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APRIl 29 - MAY 5, 2021

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‘He helped everybody’ Family, friends remember victim killed in Stop & Shop shooting Stop & Shop where Wishropp, 49, worked as a manager, with a .380 caliber pistol, and shot and Family came first for Valley killed him, while wounding two Streamer Ray Wishropp. Friends others. and relatives said the father of Police said that Wilson, an seven was often with his chil- employee at the Stop & Shop, had dren, and almost met with Wishropp always had a smile an hour before the on his face. shooting to request a “He was a good transfer to another father, and he always supermarket locasaid hi to me,” neightion. Stephen Fitzbor Esther Guartafipatrick, commanderro said. “He was ing officer of the good with his kids, Nassau County and he was just that Police Department, kind of loving and reported that Wilson nice person.” had had a number of “One thing to disputes with fellow Ray Wishropp know about my cousworkers at the store. in is that he was an “Gabriel was a incredibly strong family man,” a troubled employee,” Fitzpatrick maternal cousin, Gordon Steven- said at a news conference on son, said of Wishropp.

April 21, a day after the shooting On April 20, however, those and Wilson’s arrest. Wilson was seven children, including two charged with one count of secdaughters who attend Valley ond-degree murder and four Stream South High School, were counts of attempted murder. robbed of a future with their Neighbors expressed shock at father. At around 11:30 a.m., Wishropp’s death. Guartafierro, 31-year-old Gabriel DeWitt Wil- who for years lived across from son, of Hempstead, allegedly Wishropp’s home on Montague walked into the West Hempstead Continued on page 15

By PeteR BelFIoRe pbelfiore@liherald.com

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A tree for everyone Nicole Ozelge, left, of the Valley Stream Beautification Committee, gave cherry tree saplings to residents last Saturday as part of the village’s Arbor Day celebration. Story, more photos, Page 11.

Four vie for trustee in District 24 Two seats are up in Board of Education race

By PeteR BelFIoRe pbelfiore@liherald.com

Editor’s note: This is the first of three parts of the Herald’s 2021 school board race coverage.

This year, two seats on Valley Stream’s School District 24 Board of Education are being contested. District 24 comprises the William L. Buck, Brooklyn Avenue and Robert W. Carbonaro elementary schools. With a student body of nearly 1,100, according to New York State Education Department records, it is the smallest of Valley Stream’s three elementary school districts.

Osbourne Traill is challenging incumbent Trustee Donna

School board elections take place on May 18.

LaRocco, who was first elected in 2009, and is seeking her fifth three-year term on the board. In the other contested race, Meaghan Fleming is challenging Markus Wilson, who was appointed to the board in December, following the resignation of Trustee Joseph Shipley, who moved out of the district. Wilson

is running for the remaining year of Shipley’s term.

The past year has seen a major increase in conversations focusing on racial equity in a district, in which students of color are a majority, but its teaching staff remains largely white. In November, school of ficials announced the formation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee in the hope of remedying that disparity. Coverage of the race is intended to reflect these conversations, among other issues.

The Herald conducted its interviews by email.

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Valley Streamers react to Chauvin verdict that her father used to work for the Nassau County Police Department. However, after facing racist discrimination from his coworkers, he quit.

“My father is Afro-Latino, and his coworkers judged him based on his skin color and one day he said he couldn’t deal with it anymore,” Reyes said, declining to go into further detail. “… This kind of systemic racism has become normalized because it happens so often, which is wrong. Honestly, it’s sickening that people don’t see that this is a problem in our country.”

Jesse Ulysse, 33, who is also Black said that when he was 19, a police officer yelled at him and his friends when they were having a snowball fight. The police received a call from someone who reported snowballs being thrown at houses and people. Ulysse said he and his friends had only been throwing the snow at each other.

After approaching Ulysse and his friends, the officer, he recalled, suddenly realized that he had approached the wrong group of teenagers.

“The police officer scared us because he didn’t even ask us what we were doing, but he just came over to us and yelled, ‘are you fuc*ing kidding me,’ but he didn’t realize he had the wrong group of kids because there were other kids throwing them at people and houses,” he said. “I’m happy that George Floyd got some justice, but there are still many issues that need to be addressed.”

By Nicole AlciNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

On April 20, ex Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. Floyd’s murder shook the nation, touching off the largest civil rights demonstrations the country had seen in decades.

The historic trial, which began on March 29 lasted nearly four weeks For many Valley Stream residents they said the weeks spent waiting for the verdict to be revealed were painstakingly long, and many waited in anxiety for the result.

“I was happy that he was charged on all three counts and it was great for me emotionally to see that there was accountability,” Qumyka Howell, 43, said. “I do not think that this verdict will stop the killing of innocent Black and brown people because there needs to be more nationwide accountability for police officers.”

Although Howell, who is Black, said she has had many positive experiences with the police in her lifetime, she said she also has had an experience where she said police officers had treated her unfairly. In 2017, she was driving with her two children in the back seat when suddenly a police officer pulled them over. When she handed over her license, the officer returned to his vehicle.

Suddenly, Howell recounted, four other police cars pulled and surrounded her

Courtesy Jesse Ulysse

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VAlley StreAm reSideNt Jesse Ulysse said he is pleased with the Derek Derek Chauvin trial verdict because he said he believes George Floyd received justice.

VAlley StreAm reSideNt Qumyka Howell said she is glad that Derek Chauvin was charged on all three counts and she hopes it will lead to more accountability.

vehicle. Having no idea what was happening, Howell said, she immediately felt fearful and she told her two sons to put their hands up on the back of the two front seats in front of them so police would see their hands, and told them to be as still and quiet as they could.

After what seemed like hours, Howell said, the officer who had taken her license returned to issue a traffic violation ticket.

“I’ll never forget the intense fear and terror in the eyes of my two young Black

sons,” Howell said. “… I know this was not the normal process of how cops stop people on the road and whether it was racism or not, it was just wrong.”

Despite being pleased with the Chauvin verdict, other Valley Stream residents of color said they did not anticipate the verdict would not stop further instances of police brutality against Black and brown people.

Valley Streamer Vanessa Reyes,18, who will attend Hunter College in the fall, said

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Meaghan Fleming

education: Bachelor of Arts in political science, Livingstone College; law degree, North Carolina Central University School of Law.

education: Bachelor of Science in psychology, Siena College; Master of Science in education, Hofstra University.

Professional experience: Assistant district attorney, Bronx D.A.; agency attorney, NYC Transit Authority; associate, Gordon & Silber, P.C.; hearing officer, NYC DoE; associate, Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer LLP; owner, Law Offices of Markus A. Wilson, P.C.; associate, Sim & Depaola LLP

Professional experience: Residence counselor, Center for the Disabled; counselor in the Behavioral Health Department, Mercy Medical Center; executive assistant, St. Vincent de Paul Society; head customer service representative, Precision Medical Supplies.

Donna LaRocco Professional experience: Customer support specialist, Verizon.

Osbourne Traill Professional experience: Digital performance manager, Ford Motor Company.

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Wilson Vs. Fleming Herald: The state recently announced additional funding for universal Pre-K. What are your thoughts about the importance of such a program as well as working to get it implemented or expanded in your district? meaghan Fleming: I think universal

pre-K would be beneficial to all families in the community, particularly those with working parents. Moreover, it is important for children to learn how to socialize and engage with others, and to have fun opportunities. I think logistically that it could be implemented at one of the larger of the three elementary schools. It would take some planning, like any other new initiative, but with the federal relief funding factored in, I do not see any downside.

markus Wilson: It is wonderful that the

state has provided additional funding for pre-kindergarten programs. Universal pre-kindergarten would be a tremendous benefit to the children and families in our district. Pre-K prog rams build solid foundations for future literacy and success in school and offer a financial benefit for families in the district. Under the present rules, we are required to house the pre-K program in our school buildings.

Unfortunately, we do not have enough room in our district schools to implement this prog ram right away. We would need further guidance from the State Education Department as to

whether we could partner with outside groups to provide this educational service to our district. We should continue to work with our elected leaders at the state and federal level to secure increased funding and the flexibility to implement universal pre-K in our district.

Herald: Over the past year, issues of

racial equity have come to the forefront in national and local conversations. In Valley Stream, an increasing disparity has emerged in recent years between the community’s diverse student body and its teaching staff, which has remained largely white. What are your thoughts about this disparity, and what systems, if any, do you imagine could be implemented to address it?

Fleming: I think the new [Diversity,

Equity and Inclusion] committee started by the Board of Education is a step in the right direction. As long as they remain transparent, set goals and are held accountable for results or lack thereof, we can start to alleviate that disparity. I also think we need to have guidance counselors at the high school level to encourage students of color to pursue opportunities in the field of education.

Wilson: The continued lack of diversity in the hiring in the district has been a source of frustration and disappointment to many people in the district, including myself. Diversity hiring in our district is long overdue. This year, the district has embraced new initiatives to diversify our hiring practices,

such as partnering directly with colleges and universities, and expanding online employment recruitment to attract [Black, Indigenous and people of color] teachers who had historically been excluded. I am excited about the direction our district is moving, and these initiatives are a positive first step towards correcting this problem.

As a trustee and member of the diversity, equity and inclusion committee, I look forward to measuring the progress of these initiatives and rooting out inequities as we confront them.

would like to find a way to implement universal pre-K. I would also want the district to find a way to revive the foreign language programs that were lost years ago.

Herald: As an individual school board

osbourne Traill: As a father of five, I

member, what, if anything, would you like to see changed in re g ards to school district policy and procedures?

Fleming: As previously stated, I would

like to see the district’s continued efforts to create a teaching staff that is more culturally reflective of our community, as well as a proposal to see an increase in prog rams for students w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s, a s we l l a s a n increase in mental health and wellness initiatives. I would like to implement policies where we can utilize leftover food from school breakfast and lunches to help better serve the less fortunate and create less waste overall.

Responsible waste management as well as recycling are also programs I’d like to see in the near future.

Wilson: I believe the district has done an excellent job in providing our children with a quality education, access to technology and enhancements to school security. As a board member, I

laRocca Vs. TRaill Herald: The state recently announced additional funding for universal Pre-K. What are your thoughts about the importance of such a program as well as working to get it implemented or expanded in your district? understand the importance of universal access to pre-K programs. Financially it would be a relief to the working-class citizens that live in our community. At one point my wife, Michelle and I were paying approximately $40,000 a year for pre-school for our sons Osbourne and Allan . . . Access to universal pre-K would help level the playing field. It would reduce inequality because the largest positive impact would be on the most disadvantaged families. Studies show that access to universal pre-k would also reduce the cost of outreach prog rams, lessen retention in grade and reduce the need for special education at a later age. It will also help children develop important social and self-regulation skills that would raise the overall quality of District 24. I believe that universal pre-K is an excellent policy that would help our community attract and retain the families that will lead Valley continued on page 4

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Two trustee seats contested in District 24 continued from page 3 Stream into the future. Implementation of this policy will be one of my primary focuses as a member of the board of District 24.

Donna LaRocco: Universal Pre-K is

based on the premise of creating equity in access to early educational experiences for all children. This effort creates an opportunity for children to attend pre-K whose families might not otherwise be able to afford to send them, thus providing them the learning readiness children who attend pre-K programs access.

At first glance, it is seen as a district-based program in district buildings. Unfortunately, Valley Stream 24 does not have any unused space in its buildings. The regulations also allow for a district to seek out a partnership with a community-based pre-school program through a request for proposal process. The partnership assigns development of the program and curriculum, oversight of the program and assessment of the prog ram as the responsibility of the district. Implementation of the program will be the responsibility of the community-based program. It is important to be aware of all the regulatory requirements as well as the allowable utilization of the funds. Sustainability is another concern because this program is dependent on government grant funds.

Even though it is a complicated process, the effort required will be well worth it if it yields opportunities that benefit our children. The main reason for me running to remain on the Board of Education is my commitment to our children and their education.

Herald: Over the past year, issues of

racial equity have come to the forefront in national and local conversations. In Valley Stream, an increasing disparity has emerged in recent years between the community’s diverse stu-

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dent body and its teaching staff, which has remained largely white. What are your thoughts about this disparity, and what systems, if any, do you imagine could be implemented to address it?

Traill: There is an alarming disconnect in District 24 that we can no longer ignore, especially in today’s racial climate. This disconnect is deeply rooted in our educational system. While the majority of teachers in District 24 are white, they lead classrooms that contain an ever-increasing number of students of color and at the same time a declining number of white students.

This racial divide is damaging to students on several fronts. Having too few teachers of color places the students and teachers at a disadvantage that is sometimes not recognized until the damage is already done. Studies show that racially diverse role models in the classroom benefit everyone, regardless of race. Having few teachers of color or one in a school building can create feelings of isolation and, in the end, contribute to people of color leaving the profession at a mind-numbingly higher rate than white teachers. The solution seems just as obvious as the issue itself. Hire and retain more teachers of color. As a district trustee, I would implement a more robust recruiting process that would include the following: ■ Encourage and support initiatives led by current teachers of color.

■ Build a pipeline of educators of color.

■ Create and share public examples of your district’s support for diversity and equity.

■ Partner with external organizations that promote diversity and equity.

■ Demonstrate equitable practices in the treatment of students.

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LaRocco: The issues associated with

racial equity have been a driving force behind my work on the Board of Education during the past year. I advocated for both the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the creation and adoption of the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy. The lack of diversity amongst teaching staff has become a focus for all school districts nationally and locally this past year. There will be change. Broader representation is needed, and achieving that benefits all.

Valley Stream 24 has already begun implementing systems to increase diversity amongst teaching staff. Tremendous strides have been made in recruitment through expanded outreach and collaboration to engage a more diverse pool of candidates. The district also reviewed its hiring process and all its component parts, such as job postings, interview questions and the composition of interview committees, to make it as inclusive as possible. This is an ongoing process, one that will be reflected upon and adjusted as the district moves forward to constantly improve and continue to yield results which benefit our children and our schools.

Herald: As an individual school board

member, what, if anything, would you like to see changed regarding school district policy and procedures?

Traill: As an individual board member, one of my goals is to promote tolerance, multiculturalism and equality.

From the outside looking in, it is my opinion that the district as a whole can do a better job in these areas. Considering our district’s demographics and diversity, one of the policies I would like to see change as an individual school board member is the celebration and observances of religious holidays. Holiday celebrations are an

HOW TO REACH US

Valley Stream 24 Board of Education District Policy Committee for the past six years. All policies get reviewed and updated regularly through monthly committee meetings and then by the Board of Education. Moving forward, our policies will have to keep equity as a primary focus. I want to assure you that there is equitable access for all Valley Stream 24 children and their families. The full and lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on schools is not yet known, and those factors will certainly serve to inform policy related decisions in the future.

In my mind, policy drives what the district does, and everything the district does prioritizes what is best for our children.

I am seeking re-election to the District 24 school board to continue to be a voice for all of our stakeholders. I can bring my experience and knowledge of the district’s history along with current facts and data into my decision-making.

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excellent opportunity to provide a window into a culture or understand more about a group of people, as well as to reinforce the diversity of all people’s experiences. Students can engage in rich educational experiences by reading about, researching and experiencing holidays. I believe students would appreciate the opportunity to evaluate other points of view critically and constructively. I understand this is not a simple task, as there are several logistics to consider; however, we cannot and should not ignore the fact that the current policy is exclusive. It is time for us to fulfill the words of what this great nation promises us to our community, for we can’t be, “One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all“ when “all” does not include everyone in the community we represent.

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A NAssAu CouNty Police Academy recruit made her way through a field of orange cones at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course at Jones Beach last Thursday.

Driven to become N.C. police officers By sCott BriNtoN sbrinton@liherald.com

Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy.

Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign.

Sirens continued to sound when a Nassau County police van appeared out of nowhere at the intersection, the driver also intending to cut off the Caprice. It was a semi-chaotic, seemingly confusing scene, but it was meant to be.

The action took place at the Field Five parking lot at Jones Beach, an expansive stretch of asphalt just west of the Northwell Health Theater, where Nassau County Police Academy recruits come to practice driving maneuvers that they might need while chasing crime suspects or hurrying to an accident.

It’s called the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and Continued on page 8

A reCruit reCeived instructions before heading onto the course.

A poliCe vAN and a Crown Victoria moved to cut off a driver at an intersection. offiCer riChArd furNeAux, far left, is the academy’s senior driving instructor.

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Hit one orange cone and you fail the test continued from page 6 orange cones are used to create s t re e t s a n d i n t e r s e c t i o n s.

Recruits must master 12 specialized maneuvers to pass the police driving test — think of your own driver’s test at high speed through a field of cones.

Hit one cone and you fail.

“We try to teach the recruits to have good judgment,” said Officer Richard Furneaux, the senior driving instructor.

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A recruit sped down the straightaway at the EVOC course, sirens blaring and lights flashing.

Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers “Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes.

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program was created this year to honor their incredible contributions,” said Bob outstanding K–12 education leaders in Isaksen, Bank of America Long Island public, private and charter schools president. “That’s why Bank of America is pleased to support the throughout Nassau County, Long Island Herald in recogbased on nominations nizing Long Island’s top edureceived from the public— cators with the inaugural students, teachers, families, Herald Head of the Class administrators and commuAwards. Bank of America nity members—at Headhas long supported proO f T h e C l a s s Aw a r d s . c o m grams that advance students through May 15. Once the to and through school, as polls close, the 2021 Herald well as up-skilling for their Head of the Class Advisory careers post-education.”

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dents, a new program they brought to their school or a unique way in which they reached out during remote learning. Whether it is a classroom teacher or a physical education teacher, the arts or Advanced Placement Physics, a peek at some of the nominations reveals just how much innovation and inspiration is out there among our educators: One nominee “builds an atmosphere in which all of the students are accepted and encouraged to not only become more educated, but better people in the process.” Another “started a lunch group to have the remote students socialize so they felt more connected to the classroom and experienced a more normal school year.” Still one more became “a go-to person for troubleshooting issues when families had difficulty logging on or connecting to district programs.

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Registration is required. Contact: children services (516) 354-5280 EXT. 207 childrenservices@elmontlibrary.org.

Chapter book chat At Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children in grades four to sixth grade will join together over Zoom for a discussion of “The Lion of Mars,” by Jennifer Holm at 4 p.m. Registration is required at the following link; https:// forms.gle/zr3iPnNzjtH6C6RU9.

Wednesday, May 19 Library board meeting The Library Board of Trustees will be meeting via Zoom at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Send an email to hwmlcontact@ hotmail.com or leave a message on the library’s Facebook to indicate your interest in attending. The agenda and Zoom information will be sent to those interested prior to the meeting. Contact library director, Ms. Eng; (516) 8256422 or at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Friday, April 30 Teen trivia kahoot At Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, participants will join together over Zoom for an afternoon of trivia and kahoot. Participants should have two devices to play. Contact teen librarian; Ms. Kenney at vsteens@nassaulibrary. org to register for the program.

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Saturday, May 1

Valley Stream District 13 BOE Meeting

3D printing workshop - thingaverse At Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, participants will engage in a 3D printing workshop over Zoom at 1 to 2 p.m.

Participants will be taught how to search Thingaverse for different 3D models and download files for printing.

To register for this workshop and to receive Zoom information, contact library director; Ms. Eng at hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, May 4 Village of Valley Stream’s Board of Zoning & Appeals The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Stream Village Hall in the auditorium located at 123 South Central Avenue in Valley Stream. For questions contact Jennifer Piazza at (516) 592-5142 Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Valley Stream Central High School District BOE Meeting At 8 p.m., watch the school board meeting--which will be live streamed, unless otherwise stated on the district

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The meeting will take place at 8 p.m. live streamed on their website. Email the district clerk at: mrosamilia@valleystream13.com for more information.

The St. Francis Hospital outreach bus is scheduled to visit the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Wedesday, May 5 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide free health screenings for adults 18 and older. webiste. Contact the District Clerk at (516) 872-5628.

Wednesday, May 5 St. Francis Hospital bus outreach visit The St. Francis Hospital outreach bus is scheduled to visit the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Francis Hospital staff will conduct free health screenings, including a brief cardiac history, blood pressure and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes for adults 18 and older. Patient education and referrals will be provided. No appointment is required. All CDC guidelines for Covid-19 safety must be observed.

Contact library director, Ms. Eng by calling (516) 825-6422 or by email at; hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

Thursday, May 6 Meditation: the new mental therapy At the Elmont Public Library, teens in grades seven through twelve will participate in a beginners guide to meditation over Zoom at 5 p.m. Register to receive information. Contact: teen services; (516) 354-5280 or email; elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org.

Saturday, May 8 High school math: part 1 At the Elmont Public Library, teens in grades seven through twelve will learn tips and tricks during this math lesson over Zoom at 12:30 to 2 p.m. Go to elmontlibrary.org and click on “events,”

to sign up and receive Zoom information. Contact: (516) 354-5280.

Tuesday, May 11 Adult baking coach: pink lemonade thumbprint cookies At the Elmont Public Library, participants will join together viturally to watch a You Tube video and make lemonade cookies. Participants should register with their email to receive the recipe for the program, which will be posted on the library’s adult services page at www.elmontlibrary.org on May 11.

Contact: adult reference; (516) 3545280 EXT. 223.

Online Storytime At the Elmont Public Library, children of all ages will join together over Zoom for

HAVing An EVEnT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 pbelfiore@liherald.com

The village planned an Arbor Day celebration for Saturday, April 24.

Valley Stream’s Beautification Committee recently launched an anti-litter campaign.

The village will have it’s 59th annual pool season. Beginning on June 12th, the village pool will be open.

There will be muiltiple upcoming pool dance concerts at the Valley Stream Pool Complex.

On the week of May 3 to 7 the village will be collecting paper and cardboard.

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Valley Stream held its Arbor Day event on Saturday. In conjunction with the Valley Stream Beautification Committee, the celebration of all things nature featured free saplings, plants and seeds on offer for residents as well as recycling information.

Village officials reported on the status of the neighborhood’s tree population, including the recent removal and replanting of trees around the Hendrickson Park pool parking lot. Vincent Drzewucki, a horticulture and urban forestry expert with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, who has been working with the village on the project, said the trees surrounding the lot were likely around 75 years old. With the continued development of the area around Merrick Road, they were in poor health, he said, noting, “I’m not a miracle worker.”

Drzewucki was happy to report, however, that the Valley Stream has seen trees being planted at a higher rate than being cut down. It was a rarity, he and village officials said, compared to neighboring villages.

Additionally, members of BSA Troop 109 planted a tree in Hendrickson Park in honor of Paul Brown, a former village trustee who died in October of complications from Covid-19.

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his whole thing started because I said back in May that this pandemic would further exacerbate racial and socioeconomic inequities in our schools when I was running for school board. The responses on social media were telling that this wasn’t even a conversation that’s been had in any capacity in our town because they were so toxic, hostile and mired in misconceptions and defensiveness.

The whole goal of the Valley Stream Justice Project is to address policy and leadership and reform systems that have been designed by and work perfectly for only for a few people. This isn’t about individuals who are perpetuating these systems; it's is about the people being disproportionaletly and negatively affected by them.

I'm decentering the agents of oppression

and centering the victims of this oppression.

These systems work to oppress through secrecy and through inaccessibility to power, and that includes information. The game plan is to expose everything, and to make information accessible to everybody. It's transparency and accessibility always rooted in evidence-based research and data.

We’re talking about things such as code enforcement being weaponized against people of color. We’re talking about having no Black teachers in Valley Stream District 24. We’re talking about things like not having open and accessible elections.

If we achieve some of these goals, there will be more representation. Our leadership will look more like us. They’ll think more like us.

They’ll better understand our lives.

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he global pandemic impacted our Lynbrook Kiwanis Club initially, as we had to stop meetings and events. Our last event was March 8, 2020.

Just before the state lockdown, we had a pasta dinner at the Lynbrook Library to raise money to send our Lynbrook Key Club members to the annual New York district meeting, which ended up being held via Zoom.

Despite the lockdown, our club continued to meet monthly over Zoom. Our Kiwanians continued to run food drives, collect items for Toys for Tots and deliver personal protective equipment to local assisted-living facilities and nursing homes. Additionally, in September we donated back-to-school backpacks filled with new supplies for students in the Lynbrook School District, as well as scholarship money for Key Club seniors, and we also hosted clothing drives

and our annual baby shower for a local women's shelter. Our Kiwanians supported one another and stayed in touch via text and Zoom.

The pandemic changed the way children could participate in community activities. Dr. Ben Tieniber and the Key Club members worked with Sunrise of North Lynbrook via Zoom to participate in social visits with seniors who were feeling isolated and alone, joined the seniors on a Zoom call for the Mets Alumni Series, assisted via the video conferencing platform with a St. Patrick's Day Bingo and Mets Opening Day social event.

The connection between the high schoolers and seniors is a wonderful one.

The pandemic has made us pause, but enhanced our mission, which is to improve the world one child and one community at a time.

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THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS JOHN DI LEONARDO MALVERNE President, Long Island Orchestrating for Nature

or nearly the past decade, my organization, Long Island Orchestrating for Nature, has led the fight for animals on Long Island, stopping massacres of thousands of deer and hundreds of geese, eliminating wild animal acts and rodeos, and rescuing hundreds of wild and farmed animals every year from abandonment, neglect or injury. However, no year has been quite like the last.

When the restaurant industry suddenly shut down and farmers began roasting animals alive as a means of "depopulating," we rescued two pigs from an Iowa factory farm and got dozens of birds surrendered from New York City live markets. We spent months rescuing abandoned domestic ducklings by the hundreds and educating the public about how animals are individuals, not science

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experiments. And when idle hands duct-taped fireworks to a goose in Baldwin and shot an arrow through the neck of a goose in Merrick, we rescued them, put up rewards to try to find the culprits, and released these animals back to their families after they were rehabilitated.

During this time, LION has struggled. We had to cancel our annual Halloween Ball & Dance fundraiser due to social-distancing requirements, and real estate values have skyrocketed at a time when we’re searching for a shelter location. But humanity has also surprised us, with new volunteers eager to help animals and kind people opening up their homes to take ducks and chickens others had turned their backs on. To learn more or support our work, please consider contributing at humanelongisland.org.

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he Cultural Center doesn’t have a space, but right before the pandemic we were about to get a space. Then they said we couldn’t gather, and the Cultural Center is all about gathering. We are a safe space people can come to and bring whatever issues they have to us, and if we can't solve those issues or organize around those issues, we have trusted partners who work with us.

The Cultural Center has a large coalition of partners, and that’s how we’ve been able to build a great unit of people who help when people come to us. With the Covid shutdown, it’s been extremely hard to do what we normally do. We have workshops, I like to educate, and they’re civic-type workshops that let people know how they can get involved in their community.

At the end of the workshops, which is one of the things I miss the most, sometimes someone would come up to me and whisper that maybe they’re having immigration issues or might be losing their home to foreclosure.

I miss that aspect, when people can come to you and bring the private issues that they have, knowing that they can trust me, and bringing someone who is trustworthy into that space to help them and guide them.

That kind of community outreach has been difficult to do over the internet. I work a lot with the immigrant community, and many of them are older and might not have access to a computer. So we’ve pivoted a lot to doing virtual for people who can. But it’s been very difficult for us to do the outreach that we normally do, and I can’t wait to do that again.

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From Easy to Extravagant,

5 Mouth-Watering Margarita Recipes for

Cinco de Mayo

There’s really only one way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - and that’s with ice-cold margaritas. Whether you’re a fan of the simple, traditional recipe or like to mix things up with fun, fruity flavors, there’s a margarita to satisfy any palate.

We’ve put together a list of delicious margaritas that will make Cinco de Mayo the party of the year. From classic recipes with simple ingredients to decadent creations with exciting flavors, these refreshing drinks are a fiesta in a glass!

Classic Margarita

While the margarita’s origin is heavily disputed, there’s a consensus on what makes a drink a margarita. You’ll only need three ingredients, and you can serve it multiple ways.

Combine two ounces of tequila, one ounce of lime juice, and one ounce of Cointreau into a cocktail shaker. Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur, and it’s the main reason margaritas are served with a salted rim. The salt helps cut down on the sweetness of the Cointreau. Triple sec is a widespread substitution for Cointreau if you don’t have any on hand.

After mixing, pour over ice (“on the rocks”) into your glass, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy! This recipe can also be served without ice or blended up, making it a go-to margarita recipe.

Watermelon Margarita

Cinco de Mayo usually means warmer weather, and this is the perfect recipe to beat the heat. With four simple ingredients, you don’t need to be a mixologist to create this cocktail.

First, you’ll muddle mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Second, add two ounces of tequila, two ounces of watermelon juice, and half an ounce of lime juice into the shaker and mix. Finally, strain into a glass with ice and garnish with mint leaves. This is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic recipe and will be a hit all summer long!

Strawberry Mango Frozen Margarita

While you can serve the classic margarita recipe as a frozen drink, you can’t go wrong adding fruit into the mix. You’ll need one mango and ten strawberries for this recipe, but a surprising number of fruits sub in just as well. Do your own experimenting to discover which fruits you like best!

Combine your mango, two ounces of tequila, half an ounce of lime juice, one ounce of triple sec, and one cup of ice into a blender. Blend the ingredients thoroughly and split into two glasses.

Then, you’ll blend the strawberries with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Pour this blend on top of the mango, garnish with strawberries, and enjoy!

Jalapeño Margarita

If you want to go all-in on authentic Mexican flavors for your Cinco de Mayo party, mix up a jalapeño margarita for the perfect mix of heat and sweet.

Start by combining a half part of orange liqueur, a half part of agave nectar, one part lime juice, one slice of jalapeño, and one and a half parts of tequila in a shaker. Cazadores Blanco is a perfect tequila for this margarita, adding subtle floral and citrus notes to the drink.

After the ingredients are combined, give them a shake, strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime.

Adding freshly squeezed juice will boost flavors without added sugars.

Vanilla Pear Margarita

If summer hasn’t entirely made an appearance by the time Cinco de Mayo rolls around, these classic winter flavors will keep you cozy on a cool spring day. And while it may seem like a curious mix, this margarita just works.

Put ice, two ounces of tequila, four ounces of pear juice, half an ounce of simple syrup and lemon juice, and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla into a shaker. Shake until chilled, strain, and serve in a glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar instead of salt. Garnished with a pear slice, and you’ve got a flavorful and warm margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Whether you’re a traditionalist who likes to keep margaritas simple or a fruit fanatic who wants frozen, flavorful drinks, there’s a mix out there to make you and your guests happy. This Cinco de Mayo, try a new margarita recipe and let Minibar Delivery (MinibarDelivery.com) bring the ingredients directly to your door. With liquor, mixers, and other party favors delivered directly from local businesses, it’s the easiest way to keep the party going.

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Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, center, in white medical jumpsuit, was charged in Wishropp’s murder.

Wishropp lived in Far Rockaway at the time, and was eager to show off the large subwoofer speakers he had installed in his car. He introduced younger Stevenson to the hip-hop artist Notorious B.I.G., who himself had recently become the victim of gun violence.

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rap,” Stevenson said, and one of his fondest memories of his cousin.

Guartafierro said that Wishropp often helped dig out his neighbors during snowstorms and shoveled their walkways, and recalled how he helped console a neighbor whose father had recently died, even though Wishropp had just moved to the

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block. “He was the kind of person who would help if anyone needed it,” Guartafierro said.

“He helped everybody and anybody,” Stevenson added. “He had a big smile on his face, and always did it out of the kindness of his heart.”

With Wishropp gone, attention has turned to his children and how they will be supported going forward. The two teenage daughters who live with him, Guartafierro said, were devastated. “Those two girls loved him very much,” she said.

South High School Principal Maureen Henry sent a notification to the school community that checks or money orders could be dropped off at the school’s main office, but asked that donors write “Wishropp Family” in the memo section.

Stevenson set up a GoFundMe page for the family — in particular, he said, for one of Wishropp’s youngest children, who Stevenson said has special needs. Additionally, the South High cheer team set up a Meal Train to help pay for food for the family.

He and Wishropp were both avid gardeners, Vicari said, and he had planned to buy plants for their gardens, but now, he said, “That will never happen.”

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ray Wishropp, center, with his children. He was a family man, neighbors and family said.

continued from front page Street, said she had just seen him the previous evening. She was watering her plants when he arrived home, got out of his car and greeted her with a wave and a hello. “That was the last time I saw him,” she said. “It’s just so heartbreaking to know that he’s gone.”

Gus Vicari, Wishropp’s next-door neighbor for 12 years, said he had anxiously followed the news reports of the shooting, knowing that Wishropp worked at the supermarket.

“When we found out it was Ray that was shot, we were very shocked,” Vicari said.

Wi s h r o p p ’s killing came during a spate of recent mass esther shootings in the Guartafierro U.S. There have Valley Stream been seven so far this year, starting on Jan. 9, when five people were killed and two injured in what police described as a “murderous rampage” in Chicago and Evanston, Ill., according to news outlets. Mass shootings are typically defined as having four or more victims.

The frequency of the killings was not lost on Wishropp’s neighbors. “It’s getting so crazy,” Guartafierro said, “and I never thought something like this would impact someone right in our backyard, so close to home.”

Vicari said the incident raised concerns about the safety of retail employees and shoppers everywhere, recalling that his wife was held at gunpoint 20 years ago when she worked as a manager at a Kids R Us. “It triggers a lot of anxiety for me and my wife,” he said. You never know what can happen when you go to any store. It makes you think twice about going shopping.”

Wishropp was known to be friendly, kind and fun-loving. Stevenson, who was raised and lives in Canada, recounted his first meeting with his older cousin in the mid-1990s, when Stevenson was 12.

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Selection of providers in each category will be based on demonstrated knowledge of each of the above noted components and their integration in a security system framework. Additionally, relevant prior experience, problem resolution expertise, adherence to projected work schedules and agreed upon budgets/cost and references will play a critical role in the evaluation process.

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Todas las implique los gastos de personas que estén dinero por parte del registradas para votar en Distrito,autorizando el la reunión anual y la gravamen de impuestos, elección permanecerán o sobre cualquier otro registradas para todas las asunto que pueda ser futuras reuniones anuales presentado y especiales a menos que adecuadamente ante los no haya votado dentro de votantes, se llevará a cuatro años en cualquier cabo el martes 18 de elección anual o especial mayo de 2021.

Las o se mudefuera del urnas estarán abiertas Distrito o no sea para dicha votación ese calificado como día de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 votantedel Distrito. p.m., en los respectivos Inmediatamente después lugares de votación en de la finalización del cada distrito electoral registro, el registro se como se establece a presentará en la oficina continuación. del Secretario de Distrito AVISO SE DAADEMÁS, del Distrito en la Escuela que copies del William L. Buck, Horton Presupuesto Propuesto, Avenue, Valley Stream, y estableciendo los gastos permanecerá registrado de Valley Stream Union en esa oficina y estará Free School District No. abierto para su inspección Veinticuatro durante el por cualquier votante ciclo escolar 2021-2022, calificado del Distrito así como copias que establecen el Presupuesto entre las 9:00 a.m., y a Propuesto de gastos del las 3:00 p.m., en cada Distrito Escolar Central de uno de los cinco días Valley Stream durante el previos al día fijado para

la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado, (1de mayo de 2021), y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección.

No obstante la falta de registro en virtud de las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación antes prescritas, cualquier persona debidamente calificada para votar, debidamente registrada y calificada para votar de conformidad con lo dispuesto en la Ley Electoral General del Estado de Nueva York, tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión del 18al 20de mayo.

AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS, que la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos a la Propiedad Real requiere el Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro para adjuntar a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. El informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total evaluado del rollo de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará todo tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el importe acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas.

Además, el informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del Distrito.

PAPELETAS AUSENTES AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE QUE, de conformidad con la Ley deEducación, todas las personas que no puedan votar, en persona, en la elección antes mencionada, debido a una enfermedad de discapacidad física o debido a la ausencia del Condado de Nassau por motivos de deberes comerciales, vacaciones o detención en la cárcel a la espera de la acción de un Gran Jurado o a la espera de juicio o en prisión después de la condena por un delito distinto de un delito grave, pueden presentar una solicitud al Secretario de Distrito para una boleta de ausencia según lo dispuesto en la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación.

El Secretario de Distrito debe recibir una solicitud de boleta en ausencia no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección anual.

ElSecretario de Distrito debe recibir la aplicaciónication al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección anual si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al elector, o el día antes de la votación/elección anual

del presupuesto si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al elector o a su agente designado.

Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de ausencia enviada por correo, el Secretario de Distrito enviará la boleta a la dirección designada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección anual.

Una lista de todas las personas que se emiten papeletas en ausencia estará registrada ante el Secretario de Distrito y abierta para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9 a.m horas. y a las 3:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días previos a la fecha establecida para la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado (1de mayo de 2021), en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN AVISO SE DA POR LAPRESENTE, que el lugar en cada distrito electoral donde se llevará a cabo la elección anual y la votación y la descripción de cada distrito electoral es la siguiente: Distrito Electoral #1 generalmente abrazando el área del Distrito Norte de Sunrise Highway: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en el South Corona Avenue Firehouse en el lado oeste de Corona Avenue entre Jamaica Avenue y Hawthorne Avenue; Distrito Electoral #2 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela William L. Buck; Distrito Electoral #3 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Brooklyn Avenue School en Brooklyn Avenue y Fifth Street: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la Brooklyn Avenue School; Distrito Electoral #4 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre el presupuesto y votar por los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro.

Los límites de cada uno de esos distritos por calle, callejones y carreteras o de otro tipo, están contenidos en resoluciones de la Junta de Educación, de fecha 24 de marzo de 1964, y modificadas 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.

ELECCIÓN DE SÍNDICOS

AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS, que se llevará a cabo una elección el martes 18 de mayo de 2021, con el propósito de elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro. Habrá un miembro elegido para un período de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio, 2021 y terminando el 30 de junio de 2024, para suceder a Donna La Rocco, la última titular, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2021 y un miembro elegido para llenar el saldo de un mandato no inspirado que comienza el 18 de mayo de 2021 y expira el 30 de junio de 2022, para suceder a Joseph Shipley , cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2022 (cuyo escaño está actualmente en manos del designado Markus Wilson). Cada vacante es una oficina específica separada.

Las candidaturas para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación se harán por petición suscrita por nada menos que el 2% de la votación total o 25 electores calificados del Distrito,lo quesea mayor y presentado ante el Secretario de Distrito a más tardar el 1de abril9,2021 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m.m. en días escolares y a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. lunes, 19de abril, 2021. La petición de nominación se dirigirá al Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro y eximen el nombre y la residencia de cada elector calificado que suscriba la petición de nominación,y el nombre y la residencia del candidato,y describirán la vacante específica para la que está designado el candidato, incluyendo al menos la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular.

Los formularios para nominar peticiones 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. Veinte-Fnuestro.

El escáner de CC y los dispositivos de marca de papeletas tabulador y marca automática se utilizarán para la tabulación de todos los votos sobre las proposiciones y para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación.

La reunión para votar los gastos propuestos durante el ciclo escolar 2021-2022 y la elección de dos Fideicomisarios se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación y el Estado previamente aprobados por la Junta de Educación.

Registro AVISO SE DA POR LA

PRESENTE que ninguna persona podrá votar el 1 de mayo 8, 2021 a menos que esté registrada en el Distrito con fines de votación o de conformidad con la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York con fines de votación general.

Cualquier persona que desee registrarse, debe comparecer personalmente ante la Junta de Registro del Distrito en el lugar en adelante designado en una de las horas en adelante indicadas.

Con el propósito de preparar un registro de los electores calificados del Distrito, la Junta de Registro llevará a cabo un “registro continuo” de electores calificados en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito y durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. y a las 4:00 p.m. During los meses de julio y agosto, los votantes calificados pueden registrarse entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m.

Además, con el propósito de preparar un registro de los electores calificados, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el miércoles 12 demayo, 2021 entre el horario de 4:00 p.m. y a las 9:00 p.m., en la Escuela William L. Buck, durante ese tiempo y en el que los miembros de la Junta de Registro crearán unegister con los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que aparezcan personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa que son o demostrarán la satisfacción de los miembros de la Junta que son o tendrán derecho a votar en la elección especificada anteriormente.

AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como un votante calificado del distrito escolar.

Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud de voto militar.

Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro militar de votantes, una solicitud de voto militar o una papeleta militar por correo, transmisión facsímil o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de votación o boleta. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben ser recibidos en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de votación militar deben ser recibidas en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito por correo o en persona por también a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Ninguna papeleta militar será examinada a menos que sea devuelta por correo o

en persona y (1) recibida en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y mostrando una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un respaldo de recepción fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo de la mismo, con una fecha que se asocia no más tarde del día antes de la elección.

Por orden de la Consejería de Educación: Fechado el 16de marzo de2021. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Arroyo valle de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar No. Veinticuatro 125090 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION, AND BUDGET VOTE OF VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK TO BE HELD ON MAY 18, 2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 2021-2022; that such public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. via zoom. A link to the meeting will be provided on our website at www.valleystream13.com .

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the vote by the qualified voters of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen upon the following propositions and elections will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the polling places set forth herein, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on said day.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 DISTRICT THIRTEEN BUDGET The vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen for the school year 2021-2022 and authorizing the levy of taxes to meet the estimated expenditures of money during said school year will be held on May 18, 2021 as set forth

herein. Copies of the proposed budget, together with the text of any resolution which will be submitted to the voters as well as copies of the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District for the school year 2021-2022 may be obtained by any taxpayer of the School District at the Principal’s Office of each school building on each school day, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., during each of the 14 days preceding the voting day, except on Saturday, Sunday or holidays, and at such annual election.

Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the 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 the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 DISTRICT THIRTEEN EXPENDITURE FROM CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITION PROPOSITION: Expenditure of no more than $140,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 15, 2018, to finance projects for the acquisition and installation of smartboards and classroom redesign at the District’s facilities and sites.

Shall the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen be authorized to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 15, 2018 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement project of acquisition and installation of smartboards and classroom redesign at the District’s facilities and sites in the approximate amount of $140,000, 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 One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars $(140,000).

PROPOSITION NO. 3 DISTRICT THIRTEEN EXPENDITURE FROM CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITION

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PROPOSITION: Expenditure of no more than $2,300,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 15, 2018, to finance capital improvement projects including extension and renovation of classroom space at the James A. Dever Elementary School and board room and business office renovation and redesign.

Shall the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen be authorized to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 15, 2018 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: extension and renovation of classroom space at the James A. Dever Elementary School and board room and business office renovation and redesign in the approximate amount of $2,300,000 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 Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars $(2,300,000).

PROPOSITION NO. 4 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2021-2022 be approved 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.

PROPOSITION NO. 5 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL VOTER PROPOSITION SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of three million six hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($3,650,000) from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Replacement of Boilers at North Junior/Senior High School and South Junior/Senior High School, all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.

ELECTION OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that for the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen, an election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the same times and at the same polling places as set forth herein.

The following are the vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education: a)The office of Jennifer Oliveri, a member of the Board of Education, for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024. b).The office of William P. Stris, a member of the Board of Education, for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024.

NOMINATION PETITIONS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that each vacancy is a separate, specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office.

Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, must state the residence of each signer, must state the name and residence of the candidate, and must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of the office and the name of the last incumbent.

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. except that on the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the date set for election of trustees, namely Monday, April 19, 2021, nominating petitions may be filed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The deadline for submitting petitions is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021.

No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office on the Board of Education. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.

In the event of the physical absence of the District Clerk from the District, nominating petitions are to be received and acted upon by the Acting District Clerk in the same manner as required of the District Clerk.

Voting machines will be used for the tabulation of all votes upon propositions and the election of Trustees. The meeting and the election will be conducted according to the Education Law and the rules previously adopted by the Board of Education.

REGISTRATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT qualified voters may register to vote no later than May 11, 2021 by emailing a completed registration form to districtclerk@valleystrea m13.com or by dropping

the registration form in the locked box which will be available in front of the administration building during normal business hours.

Registration forms are on our website at www.valleystream13.com .

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration of this School District shall meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting of 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 District election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been 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 the four calendar years (2017-2020) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

The register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk at James A. Dever School, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021; and at each polling place on election day.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk, or downloaded from our website at www.valleystream13.com under Board of Education.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day

of the election except Sunday.

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 13 by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@valleystrea m13.com or fax sent to 516-825-2537.

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 22, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@valleystrea m13.com or fax sent to 516-825-2537. 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 22, 2021. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 18, 2021 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 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.

ELECTION DISTRICTS The boundaries of the four election districts are

as previously adopted by the Board of Education by a resolution adopted on January 28, 1959, and which resolution is filed in the minutes of the District Clerk’s Office.

The places of voting and the general boundaries of the election districts are: Election District One The place of voting will be the Wheeler Avenue School, Wheeler Avenue and Rockaway Parkway, Valley Stream.

Said District is the area in the vicinity of the Wheeler Avenue School and the southwesterly portion of the District.

Election District Two The place of voting will be the James A. Dever School, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream.

Said District is the area in the vicinity of the James A. Dever School and the southeasterly portion of the District.

Election District Three The place of voting will be the Howell Road School, Howell Road and Dana Avenue, Valley Stream. Said District is the area in the vicinity of the Howell Road School and the northwesterly portion of the District.

Election District Four The place of voting will be the Willow Road School, Willow Road and Catalpa Drive, Franklin Square. Said District is the area in the vicinity of the Willow Road School and the northeasterly portion of the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.

Dated: March 23, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, VALLEY STREAM UNION Valley Stream, New York FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK MaryAnn Rosamilia District Clerk 125138 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York will be held in the James A. Dever School for District No. 13 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, in the William L. Buck School for District No. 24 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, and for District No. 30 in the Shaw Avenue School on Monday, May 10, 2021, 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 the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-22 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 18, 2021.

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 School District No. 13, School District No. 24 & School District No. 30 beginning April 28, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays at the Office of District Clerk, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, New York.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in District No. 30, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in District No. 24, and from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in District No. 13, 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 2021 22 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2.Proposition authorizing the Board of Education to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of three million six hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($3,650,000) from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Replacement of Boilers at North Junior/Senior High School and South Junior/Senior High School, all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.

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 2021-22, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning April 28, 2021, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Office, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, New York and at each schoolhouse in the High School 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 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 bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

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.

In District No. 13, all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law may register at the Wheeler Avenue School, the James A. Dever School, the Howell Road School and the Willow Road School, any day up until Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., except

Saturday, Sunday, and school vacations and at such times that the school facilities are open. The Board of Registration shall meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District for said annual District election, at which time any person shall 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.

In District No. 30, the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the Clear Stream Avenue School, the Shaw Avenue School, and the Forest Road School, on Tuesday, May 12, 2021, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., 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 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.

In addition, open registration will be conducted through May 12, 2021, during the hours for enrollment of children for a school term at each of the District schools and from 8:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:00 o’clock p.m. (Prevailing Time) at the office of the District Clerk, at the Administration Offices, 175 North Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York.

In District No. 24, for the purpose of registering all qualified voters, the Board of Registration shall conduct a continuous registration of the qualified voters during the hours of enrollment of children for a school term at the principal’s office of each schoolhouse and at the office of the District Clerk of District No. 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

During the months of July and August, in the office of the District Clerk, qualified voters may register during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law in District No. 24 at the William L.

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Buck School on Tuesday, May 12, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 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 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.

The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the district offices of Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30, Valley Stream, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District, beginning on May 13, 2021, 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 noon, on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the District Office, 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 18, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in District No. 30, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, in District No. 24 and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, in District No. 13, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 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 18, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerks in Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk from where they were obtained at

least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerks of Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30 no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerks of Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30 on and after Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 18, 2021, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place(s) at 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 qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30, may request an application for a military ballot in person, by email, or by fax during school business hours from the District Clerks in Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 18, 2021 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 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 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 District Clerk, Board of Education at the District Office, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, New York, prevailing 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; 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 79 qualified voters of the District; 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: The eleven election districts into which the Valley Stream Central High School District has been divided have compound numbers (first portion of the number indicates the Union Free School District, and the second portion of the number indicates the election district within the Union Free School District) and are as follows: 13 1: The place of voting is the Wheeler Avenue School; 13 2: the place of voting is the James A. Dever School; 13 3: the place of voting is the Howell Road School; 13 4: the place of voting is the Willow Road School.

24 1: the place of voting is the South Corona Avenue Firehouse, between Jamaica Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue; 24 2: the place of voting is the William L. Buck School; 24 3: the place of voting is the Brooklyn Avenue School; 24 4: the place of voting is the Robert W. Carbonaro School; 30-1: the place of voting is the Clear Stream Avenue School; 30 2: the place of voting is the Shaw Avenue School; 30 3: the place of voting is the Forest Road School.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York March 26, 2021

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Valley Stream, New York Kristina Howley, District Clerk 125264

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTY TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK 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 10, 2021, 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 the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2021-22 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 18, 2021.

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 Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 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 18, 2021, 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 2021-22 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.

2.For the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty to be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) from the Capital Reserve Funds established on May 17, 2016 and May 15, 2018 from fund balances for the purpose of completing capital improvements, including but not limited to reconstruction of current facilities, addition of

instructional classrooms, replacement of air handling, ventilation and heat generation systems, ceilings, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, interior doors and walls, floor tile, water filtration systems, upgrade of electrical and heating distribution, site improvements, masonry repairs, security upgrades, technology upgrades, and site sanitary district wide, all of the above to include labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs associated therewith.

3.To adopt the annual budget of the Valley Stream Central High School District for the fiscal year 2021-22 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 three million six hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($3,650,000) from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Replacement of Boilers at North Junior/Senior High School and South Junior/Senior High School, all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs associated therewith.

5.To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2026 to succeed Kenneth Cummings, whose term expires on June 30, 2021.

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 2021-22, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 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 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.

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 19, 2021, 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 2019 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 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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 Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021, 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 18, 2021, 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 2022 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 18, 2021.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 9, 2021; 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 applications may not be returned to the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 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 18, 2021, 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 23, 2021. A military voter may request and return the application in person, by mail, by email to jcarson@vs30.org, or by fax at (516) 706-1177.

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

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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 23, 2021. 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 19, 2021, 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 Steam 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 23, 2021

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTY Town of Hempstead, Nassau County Valley Stream, New York Janet S. Carson, District Clerk 125192

Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four NOTICE OF VOTE ON BUDGETS,PROPOSITIONS, REGISTRATION,HEARING, ELECTION OF TRUSTEES & ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Education Law, the day designated for holding the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, is the 18th day of May, 2021, for the transaction of business authorized by the Education Law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with Education Law, the vote of the qualified voters, upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four, of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, for the school year 2021-2022 , and upon any propositions involving the expenditures of monies by the District, authorizing the levy of taxes, or upon any other matter which may be properly brought before the voters, will be held on

Tuesday, May 18 , 2021 .

The polls will be open for said vote on that day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the respective polling places in each election district as set forth below.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that copies of the Proposed Budget, setting forth the expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four during the school year 2021 - 2022 , as well as copies setting forth the Proposed Budget of expenditures of the Valley Stream Central High School District during the school year 2021 - 2022 , together with the text of any resolutions to be presented to the voters, may be obtained on the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four’s website and at the principal’s office in each building within the District on each day between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., during each of the 14 calendar days preceding the voting day, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, for the purpose of discussion of the aforesaid expenditure of funds and budgeting thereof, a public hearing will be held on the day of May 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York in the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with the permanent registration provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York now in effect, a permanent registration procedure of the District has been adopted by the Board of Education. Every person who is registered to vote at the annual meeting and election will remain registered for all future annual and special meetings unless he or she has failed to vote within four years at any annual or special election or he or she moves out of the District or otherwise become not qualified as a District voter.

Immediately upon the completion of the register, the register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk of the District at the William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, and will remain on file at that office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday, (May 15, 2021 ), and at each polling place on election day.

Notwithstanding lack of registration under the provisions of the

Education Law as herein above prescribed, any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is duly registered and qualified to vote pursuant to the provisions of the General Election Law of the State of New York, will be entitled to vote at the meeting on May 18, 2021.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. The exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, the exemption report will be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Education Law, all persons who are unable to vote, in person, at the aforesaid election, by reason of illness of physical disability or because of absence from Nassau County by reason of business duties, vacation or detention in jail awaiting action by a Grand Jury or awaiting trial or in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony, may submit an application to the District Clerk for an absentee ballot as provided for in Section 2018-a of the Education Law. An application for an absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the Annual Election.

The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the Annual Election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Annual Budget Vote/Election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the district Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election.

A list of all persons who are issued absentee ballots will be on file with the District Clerk and open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the

hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the date set forth for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday (May 15, 2021), in the office of the District Clerk.

ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES 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 #1 generally 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 #2 generally 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 #3 generally 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 #4 generally 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.

ELECTION OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, for the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Education of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four.

There will be one member elected for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Donna La Rocco, the last incumbent, whose terms of office expires on June 30, 2021 and one member elected to fill the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 18, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2022, to succeed Joseph Shipley, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2022 (which seat is presently held by appointee Markus Wilson). Each vacancy is a

separate specific office.

Nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education will be made by petition subscribed by no less than 2% of the total vote or 25 qualified electors of the District, whichever is greater and filed with the District Clerk no later than April 19, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021.

The nominating petition will be directed to the District Clerk of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four and will state the name and residence of each qualified elector subscribing the nominating petition, and name and residence of the candidate, and describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of office and name of the last incumbent. 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.

The DC Scanner and Tabulator and Automark Ballot Mark Devices will be used for the tabulation of all votes upon propositions and for the election of members of the Board of Education.

The meeting to vote on proposed expenditures during the school year 2021-2022 and the election of two Trustees will be conducted according to the Education Law and Rule previously adopted by the Board of Education.

REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that no person will be allowed to vote on May 18, 2021 unless he or she is registered with the District for voting purposes or pursuant to the Election Law of the State of New York for general voting purposes.

Any person wishing to register, must appear personally before the Board of Registration of the District at the place hereinafter designated at one of the times hereinafter stated.

For the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District, the Board of Registration will conduct a “continuous registration” of qualified voters at the office of the District Clerk and during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During the months of July and August, qualified voters may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

In addition, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified

voters, the Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the William L. Buck School, during which time and which place members of the Board of Registration will create a register with the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, providing they are known to be or prove to the satisfaction of the Board members that they are or will be entitled to vote at the above specified election.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail or in person by also no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021.

No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated be not later than the day before the election.

By order of the Board of Education: Dated March 16, 2021. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi , School District Clerk Board of Education Valley Stream School District No. Twenty-Four 125088 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580, until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on the 13th day of May 2021 at which time they will be opened and read, and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the purchase of: A) ROAD AND BUILDING MATERIALS B) MISCELLANEOUS STEEL AND ALUMINUM MATERIALS C) ASSORTED LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS D) ASSORTED PARKS GROUNDSKEEPING MATERIALS The Bid Documents and Specifications are available to mail by calling the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village at 516-592-5106 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. excluding weekends or e-mail vsclrk5@vsvny.org.

All bids shall be submitted upon the forms provided therefor by the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream and shall exclude all Federal, State and local taxes. No Bid Bond is required.

All materials and supplies are to be furnished between the date of acceptance of the bid and May 31, 2022, in such quantities as may be needed by the Village.

Prices shall remain in effect for one (1) year from June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022.

The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the whole or in part and to waive any informality of bids and to accept the bid and award the Contract to the lowest, responsible, formal Bidder deemed most favorable to the interest of the Village of Valley Stream therefor, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law. Dated: Valley Stream, New York April 29, 2021 JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 125579 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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A. Yes, I agree.

Pressure-treated lumber, intended for outdoor use, can be dangerous, but the beam with the steel plate is also a problem. There’s a reason that when you go to a big-box store or lumberyard, the lumber is separated into two areas, treated and untreated.

There’s also a reason the big-box stores stopped letting customers cut treated onte eeper lumber in the store.

Pressure-treated lumber, developed over 100 years ago, was created by forcing chemicals into lumber using giant pressure chambers. Treatment was intended to keep lumber from being eaten by microbes, insects and termites, and it has worked well, but with unintended consequences. The poisons used in the lumber were studied and shown to cause respiratory ailments, and in some cases, repeated or prolonged contact led to skin cancer.

Although poison formulas have been changed to be safer, imagine getting a splinter from the local playground jungle gym. It’s easy to understand why school systems across the country replaced the outdoor play equipment with plastic, steel and painted products.

The best place for treated lumber in a building is the closest to where most insects can enter, near the ground. The base plates that connect the floors to the foundation are usually treated lumber, along with an expandable foam and a copper or plastic rigid sheet called a termite shield. If the materials are installed correctly, the invaders can’t get into the house. Because the base plate is generally covered with other materials or in a place that isn’t as occupied, it’s safer than in the general living spaces above.

The steel-to-wood connection is dangerous for the separate reason that the chemicals used to treat lumber are very corrosive to metal, to the point that a steel plate inserted between two pieces of lumber to form what’s called a “flitch plate beam” could actually corrode and weaken to collapse in only a few years after it was made.

Since lumber used for decks is generally treated lumber for outdoor use, it is mostly recommended for the structural parts underneath, and not the exposed parts. Outdoors, the off-gassing of poisons used to treat the lumber is most often not considered harmful, although highly sensitive people may still be affected. I haven’t read specific studies on this, but understand that the use of poisons and pesticides outdoors can still have a profound effect on those people. So use gloves when handling treated lumber, don’t use it indoors and coat or cover the exposed lumber, especially in areas where food will be served. Good luck!

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nce upon a time, partisan politics was a simple business.

There were two major parties, and they both had simple strategies for staying in power. The voters were attracted to either the Democrats or the Republicans based on their philosophy and the vision of their party leaders. Elections were won or lost based on the strength of the party machines and their loyal soldiers.

But the politics of yesterday have disappeared, and the parties will never look the JERRY same again. Both are currently split KREMER into two factions.

If you’re a Republican at the national level, you’re either pro-Donald Trump or anti-Trump. And if you’re a Democrat, you’re either a traditional middle-of-theroad true believer or a so-called progressive. And regrettably, neither of the factions in either party is prepared to work with the other side.

The next important election will take place in 2022. The final tallies will determine which party will control the House

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and the Senate. President Biden needs a Democratic Party victory to help him get his programs through Congress. The Republicans want to regain power so they can be better positioned to retake the White House in 2024. But the GOP proTrump wing and the Democratic progressives are not on the same playing field as the parties’ two traditional wings.

The pro-Trump Republicans are prepared to take on the favored party candidates because the former president is looking to punish any candidates who voted to impeach him. The progressive Democrats are anxious to gain power and influence and have no loyalty to the party. A case in point illustrating the Republicans’ challenge is Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, a loyal party member who occasionally casts a vote with the Democrats on an issue of conscience. She gets a 98 percent rating on voting with her fellow Republicans, but her vote to impeach President Trump put her in the Trump doghouse, and she is now threatened with a primary challenge.

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her contest if she decides to run for reelection. She will not be easy to beat under any circumstances. She is the second-most-senior woman in the Senate.

She won one of her elections as a write-in candidate after losing the party nomination. Her father was governor of Alaska. But despite her strong credentials, the former president has vowed to challenge her.

Incumbent Democrats aren’t having any easier time with their progressive wing. Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has been a well-respected member of Congress since 1993. She has been the sponsor of numerous bills that have advanced women’s causes, and chairs the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members on both sides of the aisle describe her as fair and progressive.

But that isn’t enough for the group known as the Justice Democrats. They have selected a candidate to oppose her, claiming that she must be defeated because she is part of the “establishment.” For the past 50-plus years, it has been very rare for any Democrat from New York to have enough seniority to hold a key House chairmanship, but

epublicans are vexed by pro-Trumpers, and Democrats by their young progressives.

Maloney’s status doesn’t dissuade the progressive Democrats.

In recent years, they have won a number of contests, starting with the election of Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. She has become nationally known because of her constant media presence, and was able to defeat incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary for the 2018 midterm election, primarily because Crowley treated the contest lightly. Even though he spent over $3 million in his effort to get reelected, his failure to campaign actively cost him his seat in the House.

Last year, the progressive group managed to unseat Rep. Eliot Engel, mostly because Engel failed to pay attention to his district, especially during the coronavirus crisis.

In the months ahead, the Republican pro-Trump faction and the Democratic progressives will give the two party establishments plenty of heartaches. It will be a test of whether there is any life left in the traditional party structure, but the odds aren’t very good.

Jerry Kremer was a state 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.

College of hard knocks: the pandemic of 2020-21

id we graduate yet?

This was the college we neither applied to nor wanted to attend. This was the education we could have lived without. This was the schooling that killed a half-million of us.

This was the time, 14 months and counting, that we learned more than we could have imagined about our own strengths and weaknesses.

You never wish for tragedy as a character-building exercise, but when human beings confront extraordinary challenge, RANDI they often grow in KREISS unexpected ways.

Have you thought about what you’ve learned since last spring, when we realized we would all be long haulers in some way?

After a time of intense anxiety, I learned that I needed to devote myself to activities that were all-consuming and demanding of my attention. That was both good and difficult, since concentrating was hard when I kept drifting into “what-if ” scenarios. I spent some of my time in Florida and I drove inland, past the coastal towns to orchid farms and

nurseries in the boondocks. I discovered that wandering through the orchid houses was safe. The orchids bobbed in the breeze, and the kaleidoscope of colors and shapes became my fascination for the day.

I learned, too, that what I read or watched on TV mattered during difficult times.

I needed to read historical fiction that brought me out of my own place and time.

On television, I tuned out the news after the presidential election, and tuned in to documentaries, mostly nature (See “Chasing Coral”). I was having Covid nightmares at the time that I could not have had before the pandemic. In the dreams I would walk into a crowded room and suddenly realize that everyone was sick, and I would get sick, too. Shutting out the news helped.

For a long time, I measured my days in a completely different way from the “before times.” While two years ago I might have been running around all day, the pandemic day was pared down to the basics. I might take a walk in the morning, then conduct all work and pastimes online, cook a meal, and go to bed.

I learned how brave and plucky and smart my grown kids and niece and

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nephew are while raising teens and toddlers and infants in the worst of times.

They all worked and kept house and nursed babies and didn’t go mad. The grandkids toughed out constant disappointments and cancellations.

Learning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson. I always assumed we were better than that, that if any country in the world could deal effectively with a global pandemic, it would be us. Yet the messaging from the federal government and from our scientists was distressingly inadequate. We were distinctly unexceptional.

Post-pandemic, we need to educate, fund and support science and scientists and never again let politics trump scientific evidence.

But I learned that, even coming from behind, America can do the right stuff, develop vaccines and get them into people, millions of whom are still skeptical about the shots. And haven’t we all been schooled in the anti-science thinking that abounds? We need to push the education pedal to the floor and raise a new generation of critical thinkers.

I asked my kids and grandkids to tell me what they learned over the pandemic

earning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson.

year. One said he learned that so many joyful family times together have nothing to do with paid events. Another said, “There is no better place to be than out in nature.” Another said, “I learned not to worry about things I can’t control … I’m very happy being surrounded with a fraction of the people I previously interacted with.”

One of the grandkids, 15, said, “I learned that physical interaction with others is essential for your mind.” The preteen said, “Humans are very resourceful although most people struggle with change.” A 14-year-old said, “I thought it was cool that people just adapted super quickly to living in a whole new way,” and the 18-year-old said, “Online does not always mean more efficient.”

I learned that the little things that irritate an individual in isolation with a longtime partner, as in a 53-year marriage, are like grains of sand in an oyster.

Sometimes you get a pearl, an appreciation for the love and support that endures.

The most important lesson of Pandemic 2020-21: We’re still in school. It’s not over. We may have to dig deeper and find more strength and forbearance, and I believe we will.

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49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute.

We at the Herald offer our deepest sympathies to the Wishropp family. We also want to express our appreciation to the officers of the Nassau County and Hempstead village police departments, who quickly tracked down the alleged shooter and apprehended him without further violence. Their professionalism was on full display that terrible day.

The gunman, who was reportedly overly flirtatious with another employee, had met with a manager and requested a transfer to another supermarket. When he didn’t get what he wanted, he left the store, but returned 40 minutes later and started firing, police said. In addition to Wishropp, two other employees were injured in the attack.

It was an all-too-familiar scenario in America, particularly these days — another life extinguished all too easily, all too quickly, all too early, leaving another family in a state of our mourning and shock.

We are, seemingly, in a perpetual state of mourning and shock in the United States. Since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, when we pledged to never allow another mass shooting like this to happen again after 26 were killed, there have been hundreds of these shootings across the country.

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letters Many thanks to our first responders To the Editor: On April 20, our community was confronted with the horrific news of another mass shooting, this time close to home. One person was killed and two others injured when a gunman opened fire inside the West Hempstead Stop & Shop. My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

I want to thank the first responders, police officers and detectives who apprehended the suspect without incident following a brief search. Their quick response provided critical aid to those injured in the shooting and brought a measure of calm to an otherwise chaotic scene.

This doesn’t happen by accident; it is the result of diligent training and coordination with other law enforcement agencies. Within minutes, our schools were secured thanks to the protocols enacted in response to the

Few rise to the level of Sandy Hook or the Route 91 Harvest music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which 61 were killed and 411 injured. Most are smaller shootings, with a half-dozen or fewer victims. In fact, the Stop & Shop shooting would not be registered as a mass shooting on FBI statistics lists. For that, four people or more must be killed, according to the Congressional Research Service.

When looking at mass shootings more expansively, factoring in the number killed and injured, there have been 2,654 mass shootings since Sandy Hook — nearly 300 a year, or close to one a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Astoundingly, though, mass shootings account for only 2 percent of all murders in the U.S. In 2017, more than 11,000 people were murdered by gun; in 2018, 10,440; and in 2019, 10,258 — an average of 30 people a day. Think about that for a moment. Let the numbers sink in. At some point, we must wake up and own up to our reality: America is a murderous nation.

That fact does not comport with our image as a shining city on a hill, a beacon of freedom and democracy for all the world to emulate. Gun violence is our national psychosis, and we must act to reverse course. Instead we seem to thrust ever forward to new and unspeakable levels of violence.

Over the past year, when so much of the nation was on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, we saw a merciful respite from mass shootings. All

seemed relatively quiet. Then, as the country started to open up again this spring, they began anew, as if, during the past year, a temporary truce had been drawn up and the fighting had stopped, only to be reignited by a single violent act that triggered a cascade of more and more shootings.

As a nation, we must commit to ending the killings through a science-based approach to violence reduction. Long Islanders can be thankful that Northwell Health committed $1 million to establish a Center for Gun Violence Prevention in 2019. That December, the health system, one of the largest in the country, held its first Gun Violence Prevention Forum in December, followed by its second last December.

Our elected leaders and community activists need to become more vocal on this issue — seeking studies, as Northwell has done, to understand more fully the stranglehold that gun violence has on the nation, while at the same time calling for common-sense legislation to reduce the number of killings.

In New York, it’s easy to ignore the issue. The state has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws — and one of the country’s lowest death-by-gun rates. We will never, however, feel truly safe across this land until all states realize the importance of more stringent gun regulations in promoting public safety.

The Stop & Shop shooting reminded us, in no uncertain terms, that gun violence can erupt anywhere, at any moment, in America.

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or 19 years I have called the United States my home, my safe place and a country that I dearly love.

Yet it continues to deny me recognition as one of its own as a result of my immigration status. I have lived here longer than in the country of my birth, and I have learned to love every little thing that makes America America, from its language to its seasons, its food and its noise, even its fast-paced lifestyle.

I was born in Ecuador and came to the U.S. when I was 14. As a eLiana Deferred Action Childhood FernanDeZ for Arrivals, or DACA, recipient, I have been able to finish college and buy a home — but my life has been measured in two-year increments.

Soon after I arrived in this country, I realized that many of my dreams would not come true because I was missing one piece of the puzzle — “legal status.” I have never let my immigration status define who I am or what I can achieve, but the reality is that it has presented a

series of obstacles that have been hard to overcome.

In June 2012, President Barack Obama announced that he would sign an executive order called DACA to protect young people who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. That took my life and dreams on a completely different, and revolutionary, path. The DACA program has been my safeguard, even if I must renew my status every two years. The program has also allowed me to become vocal and get involved in the immigrant rights movement, through which I witnessed some of the worst of this country’s tendencies during the Trump administration.

Many undocumented immigrants like me became easy prey for President Donald Trump, who constantly forced us to fight back against all of the anti-immigrant sentiment and policies that were unleashed during his presidency. Defending DACA on the streets, and in the courts, where I served as one of the plaintiffs against Trump for unlawfully ending the program, has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

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’ve been able to finish college and buy a home, but life is measured two years at a time.

Letters many shootings we have seen across the country over the past several years. Students across Nassau County spent the day in lockdown as parents worried about their safety, in scenes that have become all too common in our society.

All of this, though, could have been much worse if it were not for the brave men and women of the Nassau County Police Department, led by Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and those from the cooperating agencies. They did their jobs with professionalism, stepped up when we needed them most and, most important, worked with the community to apprehend a dangerous suspect.

Last year, Nassau County was ranked the safest community in America by U.S. News & World Report, and yet even we are not immune to this epidemic plaguing our nation. This is beyond politics, and it’s up to all of us — Democrats and Republicans — to fight for a future free of senseless gun violence. I stand ready to do my part.

LAURA CURRAN Nassau County executive

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a movement delivered a DACA victory at the U.S. Supreme Court last June, and then in January, when President Biden was sworn in. Many promises were made on the campaign trail last year that led me to believe that a legislative solution would finally be introduced to protect people like me and the rest of the 11 million undocumented people in this country.

Then, on March 18, HR6, also known as the Dream and Promise Act, was passed by the House of Representatives, promising a pathway to legalization for an estimated 3.1 million people, including DACA and Temporary Protective Status, or TPS, recipients.

Passage of the bill can be credited to the immigrant youth and community that for years has led the fight to build a movement to provide our people with respect, dignity and the pathway to citizenship that we deserve. The bill’s success in the House brings the promise of long-overdue relief to millions of undocumented youth and TPS holders who have organized, rallied in the streets, shared their stories and flooded the halls of Congress.

The vote brought me one step closer to

ensuring that I will be able to have permanent protections in this country and remain together with my children and family.

Nonetheless, as our immigrant community celebrates the bill’s passage, it is crucial to recognize that the legislation has problems that must be fixed. It includes harmful measures that rely on our unjust, discriminatory criminal legal system. It leaves out community members who should be eligible for a pathway to citizenship, but would not be simply because they might have been caught up in the legal system.

I know we face an uphill battle to pass this legislation in the Senate, but we urge senators to take up the bill quickly, and call on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately remove the harmful provisions, reject any additions that would further criminalize members of our community and move swiftly to pass this measure.

Eliana Fernández, of Patchogue, is lead organizer at the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization, and a plaintiff in Wolf v. Batalla Vidal, one of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals cases decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that President Trump’s efforts to end DACA were unlawful.

Framework by Robert Fitzpatrick

Kreiss exhibiting some of the worst symptoms — so much so that she describes President Joe Biden with such fictional virtues as gravitas, stability and walking in step with diverse groups of Americans because he knows them well.

Is Kreiss really describing Biden, the 2021 version? Her ode to Joe reminds me of a CNN reporter last summer who told a TV audience how peaceful that day’s demonstrations were as the burning buildings behind him lit up the night sky.

DAN CARROLL East Meadow

Dine out, even now To the Editor: In these difficult economic times, it is especially important to patronize your local neighborhood restaurants, not only during Long Island Restaurant Week, April 25-May 2, but all year round. As more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, it is safer to dine out. There are so many great restaurants across Nassau County to choose from.

My wife and I don’t mind occasionally paying a little more to help our local restaurants survive. Don’t forget your cook and server. We try to tip 20 percent of the total bill, including taxes. If it’s an odd amount, we round up to the next dollar.

If we can afford to eat out, we can afford

Planting Fields Arboretum — Oyster Bay

an extra dollar tip. When ordering takeout, we always leave a dollar or two for the waiter or cook. It is appreciated.

Remember, these people are our neighbors. Our local entrepreneurs work long hours, pay taxes and provide local

employment. If we don’t patronize our local restaurants to shop and eat, they don’t eat, either.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck

VALLEY STREAM HERALD — April 29, 2021

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Give DACA recipients their full rights

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