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D’Esposito claims victory over Gillen in congressional race

By KYlE CHIN kchin@liherald.com

Anthony D’Esposito says he’s going to Washington. But as the clock struck midnight, turning Election Day into Wednesday, his Democratic opponent, Laura Gillen, wasn’t quite ready to concede the 4th Congressional District race.

“We’re going to wait until every vote is counted,” Gillen told supporters in Freeport late Tuesday night. “It’s an extremely close race. There’s still a lot of ballots out there.”

As Gillen spoke, however, unofficial election returns from Nassau County showed D’Esposito leading her by 8,000 votes, with 87 percent of precincts reporting. A half-hour later, the county Board of Elections completed the counting, increasing D’Esposito’s lead to 10,000 votes. It was 51.9 percent for D’Eposito out of the more than 266,000 votes counted, compared with Gillen’s 48.1 percent.

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TowN of HEMpSTEAd Councilman Anthony D’Esposito was leading Laura Gillen in the race to succeed Congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

York City police detective from Island Park, appeared to have eked out a victory, and in the process flipped a seat from Democratic to Republican control.

“I want to thank each and every one of you in this room,”

D’Esposito told supporters in Baldwin. “You’ve worked hard and you’ve knocked on doors.

You’ve made the phone calls.

You’ve dug into your pockets to get us across this finish line. We Continued on page 2

Winner

opponent

Governor

Kathy Hochul (D)............... 54% Lee Zeldin (R).................... 46%

Comptroller

Thomas DiNapoli (D)........ 57% Paul Rodriguez (R)............ 40%

Attorney General

Letitia James (D)............... 56% Michael Henry (R)............. 42%

U.S. Senator

Chuck Schumer (D)........... 58% Joe Pinton (R).................... 39%

Congressional District 4

Anthony D’Esposito (R).... 52%

Senate District 9

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R)... 56% Kenneth Moore (D)........... 44%

Assembly District 21

Brian Curran (R)................. 50%

Assembly District 22

Michaelle Solages (D)....... 58% Cara Castronuova (R)....... 42%

Hempstead Town Council Melissa Miller (R).............. 59%

Laura Gillen (D)................ 48% Judy Griffin (D)................ 49% Anthony Cruz (D)............. 41%

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ars don’t stop for the stop sign, so we have a lot of accidents here. That’s my biggest concern.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Solages claim wins blywoman Michaelle Solages won easily took a seat that’s been in Democratic over Cara Castronuova by 16 points.

The only race up in the air Tuesday hands for 25 years.” night was the Assembly DisD’Esposito will succeed trict 21 contest, in which Kathleen Rice in representRepublican Brian Curran had ing most of southern Nassau just a 270-vote lead over Judy County at the federal level, Griffin out of more than the first Republican to do so 50,000 cast. since Daniel Frisa lost re-elecThroughout his race for tion to Carolyn McCarthy in Congress, D’Esposito stressed 1996. McCarthy served nine the importance of a limited, terms before retiring in 2015, fiscally responsible governand Rice has represented the ment. He said numerous district ever since. times that he would cut Gillen had hoped to keep wasteful spending in Washthe streak of Democratic ington, and that a small-govwomen representing the diser nment approach would trict alive. D’Esposito’s win help tame inflation. was one of several benefiting The campaign trail was Republicans across the area. not free of jabs back and Also claiming victory was forth. Democratic campaign Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatliterature por trayed rick, who easily defeated her D’Esposito as an extremist on Democratic opponent, Kenissues like abortion and guns, neth Moore, for the State Sen- Anthony claiming he might support a ate by more than 13,000 votes. nationwide ban on abortion “It’s amazing that we were D’EsposIto and allow weapons on New able to get our message out Congressional York streets. that our state is on the wrong candidate D’Esposito denied to the direction,” Canzoneri-FitzpatHerald that he would ever rick told supporters. “It is not taking care of us. It is putting criminal support a national abortion ban, but he first instead of law-abiding, hard-working did attack New York laws that he claimed allow free access to late-term abortions. citizens.”

One seat that did stay with Democrats On guns, he asserted that the focus of govwas Assembly District 22, which Assem- ernment should not be writing new laws,

FormEr town oF Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen did not concede the Congressional District 4 race against Anthony D’Esposito.

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but cracking down on illegally possessed weapons.

Republicans, meanwhile, linked Gillen to a number of national issues on which they portrayed Democrats as weak. Mailers from the New York Republican State Committee declared that President Biden and Gillen were raising taxes, were responsible for the recent national rise in crime, and allowed fentanyl to flood into Nassau County.

Gillen countered by citing her record

as town supervisor, when, she claimed, she cut taxes. Gillen has also insisted that a tough-on-guns approach can help curb crime.

While Rice endorsed Gillen, D’Esposito boasted of his own support from a long list of law enforcement groups and police unions.

Additional reporting by Jim Bernstein, Brendan Carpenter, Karina Kovac, Andre Silva, Mallory Wilson and Jordan Vallone.

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alley Stream’s Annual Howl-o-ween Doggy Costume Party made a pup-tacular return for its eleventh year at the Valley Stream dog park on Oct. 30. The event, sponsored

by Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park, offers residents and their canines alike a chance to don their best Halloween costumes. The event was put on pause last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Awards were given for a variety of categories from spookiest custome to most creative.

“We had 20 dogs enter and a good time was had by all,” said Richard Infield, president of Friends of the Valley Stream Dog Park and event coordinator.

“Thanks to all at Friends of Valley Stream Dogs - in particular Denise Barnard, John Peritore, Mike Powers, and Jo Ann Scala for putting the event together. Thanks also to the Village for providing logistical support, and to Pet Supplies Plus for providing the prizes.”

–Juan Lasso

Photos courtesy Richard Infield

Owners chelsea and Sasha Hicks donned their pooches Hope and Sara as hot dogs. dOg Owners brOught their pooches to the Valley Stream dog park during its Annual Howl-o-ween Doggy Costume Party. Doggy Bruno dressed as a bumblebee.

Owner Petty Mezynski proudly showed off Samson the Cave Dog.

Owners nicO Padden and Dan Vessely show some love to their canine Charlie the Puppucino.

Owner Vinnie accardi showed off his doggy Baylee the Pirate.

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lear Stream students thanked Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education trustees in honor of School Board Recognition Week with a Hollywood-inspired performance alongside families on Oct. 24.

A projector screen hung above the Shaw Avenue auditorium stage with the words “Valleywood” in reference to the iconic Los Angeles sign on Mount Lee. The show kicked off with a short sketch by students. Second and fourthgrade chorus singers then performed under the direction of Stephanie Cooke.

A new song, “Hooray for Valleywood,” written by Clear Stream Principal John Singleton, celebrated the unique qualities of the student’s hometown. Student Emily Arias then took center stage for a dazzling dance.

The event culminated in the premiere of “Valleywood the Movie,” in which Clear Stream students took on the roles of the district’s board members and acted out a business meeting.

After the showing, each board member — which includes President Kelly Ureña, Vice President Sandra Okafor, and trustees Kenneth Cummings, James Lavery, and Ingrid Wyllie Dacon — stood on the stage with their actor counterparts to give their thanks for the performance.

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Clear Stream avenue students thanked the Valley Stream District 30 Board of Education prior to the business meeting on Oct. 24. Students who portrayed board members had the opportunity to bang the board president’s gavel.

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ames A. Dever Elementary School recently saw the return of its Intergenerational Reading Program where students from first grade to fourth grade paired up with volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women to read books at their school library.

This month, reading mentors joined the students every Monday for one-onone reading. The experience of hearing a book read out loud and having the opportunity to discuss the book’s themes and story helps stimulate students’ reading comprehension, creativity, and emotional intelligence, according to school officials. And the overall experience creates a bond between generations and develops friendships and reading skills that stay with students for a lifetime.

“Volunteers and our students mutually benefit from the program,” noted Principal of James A. Dever Elementary School Darren Gruen. “Our young readers and adult volunteers, through their interaction, positively inspire each other, leading to a greater love of reading.”

Photos courtesy Valley Stream District 13

James a. Dever Elementary School students were treated to one-on-one reading sessions with volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women. reaDing mentors from the National Council of Jewish Women read aloud with James A. Dever Elementary School students to sharpen their literacy skills.

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Kevin Beltran bet on himself when he decided to forgo soccer for the Valley Stream North cross-country team this fall. His choice could not have turned out any better.

Despite his inexperience, the junior is heading to the New York State Cross Country Championships this weekend after winning the Section 8 Class B event by almost four seconds last Saturday at Bethpage State Park.

Joining Beltran in Syracuse will be senior Melissa Innocent, who finished fifth in the girls’ state qualifying race.

Beltran, who was a defender on the Spartans’ soccer team last year, completed the hilly course in 16 minutes, 11.09 seconds for his first victory since Sept. 28.

He was coming off a second-place finish in the county championships on Oct. 29 with a time of 16:07.11, sandwiched between Calhoun runners Logan Schaeffler and Williams Hughes.

“Second place was rough,” VSN coach Tim Boyens said. “Beltran was really trying to go out and win the county championship. Now we do the state qualifier meet and [Schaeffler] is in the bigger school [race] and we’re in Class B and he won the race going away, which is really encouraging. I’m really excited to see what he can do upstate this weekend.”

How special was Beltran’s season? He broke the school record in his first-ever start with a time of 16:04.54 on Sept. 8 and made the wrong turn on the Bethpage course after taking a big lead during a race on Oct. 3 and still finished fourth.

“It was only his second or third time running there, and he made a wrong turn because he was so far ahead of everybody,” Boyens said. “He was almost out on the Seaford-Oyster Bay [Expressway], let’s put it that way.”

Beltran has already received a recruitment letter from the University of Iowa.

“The sky’s the limit,” Boyens said.

“You talk about being excited to see what a kid can do. He already holds all of the school records.”

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ValleY stReaM NoRth junior Kevin Beltran is headed to the state cross-country championships following a dominant state qualifier. didn’t finish outside the top two until the state meet, where she had a berth at states just about sewn up. Her time of 19:25.35 at the county event was the second-fastest for a female competitor in school history.

“At the start, I could tell she was going to race well,” Boyens said. “She wasn’t nervous. She showed up at Bethpage ready to go and wasn’t intimidated by the other girls from South Side. She took the lead from them and held on the whole time.”

Beltran and Innocent breathed life into an underclassmen-laden team that was in

a developmental year. Senior Elyas Layachi had a strong season, including a second-place finish on Oct. 3, and Boyens was excited about the futures of freshmen Mateusz Grabowski, Matteo Somma, Matthew Gangi and Michael Muoio.

Junior Emily Dahl finished among the top 10 for most of the season before nagging injuries hampered her down the stretch and Boyens said sophomore Manal Layachi could develop into “an outstanding runner” because of her work ethic.

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The last thing any driver wants is an obstructed view out of their car windows.

But it’s the same for the Nassau County Police Department as well — except it’s not looking out, but instead looking in.

The department has launched Operation Safe Streets, targeting illegal license plates — those that are obstructed or defaced — along with improperly tinted windows and passengers not wearing seatbelts.

The initiative continues through the end of the year, and includes both education and enforcement. But it’s not just about safety, according to Nassau police Mallory Wilson/Herald commissioner Patrick Ryder — these vioNASSAu COuNtY pOLICe ran a safety checkpoint on Merrick Avenue near Eisenhower lations typically lead to other criminal activity.

Park last week as part of its new Operation Safe Streets program. The initiative aims to Safe Streets uses officers from a num- crack down on illegal license plates, tinted windows, and expired registrations. ber of police units targeting drivers who are misusing their license plates or have types of plates.” ness districts are safe.” tinted windows that don’t allow officers to Paper license plates are a much bigger This initiative comes at a time where see inside. Many will be singled out more people are out and about preparing problem than many might realize, Ryder through various checkpoints set up for the holidays. said. Although typically given to a new car around the county. buyer at the dealership before they can get “As we are approaching the time of “We know that distracted driving is year when people are going out there their more permanent plates from the still the number one cause for accidents spending money, they’re shopping. They state, there are those who try to copy the and death on our roads,” Ryder told have gifts. There will be a lot of cars on plates, change the expiration date, and reporters during a news conference last the road,” Nassau County executive Bruce then sell them online. week in Eisenhower Park. “But there is a Blakeman said. “We are going to fight as “So, until our officers stop that car, we criminal element that is out there defraud- hard as we can to make sure that all of our don’t know it’s a fake plate,” Ryder said. ing and taking advantage of the system, communities are safe. That our residen- “In the meantime, they’re running red committing crimes by using 1different are safe. That our busi- lights. They’re going through (license F&B AD 2022 New Size.qxp_Layout 3/16/22 5:43tial PM communities Page 1

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Nassau police made more than 1,000 arrests last year for fraudulent license plates, more than triple from 2020. Traffic tickets are on the rise, too. There were 73,000 summonses written in 2021. So far this year, that number is already at 123,000.

“I think that we should be concentrating on all the people who are going around with out-of-state plates, with stolen license plates, with tinted windows that make everybody feel unsafe — especially our police officers,” Blakeman said. “And I really want to crack down because when we’ve done this in the past, we’ve been able to confiscate a lot of illegal license plates, we’ve gotten illegal weapons and controlled substances that we’ve confiscated.”

Nassau police also say they’ve taken nearly 800 guns off the road in the past two years.

“Those car stops are vital,” Ryder said, when it comes to “doing the investigation, asking the right questions when they interview the driver, and allowing us to get into that car.”

The commissioner also mentioned cracking down on uninspected an unregistered vehicles, which he added “90 percent of the time, they are also uninsured.”

Depending on the violation, a warning or a summons could be issued, and fines may be increased during the Operation Safe Streets initiative.

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Top businesspeople make a difference Nassau Council of Chamber of Commerce honors annual slate of key business leaders

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

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ant to really get involved with the community? That’s easy — join your local chamber of commerce.

“Chambers,” said Fran Camarano Jr. “We get involved in a nonprofit organization, support our communities and businesses. Why do we do this? Well, we’re part of the community, right?’

Camarano is quite active in the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. But at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Oct. 28, Camarano was filling a different role — president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The group — which represents more than 40 chambers from across the county — gathered once again to honor its businesspersons of the year.

Those winners included Manny Alvarez, president of Kolstein’s in Baldwin, who continues to open the world of stringed instruments to so many musicians. And Sharon Davis-Edwards, founder and chief executive of S.J. Edwards Inc., in Merrick, who has provided financial and employee benefits services to businesses for more than 30 years. And Iyna Bort Caruso, who leads Sweet Lime Ink Content Studio, bringing her Emmy Award-winning writing and content creation work to Rockville Centre and beyond.

But it’s more than simply running a business, Camarano said. True success comes with being active in the community. Like Nicole Eliopoulos. She fulfilled her dream to run her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Valley Stream, yet she still finds time to not only raise four children with her husband, but stay active in their lives — from their school PTAs, to even coaching some of their sport teams.

“The idea of grassroots efforts from the ground up being the best way to support communities — and businesses supporting their communities — is the way to go,” Camarano said. “But the truth is, the commitment we make is not just to the chamber. What you want to do to support the businesses is to support each other.”

Other winners include Lauren Maslov, the third-generation owner of Pietro’s restaurant in East Meadow. Dale Davids, a home solar dealer — and Afghanistan veteran — in Elmont. Patricia McColley, a program manager for the community and population health team at Northwell Health out of Franklin Square. And Jorge Martinez, vice president of the J&A Group — which provides commercial maintenance out of Freeport.

Then there’s Luis Lopez, an immigrant from El Salvador who now runs Morgan Delicatessen in Glen Cove with his wife. Steve Adler, who came out of retirement to take on marketing and sales for Servpro of Garden City and Hempstead. And Christine Sweeney, branch manager and director for Webster Bank Levittown Banking Center.

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HuNdrEds gAtHErEd At Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Oct. 28 to honor the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businesspersons of the Year.

Nicole Eliopoulos Valley Stream Chamber of Commerce Through all of her time with State Farm Insurance, all Nicole Eliopoulos wanted to do was have her own agency. And she did that in 2016 when she opened her first office in Setauket.

Yet, Eliopoulos also had a love for Valley Stream, and just three years later, she moved her office here, staying active in the Valley Stream chamber, as well as the Hewlett Woodmere Business Association.

In fact, Eliopoulos tells the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce that she is working with the Valley Stream chamber to renew the Christmas tree-lighting event in her community — an event that simply hasn’t existed over the last 20 years.

She is raising four children with her husband Jason, and leads the local school parent associations, while still finding time to coach her kids’ local sports teams.

Leah Tozer might be known for her appearances on HGTV’s “Island Life,” but she remains one of Long Beach’s top real estate practitioners. Mike Govinda has helped companies grow their IT and health care services through his company, Arista Careers, while David Silva spends his day as a financial advisor for Janney, but then goes home and does everything from coach youth basketball,

FrANk CAMArANo Jr., president of the Nassau Council, says community service starts with the local chamber of commerce. And he practices what he preaches as a longtime leader of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

to helping shape young minds.

Denise Sclafani Daniels continues her family’s successful jewelry business in Lynbrook, while Dr. Evelyn Heredia has changed lives as the owner of Phoenix Family Chiropractic in Malverne. Victoria Van De Ven runs her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Seaford, while Margo Cargill focuses on corporate and government strategy through her Uniondale-based Titanium Linx Consulting, and Rosemarie DeMaio makes Wantagh smile as chief custom cookie designer at Mama’s Custom Cookies.

And businesses were winners as well

— like Stellina Ristorante, run by renowned chef Fabrizio Facchini and the Milana family in Oyster Bay. “Nassau County is back, and we’re open for business,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd at Crest Hollow. “Nassau County is committed to partnering with each and every one of the chambers so that every community can thrive, and every downtown business district can do well with no community left behind.”

To learn more about the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, visit NCChambers.org.

Traffic-calming add-ons coming near school Fletcher Avenue between 7 and 8 a.m., according to Junior Memorial High School Principal Bret Strauss.

While congestion has long been a commuting headache on Hendrickson, it has gotten worse in recent years, Strauss said, due to increased enrollment and more parents working remotely, leading to more students getting dropped off at school.

By the time the dismissal bell sounds, cars clogging Hendrickson and Fletcher Avenue wind up clogging the school parking lot, frustrating parents and staff trying to safely leave the building.

Congestion isn’t Strauss’s only concern. Students trekking to school on foot on Hendrickson and nearby roads face dangers from “unsafe driving practices” including speeding cars, drivers failing to stop at stop signs, double parking and illegal U-turns.

“It’s busiest at certain times, but cars are always coming at a fast speed, so a crosswalk would be helpful,” said Memorial Junior High School student Umair Zafar.

“Students in our district who use that section of road to walk to and from school will significantly benefit from these safety enhancements,” said District 13 Superintendent Judith LaRocca.

Strauss is less convinced.

“More crosswalks and concrete sidewalks would certainly assist in keeping

students safe,” he said.

“I do not believe benches or beautification serve to solve the problem. I believe traffic studies and architect and engineering reviews of the lot, and the street would allow us to find a beneficial solution.”

Neither Village Media Liaison Barbara deGrace nor Tom McAleer, director of the village’s Community and Economic Development Committee, directly responded to questions on whether a traffic impact study was conducted to determine if the project’s traffic-calming features would make noticeable improvements to the road’s major traffic problems.

María Mazalkova, who lives near the busy streets, said she believed that any investment in traffic safety is desperately needed and long overdue, but she would have preferred that the village spend the money on traffic-calming measures on her side of Hendrickson, directly west of Fletcher Avenue, and in particular, adding a speed bump at the road’s intersection with East Avenue.

“It’s very dangerous at the intersection,” Mazalkova said. “Cars don’t stop for the stop sign, so we have a lot of accidents here. That’s my biggest concern.”

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Citrolo went on to define “value acceleration” and how it plays into the process of exit planning.

“If you are really planning your business properly and want to make sure your business has a value of x and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen,” Citrolo said. “You can do things to essentially grow that business and accelerate the value.”

For example when you need management and hire a team that increases your value, as well as spreading the customer base and even customer contracts which increase value because the customer has staying power. This plus a number of HR and legal issues that need to be dealt with all in time, increase the value of your business.

“Your business is evaluated by value drivers which either increase or decrease the value and you can see what you can do to enhance the value,” Citrolo said.

The webinar included vital information for business owners that could make a difference in the future. Making sure you are building your business efficiently can be done when you have the proper tools and guidance. If you missed out on this informative webinar, visit the Herald Inside LI YouTube Channel at www. youtube.com.

By AlexA AnderwkAvich On Thursday, Nov. 3, law firm Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP and The NYBB Group held a free live webinar featuring Joseph G. Milizio, managing partner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group — a premium service merger and acquisition business sales firm — with Herald Inside LI host Michael Hinman, executive editor at Herald Community Newspapers.

“No one likes to think too much about the future, especially about their business,” Hinman said. “But in the next hour we will find out why planning ahead is crucial!”

Citrolo’s clients include privately held companies and family owned businesses and is CPA and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP has been named Best Law Firms in America by US News and World Report for 2022 and 2023.

Hinman jumped right into their expertise with a few questions, starting with the basics: when is the best time to start planning?

“The best time to start planning is the moment a client walks into my office and says I have a concept I would like to start a new business,” Milizio said.

He explained that if you plan from the

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By Mary Malloy ock legends The Rascals are back on WHERE stage for the first time in four years.

Their Time Peace Tour 2022 rolls on WHEN — with a stop at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Nov. 13 — featuring two • Sunday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. of the group’s legendary original members: Felix • NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.

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The Rascals were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been in New York because of Covid, but I travel here a lot to see friends and family,” says Cavaliere, the group’s keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter. “We’ve been in the area doing some private shows. Westbury is one of the last few places with a theater in the round. I’m happy that our music appeals to more than one generation. It’s a real treat seeing the some of the younger faces out there in the audience.”

Trained as a classical pianist at a young age — and fully intending to go into the medical field — Cavaliere formed a band called The Escorts during his college years at Syracuse University. That led him to play with Joey Dee & The Starliters (“The Peppermint Twist”) where he met Cornish and Eddie Brigati. The threesome eventually left to form The Young Rascals with jazz drummer Dino Danelli.

After a few months doing the New York club scene, Cavaliere and his bandmates caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, The Barge on Shinnecock Bay in East Quogue. They soon signed a contract with Atlantic Records.

After topping the charts with hit after hit — and selling more than 30 million records worldwide — The Young Rascals disbanded in 1972, and the members went on to have successful solo careers. Cavaliere now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home, where he is collaborating and prolifically writing new material.

“This (tour) gives us another chance to play together,” Cornish adds, “and do it for the fans.”

A treat: Special guests Vanilla Fudge Vanilla Fudge, best known for their extended heavy rock arrangements including “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” and “Season of the Witch,” join The Rascals as special musical guests.

Vanilla Fudge has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The group is also known to have influenced other major bands such as The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and Led Zeppelin.

“We’re excited to come back to Westbury,” says the band’s award-winning drummer, vocalist and songwriter Carmine Appice, who now resides in Florida. “It’s one of my favorite venues. We’ll include a lot of our popular hits, and I’ll probably do a drum solo.

The Rascals were like our mentors, and we’ve been friends for many years.”

The band is currently touring with three of its four original members: Appice, Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Pete Bremy (who took over for Tim Bogert, who retired in 2009 and died 2021.)

Large photo: Felix Cavaliere is ready to wow the NYCB Theatre at Westbury audience with The Rascals greatest hits.

Bottom photo: Original Rascals Gene Cornish, left, and Felix Cavaliere first met in the mid ‘60s playing with Joey Dee & The Starliters.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Bartlett Sher and the team behind ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The King and I’ and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play ‘Oslo,’ bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra, and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, this production is an uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy — to love — to life. Rich with musical hits everyone knows and loves, including ‘Tradition,’ ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ and ‘To Life (L’Chaim!),’ this heartwarming story never goes out of style.

Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $89, $69, $59, $49. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville.

(516) 299-3100 or TillesCenter.org.

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Vanilla Fudge, special guest, is known for their extended rock versions of contemporary hit songs. Pictured from left are Carmine Appice (drums), Mark Stein (keyboard), Vinny Martell (guitar), and Pete Bremy (bass).

Some music defies categorization.

Such is the case with Toubab Krewe, the vibrant North Carolinabased instrumental powerhouse that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more.

This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they’ve exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging — including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa — and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali.

Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown’s famous Orange Peel, and a familiar face at similar venues nationwide. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl’s Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $38, $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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The pioneering progressive rock band visits NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, touring in celebration the 50th anniversary of their famed album, “Close To The Edge,” Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. With an ever growing fan base, YES continues to electrify audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. Experience an unforgettable evening of YES at its best, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

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Mount Sinai Vaxmobile flu/ Covid vaccines The Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, expands outreach to seniors to provide no-cost flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines. The remaining chedule includes: Thursday, Nov. 10, Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center; Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bellmore Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 17, Uniondale Merrick Senior Center. The Vaxmobile offers the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine to individuals 12 and older. Current CDC guidance says that it is safe to get both the Covid and flu vaccines together, even during the same visit to doctor or pharmacy. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age; ages six months to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, visit SouthNassau. org or Facebook @ MountSinaiSouthNassau. To schedule an appointment, go to SouthNassau.org/sn/ vaxmobile, call Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Education at (516) 377-5333 or emailvaxmobile@snch.org.

Valley Stream Presbyterian hosts a farewell celebration for their outgoing pastor Rev. Kymberley Clemons-Jones, Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. at Sand Castle, 505 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square. Ticket purchase required. For more information, call (917) 312-0723 or email revkcjcelebration@gmail.com.

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District 30 board meets

District 13 board meets Valley Stream District 13 board of education will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m., at James A. Dever School, 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream for their regular board meeting. For more information, call (516) 568-6100 or visit ValleyStream13.com.

Village board meets The Village Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., at the Village Hall boardroom, 123 S. Central Ave. for their regular public meeting.

For more information, call the village clerk at (516) 825-4200 Ext. 5 or visit Vsvny.org.

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‘Willy Wonka’ Everyone’s favorite candy man lights up the stage, in Plaza Theatrical’s family-friendly production of “Willy Wonka” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, noon. This scrumdidilyumptious musical features the enchanting songs from the film starring Gene Wilder. Tickets are $16.

Grab your golden ticket and visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore.

For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Valley Stream District 30 board of education will meet, Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. for their business meeting at Shaw Avenue School, 99 Shaw Ave. For more information, call district clerk Ashley Starna at (516) 434-3600 or visit ValleyStream30.com.

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Mercy Hospital invites momsto-be to a community baby shower, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon-2 p.m. Meet with physicians, lactation specialist, mother/baby nurses, and other hospital personnel with raffles, giveaways for mom and baby(s), games and more. The free event takes place in Mercy’s employee cafeteria, lower level, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org or call (516) 6263729.

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Celebrate the opening of Long Island Children’s Museum’s latest exhibit, “Snowflake Sock Skating,” featuring an indoor “skating rink,” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, 1-3 p.m. Make a winter wonderland scene complete with a moving skater, at the drop-in session. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.

(516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Andy Lockwood talks college costs

By AlexA AnderwkAvich On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Lockwood College Prep and Inside Herald LI presented an hour-long webinar for the community entitled “How to Cut College Costs by 52.2% or More” — produced by RichnerLIVE — which aids college-parents on the rollercoaster ride of putting their children through upper education and its costs.

Host, Judy Goss, host of AWE’s luxury real estate show ‘Behind the Gates,’ former NBC and Fox contributor and QVC host, gave her opening remarks as a collegemom of twins, “My kids just graduated high school in June and started college; so I’ve been through all the ups and downs and the stress and the financial issues — all of the roller coaster moves that we had to get to college finally this year,” she said.

“And I’m happy to say that I’m here with someone today that will make that process a lot easier and less complicated and that is Andy Lockwood.”

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions counselor along with his wife Pearl, as well as best-selling author of ‘How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid’ and ‘Merit Aid Offer’ as well as three other books in the works. Together, the duo are the masterminds behind Lockwood College Prep which provides you with the tools you may need to get into your dream school, and for less.

The two have four children themselves.

However Lockwood saw the need for better college advisors and prep from his own

experiences going through law school.

“I didn’t choose my career,” the top college advisor said. “It’s almost like it found me. I went to law school and ended with over a hundred thousand dollars of debt.

Because of this horrible experience of high fees and debt, which is actually nothing compared to today, I went into this career.”

Goss introduced Lockwood, who had just finished up a busy time of early applications and deadlines, and jumped right into questions which yielded helpful tips and vital information from Lockwood.

“If you have a younger kid, early decision and early action deadlines are something to look forward to.” owner of Lockwood College prep said and kicked off the webinar with a piece of advice. “Here’s a pro tip: get everything done over the summer. That is my first valuable tip tonight” Having guidance during the intricate process of the application process can make all the difference. As parents send their oldest children to college for the first time, oftentimes they are both figuring out what to do as you go along and the reality is that many things have changed over the years and you might not know everything that is involved.

“If you feel overwhelmed, it’s not your fault.” Lockwood said regarding the complicated financial formulas that are often hard to decipher, with pages upon pages of regulations. “The good news is that there are ways to level the playing field.”

Goss also asked questions such as get-

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ting into and what it takes to be accepted into a top college as well as the rundown on how financial aid and scholarships work.

“I thought you just fill out the FAFSA form and pay as much as you can,” Goss remarked towards the end of the webinar.

“I’m happy to hear that there are actually ways you can strategize this.”

It was a highly informative session which ended with a live Q&A from the audience via chat. Followed by an endscreen with information on how to book sessions with Lockwood College Prep.

“Our approach isn’t for everyone,” Lockwood said. “The child needs to be coachable and the parents need to be willing to take advice.”

If you would like to find out more information visit www.lockwoodcollegeprep. com, email vip@lockwoodcollegeprep. com or call (516) 882-5464. The Lockwoods go live on Tuesdays via Facebook at www.

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 10, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 30, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 91 Flower Road, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 526 and Lot 29. Approximate amount of judgment is $437,002.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002163/2017.

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

George Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 180553-1 134951

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. NATIONAL BANK ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2, Plaintiff - against - PETER OLESCHUK, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 3, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,

N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 30th day of November, 2022 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at North Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 1275 Barry Drive a/k/a 1275 Barry Drive S, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

(Section: 37., Block: 651; Lot: 4) Approximate amount of lien $639,767.75 plus interest and costs.

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

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Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 5, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU TD BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against SAFET KARADUZOVIC, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 7, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 29th day of November, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York.

Premises known as 51 Manor Road, Valley Stream, New York 11580-0000.

(Section: 37, Block: 290, Lot: 806) Approximate amount of lien $450,048.70 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 013052/2010.

Robert Cristiano, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: October 11, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff against - WILHELMENA KELLY, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 5, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 7th day of December, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.

Premises known as 1369 Carole Ct, Valley Stream, NY 11580-1515.

(Section: 37, Block: 660, Lot: 8) Approximate amount of lien $740,829.84 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 003133/2015.

Anthony W. Russo, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516/742-1212 Dated: October 5, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (BROOKLYN) Millennium Trust Company, LLC; Plaintiff v.

25 Salem Road Corp, et al; Defendants Attorneys for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1408, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 8/30/2022, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder in the EDNY-Brooklyn, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

On December 8, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

Premises known as 25 Salem Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580 Section: 37 Block: Q05 Lot: 5 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment: $405,240.00 plus interest and costs.

Case Number: 1:21cv-06636-WFK-LB Susan E. Rizos, Esq., Referee 135395 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

TYRON DAVIS A/K/A TYRONE DAVIS A/K/A TYRONE DAVIS, SR., ET AL, Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 06, 2017, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one

Valley Stream man found with illegal handguns A Valley Stream man and three others from Queens were arrested and charged with illegal possession of two handguns after being pulled over for speeding in Yonkers, according to state troopers on Oct. 30.

State police said they spotted a BMW 440 traveling over 100 mph on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Officers stopped and pulled over the car on Tuckahoe Courtesy New York State Police Road, where two loaded handguns —a A VAlley StreAm man was arrested and 380 Ruger LCP and a 9 mm Smith & charged with illegal arms possession Oct. 30.

Wesson SD9 VE — were discovered.

Jalen S. Irwin, 19, of Valley Stream the Westchester County Jail in lieu of was arrested and charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a $15,000 cash bail, $30,000 bond, or $45,000 weapon and felony third-degree criminal partially secure bond. As of press time, possession of a weapon. they were due in court on Nov. 7.

The four men were arraigned before the City of Yonkers Court and remanded to –Juan Lasso

Public Notices

parcel at public auction on December 15, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows: 89 N Cottage Valley Stream, NY 11580 SBL No: 37-108-31 & 32 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 009892/2012 in the amount of $629,483.54 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 135335 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 614656/2021 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ FAREVERSE LLC I/L/T/N FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC Plaintiff, vs.

FINDLEY KEROLLE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VIVIANE KEROLLE; PEGGY KEROLLE A/K/A PEGGY SAVASTA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VIVIANE KEROLLE; THEOPHILE KEROLLE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF

VIVIANE KEROLLE; ROSELYNN COCKBURN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VIVIANE KEROLLE; ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF VIVIANE KEROLLE; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1” “JOHN DOE #2” 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,,

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 40 CLOVERFIELD ROAD SOUTH, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581 SLB: Section: 39, Block: 496, Lot: 25 Servicer: Compu-Link Corporation Servicer Telephone: (866) 444-0026 Defendants. ___________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $555,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 16, 2014, in Liber M39803 at Page 138, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 40 CLOVERFIELD

ROAD SOUTH, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581.

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

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

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:October 27, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135286

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Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

RECRUITING A GREAT TEAM IS REALLY SIMPLE.

BELLMORE UFSD NOW HIRING • Teacher Assistants Full Time With full benefits, including health, paid time off, etc Applicants applying for this position must have New York State Teacher or Teaching Assistant Certification

• Permanent Guaranteed Everyday Building Substitutes FT Applicants applying for this position should have New York State Childhood Education (1-6) or (N-6) certification (preferred) or may be pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree in Education

WE HIRE THE BEST

• Part-Time School Monitors

A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper

Dr. Joseph S. Famularo, Supt. of Schools 580 Winthrop Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 Fax 516-679-3027 bellmore@bellmoreschools.org or apply directly on OLAS

Franklin Square UFSD

To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235

Help Wanted

$24.41/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

EDUcATIoNAL BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300

EOE

LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TEACHER AIDE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ASSISTANT TEACHER

PleAse CONTACT

516 295-7036 • 516 295-7037 Fingerprint Clearance Required

ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs.

If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

VARIOUS TIME SCHEDULES Bilinqual A Plus

HUMAN RESOURCES AT

CSC HOLDINGS, LLC seeks a Wireless Engineer to detect and analyze inconsistencies in internal mobile systems that affect customers and work to resolve the issues. Analyze the recurrence of similar reported incidents in order to identify patterns and the possibility of emergency situations that might affect the services of mobile subscribers. Provide first-level support in the resolution of assigned claims. Follow up with the specialized technical areas for coordination of solutions to opened cases and for complete and successful closing of such cases under a defined SLA. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related STEM field, and 3 years of experience working in customer care within the telecommunications industry. Experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience synthesizing data and developing mathematical models to resolve business problems; 1 year of experience working with mobile network architecture and platforms, including HLR, HSS, MME, PGW, PCRF, GGSN, OCS, OTA, and IMS; 1 year of experience with product implementation of 3G, 4G, LTE, voice and data services, SIM Cards, WIFI, WLC, TWAG, and provisioning systems; 1 year of experience monitoring and providing support for mobile network nodes related to customer service; 1 year of experience with Excel, GUI-based systems, Office Package, Linux/Unix, and SQL. Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing. Job Location: Bethpage, NY. To apply, submit resume online at https://www.alticeusacareers.com/ and search by job title or enter job requisition number 2022-35658.

CUSTOMER SERVICE FT-PT

Kevin Dignam State Farm Insurance Agency

Customer Service And Sales Must Obtain Required License email resume to:

EMPLOYMENT

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

Help Wanted

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If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office at

jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us

STARTING SALARIES Big Bus Van

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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. Competitive Rate Paid With Contractual Increases.

Will Pay For Fingerprinting And Training.

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Needed For Early Childhood Education And Care Center In Rockville Centre Full Time Position High School Diploma Needed E-mail Resume: rlychildhoodctr@aol.com Call 516-536-5674

kevin@kevindignam.com B U S I N E S S A N A LY S T S / P RO J E C T Managers, Hewlett, NY: detail info gathering; dev product vision, dev roadmap, break reqs into user stories to be developed for cloud-based service as a s/w (SAAS) solution & support IOT (internet of things) solution reqs; promote SDLC frameworks like Scrum. Send res to: CargoMatrix Inc. at Karen.clausen@cargomatrix.com.

DELIVERY DRIVER P/T Short Hours Excellent Pay/Tips

Delivery Charge Goes To Driver

IMMEDIATE!

516-295-5421 Veronica/Mark/Glen

DRIVERS WANTED

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

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

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

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

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must.

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

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED Will Certify And Train HS Diploma

NYS License Clean 3 Years

Call 516-731-3000

Help Wanted

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

OFFICE ASSISTANT P/T

Monday - Friday (9:15-1:15) 20 Hours/ Week, $15.00/ Hour

Upbeat Person With Strong Organizational And Verbal Skills

Plaza Theatricals, Lynbrook

516-599-6870

OFFICE HELP PT/FT

Casual. Fast-paced. Flexible Hrs/ Days.

Customer Service Skills Necessary.

Phone/ Computer Literate.

Multi-tasker. Email Resume gusautorepair1@optimum.net

OFFICE HELP PT/FT: Computer Literate.

Answer Phones, Packing, Process Orders.

B a l d w i n D e n t a l S u p p l y C o m p a n y.

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

Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time.

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286

PART TIME WANTED Companion for Elderly Experience Preferred Clean Driver's License Call Agency 516 328-7126 PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME

Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com RECEPTIONIST. ANIMAL HOSPITAL Oceanside. F/T-P/T. Weekdays/Weekends 516-766-6060. info@oceansidevet.net.

RECEPTIONIST MEDICAL OFFICE: 2pm- 7pm. Flexible Days. Valley Stream.

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516-395-5408. Ask for Chuck

TEACHERS F/T & P/T AND SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS PER DIEM & PERMANENT Needed To Work With Infants, Toddlers, Or Preschoolers At

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Interested And Qualified Candidates, Over 18 Years Old Call 516-239-1354 Or Email JCC.Nursery@GuralJCC.org TEACHERS: SPANISH SPEAKING A+. BA/ Associate Degree In Early Childhood Education. Teacher's Salary $32K. EMAIL RESUME: kgreene@fivetownsmail.org 516-239-6244 Ext. 237 UP TO $21.09 NYC, $20.22 L.I., $15.20 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. 347-713-3553

Health Care/Opportunities

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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his beautiful Garden Town Co-op apartment is located on the 2nd Floor. It is an updated beauty that has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is one full bath in the master bedroom and hardwood floors throughout the hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen. You will find beautiful crown molding in every room.

Miraculously, there is a pull down ladder for good attic storage. The terrace overlooks the expanse of the development; nice view!

The Co-op comes with 1 parking spot in garage and there is a washer/ dryer in the unit. The apartment is very close to the municipal lot for free unlimited parking which is a very big bonus. The Grounds are meticulously maintained.

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Bellmore $445,000 Shore Road. Cape. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room.

Family room with French doors leading to deck with water views. Many updates including cathedral/vaulted ceiling.

Oversized grounds. Deeded beach rights.

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East Meadow $550,000 Falcon Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement with wet bar. Updated eat-in kitchen with pantry. Open floor plan. Den/family room. All large rooms. Convenient location near parkways, LIRR, shopping, dining.

Taxes: $12,165

Long Beach $715,000 W. Penn Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Oversized eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room. Home office. First floor master bedroom. Multi-deck backyard. Great location near boardwalk, beach, shopping, dining, LIRR, and more.

Taxes: $6,619 Lynbrook $575,000 Olive Place. Tudor. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement with outside entrance. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room.

Central location near heart of village, pool, LIRR, shopping, dining, and more.

Taxes: $10,723 Malverne $625,000 West Avenue. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops.

Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $14,338.26

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Baldwin $550,000 Kenneth Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

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Q. A building inspector noticed our air conditioning units while inspecting our deck, and said we need to file for a permit for it. He said it’s a simple permit, and an architect would know what to do. Our house was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. We have been through a lot, so we just want to get this last thing done. Can you explain what is needed?

A. After you started with permits for Sandy repair, which led to a permit for your deck, then electrical and plumbing permits, I suspect you thought you were done, but noooo! This has been a common issue in your municipality. They require a design professional, and the average person immediately sees dollar signs and gets nervous. onte eeper Your building inspector made it sound simple, and from an inspector’s point of view, at the end of the process, it is simple, but getting there is a little more complicated. While doing second floors and rear additions, one stumbling block to final sign-off includes things as minor as an air conditioning unit. The drawing of plans, retrieving the specification manual from the manufacturer to show energy use, sound output and safety testing make the task not so simple. Most people lose or throw away their manuals. Then, because you’re in a flood zone, you must have an elevation certificate and survey from a surveyor (another expense).

So it really isn’t so simple.

Then there are the construction drawings for the raised A.C. units to be above potential floodwaters.

I’ve seen many truly inventive ways to elevate the condenser unit, from stacked wooden crate towers to mini-deck platforms to concrete pedestals covered in decorative stone. We actually have to document the way they were constructed, which isn’t always so easy because the building code addresses only conventional construction, not artistic sculptures that look like someone has set up an air conditioning altar. The construction, no matter what it’s made of, has to have conventional anchorage, some kind of realistic foundation that the architect or engineer has to state is strong enough to resist being carried away in a flood, and that won’t accelerate the floodwaters to neighboring properties when water smacks up against it.

Another problem has been the progression of information, over time, about what design professionals have to note on the plans. Because the communication, shared with the property owner, is on an internet portal, when the examiner sends back a message about “demonstrating compliance with Section X” of the building codes, the client is left to wonder whether their professional really knows what they’re doing, since they apparently can’t even draw an air conditioning unit. Belittling the professional has made many architects and engineers choose not to do these A.C. unit plans. It would be much more helpful if communications included specifics, like an information sheet on standardized required notes, an explanation like the one I just gave, and acceptable anchorage and design heights to simplify the process. Good luck!

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he Federal Aviation Administration has just closed the comment period for the flying public regarding the size of airline passenger

seats.

They were focused on the wrong seats.

The FAA should have been looking at airplane loos. In-flight restrooms have become so small and cramped that they should be equipped with shoehorns.

In 1986, Congress passed legislation requiring the Department of Transportation to create and enforce regulations ensurRoNALD J. ing that people disabilities RoSENBERG with were treated without discrimination in a manner consistent with the safe operation of aircraft and trains. A key part of that task was to make sure airliners had restrooms that were large enough to accommodate disabled passengers.

There was a significant caveat, however. The rules focused only on wide-body aircraft. There was an assumption that the larger the aircraft, the longer the flights, the more pressing the need for facilities. This sly “carve-out” in aircraft standards meant that airlines suffered a

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And now, in an era when jumbo jets like the 747 are being retired and smaller, more fuel-efficient, narrowbody jets are making a comeback, those restrooms can still be smaller than a phone booth. (Does anyone remember phone booths?)

One airline industry survey reported that narrow-body lavatories are often as much as 10 inches narrower than they were a decade ago.

The current generation of non-jumbos is so aerodynamically efficient that they can fly the same long-distance routes as 747s. These narrow-body aircraft are capable of international flights of thousands of miles. In the pursuit of efficiency, even many cockpit crews have been reduced, from three to two. Everything is now designed to be far more cost-effective for airlines facing woes ranging from staff shortages to soaring energy costs. That means using every inch of aircraft real estate. And that in turn has meant removing precious inches from the restrooms.

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means not being able to go while going overseas. The issue has not gone unnoticed. One cabin-design firm called AirGo has proposed a unique triangular-shaped airline lavatory. The company claims that it gives passengers who have reduced mobility the ability to wheel in and safely shift from wheelchair to toilet.

Refusing to accept the status quo, disabled passengers filed suit several years ago, demanding that narrow-body aircraft be mandated to have restrooms they could access, and new federal rules will require at least one larger restroom per aircraft to accommodate them. The airlines aren’t happy, because in this era of Covid recovery, they claim the mandate has the potential to cost them billions of dollars in revenue as they remove seats to make room for the wider privy. In the meantime, fewer than 5 percent of U.S. commercial carriers’ narrow-body passenger aircraft have restrooms large enough to be accessible to people who need to use wheelchairs on board, according to Washington’s Government Accountability Office.

While the FAA requested public input on airline seats, the agency made it a point to say they’re not interested in whether you find current cabin accommo-

irlines show little concern for the comfort of those with special needs.

dations comfortable. They only wanted to hear about safety factors. “The FAA is not requesting comments regarding matters … such as how the dimensions of passenger seats might relate to passenger comfort or convenience,” the agency stated.

We can assume they believe the free market will define “comfort.”

An industry expert, Sebastien Weber, chief executive of Safran Aerosystems, told the Wall Street Journal several years ago, “On airplanes, it is all about how you use the real estate.” He should know. His California company builds toilets for aircraft.

It is a now cliché to lament the longlost golden days of aviation, when men arrived planeside in suits and fedoras and women were dressed to the nines. Today it’s cargo shorts and muscle shirts, and passengers who wear jackets and ties are viewed with smirks as flight attendants remind us that there is an extra charge for barely edible snacks. So we shouldn’t be surprised that airline restrooms are shrinking, our seats and amenities are considered commodities, and we are left to wonder if there will be room to go when we have to go.

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Need a boost? Celebrate your micro-joys

ast week I wrote about the midterm elections, which may or may not be resolved by the time you read this. I acknowledged the stress many of us are feeling as democracy-as-we-know-it seems to be faltering. I suggested taking a galactic approach, finding comfort in our relative insignificance in the universe. After all, we are so small, and on the grand scales of time and space, politics is inconsequential.

How did that work for you? It worked for me for a while, along with deep breathing, and stepping up a self-care routine to RANDI battle the political KREISS blues. I stopped watching TV news.

I turned off news notifications on my phone, and I chose not to read the new dystopian novel by Celeste Ng, which I am sure is fine and literary, but not for me, not right now.

This is the drumbeat we hear: ■ Facts don’t matter to many Americans.

■ Racism is on the rise.

■ Unqualified candidates enjoy widespread support.

■ Climate change is close to becoming irremediable.

■ A recession is looming.

■ Covid may surge this winter.

■ Former President Donald Trump may run again, or may be indicted. Or he may run and be indicted.

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had baked earlier in the week, toasted it, and found some raspberry preserves for a micro-boost.

I did not turn on the news.

Some days it is challenging to fine the joy, but there is no acceptable option.

I call my grandkids every few days. Sometimes they have time to talk and it’s a good moment. Sometimes they reach out to me with a video of themselves skateboarding or a good grade alert or a bit of gossip about their friends. It all counts in the plus column.

I started watching “White Lotus,” a new series on HBO Max. It’s funny — horribly, darkly funny. It may not work for you, but the characters, especially the teenagers, are so exaggerated (I hope) that it is a fine distraction.

I watched President Obama’s stump speech in Arizona — twice, because his intelligence and humor and passion for democracy are so heartening.

Another day, I called some old friends.

We all do our best to keep in touch, but often, too much time goes by. So I called, and we chatted and had a laugh and consoled one another, and it was another micro-joy.

urge all of us to find the tiny moments that lift the spirit and give our lives meaning.

There are just so many times we can hear these messages and maintain our equilibrium.

So this week I’m moving from the galactic view to the micro view, and urging all of us to find the tiny moments and joys that lift the spirit and give meaning to our lives. The bad stuff looms large and threatens to block out the sun, but the micro-joys are here, and there was never a greater need.

Just this morning, before sitting down to write, I took a walk. I took in the smell of the air and the ripple of leaves. I continued listening to Jon Meacham’s “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” because it reminds me that democracy has always been fragile and precious.

I savored my coffee, a robust Cuban blend that tastes delicious and is a terrific eye-opener. I sliced a piece of cornbread I

Like everyone else I know, I do Wordle and Spelling Bee every day in The New York Times. It has become a ritual and a micro-obsession as well as a joy. I think it’s the fun of chalking up a small win and feeling the ping of success, even though it’s just a word game. Wins are hard to come by.

Maybe you have a card game or a board game that can pull your time and attention into focus for an hour or two.

Part of caring for ourselves is finding like-minded friends to enjoy a common experience. A game, a lecture, a bike ride, a meal out — anything to break out of the device-driven isolation zone.

Memories count. One of my best micro-joys this week was looking through some old, and I mean old, photo albums.

How dazzling were those family times, especially from this distance!

I rolled on the floor with Lillybee the dog.

We must find these joyful moments. We must do it with intention and focus and limited expectations. Want to share with me what micro-joys you have found to lift you up?

We do this to keep ourselves strong and renewed for whatever these strange times bring our way.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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here are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. They have endured intensive training, harsh conditions and treacherous battlefields on which they have fought for our freedom and protected us from foreign dictators and tyrannical empires overseas.

Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember those we lost. But Veterans Day — which we observe on Friday — honors those who are still with us.

Veterans Day traces its roots back more than 100 years, to the conclusion of World War I. Considered the deadliest and most violent conflict in history to that point, it resulted in nearly 40 million military and civilian casualties.

In the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918, a ceasefire accord brought an end to four years of bloodshed. Armistice Day — as it is still known in other parts of the globe — was celebrated in honor of those who fought in the trenches on the Western Front.

Unfortunately, by the time it was acknowledged as an official U.S. holiday in 1938, the world was once again on the brink of a global conflict. World War II’s ferocity far exceeded that of its predecessor, including millions of innocent lives lost in the Holocaust, and culminated with the first — and only — use of the atomic bomb during wartime on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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letters Where there’s need, there’s no room for politics To the Editor: I, for one, am glad that this election season is over. The vitriol, accusations and character assassination by both parties became unbearable. Common ground and common decency were in short supply. I am almost certain that political discourse in our country will continue to take the low road even after all the votes have been tallied.

One of the things I noticed was how the political ads that peppered the evening newscasts left out one crucial segment of our society. In the months leading up to the election, I never saw, or heard, a single ad, by either party, that mentioned the poor and marginalized. There were lots of ads aimed at those of us in the middle class. One could surmise from these ads that we

have taken place in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947, when World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized a celebration to honor all those who served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law proclaiming that Armistice Day would henceforth be known as Veterans Day. Today the holiday celebrates all who have served. But despite government assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and programs like the GI Bill, many veterans continue to struggle to readjust to civilian life, facing the challenges of securing education, employment, food and housing.

While many returned home to celebrations and commendations, Americans became more cynical during and after the war in Vietnam. More and more returning veterans were met with hatred and disgust or, at best, were simply ignored, which posed a new set of hurdles, with many suffering from drug addiction, PTSD, suicidal urges and other mental health issues, as well as the lasting effects of exposure to Agent Orange.

Many of those problems remain prevalent among military personnel coming back from more recent conflicts, like those in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is why Veterans Day is more important than it has ever been. And it necessitates more from us than simply thanking and helping a veteran, though any effort — no matter how small — is appreciated.

Volunteer at a VA hospital. You don’t have to have any medical expertise to help.

You can even give a lift to those without the means to get around. Visit Volunteer. va.gov to learn more. Volunteer for the American Red Cross, which has been lending a hand to those returning from war since World War I. Help veterans find work. Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization assisting veterans, active-duty military and their spouses obtain employment with career counseling and advice. Go to HireHeroesUSA.org.

Send a letter, or help veterans write home. This is probably the simplest of all ways to show your support. Operation Gratitude — at OperationGratitude.com — delivers letters, cards and care packages to veterans and military personnel, letting them know they are appreciated. And Operation Write Home provides blank handmade greeting cards to active-duty service members to send messages back to their loved ones. Visit them at SandyAllnock.com/OperationWriteHome.

Give back at the grass-roots level. You can show your support for local veterans in your community by donating to, and volunteering for, the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign War post nearest you.

Veterans deserve our appreciation for protecting and ensuring our cherished way of life. They deserve our thanks not just one day a year, but every day— and on Friday we should be especially united in that gratitude.

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hen I was in high school in the Bronx in the 1960s, they didn’t let us use calculators on tests. They hadn’t invented them yet.

I actually learned math in middle school, when my friends and I calculated baseball batting averages and pitchers’ earned run averages. In those days, newspapers only published the stats for the league leaders, so we did the calculations for everyone else on the Yankees and Mets.

Today, when you watch a game on aLan TV, all sorts of statistics that I never sinGer heard of as a kid are recalculated instantaneously.

Likewise, kids today have devices with unimaginable computational power and speed. They just punch in the numbers. As an aging dinosaur, I like to balance my checkbook without help to keep my mind sharp, but some days I don’t bother, and I let Excel work the numbers.

I’ve used algebra and geometry for different projects, but I probably could have gotten by in life with very rudimentary math skills. I haven’t used trigonometry or calculus since I left high school.

So why do kids need to study math?

This is an important question, because the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows that as a result of pandemic-related school interruptions, fourth- and eight-graders’ math scores in standardized tests fell in nearly every state and demographic group, and in some states they fell precipitously. Only 36 percent of fourth-graders and 26 percent of eighth-graders were rated proficient in math. In New York, the scores were significantly worse for fourthgraders, with only 28 percent of students rated proficient, and slightly better than the national average for eighth-graders. These were the lowest percentages for New York students since the federal testing started in 1998.

More vulnerable students dropped even further behind their peers. A survey included with the test found that only half of low-performing fourth-graders had regular access to computers during the 2020-21 school year, and a third reported that they didn’t have a quiet place to do school work. Black and Latino students, who already scored lower than white and Asian students on previous exams, experienced the sharpest Covid-related declines. The test results and survey hint that in the near future,

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we may see a sharp increase in high school dropouts and a greater opportunity gap.

Reading scores also declined, but it’s easier for students to bounce back when it comes to reading performance. Math is sequential, so if students don’t learn the basics, they can’t perform increasingly complex operations. During the 2021-22 school year, the federal government provided over $120 billion, about $2,400 per student, to address the Covid decline, but federal funding for remediation expires in 2024, and a highly partisan Congress may not allocate the billions more dollars that are still needed.

But again, why do kids need to study math if technology can do the calculations for us?

In New York state, Mathematics Learning Standards stress that the goal is for students to be able to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them; to reason abstractly and quantitatively; to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; and to model with mathematics. Computational skills, also called numeracy, are important because to do these things, students have to be comfortable with numbers and be able to “read” math.

But broader “thinking skills” that

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are over-taxed pawns of the wealthy, or in danger of losing our freedoms. I suppose all of these could be true to some extent. But by ignoring those who struggle most in our society, we have shown the futility that many of us feel with our current political climate.

As a pastor, I am called to minister to those whom Jesus called “the least of his brothers and sisters.” This can be exhilarating, but at the same time frustrating, work. I am also treasurer of the Long Island Council of Churches, which maintains the Freeport Food Pantry.

More than once in the past year, we have nearly had to shut our doors for a few days because of a lack of food — that’s the frustrating part. The exhilaration comes when I see hungry families leave the pantry with full shopping carts to sustain them for a few days. There shouldn’t be food pantries in a nation as wealthy as ours, but that’s the reality that we live with in this time.

My other exhilaration is that I serve in a missionoriented church. We also support local Head Start programs and migrant farm workers and their families on the east end of Long Island. Yes, our efforts are only stopgap measures. But when our politicians have failed us, they are a necessity.

I never ask any of my congregants, or the folks who bring food to our food drives, if they are Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal. I just give thanks to God that amid all the hostility of our current political climate, there are folks who remember those who are often forgotten, or whom we might wish to forget.

THE REV. RON GARNER Pastor, Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church

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transfer to other areas of school and life are most important. Studying math, besides learning how to calculate, students learn to think logically, how to identify and state a problem clearly, how to plan, how to decide on appropriate strategies to find solutions to a problem, and how to reach conclusions based on evidence — in this case, numbers. And math helps us keep score even when calculators are unavailable. With math we measure money, time and distance. We use it when cooking, balancing a checkbook, determining whether a bill is correct or planning home improvements.

Some people are probably better off when kids can’t do math. It’s easier to cheat them. You can pay them less and bill them more. They can’t understand why climate change and rising sea levels are such a threat, or why Republican claims that the 2020 election was stolen are ridiculous. That only makes it clearer that, if the problem persists, the lives of those kids, and our society as a whole, will be much worse off.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter. com/AlanJSinger1.

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