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Brooklyn Ave.’s special ed. kids: Are they failing?

By JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

Courtesy Valley Stream District 24

Valley Stream District 24 joined 15 other Long Island schools that are struggling academically on the state’s list of schools needing improvement based on student performance in the 2022-23 academic year.

It’s not a list any school or school district wants to see its name on.

The state Education Department’s needs-improvement list, of schools in the bottom 5 percent of academic performance, is published every year, and the Valley Stream District 24 Brooklyn Avenue School made the list for 2022-23.

The aim of the accountability rating, mandated by federal and state law, is to identify struggling schools whose low-performing students are in need of extra support and to push school administrators to taking steps to improve performance.

The state held off on releasing its ratings over the past three years due to the pandemic, amid widespread classroom disruption during which state testing was either out of the question, or its results too incomplete for meaningful evaluation.

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Homeowners who grieve their taxes can save money

By NIColE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

Taxes are a certainty in life.

Residents’ property taxes fund schools, special districts such as water, sanitation and sewers, as well as county and town municipalities.

However, homeowners can save money on their property taxes each year when they file for exemptions, or grievances, with the county and state. As of 2020, in Valley Stream, the median property tax was around $9,700.

During a Sept. 27 Franklin Square Civic Association meeting, homeowners from across

the South Shore were encouraged to learn how they could lower their tax burden. Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, who attended the meeting, told community members about the opportunities available to them when they grieve their taxes.

County data shows that for the 2023-24 tax year, 69 percent of property owners who grieved their tax assessment won reductions.

On average, homeowners w h o g r i e ve d t h e i r t a x e s throughout Nassau saved $81 in county taxes, $67 in Hempstead town taxes and $422 across the county in different school dis-

tricts. This despite massively expensive efforts by the county to update the tax rolls for accuracy starting in 2020 in its reassessment process.

“The moral of the story is: grieve your taxes,” Phillips said.

“Because if you don’t, your neighbor is.”

When homeowners win their grievance cases, those who do not appeal for reductions must make up the difference in taxes, leading them to foot higher bills.

That’s a reality that some lawmakers say has created unfair inequities for certain families who don’t grieve and shoulder a larger-than-anticipated share of the tax burden.

The process takes about one or two hours to complete. Homeowners can follow a YouTube tutorial on how to file a tax grievance at bit.ly/GrievanceTutorial.

Tax grievance firms can also help homeowners with the process if they don’t have the time to file on their own. However, Phillips said the cost of their

services can sometimes be equal to or greater than the amount taxpayers can get back. The Assessment Review Commission, she said, reviews appeals on a fair and equal basis, so residents can feel secure filing either way.

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HERALD SchoolS Shaw’s student artwork hits the Barclays Three Valley Stream 30 students’ artworks were among those featured during The Basquiat Project Art Show held at the Barclays Center on Sept. 16. This was the third exhibition of its kind, which brought students together to learn more about Brooklyn’s JeanMichel Basquiat. Led by art teacher Paul Farinacci, three students from Shaw Avenue Elementary — Aliza Jahan, Rostislav Nartikov, and Aaliya Traore — were chosen to debut their work, which they completed as second graders.

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a Puerto Rican and Haitian American artist known for his neo-expressionist paintings and graffiti art. Basquiat is widely recognized for popularizing black heritage in his street art and used his artwork as a creative outlet to express himself and address social justice issues.

“It was so exciting to have all three of our submissions accepted and to be the only school from Long Island represented,” Farinacci said. “Like Basquiat, my young artists used their art to explore their personal experiences and interactions with others as well as commenting on the world around them.”

Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France was inspired by the student’s work. “This project gave our Global Leaders of Tomorrow an opportunity to express themselves through meaningful and socially relevant art,” she said.

Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 30

–Juan Lasso

Students Aliza Jahan, Rostislav Nartikov, and Aaliya Traore had their works featured at The Basquiat Project Art Show at the Barclays Center.

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November and December,” Massa said.

“Donations are typically low in September and October, so we do a food drive Libraries remain the hub of their in those months.”

Massa added that personal hygiene communities, and one way they are serving neighbors is by coordinating products — like diapers, menstrual pads and razors — are not covered by efforts to help those in need.

As part of the Great Give Back — a the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance community service program started in Program.

“People who are struggling have to S u f fo l k C o u n t y a n d n ow o f f e re d throughout the state — many Nassau pay for these items,” Massa said.

The East Rockaway library will County libraries are helping their communities by initiating service projects donate the items to the Mary Brennan INN, a Long Island non-profit that helps throughout October.

The program started in 2017 when the hungry and homeless. Massa said the Suffolk County Public Library that each year, the library collects Directors Association and the Suffolk enough items to fill up her Jeep.

“It’s a really cool event and makes Cooperative Library System sought a way to help communities. The program me happy that we can use our public place to collect items,” soon spread throughout the Massa said. “East Rockastate and last year, 299 New way comes through pretty York libraries participated great for us.” and more than 27,000 items For each local library, were collected and donated. giving back means some“A few colleagues and thing different, which adds myself wanted to create an to the effectiveness of the event in Suffolk County countywide program. In that brought positivity to ROByN GiLLOON Malverne, the library is colour communities and lecting items to send care showed that libraries are a director, packa g es to de ployed central hub for giving back Lynbrook Public troops, veterans, wounded and creating good,” said Library heroes and first-responders Derek Ivie, youth services through Operation Graticoordinator of the Suffolk tude. The library is encouraging chilCooperative Library System.

Nassau libraries have offered hun- dren to make cards to show appreciadreds of service-oriented projects, tion.

“Kids are going to make cards to including food and pet supply drives and clean-ups of parks, according to show gratitude to those who served or Renee McGrath, manager of youth ser- are currently serving,” Carol Lagos, director of the Malver ne Public vices for the Nassau Library System.

“The Great Give Back enables our Library, said.

Malverne is collecting puzzle books, member libraries to offer their patrons an opportunity to participate in a day card games and other new items in of service-oriented projects,” McGrath their original packaging. Donations can be dropped off during library hours, said.

This year’s event will take place on from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3. Donation Oct. 21, but many libraries are offering boxes have been set up in the front lobby. Lagos said community service projects throughout October. Dozens of Nassau libraries are participating, hours will be awarded to those who parincluding Valley Stream, East Rocka- ticipate.

The West Hempstead Public Library way, Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempis hosting the Town of Hempstead’s stead and Lynbrook.

In Valley Stream, the Waldinger Mobile Adoption Unit on Oct. 21, from Memorial Library is joining forces with noon to 3 p.m. Neighbors can see some the village’s Beautification Committee cute and cuddly animals up for adopto do a litter pick up of the Village tion, and learn more about the town’s Green and the surrounding area. Regis- programs.

“We wanted to try something differtration for the event will begin on Octoent,” Cindy Hosang, head of programber 7.

All are welcomed, but children ten ming for the West Hempstead library, and under must be accompanied by a said. “People can adopt or talk to someone about other adopts the town has. parent.

In Lynbrook library will collect Hal- The town will be here with a whole loween costumes and books for children bunch of information.”

Hosang said adoption literature will throughout the month. The library’s website has a detailed list of the days be available at the library after the that items could be donated. Anyone event, if anyone wants to find out more who needs a Halloween costume or but is unable to attend the event.

The Lakeview Public Library is colbook can simply stop by the library.

The East Rockaway Public Library is lecting items and making cards for chilcollecting new, unused socks, unopened dren and teens in foster care and for hoshygiene products and non-perishable pitalized children. The library is collectfood. Adult services librarian Heather ing toiletries for foster kids and teens, Massa said the library hopes to provide and making cards during children and much-needed items in the months when teens’ craft time, through Oct. 31. people don’t typically donate.

“When do people give? They give in

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his is a great giveback for the community.

Courtesy Malverne Public Library

Taking part in the collection are Malverne Public Library assistant director Kathy Buchsbaum, youth services head Renee Baez, and library director Robyn Gilloon.

Courtesy West Hempstead Public Library

Donation boxes at the East Rockaway Public Library for neighbors to drop off items.

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Behind the building, sludge remained on Sept. 30 from heavy rainfall Sept. 29 which caused a state of emergency in downstate New York.

200 residents at area senior complex center evacuated Approximately 200-300 residents were evacuated Friday afternoon from the Elmont Senior Complex Center at 138 Elmont Road after police observed flooding conditions.

Nassau police said the Elmont complex had several feet of water in the basements of multiple apartment buildings before 3 p.m. No injuries were reported.

The residents were evacuated as a precaution by Fifth Precinct police, the Elmont Fire Department, police Emer-

gency Service Unit, police Marine Bureau, Nassau County Highway Patrol Bureau, American Red Cross and the county’s Office of Emergency Management.

Long Island Public Service Enterprise Group, known as LI PSEG, cut power to the buildings in the complex as an additional precaution.

The investigation is ongoing.

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A number of things impressed us on our visit. Everywhere we went on our tour of the community, staff warmly greeted us as well as each other and the residents. Residents were actively engaged in group activities including playing games, listening to live music and doing art and crafts. It felt like summer camp for older adults. Lunch was surprisingly tasty with many choices and we were pleased to find the menu changes daily. We were also glad to see diners in groups of three or more.

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On March 3, 1989, 13-year-old Horton thing in their power to prevent. The Road resident and Woodmere Middle family will stand before the parole School student Kelly Tinyes was baby- board on Oct. 6 to vehemently urge sitting her younger brother, Richard, Golub to remain in jail. In the lead-up when they received a phone call from a to the meeting, the family has circulated man named “John.” Kelly told Richard a GoPetition.com petition with over that she was heading to a 4,000 signatures as of press friend’s for a short while. time, calling on the parole She never returned. board to deny Golub’s relase.

Roughly 24 hours later, Much of the testimony in her mutilated body was the case focused on the grisfound stuffed in a sleeping ly nature of Tinyes’ killing, bag in a neighbor’s basewith prosecutors and mediment. Within a month, a suscal experts giving graphic pect was ar rested: then testimony about a brutal 21-year-old bodybuilder Robbeating, mutilated sex ert Golub, who lived in the organs, the use of an 18-inch house, after a bloody handbayonet and a possible sexuRobeRt Golub print was discovered on the a l m o t iv e. T i n y e s w a s basement doorway. reportedly beaten and After a nearly year-long trial, Golub slashed for roughly 20 minutes before was convicted of second-degree murder dying by strangulation, according to and sentenced to 25 years to life in pris- news accounts from the trial, but she on. He would later admit to the killing, fought back, and it was Golub’s blood saying it was accidental. After serving found on her body that would lead to at more than three decades in prison, least some semblance of justice for her Golub is eligible for parole in November. family.

Golub’s release is an imminent possibility the Tinyes’ family is doing every–Juan Lasso

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Valley Stream District 30 partnered with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin to have new L.E.D stop signs placed at the corner of Forest Road and Brook Road. The stop signs lined with small red flashing lights will help to increase their visibility and curb the risk of drivers blowing through them or failing to make a complete stop.

The new traffic safety installations were part of the Town of Hempstead’s back to school safety initiative and included the efforts of Councilwoman Melissa Miller and the Mill Brook Civic Association as well.

“Thank you to the administrators and Student Council representatives who joined us for the installation,” Clavin said. “It’s always great meeting the future leaders of our community.”

Valley Stream District 30 Superintendent Roxanne GarciaFrance was thankful for the arrival of the new signs.

“Our student homes are two miles away from their schools, making it a walking district,” said Garcia-France. “We rely on our partnerships with the Nassau County Police Department, the Town of Hempstead, and local entities such as the Mill Brook Civic Association to ensure the safety of our Global Leaders of Tomorrow. I look forward to working with the Town in continuing this safety initiative in our other schools.”

–Juan Lasso

Stop signs at the corner of Forest Road and Brook Road have been refitted with flashing lights as part of a traffic safety initiative sponsored through the Town of Hempstead.

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Valley Stream South back on map Senior Adrian Rodriguez is a four-year varsity player and has helped the Falcons get back on the Nassau boys’ soccer map.

By MICHAEL LEWIS sports@liherald.com

JOEY GOODMAN Calhoun Senior Football IT WAS QUITE an afternoon for Goodman and the Colts Sept. 23 despite awful weather conditions. The rain, wind and Sewanhaka’s defense couldn’t stop Goodman from reaching the end zone five times as Calhoun evened its record in Conference II at 2-2. All five of his scores came on the ground, including three in the first quarter from 15, 10 and 78 yards. He added two touchdowns in the second and finished with 186 yards on only seven carries.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 5 Field Hockey: Baldwin at Clarke .............................5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Calhoun .......................5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Roosevelt at South Side ....................5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Malverne/ER at Sewanhaka..............5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Elmont at Carey .................................5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Hewlett at East Meadow ....................5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6 Field Hockey: New Hyde Park at Long Beach..........5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Massapequa at South Side ...............5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Seaford at North Shore ......................5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: V.S. North at Lawrence.......................5 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at South Side............................6 p.m.

Football: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway ...................7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7 Football: Hempstead at East Meaadow..................3 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Uniondale ..........................3 p.m.

Football: West Hempstead at Lawrence .................3 p.m.

Football: Malverne at North Shore ..........................3 p.m.

Football: V.S. North at Kennedy..............................3 p.m.

Football: New Hyde Park at Mepham .....................3 p.m.

Football: Herricks at Long Beach ............................3 p.m.

Football: Manhasset at Calhoun.............................3 p.m.

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A year older and wiser, things are falling into place for Valley Stream South boys’ soccer this season.

The Falcons are 3-3-0 in the A West Conference and 3-3-1 overall heading into this week’s action. That record is a marked improvement over 2022, in which South finished 2-8-1 in the league, as many underclassmen played regularly.

“After Covid, we had some difficult years,” coach Rob Tronolone said. “But the good thing was that a lot of the current seniors and juniors had to play a lot of minutes on varsity as freshmen and sophomores. That experience is finally paying off a little bit.”

It also demonstrated the resilience of the players.

“The year after Covid, we got beat up pretty bad,” Tronolone said. “We got blown out of a lot of games. Last year we got a little better. We were able to win some games, but it wasn’t enough. These kids just stuck with it. They trained all summer and it’s finally paying off. It’s nice to see them rewarded for hard work.

“We were so young those two years.

We physically got beat up and that resulted in getting beat on the scoreboard. But they just loved the sport so much. They knew they had the ability. We circled this year as the year we were going make our move. They just bought into it.”

It also has been gratifying for Tronolone.

“Definitely. It was ugly for a while for those past two years,” he said. “They try and get together as much as possible when we don’t have practice. The bond that they have is great.”

Senior forward Matthew Schapira has done the bulk of the scoring with eight goals while setting up four others. He recorded a hat trick in a 4-2 win at Lynbrook on Sept. 8.

“They’ve given us trouble the last couple of years, but we were able to finally get a victory,” Tronolone said. “That was pretty exciting.

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So does midfielder-forward Adrian Rodriguez, who has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist. “He’s played valuable minutes the last four years,” Tronolone said.

“He’s an extremely hard worker. He does everything we ask of him. He always does what’s best for the team. He’s a forward at heart but we put him in the midfield sometimes.”

No team lives by offense alone, and the Falcons have deployed a solid back-

line of senior defenders - Jake Valinotti and Dangelo Vallejo and juniors Sebastian Chavez and Iyoshua Baxter.

“Our back four is pretty solid,” Tronolone said. “They’re always communicating with each other. They’ve been playing together for a couple years. They trained all summer together. It’s benefited us in a big way.”

South stands in fourth place, which would translate to a playoff spot.

“Our goal is to hold the position if not climb up the table a little more,” Tronolone said.

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Replica village will transform police training

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

Nassau county is breaking ground on a new facility that officials say will transform police training like never before in the nation.

The $12 million project next to Nassau Community College — called Phase II Training Village — will replicate a village to mirror real-life communities. That includes everything from schools, banks and houses of worship — complete with role players — so police officers can get hands-on experience in a simulation before going out into the field of the real world.

“This is to take you out of the classroom and put you into that real-life scenario,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder told reporters last week. “No longer do you learn from a PowerPoint and a room that we say, ‘OK, pretend this is the mosque or this is a synagogue.’

“No, there will be a synagogue. There will be a mosque. There will be a church.”

The added realism of a village environment will allow police officers to learn a vital skill that was neglected in the past — a community-centric focus.

“Unfortunately, for the last 50, 60 years, we’ve trained only tactical,” Ryder said. “It’s always about tactics — keeping the officers safe, keeping the people safe, firing your weapons, using your baton, using your horses in crowd control situations.

“But now we’re going to police about community.”

The facility will be open to all agencies and departments in the region, not just the county police department. The village will be largely populated by NCC students participating in roleplays for a criminal justice credit.

Through the roleplay scenarios, officers learn how to

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman promises to have the replica village police training facility planned for next to Nassau Community College completed by 2025. handle a variety of situations they may face on the job.

Examples include confronting an armed homeless person, managing a group of protesting students, or helping a woman give birth while stuck in traffic.

“We are going to train our cops like no one else has ever trained them before in this country,” Ryder said.

“It’s about training for the community, so that we reflect what is needed and asked for by our community. And we do it right.”

Part of that community-centric focus is helping officers practice connecting people they encounter with government resources like social services. The new method of training is also in response to criticism the NCPD has received in recent years.

“We went through reform, we went through challenges and stuff in the community,” Ryder said. “It was asked of us to do better. Well, we’re going to do better.

“When it’s done, I get to sit down with the white kid, the Black kid, the Hispanic kid, the LBG person, the transgender person, the Jewish person, the Catholic person, the Muslim person, and they’re going to tell me what I did wrong.“I’m going to learn from them, but they’re going to learn from me.

“And that’s what the beauty of this is — whatever today’s society is, you’re going to have it in that village.”

The village is expected to be open and ready for use in 2025. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a project leader, promised it would open right on schedule.

“I want to make sure that if I’m not re-elected or I don’t run for office, it gets done before I leave office,” Blakeman said. “This will be a source of pride for not only our police department, but all the residents of Nassau County.”

This kind of comprehensive, multidimensional training will help create officers that can better serve their communities, Ryder added.

“If you take community and you consider that in your decision-making, you make better decisions,” the police commissioner said. “We are part of the community, the community is part of us. And that’s what this is all about.”

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V.S. 13 vows to never forget tragic history

VALLEY STREAM HERALD — October 5, 2023

This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. On Monday, September 11, Valley Stream 13 students wore red, white, and blue to remember and pay tribute to the heroes and the victims lost on that day.

Schools in Valley Stream 13 participated in various classroom activities and events to further deepen their understanding of Patriot Day. Teachers lead discussions in their classrooms, encouraging students to reflect on the events of 9/11 and the impact it had on our nation. For example, Willow Road Elementary School students read Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman, then discussed the many heroes who risked their lives on September 11, 2001.

Wheeler Avenue Elementary School participated in a Live Flip event. Students joined in on a virtual conversation about the power of doing good for each other led by writer and journalist, Jenna Bush Hager. She shared with the class about how 9/11 became a National Day of Service and how everyone can make a difference by doing their own good deed to honor the day.

James A. Dever Elementary School held a ceremony outside where students wore red, white, and blue. Students recited poems and sang patriotic songs to honor the day and remember the lives lost by first responders. Back

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James A. Dever Elementary School students at their Patriot Day ceremony. in their classrooms, students had meaningful conversations about what a hero was and completed 9/11-themed activities.

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commemorated Patriot Day during their morning announcements. Students guided the school through respectful moments of remembrance by reading patriotic poems and holding

a moment of silence to remember the lives lost.

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This year, the listing resumed under a revised version for student performance in the 2022-2023 academic year. And its results may have come as jolting news to parents at Valley Stream District 24 when Brooklyn Avenue School joined 15 other individual schools on Long Island in poor academic standing.

What the ranking actually means First thing, Brooklyn Avenue’s ranking does not speak to the state of academic performance for the entire school. It specifically singled out Brooklyn Avenue School’s special education student population as a “target support and improvement” population, one in apparent need of additional aid to raise testing outcomes.

This is usually interpreted as a sign that these students are faring poorly in the classroom based on metrics including performance on state test scores, chronic absenteeism, and testing participation. However it’s unclear whether Brooklyn Avenue’s special student population has faced a considerable dip in reading, mathematics, and science skills, noted JP O’Hare, a state education department media liaison. At least from this classification alone.

What this label does, in this case, tell us is that the “school did not have enough student records to generate a weighted average achievement measure,” said O’Hare.

“So, a determination was not able to be made.”

In other words, Brooklyn Avenue’s special education students were tagged with poor academic performance because so few opted into taking state test assessments.

This shortage of test participation by default triggered the state to find these students failing to make measurable progress in achieving academic proficiency.

A classification that Superintendent Unal Karakas vehemently disagrees with.

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he state’s designation is not an accurate or true representation of student achievement across a district or a particular school.

Unal KaRaKas Superintendent, District 24 “The designation is based on a limited data set on state testing in one school and does not reflect a complete picture of the high-quality teaching and learning that occurs throughout our district,” said Karakas.

And Valley Stream 24 is not alone. Other otherwise well-preforming elementary schools across Long Island like West Islip’s Manetuck Elementary School found themselves in the same bind, spurring debate about the fairness of the ranking.

Even though, by law, school districts across the state like in Valley Stream 24 are required to assess 95 percent of its students’ state test-taking performance, Karakas joined a growing chorus of school leaders who’ve called for overhauls to the state’s classification system.

“The state’s designation is not an accurate or true representation of student achievement across a district or a particular school,” said Karakas. “Our commitment to excellence encompasses all our students, and we are diligently working toward continuous progress for every subgroup of learners.”

Regents tests come under fire The role of Regents exams in evaluating the aca-

demic progress of students has stood on shaky ground for some time. State education officials have argued that state exams have survived as long as they have because of their ability to provide an “objective measure” of student’s skill and learning comprehension.

Nevertheless, a strong cohort of parents in Valley Stream and across the Island have long lamented that their children’s education has been shortchanged by the seemingly overbearing emphasis placed on performance-based assessments.

Superintendents across the Valley Stream school districts have not been shy in boasting about students’ performance on state exams and graduation rates. Yet in conversation, they’ve harbored growing skepticism about the accuracy of these tests in understanding the student’s complete learning growth and potential.

Providing the “most well-rounded education” for students, noted Karakas, can’t be bound solely to how well a student takes a state test.

“State assessments are only one part of a student’s academic achievement and must be reviewed with other data — project-based learning and local assessments — to inform our important work with students,” said Valley Stream 13 Superintendent Judith LaRocca last year.

Where to go from here?

The state education department is beginning to look into alternatives to complement rather than scrap its traditional notions of performance-based assessment. The department announced a fall pilot program to allow select school districts to offer other ways to prove understanding and proficiency in math, science, and English aside from test-taking exams.

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grievance online, and the process was not difficult to complete.

George Parsons, a Franklin Square resident, encouraged others to file their tax grievances on a yearly basis.

“It’s really important to grieve your taxes, because every year I get a nice check back,” Parsons said. “And it’s really big — you’d be amazed what you can do with that money.”

Some residents who attended the Sept.

27 meeting expressed frustration that the responsibility to cut their taxes falls on them.

Phillips said the beauty of democracy is that homeowners have the right to grieve their taxes. She pointed out that in states like New Jersey, grievance appeals can only be filed once every three years. In New York, residents are encouraged to file every year.

The state’s School Tax Relief Program, also known as the STAR program, offers homeowners some relief on school taxes.

Residents can receive relief through the STAR program by credit or exemption. Through STAR credit, a homeowner will receive a check or direct deposit from the state’s tax department to pay school taxes. Residents who have received the STAR exemption since 2015 may continue to receive the school tax bill reduction for their primary home, if

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at its Sept. 27 meeting, the franklin Square Civic association encouraged residents to learn how to grieve their taxes. from left were civic association treasurer Katherine tarascio; recording Secretary maryanne grey; board member adrienne mcKenna; Corresponding Secretary phillis-ann o’Connell; nassau County Comptroller elaine phillips; civic association president frank Culmone; and board members Jonathan israel and maryann Scatamacchia. they are still eligible.

For the basic STAR program, there is no age requirement and homeowners must have the house listed as their primary residence. To qualify for the STAR credit, a homeowner’s income must be

$500,000 or less, and for the STAR exemption, it’s $250,000 or less. New homeowners are not eligible for the exemption.

These income limits both apply to the combined income of the owners and their spouses who live at the property.

Residents older than 65 who made less than $98,700 prior to the 2024-25 school year can file for the enhanced STAR program.

“Make sure you are getting this exemption, because look — you deserve it,” Phillips said. “You paid into it, so get it back.”

Homeowners who wish to enroll in the STAR program and did not enroll before Jan. 2, 2015 must apply with the state. Residents can register for the program with the state’s taxation and finance department online at On.NY. gov/48tVPUH or by calling (516) 457-2036.

For residents who need more guidance along the way, or have specific questions about what exemptions they are eligible for, the county will hold tax exemption workshops through the month of October. Specific demographic- and occupation-based exemptions include senior citizens, veterans, Cold War veterans, volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and those with a limited-income disability.

All tax exemption filings must be conducted on a yearly basis.

The deadline to file applications for tax exemptions for the 2024-25 property tax year is Jan. 2, 2024. The deadline to grieve taxes for the 2024-25 property tax year has expired, but homeowners can file grievances for the 2025-26 tax year between Jan. 2 and March 1, 2024.

STEPPING OUT

stars in a the return of the orchestra’s gala benefit concert

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STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

heir absence has been sorely missed by Nassau Pops fans, CP Nassau, the concert’s beneficiary, and orchestra members. Now, after a three-year pandemic-imposed absence, Maestro Louis Panacciulli and his orchestra are back on the Tilles Center stage with their popular gala concert in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, next Sunday, Oct. 15. This year the orchestra welcomes Tony Danza and his band as their special guests.

The concert continues to feature the Nassau Pops signature blend of popular and classical music as well as an inspiring moment with Creation, the CP Nassau vocal team that has made their annual appearance a heartwarming tradition since 2004.

“I’ve truly missed this concert,” says Panacciulli, the orchestra’s longtime musical director. “The orchestra is family, and this is one big lovefest. I’m so glad to be Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducts the Nassau Pops back at Tilles Center during our 40th season. It’s always Symphony Orchestra, which he refers to as his ‘family.’ exciting to be here. So many wonderful people have “Music crosses over all lines, whether you’re young crossed this stage.” or old, no matter if you’re The collaboration between the Nassau Pops and CP on the right side of the Nassau goes back to his mother, who was a member of aisle or the left. The the CP auxiliary in Valley Stream.

By Karen Bloom WHERE Nassau Pops is back at full “In the past, we had done benefits for Special strength, doing what we Olympics, pop concerts for hospitals,” he recalls.

“But Can art change the world?

It’s a question WHEN set out to do — not only the idea for doing this came one day when I was to make music, but to discussing with her the idea of doing a benefi t concert ••Sunday, 3 p.m.noon-4 that’s been at the focus of our collective SaturdayOct. and15, Sunday, make a difference.” for CP Nassau. I’m thrilled to carry on her legacy.” $59.50, $49.50, $37.50; p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, That’s where available at NPSO.org/tickets And he’s delighted to return to Tilles Center. culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Creation comes in, the • Tilles Center for the “We knew it had to be special and are so Emily Lowe Arts, Hall Gallery, singers who participate LIU fortunate to get Tonyof Danza to participate,” navigates the complexities modern life, •Performing South Campus,Brookville.

Hempstead.

Post Campus, in CP Nassau’s Adult Panacciulli says. “He was very interested For information and toatRSVP, Information available Day Treatment Program. in working with a symphonic art as a path for social change is at band.” the TillesCenter.org or NSPO.org call (516) 463-5672, or visit As part of the opening This collaboration brings a Hofstra.edu/museum segment, they’ll perform forefront of artistic expression. unique twist to Danza’s acclaimed “Sweet Caroline,” cabaret show, “Songs and Stories.”

“Georgia on My Mind” and “God Bless the USA.” Combining Danza’s wit, charm, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Art’s new exhibition, examines Singers David Tindal and Chris Wawrzonek have storytellingMuseum — with of a dash of soft the collective power of the arts in society. “grown up” with the orchestra. shoe and even Danza on the ukulele “I’m filled with such a sense of gratitude that I can Curated by Alexandra Giordano——the the“Taxi” museum’s assistantthe director and “Who’s Boss”of exhibition and affect two lives by giving them a chance to perform in collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic and inflfrom uence. actor sings hisresponsibility favorite standards front of a full orchestra and a large audience,” Panacciulli “It highlights the vital role thatthe artists have in activating democratic Great American Songbook whilevalues that says. “We share something special when we share music he interweaves stories aboutand his life promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, cultivating unity,” together.

The audience gives them standing ovations andcharge personal to the Giordano says. “Artists often lead the andconnection expose truths thatmusic. may otherwise be every time. It’s so amazing to see what they can do.”

Some might not realize that ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art And for Panacciulli — a Franklin Square resident, Danza, who grew up on Longrights, Islandmass incarceration, and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive who has been at the helm of the Nassau Pops since 1984 and attended Malverne High School, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine(and the making also serves as band director at Nassau Community is a well-established song and dance of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their — that moment defines this concert.

College) man, in addition to his acting chops communities and the nation to ignite in movement, awareness, to always want to leave something behind after “We television,create film and on stage.and inspire others the notes have faded away,” he adds. “Creation is a stand with them.”

“He brings a lot of different things by-product the wonderful work that CP Nassau does. It This exhibit, which runs through July 28, show,” is in conjunction to the Panacciulliwith says.Hofstra’s “He 13th presidential conference on the Barack presidency coming up in April.does my heart good to help them and give back to the drawsObama in the crowd with ‘Angel Eyes,’ bighas Frank Sinatra tune.”

“We were interested in the idea that thethe artist a civic responsibility,” says community through the gift of music.”

And throughout his 70-minute museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by Panacciulli gratefully acknowledges Long Island-based credit union Jovia, which has been the gala’s title sponsor set, Danza is thoroughly an Obama Administration White House briefi ng that took placeenjoying on May 12, 2009, since 2012. Proceeds from every ticket sold are donated himself. where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to to CP Nassau. directly “He always has a big smile on discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart his face,” Panacciulli says. “He’s a pathway for national recovery in the areas of socialajustice, civic participation and certainly having good time.

And I Photos courtesy Nassau Pops activism.” guarantee the audience will as well.”

Tony Danza performs a selection of his favorite To that end, unlike otherThe recent exhibitsofthat showcased museum’s language music is clearlythe special to standards from the Great American Songbook. Critics permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned laud his voice and showmanship.

Panacciulli. the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia

Creative advocacy

Suzanne Vega Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage for ‘An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.’ She’s joined by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a careerspanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka and more.

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who ‘observes the world with a clinically poetic eye’ (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people, and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful.

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Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark Main Pat on McGann Street, 232 MainPat St.,McGann Port is quickly rising as Washington. (516) 767-6444 of the sharpestorstand-ups on t LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. comedy scene. A relative latec

to comedy, he began doing sta up at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicag where he distinguished himsel especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann appeal stems from his quick w and relatable take on family lif and marriage. In 2017, McGan began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, mov Gipsy Kings with him from clubs to theater Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and to arenas, including four soldpop, the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas out shows at Madison Square Reyes will have you moving to their Garden. McGann’s relatively sh irresistible rhythms and melodies from but impressive resume, include the very first song.

Their fast flamenco Montreal’s famed guitar leads and rhythmic strummingJust For Laug Festival, LaughFest, The are truly captivating.

WhatGilda’s really sets Great American them apart is Nicolas Reyes’ gritty, Comedy Festiv and recognizable more. McGann still calls intense and instantly Chicago vocals. You feel the passionhome. in every note he sings. Since they debuted Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, more than three decades ago, $30, $25.

The Paramount, 370 France’s most successful group hasHuntington. (8 New York Ave., performed all over the world,orearning 745-3000 Ticketmaster.com gold and platinum albums along ParamountNY.com. the way. Thirty years is an eternity in pop music, but the story of the Gipsy Kings has the depth to endure.

Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors — Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War — and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos.

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Emmet Cohen Trio

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. He visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzukimethod piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship. In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections with both musicians and audiences. In constant demand as a sideman, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, and is a vibrant solo performer. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard and Birdland, among other prestigious venues. $48, $43, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5.

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

The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Horseshoe Crabs: Blue-Blooded Laboratory Stars,” with Dr. John Tanacredi, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library.

Dr. Tanacredi has tracked up to 115 locations for horseshoe crab breeding conditions and habitats on Long Island; he’ll discuss why they and their habitats are so important.

A Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring at Molloy University, he is a founding member of the IUCN SSC Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport.

For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon. org.

VSCHSD board meeting The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education hosts its regular board meeting, on Tuesday Oct. 10, starting at 8 p.m., at the cafeteria of Memorial Junior High School. 320 Fletcher Ave. For more information, call district clerk at (516) 872-5628 or email to districtclerk@vschsd.org.

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American Legion Post 854 meeting American Legion Post 854 meets, Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. 51 Roosevelt Ave. For more information, call (516) 791-9719 or visit Americanlegion854.com.

Granny’s Attic Sale The Valley Stream Historical Society will be sponsoring a Granny’s Attic Sale at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, Sunday, Oct. 8, noon-5 p.m.

Vendors fee is $20 by Sept.

30. 143 Hendrickson Ave. For more information, call (516) 872-4159 or email vshistorical@ gmail.com.

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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.”

Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Halloween Family Fun Day The village hosts its annual Halloween Family Fun Day at the Hendrickson Park mini golf area, Saturday, Oct. 21, starting at 11 a.m.

123 W. Merrick Road on For more information, call (516) 825-4200 or visit their website at Vsvny.org.

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Westbury House Tour

Masquerade Ball Benefit Gala Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach.

For information, call (917) 2139840 or (718) 845-0779.

District 30 board meets Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education holds its regular board meeting, Monday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m., at Forest Road School. For more information, email district clerk Ashley Starna astarna@vs30.org or visit ValleyStream30.com.

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

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11-12, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more.

Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

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

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes.

The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

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Rallying for public power, but PSEG pushes back

By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

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David Osorio joined Oceanside’s Jill Weber at a rally in front of a closed PSEG Long Island office in Seaford demanding the utility end its private-public partnership with Long Island Power Authority, and let distributing electricity be solely a public job. PSEG officials, however, warn making the utility fully public will lead to rampant mismanagement. the local electric grid itself.

“It has shown that a fully public LIPA will lower rates and provide more transparency and accountability.”

Madden said.

LIPA has been managed by PSEG Long Island since 2013 under a contract that runs through 2025.

Christopher Hahn, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of external affairs, told the commission during a hearing in Hauppauge a day after the rally that the public-private model is the best option for Long Island and the Rocka-

ways, and that LIPA — as a public entity — has already produced a muddy track record.

He cited a 175 percent jump in payroll since 2015, and increasing the organization’s debt from $7.6 billion to just under $13 billion. That has caused LIPA’s operating budget to grow an average of 25 percent each year for the past decade.

“Historically, empire building by government agencies — unchecked and unchallenged — does not produce efficiencies,” Hahn said, according to his written testimony. “And to believe this one would be different is just wishful thinking.”

Hahn also said the partnership provides the benefits of public power with accountability. Yet those who gathered in front of PSEG’s Seaford offices disagree.

“From Montauk to the Rockaways, Long Islanders are facing economic hardships and an affordability crisis that makes living and thriving here harder and harder each year,” Joseph Sackman, a member of the Long Island Activists, said at the rally. “With frequent and dangerous storms and an already outdated electric grid, we can add uncertainty and risks to life and property as well.”

John Hyland, a retiree member of the Professional Staff Congress — a union representing faculty and staffers at CUNY — says public power would prioritize serving the needs of the people.

“More transparency, accountability, lower rates, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and justice, are so important to Long Island communities.” he said.

“You cannot guarantee that a fully municipalized system will not drastically raise ratepayer costs, or that mismanagement and politics won’t run rampant,” PSEG’s Hahn said. “Are you willing to gamble our region’s electric grid with your constituents’ hard-earned dollars for a hypothetical savings of $3 per customer?”

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There’s a bit of a power struggle happening in Nassau County — and it quite literally has everything to do with power.

Dozens gathered in front of a closed office building in Seaford belonging to PSEG Long Island demanding the utility end its quasi-private management of the Long Island Power Authority and replace it with a fully public entity.

The coalition — which included community organizations, environmental groups, businesses, and various members of chambers of commerce — had already signed on to a letter addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators to help make that happen.

“It demonstrates the widespread support, both regionally and statewide, for a fully public LIPA,” said Ryan Madden, sustainability organizer for the Long Island Progressive Coalition.

Madden’s coalition hosted the recent event as part of its larger “Reimagine LIPA” campaign, calling for the public entity to become wholly locally controlled.

Madden describes the public-private PSEG model as expensive, unreliable and structurally flawed. Those flaws were made especially clear in 2020 when Tropical Storm Isaias swept through Long Island and left some 645,000 homes and businesses without power — some for as long as eight days.

Albany has been paying attention to the demands, however. Legislation was passed last year creating a commission tasked with developing a roadmap for a restructured LIPA. The Legislative Commission on the Future of Long Island released a draft report this past April detailing a key financial finding: That LIPA can save between $50 million and $80 million a year by operating

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 592-5105 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution and the provisions of the Village Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a Public Hearing was held on Tuesday the 26th day of September, 2023 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. in the Village Hall, 123 So. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, at which time the following Local Law was adopted:

LOCAL LAW 4 - 2023 - A LOCAL LAW ADOPTING CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM ENTITLED “SMOKING, CANNABIS AND CBD” TO REGULATE THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THESE PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE. The local law is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village of Valley Stream, where it may be inspected on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York October 5, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 142269

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM 123 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK 11580 516-592-5105 PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on the 19th day of October, 2023 at the Village Hall, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, at which time they will be publicly opened and read, and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: INC. VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM SUPPLY & PLANTING OF UP TO 185 TREES The Bid Documents and Specifications are available for inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village, and copies thereof may be obtained, on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or will be sent electronically on request to vsclrk2@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.

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 October 5, 2023 JAMES J HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 142337

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO. 1087-2023 Adopted: September 19, 2023 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1077-2023, adopted September 6th, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 19th day of September, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT TERRACE AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 269 feet north of the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-379/23) HEATHCOTE ROAD - east side, starting at a point 369 feet south of the south curbline of 109th Avenue, south for a distance of 18 feet.

(TH-383/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE

CLEVELAND STREET west side, starting at a point 22 feet north of the north curbline of Propp Avenue, north for a distance of 25 feet.

(TH-365/23) THIRD AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 158 feet west of a point opposite the west curbline of Second Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-325/23) (NR) LAWRENCE LAWRENCE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 220 feet south of the south curbline of Mott Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-360/23) OCEANSIDE LOFTUS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 219 feet south of the south curbline of Allen Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet.

(TH-385/23) SEAFORD MARTIN COURT - south side, staring at a point 25 feet west of the driveway apron of house 3839 Martin Court, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-236(B)/23 UNIONDALE FENIMORE AVENUE west side, starting at a point 141 feet south of the south curbline of Cedar Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-373/23) MERILLON STREET south side, starting at a point 91 feet west of the west curbline of Uniondale Manor Parkway, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-380/23) (NR) VALLEY STREAM FENWOOD DRIVE - west side, starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Shipley Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-384/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 155 feet south of the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 19 feet.

(TH-217/13 - 11/12/13) (TH-366/23) OCEANSIDE LOFTUS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 295 feet south of the south curlbine of Allen Avenue, south for a distance of 55 feet.

(TH-240/83 - 9/27/83) (TH-372/23) SEAFORD MARTIN COURT - south side, starting at a point 25 feet west of the driveway apron of house 2839 Martin Court, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-236/23 - 8/01/23) (TH-236(B)/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a

newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Goosby and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 142254 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AM1 Plaintiff, Against EMMA BRICENO, JUNIOR OVIEDO POLANCO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/03/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 11/6/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 21 Benedict Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York.

Section 37 Block 218 Lot 91-92.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $495,455.93 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 010331/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Dan Blumenthal, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 Dated: 9/12/2023 File Number: 120-8165 RS 142281 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION

TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN CORCORAN A/K/A STEPHEN P. CORCORAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 114 Woodlawn Avenue, Valley Stream a/k/a South Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Valley Stream, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 10 and Lots 215 & 216.

Approximate amount of judgment is $299,629.47 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609392/2022. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142304 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against CAROLYN J. ANDERSON A/K/A CAROLYN ANDERSON, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/8/2023 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 111 South Drive, Valley Stream, New York 11581, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village Of Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 39 Block 409-06 Lot 102 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $494,051.08 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-014284 This Auction will be held rain or shine.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Dominic A. Villoni, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/13/23 File Number: 548-0111 SH 142285 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OPT1, Plaintiff, Against UKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF PETER FORTUNATO, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the Complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/03/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/9/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 387 Sherbourne Road, Valley Stream, New York 11580, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Valley Stream, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 0037 Block 00579 Lot 00012 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $508,685.49 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 003355/2016 This Auction will be held rain or shine.

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/13/23 File Number: 16-300688 SH 142283 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff - against JEAN M. PETION, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 17, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 2nd day of November, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 1630 Arkansas Dr., Valley Stream, NY 11580-1806.

(Section: 37, Block: 670, Lot: 28) Approximate amount of lien $848,367.70 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 000588/2012.

Malachy P. Lyons, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516-742-1212 PETION-69123 Dated: August 17, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction,

VALLEY STREAM HERALD — October 5, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 592-5105 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution and the provisions of the Village Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a Public Hearing was held on Tuesday the 26th day of September, 2023 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. in the Village Hall, 123 So. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, at which time the following Local Law was adopted: LOCAL LAW 3- 2023 - A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM CHAPTER 99 ENTITLED “ZONING” TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE XXXIIIA ENTITLED “MEDICAL CANNABIS” TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND RELATED USES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 3 OF THE NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW AND PART 113 OF TITLE 9 OF THE NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS. The local law is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village of Valley Stream, where it may be inspected on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Dated: Valley Stream, New York October 5, 2023

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 142268

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while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2005-FM1, Plaintiff AGAINST Patrick Brown, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 27, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 18, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1145 IRVING STREET SOUTH, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 527, Lot 27. Approximate amount of judgment $660,049.63 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #016936/2007.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John Dalli, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-300520 77432 141775 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST FARZANA MUNNA, FERDOUS BEGUM, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on February 18, 2022.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on

October 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 128 North Terrace Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580-0000.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 37, Block 598 and Lot 2.

Approximate amount of judgment $558,399.78 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #013123/2013.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 141895

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement relating to IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-3, Plaintiff AGAINST Yolene Masse a/k/a Yolene F. Masse; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 10, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 17, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 194 North Cottage Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 146 Lots 3 and 4.

Approximate amount of judgment $911,758.46 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 616430/2018.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee

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LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 18, 2023 141892

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Simran Kaur; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 19, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 31, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 51 Sobro Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block: 521 Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $482,798.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605425/2018.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Leonard Symons, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 7, 2023 142190 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for Securitized Asset Back Receivables LLC 2005-FR5 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-FR5, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony J. Graziano, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 1, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 26, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 41 Higbie Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

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

buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 37., BLOCK: 574, LOT: 5.

Approximate amount of judgment $531,155.02 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005364/2013.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-059283-F00 77553 142112

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-14, Plaintiff AGAINST Peggy Kouassi a/k/a Peggy Turner; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 28, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 73 Broadway, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 667 Lot 41. Approximate amount of judgment $597,228.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 008374/2016.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine.

Michael Jay Santino Pontone, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Actor David McCallum, famed for his roles in the television shows “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and “NCIS” had long-term Five Towns ties as he was married to Katherine Carpenter, daughter of Margaret Carpenter, a nearly lifelong resident of Lawrence.

McCallum died on Sept. 25. He was 90.

Known as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on the long-running CBS TV show “NCIS,” McCallum met model and actress Katherine at a photo shoot for Glamour magazine in 1966.

Through a word-of-mouth network that jour nalists would be proud of, neighbors in Valley Stream and surrounding communities learned that McCallum and Katherine were going to be married at a local church.

Nearly 2,000 people, mostly teenagers, packed Rockaway and Dubois avenues

by Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Valley Stream for the 1967 wedding.

There was a small incident where the teens surrounded the bride and groom’s limousine, but police kept everyone safe, including McCallum’s “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” co-star Robert Vaughn who needed police to safeguard him and his girlfriend.

McCallum was married to Katherine for 56 years. He also married to actress Jill Ireland from 1957 to 1967. He starred in many movies, including “The

Courtesy Library of Congress

Actor David McCallum, who died on Sept.

25, married a Five Towns girl in Valley Stream in 1967.

Great Escape,” “Billy Budd” and “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” on the stage and television.

Katherine and McCallum lived in Atlantic Beach when McCallum was taping “NCIS.” –Jeffrey Bessen

Public Notices

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 9, 2023 142188 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-8, Plaintiff against FAISAL N. LODHI A/K/A FAISAL LODHI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 27, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme

Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 88 Sobro Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Sec 37 Block 466 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

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

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

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Rod E. Kovel, Referee SPSJN204 142192

Esq.,

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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

PATRICK W. FEASER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 10, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 31, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 91 Flower Road, Valley Stream, NY 11581 a/k/a 91 Flower Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 526 and Lot 29.

Approximate amount of judgment is $437,002.56 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002163/2017.

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

George Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 180553-1 142132

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

Salary Range is $15 per hour to $23 per hour. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

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Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome! $20 - $25/ Hour Bell Auto School 516-365-5778

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NYS License Clean 3 Years $20 - $25/ Hour

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Answer Phones, Email Leads, And Customer Follow Up. Good Phone Skills And Computer Literate A Must.

Salary, Monthly Bonus, $40K-$50K/ Yr. Opportunity For Advancement.

Rosario 516-825-8700

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

EDITOR/REPORTER

Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business.

H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $23 per hour)

RECEPTIONIST (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

MAILROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT/PT

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MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $31,200 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Earning potential ranges from $31,200 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses.

Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour.

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Receptionist needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer ser vice skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay $15 to $17 plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please.

Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

Health Care/Opportunities Project Manager – E. Meadow, NY - Select proposals from listings for NYS agencies’ depts for dsgn, construction, procurement; analyze/prep bid docs against proposals.

Manage/direct projects; monitor/control progress; ensure conformance to scope of work, qlty plan, SHE plan & contract docs.

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VALLEY STREAM HERALD — October 5, 2023

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HOME OF THE WEEK October 5, 2023 — VALLEY STREAM HERALD

Charming Brick Tudor

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Say I want to build a skyscraper . . .

Q. I’m doing a report for school on how buildings get designed. If you design a skyscraper, what are the things you have to do, and is it different for different kinds of buildings? Like, what do you have to do for a school or a house or a store to figure out what it will look like and how it gets built? My mom helped me with this question, but then we thought you might have more to say about it.

rime Location! Close to LIRR Gibson train station, Barrett Park, and shops, this charming brick Tudor spans three levels. The main floor unfolds with an airy open-concept living room featuring a gas fireplace, a formal dining room, and a kitchen with deck access.

Upstairs, discover three bedrooms, including the primary with an en-suite. Enjoy the convenience of gas cooking, heating, and a separate hot water heater. The full lower level, with a walk-out feature, offers easy access from the secure gated driveway, complemented by an attached garage. This home offers low-maintenance, with a welcoming brick patio. Perfect for commuters, combining comfort and convenience. Asking $625,000. Call Nicholas to arrange a private showing.

A. There are so many considerations when designing a building. You really have to think about many things all at once. First, you need to know as much as you can about where the building will be built. Is the site big enough, and are there going to be government limitations on how big the building can be?

Those limitations onte eeper include how tall it’s allowed to be, how far from the street, how close to the side and rear property lines and how much area, in general, can be covered by the building itself, and how much area must be open land for parking and lawn space.

There are special areas, called zones, and each has different requirements, which is why you don’t see a shoe store or a skyscraper next to a house. You also have to know how hard the ground is to support the building, where rain will be collected, in what direction the sun rises and sets, how to resist wind, rain and snow, and whether there are trees that need to be removed.

Nature plays a big role in the design of all aspects of buildings.

Next, you have to think about what materials the building should be made of. If there’s a limit on how much money can be spent, the materials, which all fit together like a big puzzle, have to be carefully selected to last the longest, prevent the building from moving too much and keep the weather out. Sometimes we plan buildings to limit how much wasted material there will be by using what are called modular materials, which are cut in factories and then assembled more quickly on the site, instead of picking materials that will need much more work (that is, labor) on the building site.

Labor costs, the money workers are paid, is the most expensive part of the building, so it’s very important to find ways to save money on how much time it will take to put all the parts together, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper.

Skyscrapers have many more parts, and because they’re very tall, they have to be stronger, since the wind is greater the higher you go in the sky. Every building has to be designed to resist fire from spreading quickly, to allow people to get out and to allow firefighters to put the flames out faster while being safe from the building coming apart. So, as you can see, there are many things to consider. More about the design next week.

Ask The Architect

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504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.

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ost people view politics as a simple business. There are winners and losers. But there are other factors that can determine who emerges as a victor or suffers defeat, and the public hears little if anything about them. I refer specifically to the terms “coattails” and “down ballot.”

The best example of the first phenomenon I can think of was last year’s race for governor of New York. The contest featured Democrat Kathy Hochul, who was JERRY well known for her activities as KREMER lieutenant governor under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She had ascended to the governor’s office when Cuomo resigned. Her opponent was then U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, a military veteran who had also been a state senator. Thanks to a number of hot issues, such as bail reform, Zeldin came much closer to beating Hochul than anyone expected, with the highest percentage of the vote for a Republican gubernatorial nominee in 20 years.

After a brutal campaign, Hochul won by a margin of 5 percentage margins.

Generally, Republicans running statewide usually have little or no chance to win, but Zeldin mounted a spirited campaign, using crime as his major issue, and he spent an enormous amount of time in four of New York City’s traditionally Democratic boroughs.

His aggressive campaign turned out to be a big bonus for other New York Republicans.

Thanks to what we call the coattail effect, Zeldin helped no fewer than five Republican candidates for Congress win in what were traditional Democratic districts. Thanks to Zeldin’s efforts, those five winners helped the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. In addition to the impact on congressional races, Republicans also won a number of Democratic Assembly seats in Brooklyn and Queens.

If you research state and federal campaigns, you’ll find very few examples of candidates at the top of the ticket sweeping other candidates into office. The first race that I can recall where there was a massive shift in power thanks to

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the top candidate was President Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964.

Johnson was opposed by conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Goldwater spoke for the extreme elements of the party, and as a result, Johnson was able to craft a campaign that helped elect hundreds of Democrats around the nation. Johnson’s effort was so strong that the Democrats were even able to unseat New York’s Assembly speaker, Joseph F. Carlino, with an unknown car dealer named Jerome McDougal.

Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama were able to help a few members of their party limp to victory.

But their triumphs had none of the magnitude of the Johnson landslide.

Candidates for almost every office often hope that the nominee at the top of the ticket will somehow magically propel them into office.

Of course, in some cases, candidates at the bottom of the ballot have to worry that the party frontrunner doesn’t cost them their own elections. Being swept out of office by a weak designee at the top of the ticket isn’t a rare occurrence.

ounting on strength at the top of the ballot, or concerned about weakness.

In 1972, Democrats chose the ultra-liberal Sen. George McGovern as their presidential headliner. McGovern won only one state, and caused the party to lose numerous down-ballot races.

In 1988, the Democrats chose Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis as their presidential candidate, and many candidates on the slate, including me, had to run strong individual campaigns to survive.

Both parties are already confronting the issue of whether their candidate for president will help or hurt them. Republicans are especially concerned about whether former President Donald Trump will head their ticket and cost them seats. And Democrats are worried about whether President Biden will have any impact on the party turnout.

As the 2024 races unfold, the highprofile candidates will be the subject of much of the discussion of winning and losing, but their parties will be just as concerned with coattails, and what the results will mean down ballot.

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.

When the press is under assault, so is the Constitution

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n alarming trend is taking place that is undermining one of the pre-eminent tenets of our U.S. Constitution — freedom of the press. Faced with the prospect of bad publicity, people in positions of authority, in some cases with a particularly conservative political ideology, are using the legal system as a weapon in a war with an institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy and now perceived as an enemy.

In Wisconsin, a small-town newspaper is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the CHARLEs expense of defendLAVinE ing itself in a defamation suit filed by a now Republican state senator. As detailed in a New York Times story in 2021, the Wausau Pilot & Review published an article reporting that a prominent businessman, Cory Tomczyk, referred to a 13-year-old boy as a “fag” at a public hearing. Tomczyk subsequently sued the paper for defamation, but the case was dismissed in April of this year because he failed to meet the legal standard to establish a case. Tomczyk has appealed, resulting in

more legal fees for the Pilot & Review.

The Times reports that the paper’s publisher has no idea how she can afford to both fight both the legal case and pay her staff of four.

Meanwhile, in Kansas, one can’t help but see the link between the raid of a small newspaper’s offices and its investigation of the local police chief. As reported on NPR, on Aug. 11, the Marion Police Department confiscated computers, cellphones and a range of other material at the offices of the Marion County Record. While it had not published any stories, the Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief. The paper’s publisher told the Kansas Reflector that the message from police and the local political establishment was clear: “Mind your own business or we’re going to step on you.”

As in Wisconsin, the Kansas case is getting national attention. According to The Intercept, the raid was strongly condemned in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to the Marion County Chief of Police, which was signed by 36 news media and press freedom organizations. The letter

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states, “Newsroom searches and seizures are among the most intrusive actions law enforcement can take with respect to the free press, and the most potentially suppressive of free speech by the press and the public.”

This accounting of recent instances of press intimidation, by the Philadelphia Inquirer, makes clear that those above are by no means alone:

n institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy is now often a target.

■ An Oklahoma sheriff caught on tape earlier this year discussing ways to murder reporters.

■ A government official in Las Vegas charged last year with murdering an investigative reporter who wrote stories about his bullying tactics of subordinates and his relationship with an employee.

■ The homes of two journalists in New Hampshire vandalized last year after stories detailed sexual assault allegations against the operator of an addiction treatment center.

■ Reporters threatened and harassed for covering the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

■ Some local governments have stopped

paying to print public notices in newspapers because of unfavorable coverage.

■ Elon Musk banned several reporters from the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, who aggressively covered his company.

And then, of course, there is arguably the ringleader in this war against responsible journalism, former President Donald Trump, who has accused the press of being an “enemy of the people,” according to The New York Times. The Times also reports that Trump has filed numerous unsuccessful defamation lawsuits against news organizations, the latest of which, a $475 million whopper against CNN, was thrown out by a federal judge for lack of merit.

This crisis has special significance for us Long Islanders. Marie Colvin was an award-winning hero journalist who lost her life covering war atrocities in Syria.

She grew up in East Norwich. Marie used to say, “Be passionate, and be involved in what you believe in, and do it as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. … Our mission is to speak truth to power.”

We need to stand up and fight for independent journalism. Let us all speak ‘truth to power”!

Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.

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he horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. The procedure for ensuring that a charter bus is safe for travel — an inspection, now conducted by the owner of the bus company — should be augmented by the school districts themselves whenever any trip involves our most precious cargo.

Many school districts hire charter bus companies they deem safe by considering past driving records, hiring practices and inspection procedures. A state transportation department spokesman told reporters after the accident that the charter bus, operated by Regency Transportation of Nesconset, had undergone its semiannual inspection in August, and passed.

While it isn’t clear whether there was another inspection before the bus left for the marching band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania, investigators believe the crash was caused by a faulty front tire.

One last inspection — especially by a qualified school district official — possibly could have found the problem, and the outcome of that day might have been quite different.

That’s already happening at schools in Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff on the North Shore, where

their own transportation depot, built in 2006, conducts inspections by mechanics employed and contracted by the district.

A bus must pass a second inspection before it can leave the depot.

North Shore Schools superintendent Chris Zublionis says that having the depot saves the district money, and brings in revenue when its employees work on buses from other districts. It also gives them all the control necessary to ensure that buses are safe.

The school district’s charter and regular yellow buses all have seat belts, as do yellow buses rented by other districts.

Most charter buses have seat belts, too.

Initial reports from the Farmingdale accident, however, indicated that none of the 40 students and four adults on the bus were wearing seat belts when it careened 50 feet down a steep slope near Wawayanda after crashing through a guardrail. Several of the injured passengers were ejected.

AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair says that bus passengers should wear seat belts, although many yellow buses from various school districts don’t have them.

“The expense of having them in a school bus is paid for by school districts,” Sinclair said, “and since school buses are the safest vehicle on the road, statistically — with very few crashes — schools may not want to incur the expense.

“It would have been beneficial,” he added, “if they had been wearing them

Letters Peter King should take mass transit To the Editor: Note to former Congressman Peter King (“We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.,” last week): Driving into Midtown Manhattan in midafternoon is never a good idea, and a particularly bad one when world leaders gather at the United Nations in late September.

Rather than spending a half-hour traveling five and a half blocks, Mr. King could have taken the subway to his destination. If he had ridden the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central, the No. 6 train from there would have gotten him to WABC-AM’s studio on East 49th Street in about five minutes.

Imagine: no frustration, and plenty of time to read or nap. The train and subway would have been cheaper too, given Mr. King’s decision to spend at least $30 to park in a garage. Hopefully, congestion pricing will further encourage him, and thousands of other drivers, to opt for the vastly superior alternative of public transit.

KEvIN J. KELLEy Atlantic Beach

in this accident.”

But the benefits of wearing a seat belt on a bus aren’t as clear as, say, for a regular passenger car, Zublionis said. One theory is that a seat belt could stop a child from escaping from a bus in an emergency. But Zublionis — along with other superintendents the Herald spoke with — supports wearing one, although no school district requires students to do so.

That needs to change. Sinclair said that it’s far more common for seat belts to protect passengers in a charter bus accident than to be a detriment.

And it wouldn’t be hard to make the change. Before a bus departs, a chaperone or teacher could instruct students to buckle their seat belts, demonstrate how it’s done, and then ensure that they are properly secured — as airline flight attendants do before takeoff.

Taking simple steps like these is the least we could do in light of the Farmindale High tragedy. This is an opportunity for school districts to be proactive, and make a few changes — like taking control of bus inspections, and ensuring that seat belts are worn. And the state education department could help, too, by sending bus safety guidelines to schools.

Everyone — from parents to school districts to bus operators — wants to protect our children, whether they are in the classroom or on the road. Taking these common-sense steps will help ensure that this happens.

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’ m an educator by trade. I have been teaching industrial arts, auto mechanics, construction and repair, architecture, computer-aided drafting and design, engineering, video, science, technology, and driver’s education for 40 years. And just like every other profession, the art and science of teaching, and education itself, have changed and evolved greatly over those four decades.

Some changes are good, and some aren’t. But, like all of you, I adapt, modify and hopefully grow ed with the times, optimistic about Fare beneficial change — personally as well as professionally.

I have interacted with thousands of students, parents, faculty, administrators, and staff over the years. These relationships, friendships and professional interactions have become part of the fiber of my being, and I truly believe they have kept me young. Better yet, they have kept me a lifelong learner, always trying to grow, improve, expand my horizons and adapt to the times.

This quest for learning is one of the reasons that I sought public office. I

always believed, and still do, that I can make a difference. Helping people, volunteering, and interacting with the community has been my lifelong passion. My parents always found time to volunteer, whether with their church, the Historical Society, Franklin General Hospital, or many other worthwhile causes. They instilled those values in me.

My brothers are among the reasons I joined the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department when I was 18. My experience there was another reason I decided to seek elected office, and I’ve now served for the better part of two decades. People helping people — that’s the fabric of every community.

When love and respect for one another and communication break down, the community suffers. That’s why I encourage residents to communicate with their elected officials. It’s my experience that women and men who choose public life do so for the right reasons more often than not — to effectuate change, and to help people. That’s what it’s all about.

Some of you are old enough to remember the phrase “Courtesy is contagious.” It was a driver’s-ed. mantra for decades. Later came “Small acts of kindness make a big difference” and “Pay it

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try to remind my students to be the people who make someone else’s day.

Letters No, we’re not sure Trump’s guilt would be enough To the Editor: I’d like to commend reader Brian Kelly for his thoughtful letter in last week’s issue, “Are we sure Trump’s guilt would be enough?” explaining how former President Donald Trump may escape conviction despite overwhelming evidence. I’d just like to add two things Mr. Kelly didn’t mention.

The first is that a “not guilty” verdict is not synonymous with “innoc e n t . ” W h e n a j u r y fo re p e r s o n announces “not guilty,” that means only that the jury did not feel the prosecution had a strong enough case to prove the defendant was guilty, even though he or she may clearly not be innocent.

The second is that Trump is only one part of a much bigger problem in our country. That problem is that so many people continue to support him regardless of what he says, how he behaves, or even how many times he is indicted. The most frightening thing is that Trump continues to soar in the

forward.” Sadly, I think these attitudes are, to a large degree, gone in a society that is too busy and distracted to remember the niceties.

Ever notice how good you feel when someone lets your vehicle into the lane that’s moving in a traffic tie-up? Or when you only have one or two items in the supermarket, and the shopper with the full cart invites you to go ahead of them? Sadly, I don’t remember the last time either of those things happened to me, even though I try to demonstrate those small kindnesses in my day-to-day life.

And when I do have the opportunity to pay it forward, I receive a wave or a thank-you less and less frequently. But whether a good thing is acknowledged or not, I still find satisfaction in helping a neighbor, being a good Samaritan, or simply yielding what I may feel is my right of way to someone else to improve their day. I must believe that most people feel this way.

I’m no expert, but I can’t ignore the trend in recent years of a sense of entitlement, regardless of how it affects others. We have to resist the temptation to become an “I’ll do what I want, when I want, regardless of how others might be impacted” society. I know it sounds corny and old-fashioned, but there’s a

good reason why the Golden Rule has stuck around for as long as it has. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you are good words to live by.

I have a saying that I’ve tried to instill in my driver’s-ed. students that can easily be applied to everyday life: “Don’t be that guy.” (These days I’m supposed to say, “Don’t be that person,” but you can’t change history.) Don’t be the guy who double parks when there’s a legal spot; who blocks an intersection; who sits in his car in a No Parking, No Stopping, No Standing zone. These lessons are as applicable to life as they are to driving.

I try to remind my students to be the people who make someone else’s day.

Aside from making them feel good, it forges a connection with other people, and maybe even improves their own lives in some small way. You never know what someone else might be going through. Being kind makes the world look and feel like a better place, and by showing a little thoughtfulness to others, we encourage them to pass the kindness on. Young people grow into adults soon enough, and the lessons they learn in their early years can affect them and all those around them for a very long time.

I know my observations won’t change the world, but we have to start somewhere.

Ed Fare is the mayor of Valley Stream.

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polls. He may actually succeed in once again getting his hands on the reins of this country due to his base of supporters, who don’t seem to care which laws he has broken, and to the many citizens who just don’t care enough to vote.

PAM SINGER Malverne

We missed you, Randi To the Editor: Welcome back to Randi Kreiss (“I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully,” Sept. 21-27)! As a reader, I for one welcome her return, and hope her husband is doing well.

I’m sad to hear that she has decided to write her column monthly, as opposed to weekly, but it will give me something to look forward to. Perhaps the Herald can fill her space with other columnists from different stages in life — a Generation X-er and a parent navigating a life with children come to mind. Just a thought.

DEBBIE LEVINE Baldwin

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