Valley Stream Herald 01-12-2023

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Valley Stream kids learn Raspberry Pi he runs his own organization — Pi Kids — teaching Raspberry Pi to underprivileged kids, all Not many people know what while in high school, helping Raspberry Pi is. And, no, it’s not close the divide and engage their a popular dessert. interests in technology.

Raspberry Pi is a singleDe launched this program in board computer California and New designed to teach York, hosting workprogramming skills, shops and classes in build hardware projlocal libraries and ects, do home autoschools. He hosted mation and explore events in Oakland industrial applicaand the San Jose tions of computer minority areas, as technology. well as Long Island, The computer is including the Henry used to help bridge Waldinger Memorial the educational equiLibrary in Valley ty gap throughout Stream. the country.

Library Director With the domi- MAMie eNg Mamie Eng said she nance of technology Library Director contacted De, and in the sector, stuasked him to host a dents equipped with prog ram at the technological devices at home library for kids. like laptops and high-speed “They brought all the equipbroadband have a comparative ment and they were very profeseducational advantage over sional about it,” Eng said. “They underserved students that go were very careful and very without. It also robs students of patient with the little kids.” the ability to seamlessly work The first workshop at the with and interact with course library was last summer, when subjects like coding and robotics. De and the Pi Kids group held it S aya m D e g r e w u p i n live for local kids. On Dec. 29, Manhasset Hills before moving they held a virtual event while in with his parents to California California. while in middle school. Now 16, Continued on page 4

By BReNdAN cARpeNTeR bcarpenter@liherald.com

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AfTeR THeiR BlockBUSTeR lending library was destroyed in a freak traffic accident in November, Go Plastics gave Chris, left, and Alfonso Castillo a new, top-of-the-line model.

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One after noon in late November, Alfonso Castillo was working from home when he heard a big boom from outside his Cornwall Avenue home. Through the window, he spotted a damaged pickup truck being towed away. Not noticing any other damage, he had stopped short of going outside and did not probe the matter further.

Not long after, however, his 12-year-old-son Chris Castillo came home from school noticeably distraught after seeing the blue newspaper box that the father-son duo repurposed into the county’s first Blockbuster kiosk destroyed at the corner of their house.

“That’s when I realized the pickup truck had struck the box,” Alfonso said.

It was just a few months since the two classic movie

buffs installed the lending library kiosk, stocking it with their cache of movie DVDs and videotapes in their effort to share the nostalgia for the classics as part of the Be Kind, Rewind: Blockbuster movement.

The box had been reduced to plastic shrapnel scattered everywhere along with damaged VHS tapes and dislodged fence pickets on Alfonso’s lawn. Their coronavirus quarContinued on page 16

e’re looking forward to continuing more classes with them.

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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

Herald ScHoolS ‘Tis the season to share the winter holiday spirit Before heading into the holiday recess, Valley Stream District 13 students were merry and bright with the holiday spirit as they took part in various activities and classroom lessons aimed at welcoming the holiday season.

At Willow Road Elementary School, students read the winter favorite “The Mitten” written by Jan Brett. Students focused on identifying the setting and acting out the story in sequential order using animal puppets and creating festive winter trees. Students also celebrated Grinch Day for Spirit Week and engineered a new tree for Cindy Lou while rocking out the classrooms with their Who-Villeinspired outfits.

Wheeler students also learned about the holidays and the seasonal traditions celebrated around the world including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas.

The fourth-grade chorus shared holiday cheer by singing outside the school and taking part in a singalong assembly where students sang winter songs together.

At James A. Dever Elementary School, students participated in a candy cane science experiment where they predicted what would happen when they put their candy canes in water at different temperatures.

Students also crafted snow globes and wrote their own stories about what it would be like to live in a snow globe. Howell Road Elementary School students created a gingerbread man billboard by crafting gingerbread men with photos of themselves.

The students stretched their storytelling skills by working on sequencing of events after reading “How to Catch a Gingerbread Man” written by Adam Wallace. In the spirit of the holidays, the students wrote meaningful letters to each other and wore cozy pajamas for Spirit Week. It was an all-around festive time of holiday cheer.

–Juan Lasso

WilloW Road ElEmEntaRy School students wore Who-Ville-inspired outfits for Grinch Day.

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VALLEY STREAM HERALD — January 12, 2023 Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 30

Forest roAd students were on stage in coordinated outfits for their fun performances at their annual Winter Wonderland.

Forest Road celebrates Winter Wonderland All eyes were on the students at Forest Road Elementary School as they celebrated the season and performed for the school’s annual Winter Wonderland.

Loved ones in attendance laughed and danced along to an engaging morning of entertainment on Dec. 23, 2022. Students of all ages enjoyed getting on stage dressed in coordinated colors and costumes to perform various holiday songs. The holiday season was also the topic of pun-filled jokes told by the school’s many comedians who took turns at the microphone on stage. Families also enjoyed breakfast as they watched the show.

The event was the perfect celebration to kick off the holiday recess.

–Juan Lasso

Forest roAd elementAry School students took to the stage to perform for loved ones during the annual Winter Wonderland.

Henry Waldinger Memorial celebrated Winterfest The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library held a series of Winterfest events in the final week of December of last year for its patrons, giving them plenty of fun-filled family activities this past holiday season. Over one hundred adults and children attended the program according to Library Director Mamie Eng. Here’s a look at the events patrons were treated to in pictures.

–Juan Lasso

AmeliA And PAulo Guaman with their mother and Ayla Mincey decorate letters for their Happy New Year banner on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Avril And michelle Chen with Tina Guang work on their HAPPY NEW YEAR banners on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Photos courtesy Henry Waldinger Memorial Library

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Remembering Nina Maurer

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SayaM De aND the Pi Kids organization donated two computers to the Waldinger Memorial Library.

Library hopes Pi Kids class will return next summer continued from front page De said that the program “hosts Raspberry Pi workshops in underprivileged areas to encourage students to gain interest in technologies through some fun activities like assembling Raspberry Pi and coding for video games,” the same way he had built an interest in technology from his father in elementary school.

The g roup plans to launch more programs in De aND the Pi Kids offer workshops to communities to rural areas and donate Rasp- help teach students about computers. including berry Pi computers to the sessions for children at the Waldinger library. libraries and schools. They plan to organize additional workshops in different areas learn what the Raspberry Pi fever is all to get students involved in technology about. where resources are limited.

“We’re looking forward to continuing De and Pi Kids donated two comput- more classes with them,” Eng said. “We ers to the Henry Waldinger Memorial hope, next summer they’ll be able to do Library. The computers are there for stu- live again. But in the meantime, we’ll try dents from Valley Stream’s diverse popu- to do more virtual classes and encourage lation to learn and use either during people to use the Raspberry Pi and learn future workshops or in their free time to more about coding.” ______________

Many Valley Stream residents who even knew her name.

In Florida, it seemed that Maurer lived here in the 1980s and ’90s will likely remember Nina Rosa Giaccone Maurer. stayed true to form, but with different She moved from her home in Valley activities. She proudly served as presiStream to Spring Hill Florida about 20 dent of the Nature Coast Sons of Italy, years ago, but never forgot her New York and let it be known that her favorite pasroots, nor the friendships times included reading, she forged during her eating, socializing and many years here in Valley spending time with family.

Stream where she raised When asked what her her family and made her proudest moments were mark. she responded that it was Maurer died at 90 on becoming a mother, then a Sept. 17, 2022. grandmother, and finally, In death as in life, she a great-grandmother. was strong. Those lucky She was predeceased by enough to have spoken her father Anthony with her just before her Giaccone; and her sibdeath reported that she lings, Sylvester Giaccone was the same Nina, deterand Vita Giaccone Ingolia.

Nina Maurer mined not to be slowed She is survived by her down or defeated by what children Eric Anthony was to come.

Maurer and Adrienne Marie Maurer; her She volunteered over the course of grandchildren, Christie McGarty Mariseveral decades on the board of Friends no, Nicholas McGarty, Stephen Maurer, of Bridge, Valley Stream’s outpatient Nicole Maurer McBride, Deena and Maudrug and alcohol treatment center. Mau- rer Moreno; and her great-grandchildren, rer was a tenacious fighter for all the Thomas Marino, Christopher Marino, right reasons, and she got results. Many, Alessandrea Marino, Emma McGarty many community members owe a lot to and Nicholas McGarty, Jr. her for the good works she did at Bridge quietly behind the scenes. Most never –Juan Lasso

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We discuss and debate current issues, with fact-based evidence to back up our positions. There are no references to politics, no alliances, no mutual enemies, and no need to appeal to the public. Points are raised and respectfully refuted, and at the end of the session, we complement our competitors and exchange friendly good-byes. If only the United States Congress could model our high school “Model Congress.”

I long for the day when our country re-focuses on its foundational principles amongst this political division.

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It’s pretty common when current events seep into political controversy.

The 2022 elections have been no different. Between the guber natorial and midterm elections, Trump announcing another presidential bid, and Nancy Pelosi stepping down, you can’t avoid it.

T he emphasis on elections has reminded me that in just three more years, I will be eligible to vote. Growing up in this politically polarized world has made me more aware of the division that has trickled into our daily lives. I wonder whether my generation will be properly equipped to one day make decisions that will influence the fate of our democracy.

When I check my phone each morning, the political headlines all read the same, criticizing one party or praising another. Watching FOX News, I was met with a stance of passionate disappointment over the criticism of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Flipping the channel to CNN, I heard the same event reported from the opposite perspective. Meanwhile, both channels showed an expert in a suit claiming with certainty that their position was the right one on the matter. I find myself watching the TV screen like a spectator of a political game of tug-of-war, with each side try-

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Clarke Senior Basketball a thiRD-YeaR vaRsitY starter, DeSimone is a major part of Clarke’s impressive 9-1 start. An All-County selection last season after earning a Nassau coaches award in the Covidshortened campaign, he’s averaging close to 16 points per game to go along with 4.4 assists. He’s scored in double digits in every game so far while hitting 21 three-pointers. He hit for a seasonhigh 23 against Long Beach on Dec 5.

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Boys Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka ............... 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Plainedge..................... 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at V.S. South........ 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Hewlett at Carey .............................. 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Long Beach at New Hyde Park ........ 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Plainedge at Lynbrook ..................... 5 p.m.

Boys Swimming: Long Beach at Jericho ..................... 5 p.m.

Girls Fencing: Valley Stream at Hewlett ...................... 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: East Rockaway at Malverne ........5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Malverne at East Rockaway .......6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: South Side at Garden City .........6:45 p.m.

Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Baldwin................. 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Plainview at Oceanside.................... 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Jericho at Calhoun........................... 7 p.m.

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Wrestling: Baldwin Tournament ...................................9 a.m.

Wrestling: V.S. Central Tournament ..............................9 a.m.

Boys Basketball: Wheatley at West Hempstead ....... 12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Port Washington ..... 12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Plainview ................. 12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Baldwin at East Meadow ............... 12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Farmingdale at Freeport ................ 12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Seaford at Carey............................ 12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Port Washington at V.S. Central ...... 12 p.m.

The road back to the Final Four in the Class A playoffs has been a little bumpy for the Valley Stream North boys’ basketball team so far because of illness and injuries.

The team has kept its head above water the best it could during that time and – with a return to full health – the close losses it endured could soon flip its way.

The Spartans split the first 12 games of the season and are 2-3 in Conference A4 play at press time after a 69-58 home victory over Plainedge last Saturday. It was North’s fourth win in six games following a four-game losing streak and proved to be the perfect tonic following a tough twopoint loss at Floral Park three days earlier.

That day, the Spartans didn’t allow the Knights to score in the final 2:24 of regulation but could only muster three points during that span for their fourth loss by five points or fewer.

“We had a very good game against Floral Park,” said head coach Michael McVeigh. “Back and forth, two good teams playing hard and we ended up not winning the game, but I feel like if we can play as hard as we did and we can stay healthy and do the right thing, I think we’ll be in more competitive games and have a chance to win and hopefully make the playoffs.”

That game also marked one of the few times they fielded a full lineup.

“We spent most of December where we were not healthy,” McVeigh said. “We had sickness going through the team [and] injuries. Aside from our game against Lynbrook [on Dec. 20] and [against Floral Park], we haven’t had a full team.”

Jalen Harrison, who was one of the wounded last month, and Jayden Rodriguez each had 18 points against Plainedge and Danny Kosior added a season-high 16 points and a team-best eight rebounds.

Dominic Obukwelu was also a factor with eight points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Harrison is averaging just under 18 points a game and has had four games of 20-plus points while leading his team in scoring four times this season.

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“He can just make plays,” McVeigh said. “Other people just can’t do some of the things that Jaylen can do with the ball.”

Obukwelu is not far behind Harrison at 16.5 points a game after averaging around 10 as an All-County sophomore player. He had a 25-point, 11-rebound performance against West Hempstead in the season opener and had two 21-point games since.

“He’s at a whole new level this year,” McVeigh said.

Rodriguez is enjoying a strong senior season with a 13-point scoring average with six double-digit point efforts and Kosior, a junior, had been one of the “key factors” on defense before his offensive explosion against Plainedge, according to McVeigh.

Senior playmaker Aaron Rodriguez has had games of 15 and 11 points this season and the team is also getting production from sophomores Christian St. Amand and Zeke Morris.

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Resolve to achieve a better you in 2023

ew Year’s resolutions are full of expectations.

Common goals like eating healthier or losing weight are admirable, but there are plenty of other goals you can set in 2023 as well, like upping your sleep regimen, talking with a friend every day, or going on more walks.

Since the emergence of Covid, it has become more essential than ever to take care of yourself and enhance your immunity. In addition to physical health, mental health is equally important. Many people make New Year’s resolutions that they soon forget. It can be due to a lack of commitment, self-doubt, or unrealistic goals. .

So, start by making short-term and realistic goals you can achieve without putting too much pressure on yourself. Once you list what you want to achieve this year, stick to it and believe in yourself to accomplish them.

Exercise more Much like changing a diet, exercising is often seen as a means to weight loss. While that’s a positive side effect of daily exercise, daily or frequent exercise is an all-around health benefit.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, exercise helps lower the risk of heart disease and hypertension by 40 percent while lowering the risk of depression by 30 percent. In addition, men and women with a family history of diabetes should know that regular exercise lowers their risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent. So while exercise is a great means to losing weight, it’s even better at helping reduce the risk for serious disease.

When incorporating exercise into a daily routine, start slowly and gradually work your way up to more vigorous exercise regimens. Going full speed from the outset is a great way to increase risk of injury, and no one wants that.

Find 30 minutes a day to walk Getting the recommended 30 minutes of exercise each day can be as simple as taking a walk. If you’ve got a busy schedule, take three 10-minute walks throughout your day.

“That’s 10 minutes before work, 10 minutes at lunch and then 10 minutes after work. Make it fun! Grab a partner at work to get you through your lunch routine. Then have a friend or family member meet you for an evening stroll,” suggests physical therapist Stacie Page.

Your diet matters: healthy and well-balanced is achievable This year, promise to eat right. Choose whole foods instead of packaged ones. Crash diets and eliminating foods from your daily intake can deprive you of needed nutrition and may not be effective in the long run.

Keep your mental health in check Mental health is as vital as physical health, and it needs attention. The daily stress of life and other factors may lead to serious health issues, including depression and anxiety. Mental health issues can make it hard for you to cope with everyday life and interfere with your work and relationships.

If you feel something is wrong, believe your instinct and get help. Practicing self-care techniques can also help combat mental health issues. Try to find the positives and adopt habits that can benefit your well-being, such as meditating.

Manage stress Stress is a cause of many serious illnesses, such as heart disease. It can negatively impact your physical and mental health. Stress can become regular if you are always busy or have other problems related to finances or relationships. It is crucial to take steps to manage your stress. You can manage stress through meditation, exercise, or other relaxation techniques.

Create (and keep) those resolutions Taking a good, hard look at daily behavior is the key to setting realistic self-improvement goals

Sleep well Improve the quantity and quality of your sleep.

Getting enough sleep enhances your health by ensuring the smooth functioning of your body. It is also critical that you have a sound sleep. Regular interruptions can disrupt your sleep pattern, causing low energy and fatigue during the day. Getting a good night’s sleep is definitely something you should add to your 2023 checklist.

Limit social media usage and screen time Just as you’ve decided to finish a task or go to sleep, you receive a social media notification alert. As you check the notification, something else catches your attention, and before you know it, you’ve spent an hour doomscrolling. Invariably, this leaves you feeling worse than before. If this resonates with you, you are not alone.

Social media, particularly when used for long hours, is reported to have contributed to an increased risk of a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety and low mood. This could be because of social comparison, isolation and cyberbullying. It also increases screen time, which can impact sleep and leave you less time to engage in other activities. Reducing your social media usage might help your anxiety, depression, loneliness, sleep problems and the fear of missing out.

Practise meditation and mindfulness Meditation and mindfulness give you space to pause and reflect, allowing you to slow down and increase your emotional awareness, in a chaotic and bustling world. In fact, practising meditation and being mindful can help you in improving emotional regulation, reduce physical pain and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Meditation and mindfulness require consistent effort.

Starting with mindfulness for even one minute every day can be helpful. You can slowly increase the time as you see fit. Mindfulness and meditation apps like have also proven to be useful in improving mental health.

Photo: Sometimes it’s the littlest things that make the biggest impact. Rather than setting a major health or fitness goal that takes you far out of your comfort zone, start the new year by committing to small changes here and there.

The early Babylonians believed that what people did on the first day of the year affected what they did for the rest of that year. Many of us see the New Year as a perfect opportunity to start over or to change bad habits.

According to several surveys, the most popular resolutions people make are related to health and fitness (eating better, losing weight, and exercising), reducing consumption of alcohol, caffeine, quitting smoking, and becoming more financially responsible by promising to spend less and save more.

Unfortunately, over 70 percent of resolutions are broken by the end of January, and this can leave a person feeling discouraged.

You might even consider New Year’s resolutions like romantic relationships: They’re easier to start than maintain.

One in four people who makes a New Year’s resolution will drop out within the first seven days, statistics show. About half jump ship within six months.

Resolutions are complicated, and being able to achieve them usually requires taking a hard look at our thoughts and behaviors. Setting goals keeps us on track, but stamping out old habits is difficult, and may even require the help of a professional for some.

But there’s hope.

Striving for self-improvement and setting goals for ourselves gives us a sense of purpose and hope for the future. Be sure to make your goals a priority, be specific, and work at them daily.

Your goal should be specific and measurable. Make your goal concrete, and if necessary, break it down into smaller steps.

Setting vague goals such as “I want to lose weight” can be ineffective.

Instead, ensure your resolution is quantifiable. If your goal is to shed some pounds, identify the number you’d like to lose within a specified period of time. If your aim is to exercise more in 2023 set a specific objective for the number of hours you’ll work out each week.

Or, if your resolution is to consume fewer carbohydrates, resolve to eat carbohydrates only at one meal per day rather than resolving to eliminate carbohydrates entirely. Once you are successful, begin to decrease your consumption further.

Don’t set unrealistic resolutions that will be impossible to keep. If you resolve to eat healthier by cutting down on desserts, switch to an alternative you enjoy rather than forcing yourself to eat a vegetable you’ve hated since childhood. For example, swap ice cream for Greek yogurt or fruit rather than raw cauliflower sprouts (unless you enjoy them, of course).

Be nice to yourself. Changing habits isn’t easy, so you’re likely to struggle at some point in your journey. Take it easy. Minor bumps are normal. The important part is jumping back on the bandwagon and continuing momentum forward.

Write your resolution down and put it somewhere where you can see it on a daily basis. This will help you to stay focused.

Keep it manageable. Keep the scope of your New Year’s resolution practical by working toward changing one or two behaviors at a time.

Have coping strategies in place to deal with obstacles that may arise along the way. For example, if your goal is to drink less alcohol you may consider skipping parties or events that involve a lot of drinking or bring a sober friend along to provide you with support and to help keep you on track.

On the bright side. Stay focused on the benefits of the change you’re making rather than what you’re giving up. Rally your mind around how much better you’ve been feeling instead of lamenting the loss of your daily chocolate-chip muffin.

Hold yourself accountable and lean on others. Use a support network to help stay motivated. Discuss your resolution (and the accompanying struggles) with friends and family members. Consider joining a group with common goals, whether a collection of friends teaming up to quit smoking or an exercise class at the gym.

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Schumer promises push for tech, environment

By JAMES BERNSTEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island.

The New York Democrat who maintained his role as majority leader in the U.S. Senate after last year’s mid-terms, told more than 1,000 people attending last week’s Long Island Association breakfast in Woodbury that he has, in the past two years, secured federal money to help the Metropolitan Transportation Authority recover from the worst of the Covid pandemic, while still getting money earmarked to protect the Long Island Sound and even clean up aging lead pipes.

The event at Crest Hollow Country Club was LIA’s annual State of the Region gathering that attracted both movers and shakers, as well as elected leaders like the executives from both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Schumer’s participation comes after he was elected to a fifth six-year term in the upper chamber of Capitol Hill, defeating Joseph Pinion, a conservative columnist who claimed Schumer had been in office too long with too little to show for it.

But history is written by the victors, and Schumer had a lot of history to share.

“We had one of the most productive legislative sessions in years,” the senator

said, ticking off a list of legislative wins that included his role in shepherding through President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, as well as securing $15 billion for the MTA, which operates the Long Island Rail Road.

“No one was riding the trains” during the pandemic, Schumer added.

“For the first time, New York state got back more money that it gave out,” the senator said, referring to the give-andtake of funding with the federal government. New York has traditionally been a “giving” state, meaning its federal dollars usually went to help other states. This past year, the state was more of a receiver.

How productive the next two years will be is a big question. Republicans took control of the U.S. House — but only by a slim margin. That might mean pushing through bills that could win over at least some moderate Republicans.

One of those efforts will focus on improving transportation. The MTA funding, for example, would pay for repairs and upgrades of cars, tracks and electronic systems. Money also would be directed to portions of the Sunrise Highway in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Another $5 million will build a transit hub in Ronkonkoma.

Schumer also budgeted $106 million to clean up Long Island Sound, and that’s just the beginning. He also plans to use $60 million to help remove some of the contami-

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U.S. SEN. ChUCk Schumer told the Long Island Association last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology this term. nants from the Long Island aquifer.

Yet, the Senator sounded most enthusiastic about a project to install electricitygenerating windmills off Long Island’s South Shore — likely within the next few years.

Equinor, a multibillion-dollar Norwegian conglomerate specializing in petroleum, hopes to build a wind energy farm just a few miles off the coast with a substation delivering power directly to Island Park — a plan that has aroused controversy with neighbors.

The $3 billion project must still pass a plethora of bureaucratic hurdles, however.

“Long Island will be the capital for offshore wind,” Schumer said, “not just in New York, but across the country.”

The senator also wants to promote two of Long Island’s largest high-technology institutions — Brookhaven National Lab and SUNY Stony Brook.

“Long Island can be the center for (microchip) production and manufacturing,” Schumer said. “BNL and Stony Brook are at the cutting-edge of technology.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, told the Herald there was more in the works for this part of Long Island as well. He’s heard chatter about a strong interest in securing a casino, possibly at the Nassau Hub. But for that to happen, anyone developing it would need to make sure the facility is first acceptable to the community.

“We wouldn’t be interested in anything but a first-class hospitality venue with a casino,” Blakeman said.

Additional reporting by Daniel Offner.

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Culinary inspiration for a wintry weekend

By Karen Bloom

ith the holidays behind us, cozy up to some comfy winter nesting. And, of course, it’s time to refocus on healthier eating now that we’re finished with weeks of festive over-indulgence.

January is the ideal time to decompress and get into the kitchen and work on those “Top Chef” skills. It’s not that difficult with some great comforting — healthy — foods to nourish and warm our soul.

Experiment with new culinary creations that incorporate bold flavors for delicious results. Nothing pleases the senses quite like a hearty dish on a chilly evening. Try adding these recipes to your repertoire.

Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder

Hearty Beef Stew • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 1/2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 large onion, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 cup Burgundy, Zinfandel or other red wine • 3 cups beef broth • 1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots • 4 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/2 pound small red potatoes, cut in half • 2 dried bay leaves • 6 sprigs fresh thyme • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Cook beef in oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.

Remove beef to bowl; cover to keep warm.

In Dutch oven, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Return beef to Dutch oven. Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook 1 minute, scraping to loosen any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in broth, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper.

Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

• 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 2 cups) • 3 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup ) • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup) • 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup) • 1/2 fennel bulb, quartered & sliced thin (about 1 cup) • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt • 2 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 medium onion, diced (about 2 cups) • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cups) 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs • 1 cup milk or unsweetened plain almond milk Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste More pepper and thyme leaves for garnish Heat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until tender and browned in places, about 40 minutes, turning a couple of times while roasting.

While the veggies are roasting, prepare the base of the soup. To a large saucepan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Pick out the thyme stems and discard.

Stir in the roasted vegetables. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the chowder to the pitcher of a blender. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and stir to combine. The soup should be thick, rich, and creamy.

Stir in the milk. Place the pot back on the burner, and, with the heat on medium-low, return to a simmer, stirring often to prevent burning.

Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.

Serve garnished with an additional turn of cracked pepper and thyme leaves.

This big, brassy and unapologetically bold six-piece band comes at you with every hue in the rainbow. Their sound pays homage to New Orleans brass band tradition while incorporating eclectic rock, Caribbean, Arabic, Eastern European, funk, jazz, ska, gospel and EDM influences.

Their irresistible groove is led by co-founder Josh Holcomb’s soulful trombone, Daro Behroozi’s soaring sax and Joshua Gawel’s powerful trumpet. Their high-energy brassy funk has attracted listeners since forming in New York City in 2006.

Starting in the underground halls of subway stations, Lucky Chops went viral when a video of their mash-up of Lipps Inc.’s ‘Funkytown’ and James Brown’s ‘I Feel Good’ amassed hundreds of millions of views across social media, and led to an online subscriber base almost two million strong. They’re now back on tour for the first time since the end of 2019.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

America The perennial classic rock favorite enters 2023 on the road again as founding members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell celebrate the band’s 53rd anniversary. The pair (along with former band mate Dan Peek), who met in high school in London in the late 1960s, quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song ‘A Horse With No Name.’ More than 40 years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners discovered there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of Beckley’s melodic pop rock and Bunnell’s use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Peek’s more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.

Friday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. $99, $79, $69, $59. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

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Jan. 19 Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Jan. 19, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “The Big Picture: Photography Now.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Also Feb. 23.

Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Feb. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Branford Marsalis

The renowned saxophonist visits the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University campus, with his quartet, Friday, Jan. 20, 8 p.m. The NEA Jazz Master, triple Grammy Award winner and musical polymath with his stellar ensemble — pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis and drummer Justin Faulkner — bring the brilliance that has made this quartet one of the most revered and influential in jazz. After more than three decades of existence with minimal personnel changes, this celebrated ensemble is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of a kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. $40-$95. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information visit MadisonTheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Valley Stream Central High School District will host their presentation of the district’s vision for the next four years, Thursday Jan. 19, 7 p.m., at Memorial Junior High School.

For more information, call the district clerk at (516) 8725628 or visit Vschsd.org.

Forest Bathing Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2-4 p.m. Based on the Japanese tradition of ShinrinYoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, the walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. $40, $35.

Pre-registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

District 24 board meets Valley Stream District 24 board of education will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., for their regular business meeting at Wheeler Avenue School, 75 Horton Ave. For more information, send an email to district clerk Elizabeth Fleurimond at efleurimond@ vs24.org or visit ValleyStream24. com.

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District 13 board meets

GriefShare Bethlehem Assembly of God is helping people through their journey of grief with counseling sessions beginning Saturday, Jan. 14, starting at 10 a.m., at their campus, 12 E. Fairview Ave. For more information, call (516) 285- 8585 or visit Bethlehemag.org.

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Village board meets The village Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., in the Village Hall boardroom, 123 S. Central Ave. for their regular public meeting.

For more information, call the village clerk at (516) 825-4200 Ext. 5 or visit Vsvny.org.

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Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education meets Monday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. for their business meeting at Shaw Avenue School, 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, call the district clerk at (516) 434-3600 or visit ValleyStream30.com.

Join Waldinger Memorial Library for a virtual workshop to cover Microsoft PowerPoint basics on Saturday Jan. 14, at 10 a.m.

For more information, contact Library Director Mamie Eng at 516-825-6422 or send email at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Fiber Crafters GetTogether Attend an in-person Fiber Crafters gathering at Waldinger Memorial Library, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. For info contact (516) 825-6422.

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David Alterman returns to the stage with Altzim, Friday, Jan. 13, at My Father’s Place supper club. Enjoy an evening of music that Alterman describes as “Dylan with a twist,” with special guest Cathy Rose Virgilio.

Rich Demand and his band also appear. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove. For tickets/information, visit MyFathersPlace.com or call (516) 580-0887.

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times.

On view through March 5.

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

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

Jan. 17 Board of Zoning and Appeals meet The Village Board of Zoning and Appeals meets, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 123 South Central Ave. For more information, contact Jennifer Piazza at (516) 5925142 or visit Vsvny.org.

Let Freedom Ring with MLK Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a workshop honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 16. Families will learn about MLK beyond his “I Have a Dream” speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the civil rights movement. Also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring.” $4 with admission, $3 members. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m., at James A. Dever School, 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream for a regular board meeting. For more information, call (516) 568-6100 or visit ValleyStream13.com.

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New town redistricting long way from finish

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Voters talked, but at least according to them, a committee tasked with drawing new boundaries for Hempstead town elected officials didn’t listen.

At least that was the takeaway during the latest public hearing last week over the state of redistricting in the town.

Yet, it was a meeting just before the winter holidays that took most of the attention — a meeting where a number of speakers during public comment demanded lines be redrawn for the six town districts in what they called a more balanced representation through the inclusion of three “minority-majority” districts. That is, where an overall ethnic minority would be grouped into a majority as a way to help diversify a leadership board like the town council.

That same week, new map proposals were released.

Yet, after further review, critics of the earlier drafts claimed most of their recommendations were ignored.

“While I hope that the commission changes course on these maps, I doubt (they) will because (they) have to show us that (they’re) listening to what residents are saying,” said Amil Virani of Valley Stream.

But there were changes. For example, the committee has proposed grouping together Elmont, North Valley Stream, a portion of the Five Towns and Franklin Square into a single district. Baldwin — which went from three to two representatives on the latest maps — was split in half.

The idea, according to Hempstead town attorney John Maccarone, was to ensure villages were kept whole, in accordance with the law. However, hamlets like Baldwin don’t enjoy the same protections.

Elmont, Valley Stream and Franklin Square are per-

fect for this new district, said Elmont resident Mimi Pierre-Johnson, but it should also have included Bellerose, Bellerose village, South Floral Park, Floral Park and New Hyde Park.

“That would’ve been a perfect minority-majority,” she said. “Everyone in that district would have had a fair share of choosing their elected official.”

Baldwin has been split into three council districts since the 2010 census. The Baldwin Civic Association collected more than 400 signatures on a petition urging the committee to place the entire hamlet of Baldwin under the 11510 ZIP code and one Town of Hempstead council district.

“Again, (the redistricting committee) has cracked Baldwin,” Janet Poretsky said. “My vote in Baldwin Harbor won’t count, it will be canceled out by someone in Wantagh-Seaford. I don’t think that’s fair, and I have nobody who is really representing my area.”

Ana Borruto/Herald The last time officials got together to redraw The lATesT RedisTRicTiNg map for Hempstead town elected district lines, it was done to benefit legislators officials reveals little change to what a number of people asked without any concern for the needs of Nassau for ahead of the revision last month.

Their desire is to see a better County communities, said Karen Moskowitz, cochair of the League of Women Votgers of Nassau chance of creating a more diverse town council by creating County’s redistricting committee — specifically ‘minority-majority’ districts. communities of color. percent.

As a town where 40 percent of its residents are “The league takes positions on a variety of policy people of color represented by a council that is mostly white, Moskowitz added that the latest map proposals issues, but never supports or opposes any political party show this intention has not changed in Hempstead. or candidate,” Moskowitz said. “Our review of the comThe 2020 census revealed a 12 percent drop in the mission’s proposed maps reveals deliberate manipulation town’s white, non-Hispanic population, according to of district lines.” supporters of the minority-majority district concept. At Another redistricting meeting was scheduled for Jan. the same time, the Hispanic and Latino population grew 9, and the town attorney confirmed more such meetings 32 percent, while the Black population increased by 4 will be scheduled before the board votes on a new map.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, v.

MICHAEL J. CARR, et al., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 1, 2017 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline duly entered on January 21, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 637 Diane Place, Valley Stream, NY 11581 a/k/a 637 Diane Place, South Valley Stream, NY 11581.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 595 and Lot 7.

Approximate amount of judgment is $177,240.29 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 003666/2016.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Lisa A. LeimbachGutman, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff 211487-1 136490

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPX1, Plaintiff AGAINST ALINA DODARD AUGUSTE AKA ALINA AUGUSTE, AKA ALINA DODARD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 934 LYNN DRIVE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of

land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 659, Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $458,856.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610102/2017.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-005179 74516 136445

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-14, Plaintiff AGAINST Peggy Kouassi a/k/a Peggy Turner; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 25, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 8, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 73 Broadway, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 667 Lot 41.

Approximate amount of judgment $597,228.47 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008374/2016.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine.

Michael Jay Santino Pontone, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 30, 2022 136521

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, V. ERIC H FEINTUCH, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE BERNARD FEINTUCH LIVING TRUST, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 29, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ERIC H FEINTUCH, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE BERNARD FEINTUCH LIVING TRUST, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 7, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 636 NUTLEY PLACE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581: Section 39, Block 600, Lot 0009: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NEAR VALLEY STREAM, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009783/2013. Cary David Kessler, 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 ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 136519 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7, Plaintiff, vs. LESLIE VASQUEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 17, 2016 and an Order Appointing a Substitute Referee to Sell duly entered on May 26, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 188 Dean Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 415 and Lots 305 and 306. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011642/2014.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Christine Grillo, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136189

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. ALEX C. MARTINS, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2019 and an Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 13, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 196 Rockaway Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 124 and Lot 137.

Approximate amount of judgment is $1,092,458.29 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index # 017022/2011.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 171238-1 136191 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against LOUIS CALDERON A/K/A LOUIS A. CALDERON, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 7, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 20th day of January, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 71 Green Street, Valley Stream, New York 11580.

(Section: 37, Block: 400, Lot: 3-4) Approximate amount of lien $419,408.84 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 001223/2014.

Anthony F. Iovino, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: November 14, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules

issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

136095 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8, Plaintiff against FAISAL N. LODHI A/K/A FAISAL LODHI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 27, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 20, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 88 Sobro Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 466 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $527,157.31 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005074/2012.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain orShine.”

Rod E. Kovel, Esq., Referee SPSJN204 136181 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against HASSAN TAYLOR, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 20, 2017, and Amended on September 21, 2022 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 1226

Dutch Broadway, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 35 Block 521 Lot 2. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the North Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $460,474.73 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 019445/2010.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee XFSLN007 136183 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs.

MITCHELL MUROFF, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 11, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 706 Golf Drive, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 613 and Lot 16.

Approximate amount of judgment is $1,027,937.45 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602407/2018. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot

be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136187 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PLANET MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

SAINT MARKS EAST 163 LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 163 East Saint Marks Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 5 and Lots 19-21 a/k/a 20-21.

Approximate amount of judgment is $652,674.78 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607424/2021.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

David Paul Weiss, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 200541-1 136185 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9, Plaintiff AGAINST KEITH MCNALLY, LISA MCNALLY, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 1, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side

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steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 WRIGHT AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 504, Lot 152.

Approximate amount of judgment $841,408.81 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010010/2015.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-003188 73833 136012

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NY MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs.

TIFFANY PORTER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 1, 2019 and an Order Substituting CourtAppointed Referee duly entered October 28, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 311 Lyon Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon www.liherald.com

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erected, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 309 and Lot 33, 34,35, & 36.

Approximate amount of judgment is $979,569.95 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004222/2013.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Edward Andreas Vincent, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 136392 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST QAISER KHAN AKA QAISER TCHAN, IRAM HAMEED, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, THEIR WIVES HUSBANDS, HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID IRAM HAMEED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, AND THE RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES, WIDOW OR WIDOWERS OF THEM, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOSE NAMES ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 7, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 1, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 47 Clarendon Drive, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 37, BLOCK 301, LOTS 255A, 255B & 255C. Approximate amount of judgment $579,919.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006347/2013.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002067 74477 136299

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. STEVEN C. HORN, Pltf. vs.

MAXIM DIAGNOSTICS, LLC, et al, Defts. Index #608417/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 11, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 33 South Montgomery Street, Valley Stream, NY a/k/a Section 37, Block 36, Lot 4. Said property located at the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly line of Buscher venue and the Easterly line of Montgomery Street; Running thence Easterly along the Southerly line of the Buscher Avenue, 34/100 (100.34) feet; Thence Southerly parallel with Montgomery Street, 74/100 (41.74) feet; Thence Westerly at right angles to Montgomery Street, (100.000 feet to the Easterly line of Montgomery Street; Thence Northerly along the same, (34.00 feet to the point or place of beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment is $312,976.39 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and

terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

HAYLEY GREENBERG, Referee. HILL WALLACK LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940-941, New York, NY. File No. 20426-18 - #99938 136396

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE CABANA SERIES IV TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. OTTO CASAL A/K/A OTTO L. CASAL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 3, 2017 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered January 21, 2022 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 645 Wyngate Drive West, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 522 and Lot 10.

Approximate amount of judgment is $584,347.63 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8654/2014.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Glenn R. Jersey, III, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 201408-1 136394 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Courtesy Alfonso Castillo

Christopher and alfonso Castillo brought the Free Blockbuster concept to Valley Stream last June, turning an old newspaper box into a place neighbors can borrow movies on DVD and VHS. Above, the box that was damaged, and replaced.

Be Kind, Rewind is back continued from front page antine father-son passion project lay in shambles with a torn chunk of the box remaining chained to the tall, wooden utility pole that was cracked from the crash.

“Chris was heartbroken,” Alfonso said. “Before I saw it for myself, I thought we could just patch up the broken pieces, but it was clear the box was beyond saving.”

The next day, as he was disposing the pieces, Alfonso stumbled across a shard of plastic with the contact information of the original manufacturer — Go Plastics.

After a quick Google search, he found the email address of Brian Bauman, director of Sales at Go Plastics.

Alfonso reached out to Bauman, sharing the story behind their lending library box and their grief over its ensuing loss in hope the company could find another beat-up box they can purchase at a discount. Instead, Bauman and Go Plastics sent over a brand-new, state-of-the-art model that— aside from paying shipping costs — came at virtually no expense to Alfonso and Chris.

“Alfonso strikes me as a really great dad, and seeing his son upset, he reached out to us for help,” Bauman said. “I guess I could also just tell that they have a great family, and helping Christopher out was just the right thing to do.”

“When I saw it, I was blown away,” Alfonso said, as he and his son marveled at the attention to detail Go Plastics paid in replicating the iconic “Be Kind,

Rewind” and “Take a Movie, Leave a Movie” decals Alfonso and Chris printed.

The box also held roughly twice the shelf space of its predecessor. And to give the Blockbuster box its own personal touch, Chris made sure to spray-paint the Blockbuster logo.

“We’ve been making newspaper boxes since 1987, so making a box for Chris and Alfonso was nothing out of the ordinary for us,” said Bauman. “He sent me a picture of the damaged box, and we just sort of reworked the artwork here on our end and applied it to the box so that it would be street-ready when they received it.”

“What Brian and Go Plastics did was restore my faith in humanity,” Alfonso said.

The next act of goodwill came a little closer to home.

News of the wrecked Blockbuster kiosk hit the local Facebook group “Valley Stream News and Views” drawing an outpouring of support from residents.

Alfonso posted information about the christening of the brand-new lending box in early December of last year, asking for help restocking it with DVD donations.

Residents gladly chipped in.

Waldinger Memorial Library director Mamie Eng got in on the action donating the library’s own selection of DVDs. “It’s got more movies than ever before with new releases and all that. And it’s great,” Alfonso said. “It was a lovely gesture at the very beginning of the holiday season, so it was like a little Christmas miracle.”

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Adding to the attic Q. A few contractors have looked at my attic so I can finish it for more bedrooms and a family room.

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A. Good thing you asked before you started.

Instead of starting, you need to stop and take a few steps back. What you’re describing has multiple issues that you have to address.

First, your state building code doesn’t allow the occupancy of a third floor in a single-family, woodframed dwelling. This is because of the many danonte eeper gers involved in surviving a fire at that level. In the process of getting the permit to occupy a third story, which you left out of the description of your investigation, you would need to have a licensed architect or engineer prepare plans that include specific methods of escape, including the correct size and number of windows, distances to exterior and interior levels below to escape to, sprinkler locations along the entire path of travel to get out of the dwelling, heights of ceilings and fire-rated materials to be installed. This is because, as I have often written, the chances of surviving a fire in the third floor of a wood-framed dwelling are statistically remote, only 5 percent.

That means you or your loved ones could be among the 95 out of 100 who will die from smoke inhalation or burns.

The plans for a finished third story are submitted to both your local building department, which will rightfully reject them, and to the State Codes Division for a public hearing, where your case will need to be represented by a code-knowledgeable professional. I have seen people represent themselves, which generally doesn’t go very well, since safety is the reason for the codes, and there are many laws and standards that the average owner is unaware of.

The stair access must be 3 feet wide, and the tread must be at least 10¼ inches, while the risers cannot exceed 8¼ inches. The horizontal 2x4s you described are collar ties, and they serve the important function of holding the roof together, especially in high winds and under snow loads. Moving or removing them can be dangerous. The higher up, the less effective, and without first calculating several factors, it should not be done.

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nce again, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has left coal in the stockings of Long Island Rail Road com-

muters.

Every Christmas since 2011, the MTA has failed to initiate the promised East Side Access to Grand Central Madison service. The original Federal Transit Administration capital investment — or New Starts — grant agreement with the MTA was approved in 2006.

It included a project cost of $6.3 billion, with the start LARRY of passenger service — including a pENNER promise to run 24 hourly trains on the LIRR’s 10 branches to Grand Central Madison during rush hour — in 2011. We still don’t know when that service will begin.

The temporary shuttle service that did not start last month, as promised, will come nowhere close to meeting this commitment. I can just imagine the overcrowding on shuttle trains between Jamaica and Grand Central Madison when this service begins — likely some-

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time in the coming weeks.

The ESA project cost has grown to $11.6 billion. This doesn’t include debt service payments of $1 billion for borrowing costs buried in the MTA’s operating budget. There are also $4 billion worth of LIRR readiness projects to support the start of service — including such things as third-track construction and capacity improvements at Jamaica Station — which are separate from the official budget. Without these projects, the LIRR lacks the expanded operational capabilities to support the new service.

Even when East Side Access service begins, thousands of potential new LIRR customers will continue to be out of luck in Hunters Point, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Elmhurst and Woodhaven, Queens because of limited or no service. The LIRR currently runs a handful of morning rush-hour trains westbound from Jamaica to Hunters Point and Long Island City, returning east in the evening rush hour. There is no rush-hour, hourly off-peak or evening bi-directional service to those other communities.

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24/7 facility. Grand Central Terminal is closed overnight from 2 to 5:15 a.m.

Unlike the LIRR, Metro North provides no service in or out during that time period. The LIRR has the advantage, but Long Islanders who commute at odd times — or come home late from events in Manhattan that end well after midnight — and want to use Grand Central will lose that advantage to incomplete service. A simple analysis of the proposed schedules reveals that depending on your branch or station, there will be no LIRR service to or from Grand Central Madison for three to five hours overnight on weekdays or weekends.

Catherine Rinaldi is the first MTA official to serve as president of both the LIRR and Metro North. Those extrahours riders might want to ask her why the LIRR must be subject to the Metro North’s schedule shortfalls. Isn’t it time to make Grand Central, too, a 24/7 facility?

As well, whenever East Side Access service to Grand Central Madison begins, the LIRR will suspend virtually all direct, one-seat, ride-through service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal

as investing $12.6 billion in East Side Access worth it?

Too soon to tell.

Brooklyn. Thousands of LIRR riders bound for downtown Brooklyn, Wall Street, the World Financial Center, the World Trade Center or other destinations in downtown Manhattan via Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn will now have longer commutes. One rider’s gain in time savings — being able to get to Manhattan’s East Side via Grand Central Madison instead of Penn Station — will be a loss for another rider trying to access destinations via Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn.

Was investing $12.6 billion in East Side Access worth it? The verdict is still out. It is doubtful, in a post-Covid-19 world, that there will be anywhere near the anticipated 160,000 daily riders using Grand Central Madison, as the MTA predicts. Time will tell if commuters and taxpayers will see all of the benefits from this project, which has been promised for decades by elected official and MTA and LIRR presidents. When it comes to East Side Access, the LIRR’s 1960s motto, “Line of the Dashing Dan,” should be changed to “Line of the Slow Moving Sloth.”

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked in the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management for three decades.

Writing predictions in disappearing ink

s I look back on my New Years’ columns over these last many years, I might as well have been writing in disappearing ink.

Pretty much nothing I expected came to pass, and a whole lot of stuff I never saw coming changed my life and yours, too.

So why even try to predict? It’s in our DNA, I suppose, conferring the illusion of control when we have none.

Bullish? Bearish? Last week the big dailies posted predictions for the markets. Inflation, recession, deflation, higher mortgage rates? Columnist Jeff Sommer RANDI wrote in The New KREISS York Times: “It’s simply impossible to forecast the path of the markets six months or a year ahead with accuracy and consistency, as many academic studies have shown. That the financial services industry continues to label these unreliable numbers as forecasts is a triumph of breathtaking chutzpah — a technical term for shameless audacity.”

Which leads me to predict that the value of their elaborate algorithmic stud-

ies is and will be zero.

With that as a caveat, let me hope rather than predict that we will not have a recession; that the markets will rally in 2023 and, somehow, all the thousands of people who are literally dying to get into our country will be matched with all the jobs that are begging to be filled.

In politics, too, the prediction business is bust. We — all of us — lived through the 2016 presidential election, in which pretty much everyone with an opinion, from columnists to people on the street to professional pollsters to Las Vegas bookies and even many supporters of Donald Trump, absolutely did not believe that he would or could win. How many times did we hear pundits say that his path to victory was slim to none? How much airtime and ink were wasted on the assumption of a Hillary Clinton victory and how that would play out? Folks thought DJT would ride that escalator into oblivion.

The very least we could take away from that election was healthy skepticism. Pollsters, even the academic knowit-alls, have little success predicting the results of an election or anything else.

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Will Covid surge again? Will some new bug emerge from the virulent epidemic in China? I wonder if Kim Jung-un will hold on to his rockets or let them fly.

When will Ukraine find peace, and will it be before Putin snaps? How will our children and teenagers recover from the grief and academic setbacks of the pandemic lockdown? When can we feel safe in our lives again?

On New Year’s Eve we toasted 2023 with wishes for good health and peace on earth and peace of mind.

Wishes. As hostages to fate and dysfunctional politics, that’s the best we can do.

We humans have never tolerated the existential uncertainty of being a person alive on earth. So we turn to exit polls and Svengalis and any grifter who hangs out a palm-reading sign. The truth? I’m even down on Punxsutawney Phil.

In our personal lives, it’s painful to accept that we cannot know what the future will bring. Life reads like a mystery, not an itinerary. We can’t know what comes next or if we’ll make an appearance in the next chapter.

The track record of clairvoyants is abysmal.

ife reads like a mystery, not an itinerary. We can’t know what comes next.

No one, except for Bill Gates and some epidemiologists who were ignored, predicted the greatest catastrophe of our lifetime, the coronavirus pandemic, the more than 1 million deaths here at home and more than 6 million deaths worldwide.

Everyone predicted a huge Republican sweep in the midterms, and that didn’t happen. And with the MAGA loonies running the GOP, to predict what will happen in 2023 would be folly indeed.

I can’t and won’t believe anyone who ever again purports to know the future of an election or an economy or the course of a disease or the likelihood of an earthquake striking any particular location at any particular time.

We are in the game, and it changes day to day.

Yearning for a seed of certainty, yesterday I booked a hotel in Dallas for April 8, 2024, when a full solar eclipse will be seen for two minutes and 20 seconds. I predict, with 100 percent certainty, that it will occur.

What isn’t sure is if I will get to see it.

There may be clouds overhead, or clouds in my life. I am choosing to have faith that the eclipse will occur as scheduled, on April 8 in Dallas. I plan to be there. It’s a small thing, but I’m counting on it.

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

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he federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour for 14 years — a time period during which mere adjustments for inflation would now have it over $10.

Congress isn’t expected to act on raising that wage anytime soon, so many municipalities and states — like New York — have taken matters into their own hands. New York City and Long Island both have a $15 minimum wage, as does Westchester County. Last week, upstate New York rose to $14.20.

In fact, 27 states raised their minimum wage at the beginning of 2023, according to the National Employment Law Project, with new baselines ranging from $9.95 in states like Montana to $15.74 in Washington state.

We hear a lot about the minimum wage.

What we don’t ever talk about is something that many may not even know exists: the subminimum wage.

It’s real, and it has been since the Fair Labor Standards Act, which first established a federal minimum wage, was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938. Many have credited the law with helping to guide the United States out of the Great Depression. And the framework of the Fair Labor Standards Act — 40-hour work weeks, child labor restrictions, extra pay for overtime — fuels our labor economy to this day.

But if you look closely at the law — particularly at Section 14(c) — you might be surprised to learn that not everyone is eligible for the minimum wage. Even at $7.25. It allows employers to apply for a certificate from the federal government to pay less than minimum wage to workers with disabilities.

It’s an archaic law based on an archaic

way of thinking when it comes to people with disabilities.

When the legislation was first passed, “it was assumed that a worker with a disability was less productive than a non-disabled worker,” former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge wrote in a 2021 opinion piece in USA Today. “In retrospect, it was a flawed assumption. We want to be fair to the intent of the original legislation, which was to provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to enter the workforce.”

When the former Pennsylvania governor wrote those words, he was nearing the end of a long chairmanship of the National Organization on Disability, an advocacy group for a class of people who are, more often than not, overlooked. Ridge described paying people with disabilities less than minimum wage as “no less than another critical civil rights issue.”

And he was right. Treating an entire group of people differently from everyone else simply because they have disabilities is a relic of the distant past that should stay in the distant past.

Yet efforts to eliminate this disparity over the years, by both Republicans and Democrats, have come up short on the federal level. Most recently, President Biden tried to remove the subminimum wage as part of the American Rescue Plan at the beginning of his administration, but never got it through Congress.

Since then, however, more than a dozen states have abolished the subminimum wage, according to the Association of People Supporting Employment First. But New York isn’t one of them. Not that our legislators haven’t tried — it’s just that none of their efforts have ever made it out of committee.

letters Elected officials should resolve to be transparent this year To the Editor: Many will start the new year with goals to exercise more, eat better and lose weight. January will also be when newly elected public servants or incumbents starting another term take office across New York state.

Old habits are hard to change in people — and especially hard to change in government. The biggest issue in government today is the lack of trust the public has in their elected leaders. The best way to build trust as an elected official is through transparency.

Elected officials should begin 2023 by conducting the public’s business in an open and transparent way. To show their commitment to open government, elected officials serving on a village board, town board, City Council, community board or county legislature should introduce and pass a New Year’s resolution stating they will: ■ Post timely notice of all meetings at least one week prior to those meetings.

Closer to home, there are many who are trying to make a difference — like the Backyard Players & Friends of Rockville Centre, which describes its mission as seeking “unity without uniformity, and diversity without fragmentation.” The organization opened the Front Porch Market next to its headquarters on North Long Beach Road, conceived to provide creative work in a retail environment, treating everyone equally no matter what they bring to the table.

The market officially opens Jan. 17, and will feature crafters from around the community, classes on creating things like candles and soap, along with small retailers like Popcorn for the People and Smile Farms Hot Sauce.

The percentage of people with disabilities finding jobs is growing, but only 1 in 5 in that community is working. And of those, more are finding employment because they’re working for themselves rather than getting hired by someone else — a rate far higher than those without disabilities.

Even if the subminimum wage were finally abolished, there are many other hurdles that must be swept away for those with disabilities, and they can’t be ignored, either. But right now, hundreds if not thousands of our neighbors and community members aren’t getting the same consideration for pay as those without disabilities.

That must change. And if it can’t happen on the federal level, we need to focus our efforts much closer to home, blocking the availability of subminimum wages in our state.

Because as Tom Ridge made very clear, “all Americans should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.”

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This is the approach espoused by ollow the money. This adage almost all experts because, as the electric never gets old. grid becomes cleaner, the rest of the econFor decades, gas pipelines and omy will naturally follow. This is also the other delivery infrastructure most cost-effective and energy-efficient have been a reliable cash cow for utility decarbonization strategy for buildings, companies, which recover the costs of because electric heat pumps use only a building their distribution systems from fraction of the energy of their fuel-based our utility bills, which give them a fat counterparts. return on their investments.

Heat pumps and Long This traditional utility Island are a match made in profit model is now at odds heaven. With relatively mild with a climate-driven energy winters, Long Island homes transition, creating all kinds don’t need the top-gun units of perverse incentives. And for efficient, reliable heating while hikes in heating costs and cooling. LIPA’s electric are grabbing the headlines, load peaks at around 5 gigathe jostling over the future of watts in the summer, but heating isn’t getting much barely makes it to 3 gigawatts attention. ansHUL in the winter. Adding winter In order to succeed in the load will spread the fixed grid challenging but essential task GUpta costs over more usage and of decarbonizing its economy reduce per-kilowatt-hour in the coming decades — as prices. mandated by the Climate In an effort to conserve their profitable Leadership and Community Protection gas distribution system, some utilities Act, which it passed in 2019 — New York have floated their own “clean energy state will need to embrace an all-electric vision” involving green hydrogen and biofuture and eschew fossil fuels, including methane, marketed as renewable natural natural gas. Utilities like Con Edison and gas, or RNG — a so-called fossil-free duo the Long Island Power Authority, which that could supposedly flow through their together serve about 60 percent of the pipeline network forever. state’s electric customers, have endorsed But consider the science and the ecothis scenario. Many builders and housenomics of this vision. It took NASA holds are already going all-electric, months to fix hydrogen leaks on its recent because gas fouls our homes and commuArtemis 1 moon mission. Any proposal to nities, and modern electric homes are pump highly explosive hydrogen, which cheaper and superior.

Fossil-free doesn’t mean emissionshas the tiniest molecules in the universe, free, and the scheme doesn’t satisfy the through 50,000 miles of pipe in New York science-based methane accounting methshould raise serious doubts. Multiple odology of New York’s climate law. studies have also warned of the risk of Produced naturally or intentionally, damage to the steel in pipes and appliances posed by gas blends with significantly RNG is significantly more expensive than more than 5 percent hydrogen. fossil gas, and its supplies will be limited Moreover, it shouldn’t take a NASA sci- by feedstock availability. Even the rosiest entist to question the wisdom of heating projections in the gas utilities’ own studhomes by burning the stupenies show that there won’t be dously expensive green hydroenough of it for every possible gen produced from renewable use that those companies are electricity, when that electricitouting it for, home heating ty can directly power energybeing the least practical one. sipping heat pumps. Not surThe gas utilities’ so-called prisingly, expensive experifossil-free clean-energy vision ments and demonstration based on hydrogen and RNG projects involving the use of is a mirage that doesn’t pass hydrogen for heat, the kind of scientific, technical, economic GorDian boondoggles being developed or legal muster. To make matin the Town of Hempstead, ters worse, burning hydrogen raaCke are already being scrapped or would produce high levels of failing in other parts of the nitrous oxide, a health hazard, country and the world. and RNG would cause indoor Hydrogen’s partner in crime, RNG, is pollution from leakage and combustion produced by capturing and refining the akin to fossil gas, which is linked to myrinaturally produced biogas in landfills and ad health risks, with the latest research wastewater treatment plants. But natural- attributing almost 19 percent of all childly derived biomethane can meet only a hood asthma in New York to gas stoves. minuscule fraction of the home-heating Pollution for profit shouldn’t have a demand, so much of it will need to be arti- place inside homes and businesses. ficially generated from organic waste streams. Its global warming potential Anshul Gupta is a Steering Committee isn’t much lower than that of fossil gas member of the Climate Reality Project’s because of inevitable releases and leaks NYS Coalition. Gordian Raacke is execuof methane, which is much more destructive director of Renewable Energy Long tive to the climate than carbon dioxide.

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Letters ■ Post online meeting agendas and all meeting documents at least 24 hours before a meeting.

■ Post draft meeting minutes online, no more than two weeks after a meeting.

■ Allow members of the public to speak at the beginning of a meeting regarding agenda items and non-agenda items — whether they attend in person or remotely.

■ Livestream meetings by video and post the video recording online afterward.

■ Only conduct private executive sessions on rare occasions, in accordance with the New York State Open Meetings Law. Just because you can hold an executive session doesn’t mean that you have to. A motion to hold an executive session to discuss “litigation,” “personnel” or “collective bargaining” isn’t sufficient, as the Open Meetings Law requires motions to state more information when holding an executive session.

■ Agree not to hold private political party cau-

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cus meetings. There is no reason, at the local level, to hold private political party caucus meetings to discuss political business or public business. Secret meetings build a lack of trust among the public.

■ Have information regarding the Freedom of Information Law posted in a visible place on their websites. Proactively post documents online as much as possible so the public can access information without having to file a FOIL request. Post an easy fill-in-the-blank form that assists the public in filing a FOIL request by email on the website.

■ Commit to ensuring that all FOIL requests are acknowledged within five days, as required by law, and that information is provided to the public promptly.

PAUL WOLF Amherst Wolf is president of the New York Coalition for Open Government.

CorreCtion The story “Winter wonderland dazzles once again,” in the Dec. 8-14 issue, omitted the fact that the holiday arts and crafts provided by the Community Center were prepared by the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library staff, which also volunteered during the holiday event on both Saturday eve-

nings.

The front-page story “Firemen’s Memorial Field mark 100 years,” in the Oct. 20-26 issue, mistakenly referred to Valley Stream Historical Society President Bill Florio as the village historian. Carol McKenna is the village historian.

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