Valley Stream Herald 04-11-2024

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Villagers gather for a unique, historic lesson in astronomy

By JUAN l ASSo jlasso@liherald.com

For Jeanette Azzaretto, Science Department Chair at Valley Stream South High School, it was the celestial event of the year, the astronomical Super Bowl. On Monday, the moon progressively wedged itself between the Earth and the sun, mostly obscuring, briefly, the glowing disk of our nearest star and casting its shadow across a swath of North America.

Down below, in Valley Stream, informal viewing parties, like the one Azzaretto

planned on the South High football field bleachers, materialized throughout the village and beyond.

“I’m not going to lie, I have lost sleep over the weather,” Azzaretto said, adding that she had prayed that the viewing conditions would be ideal. Indeed, they were. Apart from a few puffs of clouds, there was a bright blue sky.

By around noon, a sign was posted at the Waldinger Memorial Library telling patrons that it had run out of free eclipse-viewing glasses. Residents who had managed to nab a

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Village organizes leadership

V.S. 24 renews search for diverse teachers

By JUAN l ASSo jlasso@liherald.com

For years, local education policy experts have lamented an ongoing trend that while Long Island’s student population is becoming increasingly ethnically and racially diverse, the same cannot be said for the Island’s teaching staff.

IIt’s a serious problem for administrators like Valley Stream District 24 Superintendent Unal Karakas, who oversees a district where roughly 87 percent of students are students of color, according to the latest state education data, but only a fraction of teachers are non-White.

leadership.”

Pent-up demand for more minority teachers in 2020 soon led to the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, the first of its kind in the district. However, the ostensible lack of considerable progress concerning one of the group’s founding goals—diversifying the teaching staff—has pushed Karakas to try new ways of recruiting minority talent.

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UNAl KARAKAS Superintendent, Valley Stream District 24

“Our students come from so many different backgrounds, so many different religions, and different subgroups of learners, such as students with disabilities,” said Karakas. “Having diversity reflected in our teaching force allows students to, you know, see themselves in those that are in our classrooms or

A new playbook in diversity hiring “I’ve done a lot of reflecting on this,” he said, who, as of press time, told the Herald he will be sending himself to Washington D.C. to attend a career recruitment fair at one of America’s best-known historically black colleges: Howard University.

There, he plans on shaking hands, exchanging business cards, and showing a friendly face to scores of educational job candidates, making the case for why they should join the staff

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danica Jovel, Maia arce and Walter Jovel, on the front lawn of the Waldinger Memorial Library, marvel at Monday’s solar eclipse.

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Olympic gold medalist visits Valley Stream

Female athletes in the Valley Stream Central High School District were recently treated to a special visit by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Samantha Arsenault Livingstone. The visit highlighted the importance of mental health and taking care of one’s self despite busy schedules.

Livingstone recounted her struggles with poor mental health and suicidal ideation, particularly after her gold-medal win during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. It was not until she began to get professional help that she attained a new perspective and strong sense of self-worth, which enabled her to not only be happier, but also perform better in her sport than at any point previously.

The event was organized in partnership with the student mental health nonprofit #SameHereSchools and involved a number of mindfulness and group exercises to get the student athletes thinking and talking about things in their daily lives that might be adversely affecting their mental health.

The visit was one of the many ways the Valley Stream Central High School District is working to ensure its students have the resources and support to maintain their mental health amid their busy schedules.

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The event also featured group activities and discussions around mental health.

Valley Stream shaken by east coast quake

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

One of the strongest earthquakes on the East Coast since 2011 was felt by thousands of people throughout the entire region on April 5.

A preliminary report by USGS states that there was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake near Lebanon, New Jersey at 10:23 a.m. About one hour later, there was a 2.0 aftershock. The quake was along the Ramapo faultline, which cuts through northeastern New Jersey.

Light to moderate shaking was reported in surrounding areas, including in Valley Stream where residents took to Facebook, moments after the quake, to express their bewilderment at what had happened. Comments were full of chuckles mixed with chilling discomfort.

It wasn’t an earthquake, “it was my wife loading the washing machine incorrectly,” wrote Edward DeLucie.

“Entire house was shaking. Scary,” wrote Peg Marron Zydor. “Now getting phone alerts warning of an after shock.”

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said that there have not been any significant damages identified in Nassau County so far during a press conference at 12:30 p.m.

Blakeman said that no issues with power, gas, or water treatment plants have been reported in the county. Local hospitals have not indicaed that anyone needed to be hospitalized because of the earthquake.

“The feeling among the professionals, it is everything is under control, everything is safe, everything is secure at this time,” Blakeman said.

Blakeman said he checked in with multiple facilities and organizations on Long Island to make sure that there was no major damage. Such organizations included the Nassau County Police Department, fire marshall, National Grid, PSE&G, Veolia Water, Nassau County Community Medical Center, correctional facilty, and the Department of Public Works. The county will continue to get a full assessment of the damages caused by the earthquake.

“Other than that, there’s not much you can do to prepare for an earthquake,” Blakeman said.

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that her team “is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred,” and will update the public throughout the day.

“At this point, we’re heading into an hour and a half after the effects, we have not identified any life threatening situations,” Hochul said during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. that day. “But we are certainly asking our local law enforcement and emergency services teams to be on guard for that as well.”

“We are going to be reviewing all potentially vulnerable infrastructure sites throughout the state of New York,” Hochul continued. “That is criticially important in the aftermath of an event like this.”

During the press conference, Hochul said that John F. Kennedy Airport and Newark Airport are at “full ground stops” to assess any potential for after effects. Amtrak and the MTA are on full schedule, and there are no disruptions at this time.

“We have reached out to the supervisors of the three towns,” Blakeman said. “Jen Desena in North Hempstead, Joe Saladino in Oyster Bay, Don Clavin in Hempstead, Mayor Panzenbeck in Glen Cove and the city councilman in Long Beach.”

“I just want to stress that if this was a higher magnitude on the richter scale, this would be a very, very different type of press conference,” Blakeman said. “So I want to get back to theme of preparing for an emergency. You never know what you wake up to and I don’t think any of us here thought we would be talking about an earthquake here in Nassau County this morning.”

If an aftershock was forthcoming, Blakeman had advised residents to stand under a door way, as that is one of the most structurally sound locations in any building. He also noted to stand clear of anything that can fall on top of you.

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“My office is closely monitoring the situation regarding today’s earthquake and I stand ready to work with federal, state and local leaders to deliver resources to address impact or damages,” Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator, stated in a release. “I urge New Yorkers to stay safe and follow the guidance of our first responders and public officials.”

In a press conference with representatives and scientists from the United States Geological Survey, Jessica Jobe, a research geologist with the organization, explained that earthquakes like this, while uncommon on the East Coast, are not unheard of. She added that the USGS would continue to monitor the situation, and that residents can potentially expect aftershocks in the following days and months.

“Earthquakes in this region are infrequent but not unexpected,” Jobe said. “There’s a history of similar sized earthquakes in the New York region over the last few hundred years, and as a reminder, a damaging earthquake can occur in the future, so remember to drop, cover and hold on if you feel shaking.”

Jane’s first lesson from her everhelpful mother was, if you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all. Her second lesson was, the least important word in the English language is the shortest word; it’s I.

Hence, it was no surprise that Jane considered herself a good, helpful girl— a girl who made sure she acted kindly, did not pout, and was never mean. “It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized that’s not me, and yet that is me.”

Instilled in Jane’s psyche is a model of helpfulness. She wants to be there for others. She hates saying no. She considers herself wrong when she thinks of herself first. She believes a good person thinks of others before they think of themselves.

So, what happened when she became very still in body and mind one evening during dinner? Her husband could sense something was wrong, but he didn’t know what. Her children stared at her but said nothing. Quietly, she said,

“I’ve had enough,” and ran to her room. There, she was free to stare into space and weep. “A good mother doesn’t feel sorry for herself,” she thought. “And yet, I’m doing it.”

A week later, she confessed to feeling depressed, even a bit angry. She believed she was getting to the heart of the problem by speaking about her emotions. Still, her tone of voice and choice of words were mild, meek, and appropriately feminine. She was unaware of the rage that was lurking beneath.

husband’s fault. They’re good people.”

It took time for Jane to accept her anger without viewing herself as bad or selfish. Like many women of her generation, she assumed that asserting her needs above theirs would harm everyone. Her model of helpfulness left her unable to set limits, express feelings, or show vulnerability.

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Six days later, her rage made itself known. “Why doesn’t anyone listen to me?” she screamed. “Why doesn’t anyone know I hurt?” In the sudden silence that followed her outburst, she immediately regretted what she said. “I shouldn’t have lost my temper. It’s not my kids’ or

“I used to think of myself as being so together,” she said. “Now I know I was out of touch. But that’s the way women I knew lived. We lived a pretense, a lie. We didn’t question; we served. If we were upset, we shrugged and continued caring for others. This generation is so different. They can’t imagine what it was like for us.”

Today, Jane works hard to be aware of her feelings and honest with herself.

When she wants to be helpful, she is. When she wants to say no, she does. Sometimes, she politely says no, “Thanks for asking, but no.” Sometimes, she says no with a distinct edge to her voice, as though she’s upset with the person for even asking. She’ll then admit to feeling a twang of guilt, but she knows how to let go of the guilt quickly. These days, because of her new assertiveness, Jane feels like a more genuine person. She admits to taking better care of herself, which she now realizes doesn’t mean she’s uncaring or unconcerned about others.

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Ben Fiebert/Herald Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, Chief Fire Marshall Mike Uttaro, and Commissioner of the Office of Emergency Management Rich Corbett briefing the county, following this morning’s earthquake.

James A. Dever school hosts STEAM Nights

James A. Dever Elementary School welcomed students and parents from grades K-6 to its annual Dever Family STEAM Night. Organized by Christy Taveira in collaboration with the school’s dedicated teaching staff, the event proved to be a resounding success, according to district officials, offering families an evening filled with exploration and discovery.

STEAM Night provided a unique opportunity for families to engage in a wide range of hands-on activities and explore various STEAM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, phenomena together. Under the guidance of enthusiastic educators, both parents and students had the chance to participate in an array of interactive experiments and projects, fostering a love for learning and innovation.

Some of the highlights of the evening included activities such as building and floating tin foil boats, constructing marble runs, experimenting with icy art crystals, designing and testing parachutes, coding with parents, creating catapults, and exploring the principles of physics with GraviTrax.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Christy Taveira, Nicole Arcario, Jennifer Skehan, Michael Whelan, Janis Boremski, Meghann McCabe, Kalie Mills, Rachel North, Lauren Dooley, Caroline Nickels, Marissa Nicoletti, Andrea Colletti, and Ashley Garry for their hard work and commitment to making the event a memorable experience for all attendees,” noted district officials.

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Parents of young children often overlook the need to plan for death or disability. Many believe they don’t have enough assets yet or that anything they have will automatically go to their spouse. However, every young parent needs basic documents – a Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy – what we term a “Young Family Estate Plan” (YFEP), that formalize their wishes in a variety of unexpected circumstances.

Without a YFEP, if one spouse dies, any assets that were in the husband’s or wife’s name alone will be subject to a court proceeding to name an “administrator” of the estate and New York law decides who gets which assets. The first $50,000 goes to the surviving spouse and the rest is divided 50% to the spouse and 50% to the children. The court will appoint a legal guardian to manage the money for them and then, ready or not, any remaining funds would be turned over to them at age 18.

If your spouse becomes disabled, and you don’t have a Power of Attorney for them, you must petition the court to be appointed as your spouse’s legal guardian to handle their affairs (such as selling or refinancing the house or drawing funds from their accounts). The court may decide against you as legal guardian and appoint someone else.

A YFEP also includes life insurance reviews and recommendations, so in the event your spouse dies you will have the financial resources to raise your children.

A YFEP (1) ensures that all of your spouse’s assets go to you and not half to your children if your spouse dies unexpectedly, (2) allows you to choose the legal guardian for your children, and at what age they will receive the unused assets, (3) avoids guardianship proceedings should your spouse have a disabling accident or illness, and (4) provides the financial wherewithal so that your children may continue to prosper and thrive.

Courtesy Valley Stream District 13

From testing parachutes to coding with parents, Valley Stream District 13 students participated in the school’s annual STEAM Night.

District 24 creates strategy to diversify staff

team at Valley Stream District 24.

“We value diversity,” Karakas said, “so our goal is to expand our recruitment candidate pool to as many diverse candidates as possible by reaching out to those who may not have previously thought about applying to our district.”

A minority educator of Turkish descent and a product of a diversity leadership mentorship program, Karakas may just be especially suited to speak to possible hires in a language they can understand — in a way that makes them feel seen. His in-person appearance, he hopes, will hammer home to them just how seriously his district values having diverse, qualified teachers on its staff.

“This is the first time we’re partnering up and sharing our job postings with a historically black college and the first a superintendent from District 24 will be there to speak with candidates,” said Karakas.

Going the extra mile to court caliber minority candidates, Karakas says, presents prospective hires with reassurance that a school district is committed to diversity and inclusion — and is willing, even anxious, to embrace new hiring strategies to get minority teachers through the door.

“We hope this will offer those HBC students, who originally reside near the Valley Stream area but go to college out of state, to say this is a district I want to

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work for after graduation,” said the superintendent since most of the job candidates who apply tend to live locally.

“But it also offers the opportunity for anyone who doesn’t live in the area to potentially be interested in relocating here once they get a sense of the diversity that’s truly present here.”

It’s also a tacit reality check that perhaps more mainstream recruitment tactics need an outside the box approach. Normally, the hiring process in District 24 begins online, not face-to-face. “Anytime we conduct or place a job posting, we also post it on what’s called Handshake, (a recruiting software), which colleges and universities then disseminate to candidates who are interested in applying, but we have to partner with those colleges and universities first,” said Karakas, who said the district partners with roughly 30 colleges and universities.

“Not every college and university utilizes handshake, however,” said Karakas. “Howard University wasn’t.”

Mainstream forms of outreach may just rely too heavily on candidates making the first move and submitting their résumés through a mostly impersonal process. If the goal is to seek out diverse prospective hires, argued Karakas, it falls on the school district, especially ones where minority teachers are scarce, to show that their district is a correct match for minority applicants.

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“You wouldn’t get that from a posting,” Karakas said. “It’s up to us to have the right messaging, share what we have to offer, and say to candidates, we’re here for you and here to support you.”

Recruit, retain, repeat

While roughly 77 percent of the state’s teachers are White, the market for minority candidates is there amid increasing graduation rates of minority professionals, but districts need to invest in what Karakas described as “front-and-center messaging” around diversity hiring.

On top of throwing his energy into more direct, personable forms of outreach, Karakas also plans on uploading a job recruitment video on the district’s main page listing reasons why minority hires should join the district.

Education experts note there’s more to minority hiring and recruitment than districts having attractive offerings on the usual list of career demands around pay, employee benefits, state certification, and opportunities for career advancement.

A school district needs to understand minority hires’ fears and hesitations about how they will thrive in a workplace where they are in the minority.

“Recruitment is only half of the equation in making sustainable inroads in teacher hiring inequities if even that,” said Larry Levy, the executive dean of Hofstra’s National Center for Suburban

The benefits of teacher diversity at Hofstra

“While all students profit from this diversity, there are important gains specifically for students of color that will do much to improve opportunity and give all students the foundation they need to be upwardly mobile and successful. When a Black male student has even a single Black teacher in third, fourth, or fifth grade, the student’s odds of dropping out of high school are substantially reduced.”

Studies. That second half is retention. “A lot of school districts recruit minority teachers and they are either one of very few, or they are coming from places that are very different than the communities on Long Island,” said Levy. “Districts have to be prepared to put a lot of effort into making teachers feel part of the community and practice their profession in ways that are fulfilling.

“If you don’t,” he added. “you’re going to lose them.”

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

HAILEY TRAPANI

MacArthur Junior Softball

AN ALL-STATE SELECTION last spring, Trapani helped lead the Generals to the Nassau Class A championship. As a sophomore and No. 2 hitter in the lineup, she batted .440 (44-for100) with 5 homers, 24 RBIs and 44 runs scored. She also had 11 doubles and stole 3 bases and served as MacArthur’s starting right fielder. She’s in her third varsity campaign after handling the team’s designated hitter duties in 2022 and finishing with a .292 avg.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 11

Baseball: Hewlett at Kennedy 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Freeport at Oceanside 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Baseball: Wantagh at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Baseball: Uniondale at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Softball: Seaford at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at North Shore 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Garden City at Long Beach 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12

Girls Lacrosse: Freeport at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: East Meadow at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Clarke at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at Clarke 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

Softball: Kennedy at Calhoun 10 a.m.

Softball: V.S. Central at Malverne 10 a.m.

Softball: Long Beach at Carey 10 a.m.

Softball: Lynbrook at Baldwin 10 a.m.

Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at Freeport 11 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at Manhasset 12 p.m.

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South rebuilds after big departures

By ANDREW FANTUCCHIO sports@liherald.com

For Demetri Adrahtas, coaching the Valley Stream South softball team used to be about competing for the Nassau County title every year.

But now that South has dropped to Conference 6, Adrahtas knows those days are in the past and that the Falcons have a lot of work to do before they’re back in the championship conversation again after graduating 13 seniors from last season.

Kelailah Martin and Tatianna Roselo are two of the only players with any sort of relevant prior experience. Otherwise, it’s back to basics for everyone else.

“The kids used to come in with some type of a foundation,” Adrahtas said. “The challenge was that they were already at point C or D and getting them up to point E or F. It’s a different type of challenge where you’re just you’re teaching them the game. You’re teaching them the rules of the sport, you’re teaching them the basic fundamentals, so you just you’re approaching it differently.”

Still, the Falcons have begun the year undefeated, winning three straight games Friends Academy, Hempstead and Malverne.

South’s offense has taken advantage of the weak pitching it’s faced thus far, putting up an astonishing 52 runs with Martin at the center of the attack.

The senior has begun her third year on the varsity squad hitting the cover off the ball and has started in each game in the circle for the Falcons, even while not being a pitcher by trade.

A plucky leadoff hitter, Roselo is a catalyst at the top of the order and epitomizes the style of play Adrahtas wants from the rest of the team.

“If you can play small ball, you’re going to be successful,” Adrahtas. “If we can run the bases correctly, that’s an advantage that you have every game. Situational softball is the thing that we’re working on at first, and what we want to emphasize that with this group.

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Kaleihah Martin, left, and Tatiana Rosello comprise the bulk of varsity experience for the Falcons, who graduated 13 off last year’s roster.

We spend a lot of time on situations and making sure that we understand how to run the bases, understanding the situations when we’re fielding and hitting the cut-off and throwing to the right base. Taking an extra base when we’re running but preventing [opponents] from taking an extra base too.”

A few players have already begun to catch on.

Second baseman Dayannara Rodriguez is quickly becoming a heart and soul player, and Arianna Riso has settled into her spot both as the cleanup hitter and at catcher. If not for Riso, freshman Helen Aguilar would be the one behind the plate, but is instead pair-

ing with fellow freshman Isabella Murphy a versatile tandem.

So while the days of regularly competing for a championship may be in the rearview mirror, they don’t seem to be that far over the horizon either for V.S. South. In the meantime, Adrahtas is content to work on getting there.

“It brings me so much pleasure. It used to be about playing for a county championship, and that was exciting because the competitive juices flowed,” Adrahtas said. “Now, you’re just teaching the sport to somebody who knows nothing about it, and you’re passing on that love of the game to somebody, and that’s fulfilling.”

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Will armed civilian deputies help county?

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Nearly 100 people stood on the steps of the Nassau County legislature building in Mineola on Monday afternoon, clutching signs reading, “Blakeman is a liar! Armed militants are not the answer” and “Eclipse Blakeman’s militia”’ while chanting “no militia, no way.”

The protest came on the heels of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman jumpstarting a program allowing civilians with gun permits — especially retired law enforcement or military veterans — to step forward as provisional special deputy sheriffs during times of crisis.

The program, Blakeman said, aims to bolster emergency response capabilities within the county. Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens between 21 and 72 who live in the county, and possess a pistol license. Additionally, they must consent to thorough background checks, random drug testing, and provide medical certification of fitness for duty.

The position offers a daily stipend of $150 when activated during declared emergencies, but these special deputies would have no other policing authority outside of such circumstances.

Laura Burns, a Rockville Centre resident and volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, opposes Blakeman’s program, citing concerns about escalating gun violence and the lack of necessity for additional firearms in Nassau County, which boasts one of the lowest gun death rates in the country.

She expresses trust in the well-trained Nassau County Police Department, and questions the rationale behind distrusting existing law enforcement agencies.

“We are trying to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have guns,” Burns said. “We understand that gun violence increases with the more people who are carrying guns. We think it’s a reckless idea to put more guns in the hands of more untrained people on the streets.”

Allison Dzikowski of Bellmore suggests that existing county police training is more reliable than expecting civilians to effectively respond to heightened stressful situations.

“We should trust our police department to do their jobs that they’re trained for,” she said. “They go through training. They go through (the) academy. They are trained to deal with highly stressful situations. That’s not something that we can guarantee that they’ll be able to act under a heightened, stressful situation.”

Citing New York State County Law 655 — which grants sheriffs the authority to deputize additional personnel for emergency situations — Blakeman justifies the initiative to safeguard life and property during crises. Special deputy sheriffs, while not typically responding to 911 calls, assume full police authority when activated, and are tasked with executing warrants, serving court orders, and conducting other law enforcement duties.

Talking to reporters last week at the county’s Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, Blakeman said he would require these special deputies to have a firearms license and undergo background and mental health checks. The county will provide basic police training.

Blakeman added he will call up these deputies in only the most extreme situation, like a natural disaster — with the mission being not to police, but to guard hospitals and other infrastructure to free up sworn county police officers.

“I didn’t want to find myself in a circumstance where we’d have an emergency in a very significant event like Superstorm Sandy, and scramble to get volunteers,” Blakeman said. “All we’re doing here is pretraining, and vetting those individuals, and creating a database and a list.”

However, the rollout of this program has sparked controversy, with county legislators like Delia DeRiggi-Whitton expressing reservations, claiming she and other officials were not adequately informed of the initiative. The Democrat also says she feels confident the Nassau County Police Department can handle any job — and if they can’t, then Blakeman should hire more police officers.

“He hasn’t been transparent,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “He never told us if there was going to be any training. In fact, that was never part of the ad, which was the first we heard of this.”

This is something the county executive should have brought to local lawmakers, she said.

“The county would be on the hook for anything that goes wrong,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “We will be responsible financially. So, you know, that could be a lot of money, and then it’s taxpayer money that would pay for anything that went wrong with the deputy.”

Citing an email she said she received from a Jewish resident in Massapequa, DeRiggi-Whitton comparing

Blakeman’s call for special deputies to the paramilitary wing of the early Nazi Party, the lawmaker told another news outlet that the proposal is creating “a lot of anxiety.”

“It reminds them not only of the Wild West, but of times in Europe with uncertainty,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “There was something called the Brownshirts, which was basically having civilians suddenly become part of law enforcement without the training.”

More formally called the Sturmabteilung, this group was founded in 1921 and led attacks against Jewish people and other minority groups and businesses in Germany.

Making such a comparison outraged Blakeman, who called on DeRiggi-Whitton to resign, citing the 100 people who have applied for the deputy program so far are veterans and first responders who already have training in weapon use.

“Equating these men and women who would be willing to devote their time to protecting our county — who have prior experience in law enforcement and the military — we’re calling them ‘Brownshirts,’” Blakeman said. “This is not only a personal insult to me, as a Jew, but it is a personal insult on humanity, and to those men and women, civic minded individuals who stepped up and said they would serve in an emergency.”

Supporters of the program — like Jeff Weissman, a former FBI agent — said he found DeRiggi-Whitton’s comparison “deeply disturbing.”

“The county executive, from the point of view of those of us who live here, is trying every day to provide the maximum extent of protection for our citizens.” Weissman said. “He’s allowing the police to be freed up in, God forbid, a county emergency where these deputies would be able to perform other tasks for them.”

DeRiggi-Whitton said she would not resign. In a phone call to the Herald, she expressed concern with transparency over training deputies, and said Democrats in the legislature proposed hiring 100 new police officers instead — but that Republicans voted that down.

“I still have a fundamental problem with this county executive being able to declare an emergency and then summon these people to go wherever he wants,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It’s not a good fit and not a good direction for where we should be with Nassau County.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Laura Burns, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, says Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s initiative to deputize civilians would put more guns on the county’s streets, potentially increasing crime rates. Blakeman maintains the plan would free up police resources in emergencies by putting more trained personnel in action.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton opposes County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s plans to deputize civilians for emergencies — saying the existing police force is more than enough to handle such situations.

Village board has reorganization meeting

The village of Valley Stream held its annual reorganization meeting on April 1 to formally install its newly elected officers to the board of trustees as well as reshuffle and renew village government positions.

Political veterans John Tufarelli and Sean Wright were sworn in and took the oath of office as village trustees, extending their place at Village for another four years. The board also appointed Tufarelli to serve as deputy mayor for another year and James J. Hunter as village clerk.

“This is a very humbling experience,” Tufarelli told the crowd at the village meeting. “Started a long time ago this journey, and I’m still here by the grace of God, the support of my wife, and the people here. I, and Sean Wright, my counterpart, my colleague, we’re going to move forward and provide for the village as we’ve done for so many years.”

“This campaign worked because of your hard work, your belief in the cause, and your belief in our vision,” said Wright. “Thank you.”

Carol McKenna was appointed as the village historian, and the Valley Stream Herald, Newsday, and the Long Island Tribune were declared the official newspapers of the village. Michael Fox was appointed as village treasurer and David Sabatino as Deputy Village Treasurer for Planning and Development. Sabatino was also appointed as a member of the village’s Community Economic Development team alongside Thomas McAleer.

–Juan Lasso

Keith Rossein/Herald photos Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare administers the oath of Office to Trustee John L. Tufarelli as his wife Donna Marie Tufarelli, holds the Bible at a village reorganization meeting on April 1.

Rev. Steven Milazzo of Bethlehem Assembly of God administers the oath of office to Trustee Sean Wright as his wife, Lisa Futero-Wright, holds the Bible at a village reorganization meeting on April 1.

Eclipse excitement grips V.S. South High

pair were out en masse. Some sat on lawn chairs, while others settled down on beach towels, peering up, in rapt attention, at the blackening sun.

By around 3:25 p.m., the eclipse was at its peak — a few minutes in which about 90 percent of the sun was eaten up by the passing moon.

To see the full sun-blotting effects of a total solar eclipse, where daylight fades to darkness, noted Tom Lynch, an amateur astronomer and a member of the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York, you must be in the moon’s path of totality.

“There are two parts of the moon’s shadow when it hits the Earth,” Lynch explained. “There’s the umbra, which is very dark, and the penumbra, which is much less dark.”

Only those lucky relative few who watched from the umbra as it swept across the continent had the choicest view. Valley Stream sky watchers, outside the path of totality, had to settle for a subtle dimness brought on by a partial eclipse.

But that was beside the point for many residents, like South High School junior Laiba Ismail, who was experiencing a solar eclipse for the first time.

“It’ll definitely be a core memory for me,” Ismail said of a phenomenon not seen in the United States since 2017, and which will not be seen again for another 20 years.

It’s a given for astronomy buffs and science teachers to be wooed by the wonder of science on most days, noted Azzaretto, regardless of what’s going on in the sky. But the eclipse was a rare way to elevate that wonder, and make an impression on even the most scientifically incurious of students. That’s why student volunteers like Ismail and the staff at South were busy building eclipse hype all last week.

“We do things big here,” Azzaretto said.

Posters hung in the halls showed the

alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth in their celestial dance during the eclipse, making use of Mexican Huichol yarn art, courtesy of Science Honor Society adviser Elaina Garces. There was a solar eclipse video contest, whose entrants offered handy how-to animated guides on how to safely view the eclipse. Math teacher Ross Lipsky installed an outdoor blow-up screen to stream live coverage of the event. Groups like the Jedwoods a cappella singers performed.

“This is taking what we normally would teach in certain classes, like using a PowerPoint, and we’re going to be in an outside lab investigation together,” Azzaretto said. “It’s a field trip you don’t need to get on the bus for. I mean, it can’t get any better than that.” Continued

Courtesy Jeanette Azzaretto Valley Stream South Honor Society students used mexican Huichol yarn art to illustrate the alignment of celestial bodies during monday’s solar eclipse.

rob and maggie robar settled on the front lawn of the Waldinger memorial Library with fellow sky watchers to see the moon partially blot out the sun.

Juan Lasso/Herald photos maia arce and danica Jovel in rapt attention at the moon’s passage between the earth and the sun.

Courtesy Jose Lasso though nassau County was outside the eclipse’s path of totality, residents still had fascinating views as the moon passed in front of the sun. above, a total solar eclipse.

‘Howell Grown’ Garden Project blossoms

In the spirit of community, creativity, and sustainability, Howell Road Elementary School students embarked on an inspiring journey to create their very own “Howell Grown” garden.

Drawing inspiration from the school-wide read-aloud of Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery, students embraced the transformative power of gardening and collaborated with their buddies to cultivate a thriving paper garden filled with an array of vibrant vegetables.

As part of their literary exploration of Harlem Grown, which chronicles the author’s journey of transforming abandoned lots in Harlem into flourishing urban gardens, students at Howell Road Elementary School were inspired to embark on their gardening adventure. Reflecting on the significance of the Howell Grown garden project, Principal Frank Huplosky remarked: “The creation of our Howell Grown garden is a testament to the power of literature to inspire action and ignite imaginations. Through this project, our students have not only deepened their understanding of the natural world but also fostered connections with their peers and cultivated a sense of pride in their accomplishments.”

–Juan Lasso

Photos courtesy Howell Road Elementary School Lush green veggies, created by Howell students adorned their paper-made ‘Howell Grown’ Garden Project.

In honor of Harlem Grown, a book about urban gardening, Howell students created their own paper garden.

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Lori Lang, Malverne

“I have all the kids go through their closets and see what’s donatable to either a church or Big Brothers Big Sisters. Spring cleaning can be a great way to give back to the community.

What is your spring cleaning ritual?

Karen Richards, East Meadow

“When winter is over, spring means starting over with a clean slate. I follow what my mom and grandma did with their spring cleaning, so it’s been passed down the generations.”

Patti Elliott, Seaford

“I get the outside ready as soon as possible. The backyard is our ‘other room’ that we get to use in the spring/summer.

Lisa LoGuidice, Merrick

“I love to entertain in the spring and summer outside, so spring cleaning is a great way to feel a sense of coziness for myself and my guests.”

Nicky Lutsky, Long Beach

“Being stuck inside for the winter, you want to make everything fresh and exciting come spring. My mother was a big cleaner, so I gained my cleaning skills and routine from her.”

STEPPING OUT

Comic showcase

By Karen Bloom

Spring beckons with the first burst of blooms. While signs of the season are all around us now, there’s no place better than to welcome the season than at the always-glorious Old Westbury Gardens.

The landmark 200-acre estate, which officially re-opened April 1, is ready to delight visitors with its glorious gardens, a refurbished Westbury House, and a busy schedule of programs and activities.

This year promises to be especially exciting for President Maura Brush (in her first full season heading the beloved landmark), staff and visitors, as the estate — the former residence of lawyer John Shaffer Phipps, an heir to the Phipps family fortune — marks its 65th anniversary as a public home and garden.

“When the gardens opened to the public, Peggy Phipps and her friends probably carried it through many of those first years, that transition from private to public,” Brush says. “Sixty-five years is a big deal for an organization. I feel a great deal of energy going into this year. We’re really hitting our stride now.”

Brush describes her organization as an independent nonprofit that’s managed to hold its own in a place like Long Island that has so many things to offer people.

“So, the fact that we’re still here 65 years later with higher attendance — a higher rate of membership than ever before — speaks to people’s support of us,” she says. “We have our own special place in Long Island history, and our own special place in the horticultural world.”

That “specialness” is evident from the moment visitors enter through the gates. The first signs of the season have made their presence known.

“April is so exciting, with so many flowers ready to appear,” Brush says, enthusiastically. “Every type, size and signs of blooms are so cherished.”

The lake area is a favored place to check out in early spring.

“In the beginning of the year, it’s those outlying areas around the lakes where the waterline sort of meets the grass that’s so pleasant to visit,” Brush says. “It’s contemplative. With the trees not leafed out yet, the sun kind of shines off the water. I’ve noticed people are looking to get the sunlight. In the later months, they want to escape the sunlight. But in April, they want to turn their faces up and bask in that sun after winter.”

Old Westbury Gardens is reinvigorated for a milestone year ahead

• Old Westbury Gardens

• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• For more information and program/events schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Path, Brush’s favorite spot at the start of the season.

“It’s at its best from April through midMay,” she says. “It’s particularly interesting from a horticulturalist standpoint. There are so many things that naturalize on their own in there, and its nice to see nature having a part of the painting. You know the Walled Garden is beautiful, but it’s done by man, whereas the Primrose Path is a nice merge between man painting with our brush and mother nature painting with hers.”

Of course, its namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose — is certainly the star of that spot. Also forget-me-not and other spring ephemerals add to the springtime display.

“It’s a wild counterpart to the more formal gardens,” Brush adds.

She notes that the landscape is ever-changing and continuously bursting with color.

“Every week there’s a rollout,” she says.

From the cascades of cherry blossoms, the delicate frittillaria, daffodils, cheerful viola to, of course, tulips, shrubbery and trees, it’s all carefully conceived and executed by Brush’s team.

“We have a really well-curated display of bulbs that you’ll not see elsewhere,” she says. “So much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. We utilize them in such a way that the combinations are so interesting. The Walled Garden is particularly exciting.”

Along with the colorful blooms, the extensive schedule of programming springs forth. This month’s highlights include the season’s first concert by Old Westbury Gardens’ resident chamber ensemble, Poetica Musica, April 13, at Westbury House. Dog lovers can look forward to the popular Dog Friendly Weekend, including the Spring Dog Festival, April 20-21. Pooches and their pet parents enjoy exploring the grounds (leashed of course), and meeting up with fellow four-legged visitors.

“The calendar is so full this year there’s barely a blank square,” Brush says. “We consider this a year-long celebration of everything old Westbury

Laugh the night away when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Madison Theatre with new edition of its popular show. This entertaining evening of stand-up, hosted by Paul Anthony, features a top tier lineup of creative talent on the comedy circuit. Eric Tartaglione, John Ziegler and Baker & Mark (pictured) keep the laughs coming all evening long. Tartaglione’s high energy is complemented by physically expressive act. Whether he’s poking fun at his Italian background, his shortcomings or his married life, his performance is totally relatable to all audiences. Ziegler realized his childhood dream when he entered stand-up comedy at 40. Growing up in a large Jewish family in an Italian/Irish Catholic Long Island neighborhood has given him a unique perspective for his comedy. Finally, Scott Baker and Vinnie Mark, known as ‘The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy,’ are acclaimed for their fast-paced, off-the-cuff improv act. No two performances are ever alike.

Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY. org, or call (516) 323-4444.

The Wallflowers

Over by the lake, you’ll find early blooming shrubs like Cornelian Cherry and Viburnum, along with Flowering Quince, the multi-stemmed deciduous thorny shrub that produces short-lived red, orange, white or pink flowers and shiny, dark-green foliage.

“They are beautiful this time of year,” Brush notes.

Plus, an early spring visit to the lake area is an ideal opportunity to observe the estate’s wildlife.

“The lake is fun this time of year,” she says.“The ducks are there and you see turtles in the early part of the season sunning themselves on the logs and on banks. They congregate around the lake areas on the property. They really seem to enjoy being there.”

Also don’t miss the Primrose

“We always like to consider that you are guests in our home. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone as we showcase the beauty and splendor that have defined Old

Westbury

Grab your leather jackets and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road with their epic sound. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter ‘Sleepwalker.’ Formed in 1989 by Jakob Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, the band has seen many changes over the years. The current line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. For the past 30 years, it’s stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s ‘Bringing Down the House,’ as well as more recent and exploratory fare like ‘Glad All Over.’ While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more.

Thursday, April 17, 8 p.m. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Old Westbury Gardens is ready to burst out with a brilliant display of color.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens

blooming shrubs like Cornelian Cherry and Gardens has to offer.

Gardens for generations.”

THE Your Neighborhood

Melissa Errico

April 19

Melissa Errico takes the stage with pianist-arranger Billy Stritch for her new show “The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby.” She arrives at the Landmark on Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m., for this theatrical tour de force. Errico sets her own life to the Broadway songs that she has sung and owned — and offers both a sensational set of beloved standards and a series of witty and sometimes wicked stories about an ingenue’s life passed on the Great White Way. A sexy, sublime study of American songs, ranging from Cole Porter to Harold Arlen, Lerner & Loewe to Taylor Swift, with a substantial peek at Melissa’s new Sondheim album, “Sondheim In The City,”, with songs like “Everybody Says Don’t,” “Take Me To The World,” and “Being Alive.”

A woman of stage, screen and song, she’s a great interpreter of classic musicals and modern music alike, as well as a sparkling writer, recording artist, and film/television actress. Opera News has called her “the Maria Callas of American musical theater,” referencing both her silken voice and dramatic, expressive intensity, first came to attention for her starring roles on Broadway. She has since become a concert, cabaret and recording artist as well. Errico has starred on Broadway in such musicals as My Fair Lady where The New York Times called her Eliza Doolittle “beguiling,” White Christmas in the Rosemary Clooney role of Betty, and as Cosette in Les Misérables. Come hear for yourself why Broadway World says, “The way Melissa Errico immerses herself in every moment, the technical brilliance of her vocal abilities, and the sheer star power that the lady exudes, makes her a take-no-prisoners performer, offering a leave-it-allon-the-floor show. $63, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

All Kids Fair

The family extravaganza returns to Samanea New York Mall (formerly The Source Mall), Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy varied activities along with over 80 kidcentered exhibitors. New activities this year include Be a Biker for a Day, and Ninja Warrior obstacle course, along with soft play (ages infant to 5), mixed martial arts and pickleball, featuring two fullsize pickleball courts with expert instruction.

Also three large bounce houses, DJ with Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, Face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, sensory play, putting green, arts and crafts, and more. $10 for children ages 2 and up, $5 for adults; all tickets $5 advance purchase. 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury. For tickets and more information, visit AllKidsFair.com.

Annual Fashion Show

Valley Stream Central Memorial

PTSA hosts its annual fashion show, Friday, April 12, starting at 6 p.m., at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1790.65 E. Merrick Road. To purchase your tickets, become a sponsor, and/or donate directly toward the PTSA’s scholarship fund, visit bit.ly/VSFashionShow2024.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Poetica Musica in concert

Enjoy a delightful musical tour exploring the history of France from Medieval times to the present, with Old Westbury Gardens’ chamber music artistsin-residence, Saturday, April 13, 7:30-10 p.m. in Westbury House’s Red Ballroom. Explore the works and styles of Mozart, Chopin, Ravel, Debussy, and Rameau, among others, with pianist Hayk Arsenyan, mezzo soprano Eleanor Valkenburg and guest artist Christopher Preston Thompson (tenor and harpist).

With pre-concert discussion, 7:30 p.m., and Meet the Artists reception immediately following concert on the West Porch. $30 general admission, $24 members, $25 Seniors (62+) and students. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.

District 30 board meets

Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education holds its regular board meeting, Wednesday, April 16, at 8 p.m., at Shaw Avenue School. 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, email district clerk Ashley Starna at AStarna@vs30.org or visit ValleyStream30.com.

On stage

April 14

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Having an event?

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 4849337.

Legion Post meeting

Valley Stream’s American Legion Post 854 meets, Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information, call (516) 791-0719 or visit AmericanLegion854.com.

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.

Forest Bathing

Sands Point Preserve offers another in its series of Forest Bathing walks, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. 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 members. Registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Celebrate Holi

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Baby shower for momsto-be

Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting moms-to-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth.Schwind@chsli.org to register. For more information, visit CHSLI.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729.

Free prom attire pickup

Students in need of prom attire can come to Paradise Salon & Spa Suites to try on and take home their go-to prom outfit, Sunday, April 14, starting at 1 p.m. Obtain gently used prom dresses, shoes and more. 164 N. Central Ave. For more information and to register in advance, call (516) 770-4416 or visit ParadiseSalonSuites.com.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF KINGSIndex No 550178/2024. Filed 1/25/2024.

SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

- Plaintiff designates

Kings County as the place of trial - Basis of venue: Plaintiff’s residence, SHIRLEY MARTIN, Plaintiff, -againstDARRELL D. BROWN, Defendant.- ACTION FOR DIVORCE - To the abovenamed Defendant YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons is complete and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below. Dated: December 20, 2023. DC 37

Municipal Employees Legal Services, 55 Water Street, 23RD FL, NY, NY 10041, NERMINA Z. ARNAUD, of Counsel to WILLIAM WHALEN, Plaintiff’s Attorney, (212) 815-1140. NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties on the grounds of DRL §170(7) Irretrievable Breakdown in Relationship for at Least Six Months. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the plaintiff dissolving the marriage between the parties in this action.

NOTICE OF AUTOMATIC ORDERS: Pursuant to domestic relations law section 236 part b, sec. 2, the parties are bound by certain automatic orders which shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action. For further details you should contact the clerk of the matrimonial part, Supreme Court, Kings County, NY Tel. (347) 404-9760. DRL 255

Notice: Please be advised that once the judgment of divorce is signed in this action, both parties must be aware that he or she will no longer be covered by the other party’s health insurance plan and that each party shall be responsible for his or her own health insurance coverage, and may be entitled to purchase health insurance on his or her own through a COBRA option, if available. This Notice is required to be given to you by the Supreme Court of the county where your divorce was filed to comply with the Maintenance Guidelines Law ([S. 5678/A. 7645], Chapter 269, Laws of 2015) because you may not have counsel in this action to advise you. You are hereby given notice that under the Maintenance Guidelines Law (Chapter 269, Laws of 2015), there is an obligation to award the guideline amount of maintenance on income

up to $203,000 to be paid by the party with the higher income (the maintenance payor) to the party with the lower income (the maintenance payee) according to a formula, unless the parties agree otherwise or waive this right. NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC FILING (Consensual Case) (Uniform Rule § 202.5-b)

The Plaintiff has filed this case using the New York State Courts E-filing system (“NYSCEF”), To register for e-filing or for more information about how e-filing works: visit: www.nycourts.gov/efileunrepresented or contact the Clerk’s Office or Help Center at the court where the case was filed. Court contact information can be found at www.nycourts.gov. For additional information about electronic filing and to create a NYSCEF account, visit the NYSCEF website at www.nycourts.gov/efile or contact the NYSCEF Resource Center (phone: 646-386-3033; e-mail: nyscef@nycourts.gov). 145738

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 entered January 28, 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 April 29, 2024 at 2:00PM, 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 Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, 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.”

Dated: March 1, 2024 145736

VI, Plaintiff, vs. MINERVA 1 LLC, Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 9, 2023 and an Order to Substitute Bank duly entered on February 20, 2024, 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 April 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 85 Todd Road, 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 603 and Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment is $820,679.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614035/2020. 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.

Steven Keats, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Firm File No.: 234192-1 145666

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 609059/2023

COUNTY OF NASSAU

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC

Plaintiff, vs. LINDA TOLKIN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE SCHENENDORF; STEVEN SCHENENDORF, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE SCHENENDORF; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE SCHENENDORF, any and all persons unknown to

plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE

DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DAVID TOLKIN, “JOHN DOE #2” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 1036 FURTH ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581

Section: 39, Block: 512, Lot: 27

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against

you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $469,342.50 and interest, recorded on July 27, 2005, in Liber 29146 at Page 340, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1036 FURTH ROAD, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: December 18, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Christina Bruderman, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 145734

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiffagainst - WILHELMENA KELLY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 5, 2017. 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 2nd day of May, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Premises known as 1369 Carole Ct, Valley Stream, NY 11580-1515.

(Section: 37, Block: 660, Lot: 8) Approximate amount of lien $740,829.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 003133/2015. Anthony W. Russo, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212

KELLY-69943

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: February 27, 2024

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. Auction Locations are subject to change. 145812

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE VALLEY STREAM UNION

VEINTICUATRO

CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD Y CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SE DA AVISO de que una audiencia de presupuesto público de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevarán a cabo en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York en el Distrito el 8 de mayo de 2024, a las 7:30 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes elementos:

1) Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de

presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

2) Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establezcan para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

3) Para tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y los actos que la modifiquen.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total de tasación en el registro de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor catastral total en la lista; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el efecto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., en los Cuatro (4) Distritos Electorales, descritos a continuación, momento en el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes elementos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2024 y hasta el 30 de junio de

2027, de la siguiente manera:

a. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años para suceder a Donna LaRocco, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de junio de 2024;

3. SE APRUBE el presupuesto propuesto de gastos del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union Veinticuatro, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York para el año 2024-2025 por la cantidad de $ 39,282,476 y para los fines que se muestran en la declaración del mismo presentada en la reunión anual, y que la suma se aumente a través de un gravamen sobre la propiedad imponible en el Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union Veinticuatro, después de deducir primero los fondos de las ayudas estatales y otras fuentes según lo dispuesto por la ley.

4. SE APRUEBE el presupuesto de gastos propuesto por el Distrito Escolar Secundario Central de Valley Stream, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York para el año 2024-2025 por un monto de $161.364.443 y que la suma se recaude a través de un gravamen sobre la propiedad imponible en el Distrito Escolar Secundario Central de Valley Stream, después de deducir primero el dinero de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes según lo dispuesto por la ley.

5. SE AUTORIZA a la Junta de Educación a asignar y gastar la cantidad máxima de cuatrocientos veinticinco mil dólares ($425,000) del fondo de reserva de capital con el propósito de completar las mejoras de capital de la siguiente manera: instalaciones de unidades de ventanas de aire acondicionado y costos eléctricos para las habitaciones de la Escuela Primaria Brooklyn Avenue y la Escuela Primaria Robert W. Carbonaro.

6. SE AUTORIZA a la Junta de Educación a asignar y gastar la cantidad máxima de ochocientos mil dólares ($800,000) del fondo de reserva de capital con el propósito de completar mejoras de capital de la siguiente manera: Instalaciones de puertas abiertas en todo el distrito y actualizaciones de alarmas contra incendios.

7. SE AUTORIZA al Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Valley Stream a asignar y gastar la cantidad máxima de $2,550,000 de la siguiente manera del saldo del fondo con el propósito de completar las mejoras de capital de la siguiente manera: Renovar el actual Garaje de Mantenimiento del Distrito creando una

Public Notices

Instalación de Oficios de Construcción. Todo lo anterior incluye mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales.

8. SE AUTORIZA a la Junta de Educación a asignar y gastar la cantidad máxima de $1,156,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital con el propósito de completar las mejoras de capital de la siguiente manera: Reemplazo de la ventana del gimnasio y del sistema operativo en Memorial Junior High School, North Junior Senior High School y South Junior Senior High School.

9. SE AUTORIZA a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre No. Veinticuatro de Valley Stream Union a establecer un nuevo Fondo de Reserva de Capital, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, para pagar los costos de construcción, reconstrucción , reparación y rehabilitación de las instalaciones existentes del Distrito Escolar, y la adquisición de muebles, Distrito Electoral #3generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela de la Avenida Brooklyn en la Avenida Brooklyn y la Calle Quinta: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación para los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela de la Avenida Brooklyn; Distrito Electoral # 4generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre el presupuesto y la votación para los fideicomisarios se realizará en la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro. Los límites de cada uno de estos distritos por calles, callejones y carreteras o de otra manera, están contenidos en resoluciones de la Junta de Educación, fechadas el 24 de marzo de 1964 y enmendadas el 23 de septiembre de 1981 y el 12 de julio de 1990, y están disponibles para su inspección en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro serán hechas por peticionarios que deberán ser firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior). Dichos peticionarios nominados se presentarán ante el Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, siempre que las peticiones no se presenten después de las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, del 22 de abril de 2024. Dicha petición debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y describirá la vacante específica para la que se postula al candidato, incluida al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del Distrito Electoral #3generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela de la Avenida Brooklyn en la Avenida Brooklyn y la Calle Quinta: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación para los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela de la Avenida Brooklyn; Distrito Electoral # 4generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre el presupuesto y la votación para los fideicomisarios se realizará en la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro. Los límites de cada uno de estos distritos por calles, callejones y carreteras o de otra manera, están contenidos en resoluciones de la Junta de Educación, fechadas el 24 de marzo de 1964 y enmendadas el 23 de septiembre de 1981 y el 12 de julio de 1990, y están disponibles para su inspección en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la votación será en máquinas de votación según lo dispuesto por la Ley de Educación y las urnas permanecerán abiertas el 21 de mayo de 2024 a partir de las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 21:00 horas., y tanto tiempo como sea necesario para que los electores presentes en ese momento puedan emitir su voto. Por la presente

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que la votación será en máquinas de votación según lo dispuesto por la Ley de Educación y las urnas permanecerán abiertas el 21 de mayo de 2024 a partir de las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 21:00 horas., y tanto tiempo como sea necesario para que los electores presentes en ese momento puedan emitir su voto. Por la presente se autoriza y ordena al Secretario del Distrito que imprima las boletas necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en la forma que corresponda lo más posible a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación y la ley aplicable.

se autoriza y ordena al Secretario del Distrito que imprima las boletas necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en la forma que corresponda lo más posible a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación y la ley aplicable.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro serán hechas por peticionarios que deberán ser firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior). Dichos peticionarios nominados se presentarán ante el Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, siempre que las peticiones no se presenten después de las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, del 22 de abril de 2024. Dicha petición debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y describirá la vacante específica para la que se postula al candidato, incluida al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del titular. Cada vacante en la Junta de Educación se considerará una vacante específica separada. Se requiere una petición de nominación separada para nominar a un candidato a cada cargo por separado. Una petición de nominación puede ser rechazada por la Junta de Educación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara que no está dispuesto a servir. Los formularios para las peticiones de nominación se pueden obtener en la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y la oficina del Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, ya sea de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es

elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de Registro de este distrito escolar se reunirá en la Escuela William L. Buck, el 16 de mayo de 2024 a las 5:30 p.m., hora prevaleciente, con el propósito de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados de este distrito para dicha Votación y Elección Presupuestaria anual, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho registro siempre que en dicha reunión la Junta de Registro, se sabe, o se demuestra a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en la Votación y Elección Presupuestaria anual que se prepara para dicho registro. Para inscribirse, cada persona deberá presentarse personalmente ante la Junta de Registro en el lugar que se designe a continuación en el distrito electoral en el que se encuentre su residencia a la hora antes indicada. Cada registro, una vez completado, se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto para inspección de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la reunión o elección para la cual fue preparado, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m. el sábado (18 de mayo de 2024), solo con cita previa, y en cada lugar de votación el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que el registro incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro; (2) todos los que se hayan inscrito previamente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del Distrito celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años calendario anteriores a la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) todos los votantes calificados del distrito escolar registrados permanentemente con la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau que residan dentro de dicho distrito escolar.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 entre las 7:00 a.m. y

las 9:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, en los respectivos lugares de votación, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará para todas las votaciones y elecciones que se celebren después del martes 21 de mayo de 2024 y, las personas pueden tener sus nombres colocados en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro, se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del martes 21 de mayo de 2024. La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de llevar a cabo un registro continuo de todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en días escolares, agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el registro. Durante los meses de julio y agosto, en el oficina del Secretario de Distrito, los votantes calificados pueden registrarse entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. El último día para inscribirse será el 14 de mayo de 2024. El registro así preparado de conformidad con § 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en la Escuela William L. Buck, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito, a partir del 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., el horario prevaleciente en los días laborables anteriores a la votación, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m. del sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, solo con cita previa, y en cada lugar de votación el día de la votación.

servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso de fecha de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibida a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de mayo de 2024 y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma, con una fecha que se determina que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro puede solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario de Distrito en persona, por correo a la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, New York, 11581, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@vs24.org o por fax enviado al 516-256-0163. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de boleta original por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud válida de boleta militar en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud no militar según la sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de una boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de inscripción al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, Nueva York, 11581, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@vs24.org, o por fax enviado al 516-256-0163. La solicitud de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 25 de abril de 2024.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener a partir del 22 de abril de 2024 durante el horario escolar del Secretario del Distrito, o visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico al districtclerk@vs24.org o por teléfono al 516-434-2830. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes completadas de boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del trigésimo (30) día antes de la elección, es decir, el 22 de abril de 2024, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar siete (7) días antes de la elección, es decir, el 14 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, es decir, el 20 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado. Las boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto en ausencia sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta anticipada por correo. No se puede hacer una impugnación a un votante anticipado por correo sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto en ausencia. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se han emitido boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., en días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la Votación y Elección Anual del Presupuesto, y el sábado 18 de mayo de

2024 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m. solo con cita previa, y el 21 de mayo de 2024, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier elector calificado podrá, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Dicha impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Fechado: 27 de marzo de 2024

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE VALLEY STREAM UNION NO. VEINTICUATRO CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

Jennie L. Padilla, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar 145776

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TWENTY-FOUR TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York in the District on May 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1) To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

2) To discuss all items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on

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the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report will be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the Four (4) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027, as follows:

a. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Donna LaRocco, whose term expires June 30, 2024;

3. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District Twenty-Four, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County New York for the year 2024-2025 be approved in the amount of $39,282,476 and for the purposes shown in the statement thereof presented at the annual meeting, and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Union Free School District Twenty-Four, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources as provided by law.

5. SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of four hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($425,000) from the capital reserve fund for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: A/C window unit installations and electrical costs for rooms in the Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School and Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School.

6. SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000) from the capital reserve fund for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: District-wide door holdopen installations & fire alarm upgrades.

7. SHALL the Valley Stream Central High School District be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of $2,550,000 as follows from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Renovate current District Maintenance Garage creating a Construction Trades Facility. All of the above to include labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs.

8. SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of $1,156,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Gymnasium window and operating system replacements at Memorial Junior High School, North Junior Senior High School and South Junior Senior High School.

9. Shall the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four be authorized to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3651 of the NYS Education Law, to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, repair and rehabilitation of existing School District facilities, and the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required for the purpose of capital improvements including but not limited to, additions and reconstruction, roofing, asbestos abatement, heating / ventilation, masonry work, windows, and similar projects, in a maximum amount of $5,000,000, having a probable term of ten (10) years, and be authorized

4. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2024-2025 be approved in the amount of $161,364,443 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources as provided by law.

to raise $5,000,000 to fund the reserve in the current or future years with an annual contribution of any available funds, through various sources including, but not limited to, state aid reimbursement and cost saving measures resulting in unexpended funds or by the transfer of unappropriated fund balances from the general fund and the interest accrued on such funds over the term of the capital reserve fund, in amounts as determined annually by the Board of Education.

10. To vote on any other proposition legally proposed.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the fiscal year 2024-2025 for school district purposes, exclusive of public monies specifying the purpose and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available to any district resident, upon request at the Office of the District Clerk, William L. Buck School, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on business days beginning May 7, 2024, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk and at each schoolhouse in the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the place in each election district where the annual election and vote will be held, and the description of each election district is as follows:

Election District #1generally embracing the area of the District North of Sunrise Highway: the voting on budgets and voting for trustees will be at the South Corona Avenue Firehouse on the west side of Corona Avenue between Jamaica Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue;

Election District #2generally embracing the area serviced by the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue: the voting on the budgets and voting for trustees will be at the William L. Buck School;

Election District #3generally embracing the area serviced by the Brooklyn Avenue School on Brooklyn Avenue and Fifth Street: the voting on the budgets and voting for trustees will be at the Brooklyn Avenue School; Election District #4generally embracing the area serviced by the Robert W. Carbonaro School on Hungry Harbor Road and Mill Road: the voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be at the Robert W. Carbonaro School.

The boundaries of each

such district by street, alleys and highways or otherwise, are contained in resolutions of the Board of Education, dated March 24, 1964, and amended on September 23, 1981, and July 12, 1990, and are available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open on May 21, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballots printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law and applicable law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that nominations for the office of member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four shall be made by petitioners which will be required to be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election). Such nominating petitioners shall be filed with the District Clerk of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four in the District Clerk’s office at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, provided however that petitions shall not be filed later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 22, 2024. Such petition must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the incumbent. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. A nominating petition may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. Forms for nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and the office

of the District Clerk of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration of this school district shall meet at the William L. Buck School, on May 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this district for said annual Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name place upon such registry provided that at such meeting the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual Budget Vote and Election which such register is prepared. In order to register, each person must appear personally before the Board of Registration at the place hereinafter designated in the election district in which his or her residence is located at the time hereinabove stated. Each register, upon its completion, will be filed in the District Clerk’s office, and will be open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Sunday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday (May 18, 2024), by appointment only, and at each polling place on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register shall include (1) all the qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) all qualified voters of the school district permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau residing within said school district.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the respective polling places, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used for all votes and elections to be held subsequent to Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and, persons may have their names placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration, he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The Board of Registration shall meet for the purpose of conducting a continuous registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at the Office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on school days, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name place on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. During the months of July and August, in the office of the District Clerk, qualified voters may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The last day to register shall be May 14, 2024. The register so prepared pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the office of the District Clerk at the William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District, beginning May 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time on weekdays prior to the vote, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, by appointment only, and at each polling place on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four by requesting and returning

a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, New York, 11581, by email to districtclerk@vs24.org,or fax sent to 516-256-0163. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, New York, 11581, by email to districtclerk@vs24.org, or fax sent to 516-256-0163.

In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email A military voter must return the original ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024.

Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military application under § 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581.

Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before close of polls on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a date endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained

to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable beginning April 22, 2024 during school business hours from the District Clerk, or by visiting the NYS Education Department’s website, or by contacting the District Clerk by email at districtclerk@vs24.org or phone at 516-434-2830. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed applications for absentee and early mail ballots may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day before the election, i.e., April 22, 2024, and must be received by the District Clerk no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e., May 14, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, i.e., May 20, 2024, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual Budget Vote and Election, and on Saturday, May 18, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. by appointment only, and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

Dated: March 27, 2024

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OF

Jennie L. Padilla, School District Clerk 145774

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the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2023, 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 May 13, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 53 EAST VALLEY STREAM BOULEVARD VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 AKA 53 VALLEY STREAM BOULEVARD, 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 074, Lot 15 & 16. Approximate amount of judgment $415,331.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617977/2019. 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”. Peter V. Christiansen, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005661 80057 146054

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3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning Monday, May 6, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Office of District Clerk, 175 N. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the Three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty for the fiscal year 2024-25 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

4. For the Valley Stream Central High School District to be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of two million five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($2,550,000.00) from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: renovate current District Maintenance Garage creating Construction Trades Facility. All of the above to include labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs.

5. For the Valley Stream Central High School District to be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of one million one hundred fifty-six thousand dollars ($1,156,000.00) from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Gymnasium window replacements and operating system at Memorial Junior High School, North Junior Senior High School and South Junior Senior High School.

6. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029 to succeed Kelly Ureña, whose term expires on June 30, 2024.

each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to

2. For the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty to be authorized to appropriate and expend from the Capital Reserve Funds, which were established on May 16, 2023, June 16, 2020, and May 15, 2018 (“Reserve Fund”), pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects of construction of a gym for students at Shaw Avenue School, playground equipment at Shaw Avenue School, security vestibules at Clear Stream School, Forest Road School, and Shaw Avenue School, and parking spaces at Shaw Avenue School in the approximate amount of $6,500,000, and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Reserve Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of six million five hundred thousand dollars ($6,500,000)

3. To adopt the annual budget of the Valley Stream Central High School District for the fiscal year 2024-25

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2024-25, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning Monday, May 6, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Office, 175 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, and at each schoolhouse in the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at 175 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, not later than Monday, April 22, 2024, 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered a separate specific vacancy. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through Tuesday, May 14, 2024 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, at 175 North Central

Avenue, Valley Stream, New York. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law, in the following locations: Clear Stream Avenue School, Clear Stream Avenue; Shaw Avenue School, Shaw Avenue; and Forest Road School, Forest Road, Valley Stream, New York on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 175 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday and Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2024 and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May

21, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 14, 2024; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or one day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the District Clerk. Absentee ballot and early mail ballot applications may not be returned to the District Clerk before April 22, 2024. Absentee ballots and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A list of persons to whom absentee/early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Tuesday, May 14, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty. A military voter registration application may be requested from the District Clerk of the Board of Education at 175 N. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and must be returned to the Office of the District Clerk at 175 N. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York not later than 5:00 pm on April 25, 2024. A military voter may request and return the application in person, by mail, or by email to districtclerk@vs30.org. A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile transmission, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that Education Law also makes special provisions for absentee voting for “military” voters of the District. Specifically, the law provides a unique procedure for “military ballots” in school district votes. Whereas absentee ballots must be received by the voter by mail, a military voter may elect to receive his/her absentee ballot application and absentee ballot by mail, email or facsimile. If a military voter does not designate a preference, the board of education shall transmit the military ballot application or military ballot by mail. If a military voter designates a preference for facsimile transmission or electronic mail but does not provide the necessary facsimile number or e-mail address, the board of education shall transmit the voter registration application, military ballot application or military ballot by mail and request the omitted information. The military voter must, however, return his/her original military ballot application and military ballot by mail or in person, regardless of how the absentee application or ballot was received. The Clerk of the Board shall transmit the military voter’s military ballot in accord with the military voter’s preferred method of transmission, or if not preference by mail, not later than April 26, 2024. The Clerk of the Board must then receive the military voter’s military ballot by mail not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, 175 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before Friday, March 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must

be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer.

However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows:

Election District Number

One embracing the area serviced by the Clear Stream Avenue School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Clear Stream Avenue School.

Election District Number

Two embracing the areas serviced by the Shaw Avenue School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Shaw Avenue School.

Election District Number

Three embracing the areas serviced by the Forest Road School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Forest Road School. The boundaries of each such District by street, alleys, and highways or otherwise, are contained in a resolution of the Board of Education, dated February 18, 1959, and are available for inspection at the office of the Clerk of the District.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York

March 22, 2024

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

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A. There are restrictions, such as section 152-8 of Town of Hempstead code, prohibiting dogs at large. You can check your municipality code regulations, online, by typing in the name of your municipality followed by “ecode360.” Many communities restrict the number of pets and the containment of pets, and have a restriction that pets can’t be constrained for more than two hours to a stationary object, like a post.

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Stray dogs and cats are prohibited, even though many people take care of them. I wrote about this 25 years ago, and received hate mail for my insensitivity to these cats and dogs, even though I was quoting the ordinances, in addition to writing about how to keep strays from wandering into your yard. If the strays become a problem for you, there are regulations that your neighbor may be subject to.

Birdhouses seem fairly innocent, and unless they’re built to an abundant size, like the “hotel” you describe, there are no limits. When there are a number of birdhouses, or they become large enough to fall under the regulation of treehouses and sheds, the regulations become relevant, and the construction of these “accessory structures” falls under the zoning codes. I’ve seen birdhouses with 25 units in them, which is large enough to make it necessary to regulate. It brings new meaning to Airbnb. I’m not sure if the local governments that placed prohibitions on renting out homes to transients also included the bird population, since most birds have no place to carry cash or a credit card, but it may be worth looking into in your spare time.

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The tragic murder of 31-year-old New York City Police Officer

Jonathan Diller has had a devastating impact not just on his Massapequa Park community, but across Long Island, New York and indeed the country.

I represented Massapequa Park, and my district office was located there for all 28 years I was in Congress. Almost immediately after the news of Diller’s murder broke, blue ribbons appeared on local businesses and residences throughout Massapequa and Massapequa Park. Two nights later, there was a candlelight vigil at Brady Park that was attended by over 1,000 residents, who gathered in a steady rain to honor Diller’s memory.

The rain continued the following day, but that didn’t deter a long line of mourners from attending Diller’s wake at the Massapequa Funeral Home.

Among those attending and showing

his respects was former President Donald Trump, who met with and consoled Diller’s 29-year-old widow, Stephanie, and other members of his family. Trump demonstrated great dignity and respect, and clearly had a reassuring and calming effect on these good people.

I had the privilege of being there, and thanked Trump for giving strength to the Diller family and to the community. I also spoke briefly with Stephanie Diller, and was struck by her youth and her strength of character, which she will surely need after losing her husband so tragically and having to raise their 1-year-old son, Ryan, without his father.

My lasting memory will be of Stephanie Diller’s moving eulogy.

was bright and clear for Diller’s funeral at St. Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa. Rosemary and I drove to the service with Sid Rosenberg, from WABC radio’s “Sid and Friends”; his wife, Danielle; and Bill O’Reilly. Merrick Road was a seemingly endless sea of blue, as thousands of police officers lined the street in both directions for as far as the eye could see.

The steady stream of mourners continued the following day, Good Friday, when there was the controversial incident involving Gov. Kathy Hochul, who, by some accounts, was asked to leave the funeral home by Diller family members. I’ve heard various versions of what happened, but all of them made it clear that it wasn’t the amicable discussion Hochul claimed.

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We assembled across the street from St. Rose, in a group that included many strong supporters of the police, such as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Congressmen Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino. There were also those who didn’t belong, such as state Attorney General Letitia James and city Comptroller Brad Lander, who are shamefully anti-police.

The arrival of the hearse, the sound of muffled drums, a lone piper playing the haunting tones of “Amazing Grace,” the flag-draped coffin being carried into the church, followed by Stephanie Diller, holding Ryan in her arms, were truly heartbreaking.

Inside, the church was filled to overflowing with men and women in blue. My lasting memory will be of Stephanie’s courageous eulogy, in which she described her husband’s goodness and love, and then demanded that elected officials at long last correct the laws and policies that keep violent criminals on the streets and result in the senseless deaths of brave police officers. The church erupted in sustained applause, and there were tears everywhere.

Then mourners filed silently from the church and reassembled across Merrick Road. The coffin was carried from the church, and a bugler played taps. The flag was taken from the coffin and presented to Stephanie. The NYPD Pipe Band played “America the Beautiful.” The coffin was placed in the hearse, and the cortège began the journey bringing Jonathan Diller to his final resting place in St. Charles Cemetery. His life was over. His memory lives on.

NYPD hero Jonathan Diller, R.I.P.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die

It has never been a secret among my political friends that I have always been a strong supporter of bipartisan government. I practiced that philosophy during my 23 years in Albany, and I continue to believe that when the two parties work together, remarkable things can get done.

When I was a part of the Democratic leadership in Albany, I was frequently asked to sit down with Republican members with the goal of getting important legislation passed and signed into law. I recall, during one late-night session, a small group of us walked the corridors behind the chambers to meet with the State Senate Republican leader, Warren Anderson. We went for the purpose of discussing a number of major bills that had not been acted on in the closing hours of the session.

Bill by bill, issue by issue, we had an open and frank discussion of the pros and cons of the legislation, and after a few hours of talking, we all shook

hands. Hours later, the agreed-on package of proposals was on the floor of both houses, and by the time the morning sun was peeking through the chamber windows, all of the bills had been passed and were on their way to the governor to be signed.

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I remember numerous sessions in which one of my fellow Long Island Republican senators would sit down with me during an Assembly session with a list of their local priorities. The late Norman Levy, who was a hard-working legislator, often came by with a fistful of pending bills, asking for my help to get them out of the Ways and Means Committee, which I chaired. From time to time I would make the same walk to the Senate side to ask for help with my legislation.

member to invoke another rule that requires a vote to keep or oust the speaker. It has already happened once, when a small cluster of hardheaded conservatives invoked the rule, and Kevin McCarthy was kicked out of the speaker’s job.

ny attempt to pass major bipartisan legislation is considered a form of treason.

I’m taking this walk down memory lane as a way of contrasting how government once functioned at the state level, and how, today, the legislative process in Washington is a total disaster. One good example is the rule adopted by the Republican members of the House of Representatives that allows any one

A few weeks ago, maverick Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, asked that the House consider that option again, this time to kick Speaker Mike Johnson out. Johnson’s sin is that he collaborated with House Democrats to avoid a shutdown of the federal government.

Greene is one of a small cluster of members who came to Washington for the sole purpose of blowing up the House, and apparently the country along with it. This right-wing bomb squad has succeeded in taking away almost all of the powers of the moderate members, who have yet to put up a real fight on any issue.

There are many important issues that have been kicked aside as a result of the machinations of the ultra-conservative block. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill that would impose the stron-

gest border security laws in recent history, and at the same time provide financial assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Johnson has refused to advance the bill, caving under pressure from former President Donald Trump, who insists that the members avoid making President Biden look good.

The idea that the House majority would refuse to approve legislation that would solve the border dilemma at the behest of a person who holds no elected office is a national tragedy. There are ample Democratic and Republican votes to pass the Senate bill and other bills that would make the current session of Congress a meaningful one, but Johnson is paralyzed and ineffective. Any attempt to pass major bipartisan legislation is considered heresy and a form of treason.

America desperately needs a good old dose of bipartisanship in Washington, but for now that is just a dream for old political souls like me.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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The time to support local journalism is now a

few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly-formed Empire State Local News Coalition. The Valley Stream Herald is proud to be a member of this fast-growing group of more than 150 New York local news outlets that have joined forces to protect local journalism across the state.

The work of our coalition has raised awareness of the importance of local journalism as well as the challenges facing the local news industry. (New York has lost half of its newsrooms since 2004.) We are grateful to communities across the state who have united behind us.

In just the past month, we rallied in Westchester County, where locals were stunned by the abrupt closure of three community newspapers. We went directly to Albany to appeal to lawmakers, and where we also rallied with elected officials from both the state senate and Assembly.

Numerous localities have adopted resolutions expressing their support for legislation that would support local journalism, and more municipal resolutions are in the pipeline. Even unconventional allies like Microsoft have joined our calls to save local news.

Thanks to these collective efforts, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act — which would provide tax credits to local news organizations for retaining and creating newsroom jobs — was included in the state Senate’s recent budget pro-

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Larry McCoy will pick up the first dime

To the Editor:

Having had the pleasure of attending a writers’ workshop at the Oceanside and Rockville Centre libraries with the wellknown comedy writer Larry McCoy, I recognized his wit long before I even saw the name following his letter in last week’s Herald (“Let’s test these old presidential candidates”).

The humor of this talented octogenarian has been published in numerous books and articles, in case anyone needs a hearty laugh in these tumultuous times. While McCoy may doubt his own ability to take charge in the White House, I wonder if he might indeed be a better choice than the two senior gentlemen on the ballot. His insight into current events is impressive, and he employs it with dignity, charm and finesse. But the question is, can he bend over and pick up a dime on his first try?

■ Contact Gov. Kathy Hochul: (518) 474-8390

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posal for fiscal year 2025. This is a key step for inclusion in the state’s final budget, which is currently being negotiated by the senate, Assembly and Gov. Kathy Hochul.

However, there is a lot of work to be done over the next few days — when the final budget will likely be announced — to ensure the bill is actually included in the state’s final budget. It is crucial that the Local Journalism Sustainability Act is included, otherwise, communities throughout the state risk thou-

sands of newsroom jobs being lost — and even more important, stories going untold.

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is sponsored by state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal with the bipartisan support of Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and more than 70 co-sponsors. As newspapers shutter and layoffs roil the industry, the bill is a necessary measure for incentivizing job creation, returning reporters to many of the state’s emptying newsrooms.

The bill is content-neutral and designed to ensure that truly local news outlets will receive this assistance.

The leadership of the legislature’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus has also endorsed our bill, which is a major testament to the fact that this bill will improve access to news for all communities.

New York residents are standing with local news, and now lawmakers must answer the people’s call to save community journalism. To get the Local Journalism Sustainability Act across the finish line, lawmakers must hear from you about why our newspaper matters, and why this bill is meaningful to you and your family.

So, if keeping local news alive in our state is important to you, please reach out to Gov. Hochul and your local representatives to let them know you stand with local news.

Budget negotiations are wrapping up imminently — the time to act is now!

Trends come and go, and then come right back again

all I had to do was pick up a package that had been left at the wrong door.

I knocked. My neighbor let me in. Nothing felt out of the ordinary. But then it happened. It was like raindrops hitting a tin roof, but it wasn’t raining, and we weren’t under a tin roof.

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I followed the sound, and set my sights on something that hasn’t been in front of my eyes for at least a couple decades. It was a typewriter. An electric one, to be exact. An Olympia Compact S — one of the last typewriter models offered by a storied German manufacturer that lost the battle with computers and word processors.

Finding a typewriter nowadays requires a trip to a museum. But there are still many out in circulation — you just have to know where to look.

So it wasn’t necessarily the typewriter that surprised me, but who was using

it: my neighbor’s teenaged daughter.

“Oh, don’t mind her,” my neighbor said. “She’s always on that typewriter.”

“But … but, why?” I asked.

“The sounds it makes are relaxing. And it reminds her of her grandfather.”

The young woman was composing a poem using paper from the printer. The ink of each letter was quite uneven, showing not only the antiquity of the machine in front of her, but also how spoiled we’ve become with laser printers and high-resolution screens.

creates a sense of permanence a computer or smartphone can’t. And it can’t be hacked.

Typewriters, of course, aren’t the only things making a comeback. Vinyl records and Polaroid cameras have already made returns. So have flip phones. And, believe it or not, even pocket pagers.

F ixated on our devices, we’ll find ourselves longing for time away from all that.

I thought my neighbor’s daughter was unique in this love for typewriters, but apparently that’s not the case. Young people — especially in the so-called Gen Z — are rediscovering a number of relics from the past like typewriters, enjoying their simplicity, with maybe even a hint of nostalgia for a previous life, perhaps.

Exploring this new fondness for typewriters online has helped me discover some interesting feedback. There are no ads or messages popping up on the paper while you type, meaning you can focus on what you’re creating. It also

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Kremer shouldn’t condemn Netanyahu

To the Editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s recent column, “Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself”: Kremer is way, way off base in defending Sen. Chuck Schumer’s idealistic and naive calling for a new election in Israel to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Further, Kremer’s defense of Schumer absurdly rests on matters unrelated to Schumer’s own “justification” for his critical remarks.

While Schumer attempted to justify his remarks on the basis of the harm done to the Gazan people — as a result of Israel’s fighting for its survival — Kremer’s attack on Netanyahu centers on his assessment of Netanyahu’s personal legal and ethical issues, unrelated to the current war and to Netanyahu’s efforts in it. Schumer never offered these issues as his reason for wanting Netanyahu ousted! Why must Kremer stoop so low?

I have viewed Netanyahu as a hawk whose actions (including promoting West Bank settlements) have provided fodder for the Islamic terrorist attacks on Israel while earning the disdain of foreign governments. But presently, he is the leader of a nation fighting for its survival, and he has thus far remained

And that gives me real hope for other aspects of society that some might try to write off, like something near and dear to my own heart: newspapers. A few weeks back, a popular social media content creator named Kelsey Russell visited our newsroom. She has made a name for herself on TikTok by championing newspapers to her generation. Can you pull up news on your phone or computer? Sure. But once you swipe it away, it’s gone. Newspapers, however, can’t be swiped away. And they won’t be.

All of these treasures should have been lost to time, but they weren’t. Yes, they had been replaced by something better and faster — but all of these artifacts were more than just tools. They helped define us in some way.

As we become more and more fixated on our electronic devices, we’re going to find ourselves longing for time away from all that. Without the distractions.

Without the noise created by the intrusion of others. Without the glowing screen.

Books. Cameras using actual photographic paper. Phones that don’t do much more than call someone. Typewriters. And, yes, newspapers.

All of these will maintain places in our society, and that’s good. But please don’t call them antique. Many of us have indeed made many trips around the sun, but we don’t need the reminder.

And finally, you might think finding my young neighbor clickety-clacking away on a typewriter might inspire me to write these words on something similar. It certainly would be poetic in its own right.

But my MacBook Air is doing perfectly fine. I already lived through the times when typewriters were a necessary tool, not a novelty. Give me another decade or two before I’m ready to relive that, thank you very much.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? execeditor@liherald.com.

Framework by Tim Baker

true to his promise to see the fight through to a successful end — the elimination of Hamas, the only real enemy Schumer and Kremer should be focused on, along with Iran, dedicated to destroying both Israel and the U.S. Netanyahu is right when he says that allowing Hamas to remain in place would only mean further attacks on Israel, possibly even its demise. Why can’t Kremer admit this obvious truth? Politics and idealism, not reality, seem to be the guiding lights for both Schumer and Kremer in their attempt to win votes through concessions and distortions — even if that means turning on a friend and ally.

Kremer’s convenient speculation that Netanyahu is pursuing this war only to avoid facing jail is just that: speculation. An “all-out war” against the evil of Hamas (and Iran) is not only justified, it’s necessary for Israel’s survival. If you see your best friend (as Israel is to the U.S., to paraphrase Kremer) drowning, you don’t offer a lecture on water safety, you throw him a life preserver. To do otherwise is to betray him. Schumer has deigned to lecture Israel, and Kremer aids and abets him by citing irrelevancies. You don’t change horses in midstream — or a leader succeeding in a struggle for survival.

Kremer makes no reference to Hamas’s failure to release the hostages, which could temporarily halt hostilities. Nor does he condemn Hamas’s

using Palestinians as human shields, or detaining them in areas Israel has warned will be targeted, thereby losing the element of surprise. There is a term for those siding with the enemy, but I

will refrain from applying it to Kremer or Schumer — for now.

Honoree Tameka Wallace at the Premier Business Women of L.I. Awards, in Bethpage.

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