Uniondale Herald 11-16-2023

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Beating drums, winning hearts By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

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Members of Pure Gold, Uniondale High School’s marching band, preparing to perform at Sunday’s second annual Percussion Night.

Drums have served as a symbol of unity throughout history, bringing people together with shared creativity and expression, as well as communicating messages across distances. In certain cultures, drums are symbolic of group identity and heritage. This is the case in the Uniondale school district as well, where the high school hosted its second annual Percussion Night last Sunday, showcasing the CoNtiNUed oN PaGe 4

Sands project up in the air after court rulings By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

The redevelopment of the Nassau Coliseum, in Uniondale, just took a detour, after a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled that a lease Las Vegas Sands signed with Nassau County wasn’t valid, and both sides would have to start the process over again. But as the saga continued to unfold, an appellate judge temporarily stayed the ruling by Supreme Court Judge Sakira Kapoor, granting a lifeline to Las Vegas Sands’ plans for a $4 billion commercial redevelopment at Coliseum.

Last spring, Hofstra University officials sued Nassau County, citing problems with how officials came to terms with Sands, which paved the way for a “multi-billion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project” on a portion of the site that houses the Coliseum. Kapoor’s initial ruling, on Nov. 9, declared the transfer illegal, saying that the county violated both the state’s Open Meetings Law and the State Environmental Quality Review Act when the Nassau County Planning Commission voted in favor of the Sands lease in April, and referred it to the County Legisla-

ture for ratification in May. In her ruling, Kapoor — a 2004 Hofstra graduate herself — annulled the county planning commission’s vote and resolutions from its April 27 and May 22 meetings, as well as the lease that Sands President Zac Hudson signed with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on April 26, and ordered both the planning commission and the Legislature to conduct new public hearings, and to reimburse Hofstra for some of its attorney’s fees as it pursued the matter. But Justice Lourdes Ventura, of the state Appellate Court, put a temporary hold on the lower court’s ruling this week, after

Nassau County filed an appeal — injecting a dose of optimism for the county, the Sands group and its supporters, and allowing the Sands to proceed with its redevelopment plans — at least for now. Ventura set a hearing date of Nov. 21 for the county’s appeal. Blakeman, who championed Sands’ entry into the community, did not comment after

Kapoor’s initial ruling last week. But he had strong words after the appellate ruling. “For far too long, the Coliseum site known as The Hub has been languishing in a twilight zone of inaction,” Blakeman said in a release. “We are grateful that the appellate division granted a stay of the lower court’s decision, and we’re confiCoNtiNUed oN PaGe 9

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Sunrise Hwy construction project nears end By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

If your commute on Sunrise Highway has been interrupted by construction, there’s good news: It’s almost finished. Construction crews are in the final stages of installing over 10 miles of pipe systems along Sunrise to connect two water-treatment facilities. The project, called Bay Park Conveyance, began in the summer of 2021, with the goal of eliminating excessive nitrogen pollution in Nassau County’s Western Bays. The construction is now 77 percent completed, according to the Long Island Regional Planning Council. “The construction crews have been working on that the last few weeks,” Andrew Fera, the project director from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said of the final phase of construction along Sunrise Highway. “We certainly hope that we can get this complete by the end of November.” For years, the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility, in East Rockaway — formerly known as the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant — has been pumping 50 million gallons of treated sewage per day into the Western Bays. The resulting nitrogen pollution causes an overgrowth of algae and an increase in harmful toxins and bacteria, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The underground pipes will reroute the effluent from the East Rockaway facility to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Wantagh, where it will be pumped out into the Atlantic. Fera detailed the rerouting in a digital presentation on Oct. 26 by the planning council, the DEC and the Nassau County Department of Public Works, which are partners in the project. Communities near the Western Bays will see better water quality and a revitalized shellfish habitat thanks

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The Bay Park Conveyance project involves the installation of over 10 miles of pipe systems along Sunrise Highway. Residents have complained about the noise and inconvenience of the construction. to the project, Fera said. The reduced nitrogen will also help restore marshland, which plays a key role in protecting the South Shore from flooding during storms. In the meantime, however, residents who live near the construction have had to endure loud noise, bright lights and strong vibrations during the night as crews have worked on the project from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. “We did all we could to reduce the noise impacts and let everyone know what to expect for those couple of

weeks when we’re in that neighborhood,” Fera said. “We did our best to be the least impactful we could, albeit with a major civil construction project. “Unfortunately, there are things that are tough to mitigate,” he added. The construction has necessitated traffic diversions along Sunrise that have irked some commuters. As well, steel sheets have temporarily replaced sections of the road, which drivers and nearby residents have complained made traffic excessively noisy. As construction comes to an end, these measures are slowly being phased out, and crews are now working on restoring the asphalt. When possible, the planning council revised the plans to reduce impact on local communities — and in one instance, part of the East Rockaway High School property. “There was going to be a major impact to that high school, which we were really trying to avoid,” Fera said. Instead, in a highly complicated rework, a curved section of piping was routed around the high school. “We have successfully completed that drive,” Fera said, “and avoided the East Rockaway High School property entirely.” If good weather continues and no unforeseen problems arise, all tunneling construction on the highway is expected to be finished by November, and all asphalt repairs finished by the end of December. If the Bay Park Conveyance remains on its current timeline, the project team will be able to turn the effluent-pumping system on next June, for a testing phase to evaluate how well it functions in extreme weather events. The project’s Community Information Center is at 265 Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre. Those interested in scheduling an appointment can contact BayParkConveyance@gmail.com, or the 24/7 Project Hotline (516) 252-6121.

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George T. Brown receives Congressional medal – and more

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By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

For George T. Brown to posthumously receive the rare Congressional Medal of Honor would be enough to make Hempstead proud. But renaming the atrium of Classroom Building A at Hempstead High School after him shows that his influence goes far beyond his bravery as a Montford Point Marine. Montford Point was the shabby boot camp in North Carolina where young Black men aspiring to become Marines were sent from 1942 to 1949, after which they went to Parris Island, South Carolina, or Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Brown, a native of Savannah, Georgia, was one of eight children. Directly after graduating high school, he headed for the Marines, withstood racist treatment from White drill sergeants at Montford Point, and then served honorably in World War II. After completing his military career, Brown attended Tuskegee Institute, where he met his wife, Dorothy Coles Brown. Both became educators in Louisiana, and then headed north. RIckY cookE SR. In 1970, Hempstead educator Brown was hired to be Long Island’s first Black dean at Hempstead High School, where he served until 1990. Dorothy Coles Brown taught in the Manhasset public school system. Their daughter, Olga Brown-Young, followed her parents’ path. After a career in journalism, she taught English at A.G.B. Schultz Middle School, became the dean there, and then was dean at the high school, where she occupied her father’s office. After a stint as Hempstead High assistant principal, she retired. She is now on the Hempstead School Board, which she served for a period as president. As far as her father’s military life was concerned, said Brown-Young, “He never really spoke about it. But he was proud.” In fact, he had the Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fi,” Latin for “always faithful,” tattooed on one arm. “I was with my father once and we passed a young White man on the street who had a Semper Fi pin,” said BrownYoung. “My father said to him, ‘Semper Fi,’ and he stopped and they talked about living by the code of faithfulness. My dad was in his 60s and the man was about 25, but to see the camaraderie between the two of them was very moving.” Brown died in 2017. But the camaraderie he manifested was very much part of last Thursday’s ceremony. In addition to the dignitaries present, a contingent of Marines came, as did retired and active soldiers from other branches of the military, and Hempstead High Schools’ Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps class.

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Flanked by active-duty Marines, Olga Brown-Young, fourth from left, and her sister Bimini Brown Hayes, third from left, displayed the honors their father, George T. Brown, received posthumously on Nov. 9 at Hempstead High School: the Congressional Medal of Honor; a framed version of the 2012 statement from President Barack Obama when he awarded the medal to the Montford Point Marines as a group; a U.S. flag sent from Congressman Anthony D’Esposito; and written citations from the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc., State Senator Kevin Thomas, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and Deputy Town Executive Dorothy Goosby, who stands second from left in the photo. The retired Army veteran who teaches Hempstead High’s JROTC courses, First Sgt. Keith Woods, emceed the ceremony. American Legionnaires Percy Watson and Anthony Thomas looked on, as did retired Sgt. Major William H. Downes, 89, of Roosevelt, accompanied by his daughter Robin. José Trujillo and Walter Wells of the National Montford Point Marine Association outlined the history of Montford Point and presented a fascinating video of Montford Point Marines explaining their experiences of overcoming bias to serve their nation. The medal was then presented to Brown-Young and her sister, Bimini Brown-Hayes, with other honors. But the commemoration did not stop there. On Tuesday morning, the atrium of Classroom Building A at Hempstead High School was renamed for Brown. A former student and two teaching colleagues spoke briefly of the administrator and mentor who was so widely respected and loved. Ricky Cooke, Sr., a director at the Hempstead Village Community Development Agency, graduated from Hempstead High in 1976. “There was one person who would keep us students in line,” said Cooke, who grew up fatherless, “and that was Mr. Brown. During the time that I was here it was very important to me to have role models like him.” “George Brown was tremendous,” said former mayor Don Ryan, who taught business at Hempstead High during Brown’s tenure as dean. “The Marine Corps in Hempstead HIgh had quite an influence, because not only was Brown a

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Bimini Brown Hayes, left, and her sister Olga Brown-Young proudly stood by the plaque commemorating their father, Montford Point Marine veteran George T. Brown, when the atrium of Hempstead High’s Classroom Building A was dedicated to him on Tuesday. member of the Marine Corps, but Charles Mills, who was the principal, was also a Marine.” “Mr. Brown was kind, he was gentle, he was friendly,” said former Hempstead High teacher Patricia Brown (no relation), “but the students respected him because he didn’t tolerate any nonsense. He showed respect to the staff, the admin-

istrators, and everyone who worked with him.” As the two daughters of George T. Brown cut the ribbon to unveil the plaque dedicating the atrium area to him, applause and cheers resonated through the common area, a fitting response to the man who had strengthened so many around him during his lifetime.

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It was Percussion Night at Uniondale High School

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musical talent not just of Uniondale, but of other schools across Long Island and some parts of New York City. “It’s the heartbeat of our community, and it’s the heartbeat of the people of the community,” Uniondale High Principal Mark McCaw said of the show. “For our Latin American community, our Caribbean community and our African community, drums are an important part of our life and blood, and so we just like to showcase it, along with all the musical talents we have in our district and beyond.” This year, Uniondale’s marching band, Pure Gold, hosted a larger event than usual, in the hope of raising enough money to take students to Howard University, in Washington, D.C., so they can witness the college’s renowned music program firsthand. “We see ourselves like (a historically black college or university), but as a high school,” McCaw said. “We like to look at ourselves like that, and try to give students that experience so they can see themselves in colleges and universities across Mark MccaW the United States when they graduPrincipal, Uniondale ate.” High School T h i s ye a r ’s Percussion Night lineup featured performances from schools in Wyandanch and Brentwood, the Brooklyn Alliance Drumline, Brooklyn United Drumline and, of course, Uniondale — which included the Lawrence Road and Turtle Hook middle schools as well as Pure Gold, and the Uniondale kickline and cheerleaders. “This is in the spirit of community, and the spirit of exposing students to new things and ensuring that the culture of percussion gets passed down to the next generation,” Derrick Barker, Uniondale High’s percussion instructor, said. “It’s quite an honor for these schools and community groups to come out here and perform with us, and we’re honored to host it here.” Rodney Smith, instructor of Brooklyn United Drumline, told the Herald that the group took part to spread a message with its music. “The message we want to spread

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All of the bands that took part joined forces for a climactic performance, led by Uniondale’s percussion instructor, Derrick Barker. with our drumline is to be you, and to be better than the person you were the day before,” Smith said. “Everybody makes mistakes, but pushing through and setting your goal at excellence, that is what we teach them.” Smith said that the lessons he learned as a child in the marching band still resonate with him today, serving as pillars of his everyday attitude and outlook on life. Brentwood’s Green Machine showcased not only a full drum set, but xylophones, cajons and maracas. “Music can bring so much good to any community that truly embraces it,” Joe Sitler, Green Machine’s band director, said. Investment in the music program in Brentwood has done wonders for the district in terms of student morale and participation, Sitler added. “There is a common sense of unity and purpose that music provides and makes kids work together,” he said. “Not only to play a piece of music, but now we get to go in front of an audience and make them feel good, and forget about whatever problems they’re having, and they can listen to us play.” Uniondale is hoping to see similar results. Over the past few years, under the leadership of Superintendent Monique Darrisaw-Akil and McCaw, the district has experienced a cultural shift, keeping students interested and involved in school by hosting special events, while pushing them to achieve more. “I advocate for them to have more and more events like this,” McCaw said, “to promote music and the arts, and to have the families and the community come together.”

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members of Brentwood’s marching band, the green machine, at the end of their performance at Uniondale’s second annual percussion night.

Brooklyn United Drumline getting groovy during its performance.

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the Uniondale marching band, pure gold, performing at Sunday’s percussion night.

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Another way to safety: Just text 911 By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com

It’s supposed to always be available in an emergency. But up until now, there was really only one way to call 911, and that was by calling 911. But not anymore. Calling 911 is still available, but in those times of emergency — especially in a very precarious, and potentially dangerous situation — there is now another option in Nassau County: Text-to-911. Officials with the Nassau County Police Department’s communications bureau officially rolled out the new program earlier this month, where instead of calling 911, those who need help immediately can also text 911, too. It’s actually been around since September, and even though the rollout wasn’t public, police and other emergency services already have responded to more than 100 text emergencies. But still, even with this new option, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stressed this should be used only when necessary. “We want everyone to understand that (the) Text-to-911 program is not to replace the 911 call,” Ryder told reporters during a recent news conference sharing the program. “Iif you have that ability to call, call 911. Always call 911.” Nassau’s Text-to-911 program has joined those already in operation in

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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder officially introduced the Text-to-911 program last week, which will allow those reporting an emergency to text for help if they are not able to call. Suffolk County and New York City. The service is intended for those with a hearing or speech disability, if someone cannot speak because of an injury or medical condition, if someone is in a threatening situation— such as a domestic or active shooter situation —

or if there is simply poor mobile phone reception. The commissioner emphasized the speed of response is dependent on someone’s phone service. But still, there is no significant delay caused by texting 911 as opposed to calling.

To access the service, simply put “911” as the recipient of the text message, and in the body of the text, detail your emergency. During the news conference, Ryder had a member of his communications bureau team demonstrate exactly how his department receives and responds to a texted 911 message. “Our communications operators are the best in the country,” Ryder said. “They’re trained. They’re very dedicated to the service. They know how to handle a victim. They’ve done it over and over and over. “We give them a lot of credit. This is just another tool to help the victim, and extra tool to get help.” The Nassau County Legislature last fall earmarked more than $100,000 to Intergraph Corp., to implement the Text-to-911 interface. At the time, Robert Saccente Jr. — an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf — said such a system was long overdue. “There was no way for me, as a deaf person, to call 911” during an emergency when someone collapsed in front of Saccente during a defensive driving class and needed immediate help. “Fortunately, there were other people that were taking the class that were able to call for me. Here I am, the first person in the room. CPR certified. And I wasn’t able to make a call for him.”

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Frankel Mathurin is inspiring Uniondale entrepreneur

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By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Nicole Burke started the “Voice of Uniondale” broadcasts for WRHU, Radio Hofstra, on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., to tell the world about the great people in her home hamlet. One of her recent interviewees was Uniondale business owner Frankel Mathurin. Mathurin, 41, started Frankie’s Elite Towing three years ago. But arriving at the point of starting it, and sustaining it since then, has been a process of gaining and combining a wide spectrum of skills. Mathurin and his three brothers, Ralph, Clark, and Gene, grew up in Hempstead. Frankel, known as Frankie, discovered his own passion for cars from working with his father Jean, who, said Frankie, “was a janitor by day and a body mechanic by trade. He did major mechanic and body work and was very successful at it.” But when Frankie was 12, his father died of a heart attack. When he was 15, his 18-year-old brother died in an auto accident. Mathurin credits his mother Denise, a nurse, and school personnel like Olga Brown-Young with keeping him on an even keel. “I was on the first step team that Ms. Olga Young put together,” said Mathurin. “She is one of the reasons I made it out of middle school.” When Mathurin was 20 years old, his son, Frankel Mathurin, Jr., was born.

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Frankel Mathurin, 41, was inspired to start Frankie’s Elite Transport, his towing firm, by his family: wife Shaquanna James, daughter Callie Grace, and son Frankel Jr. Mathurin obtained his commercial driver’s license, fitting him to drive heavy vehicles and transport hazardous materials. While employed by Winters Brothers, a waste management company, he also worked for Gemma’s Towing in Uniondale. “It was something that I knew I wanted to do,” Mathurin said. He sold a 1979 Pontiac Trans-Am that he had brought back to life and bought his first tow truck. He later added a flatbed truck. “I would come home from Winters

around 3 or 4 o’clock p.m.,” Mathurin said, “and then work at towing until 9 o’clock just to get my truck seen.” Meanwhile, he married Shaquanna James, who has her own hair salon business, Reflections of Lady Red. James encouraged Mathurin to take the huge step of leaving Winters to start Frankie’s Elite Transport, completely on his own, in August of 2020. “The pandemic is what solidified my business,” Mathurin said. “Junk cars were at their height because people were cleaning out. Battery jumps, tire changes,

a lot of breakdowns.” James’ and Mathurin’s daughter, Callie Grace, was born soon after. Frankel Jr. finished high school, but Mathurin did not employ him as a driver, deciding to let him first find his own way, and to understand the experience of being an employee. “I want him to know that employees have feelings, so he won’t one day be a boss that’s just a yeller,” said Mathurin. “Once he gets tired of working for other people, he knows, ‘I have two trucks with my name on them.’” Frankie Jr. works in construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport. And Mathurin rises early each day to face the tough, fascinating work he signed up for. “It’s g ritty, it’s g rueling,” said Mathurin. “These rainstorms that we just went through? Who was out in that? Me!” A towing business deals with maintenance of its own trucks, insurance, paying for safe parking of two commercial vehicles overnight, and of course, the constant search for clients. “But to be honest, I love it!” said Mathurin. He also is taking steps to open a fullfledged automotive rim shop to his towing firm. “I’m 41,” said Mathurin. “By the time I’m 50, I’m going to open up my shop. And I’ll keep becoming a bigger tow company.” The business’s Instagram handle is @ FrankiesEliteTransport, and its email is frankieselitetransport@gmail.com.

American Legion Post 390 wants to help younger vets By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Now that the war in Afghanistan is over, veterans organizations like the American Legion Post 390, are looking to tap into the younger generation of veterans and their needs. From food pantries, to clothing giveaways, to health services — the American Legion Post 390 helps find and provide resources to all veterans in need in the Uniondale and Hempstead Village areas. The American Legion is the largest veterans’ organization in the country, dedicated to advocating for and supporting veterans, service members, and their communities by offering them much-needed resources like access to counseling, free and low-cost healthcare services, access to food pantries and more. Each post within the American Legion is independently operated and receives no state or county funding for its operations, leaving some smaller posts like 390, who are struggling to stay afloat financially. According to Mary Burns, a board member for the legion post, had troubles since the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re currently unsustainable,” Burns said. “We cannot afford to continue at this rate.” Burns explains that the post is really the only asset for many veterans in this area and that without them, those living

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Board members of the American Legion Post 390, the largest veterans’ organization in the country, dedicated to advocating for and supporting veterans, service members, and their communities by offering them much-needed resources like access to counseling, free and low-cost healthcare services, access to food pantries and more — located in the Village of Hempstead. From left: Harry Ransom, Mary Burns, Frank Neal in the Village of Hempstead who are in need would have trouble finding and accessing much needed resources. Currently, Nassau County’s allocated budget for the Division of Veterans Service, a county-level agency dedicated to serving the needs of veterans and their families, is $29.9 million — none of which goes towards supporting local organizations such as the Legion Post 390.

But in a county with over 38,000 veterans, that means there is only about $787 allocated for each veteran, for services and programs including community outreach, advocacy work, transportation, administrative tasks, and claims processing. Despite their financial burdens, the Post has stayed dedicated to reaching out to veterans in need and hosting different events and giveaways — such as

their recent hospital visit where they handed out much needed clothes and supplies to injured veterans. “There is a lot of younger veterans who just came out of the Middle East who are in need of our services,” explained Frank Neal, a board member of the Legion Post 390. According to United States Census Bureau estimates, roughly 4,300 Nassau residents have served in Iraq or Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001, while nationally roughly three-quarters of all veterans have served during wartime, with only 22 percent having served in times of peace. “For us Vietnam veterans,” Neal said, “a lot of us didn’t join any kind of group or program right away after we got out of the military, and I think that is what we are seeing with new veterans coming home now.” “It’s very expensive to live on Long Island and the fact that could be working and earning 50 to $60,000 and that only covers your mortgage, your insurance, and puts food on the table, but it doesn’t cover the other expenses, so a lot of the younger people, they just don’t have the time to address the needs they don’t realize are there.” “Nobody here is under 70 years old,” said Harry Ransom, vice commander of the Legion Post 390. “I think it is important to tap into the younger generation of veterans and pass the torch, or this community may suffer in the long run.”

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Efforts by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum site and build stores, a hotel and a casino can proceed — for now — following a stay of a recent ruling that voided the lease transfer of the Coliseum to the Sands group for 99 years.

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people know that the lease transfer was even up for discussion. Hofstra said that the agendas for those meetings made no mention of Sands, the Coliseum, the Nassau Hub or the proposed development. The county’s attorneys countered that claim, saying Hofstra’s general counsel was invited to all three meetings, and attended the first one. “In my opinion, the collective goal of our elected officials was to thrust this project upon the community without regard to our questions or concerns, and stifling our voices so our voices would not be heard on this project,” said Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association and a member of the Say No to the Casino Project movement. The Say No to the Casino Civic Association said in a statement that for months it has been trying to “sound the alarm that not only did the County improperly rush the process through the legislature, denying residents the opportunity to weigh in, but it also neglected to review, quantify, disclose, and address the significant impacts that the mammoth casino project will have on County residents, businesses, and colleges.” But Matthew Aracich, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, told the Herald he felt Kapoor’s ruling was “odd.” “They’re looking for a technicality,” Aracich said of Hofstra. “I think that there was plenty of time for the county to observe this particular project and take a deep dive into what it meant for the community, to the town, to the county, and ultimately what it means to the economy. “I think this ruling is inappropriate, and it isn’t going to stop anything,” Aracich added. “We’ll go through the process again, and we’ll win because we have more support now than we ever had.” Poser issued a statement calling Kapoor’s ruling “thoughtful” while recognizing “the public’s right to participate in decision-making about the current redevelopment plan for the Nassau Hub.” “We look forward to contributing to the planning process and advocating for the use of the Hub in ways that will best contribute to our thriving community,” Poser said, “while protecting against environmental and other harms.”

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dent the lower court’s ruling will be overturned. “I will continue to stand for the proposal by the Sands to develop a world-class luxury hotel, spa, entertainment center and casino,” Blakeman added, “which will bring $5 billion in construction, goodpaying permanent jobs, and tax relief for our residents.” Earlier this year, Blakeman said the 80acre site would be redeveloped with outdoor community spaces, high-end hotels, and what he described as a “world-class live performance venue honoring the legacy of live music” at the Coliseum. The project would also include celebrity chef restaurants, convention space and ballrooms, a day spa, a pool and a health club. It would create 12,000 construction jobs, and ultimately employ 5,000 people. But the part of the project that drew most of the attention — despite taking up just 10 percent of the site — was a proposed casino, a staple in how Sands develops properties like this. The company had hoped to secure one of three casino licenses the state was offering, and felt the Coliseum site would be perfect for such a project. And it was the casino that had neighboring Hofstra — and its president, Susan Poser — speaking out against the proposed project. The university filed suit against the county in April. “We are asking that the planning commission commit to a fair and transparent process,” Hofstra spokeswoman Terry Coniglio said, at the time. “To this point, the planning commission’s hearing did not comply with the law, and we have been forced to ask the court to ensure that the public receives the information it deserves, and a fair opportunity to be heard on this important matter.” In its suit — which did not include Sands itself as a defendant — Hofstra claimed that the planning commission scheduled three hearings on a proposed lease transfer of the Coliseum site to Sands in March and April. The meetings were filled to capacity, with the county setting up overflow rooms for those who wanted to hear the proceedings and have an opportunity to share their own comments. The university maintained that the county failed to properly file notice of the meetings, to let

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Learning to play street hockey with New York Islanders

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The New York Islanders hosted a fun, free and informative clinic for young hockey players on Sunday, introducing those of all age and skill levels to street hockey, which differs from traditional hockey, as it is played on a pavement or multiuse surface, rather than ice, and with balls instead of pucks. At Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, the Northwell Health Ice Center on Merrick Avenue is an official training location for the New York Islanders, as well as a state-of-the-art facility that boasts two NHL-sized hockey rinks, as well as one outdoor rink. Ann Rina, the executive directors of community relations for the Islanders said once a year, USA Hockey holds “Try Hockey Weekend.” “That was last week,” she told the Herald at Sunday’s event. “This week, we decided to hold the street hockey clinic. We invited one our alumni, Matt Moulson, down to help us out. And it’s really about introducing the community to the game of hockey. Street hockey is a much easier pathway to start out the game. “It gives the opportunity for the kids to you know, put a stick in their hands, play out on the rink itself, see if they like the game,” she added, “and hoping with the experience they have today, it’s something they want to continue with.” The community relations staff, alongside Islanders alumni Matt Moulson, was out on the rink with young hockey players, for an hour-long clinic on Sunday morning. The facility at Eisenhower is well utilized by the Islanders for similar events, Rina explained, and later that day, there was also a “Try Hockey” event, but inside the facility on the ice. “For us, it’s about getting out throughout the metro-New York area, and showing the game,” she said, “whether it’s the street version or the on ice version. It’s how do we put sticks into hands, and let kids try the game.” “It’s always great when you can come back, spend time with Islanders fans, and

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The New York Islanders a free street hockey clinic on Sunday and the Northwell Health Ice Center, located on Merrick Avenue in Eisenhower Park. help grow the games and do things that they have fun doing, which is playing hockey,” Moulson said. The event was held in partnership with Franklin Sports, who provided the equipment the players were using. Sunday’s clinic was the first step in getting kids on the rink, Rina said. The Islanders also offers six-week units in various locations throughout Long Island. The hockey organization partners with community centers and PAL leagues, which gives those interested in the sport more organized play. Come spring, there’s an actual league that parents can sign their kids up for, allowing them to put the skills they learned in the clinic to the test. A clinic just began on Nov. 11 in East Hills at the Sid Jacobson JCC Street Hockey, and will run through Dec. 16. For more, visit NHL.com/islanders/ community/street-hockey.

The rink was packed with kids from the local community, who not only got to play hockey with the community relations staff, but also from Islanders alum, Matt Moulson, who attended the clinic.

The community relations team led hockey players of all age and skill in different exorcises throughout the hour-long program.

Austin Grefig, 7, had a blast putting his skills to the test on the rink outside of the main facility.

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Thankful for feasting and festivities By Karen Bloom The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of theByfestive Karen Bloom season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.

Visitors will be immersed in an array of light displays, lanterns, and interactive Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN art installations that make up LuminoCity’s Wonder ••Garvies Preserve Native that’s been at the focus of our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 Journey. Among the American Festival, Nov. 18p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. highlights? See multiple culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.5-12 and seniors • $10, $5 ages illuminating sculptures • Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, Barry Drive, Glen Cove in Jocelyn’s Garden navigates the complexities of modern life, •• 50 South Campus, Hempstead. For information, contact and Chiaozza’s Forest, For information and to RSVP, (516) 571-8010, or designed by internationally art as a path for social change is at the GarviesPointMuseum.com call (516) 463-5672, or visit renowned artists Jocelyn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. Tsaih and Chiaozza. • LuminoCity at Eisenhower “Lantern festivals have Park, now through Jan.7 long been a tradition in • Enter at Field 4, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines Asian culture, especially East Meadow the collective power of the arts in society. • Tickets available at during the holidays,” Luminocityfestival.com Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and producer Amber Cao says. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. “We want to recreate that tradition and share it with “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that everyone. We’re excited to translate our tradition into promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” an unforgettable holiday experience.” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise creating be Point Museum ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and Courtesy call outGarvies injustices through their artLaster lights, music, and even a smoke machine add to the experience — what Cao describes as a “magical Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, space.” The beloved story “Alice in Wonderland” adds voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine thea making A Native American celebration wondrous component to the light display. Visitors of arthistory, with public that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their Early on in our nation’s Nativeservice Americans handed down time-honored practices encounter iconic scenes from the Wonderland Tea Party, involved in rejoicing over nature’s bounty at harvest time — even thoughcreate it certainly wasn’tand inspire others communities and the nation to ignite movement, awareness, to butterfly seat, and a life-sized Queen’s Castle to the Thanksgiving as we know it. Yet, was plenty of feasting and festivities as these early stand withthere them.” where adults and kids can slide down the Queen of Americans gathered to commemorate before July settling in in forconjunction the approaching Heart’s massive slide. This exhibit, their whichharvest runs through 28, is with Hofstra’s winter. Cao and her team also partnered with Long 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. An annual holiday event — a popular long-standing tradition — honors the spirit and “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Island Children’s Museum for what’s defined as an traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, timed to museum Karen Albert.Nov. “The initialgives idea for this exhibition was inspired by “underwater experience” that showcases displays of coincide with Thanksgiving. Thisdirector weekend’s festival, 18-19, visitors a deep dive into underwater sea creatures designed by local children. an Americans Obama Administration White House— briefi ng indoors that took place the lifestyle of those early through varied activities both and out.on May 12, 2009, “We seek out community collaborations that offer whereinmore 60 artists and creative organizers met using with administration officials our to visitors unique opportunities to showcase their Everyone can participate tool than and pottery-making, and spear-throwing the atlatl the collective power the pottery arts to build community, change, and chartcreativity as they learn about cultural traditions,” says (a spear-throwing tool).discuss Also experience natural clayofand making. Primitivecreate fire building (without matches!) andasome on-site campfirerecovery cookinginare other activities pathway for national theamong areas of social justice, always civic participation and Erika Floreska, museum president. enjoyed by all who takeactivism.” part. The collaboration between LuminoCity and LICM Visitors can sample some nativeother foodsrecent and learn about process ofthe creating includes a concurrent exhibit at LICM detailing the To authentic that end, unlike exhibits thatthe showcased museum’s “dugout” canoes. In addition, see collection, an authentic reproduction a wigwam, always aartists favorite permanent Giordano reachedofout to contemporary who loaned process of turning 2D drawings into the illuminated with kids and parents. lanterns on display and exploring the art of lantern the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Families can also learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes, along with corn making. all(at media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple andofthe Equal Long Justice Initiative, grinding and storytelling 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) with Chief Redfeather eastern “We’re excited that thousands of families will be ForAlso Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michelefrom Pred,the Hank Willis Thomas, andand Sophia Island’s Montaukett tribe. check out displays of artifacts museum collection, able to see our visitors’ ideas realized as 3D lanterns Victor. the authentic reproduction of a wigwam, always a favorite with kids and parents. during the festival,” Floreska says. “Thepermanent way our climate is now, this exhibit could not Island’s be moreNative timely than While there, the museum’s exhibits — which showcase Long Light sculptures in the Mystical Jellyfish Forest, American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York state at this moment,” Albert adds. Ship and Dolphin Lagoon, Giant Whale Tail, Imaginary — are also worth visiting, as are thethe preserve’s nature trails. The newest the Among highlights, she points to the seriesexhibit, of prints“Art fromofthe Sea Creature and Fiddler Crab were designed by Zuni Fetish,” is a must-see, according to museum director Veronica children who participated in a hands-on workshop at collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale Natale. photos are based on “These small, hand-carved figurines made of inspired varying stone types, and eachD. the museum. Their 2D artwork was submitted for an Normananimal Rockwell’s 1943 are oil paintings by President Franklin animal has its own meaning,” she says. “They are adorable in-person.” opportunity to be brought to life in 3D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he Winners range from 5 to 11 years old. considered the essential LuminoCity lights up Eisenhower Park four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Courtesy LuminoCity The enchanting holiday extravaganza that first arrived here last year returns to Long Island, has interpreted theseseason, iconic works for our era. Monday, 4:30 Photos above: Eisenhower Park sparkles throughout the illuminating EisenhowerFreedoms Park throughout the holiday Thursday through holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity. “It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, to 9:30 p.m. these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.” As always the museum offers additional

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The Bacon Brothers

That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at their long-awaited Long lsland appearance rescheduled from last June. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound ‘Forosoco’ — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who Pat McGann were born to collaborate. It’s taken the siblings across world —is from Patthe McGann quickly rising as shows in Japan, to at of performances the sharpest stand-ups on th American landmarks like Carnegie comedy scene. A relative lateco Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.he The to comedy, began doing sta Bacon Brothers turn a new page with he was up at 31 after realizing their 11th release, ‘Erato,’ five packaging. very goodwhose at selling songs showcase He thehustled duo’s dynamic his way to become contrasts: quiet moments and big house emcee at Zanies Chicago payoffs, organic where instrumentation and he distinguished himself electronic textures, self-penned especially adeptsongs, at working the and high-profile crowd. collaborations A husband and father o three young children, McGann Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $45-$80; appeal stems from his quick wi available at TheSpaceAtWestbury. relatable take on family life com. The Space,and 250 Post Ave. and marriage. In 2017, McGan Westbury. began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sh but impressive resume, include Montreal’s famed Just For Laug Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festiv and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

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Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The holiday treat returns to Long Island. Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre’s production parkles with beautiful costumes, dazzling sets and a talented cast that features adult professionals as well as aspiring young student dancers. Designed to appeal to younger kids as well as older children and adults, this “Nutcracker” is both narrated and abridged, so you can enjoy the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for their special seasonal extravaganza, as the first production of the holiday season on Long Island. Follow Clara as she embarks on a journey filled with brave soldiers, dancing snowflakes and excitement. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or call (855) 222-2TIX (2849). Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Westbury Arts offers up a showcase of four short films by award-winning filmmakers Kevin Lopez and Annmarie Ragucci., as part of the Documentary Film Series, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. Films include “Sharing the Stoke,” about Dylan Hronec, a surfer with cerebral palsy, who shares the stoke with friend Cliff Skudin, a world class surfer from Long Beach, co-founder of Surf For All; “Riding Redemption,” which tells of North Shore Horse Rescue and Sanctuary farm in Baiting Hollow, which serves as a healing place for both humans and horses; “When It Snows,” Marty Bevilacqua’s tribute to his son through snow sculpture creations, thrilling families all winter long; “Threads of Nature,” in which fiber artist Alicia Evans weaves a compelling narrative, merging her passion for trees and the environment, revealing the delicate threads that connect nature, art, and humanity. Each film introduces the audience to Long Islanders who are focused on making the world a better place and bring joy to others. 255 Schenck Ave, Westbury. To register, visit tinyurl. com/3wb5usup.

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Author visit Uniondale Library hosts author Carmen Molina-Tamacas, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2- 3:30 p.m. She’ll discuss her book, “SalviYorkers,” which draws a timeline of 100 years of Salvadoran immigrants in New York. 400 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale. Visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220 for information.

The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

Three Cheers for 30 Years! Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Sunday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the hands-on collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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

S.T.O.P. Program Dispose of hazardous materials safely, through the Town of Hempstead’s Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (STOP) Program, Saturday, Nov. 18. Residents can avail themselves of a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home. Bring unwanted items to Baldwin Park, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. By bringing such toxins as antifreeze, drain cleaners, and pesticides on any of the scheduled S.T.O.P. collection days, residents can make a significant contribution to the protection of our precious groundwater supply and the preservation of our bays and estuaries.. to participate in this program. For more information, call (516) 489-5000.

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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 Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.

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Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Stefans helps women find financial security By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Donna Stefans is preparing women for a financially fruitful future. And last week, she took to Zoom to share some of that expertise as part of the Herald Inside LI roundtable series. Stefans — the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group — says women should quiz themselves with a number of questions to help them assess where they are financially. Not just now, but in the future. But in this particular event, Stefans quizzed participants on how long they felt the typical women or man lived, how many women out in the workforce were saving for retirement, and what women’s income was like compared to men. She shared how the answers to these questions should prompt women to prepare for their own future. “Truly, knowledge is power,” Stefans said. “In order to start thinking about — if you haven’t already started thinking about — what to do with your own financial plan, what is a financial plan, and ‘what do I look like in my financial plan,’ you have to start from the beginning.” And no worries — Stefans reassured her audience they should not stress about their past planning, but rather, focus on the future. “The doubt and the fear are the parts that take us away from the path of getting to our place,” she said. “Just by being here today, it means you want to educate yourself, and build a great world for yourself.”

Stefans highlighted the importance of knowledge in household and marriage finances. “I see it very often in the widow world,” she said. “Unfortunately, a husband dies, and the husband is the one that’s been in charge of the financial assets. And, now, the wife is sitting there without her husband, and doesn’t have any idea how to manage these assets.” And then there is the “sandwich generation,” responsible for financially supporting their elderly parents and as well as their own children all while paying attention to all factors impacting personal finances before finally finding the time and energy to turn to planning. Stefans also shared the benefits of credit along with resources for credit security. “You want to make sure your credit stays clean if you have it, and that you have a good score,” she said. “Less debt out there that you’re not using would be good, and paying your credit cards on time. Even if you carry balances — which I’m not suggesting you do — but if you have balances, just pay on time, and it will help you with your credit.” A major talking point of the event was enlisting the help of a financial planner, another hat Stefans wears. That includes making sure you have lined up a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney, guardianship provisions, and a trust to ensure individual stability in case of illness. “The biggest secret about this,” Stefans said, “is time, practice and setting goals.” To learn more about upcoming events, visit RichnerLive.com.

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Donna Stefans shared her expertise during an Herald Inside LI webinar hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers. The topic from the founder of Stefans Law Group? Empower Women & Wealth: Building Financial Security.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSU U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2 Plaintiff, Against MAUREEN E. HILLARY AKA MAUREEN HILLARY, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/28/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on 12/6/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 612 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 and described as follows: 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 36 Block 134 Lot 507 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $388,511.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 11090-14 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 10/12/2023 File Number: 32669 RS 142972 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 #: 610757/2021 Bank Of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs Gay B. DingleButler As Trustee To The Thomas James Walker, Jr. Living Trust Dated January 27, 2010, Public Administrator Of Nassau County As Administrator To The Estate Of Thomas J. Walker, Jr. Aka Thomas James Walker, Jr., Maisha Walker As Heir To The Estate Of Thomas J. Walker, Jr. Aka Thomas James Walker, Jr. If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally

Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Cypress Financial Recoveries LLC, Discover Bank, Discover Card, Petro INC, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS “John Doe #1” Through “John Doe #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 728 Martin Drive 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 Maisha Walker 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 Twentieth day of October, 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, dated November 27, 2007, executed by Thomas J. Walker, Jr. AKA Thomas James Walker, Jr. (who died on August 11, 2017, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $544,185.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book M 32580, Page 845 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on December 12, 2007. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 15, 2010 and recorded on December 15, 2010, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M 35487, Page 908. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 14, 2017 and recorded on January 18, 2018, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42626, Page 543. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 3, 2019 and recorded on February 6, 2020, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 44007, Page 19. The property in question is described as follows: 728 Martin Drive, Uniondale, NY 11553 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website

at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 26, 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. 78441 142863

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Kidnapping arrest The First Squad reported the arrest of Kamani Roach, a 29-year-old man from Queens, in connection with a kidnapping that happened on Friday, Nov. 10 in Roosevelt. In collaboration with the NYPD, the Nassau County Police Department’s coordinated efforts helped bring the victim home safely. It all unfolded when officers from the First Precinct responded to a call for a residential disturbance. After arriving at the scene, officers got to the aftermath of a verbal altercation between Roach and an unnamed 21-year-old female victim. According to witnesses, the situation quickly escalated as Roach forcibly removed the victim from her home and placed her inside his vehicle before fleeing the scene. Prompt action by Nassau County Detectives, working with the NYPD, led to the location and rescue of the female victim. Following a thorough investigation, Roach was located, arrested and taken into police custody without any further incident. Roach now faces serious charges, including Kidnapping and Unlawful Imprisonment. Roach is scheduled to be arraigned on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the First District Court located at 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

LarCeny from auto

On Nov. 3 at noon, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle parked near 1027 Ditmas Ave. in Uniondale.

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On Nov. 3 at 1:46 p.m., Frank DeJohn, 53, of East Quogue, was arrested for shoplifting from Macy’s in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Nov. 6 at 11:00 a.m., Angela Cheung, 43, of Brooklyn, was arrested for shoplifting from Nordstrom’s in Roosevelt Field Mall. On Nov. 7 at 10:05 a.m., Allen Corey, 24, of Lakeview, was arrested for petit larceny from a motor vehicle at Roosevelt Field Mall, 620 Old Country Road, Uniondale. On Nov. 7 at 3:07 p.m., Aniache Dudley, 33, of Roosevelt, was arrested for shoplifting from Target at 999 Corporate

Crash in front of Nassau Coliseum On Sunday evening, traffic headed westbound on Hempstead Turnpike came to a standstill as police investigated a nasty collision involving a pedestrian during rush hour in front of the Nassau Coliseum. According to Nassau County Police, a woman was struck by a vehicle, prompting an immediate response. The injured woman was swiftly transported to Nassau University Medical Hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition. In the aftermath of the crash, the westbound lanes of Hempstead Turnpike, spanning from Cunningham Avenue all the way to Earl Ovington Boulevard, were temporarily closed. This closure caused a headache for commuters, as it remained in effect until almost 9 p.m. that night. Despite the initial shock surrounding the crash, police have determined that no criminality is involved in this unfortunate crash and there will be no charges filed against the driver. While this incident has concluded without criminal implications, police want to emphasize the importance of caution and adherence to traffic regulations to prevent accidents.

Drive in Westbury. On Nov. 7 at 4:50 p.m., David J. Molina, 22, of Hempstead, and Sulma Molina, 44, of Garden City, were arrested for shoplifting from Walmart at 1222 Old Country Rd. Westbury.

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On Oct. 26 at 5 p.m., an Amazon package was reported stolen from 152 E. Greenwich Ave. in Roosevelt. On Nov. 3 at 1 p.m., Lacoste in Roosevelt Field Mall reported that an unknown male had stolen four Polo shirts. On Nov. 6 at 3:10 p.m., Nordstrom Rack at 1040 Old Country Rd. in Uniondale reported that a woman had stolen several items. On Nov. 8 at 6:40 p.m., J.C. Penney in Roosevelt Field Mall reported that an unknown man stole a projector. — Reine Bethany

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, V. MARITZA MATA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 21, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and MARITZA MATA, ET AL. are the

Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 866 JAMES PLACE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553: Section 50, Block 267, Lot 6: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING

AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614356/2018. Mark Ricciardi, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19

guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143199

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his column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?” No matter which title you like, the subject matter boils down to the fact that there is essentially no Democratic Party in Long Beach or Nassau County, and the Republicans are feasting on the bones of a moribund entity. There is no doubt that the GOP’s success on Election Day was JERRY attributable to the efforts of Joe KREMER Cairo, the county Republican Party chair. Cairo is a brilliant leader, and he works at his job 24 hours a day. Last week he scored a big victory in the Town of North Hempstead, where he spent an estimated $1.5 million to get Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and a few Town Board members re-elected. Jon Kaiman, the former supervisor, ran a credible campaign, but his efforts were no match for Cairo and the Republican apparatus. Available

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statistics show that the Republicans had a 35 percent turnout at the polls, while the Democrats had a turnout of roughly 25 percent. In the contests for the County Legislature, Democrats managed to keep their seats and prevented the Republicans from gaining a super-majority. There was a contest in Glen Cove between incumbent Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, a Republican, and the former Republican county comptroller, George Maragos, who’s now a Democrat. In a city that changes mayors frequently, Maragos lost. Which brings us to the election for the control of the Long Beach City Council. In the past, even with Republicans scoring great successes in the county, the Long Beach Democratic Party would have been able to fend off any kind of political tidal wave. Instead, the Democrats wound up losing control of the council to three Republican challengers. If you’re interested in some local political history lesson, the last time Republicans controlled Long Beach City Hall was in 1970. How do I know that? Because I took over the Democratic Party leadership at the same time I was

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serving in the Assembly. I took the job of party chair to help the party regain control of the City Council. We ran an aggressive campaign, and in November 1972, five Democrats were elected in Long Beach, ousting the Republican incumbents. Having regained my senses, I then resigned as chair. Being both an assemblyman and a party leader was a mistake. It’s worth noting that as far back as the 1940s, Long Beach was one of only two area communities with a strong Democratic Party. The city was often described as “a Democratic oasis in a Republican desert.” In my early teens, national Democratic figures such as Gov. Averell Harriman, Vice President Alben Barkley and presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson came to Long Beach to get the blessing of the local party leader. There are still a few readers who will remember the late Phil Kohut, who was the party boss for many years. Each year he would host a summer cocktail event that was attended by Democrats seeking his favor, as well as every major Republican elected official on Long Island. Sadly, the local party operation has faded away

he party is hanging on in Nassau, but not in one of its historic strongholds.

over the years, and the latest City Council election results proved that. Another example of the weakness of the Democratic Party is the fact that Long Beach is now represented by Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, who lives in the Five Towns. From 1966 to 2016, Long Beach had three Democrats representing its interests in Albany. Yours truly and Harvey Weisenberg represented the city for nearly 50 years, followed by Todd Kaminsky. There is no doubt that Long Beach has undergone major demographic changes, with many new faces moving into the community. But according to the Nassau County Board of Elections, many of those new residents come from Democratic areas, and were accustomed to supporting Democratic candidates. I wish the newly elected Republican City Council members the best of luck, because my heart is still in Long Beach, after living there for 40 years. Their good fortune is in part due to the demise of a once great Democratic Party organization. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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ey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. We Americans have come of age in a nation that strived toward tolerance and equality, a country that has stood as an exemplar of democracy and excellence. We pulled together when times were tough. Then, in successive shock waves, a brutal three-year pandemic, rising political extremism and epidemic gun violence knocked us off kilter. We seem to have forgotten who we are. American competence, credibility and RAnDi prestige wobbled KREiss during the Trump presidency. How did we become this country that doesn’t know facts from fake, that raises a raging fraudster to the presidency and then exalts him as a cult figure? That’s the view from 30,000 feet. We are struggling with big, unprecedented political, social and humanitarian problems. I visualize a tug of war, east, west, north and south, with ropes pulling in all directions, drawing and quartering the country. Even here at sea level, post-pandemic

life is littered with smaller but devilish provocations that ruffle our daily lives. All the time I hear people saying that nothing works anymore, people aren’t willing to go to an office, businesses are shuttered because they can’t find employees, booking a flight means dealing with airlines that charge $25 to talk to a real person on a phone. Attempting to get a ticket, arrange a refund or use a credit card is often is exercise in frustration. The plumber sends a trainee; floods ensue. The gas pump doesn’t work. The movie theater is filthy. The pint of ice cream has shrunk. The Wi-Fi is down. The bank has no tellers. The supermarket forces me to ring up my items while the workers, who are about to be replaced, are forced to help me figure out the system. Teacher shortages plague public education. If you fall into the medical rabbit hole, you may find caring doctors and efficient offices, but too often the trend toward corporate medical care leaves patients coming and going through frustrating patient portals. The big pillars in our lives are standing on less stable ground than before the pandemic, and before Donald Trump, with newspapers, public schools, univer-

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sities, social media, medicine, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court suffering identity crises. As we move forward, the critical question is, can we find threads of gold amid the dross? Is anything OK? I’m convinced that at ground level, not 30,000 feet, people are kinder to one another. We all know we’ve been through hell the past few years. But folks aren’t quitting on their friends and families. People are actively searching for more meaningful lives and richer relationships with loved ones. News stories shine a light on loneliness; our surgeon general writes about the life-giving effects of personal connections. People listen and reach out. In record time, our scientists created vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Amazon has transformed our shopping experience, mostly for the good. People are spending, and figuring out how to negotiate a changing economy. We are in the midst of an epic battle for our most cherished American values. At 30,000 feet, the cultish masses supporting Trump seem daunting, willfully embracing lies, slyly encouraging racism and antisemitism. On the ground, I’m looking at Ohio,

ut the big pillars in our lives are less stable than before the pandemic.

which just voted to support women’s reproductive rights. Candidates supporting inclusion and democracy had a good night on Election Day. I’m looking at the man in the White House, who, with a talented team, is keeping us rolling toward a sounder economy while supporting our unions, wrapping his arms around our allies in Israel and Ukraine and keeping a lid on little fires everywhere. Yes, Biden is old. But Trump is old, and he’s no Joe Biden. The president flew to Israel in its hour of need, embraced Benjamin Netanyahu, a friend in pain, flew home, flew to Maine after a mass shooting. Trump wouldn’t get out of his limo at Normandy because he didn’t want the rain to mess up his hair. Biden’s head and heart trump Trump. Also what works: The MacArthur Foundation announced a $500 million grant to support local newspapers. John Palfrey, the foundation’s president, said, “It’s hard to have a democracy when you don’t have good local news.” And there’s more: Election 2023 worked. Crazy lost traction and sanity prevailed. I still work, too, but my path is different, as is yours. Our footprints leave deeper grooves these days; we carry all that we’ve learned since Pandemic 2020 and the DJT presidency altered our reality. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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ire — a human invention that ignited a different way of preparing food nearly 400,000 years ago — is a tool that very much remains in need of control, whether it’s the size of flames in a fire pit or the temperature setting on a kitchen stove. That same control is needed when handling the latest, fastest-moving new human tool: artificial intelligence. Known as AI, the computer-oriented system allows people to create words, visual perception, speech recognition, decisionmaking and translation at a speed that outpaces human thought. but like a motor vehicle that needs brakes to bring it to a safe stop, this emerging powerful force, which is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and transforming the way we live and work, needs guardrails so it does not careen off the metaphorical road. If the past 20-plus years of the internet and social media have taught us anything, it is that as much fun as there is in cyberspace, with games and hilarious memes, and the way people can connect in minutes during emergencies or create civic engagement, there are uses such as deepfakes — when a video of a person has been digitally altered to appear different from the original — that are usually employed maliciously to spread false information. This calls for caution and standards. AI holds the potential to shape the future in remarkable ways — from autonomous vehicles to personalized

health care. The systems can analyze massive datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions with unprecedented accuracy. Yet this transformative technology also carries significant risks and ethical concerns. being trained based on data created by humans, AI can respond just like humans — both the good and the bad. For example, an AI tool can just as easily stereotype and generate content that someone might deem racist. We need responsible oversight. The biden administration issued an expansive executive order in october establishing standards for AI safety and security within the federal government in an effort to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, and promote innovation and competition. It also aims for the federal government to act responsibly, and accelerate the hiring of AI professionals to train employees across agencies and departments. The biden blueprint is not required by social media giants, but the Mark zuckerbergs and Elon Musks of the world should take these guidelines to heart so as not to continue creating the chaos that has followed every digital advance. silicon Valley needs to apply the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years of social media and technological advances to this newest tool. The global community needs to follow the White House’s lead to collaborate and create comprehensive regulations and

Letters King got it right on Israel To the Editor: I’m neither Jew nor Israeli, but a Cuban American citizen, and I wish Peter King’s column last week, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” could be proclaimed from the rooftops. From a very appropriate title to a factfilled and logical article. Thanks! CrIsTobAl sAnCHEz Freeport

Israel is doing what the U.S. did 80 years ago To the Editor: Peter King’s column brought tears to my eyes. The tears are from a Democrat, by the way. I’ve been screaming at the news reports, as well as to anyone who would listen, about how the United states ended and won World War II. Most people don’t have a clue about the fire bombings of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 innocents; Ham-

standards that address the challenges AI poses. Those standards should encompass privacy protection, employment impact assessments, algorithmic transparency, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI research and development. And we should focus on AI usage much closer to home — like in our schools, where we can teach AI skills while also developing curriculum that incorporates this new tool. And for local government, ensuring their hiring and procurement practices are not using biased AIs. responsible oversight does not mean stifling innovation. It means ensuring that innovation is aligned with the best interests of society. It means promoting AI technologies that are safe, trustworthy and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. To achieve this, governments should establish regulatory bodies while encouraging industrial self-regulation. regulators should invest in AI education and awareness campaigns, and foster a culture of ethical AI use. The AI community should also adopt a proactive stance, self-policing research and applications to ensure they adhere to these principles. similar to harnessing the power of fire and aiming to ensure that this dangerous tool does not burn us, responsible AI oversight should include safeguards against its potential harms to help ensure that it is a force for good, and not hazardous to our overall welfare.

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.S. rep. George Santos perpetrated an enormous fraud on the voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. He lied about his life story, faked his academic and professional credentials, misled the public about his heritage and the cause of his mother’s death and falsely claimed connection to the Holocaust, the Pulse Nightclub massacre, the Sept. 11 attacks, and animal rights advocacy, to appeal to specific segments of voters. These were not accidental misJoDY kass statements, exaggerations or FinkeL embellishments, but rather the purposeful defrauding of NY-03 voters — republicans and Democrats alike. The unspooling of Santos’ lies over many months has been fodder for late-night comedy

and international media interest. By now, everyone knows that he doesn’t belong in Congress. So why is he still there? as the federal charges against Santos continue to mount, and more of his associates plead guilty to crimes they committed together, Santos has refused to resign or to agree to a plea deal. Unfortunately, he won’t go on trial until next September. So the only way to restore meaningful representation to the 700,000-plus residents of NY-03 is to expel him from Congress. The Constitution permits the House to expel a member, and there is no limit on that authority, except that it requires a two-thirds majority. But expelling a member of Congress is momentous, with only five expulsions from the House of representatives in the history of our country. Therefore, as a practical matter, Congress would need

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y now, everybody knows that he doesn’t belong there. Pass the resolution!

Letters burg, 40,000 dead; Dresden, 25,000 dead; and Nuremberg. Not to mention the two atomic bombs, which killed an additional 150,000 men, women and children. These acts in the name of war were terrible acts against humanity, but necessary. Gen. Curtis LeMay, who ordered these fire bombings said, “I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.” The fact is that we see the United States as the good guys in World War II. The U.S. was seen wearing the white hats and riding the white horses and saving the world from Hitler. The difference in how the U.S. was seen then, and how Israel is seen now, is that the good guys from WWII wore a crucifix around their necks, and now the Israelis wear a Jewish Star. Even when they try to defend themselves, antisemitism rears it ugly head. I believe the U.S. was right in what it did in WWII, and I believe that Israel is right in the way it is trying to defend itself today, 80 years later. I am extremely proud of my father, my three uncles, my wife’s father and her two uncles, who all fought Hitler in WWII. They were all heroes. MICHaEL THoMaS Sea Cliff

We cannot remain silent in the face of evil To the Editor: I am not a Jew, but I am an american. I do not have family in Israel, but I have many friends and neighbors who are Jewish, and I cannot remain silent while the evil of antisemitism is not only raising its

a reason to take this extraordinary action. We believe that Santos’ unprecedented, admitted fraud to get elected should be that reason. But members of Congress have not been uniformly in favor of Santos’ ouster. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to expel Santos in order to protect his narrow majority, and the new speaker, Mike Johnson, has indicated the same sentiment. others are concerned that expelling Santos could encourage political abuse of this weighty constitutional provision. In May, a Democraticled effort to expel him failed when every republican chose to protect the party’s slim majority by voting to bury the Santos mess in the House Ethics Committee, where it had already languished for months. But on Nov. 1, a second resolution to Expel Santos was brought to the House floor for a vote, this time by

ugly head again, but is paraded on city streets around the world, including here in New York. I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime. as a child, when I saw documentaries about the Holocaust, I was horrified and disgusted. The films and the stories were so shocking and disturbing that they were difficult to watch, but I did so in order to know what evil looks like. I wondered how it was possible for something so sick and depraved to have happened. If there was any consolation, it was the belief that Nazism had been defeated, and that because its lies and perverseness had been exposed, it could never again take hold. Furthermore, the Holocaust had occurred in a far-away country whose economy was in a dismal state, and the citizens had fallen under the spell of a skilled orator who promised prosperity in return for unquestioned obedience. I didn’t think such deception could ever happen again. But since the oct. 7 massacre in Israel, it has become apparent that the level of hatred toward Jews — not just toward the State of Israel — is more widespread in the United States than I could possibly have imagined, and this is profoundly disturbing. We must take a lesson from what happened in Germany under Hitler, or else history could be repeated. Before the pogroms and the death camps, Jews were depersonalized in books and speeches. They were blamed for the country’s economic problems, and their extermination was presented as the solution. anyone who spoke up on behalf of their Jewish neighbors was harassed and attacked. once public opposition was silenced, men and women of conscience could only help

republicans. The final tally was 213 opposed to expulsion, and 179 in favor. Twenty-four republicans voted to expel Santos, and 31 Democrats voted against expulsion. Nineteen representatives voted “present,” and 22 were absent. Many Members of Congress, republican and Democrat, say they will vote to expel Santos once the House Ethics Committee report is in hand. The committee has announced that its report will be issued by Nov. 17. Therefore, constituents of the 3rd District expect Congress to again vote to expel Santos before the end of November, and we expect both parties to whip votes so that the resolution passes this time. Congress owes it to the people of NY-03 and the country to bring integrity back to the House. It’s long past time to oust Santos from Congress. Jody Kass Finkel, of Great Neck, is the founder and coordinator of the nonpartisan group Concerned Citizens of NY-03, which was formed in January, with the sole mission of having George Santos expelled from Congress.

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by hiding Jews or helping them escape the country. Based on what we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it is painfully apparent that the spirit of adolf Hitler is alive and well in the minds of many college professors, their students, and even some of our elected officials. only someone who is deluded, brainwashed or possessed can applaud the massacre of more than 1,000 innocent men, women and children and the taking of more than 200 civilians as hostages that took place on oct. 7. I firmly believe that those voicing such malevolence are far outnumbered by the decent people in our local communities, but we

have a moral imperative not to remain silent. Let’s prove that by turning out for the next pro-Israel rally, by wearing a blue patch (Israel’s flag is blue and white), or by putting a blue light outside our front door. I found information about upcoming rallies, and other ways to support Israel and our Jewish neighbors, at jns.org and jta.org. There are many issues that divide us, but the right of an individual and his family to exist, free from violence and fear, transcends all others, and it should unite us. CHarLES HoLSTEr Long Beach

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