amount of judgment is $168,413.10 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613784/2022.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

MARK STEPHEN RICCIARDI, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142637 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTAG, AS CUSTODIAN FOR ALTERNA FUNDING I, LLC, Pltf. vs. DANIEL C. BROWN, et al, Defts.

Index #002241/2017.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Nov. 23, 2022, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 22, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 371 First Place, Uniondale, NY a/k/a School District 2, Section 50, Block 109, Lot 6.

Approximate amount of judgment is $21,571.20 plus costs and interest.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. ADRIENNE FLIPSE HAUSCH, Referee.

BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY 10019. File No. 700999.132 - #100792 142635

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons And Notice Of Object Of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 614846/2022 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For Rcf 2 Acquisition Trust C/O U.S. Bank Trust National Association Plaintiff, Vs Neil O. Johnson If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Guaranty Bank, Ptrc Inc., People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The Irs John Doe (Those Unknown Tenants, Occupants, Persons Or Corporations Or Their Heirs, Distributees, Executors, Administrators, Trustees, Guardians, Assignees, Creditors Or Successors Claiming An Interest In The Mortgaged Premises.)

Defendant(S). Mortgaged Premises: 1165 Front Street Uniondale, Ny 11553 To The Above Named Defendant: You Are Hereby Summoned To Answer The Complaint In This Action, And To Serve A Copy Of Your Answer, Or, If The Complaint Is Not Served With This Supplemental Summons, To Serve A Notice Of Appearance, On The Plaintiff(S) Attorney(S) Within Twenty Days After The Service Of This Supplemental Summons, Exclusive Of The Day Of Service (Or Within 30 Days After The Service Is Complete If This Supplemental Summons Is Not Personally Delivered To You Within The State Of New York).

In Case Of Your Failure To Appear Or Answer, Judgment Will Be Taken Against You By Default For The Relief Demanded In The Complaint. The

Attorney For Plaintiff Has An Office For Business In The County Of Erie. Trial To Be Held In The County Of Nassau. The Basis Of The Venue Designated Above Is The Location Of The Mortgaged Premises.

To Neil O. Johnson Defendant In This Action.

The Foregoing Supplemental Summons Is Served Upon You By Publication, Pursuant To An Order Of Hon. David P. Sullivan Of The Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, Dated The Twenty-Eighth Day Of September, 2023 And Filed With The Complaint In The Office Of The Clerk Of The County Of Nassau, In The City Of Mineola.

The Object Of This Action Is To Foreclose A Mortgage Upon The Premises Described Below, Executed By Neil O. Johnson Dated The July 13, 2007, To Secure The Sum Of $364,000.00 And Recorded At Book 32127, Page 166 In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk On July 20, 2007. Said Mortgage Was Subsequently Modified By A Loan Modification Agreement Executed By Neil O. Johnson On March 23, 2011 And Recorded July 15, 2011 In Book 36197, Page 561 In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk.

The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed July 22, 2013 And Recorded On August 30, 2013, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 39107, Page 995. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed August 1, 2014 And Recorded On August 5, 2014, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 39836, Page 331. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed December 12, 2019 And Recorded On December 10, 2020, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 44806, Page 864. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed February 20, 2020 And Recorded On December 10, 2020, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 44806, Page 866. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Modified On May 28, 2020. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed September 24, 2021 And Recorded On December 23, 2021, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 46160, Page 568. The Mortgage Was Subsequently Assigned By An Assignment Executed December 28, 2021 And Recorded On January 10, 2022, In The Office Of The Nassau County Clerk At Book 46210, Page 688. The property in question is described as follows: 1165 Front Street, Uniondale, NY 11553 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN

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e’ve all been affected directly, indirectly. Our hearts are hurting by what has transpired.

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ulation of over 230,000 — 17 percent of the county’s population — residents watched in horror, frightened for their friends and family in Israel. President Biden said on Tuesday that at least 14 Americans had been killed, and confirmed that some were among the hostages taken by Hamas.

“We all wish that we were here tonight under better circumstances,” Rabbi Joshua Dorsch, of the Merrick Jewish Centre, said. “The Psalmist teaches us that God is close to the brokenhearted, and those who are crushed in spirits. And given everything that has transpired in the past few days, all of us are brokenhearted. We are crushed in spirit.”

Dorsch was joined by rabbinic colleagues and cantors from Congregation Beth Ohr of Bellmore; Congregation Beth Tikvah, in Wantagh; Congregation Ohav Shalom, in Merrick; the East MeadowBeth El Jewish Center; the Oceanside Jewish Center; Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore; and Temple Emanu-El, in Long Beach.

Father Nikiforos Fakinos, of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, in Merrick, also attended, as did dozens of elected officials, who stood in solidarity with the Jewish people.

“We don’t know what the Rabbi Joshua future holds,” DoRsch Dorsch said. “We Merrick Jewish Centre are frightened

Congregants, rabbis and cantors from Wantagh to Long Beach were in attendance. for what is still to come. Many of us have friends and family in Israel. Some are safe for the time being, while others are not.

We’ve all been affected directly, indirectly.

Our hearts are hurting by what has transpired.”

Dorsch said he had received confirmation just before the start of the vigil that one of the hostages is a recent graduate of the Schechter School of Long Island, where his children attend school — as do many others from South Shore communities.

“Tonight we will be led together in song and prayer by clergy across denominations and faiths,” Dorsch said, “as we stand in solidarity with Israel.”

Cantor Benjamin Warschawski, of the Merrick Jewish Centre, and Cantor Joshua Diamond, of Congregation Beth Ohr, sang “A Prayer for the State of Israel,” among several other prayers throughout the evening, moving the attendees to tears.

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FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for

information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH

STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress.

You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding

against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 4, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

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Rabbi Mickey Baum, of Temple Beth Am, said he was “boiling with anger” over what had taken place in Israel.

“This is not the first time Israel and the Jewish people have faced such challenges which they will overcome,” Baum said. “But God willing, this will be the last time. And to the people of Israel, I say be strong, be strong and we will be strong.

The people of Israel live. The country of Israel lives — alive and enduring.”

Rabbi Emeritus Charles Klein, of the Merrick Jewish Centre, said that what the world had witnessed was “the most brutal massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.”

“The images we have seen, the accounts we have heard, they echo the agony of our people from too many other places, too many other times in Jewish history,” Klein said.

“The Hamas, they killed over 900 of our people — men and women and children, young and old.”

Klein recounted a story he was told by a couple who were members of the Merrick synagogue and survivors of the Holocaust.

“One day, he took me aside and he said to me, ‘I want to tell you what happened to our baby son during the Holocaust,’” Klein recounted. “‘We were ordered from our homes. And we went out into the streets. I was carrying my baby boy in my arms. The Nazis came, pulled my son from my arms, shot him right in front of my eyes and threw him on a truck.’

“Eighty years later — 80 years later,”

Klein went on. “Hamas terrorist murderers equal the evil of the Nazis. Can you imagine? Because we can’t.”

Klein said that like many of the attendees, he had been in contact with relatives in Israel.

“One of my cousins wrote these words,” Klein said. “He said to me, ‘Israel is strong and we are united. All the political differences are put aside. There is no left. There is no right. There is one nation, only one nation. Just as the Nazis were destroyed, so, too, Hamas will be eliminated. It was their choice to begin this, and it is our mandate to end this.”

Dorsch told the attendees about a congregant who grew up at the Merrick Jewish Centre, and joined the Israel Defense Forces. While he is no longer in Israel, his unit is in need of bulletproof vests — which cost around $6,000 each. Dorsch called on the community to raise the necessary funds and to get the unit the supplies it needs.

“In the weeks and months ahead, there’s going to be a lot we can do,” Dorsch said. “There are lots of wonderful organizations we can donate our money to. There will be lots of projects — towns will need to be rebuilt from the ground up.

People will need support.”

Israelis are resilient, he said, adding, “We are a people of faith. And we will continue to come together, and we’ll navigate whatever it is that the world throws our way. The Israeli people will continue to survive, and thrive, in our homeland.”

Dozens of elected officials joined Jewish leaders in the singing of ‘Hatikvah,’ Israel’s national anthem.

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Taxes: $15,204 Cedarhurst $960,000 West Broadway. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms.

Finished basement with separate entrance and play area.

Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room.

Bedrooms and two full bathrooms on second floor. Bonus third floor finished attic. Convenient location in heart of Cedarhurst.

Taxes: $10,753.29 East Meadow $770,000 Apple Lane. Barnum Woods neighborhood. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. New gourmet eatin kitchen with all high-end finishes including Thermador double oven and Wolf stovetop. All spacious rooms.

Taxes: $7,109.33 Elmont Robert Avenue. Duplex. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

L-shaped dining room. Updates include high-top lighting and brick pavers around house. Professional landscaping.

Possible mother-daughter with proper permit.

Taxes: $12,808.26 Lido Beach $980,000 W. Lagoon Drive. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Security system.

Taxes: $12,709 Merrick $725,000 Gormley Avenue. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Den/family room and home office. First floor master bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $13,100.50 Oceanside $999,999 Harold Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Formal dining room.

Den/family room, home office and wet bar. First floor master bedroom. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight. Ample storage and security system.

Taxes: $14,715.45 Rockville Centre $821,000 Voorhis Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room and home office. Updates include cathedral ceiling. Security system and ample storage.

Taxes: $15,463.57 Valley Stream $690,000 Jedwood Place. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. First floor master bedroom. Deck with outdoor seating and movie theater system. Updates include tankless Navien water heater with Rheem backup unit.

Taxes: $10,400

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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction.

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A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required.

Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance.

Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.

You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still imporonte eeper tant, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.

Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move.

This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time.

We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.

I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way.

You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.

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ew York City is home to many famous landmarks and attractions, such as Times Square, Wall Street and New York-style pizza. Yet what people associate with New York today is the migrant crisis, a growing and complex problem with statewide consequences.

Since the spring of 2022, more than 116,100 migrants have flooded into the state. The lack of planning by Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resulted in a severe humanitarED RA ian crisis and a strain on public resources. Our local communities are shouldering the burden of providing essential services such as health care, education and social services to migrants and their families, stretching their resources thin.

This crisis isn’t just a federal issue; it affects every corner of our state. From Long Island to Buffalo, from the five boroughs to the North Country, its conse-

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quences are felt by our citizens, our communities and our local governments. The humanitarian challenges and security concerns stemming from the influx of migrants at our borders and throughout our state demand immediate and comprehensive attention.

We must convene a special session of the State Legislature to address this crisis, and act now to protect the interests of our state and its residents. Protecting our communities and upholding the principles of compassion and humanitarianism are not mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, neither of these standards is currently being met.

The Assembly’s Republican conference has been calling for these actions for several months, but has been met with silence. Even more troublesome, federal and state leaders continue to dance around the problem with backward approaches such as offering nearly a half-million Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits. We don’t want immigrants sitting idly, but there

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must be a process in place to ensure that public safety and resources are maintained.

Assembly Republicans proposed legislation that would do so, including adopting a resolution calling on the federal government to provide financial assistance to the state, and to reverse the Executive Order of 2017 that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. It would also end New York’s status as an illegal immigration sanctuary, and require the state to register all migrants in order to assist with background checks and monitor refugees seeking asylum here.

The 2023-24 state budget allocated $1 billion to New York City for migrant humanitarian assistance. However, this allocation lacks clear guidance or oversight regarding its specific utilization. It is crucial that leaders from across the state know where these funds are going.

My bill, A.7508, a two-pronged effort to ensure transparency, would require the

t isn’t just a federal issue.

It affects every corner of our state, from Long Island to Buffalo.

governor to submit a report to the Legislature every 30 days detailing how state and federal funds are being spent on humanitarian aid for migrants, and require the comptroller to audit those funds every 30 days.

The need for this bill is evident, given recent revelations about DocGo, the private medical services company Adams partnered with to oversee activities at upstate hotels housing migrants. A state investigation into DocGo uncovered alarming problems, including the employment of at least 50 security guards — compensated at a staggering rate of $1,200 per day — working without proper licensing.

Convening a special session in Albany to address the ongoing migrant crisis isn’t just a necessity, it is our moral and civic duty as elected representatives of the people. We must put aside political differences and work together to find practical solutions to this complex issue. By doing so, we can uphold the values of compassion, security and economic stability that define our great state.

Ed Ra, who represents the 19th Assembly District, is the ranking Republican on the Assembly Ways & Means Committee.

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ry not to consume the horrific war news out of Israel with your family dinner.

The Hamas terror attack on Israel last week demanded our full attention. Many of us sat pinned to the TV, as we did after 9/11. The parenting challenge of the moment, as if we needed another mountain to climb, is to limit our children’s access to TV and social media accounts of the war in the Middle East. As the RAnDi adults in the room, we must KREiss take charge of what we want our young children, and even our teenagers, to see and hear.

For our own health and well-being, we need to limit our consumption of violent news reports and videos. There is a difference between educating ourselves and subsuming our daily lives to details of the horror unfolding nearly 6,000 miles away. The media are unlikely to exert restraint. So we must.

Unfortunately, our kids have access to streaming video games in which the violence is vivid and shocking. The membrane between the gaming world

and the real-world videos coming out of Israel is thin and permeable. It can be overwhelming to developing minds.

We need to talk to our children and grandchildren, and give them a sense of history and an education about the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. We need to protect them from the sensational posts on the internet and help them understand how militant tribes and clans and communities can divide a country, overtaking our best instincts. Even here in America.

Teenagers today, the survivors of a life-changing global pandemic, a generation of kids struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, need our protection and censorship when it comes to what they see and hear. This has always been true, but we need to step up our supervision of online viewing, because we cannot trust news outlets to monitor themselves. The gathering war in the Middle East brings a new level of exposure to our kids, who know how to find videos and postings, some true, some fake, on their phones and other devices.

While we limit their exposure to inappropriate news, as citizens we must keep ourselves informed and involved.

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The war will surely pull the U.S. into the conflict on many levels. I try to find responsible newspapers, reporters and opinion pages to keep me updated. How else to get a full account of a painful, complex and ongoing human tragedy?

As a journalist, I feel proud of the foreign correspondents who raced into the war zone and began reporting what they saw and heard. Richard Engel, Clarissa Ward, Ali Velshi, Norah O’Donnell, Lester Holt, Trey Yingst and dozens of others rushed into the battle on the ground.

Putting themselves in harm’s way every day, they allowed us back home to see real people, in real time, reacting to the Oct. 7 invasion. I especially appreciate the reportage that includes sources and eyewitness accounts to validate the information they broadcast. They are well informed and calm, even under fire.

Inevitably, there will be casualties among the journalists as the war escalates.

They bring us the stories, but the stories are not always appropriate for kids.

We need to know the details, but our children don’t. Our homes must be safe, peaceful havens for them.

I have had conversations with my

e need to protect our children from the war’s horrific words and images.

grandchildren, one of whom was in Israel in May, about the geography of Israel being its destiny, and the ancient tribal feuds that still fuel the hatred and violence that is evident today. TikTok and Facebook don’t do justice to this unfolding story; it requires a level of gravitas fully grounded in the long history of the region.

Last night, eyewitness after eyewitness went on the air on CNN to tell the first-hand accounts of their wives or mothers or brothers being pulled from their homes. Young people spoke of friends being shot down in front of them at the desert music festival.

MSNBC broadcast photographs including one of a baby shot dead in its bed on a kibbutz.

These emerging details of murdered and kidnapped Israeli children tilt the moral universe. As the war accelerates, it will tilt further.

My obligation as an American citizen is to stay informed. My choice as a Jew is to support Israel’s right to exist and thrive. My obligation is also to protect my grandchildren from the photos and videos of Hamas terrorist attacks on young kids just like them.

They do not need to witness the shock and awe of war to know that raging violence is shocking and awful.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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early one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone, with another 56,000 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ — an affliction of milk ducts that turn malignant, which is said to be an early form of breast cancer.

We promote awareness for this each year with a massive display of pink almost everywhere we turn. From pins that many wear on their lapels, to ribbons, to posters, to equipment worn by many of our sports icons, pink has become synonymous with our fight against breast cancer — the most common form of cancer in the world.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are raised for breast cancer awareness and research each year, and we can view those efforts with a sense of accomplishment for all that’s achieved over the month-long campaign.

Yet as October draws to a close, those pink ribbons are replaced by Halloween and then Thanksgiving decorations, as the holiday season approaches. We turn our attention from cancer to other things.

But cancer doesn’t move on. In fact, some 50,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer between the beginning of November and the end of the year. That’s one woman every two minutes who will receive news that will change her life.

These women simply can’t wait for October to roll around again for cancer to become society’s primary focus.

It’s not that cancer isn’t important to us all year-round. It’s just that all of us live busy lives, with so much that demands our attention. Still, there are ways to at least keep cancer in the conversation — and to continue giving even when the calendar page flips past October.

The efforts of the American Cancer Society, for one, continue all year. Founded in 1946, the organization has invested more than $5 billion in research, including providing seed funding for 49 researchers whose work has won Nobel Prizes. One of the early researchers was Dr. Sidney Farber, who, in the cancer society’s first year, achieved remission of acute leukemia, successfully using chemotherapy for the first time.

When we do give of ourselves, it’s hard to see where those dollars end up. But all we have to do is take a moment and think of a cancer survivor. Any cancer survivor.

Before World War II, a cancer diagnosis was almost always a death sentence, or required highly invasive surgery that promised little hope of success.

Now millions of people call themselves survivors, thanks to research and awareness that mean early diagnosis of cancer — and significantly increase the chances of success in treating it — that would not have happened if it weren’t for giving people like you. The American Cancer Society says that its programs have reduced the death rate from cancer by nearly a third.

And 3 million more people got to return to living their lives after a cancer diagnosis between 1991 and 2017 because of those efforts — helping everyone, no matter what kind of cancer they’re fighting.

Please keep giving to charities like the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (StJude.org), the Livestrong Foundation (Livestrong.org), the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR.org), and the Cancer Research Institute (CancerResearch.org).

Closer to home, we have: ■ The Children’s Leukemia Research Association (ChildrensLeukemia.org) in Garden City ■ The New York Cancer Foundation (NYCancerFoundation.org) in Port Jefferson ■ Cans 4 Cancer and Recycling 4 a Cure (Recycling4ACure.org) in Garden City ■ The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer (LILeagueToAbolishCancer.org) in Old Bethpage ■ The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition (RVCBCC.org) ■ Cure Cancer With Music (CureCancerWithMusic.org) in Freeport ■ Israel Children’s Cancer Foundation (IsraelCancer.org) in Lawrence ■ Hewlett House (Hewlett-House.org) in Hewlett And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Giving life is not something we should focus on for just one month of the year. It should always be in the back of our minds, so we can continue making a difference. And continue until we finally defeat cancer once and for all.

letters What McCarthy did wasn’t grounds for removal To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “What happened in the House will damage Congress”: The American people will also be damaged, because, more and more, the majority of us want both parties to work together.

Our self-serving representatives have their own agenda, and it isn’t what we want.

Mr. King wrote that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s talents and abilities would be sorely missed. I watched the press conference that he held, and did not hear anything that warranted his removal. When working for the American people, and working across the aisle with Democrats, are grounds for dismissal, then the two-party system we are stuck with has outlived its usefulness.

If we truly were to drain the swamp of our corrupt leadership in government, our nation’s aging sewer systems couldn’t handle the overflow. If there was ever a need for a third party, it is now.

TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

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n the realm of education, have you ever found yourself in a classroom where the teacher discussed a topic that left you utterly bewildered? I certainly have. Understanding certain concepts and subjects can be incredibly challenging. It becomes evident that many individuals with disabilities require educational accommodations to thrive in such situations.

In my capacity as a public servant representing the 18th Assembly District, encompassing the Uniondale Union Free School District, tAYLor the Hempstead Union Free School DArLinG District, the Roosevelt Union Free School District and the Freeport Union Free School District, addressing the substantial educational disparities faced by students with disabilities in our community is paramount. Serving as an active member of

the People with Disabilities Committee, I’ve witnessed heartfelt pleas from parents, individuals with disabilities, and professionals for increased support. The collective cry for change is undeniable. If this doesn’t serve as a rallying point for transformative action, it’s challenging to identify a more compelling catalyst for reform.

To provide context, examining the numbers from the National Center for Education Statistics for the 2021-22 academic year, it is evident that 20 percent of students in New York, ages 3 to 21, required services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which was enacted in 1975 to help individuals whose educational needs are tailored to their age, ability, and developmental level.

When addressing these challenges, it’s crucial to emphasize that students’ performance is not solely numbers-driven, especially for those with disabilities.

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e aim to enable one-on-one assistance for every student with a disability.

Letters We need to take LIPA public To the Editor: Re “Rallying for public power, but PSEG pushes back,” by Charles Shaw (Oct. 5-11): As the “Reimagine LIPA” campaign affirms, simply municipalizing the utility — making the Long Island Power Authority completely public — will save Long Island ratepayers money. In addition, other actions would further lower electricity rates as restructuring proceeds: Borrowing by the authority should be curtailed, and payments in lieu of taxes, and taxes themselves, should be sunsetted by the Legislature.

There should be a legislative mandate to move LIPA toward obtaining a nonprofit power supply, no longer forced to pay a premium for purchasing from for-profit power suppliers like National Grid.

In addition — and this can begin now — LIPA should act on behalf of its customers and take on the fossil fuel industry directly, by initiating a climate lawsuit against Exxon-Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and their trade organizations.

Fossil fuel companies, like the tobacco companies, have known for over 50 years that their products were dangerous.

They knew they were damaging the environment, causing global warming, and negatively affecting people’s health. This information was covered up, and propaganda denied fossil fuels’ negative impacts. The companies have deliberately spread messaging that denies the reality of human-induced climate change.

The behavior of the industry amounts to consumer fraud.

enhance the effectiveness of the IDEA in our school districts. This involves integrating academic aids, ensuring the capacity of individuals with special needs, and providing ongoing training for teacher aides. Recognizing the highly individualized nature of each case is key.

Envisioning a future in which our students thrive, it’s imperative that we commit to continuous reinforcement and adaptation in the ever-evolving field of education, especially for students with disabilities.

In this vision, our community works to enhance resources, ensuring that educators and school administrators deeply understand the complexities of the IDEA. Moreover, we aim to implement one-on-one assistance for every student with a disability, empowering professionals to create inclusive and effective learning environments.

Reflecting on my tenure as a public servant and an advocate for people with

disabilities, the call for change is resounding. It begins with a comprehensive approach to teacher training. Professional development programs should focus on personalized education that goes beyond the one-size-fits-all model.

Educators must be adept at identifying and addressing the diverse needs of students with disabilities, fostering an environment that nurtures their individual strengths and capabilities.

The educational disparities faced by students with disabilities in Long Island’s school districts demand our immediate attention and united action.

As a public servant, I am committed to championing increased resources, enhanced training, and a renewed focus on the principles of the IDEA. Together, let us work toward a future in which every child, regardless of ability, has an equal opportunity to thrive academically and contribute meaningfully to our community. It is not just an obligation; it is our moral imperative to ensure that no child is left behind.

Taylor Darling represents the 18th Assembly District.

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LIPA claimed over $70 million in “resiliency” spending in 2023, improving infrastructure to address climate change threats — e.g., elevating substations and re-engineering circuits to better handle outages. LIPA estimates that as of this year, it has spent more than $930 million on “stor m hardening,” to combat increasingly damaging impacts of severe and chaotic weather events linked to climate change, due largely to fossil fuels.

LIPA and its ratepayers deserve redress and compensation from the fossil fuel industry for these costs. LIPA should join other plaintiffs around the nation and initiate a lawsuit to hold these companies accountable for the price we, the public, have had to pay.

JIM BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County Island Park

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New Yorkers with spina bifida are left out To the Editor: I am writing both as a New Yorker and as someone who has lived with spina bifida for as long as I can remember. New York is a diverse, progressive state, celebrated for its commitment to equality and inclusivity. Yet it’s time we address a significant oversight: the omission of spina bifida from the official definition of developmental disabilities.

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spine and can lead to lifelong challenges. It impacts mobility, can cause severe health issues, and often

involves surg eries and therapies throughout one’s life. By recognizing the disorder as a developmental disability, New York can take a crucial step toward ensuring that those of us who live with it have access to the support and services we require.

This change isn’t just about words on paper; it’s about acknowledging the unique hurdles we face daily. It’s about ending the isolation and ignorance that often shroud spina bifida. It’s about reducing the stigma and misconceptions that have held us back for far too long.

By revising the definition of developmental disabilities to include the disorder,

New York can help foster understanding and empathy within our communities. It can also pave the way for increased funding and research, leading to better treatment options and improved outcomes for those living with spina bifida.

New York has always been a trailblazer in the fight for civil rights and inclusivity. Let’s continue this legacy by adding spina bifida to the definition of developmental disabilities, demonstrating our commitment to supporting all of our residents, regardless of their abilities.

KATHLEEN WATT Spina Bifida Association of New York State

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