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Residents have plenty to say about cannabis bis business candidate who spoke in support of cannabis dispensaries in the village. Legal The agenda portion of the dispensaries, Fiore said, would regular Village of Valley Stream “undercut the illegal cannabis meeting on Monday was over in market,” helping to ensure that minutes, with agenda items marijuana stayed out of the detailing unglamorous village hands of young people under 21. business read aloud He noted that mariand voted on with juana sold on the assembly-like effistreet is “not tested ciency. Then, for for chemicals, hard nearly an hour durmetals or other legal ing the public-comsubstances that can ment period, attendbe added to and be ees spoke at length very dangerous to about an issue far cannabis consumers removed from the at any age.” agenda — the Mari“The board and juana Re gulation the town must realand Taxation Act. ize that it has resiSpecifically, the dents that are cannaquestion on people’s bis consumers…” he minds was whether said. “How can the liNDA DAriS village trustees board say [marijuashould vote to opt Resident na] is legal for adult out of licensed canuse but at the same nabis dispensaries token not allow conand on-site consumption lounges sumers a safe location for purin the village. For the last four chase and cannabis consumpmeetings, the opt-out question tion?” has dominated attendees’ comResident Linda Daris, a canments, as the end-of-year dead- nabis sale supporter, said, “We line to decide whether to opt out all know that other so-called is fast approaching. vices such as cigarettes and gamResident Carmine Fiore, a bling are legalized and regulated small business owner and veter- in New York state, so marijuana an, is a prospective retail cannaContinued on page 11

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VAlley GreeN DriVe, with undulations, ruts and cracks, is one of the most deteriorated stretches of road in Valley Stream. Village officials said they plan to redo it in the near future.

Rescuing roads from ruin, one mile at a time by JUAN lASSo jlasso@liherald.com

With fall in full swing, people are bracing for the frigid temperatures, snow and ice that come with winter, all of which wreak havoc on asphalt roads, causing cracks and potholes. After years of ceaseless decline, many roads are due for a complete overhaul. That is the job of Joe Accarino and the personnel at the Village of Valley Stream Engineering Department.

Accarino, the village engineer, and his team must steadily reconstruct the village’s 80.6 miles of road — the distance from Valley Stream to East Hampton on Sunrise Highway. On average, the village redoes two miles of road per year, at a cost of $1 million, paid for with local and state funds. It takes roughly 40 years to redo all the village’s roads. “It’s an uphill battle,” Accarino said. “Some of the roads are really bad. They

have to be fully reconstructed, meaning we have to rip the whole road up. We do the curbs, the driveway aprons... but some roads, as long as the base is good and the curbs, aprons, grades and water pitches are good, we just mill off and pave the top.” The village covered an average of 6,700 feet of road per year from 2015 to 2020, with 9,445 feet covered last year with new reconstruction Continued on page 10

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ELECtiON 2021 ued Covid vaccination awareness?

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

Valley Stream resident and Republican challenger, Dr. Bernadin Fleurima, is racing this election season against Democratic Legislator Carrie Solages for Nassau County’s 3rd Legislative District. Solages, 42, of Lawrence, is seeking his sixth term in office. Fleurima, a pastor, is running his first time for the 3rd District seat. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, the Herald asked each candidate questions pertinent to their vision for the district to see where each one stands on the issues.

Herald: Despite an all-around increase in affluence, how do you plan to better address those pockets of severely underserved residents in your communities with low social and economic status who suffer a lack of access to healthcare and education? Solages: Addressing the needs of under-

served residents has been a priority in my leadership as Legislator, especially as it relates to addressing health disparities. At the start of the pandemic in January 2020, there were many national reports that predicted that Covid-19 would be devastating on minority communities who already suffer from significant health disparities including higher rates of cancer, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and other health issues. The minority community suffered during the pandemic due to lack of access to resources as well as historical and cultural factors. That is why I made it a priority to create or further support new health care facilities in my district. During the pandemic, I had a close working relationship with the Elmont Health Center which is a federal qualified health center. I organized several Covid19 test drives, vaccine distributions and health fares with the health center. I also brought test and vaccine sites to the Five Towns through the Five Towns Community Center which is a county facility. In order to address the ongoing health needs of the Inwood community in which we see the fastest growing population of Latinos in Nassau County, I am seeking to have the lease of the community center extended and a new health care site or clinic placed there. I have had several planning meetings with the County Executive’s team on this issue and look forward to solidifying these plans in the coming months.

Fleurima: Health conditions, disability and unhealthy behaviors can all have an effect on educational outcomes. Poor health not only results from low education, but it can also cause educational

Carrie Solages

Bernadin Fleurima

Incumbent

Challenger

Age: 42

Age: 53

Hometown: Lawrence

Hometown: Valley Stream

Career: Elected official, former Bronx assistant district attorney, attorney in private practice

Career: Pastor Political experience: None

Political experience: Nassau County Legislator (2011– present) setbacks and interfere with schooling. My office will work with the appropriate agencies to ensure that everyone has access to healthcare and education. We believe that we have the means to do it. We can do this.

Herald: How would you help ensure that your constituents benefit as much as they can from the Belmont Arena project? Solages: The Belmont Arena Project

presents a major opportunity for development and economic revitalization for Elmont and the greater Nassau County community. In order to make sure that the project is a benefit and not a burden for the community that I represent, I advocated for a fully functional train station. I am happy to see that the State has constructed a station there, however, the north-side of the project is a fair distance away from Elmont, a largely working-class community. To improve access, I am advocating for a rapid bus transfer system with the Nassau InterCounty Express Bus company in partnership with the State to make sure that residents can connect from Hempstead Turnpike to the train station for a more efficient commute. In addition, a community center and job training program can be sponsored and funded by the developer. I have also advocated that the developer creates a down-town Elmont Beautification Improvement Bureau. In

many areas where we see commercial development, the developer and local government support such entities that are responsible for litter removal, beautification efforts, and providing local jobs. Litter removal, debris, and other quality of life issues are very important to the constituents that I serve. I have led petition drives, press conferences, and other methods that focus on organizing the community with one clear voice demanding that the State and the developer do right by the community. I am asking constituents to continue advocating for a community center, which is part of the developer’s plan but is still not yet a reality.

Fleurima: The Belmont Arena Project

will undoubtedly create jobs, and I hope that priority will be given to the district residents. After extensive community outreach and numerous public hearings, we identified a critical need for improved mass transit and a full service of the Long Island Railroad station to serve the community. I look forward to continuing to work with our constituents to ensure that this project brings tangible results and the benefits that our community needs and that our residents deserve.

Herald: Residents want to know they are safe in their communities. What are your plans to assist in reducing crime, promote traffic safety and increase contin-

Solages: Traffic and road safety has been and continues to be a priority in my role as Legislator. I have advocated for and secured infrastructure improvements across my district that will make our communities safer and improve our quality of life. A major component of this work has focused on road repaving and traffic safety. The County recently completed resurfacing on a nearly mile-long span of North Central Avenue in Valley Stream between Hendrickson Avenue and the Southern State Parkway—the centerpiece of an aggressive road-repaving schedule for Valley Stream’s County roads. Portions of Hungry Harbor Road and Mill Road were completed as well. The County is continuing its work to implement recommended traffic-calming recommendations from the January 2020 Elmont Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Project. With regards to reducing crime, I am proud to say that the third district gained two new PALS (Police Activity League) programs, more than any other legislative district. That was due our partnership with the County Executive who is committed to assisting our community by improving our relationship with local law enforcement. I have led the efforts to equip our Nassau County police officers with body cameras, funded efforts to have more auxiliary police cars in our community to patrol and show a visible law enforcement presence, and I have funded and supported efforts for the use of Shot Spotter [a gunfire locator technology], which has detected gun use in our community, which is a priority due to the rising gun violence in the metro NYC area. As for Covid-19 vaccination awareness, I have protected my community by organizing several Covid test and vaccine distributions. I am thankful to my colleagues in gover nment and the health and nonprofit organizations and churches who’ve helped make it possible and look to continue such efforts as the [pandemic situation unfolds. Fleurima: Reducing crime requires that

we fund the police to get more cops on patrol 24/7. The police department must have the necessary tools to help combat crimes and control the flow of traffic near the Belmont Arena and other hotspots in the third district. I would like to see a police station built nearby to help deter any would-be criminals. With regards to Covid-19, we are encouraging people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from the deadly disease. Covid-19 is still around, and we encourage people to follow the CDC guidelines to keep themselves safe. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

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BElarus Born artist Yuliya Lobach sits in her basement studio in Valley Stream surrounded by her original works.

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Local artist Yuliya Lobach stuns the community with beautiful acrylic paintings of local scenery. Accumulating hundreds of likes on the Valley Stream News and Views Facebook page and on her personal webpage, the Belarus-born artist finds beauty in Valley Stream. Lobach came to Valley Stream when she was 27 years old after winning the green card lottery in Belarus, something she only had a 1.28% chance of getting, according to the DV-2017 Lottery. But she didn’t immediately start painting once she arrived. “When I came to America, it wasn’t time for painting when you’re trying to find yourself, learn a language, look for a job, and take care of kids.” Only within the last year has she really gotten back to her lifelong calling of painting. She recalls how when she was younger in school her “schoolteacher used to look at [her] notebook and see what new drawing [she’d] done.” Now as an adult, her inspiration for her work is not Bob Ross or other landscape painters, it is “only nature.” She gathers creative inspiration from the spot she is painting and to recreate the scenery back home at her studio. After each work, she uploads the paintings on the Valley Stream News and Views Facebook page for the viewing pleasure of three thousand active members who leave rave comments. Words include “beautiful” and “stunning,” as well as story replies of the residents’ fondest memories at the

location. The Facebook group even made Lobach’s rendering of A.J. Hendrickson Park as the official cover photo for the group. Specializing in nature scenes, Lobach says her favorite spot to paint is A.J. Hendrickson Park because of the landscaping. Somedays Lobach can be found painting the same spot in the park at three different times of the day to capture the changing play of light and moving visuals. Remarking on the difference between nature in Belarus and Valley Stream, she says, “the seasons here are much better. Belarus is a very green country but cold.” However, she does not shy away from also painting portraiture, which she does both for commission work and for fun. Lobach says she especially enjoys “the emotion” on the faces she paints. Although “painting is my favorite thing, it is a hobby,” said Lobach, who is both a mom and full-time dressmaker, supplying dresses to a local boutique. And yet, in reference to her craft, Lobach says she’s “going to [keep] improving…and practice, practice, practice.” “One year ago, I started to really get into it, and as more time passes, the more experience I’ll have,” said Lobach. Commentors online have asked to purchase her work, which Lobach does through her online store, but Lobach is thinking of starting a collection to exhibit somewhere in Valley Stream. “Next project may be an exhibition. Many people ask me to see [the paintings] in person, not just through Facebook page, so maybe I’ll find or rent a place,” said Lobach.

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The South Shore Symphony’s long pandemic hiatus is over. The popular local orchestra is back on stage and eager to welcome audiences. The South Shore Symphony returns to the Madison Theatre at Molloy College for a season of special performances celebrating its return to live performance. The 2021-22 season marks its 30th season in Rockville Centre. The first concert, on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., features Paul Hindemith’s “Mathis der Mahler,” Aaron Copland’s “Music for the Movies” and Darius Milhaud’s “le Boeuf sur le toit.” The Copland work is a suite of music he wrote for movies with hints of his later famous composition, “Appalachian Spring.” The Milhaud was designed to be music for silent film star Charlie Chaplin, but this composition with a Brazilian dance flavor later morphed into a ballet in 1920. Hindemith wrote this symphony in 1934 while working on his opera of the same name. These 20th century works are exciting for both the orchestra and audience alike. Acclaimed pianist effrey Biegel is the featured performer at the orchestra’s second performance on Saturday, Dec. 4. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s Piano “Concerto in C” and Dick Tunney’s “Peanuts Concerto.” The orchestra will also perform George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” This concert highlights the genius of American composers. The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts is underwriting and sponsoring these two performances and is offering the tickets for free with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the Madison Theatre

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Gaylor, Burns vie again in Legislative District 6 By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

For the second time in two years, Laura Burns challenges Bill Gaylor for county legislator of District 6. Gaylor, from Lynbrook, has held his seat since 2015 and was re-elected in 2017 and 2019, when he defeated Burns, 7,936 to 6,674. Burns, of Rockville Centre, is a writer and advocate. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling issues that affect residents in District 6, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere.

Bill Gaylor,

Laura Burns

Incumbent

Challenger

Herald: What can be done to further hold the line on taxes and to fix the county’s tax-reassessment system?

Age: 58

Age: 52

Gaylor: I am proud to have never voted for

Hometown: lynbrook

Hometown: Rockville Centre

Career: Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel; attorney

Career: Writer and activist

a property tax increase as a legislator. We need to fix the tens of thousands of errors in County Executive Laura Curran’s reassessment that resulted in massive property tax increases for South Shore homeowners. We also have to make the reassessment fair, accurate and transparent and provide relief to residents who desperately need it following economic uncertainty during the pandemic. That is why I proposed legislation to eliminate $100 million in fees that residents pay to deliver real financial relief for working class families.

Political experience: County legislator since 2015; Lynbrook Village Associate Justice from 2009 to 2015.

Burns: It’s all about staying on the path

the Curran administration has put us on. Reassessment was absolutely necessary to address Nassau County’s financial woes, as was adopting the Taxpayer Protection Plan. Curran is calling for no additional property taxes for the next four years while the TPP is implemented, and the goal is, ultimately, to have accurate rolls and reduce the necessity of grieving. This is the correct course of action, and I’m concerned that the Republican Majority —which just this month demonstrated its willingness to play politics with the budget — will push the county off the path to fiscal stability by choosing shortterm political gain over long-term responsible management.

Herald: Many local businesses took a financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local businesses? Gaylor : Small businesses have been through a lot in the past year, but throughout the pandemic, I along with members of the majority, approved tens of millions of dollars in federal funding

Political experience: None other experience: Rockville Centre PTA council co-president (2020-12); board member of RVD Friends of MLK Center; member of the Writer’s Guild of America; founding member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America; leader of Moms Demand New York State Communications and Moms Demand Nassau County Outreach; board member, Barnard Women in Entertainment.

that went directly to small business relief. We also worked to ensure that businesses had personal protective equipment and created a special revenue fund to pay down county refund liability owed to small businesses.

ing workforce housing near transit lines to bring more business to the Long Island Rail Road-adjacent downtowns in my district. For those who lost their jobs due to Covid-19, there are job training programs available.

Burns: The Boost Nassau initiative is a

Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if elected?

good first step, connecting business owners with information about the resources available to them. I would push out more information from my office as well, making sure to have it available in the different languages spoken by business owners in the district. There are grants and loans available to help small businesses recover, and I look forward to helping constituents discover and access all helpful programming. We can also think creatively to make our downtowns more desirable destinations. There is Community Revitalization Program money available to help with beautification efforts, and we can expand the Open Streets program to create more walkable downtowns, and we can focus on build-

Gaylor: As a retired lieutenant colonel in

the U.S. Army, I will continue to advocate for Nassau’s veterans, first responders and seniors to ensure their mental and physical health needs are being met. I will never vote to defund our police and make sure they always have the resources they need to return home safe at the end of their shift. I will also continue to never vote for property tax increases, and fight to make the county executive’s reassessment more fair, accurate and transparent.

Burns: My top priority is to maintain our

fiscal health. The taxpayers’ money should be spent on infrastructure, pro-

gramming and services to make taxpayers’ lives better. We must achieve financial stability and phase out the Nassau Interim Finance Authority so that we can move forward with more funding for the taxpayers. My first order of business will be to set up a structure for constituent outreach. I plan to hold bimonthly town halls, both in person and via Zoom, and to have weekly “office hours” at different public spaces or small businesses around the district. It’s important that the diverse communities within Legislative District 6 know they have a legislator who wants to hear their concerns, and it’s important that I know what the district’s priorities are so that I can represent them well. There hasn’t been any outreach from the legislator’s office in this district, and it’s sorely needed. My focus in office will be to assess the infrastructure needs in LD6 and begin work on addressing them, making sure to include constituents in the process. I want any development in the district to include renewable energy and to create good-paying jobs with benefits.

Herald: Why would you be a better fit for the position than your opponent? Gaylor: Unlike my opponent, I strongly denounce any legislation that supports defunding the police and oppose Albany’s dangerous cashless bail laws. I have a strong record of supporting law enforcement and will continue to work closely with them to keep our communities safe. Additionally, I will fight to cut taxes and create a more fair and transparent process concerning the current administration’s flawed reassessment system, and correct the numerous errors affecting tens of thousands of Nassau’s homeowners. Burns: During my years as an advocate

for gun violence prevention, I’ve become well-versed in building coalitions among community groups working on different aspects of a complex issue that spans legislation, cultural outreach, public education and community organizing. This grassroots experience is exactly what’s needed in local government — a willingness to seek out diverse voices, gather different points of view, and synthesize them into a plan for action to make people’s lives better. My opponent is content with the status quo, listens only to the voices of his own party, and has ignored 60 percent of the district’s population when it comes to CRP funding. My goal is to improve the quality of life in the district, throughout the entire district. Taxpayers deserve a legislator who represents them all, and we need something better than the status quo.

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events and activities

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Thursday, Nov. 4

American Legion Post 854 Meeting

Cars and Cigars- Thanksgiving Fundraiser

The Valley Stream American Legion Post 854 will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at 51 Roosevelt Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11582.

Sponsered by Real Estate Boss Babes, they invite the public to enjoy some cars while buying some cigars from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The procedes will go to providing families a turkey dinner and handing out lunches to those in need. Tickets are $50 and the event will be at Stream Auto Outlet 324 West Merrick Road.

Friday, October 22 Halloween Movie Night - Adams Family (2019) The village will hold a halloween movie night starting at 8 p.m. at the Village Bandshell on the Village Green behind Village Hall. Rain date: 10/29.

Monday, Nov. 8 Board of Trustees Work Session The village will hold its Board of Trustees Work Session at the Valley Stream Village Hall auditorium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 Halloween Family Fun Day The Village of Valley Stream will hold fun halloween activties for kids at the mini-golf area of the Arthur J. Hendrickson park. Pumpkin painting for ages 6 & under will start from noon to 1:30 p.m. And for ages 7-12 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A costume contest will also be held for ages 5 and under from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. And for ages 6-12 from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rain date: 10/30.

Monday, Oct. 25 District 30 Board of Education Business Meeting Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education Business Meeting will start at 8 p.m. virtually, the link can be found on the VS30 website.

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Halloween Family Fun Day The Village of Valley Stream is hosting a day full of Halloween events at Arthur J. Hendrickson park starting at noon and continuing till 5:30 p.m. Events include pumpkin painting, a costume contest, a bouncy housee and more. Disabled American Legion Chapter 145 Meeting Chapter 145, refreshments served, new members welcome, bring a copy of your DD214. Starts at 7 p.m. at 65 E. Merrick Rd. For more info email hksunshine@hotmail.com.

Friday, Oct. 29 Teen Halloween Escape Room

Tuesday, Oct. 26 District 13 Board of Education Business Meeting Valley Stream District 13 Board of Education Executive Sessions will start at 7: 15 p.m. followed by the committee meeting starting at 8 p.m. at the auditorium of James A. Dever Elementary School.

The Henry Waldinger Library challenges teens to escape their virtual escape room. Contact Teen Librarian Ms. Kenney at vsteens@nassaulibrary.org to register for this fun program.

Saturday, Oct. 30 Celebrating Jesus! Hallelujah Night The Calvery Faith Tabernacle is hosting

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Celebrating Jesus! Hallelujah Night from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 811 W Merrick Rd.

3D Printing Workshop The Henry Waldinger Library will be offering a 3D Printing Workshop via Zoom on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The library’s 3D expert Kayla Serpa will show participants how to download print files from Thingiverse and to use Tinkercad to customize prints and create new designs. To register for this workshop, contact Library Director Ms. Eng at hwmlcontact@hotmail. com for the Zoom information, plus instructions about how to download and login to Tinkercad prior to the class.

Sunday, Oct. 31 A Spooktacular Event

Dopie’s World Event Space is hosting their very first Haunted House and Pumpkin Patch for kids from 4:007:00 p.m.. From 9:00 p.m. to 1 a.m. a costume party for adults will be held, costumes are required for both and prizes will be given out, a DJ will be present, and food and refreshments on sale.

Wednesday, Nov. 3 District 24 Board of Education Business Meeting Valley Stream District 24 Board of Education will hold its Work Session at 7:30 p.m. at the William L. Buck school.

VFW Post 1790 Meeting Post 1790, new members welcome, starts at 7 p.m. at 65 E. Merrick Rd.

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

Steve Buscemi, actor and director, grew up in Valley Stream. The Pagan-Fletcher House is a historic home built around 1840 and remodeled in a 20th century Colonial Revival style. The population in the Village of Valley Stream was 37,511 at the 2010 census. Valley Stream State Park is one of three state parks located in the Town of Hempstead. A.J. Hendrickson Park is 1 mile long with 0 elevation and rated an easy run online.

E.R. youngster gives back to his community At 8 years old, Joe Petraro has accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime. He is a twice-published author, has helped the Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities in many ways, and also funded a well in Nigeria to bring clean water to villagers. “I think that helping people and making them smile helps everything about how they feel,” Joe wrote in an email to the Herald. “The world can be kind of scary if you watch the news and listen to all the bad things, but if we think about all the really good things happening, life is pretty fun and cool. Helping others makes me feel happy.” Joe, an East Rockaway resident and third-grader at Holy Name of Mary School in Valley Stream, has written and published two children’s books. The first was “The Pumpkin vs. The Boogie Man,” which came out in March 2020 and delves into using his knowledge from attending Steven’s Karate Academy in Lynbrook to overcome bullying through kindness, and the second, “Buddy My Best Friend Moves to a Place Called Heaven,” which he wrote from personal experience after the Petraro family dog, Buddy, died, and they were left to cope with the loss. Buddy, a Vizsla, passed last November, and the

book was published in April. Both books Joe also “adopted” a grandmother, Carowere created through the Pennsylvania- line Manna, at Lynbrook Restorative, whom he has visited and exchanged holibased publisher Fulton Books. Joe used proceeds from each book and day gifts with since he was 6. His efforts from merchandise he made and sold to became so far reaching that he helped the give back to those in need in the commu- Rev. Vincent Bulus, an associate pastor at nity. He bought lunch for the staff at Lyn- St. Raymond, raise money for the church by selling popcorn and then brook Restorative Therapy & helped fund the construction Nursing; donated $600 to a of a well in Nigeria, where GoFundMe created after East Bulus is from. Rockaway resident Taylor “He’s a humanitarian and Clarke died at 24 in July, five managed to catch my attenyears after receiving a lifetion because I’m interested in saving heart transplant; gave humanitarian issues,” Bulus money he earned at book said. “He likes to touch and signings to St. Raymond change lives, and I said, ‘Wow, Roman Catholic Church in this boy is quite good.’ He’s the village; and donated $1,000 making a lot of impact, not to singer/songwriter Jane only in Africa, but he’s touchMarczewski, known as NightJoe Petraro ing lives all over.” birde, whom he befriended on Joe helped get Joe’s Well Instagram after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26. Joe is for Humanity built in Fadiya Ghugah, the working on a third book based on his Nigerian village that Bulus formerly experience getting to know the singer called home. The pastor said there is a after she exhibited a positive outlook severe lack of water in Nigeria, and thanks in part to $2,000 raised by Joe, peodespite her harrowing battle. “He was a very shy boy, and it all start- ple in Fadiya Ghugah are now enjoying ed when we would write stories together clean water. Bulus said that their next goal is to to help his emotions,” said Joe’s mother, Anne Petraro, who draws the illustrations raise money to build a hospital in Nigein his books. “Overall, I think just in gen- ria, near where the well was constructed. He added that Nigeria faces many other eral, he truly is a kid philanthropist.” In addition to donating money locally, issues, including the constant threat of

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Road reconstruction is never-ending in V.S. tive than having to jump around to difmethods. Additionally, village officials’ ferent parts of the village on any given approach to deciding when and where to year. Next year, the village will oversee redo roads has changed. In 2016, Accarireconstruction of the municipality’s no, in partnership with Cornell Univerwest end, including the Hungry Harbor sity, conducted a road manand Gibson area. Accarino agement study that surveyed has set his sights on a notoall the roads and rated their rious stretch of residential condition from best to worst street known as Valley based on various criteria, Green Drive, which is ridincluding traffic density, dled with massive road proximity to schools or fire cracks and undulations. routes, and types of cracks Joe AccArIno “We’re going to normaland craters to prioritize Village engineer ize the road as much as posstreets that need repair. But sible,” Accarino said. “Take other circumstances, includthe high spots, make them as low as we ing residents’ feedback, came into play can. Take the low spots, make them as when making the final call. The conventional approach, accord- high as we can with all new asphalt, ing to Accarino, was to spread recon- new curbs and drainage.” Despite an initial setback because of struction throughout the village every year so as to quell residents’ complaints the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s that their area of road was being over- scheduled road reconstruction was comlooked. Now, Accarino has gone against pleted on time. And so, for now, Accarithe grain by trying to focus and finish no and his team will wait out the cold entire zones “so that eventually the season, when reconstruction becomes roads will deteriorate at the same rate,” impossible, before they begin their work which will ultimately be more cost-effec- again next year. continued from front page

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If you know of any unsung heroes within the community who deserve recognition for their selfless work on behalf of others, please contact us immediately by email at jlasso@liherald.com or write to the Valley Stream Herald, c/o Juan Lasso 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, N.Y. 11530. Submissions are due by Dec. 14., and the sooner we receive them, the better! Nominations are best sent by email. Along with your nominations, just give us two or three sentences why your nominee deserves recognition and provide contact information for him or her, if you can. You can nominate more than one person.

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LIVE LIVE TOLEAD. Residents weigh in on cannabis opt-out continued from front page should be regulated in the same way. How many bars allow patrons to stand around outside and drink alcohol without some special permit to do so? Why should cannabis clubs be any different?” Daris said she does not smoke cigarettes and finds the smell of them as “disgusting” as those opposed to cannabis use find marijuana smoke. Yet, she said, “I have less rights than a cigarette smoker does because you can smoke publicly, and all I can do to avoid [it] is get away from you as quickly as possible.” She added, “Teens in Valley Stream who want to buy weed already know where to get it, so let’s take it out of the hands of the black market and place it in a regulated environment.” While most attendees echoed their support for cannabis retail dispensaries, one woman, Dina Bianco, stood in opposition. “This is about quality of life for Valley Stream residents,” she said. “People want to make money. They don’t care about quality of life. It’s a slippery slope. People that are doing this, they don’t live here. They didn’t go to school here. They just want to make money.” Trustee Dermond Thomas wondered whether marijuana dispensaries might

overrun other businesses, including cafés. “What we care about is the overall face of the village,” he said. “We want the village to be the most diverse, interesting, entertaining, exciting place for everyone. If we create an atmosphere where one business becomes the business, then obviously we lose that.” Fiore, in turn, enumerated the safeguards put in place by MRTA that empower local governments to tailor regulations to meet community standards. Mayor Ed Fare said, “We have received multiple presentations, both pro and con. The board has been trying its best to do its due diligence and learn all aspects of the situation.” “Both sides of the argument are very compelling,” Trustee John Tufarelli said. “I think it’s time that we have to get to an agreement, one way or the other.” No date for an opt-out vote has yet been scheduled. Should the village vote to opt out, residents may hold a referendum to override the board’s decision. Residents would need to submit a petition with signatures numbering at least 10 percent of the total number of votes cast in the village’s last gubernatorial race, according to state officials.

News brief V.S. Fire Department mourns loss of chief Honorary Fire Chief Francis J. Henriques died on Oct 12. Henriques joined Engine Company 4 of the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department on Jan. 18, 1955, and served as a member for 66 years. Henriques served in the U.S. army for 29 years and received an honorable discharge. He was a fire chief of the U.S. Army Garrison Engineering and Housing Division in Bayonne, N.J..

He is survived by his wife, Eva Henriques, and ste pdaughter, Cherly. The Valley Stream Fire Department posted the announcement on the Valley Stream Fire Department Facebook page stating, “It is with deep regret the department announces the passing of Honorary Chief Frank Henriques. RIP Frank.”

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Field Hockey: Sewanhaka at Seaford......................10 a.m. Football: Glen Cove at Calhoun................................. 2 p.m. Football: Carey at Baldwin ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City................................. 2 p.m. Football: Roslyn at Elmont.............................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at New Hyde Park........................ 2 p.m. Football: Herricks at Sewanhaka............................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at V.S. Central ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. South ....................................... 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Roosevelt................................... 2 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Plainedge ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Lynbrook ......................................... 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Seaford ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at Oyster Bay............................ 2 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lawrence ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Friends Academy at West Hempstead .............. 3 p.m.

Coming off consecutive shutout losses, Valley Stream Central stayed focused on the big picture and got its offense in gear last Saturday with six touchdown drives in a 41-21 victory at Herricks to even its record through six Conference II football games. The Eagles, who moved into fifth place in the standings with 116.67 power rating points, took the lead for good on junior Josh Rogers’ 2-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter. Senior quarterback Quran Watkins was the offensive catalyst throughout the day and finished with two passing scores and two rushing scores. “The kids have bought in since the first day of practice and even though we were coming off two tough games, we felt we improved,” Central head coach Mike Rubino said. “It’s a young team that’s growing week to week. I told them not to listen to any of the outside noise and just control what they can control.” Rubino was particularly pleased with getting the air attack going. Watkins connected with junior Mohammad Daffalla for a 33-yard touchdown in the second quarter and iced the victory with a 30-yard scoring strike to senior Courtney Lord in the fourth. Watkins also hooked up with sophomore Jordan Jean-Joseph for a long completion to set up his own third-quarter touchdown run. “Our timing hasn’t been there in the passing game, but we got in sync,” Rubino explained. “The emphasis during practice over the last few weeks has been the passing game. We knew we couldn’t run the ball 90 percent of the time. We need to have balance.” Herricks (1-5) went toe-to-toe with the Eagles through the first 20 minutes. The hosts led 7-0 before Central answered with senior Jason Dalis’ 18-yard touchdown run to get within a point. It was tied at 14 late in the second quarter. “They threw some different things at us we hadn’t seen on film,” Rubino said. “Nobody on our side hit the panic button. We stayed calm and made plays.” The Eagles, who were blanked by upstart New Hyde Park and five-time defending county champion Garden City,

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track last Saturday against Herricks and take a 3-3 record into the final two weeks. reached the end zone in all four quarters at Herricks. They also got a huge performance on the defensive side from senior Antonio Padilla, who had eight tackles and two interceptions. “I think we showed our maturity and growth by putting the game away when we had a chance,” Rubino said. “We weren’t able to do that against Sewanhaka earlier in the season.” Next up for the Eagles is their home-

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While at the outset of the library’s participation in The Great Give Back, library officials focused on library-oriented activities like making bookmarks and a book drive, now they’ve expanded by hosting something different every year. In the past five years, Waldinger has held a pet food drive, created snack bags for The Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead, and hosted other events. But this year, due to health concerns from Covid-19, the library had to strategically think of an event that would mitigate the spread of germs. Consequently, they chose to make cards so that

any age group could participate and be given the option to make the cards at the library or make them from home and send them over via a no-contact drop off. “Everyone is limited because of Covid, but still thinking of creative ways to participate … it’s still grown every year which is nice,” said a library official. Library director, Mamie Eng, added that she wanted “to get the kids to think out of the box and think about someone else…this is low-key for any age.”

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EstEphani arroyavE and her daughters Khalessi, Kailyn and Alana color in numerous cards, finding it relaxing and good to give back to the community.

By Karina Kovac On Saturday, the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library held an event for families to make Christmas cards for kids in hospitals. The event was sponsored by the Great Give Back program created by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in conjunction with the Nassau Library System. The mission statement of The Great Give Back is “to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences.” This year, the Great Give Back partnered with the Little Saint Nicks Foundation to provide seasonal joy and cheer to hospitalized children. The Little Saint Nicks Foundation was founded in 2004 by Raymond Mohler, Jr. At age 4, Mohler was diagnosed with a rare hip-joint disease. He recalled that after an eight-hour stay at the hospital, the image of other hospitalized children was seared into his memory, and he wanted to do something for them. Estephani Arroyave and her children Khalessi, Kailyn and Alana Arroyave were at the event in service of the community. “We’re very Catholic. This month, we’ve been praying every day and my kids always pray for sick kids…I saw a post this was happening, and since they pray for the kids, I thought the kids can come here and send a card, so they knew we’re thinking of them. We’re going to make a couple. Its very relaxing. You feel good. You’re doing something good—each card they try to write something different.” More than two dozen cards were collected with words of comfort and blessing. “Hope this card makes you smile,” “Hoping for a speedy recovery,” and other such sayings were made by the kids in colorful letters.

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Long Island’s leading female focused radio stations, WALK 97.5 and KJOY 98.3, along with the entire Connoisseur Media Long Island broadcast cluster are hosting the 22nd annual Radio For A Cure breast cancer awareness campaign to lead the conversation about breast cancer on Long Island. The radio stations are presenting the month-long multi-platform awareness campaign with the goal of educating Long Islanders about a variety of current topics in the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer scientists, physicians, advocates and survivors are among the speakers in three individual conversations to provide meaningful content for all people touched by the disease. “We want to lead useful and actionable conversations about breast cancer on Long Island,” David Bevins, Connoisseur Media of Long Island’s general manager said. “There is such a high rate of diagnosis here and we feel it’s part of our responsibility to deliver quality content surrounding issues that touch the lives of so many of our listeners.” These exclusive panels are designed to highlight groundbreaking studies and community collaboration that’s happening on Long Island. On Oct. 13, Anna Zap, from “The Anna & Raven Show” on WALK 97.5 lead the conversation about “Breast Cancer in the

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a vaccine for genetically based breast cancers, as well as a treatment to stop hormone-based metastatic breast cancers from spreading to the lungs. “We wanted to do more than just turn our logos pink,” Jon Daniels, Program Director for both KJOY 98.3 and WHLI 104.7 FM/1100AM said. “We have made so many advancements in the fight against breast cancer; it’s time to use our privilege as broadcasters to gather experts to have these important conversations.” Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United

States; only beat by some kinds of skin cancer. About 1 in 8 U.S. women, or 13 percent, will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime and about 43,600 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2021 from breast cancer. In addition to panel discussions, Radio for a Cure is hosting a number of fundraisers at local businesses, to raise money for the New York Cancer Foundation, an organization that helps relieve the financial stresses experienced by cancer patients undergoing treatment. Earlier this month, two local businesses, White House Home and Design in Malverne and Charles Krypell Fine Jewelers in Greenvale, hosted “Sip and Shop” events as part of the fundraising for the Cancer Foundation. Attendees were able to create art and enjoy themselves while also donating to a good cause. 50 percent of the proceeds from each event was donated to the New York Cancer Foundation. All month long, Dirty Taco and Tequila, located at 201 Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, is offering $5 pink tacos as part of the campaign; featuring a crunchy pink shell, ground beef, lettuce, tomato and pink, beet-infused sour cream. For each taco sold, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the cause. Additionally, Costello’s Ace in Belmore is selling a special pink tote bag in store on Oct. 23 and 24. Those who wish to participate can buy the tote bag for $5 and save 20 percent on almost everything that fits inside the bag at Ace.

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Esteemed lawyers from across Long Island were celebrated at the Heritage Club at Bethpage on Oct. 5 for the second Annual Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala. The event, which began at 6 p.m., was organized by RichnerLIVE, the events division of Richner Communications, and Herald Community Newspapers. Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE welcomed nearly 200 guests and expressed the importance of being able to celebrate the award winners’ accomplishments in person. Awards were distributed for Jim Green/Herald lawyers’ successes in a variety of practices, including bankruptcy, WaBC-tv reporter KristiN Thorne with estates and trusts, business and Honoree Hon. John M. Czgyier, Jr. of Lewis Johs commercial litigation, criminal, Avallone Aviles, LLP. cybersecurity, divorce mediation, person after a long time of not having any elder law, education, emerging companies and venture capital, environ- events.” Nixon Peabody LLP was one of mental, franchise law, government rela- event sponsors. Elizabeth Siegel, an associate with Prostions, taxes, real estate and much more. “During the past year, we certainly kauer Rose LLP, was selected as this year’s needed the best legal minds at work more Rising Star, while Deborah Aviles, of than ever, as we dealt with novel issues, Lewis Jons Avallone Aviles, LLP, obtained such as vaccination requirements in the the Lifetime Achievement award. Aviles is an equity partner and senior workplace, new federal funding programs, work-from-home arrangements and much trial attorney with Lewis Jons Avallone more,” Herald Community Newspapers Aviles, LLP, known for fighting claims of CEO Stuart Richner said at the event. medical malpractice. A former member of “This evening is a real celebration, as we the Supreme Court Committee, Judicial recognize many of Long Island’s best and Screening Committee and more, she brightest legal professionals who have helped found the Alexander Hamilton Inns achieved excellence in their area of prac- of Court for Suffolk County. “I’ve been in practice 40 years,” Avlies tice and given back to their communities.” Outstanding pro-bono projects and top said. “This is not an award for me – this is legal firms based on size also received rec- an award for all the people I’ve worked ognition. Michael Schnipper of Nixon Pea- with other the years, my staff, my colbody, LLP, said that receiving one of three leagues – they make me look good.” Plenty of specialty drinks and appetiztop legal firm awards was an honor. “We are grateful to the Herald for hon- ers were served during the two-hour cockoring us,” Schnipper said. “It’s so great to tail hour, where many legal representabe recognized, and it’s great to be back in tives mingled outside under the stars.

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Joseph Bruha of Grassi Advisors & Accountants hosted a table during cocktail hour. “It’s great to be back at a live event and to see everybody face-to-face,” Joseph Bruha, Marketing Senior Manager at Grassi Advisors & Accountants said. “We work very closely with the legal community, on everything from valuations to litigation support to trust and estate work. For us, it’s very important to be at an event like this and show the love.” Lisa Rispoli, partner and trust and estate services leader with Grassi, said she was grateful to interact with her potential clients and to applaud them for their successes at the gala. Rispoli, who completes litigation support and estate and trust administration services for attorneys, said Grassi has a good reputation in the community, especially within the courts.“We do a lot of networking and we have a lot of good relationships with the attorneys – they know we have their back,” Rispoli said, “and that’s our job.” Law professionals then migrated to the dining room, where WABC-TV reporter Kristin Thorne distributed the awards

during dinner and dessert. “This is an incredible gathering of Long Island’s top attorneys, and we are thrilled to be part of such a special night honoring them,” said Michael Billia, Investors Bank Senior Vice President Long Island Market. “We are very happy to be here, in person, celebrating the awards everyone is receiving and thanking them for the work they do.” The event was sponsored by: Investors Bank, Grassi Advisors & Accountants, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, Ruskin Moscou and Faltischek, Quatela Chimeri PLLC, D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, Nassau University Medical Center, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., Nixon Peabody, Real Estate Homes and PrintEarly.com. Visit http://www.richnerlive.com/ toplawyerawards/to view more pictures and a complete list of honorees.

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The construction of a monument dedicated to veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars was announced by the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, local veterans and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Oct. 8, who broke ground at the site of the monument on the 20-year anniversary of the deployment of U.S. troops to Afghanistan. The monument, “a new war memorial to commemorate the military members that bravely served our Country in Afghanistan and Iraq,” is being designed, installed, and fundraised for by the Nassau County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars in partnership with the county, according to a statement released by Curran’s office. Maia Fernandez, a 23-yearold from Franklin Square, created a rendering of the design of the veteran’s monument. Located at Veterans Memorial Park in Eisenhower Park, the Afghanistan-Iraq wars monument will be the first on Long Island and one of the first across the state dedicated to the veterans who served in the modern conflicts in the Middle East.

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“We are excited to have the assistance from our community to properly respect and honor our veterans in building this monument, which we feel was overdue,” said Heroes Among Us founder Virginia Cervasio. Over 2.5 million Americans have served in both the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and over 7,000 U.S. servicemembers died serving in those wars. In addition, the monument will serve as a tribute to the 30,000 veterans who have died by suicide since the attacks of September 11, 2001. “This monument is a tribute to our Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans, and this will be another way for us to engage with our fellow Vets and get them involved,” said Christian Peterkin, commander for the Nassau County Council Veterans of Foreign Wars. The monument will commemorate all veterans who served in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. “Over the past twenty years millions of men and woman have volunteered to serve our great nation and protect our freedoms -- many of whom did not make it home,” Curran said. “All those Americans deserve our deepest gratitude and recognition for their service to our Country.”

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the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a District 30, Section 37, Block 401, Lots 40-41. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 18, 2019 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #98972 127988

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LEGAL NOTICE File No.: 2021-421 CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Unknow persons whose names or parts of whose names, and/or place or places of residence are unknown, and cannot, after due diligent inquiry, be ascertained, who may be distributees, heirs at law and next of kin of said MILLICENT BELLAH and if any of the said distributees, heirs at law or next of kin of deceased be dead, their legal representatives, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office address are unknown, Alan Tiedrich A petition having been duly filed by Adriana Giubergia, Alejandro Giubergia, Esther Jollon, Edward Jollon, who is/are domiciled at Adriana and Alejandro Giubergia: 21 7th Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581; Esther and Edward Jollon: 4 Rose Street, Building 4, Apt. 2B, Oceanside, NY 11572.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on December 1, 2021, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a Decree should not be made in the Estate of Millicent V. Bellah, aka Millicent Bellah lately domiciled at 35 7th Street, Valley Stream, New York 11581, United States admitting to probate a Will dated July 26, 2011 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated _______________) a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Millicent Bellah deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamentary issued to Adriana Giubergia, Alejandro Giubergia, Esther Jollon, Edward Jollon. Letters Trusteeship issue to fbo_________________ fbo_________________ fbo_________________ fbo_________________ Letters Administration c.t.a issue to ___________________ Further relief sought (if any): Dated, Attested and Sealed, 10/1/21 Seal HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate Margaret C. Reilly Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk Debra Keller Leimbach George P. Esernio Print Name of Attorney Albanese & Albanese LLP Firm (516) 248-7000 Telephone 1050 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 Address gesernio@albaneselegal.c om Email A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION. NOTICE: This Citation is served upon you in accordance with the court’s order directing alternative service of process. No In-Person appearances shall be held on the return date of the citation. If you wish to appear to answer or object to this proceeding, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed Notice to Cited Parties. Note: 22 NYCRR 207.7 ©: Proof of Service shall be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. 127945

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA

TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF MATAWIN VENTURES TRUST SERIES 2017-3, Plaintiff -againstMINOL MOISE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated March 12, 2020 and entered on March 16, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 8, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Buscher Avenue, where the same is intersected by the westerly end of a curve having a radius of 20 feet which curve connects the northerly side of Buscher Avenue and the westerly side of Cohill Road; RUNNING THENCE North West, 77.47 feet; THENCE North East 52.47 feet; THENCE South East, 102.98 feet; THENCE along the westerly side of Cohill Road South 22 degrees 50 minutes 50 seconds West, 27.06 feet to the northerly end of a curve having a radius of 20 feet; THENCE southwesterly along the arc of said curve a distant of 36.16 feet to the northerly side of Buscher Avenue. SBL # 37-646-25 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 261 BUSCHER AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM, NY Approximate amount of lien $666,327.51 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 10522/2014. SCOTT F. GUARDINO, ESQ., Referee McGovern & Amodio, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 2 William Street, Suite 306, White Plains, NY 10601 {* VAL STRM H*} 127704

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Leading from Within, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 8/8/21. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 609856/2019 DATE FILED: 7/19/2019 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstGLENFORD CHONG and WAH KUI CHONG, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through GLENFORD CHONG and WAH KUI CHONG, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence re unknown to plaintiff, RUDOLPH CHONG A/K/A RUDOLPH J. CHONG; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; 341 EAST LLC, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 12, 2021 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover

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Haylee Bonilla, a 7th grader at Valley Stream Memorial HS wins a Gold Level Award for her depiction of December.

Three students receive award for original art By Karina Kovac kkovac@liherald.com

Three Central High School and Memorial Junior High School students were awarded by the Cornell Cooperative Extension for their original artwork on October 2. The honorees were presented their award at the Nassau Annual Family Fun Day event in East Meadow. The students recognized were Haylee Bonilla, Natalie Godinez, and Jashanjit Singh. The student artwork was submitted in advance of last year for consideration in the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Calendar Competition, which is selected and reviewed by professional artists. In keeping with the calendar’s theme, students were encouraged to draw flowers, vegetables, bees, birds, butterflies, gardening tools, or gardens in any of the four seasons. Their winning artwork will appear in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau Annual Gardening Calendar. “I am so proud of our students and

their incredible artistic abilities,” said Bret Strauss, Memorial Junior High School Principal. “I can’t wait to see their talent being recognized in the future.” Haylee, Natalie, and Jashanjit were able to celebrate their awards with family and friends while also enjoying the farmrelated activities scheduled for the day including children’s craft activities, a petting zoo, farm animals, as well as food and refreshments. The winning artwork was also displayed throughout the course of the event for all in attendance to appreciate. 4-H, who worked in partnership with the Cooperative Extension to realize the calendar competition, is a youth organization composed of more than six million youth. The 4-H program is available in every state and more than eight countries, open to everyone ages five to nineteen years old. Its youth development mission is to “unleash the power of youth and adults through diverse opportunities that meet community needs.”

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LEGAL NOTICE “ Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 4th day of October, 2021, bearing index number 21-000648, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk,

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the place of my birth is Bronxville, NY; my present name is Sierra Leone Beatrice Jones. “ 127996

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Part-Time Cleaner Various Shifts

4 Clubside Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR, 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar. Community Pool & Tennis. Near All. SD#14 .............. REDUCED! $649,000

if interested, please contact and email resume to our personnel Office at

Email or mail copy of resume to:

jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

516-481-4100 ext. 3630

Franklin Square UFSD c SchOOl BUS DrIverS WanteD Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases.

Grant Funded Positions ENL Teacher • Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • School Counselor (HS) Social Worker (Elem) • Teaching Assistants (Elem) NYS Certification Required

Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

EOE

Monticello Central School

The Monticello CSD is seeking the following Special Education Teaching Positions. Biology Teacher (7-12) • English Teacher (7-12)

NYS Certification Required

Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

STARTING SAlARIES Big Bus Van Non-Benefit Rate

$23.41/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van *Some restrictions may apply.

$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

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EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT

Cedarhurst Real Estate Management Office. Light Accounting, Computer Skills, Yardi Exp. Preferable, Excel/Word. Spanish Helpful. $35-$50K. 516-216-9139 Send Resume: harry@hhrmc.com

Administrative Assistant For Cedarhurst Law Office

Command Of English Language And Computer Skills Mandatory Salary Commensurate With Experience. Email Resume To Siberlaw@aol.com

ADMITTED ATTORNEY NY NJ for small Valley Stream law firm. Forward resumes to: uma@hilsenrathlaw.com

COMPANION With Elderly

IMMEDIATE HIRE

P/T and F/T Shifts Available Flexible Hours

Double Pay-Holidays CALL AGENCY

516-328-7126

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Full or Part Time Richner Communications, a multi-media company based in Garden City, has an excellent opportunity for a customer service associate in our mailing and circulation department. Responsibilities include, computer input, data maintenance, customer service-phones and emails, and general office functions. Strong knowledge of Excel required. Knowledge of database maintenance and postal regulations a plus. Qualified candidates must be computer literate, dependable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. Please send Resume and Salary requirements to:

hr@liherald.com.

CLERICAL: F/T, MONDAY- FRIDAY 9am-4:30pm, Benefits English / Spanish Speaking A MUST Mail-Order Pharmacy, Valley Stream Fax Resume 516-561-6483 Call 516-561-6480

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Leave Replacements Mathematics Teacher (7-12)

NEW

MEDICAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT PT/ FT: Garden City. Responsible, Reliable. Good Salary. Computer/ Website Management/ Experience Helpful. Call 516-739-0333: Fax 516-739-0344

MERRICK BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM seeking mature individuals to supervise elementary school aged children from 2:45 pm to 5:00 or 6:00 pm weekdays. Experience helpful. If interested email merr ickbasp@aol.com or call (516)379-4245. Multiple IT Positions: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain software solutions and applications. Programmer Analysts needed to conduct requirements identification, plan, develop, test and document programs. DevOps Engineer needed to create Automation frameworks and Automation suites for various large scale web applications using Java and Python, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid in AWS Cloud. Functional Software Analysts needed to conduct development, testing source code, and validation for the health-industry specific project. Positions based in Hicksville, NY, but require travel/relocation to unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Email resume to sridhar@mahimasoft.com, Srivin Infosystems, Inc. dba Mahima Soft, 76 N Broadway, Ste. 2007, Hicksville, NY 11801. No walk-ins.

HEWLETT BAY PARK

40 Heron Dr, BA, 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Property on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IGPl, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone Dock. 3 Car Garage.......................................................................REDUCED! $3,499,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK, Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg, Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg, Storage ................... $850,000 395 Serena Rd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits. Near All ......................................................... REDUCED! $749,000 1610 Hilary Ct, BA, Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 3.5 Bth, Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grievance Filed .......................................................................... REDUCED! $1,225,000

CEDARHURST

WATERFRONT LAND for sale! Great Opportunity to Build Dream Home. Permits Required.SD#15 ................................................................ $399,000

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Grant Funded Positions • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 42194 Malverne Richner Communications jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us Biology Teacher 7-12) • ELA Teacher ( 7-12) • Mathematics Teacher (7-12) 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • Spanish Teacher (MS & HS) Pg 2 Cleaners

IVERS BUS DR TED WAN DoN’T MISS The Bus!

22 Clubside Dr, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Renovated 3 BR, Updated 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen with Open Layout. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK with Island Opening into FDR & Spacious Living Room. Sliding Doors to Priv Deck. Lower Level Family Room. Att Gar, Community Pool & Tennis. Near All ............................................................................................ $729,000

HEWLETT

Middle Level CTE Teacher NYS Certification in Business, Family & Consumer Science or Health Science Required Dance Teacher (HS) Living Environment/General Science Teacher (MS) Mathematics Teacher (7-12) • World Language Teacher School Counselor (Elem)

Special Education Openings

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Monticello Central School

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Immediate Openings

Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please contact and email resume to our Personnel Office at

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$16.00/Hour.

dlawlor@malverneschools.org Human Resources, Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565

OPEN HOUSES 10/23/21 & 10/24/21 WOODMERE

Various Shifts As Needed $18.25/Hour Experience A Plus But Not Required.

Requirements: NYS Fingerprint Clearance

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

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RECEPTIONIST PART TIME For Long Beach & Merrick Douglas Elliman Real Estate Off. Saturday & Sundays A MUST. Flexible For Both Locations. Call Carmela 516-432-3400. TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: FT/PT. Days, Evenings, Weekends. Experienced Only Apply. Call Sacha or Mike 718-291-2992

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WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!!

HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers

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74 Gibson Blvd #1B, Saturday, 10/23, 1-3, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24 ..............................................$199,000 155 Gibson Blvd, BA, Rental of 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large FBsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg. Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14 ...................................................................................................$3,500

Situations Wanted

Open Houses

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking For Work Part Time Starting Mid-November. Experienced. Rockville Centre Vicinity. Jacqueline 516-536-6994

4 CLUBSIDE Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR,3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar.Community Pool & Tennis.Near All. SD#14...$649,000, Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Eldercare Needed

HEWLETT BA, 11610 Hilar y Ct, REDUCED! Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR,3.5 Bth with Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grivance Filed.....$1,225,000 Ronnie Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

HOME HEALTH AIDE Needed- Rockville Centre. Monday -Friday, 1pm-7pm, Assist Senior, Including Cooking Dinner. Vaccination Required. Call Hyacinth 516-476-8954.

VALLEY STREAM 10/23, 1-3,, 74 Gibson 1B, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24...$199,000 Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

REAL ESTATE Real Estate 5 ACRES ONLY $59,900! Easy access Albany NY-Benn VT. Perfect for mini-farm. Build your home on the knoll overlooking this gorgeous 5-acre meadow! Raise animals, grow own vegetables, great views, southern exposure, surveyed. Owner financed. 802-447-0779 POMPANO BEACH, FL Condo–Emerald Tower, 2 bdrm+den, large balcony, direct ocean view, deeded beach. Totally remodeled, W/D in unit. $549,900 – Call Mike, Owner 954-257-2227

VALLEY STREAM RENTAL 155 Gibson Blvd, 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large Fin Bsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg.Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14...$3,500 Per Month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

Apartments Wanted FRANKLIN SQUARE ONLY

Quiet 2 BR Apt. Wanted North of Hempstead Tpke. Call 516-488-5746

OFFICE HELP PART-TIME Medical Office, Diversified Duties 516 679-0281 PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED

Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS WANTED

Open F/T & P/T Positions Experience Preferred Virtual Work Environment Make Money From Home Call For Confidential Interview 516-484-2999 RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL: 3 Days/ Week For Chiropractic Office In Valley Stream. Will Train. Call 516-791-6421

Karen Elefante Licensed RE Salesperson karen.elefante@compass.com 100 Merrick Rd, Suite 430W Rockville Centre, NY 11570 M: 516.398.5055 O: 516.703.3378 Karen Elefante is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

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AigA MAzzAnobile

Rockville Centre

AssociAte broker

“Knowledgeable, caring and enthusiastic... She takes the anxiety out of the process...” –LM

516-764-2601

Where Dreams Come Home

55 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY 11566

John Lawlor, CBR, SFR

NYS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Michele Librett-Lawlor, CBR, SFR NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

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“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”

Rhonda Healy

M: (516) 236-7269

Real Estate Salesperson, abR, SRS E: Rhonda.Healy.VW@gmail.com Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY

Tiffany Balanoff Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Tiffany.Ballanoff@ellliman.com

Cell: 516-410-6671 Office: 516-669-3700 Douglas Ellliman Real Estate 304 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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his beautiful home is ideally located on a quiet, double dead end block, which allows for plenty of room to play anywhere outdoors. The spacious interior includes a beautifully detailed living room featuring a wood burning fireplace with French Doors that open up to the peaceful front porch. The formal dining room leads you into a large open eat in kitchen with an open concept den for all to enjoy and relax. The Sliding doors open to a backyard that is perfect for entertaining and sports; and is fully fenced in. There are four truly spacious bedrooms including a primary room ensuite. The third floor and basement are finished with loads of closet, office, and play space. For more information contact Tiffany Balanoff, ABR, PSA, RENE, SRS at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Rockville Centre. M 516-410-6671.

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EAST ROCKAWAY LOVELY STUDIO Separate Entrance, Use Of Backyard, Parking. Suitable One/ No Smoking/ Pets. $1,200 Includes All. 516-695-7476

CEMETERY PLOT FOR TWO For Sale: Pinelawn Cemetery. Garden Of Normandy North. Price Negotiable. 516-872-1508

LYNBROOK: 3-1/2 Rooms, Separate Entrance, New Appliances/ Rugs. Near All. $1750 Includes All. No Fee. 516-593-1689 or 516-887-1126

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If Your Plumbing STInkS

A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.

Ask The Architect

You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might onte eeper not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.

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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.

Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move. This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up. I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck. © 2021 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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follow the developments in the political world to keep myself up to date on the issues. Sadly, the more I read, the more I’m convinced that the American political system has been poisoned by aggressive partisan politics and legislative gridlock. Some of you will say that it’s been that way for a long time, but as a factual matter, today’s politics have reached an all-time low. I served in state government for 23 years. During that time, I was fortunate to have been a part JERRY of the legislative leadership. On KREMER countless occasions I would accompany the Democratic Assembly speaker to a meeting with the Republican State Senate majority leader. During those meetings, we would go over our legislative wish lists and agree on what legislation could be passed in both houses. When the meetings ended, we shook hands and moved forward on an agreed agenda.

There are so many things wrong with the American political system today that it’s hard to pick the worst examples. Congress is inhabited by a bunch of donothings. The Republican members have tied their fortunes to former President Donald Trump. They live in constant fear of antagonizing Trump, and of having him seek primary opponents to oust them. They have pretended to buy into the bogus claim that the election was stolen and promote the lie, even though they privately admit that the election was done fairly. The Democratic Party doesn’t deserve any accolades, either. A small group of progressives is torpedoing the programs of their own president and refusing to accept any compromise. President Biden’s Build Back Better proposal contains many programs that should be embraced by elected officials in both parties. Everyone knows that child care is critical for working mothers. The nation needs better-funded child care programs now. Biden has proposed that there be free tuition at community col-

leges. That could help many young people get a start toward a career. For the past 20-plus years, there has been an ongoing debate about allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs, and that idea should be a winner. But the drug company lobbyists have contributed heavily to the campaigns of many members of Congress, and this proposal will die in committee. I’ve been voting since age 18, and I never once heard anyone criticize the voting process. Some candidates have won or lost elections by a handful of votes, and they have accepted the results. For the first time ever, our voting system is being challenged by the former president, who refuses to accept the fact that he lost fair and square. At his suggestion, a number of states have been forced to do audits of the 2020 election results, and all of the audits show that the election was conducted honestly. Thanks to Trump’s campaign against the ballot process, dozens of hardworking election officials have gotten death threats.

he partisan poison in no way resembles my experience in the State Legislature.

The partisan poison has been responsible for making our health care system a red state-blue state battle. Most of the states headed by Republican governors have refused to encourage people to wear masks or get vaccinated. Emergency rooms in their states are at capacity and emergency surgical procedures have been denied to their residents. Every day there is a new story about families losing loved ones due to their failure to be vaccinated. Those tragedies could have been avoided if the system had not been politicized. The vitriol created by the former president has even found its way down to the local level. School board members have been verbally attacked over mask requirements and faced threats of physical harm. It is horrible to think that America’s political system has sunk this far. Maybe the voting public will awaken before it’s too late to stop the avalanche of partisan fighting. Let’s hope so. 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.

Becoming the expert in your own disease

t’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. You must become the world’s expert in your own disease. Ten years ago, I discovered a small lump in my breast. As I wrote then, “You are driving down a road, all is well, the future looks untroubled and then suddenly the wheels fall off the car, your hair catches fire and you head over a cliff.” In retrospect, that seems a bit melodramatic, but it was how RANDI I felt. KREISS In a quick and disorienting process, I got the bad news, I had biopsies, a lumpectomy, radiation, and treatment for five years with an aromatase inhibitor, an estrogen inhibiting drug. You take a pill every day, and it suppresses the estrogen in your body when estrogen has been found to be the factor in your cancer. Every one of these steps, even 10 years ago, required personal decisions. One doctor asked if I wanted a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Did I want six-week radiation, three-week radia-

tion or one-week radiation with a radioactive implant? Should I stay on the aromatase inhibitor for the basic five years or continue treatment? The second-most destabilizing and stressful part of having breast cancer — the first being fear of death — was feeling unprepared to make these choices. I can tell you what got me through. I found excellent doctors. I brought my husband or another “good listener” to every appointment. I read everything I could (except personal blogs) about the choices, and I accepted the help of a few friends who had had breast cancer and could guide me. At one point I remember sitting with a friend as I was deciding between lumpectomy or mastectomy and asking her to just think through all the pros and cons of each. There are women who cannot undertake research and decision-making. I understand. The best path, then, is to ask someone to be your proxy in researching the options, find experienced doctors and go with the best advice. Let trusted family or friends help you make the choices of treatment, when there are choices. For me, the job of learning about the

disease and my options, while anxietyproducing, also conferred some sense of control. Websites like breastcancer.org, mskcc.org, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Susan B. Komen offer updated, detailed information on every aspect of breast cancer. My job isn’t over. Now, 10 years after my diagnosis, many of the protocols have changed. New drugs have come on the market. Chemotherapy is used more judiciously. Genomic testing helps inform who will benefit from chemotherapy and who will not. This testing becomes more sophisticated every year, and has saved thousands and thousands of women from the rigors and side effects of chemotherapy. Drugs are now available to treat previously untreatable cancers, and new therapies and medications can extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer. The gold standard for my type of cancer used to be five years on the aromatase inhibitor; now some studies indicate that extended treatment is beneficial for some women. You must keep asking questions. The use of MRIs in addition to mammography for follow-up testing is

y story began, as so many do, with the discovery of a small lump.

encouraged by some doctors and discouraged by others who say there are too many false positives that lead to too many unnecessary biopsies. These are hard choices to make when even doctors sometimes disagree. All that any one woman can do is become educated, find doctors who specialize in the disease, make the best decisions you can in the moment, and know that the chances are better today than ever before that you will recover and live a full life. Part of the job is to know or discover any family history, insist on genomic testing if the findings may inform your treatment path and find a friend who can be your guide. Decisions must be made in the beginning and then again as you age, because the body of research increases, protocols change, and you may decide to take advantage of something new that will improve chances of good health going forward. As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am encouraged by the access patients have to new regimens. Please, be sure you understand all the options as you move through treatment and recovery. The job never ends. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died and to spread the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, have decreased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly one-third of women who should have had mammograms missed their annual screenings over the past 18 months, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. That is a deeply concerning statistic. Because of the sharp reduction in mammograms, doctors are now starting to find more advanced forms of breast cancer than normal. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and to keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for those with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the

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LETTERS Time to cut unneeded fees To the Editor: I recently joined my colleagues in the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority in introducing legislation to cut almost $100 million in county fees that would otherwise be incurred by hundreds of thousands of Nassau residents. This money would be made up with tens of millions of dollars in additional sales tax revenue over the amount projected in the county budget. After County Executive Laura Curran vetoed millions of dollars in tax cuts proposed by the Legislature in last year’s budget, and with reports showing sales tax revenue $300 million higher this year than the administration projected, the majority is taking this step to eliminate almost $100 million in county fees paid by residents — specifically, a tax map verification and public safety and recording fees. The $350 tax map verification fee is charged by the assessor for the verification of the section, block and lot information contained in any deed, mortgage or satisfaction, or any modification or con-

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hormone estrogen, which fuels tumor growth. So fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Compared with non-drinkers, women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have two to five drinks daily, however, have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink. According to the women’s breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, and the New York State Department of Health, studies confirm that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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ace and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” In 1884, The Atlantic published “The Negro Problem,” by N.S. Shaler. One conclusion from reading Shaler is that the “problem” was what to do with people who were brought here involuntarily, enslaved and then set free. Americans wondered if they were ready ROBERT A. for freedom. For what work were SCOTT they best suited? In what ways were they prepared to participate in community affairs? In an earlier decade, commentators talked about a “Chinese problem.” Chinese left poverty in China to seek riches in the California Gold Rush. When it ended, they needed work and were hired as cheap labor for the Intercontinental Railroad. But local white men complained that the Chinese were taking jobs and starting businesses that competed with them. They became a “problem.” In the early 20th century, other Americans spoke of a “Jewish problem,” as they had earlier of a “Woman problem.” Reading about these “problems,” I

recalled talking with a guide in South Africa. Corruption in government was a major topic in the news, as were the rolling blackouts caused by an inadequate power grid. Homes and businesses went without power for hours a day. It was not only bad for frozen food, but also a threat to health and safety as well as a hindrance to starting new businesses and recruiting businesses to the country. When I asked about the problems, the guide blamed the African National Congress and the elected Black leaders. “They were not ready to govern the country,” she said. So I asked the obvious questions: Why not? Where did they live? What opportunities had been denied to them? Who had controlled the schools and universities that would have prepared them for citizenship and governing? What were the consequences of decades of Apartheid and forced poverty? There was an awkward silence. I think I had made my point. Perhaps the “problems” lay not with the “Negro,” the Chinese, the Jew, or the woman. Perhaps the problem was with those in authority who made use of people when it was beneficial but had no plan for them when conditions changed. Black people were imported to be enslaved and build the economy. Chinese were hired at low wages to build a railroad, and then excluded because, it was claimed, they

lacks, Jews, Chinese, women: All were seen as threats by those with the real power.

LETTERS solidation that is presented for recording. There would be no fee under the proposed bill. The public safety fee is now $55, and is assessed on most traffic violations, including red light camera infractions. Under the proposed bill, there would be no fee. The $300 recording fee is charged by the county for the recording and indexing of a deed, mortgage, “other instrument,” lien or statutory notice of a lien and for the satisfaction or cancellation of a lien or statutory notice of a lien. It also applies to corrections of such documents that would need to be re-indexed. The new fee under the proposed legislation would be $50. I am proud to stand with Nassau’s seniors, veterans and working-class families to cut $100 million in county fees. As residents continue to struggle with the effects of Curran’s reassessment, this legislation would provide much-needed relief to tens of thousands who are struggling to afford to keep living in our communities, especially those on fixed incomes. I urge Curran to support these concrete measures that would make Nassau County more affordable and provide lasting relief for our residents by signing this legislation when it reaches her desk. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District

took jobs from white men. Jews were subject to virulent anti-Semitism and accusations of plans to control the world. Women, who were thought to be unsuited for work outside the home, weren’t a problem when they staffed munitions and aircraft factories while men were at war, but after the war, what to do with them? What are we to make of this summary? If the “problem” doesn’t lie with those identified, then perhaps we have a different problem. The common element in each of those claims is that they were made by white men. As long as we have a system of patriarchy, i.e., a system of power in which men are paramount, we will have a “woman problem.” And if we have a legacy of structural racism targeting nonwhite people, as seen in the actions against Native Americans as well as Africans, then we will have a “problem” with people of color. And as long as people blame scapegoats for economic difficulties that may actually be the result of government policies, society will suffer anti-Semitism and other prejudices. We should argue against these attitudes and behaviors on moral and ethical grounds, since the legal grounds don’t seem to be sufficient. We can also argue against them on economic grounds. For example, these “problem” groups account for more than half of the U.S. population.

Why would any rational thinker intentionally exclude more than 50 percent of those who are potential workers, consumers and societal assets? I would say that any policy-makers who argue for their exclusion because they are “problems” are themselves the problem, and our democracy can’t afford to abide them. The moral, ethical and economic reasons I cite are the basis for initiatives promoting respect for diversity, equity and inclusion as advocated by citizen groups and adopted by corporations and nonprofits alike. These initiatives are not anti-American; they support the American ideals of equality and equitable participation in governing. They are not anti-capitalist; they favor the idea of capitalism devoid of cronyism and insider information. We need to know our history, the lowest moments as well as the highest, in order to continue pursuing the American experiment we have pledged to achieve through successive improvements. Wouldn’t it be better if people of all backgrounds were respectful of one another and seen as individuals with ideas, imagination and capabilities that together can create a world that is safe and secure for all? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus and University President emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of How University Boards Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018; Eric Hoffer Book Prize Awardee, 2019).

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Hochul will replace doctors with National Guard? To the Editor: Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering mandating that unvaccinated medical personnel be replaced by members of the National Guard. That is a totally irresponsible and nonsensical idea. Why are unvaccinated medical personnel losing their jobs at a time when, in my opinion, they are most needed? Where in the National Guard would trained personnel, currently working in the medical profession, come from — other hospitals and medical facilities? How does the gover nor propose to accomplish this plan? To replace personnel in our hospitals, Hochul would apparently have to take them from other hospitals or medical facilities. Does this make any sense? Obviously not. According to a published report, only 38.5 percent of National Guard personnel have been vaccinated, and do not have to be vaccinated until next June, but medical personnel working in New York hospitals must be vaccinated now or be terminated. Hochul is offering an irrational, idiot-

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