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Locals react to lifting of mask mandate families on March 1, notifying them that “starting tomorrow, wearing a mask will be optional For the first time in two years, indoors, on the bus, and during students were able to walk into afterschool programs.” school without masks after Gov. “This is a significant change Kathy Hochul’s rollback of the for all of us, and it is important statewide mask mandate on that families talk to their chilMarch 2. dren about their own decision At a news conference on Feb. and the importance of respect28, Hochul cited high ing the individual vaccination rates decisions of all stuand “the steady dents,” the letter decline over the past read. several weeks in In a statement to cases and hospitalthe Herald, District izations from Omi24 Superintendent cron” as she called Dr. Don Sturz also an end to statestressed the need to enforced mask use respect students’ DR. JuDitH in schools. personal choices on “Because New lARoCCA wearing masks. “As Yo r k e r s h ave mask optional Superintendent, stepped up, we can implies, there have confidently remove District 13 been those students the statewide mask and staff who have requirement in our schools,” chosen to go maskless while othHochul added. “This is a huge ers continue to wear masks, step forward for our kids and whether that be because of communities.” health challenges or personal In Valley Stream, school dis- reasons,” Sturz said. “We respect tricts were quick to adopt a the decision each individual stumask-optional policy. In District dent and staff member has 13, where school officials have made.” faced mounting pressure from With the number of Covid several parents over the mask cases dropping, many students mandate, Superintendent Dr. have expressed optimism that a Judith LaRocca sent a letter to Continued on page 4

By JuAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

Courtesy Jessica Naissant

JeSSiCA NAiSSANt, owNeR of Wake and Bake Café, on Rockaway Avenue, plans to relocate her store later this year.

Cannabis licenses are coming Local entrepreneur wants dibs on retail sales By KARiNA KoVAC kkovac@liherald.com

Now that recreational cannabis is legal in New York, the question is how those who want marijuana can actually get it. If you’re someone with a past marijuana conviction — or related to someone who has that kind of record — you could be first in line to obtain the first 100 or so marijuana retail licenses set to be handed out this year.

As long as you don’t plan to set up shop in Valley Stream. Village officials opted out of allowing retail sales of cannabis within their borders. Gov. Kathy Hochul, on the other hand, described the overall legalization of cannabis sales as a way of “righting the wrongs of the past” by allowing those disproportionately affected by years of narcotics policing to be the first to benefit from a new direction. The new regulations “prioritize local farmers and

entrepreneurs,” the governor said in a statement, “creating jobs and opportunity for communities that have been left out — and left behind.” Jessica Naissant counts herself among those left out and let behind. Today, the 28-year-old entrepreneur owns Wake and Bake Café, a cannabinoid dispensary on Rockaway Avenue. But in 2018, she found herself on the wrong side of law enforcement when Continued on page 16

his is a significant change for all of us.

VSD rifles pull off another undefeated season By Juan Lasso jlasso@liherald.com

The Valley Stream District Rifle Team capped off an undefeated winter season, taking home yet another county championship at Glen Cove High School on Feb. 15. With a team score of 773 out of 800, Valley Stream took first place by a slim 4 points, squeaking to victory past the Sewanhaka district team. Junior and upcoming team captain, Priya Mangal, took second place overall with 186 out of 200. During the competition, each athlete had to aim their rifle at two targets, each with ten bull’s-eyes on them, according to coach Heather Zawislak. Athletes have 29 minutes to complete the 20 shots for a maximum score of 200. Usually, six athletes compete per match. Out of those six, the team score is decided by the average of the top four individual scores for a maximum team score of 800. Captains Nick Cavaliere and Ivan Ymaz along with varsity teammates Victoria Andreo, Emily Nothdurft, and Tiffany Wu and Keegan Banda also competed throughout the season and contributed to the team’s undefeated status. “The highlight for me was seeing the young, new athletes – ninth and tenth graders – with no experience or very little come in and be skilled and talented

Courtesy Heather Zawislak

Front row Form Left: Innaya Ilyas, Christian Cu, Shahid Khan, Adam Bacchus, Austyn Richie. Back row from Left: Captain Nick Cavaliere, Emily Nothdurft, Victoria Andreo, Tiffany Wu, Priya Mangal, Keegan Banda, Captain Ivan Ymaz, and coach Heather Zawislak. enough to compete in varsity matches,” said Zawislak. “It’s very unusual…but it’s great to see so much potential for the future.” Upcoming athletes to look out for next season, according to Zawislak, are Innaya Ilyas, Shahid Khan, and Adam Bacchus, who also competed throughout the season at the junior varsity level and who will

undoubtedly be moving up to varsity in the 2022-23 season. While Covid regulations have posed many challenges to the athletes in the past two years – limiting the team’s interactions with other competing schools and cutting away at practice time –Zawislak said that this season was far less stressful. “It wasn’t as bad because this year,

they were able to have an in-person competition and travel to other shooting ranges in other schools. They just had to wear their masks and keep a social distance, but it felt more normal…,” she said. “They’re a remarkably skilled team and I cannot wait to see what they are capable of in future seasons. They make me incredibly proud to be their coach.”

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Local arists show off their talent at open mic By karina kovac kkovac@liherald.com

Last Wednesday night, an eclectic crowd of talented artists came to the Zapphire Club on Rockaway Ave to spout conscious raps and ingenious poetry at the first Dreamer’s Open Mic, hosted by Inspire Studios. Noting the need for places for artists to unveil their work, Baldwin native M.J. aka Dope Luke is working towards gathering local talent and helping small businesses. M.J., founder of Inspire Studios, said this was only the beginning of their talent outreach and spotlight events. “We are currently speaking with other event spaces on creating more platforms [and] experiences for local talent across Long Island…I am looking forward to working with hopefully many more small businesses across the Island,” he said. The diversity of talent could be felt during the night as artists from Valley Stream mingled with artists from Baldwin and beyond. M.J. said their mission is to give space to the “reservoir of talented artists [on Long Island]” while following his personal mantra: “Breathe life into everything you love.” Thompson, a Philadelphia native, told the Herald about the lack of spaces for the arts. “Personally, I don’t believe there are enough creative spaces for people to come together and share art, philosophy, and experiences…this is also a testament to the lack of opportunity for creatives here, we had to make our own event to find out who’s around,” he said. Nathan Thompson aka HumanBien was the first performance of the night, with introspective rap songs that put himself and hard social issues under a microscope while hooking the audience. Valley Stream’s own Jesse Ulysse aka PicaSso Sight and Jonathan Macenat aka Swagger Dagger were second and third to perform their hip hop. Ulysse commended M.J.’s dedication to creating a meeting where

creative minds can meet. “He’s a great leader that empowers the leader in others,” said Ulysse, who also hopes to gather fresh talent from these gatherings to expand his brand of creatives known as The Collective and Unsung Warriors. Macenat, a fast-rapping lyricist who also grew up in Valley Stream, started by spitting rhymes in high school. Music allowed Macenat “an escape...a certain song or verse made me feel like I could do anything.” Taking part in the underground rap scene, he says a lack of local resources stifles the natural talent. “The Valley Stream rap scene is very overlooked at times and should be paid attention to…we need more resources in our local area as far as studios and more showcases and events for the whole community to come out and enjoy,” he said. Noting how they’re changing the mold by creating space instead of waiting for one to be created for them, he further stated: “There is such a good amount of talent in our hometown whether it’s music, art, poetry, or dancing, we do need to spotlight ourselves for a change.” Mother and daughter duo Darlene Bristol and Idalis Jones came to support the local musicians at the one-of-a-kind event. Jones enjoyed the event and is encouraging Inspire Studios to continue the series. “They should have more open mic events like this for people who want to perform for the first time,” she said. Taking pleasure in getting out of the house, Bristol said, “It’s a nice way of getting our entertainment, local entertainment…Long Island rap rocks.” The next open mic currently does not have a confirmed date but will be within the next two weeks. Those interested can go to the venue ahead of start time to sign up. For more information on upcoming events kindly check either M.J.’s business websites: https://inspirevitae.com/pages/ contact-us or Instagram at: https://www. instagram.com/inspirestudiosli/. Photos courtesy of Red Dot Productions

M.J. aka Dope Luke and Jesse Ulysse aka PicaSso are friends who’ve produced countless albums together in M.J.’s Inspire Studios. Jonathan Macenat aka Swagger Dagger said he loves to stand out in a crowd with his unique lyricism, image and personality. nathan thoMpson aka HumanBien likens creating music to being a chef, “feeding” those who’ll listen and appreciate his body of work.

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Locals have mixed feelings over mask ruling continued from front page new normal is finally within sight. “When talking to my peers … some of them really enjoy the fact the mandate was lifted,” said Central High senior Emily Monfort, “because it’s a step toward a positive direction … and they haven’t seen their peers’ faces in a long time. At some point, they say, the masks had to be taken off.” The new policy has also brought a sigh of relief to many parents who say their children have had difficulty coping with the challenges and anxieties of constant mask use. “Just like many other kids, my daughter was struggling while forced to mask at school,” said a District 13 parent who chose to remain anonymous because of privacy concerns. “She was forced to focus on the mask rather than her work, and she couldn’t understand why the only place she had to wear a mask was in school when she interacted with the same children outside of school daily without a mask.” “She was generally more irritated and depressed,” the parent added. “She didn’t want to go to school most days. Now that the mask is off, she is thriving socially and academically. School is now the highlight of her day.” But as the initial thrill of going maskless has worn off and students have regained some sense of normalcy, concern still lingers over whether the call to make masks optional may have been made too soon amid Covid’s potential to resurge. “[Other students] were not liking the fact the mandate was lifted, because they’re still worried about the effects of Covid, and some don’t even have all their vaccinations yet,” said Monfort. “I still choose to wear my mask, because it’s something I’m used to and for my comfort to protect myself, but I don’t mind if others choose not to wear a mask.” Other students at Central seemed to agree. While they are free to go maskless, Monfort noted that “the majority of kids continue to wear masks, and most of the

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The sTaTewide mandaTe requiring students to wear masks in schools was lifted on March 2, a policy reversal that has elicited mixed reactions in Valley Stream. educators choose to wear their mask to match the majority’s comfort levels. . . . Everyone understands it’s a personal choice.” School officials also reminded families that while masks may be optional, most Covid-19 guidelines remain in place. “Our district prioritizes health and safety,” LaRocca said, “and will continue to use a layered prevention strategy to mitigate the spread of Covid in our schools.” “All other safety protocols (home wellness monitoring, temperature checks, social distancing, sanitizing, contact tracing, etc.) will continue,” District 30 Superintendent Dr. Nicholas A. Stirling said. “We will continue to notify families of positive cases in school.” Mixed mask-wearing in school has left some students confused about their perceived lack of control over what they have to do to stay safe and protect others, according to Dr. Juann Watson, a psycho-

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Juancarlos castrillon, center; with Principal, Dr. Joseph Pompilio, from left; mother, Maribel; father, Juancarlos; and counselor, Samantha Cipriano. taking part in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition next year. Beyond swimming, Castrillon said he wanted to use his scholarship from Duke to enter the premed track and eventually study neurology. “This is something he truly wanted,” his mother Maribel said, “He realized it wasn’t just swimming. He really wants to do something bigger, and that’s something he’ll be able to accomplish at

Duke.” “I’m very proud of him. I’ll always support him, and I know he’s going to do great,” his father, Juancarlos, said, adding of Central, “It’s a great school.” Castrillon thanked his teachers at Central for their support, especially in helping to accommodate his hectic schedule and help him maintain his grades. “He’s amazing. He works so hard at his swimming,” said Samantha Cipriano,

Castrillon’s counselor at Central. “And despite being exhausted all the time, he’s still completing his work, he’s still living up to his expectations. He deserves this.” “He’s a fine young man and Central’s very proud of him,” said Central High School Principal Dr. Joseph Pompilio. “He’s quite the representative of our student body, and he demonstrates all of the virtues that we preach, and the expectations we have both academically and sports wise.”

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Juancarlos Castrillon, a Valley Stream Central High senior and star swimmer, was granted a full athletic scholarship from Duke University, where he plans to attend in the upcoming fall semester — and yes — keep swimming. Nine years ago, what were just a series of simple swim lessons Castrillon took at Eisenhower Park soon turned into daily practices. And not long after, his aquatic ambitions pushed him to join Central’s boys swim team. Castrillon found himself breaking new territory as personal pool time at the park was replaced with monthly swim meets and long, demanding practice sessions both on dry land and in the water. “Getting to where I am now has definitely been a struggle,” said Castrillon. “Practicing every day, being sore on the weekends, missing parties, hangouts, and birthdays for practice or meets. It’s been a commitment. But if you can keep going and beat the mental and the physical aspect of it, you can really do anything you want.” And those sacrifices, according to Castrillon, have paid off generously. The soon-to-be Blue Devil plans to aim even higher and join a world team and possibly compete in the Olympics but said that right now he is focused on the current season and is looking forward to

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Christmas Tree Mulch Pick-Up The Village of Valley Stream has Recycled Discarded Christmas Trees and it offering free mulch for pickup to village residence. Pickup is at three locations: Firemen’s Field Parking Lot, Barrett Park Front Entrance Cedar St. Between Boden Ave., and Sayre PI. A map of these locations is on the village website. For more information call (516) 825-8494.

Tuesday, Mar. 22 Disabled American Legion Chapter 145 Meeting The Disabled American Legion Chapter 145 is hosting their usual meeting. Refreshments will be served and new members are welcomed. Please bring a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214). The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at 65 E. Merrick Rd. Valley Stream, NY 11580.

Vita Tax Help The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is offering limited in-person tax assistance with the help of volunteers from the Hofstra Tax Society. Appointments are limited and must be made in person at the library Adult Reference Desk so the required documents for the appointment can be given out. The program runs till April 15, 2022 and will be taking place on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. For questions please call the reference desk at (516) 825-6422.

Thursday, Mar. 17 Kahoot! Trivia Family Night Join the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Zoom at 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. for Kahoot! Trivia Family Night. You’ll need one device to join the Zoom meeting and another to submit answers for your family. Registration required, you can register at the following link: https://forms. gle/3t7ZhwSWuujxYvmE6. If you’d like to join, please send an e-mail to kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org or message to us on Facebook, so that we can share the Zoom information.

American Legion Post 854 Meeting The Andrew Fatscher Post 854 is having their monthly meeting starting at 7 p.m. The event will take place at 51 Roosevelt Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11582.

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Family Scavenger Hunt There will be a scavenger hunt at the Green Acres Mall March. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., bring the whole family!

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Join the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for a fast-paced game of Five Second Rule! Each player takes a turn in the hot seat and has to answer a question, such as “Name 3 things you can paint” or “Name 3 yellow foods”. They then have five seconds to think of three answers – and say them all aloud before the small silver balls reach the bottom of the spiral timer. Masks optional and please be considerate to those who choose to wear masks. Registration is required, you can register here: https://forms.gle/dRfv7kSfsTBRfP3V6 Send an email to VSteens@ nassaulibrary.org for any questions.

Use Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream as an adventure for a fun scavenger hunt to find specific Items and completing specific actions. This event will last two hours, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll be guided with a list of items to find and challenges to complete. You’ll have an hour total to complete the hunt. Requirements: This activity is designed for families. at least one child, youths, young adult and one adult must be part of the dynamic. Minimum of 2 to maximum of 6 people per family. The event is sponsored by Growing Hands Occupational Therapy LLC.

This virtual Henry Waldinger Memorial Library workshop will cover Microsoft Word Basics. This weeks topic to be covered is: What Is on the Mailings Tab?-Part 5: Mail Merge Review. If you would like to join the class occuring from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., send an e-mail to hwmlcontact@hotmail.com so that the library can send the Zoom information for you to attend.

Monday, Mar. 21 District 30 BOE Business Meeting At this time, the Valley Stream 30 Board of Education Business Meetings will be held virtually at 8 p.m. Links to meetings will be on the VS30 website the date of the meeting. All meetings

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library is having a Pictionary Night from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Pictionary is a super simple game that only requires pen, paper and the board game. The aim of Pictionary is to guess what the drawer, who is drawing words from a list of cards. Registration is required for this virtual event hosted on Zoom. You can register at the following link: https:// forms.gle/15TKJKvQTMzMe29m7. The event is for children aged three to six, for any questions contact kidsroomvs@ nassaulibrary.org.

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VS Central Memorial PTSA is raising money for Paint Night, contact Maribel at 516-313-9499. The Kiwanis Club of Valley Stream is doing a Pampered Chef Fundraiser, check out their FB. Birria Tacos made Newsday’s best tacos list on Long Island, congratulations! The library’s 2022 Black History Month Letter Writing Contest Winners are online. To contact the village’s Code Enforcement Bureau call 516-592-5140 or 516-369-3872 24/7.

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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Herald ScHoolS Central High looks at Afro-Latino accomplishments by Karina Kovac kkovac@liherald.com

Central High students who take classes offered by the World Languages department celebrated Black History Month in their own unique way — highlighting the lives and contributions of Afro-Latin Americans. In Marisa Diaz y Diaz’s Spanish classes, students created a bulletin board featuring notable Afro Latin Americans. The board included household names like – Roberto Clemente and Celia Cruz – as well as other notable Afro-Latin figures such as Laz Alonso, Rosa Clemente, Naya Rivera, Andre Royo, Zoe Saldana, and many more. Students then discussed how each of these individuals influenced the United States and personally impacted them. Diaz y Diaz noted that Afro-Latinos carry a nuanced racial and cultural identity that, in talking about Black History Month, “often gets overlooked.” “…It is important to take the time to acknowledge the presence of a community that is not often widely recognized, showcase their contributions, and educate our students,” said Diaz y Diaz. “By doing so, it opens communication in the classroom for students to share their experiences with each other and take pride in their heritage.” The bulletin board also displayed a map of Spanishspeaking countries, each with the population percentage of those that identify as Afro-Latino, as well as quotes from people expressing pride in their Afro-Latino heritage. H E W L E T T

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StudentS ariana deLeon-Mena, from left, Daniela DeLeon-Mena, Cariessa McFarlane and Marek Polkosnik. Not pictured were Nataly Marcy and Madeline Yeh, who also helped with the display.

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Herald ScHoolS Memorial students celebrate P.S. I Love You Day Students and staff at Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School took part in the twelfth annual P.S. I Love You Day on February 11. Created in honor of Brooke DiPalma’s late father, a retired NYPD officer who took his own life when she was 14 years old, the day spotlights mental health awareness while promoting kindness. This year’s theme was “One Step at a Time.” Members of Memorial’s Believe in the Rights and Values of Everyone (BRAVE) Club began preparations for the day in January through a video conference with DiPama. DiPalma shared the tragic origins behind the special day and its uplifting mission to spread kindness and support others. Students then shared their plans for this year’s event. When the special day arrived, the school was washed in a sea of purple with students and staff wearing purple shirts, the lobby and halls strewn with purple signs and streamers, and all students were handed a purple ribbon and a card explaining the significance of the day as they entered the building. Members of the BRAVE club also placed a positive message on each classroom door in the building to greet students and staff and put a smile on their faces. As an added bonus, members made tie-dye purple face masks to help Memorial celebrate.

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Neighbors iN the News NH Bowler heads to states, again. by Karina Kovac kkovac@liherald.com

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District 30 notifies families of bus services by Karina Kovac kkovac@liherald.com

Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 offers free transportation for students attending private and parochial schools that are eligible to qualify. Applications must be submitted in writing by a parent, guardian, or authorized representative, no later than April 1. All late requests shall be considered by the Board of Education on the basis of each case’s merit. In accordance with the New York

State Education Law and Board of Education Policy, all requests for transportation of children in the district are required each year with proof of residency. If homeowners move into the district after the April 1st deadline, they have 30 days to submit a transportation request from the date they establish a residency in the district. Transportation applications are available online at: wwww.valleystream30. com/for_parents/transportation or by calling Suzanne Brady at 516-434-3600, ext. 5225.

Valley Stream North High senior and star bowler, Tiffany Wong, has qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state championship tournament for the second year in a row. Wong finished fifth in the individual Nassau County bowling tournament on February 12, and is one of six girls who qualified for the Section 8 Nassau County Team. She is headed to Syracuse on March 12 and 13 to compete against bowlers from the state’s ten other athletic sections. Wong is a six-year member of the Valley Stream Central High School District varsity bowling team, a two-time All-County bowler, and two-time Section 8 All Star. Additionally, Newsday named her a top 25 bowler on Long Island for the 2021-2022 preseason. “Wong has bowled a 215 high game and is seventh in average in Nassau with a 179.40 this season,” according to a report.

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Malverne mayor is running for Congress By LISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

Village of Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett has officially announced last week that he is running for Democratic Rep. Kathleen Rice’s vacated seat in the 4th Congressional District seat. He joins Democrats County Legislator Carrié Solages, former Town Supervisor Laura Gillen and County Legislator Siela Bynoe in what is becoming a crowded field. As of press time, the lone Republican in the field is tech CEO Bill Staniford, of Lawrence. The primary is June 28. At the March 8 public safety campaign when Corbett began his stumping for being part of the House of Representatives, nearly 40 supporters from across the Congressional attended. They included church leaders, Democratic Party leaders, law enforcement, American Legion Post 44 members, and Freeport and Hempstead village officials, State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Democrat, who represents the 6th Senatorial District. Corbett expressed that he wants more funding towards the police and social and mental health services, and wants to see bail reform laws revised. Last year, Nassau County police reported an increased number of illegal gun seizures and have again reported a spike in seized illegal guns this year. Corbett called on the federal government for assistance in dealing with the influx of these illegal

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MALveRne vILLAGe MAyoR Keith Corbett, a Democrat, officially announced on March 8 that he will run for the open 4th Congressional District seat. guns in the county. He also noted some of his successes since he became mayor in 2019, including paving 72 percent of the village’s roads, installing technology and other village infrastructure upgrades, and setting plans for upgrades at the village’s Whalen Field park, all without raising taxes. Malverne resident since 1982, Ed Mahoney, is a registered Republican who normally votes blue — but Corbett has Mahoney’s vote and endorsement this election. “He is going to be my choice for congressman. He was my choice for

Mayor and I think he’s done an excellent job,” Mahoney said. Mahoney went on to say that many politicians do not follow through with their promises when they get into office. “Everything that I’ve ever asked him [Corbett] to do for these residents, he’s accomplished and done at no taxpayers cost— that to me is a very big thing.” Malverne’s Deputy Mayor and Trustee Perry Cuocci also endorses Corbett because of his success — including making village technology upgrades, installing new LED streetlights and renovating

the police department — as Mayor, all while facing difficulties brought by Covid. “I’ll miss him as our Mayor, but if you take a look at his track record, I think the things that he can do as congressman would be extremely beneficial to the community,” Cuocci said. “I think he has the knowledge, he has the resources [and] he has the contacts to get things done.” Initially, Corbett had no intention of being a congressman and wanted to continue serving Malverne. “I’m not going to Washington to leave Malverne,” Corbett said, “I’m going to Washington to stay in Malverne.” Should he win, Corbett strresed that he will open a main congressional district office in the village to ensure that Malverne and the surrounding communities are well represented. The 4th Congressional District includes the communities of Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Barnum Island, Bay Park, Bellmore, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, Carle Place, East Rockaway, East Meadow, Elmont, the Five Towns, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Hempstead, Island Park, Lakeview, Lido Beach, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Merrick, Mineola, New Cassel, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Point Lookout, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Salisbury, South Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Uniondale, parts of Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead and Westbury.

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First licenses will go to those with records Now Naissant plans to get first dibs at one of those marijuana licenses — albeit police caught her carrying recreational for somewhere other than Valley Stream marijuana. — seeing it as a way to remeNaissant was a pre-med dy the harm she suffered college student driving to years ago. class one day when, she said, “I like to use the term ‘repa police car tailed her for arations’ in the sense of about 15 minutes through social equity, for people who Nassau County roads before have been wronged by the pulling her over. The officer war on drugs,” she said. claimed her multiple book But Naissant says she was bags looked suspicious, and one of the lucky ones. At cansearched the car. nabis equity groups, she He arrested her, charging often hears what she deher with possession. Rather scribes as “horror stories” than go to class that day, she from those who got prison went to jail. sentences of 20 years or more Naissant, who is Black, for non-violent pot charges. says encounters with law Unlike many others convictenforcement like hers are ed of marijuana-related common among minorities. offenses, she could afford a “My case is not unique at lawyer and fight her case. all,” she said. “There is a conJessIca “People in the city don’t sistent and constant overhave that” option, she said. policing of Black people and NaIssaNt “Nine times out of ten, Latino people in New York, Owner, they’re relying on a public and across the country.” Wake and Bake Café defender that has a hundred Lawmakers have argued cases. I came out better than that marijuana laws disproportionately target Black and Latino pop- a lot of people.” Charlene Ali, a longtime advocate of ulations, even though white communities used the drug at similar, if not higher, recreational and medicinal marijuana, petitioned village officials to reverse their rates. continued from front page

’m actually very appreciative of Governor Hochul and her actually taking the steps to right the wrongs that have been made for decades.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 3/23/22 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 240/22. NR VALLEY STREAM - Ana Salazar, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain detached garage., N/s North Dr., 90’ E/o Blossom Row, a/k/a 44 North Dr. N.C.P.C. Local Determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Valley Stream within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the

Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 880/Hearing---03232022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 130071

LEGAL NOTICE Formation of 229 OASIS VALLEY LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/23/2022. Office loc.: Nassau County. The principal business address is 229 E. Merrick Rd., Valley Stream, NY 11580. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Jigar Patel, 301 Rte. 17 N., Ste. 802, Rutherford, NJ 07070. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 129839 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BENZIE ___________________ HONOR BANK, a Michigan banking corporation,

The Hon. David A. Thompson Plaintiff, Case No. 21-11634-CK v. PATRICIA QUICK, individually and d/b/a Hungry Tummy Restaurant, PATRICIA QUICK, as Trustee on behalf of the Orville Eugene and Patricia Quick Declaration of Trust dated November 16, 1995, SUSAN THOM, an individual, QUICKSILVER CAPITAL, LLC., UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY f/k/a MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, jointly and severally, Defendants. ___________________ John M. Grogan (P56577) GroganLaw, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 3240 Racquet Club Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 944-1529 ___________________ TO: Quicksilver Capital, LLC. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: In the name of the people of the State of Michigan you are notified: 1. You are being sued. 2. YOU HAVE 21 DAYS

after receiving this summons and a copy of the complaint to file a written answer with the Court and serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action with the court (28 days if you were served by mail or your served outside this state). 3. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 4. If you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements. ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE IT IS ORDERED: Service of the summons and a copy of this order may be me made by 1. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 181 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, NY, 11581; 2. Providing notice through publication in a newspaper in circulation in Valley Stream, NY for three consecutive weeks. Dated: March 1, 2022 Judge David A. Thompson 130033

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the VIllage of Valley Stream opted out of selling cannabis last year, but could opt in in the future. decision and allow recreational cannabis sales. “Making those licenses available to legacy market operators is definitely a step in the right direction,” she said. And Ali hopes the success of surrounding communities that allow such retail options might convince Valley Stream to reverse course. Village officials did not return repeated requests for comment.

Naissant won’t be sticking around to find out. “I feel like the community is not accepting of change,” she said, expressing gratitude to Hochul for making social equity a focus of cannabis legalization in the state. “I’m actually very appreciative of Governor Hochul and her actually taking the steps to right the wrongs that have been made for decades.”

Valley Stream funeral director to join Perry in Lynbrook Moore Funeral Home Director Martin Clarke is joining the staff at Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook. Clarke has served as the Moore Funeral Home director since 1991. Valley Stream holds a special place in the hearts of the Clarke family, as Martin and his wife, Cindy, and children, Erin and Patrick, have shared many wonderful memories in the village. Beginning with second-generation owners Donald and Joan Moore and then current owners Donna and Marianne Moore, the Moore family took Clarke and his family as part of their own. Clarke said it was an honor to serve Valley Stream families with the values of dignity and compassion instilled by the Moores. Last June 21, the Valley Stream village board voted unanimously to change the 20,000-square-foot parcel of land occupied by the Moore Funeral Home into a multi-family residential and commercial district. A revised proposal to build an apartment complex at 54 and 68 W. Jamaica Avenue was approved for

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Moore fuNeral hoMe Director Martin Clarke is joining the staff of Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook. final site development plan review by the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 28. Perry Funeral Home has served Lynbrook and its surrounding communities since 1825.

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unpleasant parts of being a landlord is when tenants have no sensitivity for the cost of owning and running a building. It makes many well-meaning landlords not so wellmeaning, and that’s when the friction for control takes place. onte eeper The regulations for Nassau County, where your building is, do not include all communities. Two cities, Glen Cove and Long Beach, have their own regulations, as do some villages — namely Cedarhurst, Freeport, Great Neck, Great Neck Plaza, Hempstead, Lynbrook and Rockville Centre. Nassau County requires that, from Oct. 1 to May 31, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., the indoor temperature must be at least 65 degrees. From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the temperature must be at least 68. Most of the other jurisdictions have similar requirements, but you should go to their websites, because each is just a little different. Cedarhurst allows the temperature at night to be 62 degrees. Rockville Centre is the same as Nassau County. People living in a multi-family building, such as a condominium or a co-op, with a board and a superintendent, are advised to discuss the temperature with one or both of them. The bylaws and regulations for multi-family buildings can vary, and they may be allowed to establish their own regulations, but tenants have rights that could require the local governing authority to step in. Single-family rentals and two-family homes whose owners occupy at least half the dwelling are not covered by the regulations. In spring and fall, when temperatures fluctuate to greater extremes, people pay more attention to their thermostats. They also start asking more about insulation and windows. It isn’t uncommon to get calls from tenants of homes and apartments asking if they can get their landlord to increase the insulation, change the windows or raise the heat. Even though architects and engineers are aware of how it’s possible to save energy by finding ways to improve a building’s composition, the legal aspects are recommended to be handled by the health departments or housing authorities that make the rules and govern your jurisdiction. Good luck!

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f it were up to me, every president would be required to have a cat in the White House. The Bidens have dogs — Commander, a 4-month-old purebred German shepherd puppy, and Major, who was shipped back to the family home in Delaware after some unfortunate encounters with the White House staff. But the first family finally adopted a cat at the end of January — Willow, a green-eyed tabby. Jill Biden fell in love with the feline after it JAMES jumped up on a during a BERNSTEIN stage speech she was giving. She named the cat after her hometown, Willow, Pa. Dogs are fixtures at the White House. One famous pooch was Checkers, Nixon’s cocker spaniel, whose name he evoked to gain sympathy in a famous speech in 1952 to save his spot on the Republican ticket. Nixon had been accused of improprieties relating to a fund established by his backers to reim-

burse him for his political expenses. His speech worked, and he became Dwight Eisenhower’s vice president for two terms. Checkers is buried in a pet cemetery in Wantagh. Going back further, Franklin Roosevelt had his Fala, a Scottie; John F. Kennedy was given Pushinka, the daughter of Strelka, who had traveled into space aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik, as a gift by then Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The Clintons had Buddy, a chocolate Labrador, and the Obamas had Bo, a Portuguese water dog. It seems almost expected that the president will have a dog. Not so much a cat, at least not so publicly. Perhaps this is because all of our presidents so far have been men, and men are supposed to love dogs and not necessarily cats, silly as this may sound. And maybe because dogs are still considered a part the American dream, along with the white picket fence and the station wagon (now an SUV). But to be sure, some of our greatest presidents had cats. One of my favorites, Abraham Lincoln, doted on cats. Lincoln

left his dog, Fido, home in Springfield, Ill., when he was elected. He was given two cats by Secretary of State William Seward. He fed them from the expensive White House china. His wife, Mary Todd, disapproved, But Lincoln, who had no love for his predecessor James Buchanan, who did little if anything to stop the rise of the Confederacy, said, “If the gold fork was good enough for former President James Buchanan, I think it is good enough for Tabby.” Lincoln was so enamored of cats, the story goes, that his attention was distracted by meowing at Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s headquarters in City Point, Va., during the Civil War Battle of Petersburg in March 1865, weeks before the president was assassinated. There were other first felines. Teddy Roosevelt had a six-toed cat, Slippers, who was often spotted in the kitchen. Herbert Hoover’s Persian, Kitty, roamed the floors of the White House. The Coolidges owned Tiger, Blacky, Bounder, Timmie and even a bobcat named Smoky. Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, had

one other than Abraham Lincoln fed his cats on White House china.

Socks. Socks had a song, a book and a website that was all about him. He was important at the White House. The president once became enraged at the White House press corps when camera crews enticed Socks to come closer by offering him cat food. But Socks never got along too well with Buddy the Lab, and eventually found a home with Clinton’s secretary, Betty Currie. According to presidential historians, only two of the nation’s chief executives — James K. Polk and Donald J. Trump — had no pets in the White House. Polk, who was only 49 when he was inaugurated in 1845, was viewed as ultra-serious, and busied himself with annexing a bunch of states during his time in office. When asked about his petless presidency, Polk responded, “No president who performs his duty faithfully can have any leisure.” We can all think of a few presidents who would disagree. Can we imagine a future presidential candidate whose platform would include welcoming a cat in the White House? Such a pledge would be purrrfect! Jim Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column? JBernstein@liherald.com.

War in Ukraine evokes banality of evil

uddenly, a weekly newspaper seems just the right place to be talking about a war unfolding in real time. As I wrote last week, the minute-to-minute news of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine leaves us feeling both horrified and helpless. We are thousands of miles away, but the war can feel as close as the devices in our pockets pinging out the latest news. Writing week to week offers some perspective. As a woman born just after World War II, I am seeRANDI ing this time with KREISS some distance and even hope. I believe that somehow, the killing will stop, and the world will turn again. Born in 1947, I have been a witness to the history of the Korean War (my dad was drafted), the Prague Spring, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Vietnam War, the Six-Day War in Israel, the Iraq War, the 2013 uprisings in Egypt, the brief flame of democracy in Tiananmen Square, the Afghan War, the brutal wars in Rwanda and Congo, the uprisings in Cuba and Central America.

As we watch the Ukraine invasion, the wide-angle lens offers more hope than the micro view, which is excruciating. Just a few minutes ago, the media broadcast the most recent atrocity: Russian bombs destroyed a children’s hospital, burying an unknown number of children and maternity patients. This morning, the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl lost power, threatening radiation leaks, according to Ukraine authorities. The images of war are iconic, and we have seen them before. It is the knowledge that we have been here and done that and will likely be here again that is a discouraging commentary on humanity’s inability to live in peace. I saw a photo of parents putting young children on trains to neighboring Poland, mothers and fathers with hands pressed to the hands of the sons and daughters inside, saying goodbye. We have seen this before, too, when parents in Nazi-occupied European countries sent their children off in the arms of strangers. War has its own language, its own imagery. There is a banality to the deaths and separations and loss. We get

24/7 news streaming live from the foreign correspondents who report from the ground war as bombs explode in the background. Their work also has precedent. It was the reporters on the ground in Vietnam, like the young Dan Rather, who broadcast the truth of the conflict home to America, even as our leaders were betting on the fog of war to garner support for a wrong-minded intervention. I saw images yesterday of thousands of people sheltering in subway stations or the basements of buildings night after night as Russian bombs flattened their cities. That made me think of the Blitz in London, when Nazi planes flew overhead every night for 57 nights, destroying buildings while people took shelter in the city’s Underground. A few days ago, The New York Times ran a front-page photo of a family hit by shrapnel as they ran down a street in Ukraine. Two children lay there dead on the sidewalk. You can see the blood on their heads and clothes. I couldn’t help but remember the 1972 Vietnam War photo of a naked 9-year-old girl running from a napalm attack. At the time, readers questioned the ethics and taste of

ow shameful that it has become almost a cliché in human history.

publishing such a shocking and intrusive photograph. I thought about that when I saw the dead children on the front page of The Times. The reporters on the ground in Ukraine are covering another war phenomenon: the displacement of more than 2 million people, fleeing the fighting. The big wars in my time have produced massive migrations, and this war, too, will destabilize the lives of all the neighboring countries. The refugees have no idea when or how they might return. How shameful that this dislocation has become almost a cliché over the course of human history. We all want to help. Every agency needs money and, according to NBC, the best way to find a reliable charity is through websites like Charity Navigator or CharityWatch, which evaluate and track charitable organizations. The war in Ukraine is like many others in its images of bombed-out buildings and traumatized families. It is unique, sadly, for those caught in the fighting, whose lives are irreparably changed. It has also become a moment for us Americans to remember who stands with us in support of democracy, and who wears the face of calculated aggression. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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letters Mayor’s side left out To the Editor: (re: “Valley Streamer claims she has been racially harassed,” March 10-16) On behalf of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, I would like to correct misinformation published by the Valley Stream Herald last week. The article relates to a story of harassment of one of our neighbors who has recently moved into the Village of Valley Stream. In the article, there are multiple references to the village administration and its handling of the resident's complaint. Contrary to all journalistic standards, the Herald never reached out to the village for its comments prior to publishing the article. We can only speculate as to the Herald's motives in choosing to ignore input from the village prior to publication. It is wrong and needless for any of our village residents, in the most diverse village in the state, to be subjected to the actions complained of. It is also wrong and needless for the Herald to implicate all of the good, hard-working people in this neighborhood, as well as village employees, when a simple

that proposal, but the county has been making at least an extra nickel per gallon over the last several months, so it could still finish ahead. Lawmakers in Albany want to take it a step further by suspending state gas taxes. That would be a heftier savings — nearly 48 cents per gallon. But unlike Nassau, the state hasn’t made any extra money during the gas price surge, because its taxes are flat, not a percentage. The state took 48 cents out of every $2.84 gallon of gas purchased a year ago, and is taking 48 cents out of every $4.47 gallon of gas purchased today. That money — more than $1 billion a year — goes toward maintaining our highways and bridges, and provides hundreds of millions of dollars to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. There was no windfall there, and so any losses, as Gov. Kathy Hochul has pointed out, could have devastating effects on New York’s already stressed infrastructure. If Nassau were to indeed suspend its sales tax, and if Congress temporarily slashed federal taxes — which account for more than 18 cents per gallon — gas prices could fall nearly 10 percent. That is, if other factors don’t keep pushing those prices higher. Congress doesn’t appear ready to do much of anything, and neither does the Republican majority in the County Legis-

lature. County Executive Bruce Blakeman even went so far as to blame America’s dependence on foreign oil as the key cause of the crisis, and to push for the reopening of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Yet only 20 percent of the oil consumed in America is imported, and most of that comes from Canada. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, its oil accounted for just 2 percent of the American supply. It’s not our dependence on Russian oil, but instead the dependence of other countries — especially European ones — that drives up price. America already exports more oil than it imports, according to the Energy Information Administration. So it’s really unclear how much of an impact opening more domestic sources would have. And when it comes to Keystone XL, it was designed to transport Canadian oil to the U.S. There could be some light at the end of the tunnel. After gasoline prices jumped to more than $3 per gallon in 2008, the average price plummeted to $1.84 the following year, according to the EIA. But credit the Great Recession for that. Another severe recession would be the worst way to solve this crisis. But if our elected leaders don’t come together and act soon, an economic crash is most assuredly in our future.

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cross the USA, headlines cite skyrocketing energy costs and the strain they are putting on American families. Here on Long Island, homeowners and businesses are feeling pain in their wallets not felt for years. In 2019, when I was Hempstead town supervisor, I spearheaded an energy program that today would be collectively saving town residents millions of dollars on their energy bills. It would have been the first such program on LAUrA A. Long Island, and if it had moved GiLLen forward, participating residents’ and businesses’ utility bills town would now be 50 percent lower, according to published National Grid rates. Sure enough, the Town of Brookhaven just implemented the program, and I applaud Supervisor Ed Romaine and the town board for their leadership. But the Hempstead Town Board killed the program in 2019, without explanation and without reason in a move that demonstrated a callous disregard for town taxpayers. While I was supervisor, I learned

about a program called “Community Choice Aggregation,” which allows municipalities to enter the marketplace to collectively negotiate for better energy costs for their residents and businesses. The theory is that thousands of residents’ bargaining power exceeds that of any individual. The program is strictly regulated by the state Department of Public Service to ensure that residents are protected, and the program only moves forward if there are demonstrable savings. There is a regulated process: A municipality must first pass enabling legislation to allow it to seek vendors. After that, it does so by way of a bidding process. Once a vendor is chosen, a second resolution, awarding a contract, must be passed. Then the vendor negotiates on behalf of the municipality, obtaining the best rates and, with a third resolution, the municipality approves a contract for residents at those rates. There are strict notice requirements and opt-out options to protect residents. In August 2019, I offered the first resolution to begin the process. The Long Island Association, the LiiNCS, multiple civic associations and residents voiced their support for it and the Town Board passed it. The project went out to bid to, and after a bipartisan review process, a

ure enough, the Town of Brookhaven just implemented a program I proposed.

Letters call to the village — prior to publication — would have resulted in a more balanced news article. Did the Herald seek input from the neighbors prior to publication? It appears not. Had the Herald called the village prior to publication, it would have been informed of all the efforts on the part of the village — directly and indirectly — to assist the neighbor. Apparently, the Herald was not interested in the other side of the story. For example, there have been, to date, a minimum of 22 site visits by Valley Stream Public Safety. Hundreds of emails exchanged amongst those concerned. Additional patrolling by the Nassau County Police Department. And finally, installation by the village of additional streetlights near the resident's property — one of them within several days of the initial complaint. The village takes seriously all complaints of bias, ethnic, racial, religious or otherwise. It would have been wonderful if the Herald took seriously its obligation to uphold basic journalistic standards before publishing half the story. ED FARE The author is the mayor of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream

vendor was selected. At a Town Board meeting that December, I put forward a resolution to award the contract so the selected vendor could begin negotiating with utility providers. But a motion was made to table the proposal. “I urge my colleagues to change their minds,” I pleaded, “because we have the opportunity right now to deliver some savings to our residents in this town. And this will only move forward if residents save money, and if we delay this, there is very little chance that any resident will be able to save money this season.” Nevertheless, every councilmember voted to table the item, and stopped Community Choice Aggregation from moving forward. Had the resolution passed that December, the vendor would have had a generous 90-day window to negotiate rates, a period that would have stretched from January or February to April or May 2020. That March, coronavirus shutdowns caused the price of energy to plummet. Energy was trading at such historic lows that town residents could have gotten rates on natural gas not seen in roughly a decade. National Grid records show that the average price for natural gas in March

2020 was 39.1 cents per therm, and in April, 34 cents. The town could have locked in a fixed rate in this range — and likely a bit lower — for years. The average price per therm last month was 72.4 cents — roughly double. Skyrocketing costs are painful to all, and crippling to those on fixed incomes. There was zero risk in moving forward with this program, only a potential upside — and residents would now be saving 50 percent on their National Grid bills. I urged incoming supervisor Don Clavin to take up the program after I departed Town Hall, but he and the board have taken no action to move it. My deputy visited other municipalities to urge them to explore Community Choice Aggregation in the hope that that might pressure Hempstead. Brookhaven is moving on the program, and other municipalities aren’t far behind. The sensible voices of those who actually serve residents need to prevail in Hempstead and across New York state. The alarming headlines about energy prices continue, and constituents would be wise to demand that those in office move this program forward when rates are favorable. Laura A. Gillen, who served as Hempstead town supervisor from 2018 to 2021, is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 4th Congressional District.

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In Nassau, we’ll say no to ‘Don't Say Gay’ To the Editor: Recently, a so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill, which would ban teachers from talking about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary schools, was introduced in the Florida state legislature. The measure would also allow parents to sue school districts if they think a violation occurred. A lead sponsor of this measure filed an amendment in February to require schools to inform parents within six weeks of learning that a student identifies as LGBTQ+. The amendment allows for no exemption in cases where there is a reason to believe outing the student would result in abuse, neglect or abandonment. As a committed ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I am disgusted by every wrinkle of this abusive proposal, which is nothing short of an act of state-sanctioned cruelty directed at America's marginalized, vulnerable youth. I am horrified by the strong likelihood that it will pass and be signed into law. The Florida bill is part of a nationwide assault that has reached more than a dozen statehouses, and I am not so naïve to think that this fight could not arrive at

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our doorstep at some point in the future. That’s why I’m continuing the fight to enshrine county-level protections focused on gender identity in our human rights law and am preparing legislation to create an LGBTQ+ Advisory Board to investigate challenges the community faces here in Nassau County so that we can implement solutions.

At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is under attack across America, I am committed to doing all I can to elevate Nassau County as a beacon of acceptance and affirmation. ARNOLD W. DRUCkER Plainview Nassau County Legislator, 16th District

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