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Making friends through food Seaford man’s Facebook group got cooking thanks to pandemic ‘Why don’t we start a Facebook page, because we can’t be the only ones doing this.’ And that’s A Facebook page titled “Quar- how we started it.” antine Cook Off ” not only sets What began as a Facebook stomachs rumbling, but also group with about 500 members builds friendships. has grown to about From Wantagh 8,500. Some say the and Seaford to as far group has kept them afield as Jupiter, sane at a time when F la., and Kansas many people are City, strangers are seeking personal sharing what they’re connection as well making for breakas a fun and a profast, lunch and dinductive way to pass ner. It’s a communithe time. ty of food lovers that “Honestly, I am so has led to contests, grateful to be a part friendships and of this group,” Seapotential potlucks ford resident Jackie (once it’s safer to Jo said. “It certainly hold them). played a huge part in The cooking keeping my cooking craze was started by MElIssA ANN mojo going during Seaford father and AlEssI the most difficult son Vincent and Vintimes.” cenzo Casha at the Wantagh resident Melissa Ann beginning of the Alessi, a member p a n d e m i c, wh e n from Wantagh, said that “Quarthere were many uncertainties antine Cook Off ” is her “all-time about the future. Vincent was favorite Facebook g roup.” laid off from his construction “There is zero drama,” she said. job, and there was a Covid-19 “I have met tons of new people, case in the house. and some I can call my friends. “We were cooking nonstop I’ve tried so many new dishes and I was bored, because I’m that I’ve always wanted to try as used to being on the run,” Vincent said. “I said [to my son], Continued on page 3

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thE WANtAgh WEllNEss Project hosted its first 5K last Saturday at Wantagh Elementary School. Above, Joe DiVico, left, and Marc Turner, both of Merrick and members of the North Merrick Runners.

New start for a worthy project Wantagh couple promote healthy lifestyles By BRIAN stIEglItZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

About three dozen people met at Wantagh Elementary School early last Saturday morning for the first 5K run of the Wantagh Wellness Project, a community group dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices among neighbors. The war m spring sun shone down on the runners as they made their way through Wantagh’s side streets before

circling back to the elementary school parking lot. Wantagh Wellness Project founder Kyle Lennon, 40 finished in 22 minutes, neck and neck with Chris Jacobi, 40, his close friend from Merrick and a member of the North Merrick Runners. “That was faster than I planned on running,” Jacobi said with a laugh as they reached the school, to which Lennon replied, “My bad.” Lennon and his wife, Ilene, launched the Wantagh Well-

ness Project in January 2020, planning to host a variety of community events, but didn’t have much of an opportunity before the coronavirus pandemic swept across the country. Over the past year, however, they have managed the project as a Facebook group whose members share healthy recipes, exercise routines and other tips. “We try to show what a healthy lifestyle looks like,” Continued on page 3

’ve tried so many new dishes that I’ve always wanted to try as well as new ones I didn’t know existed.

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Wantagh couple promote community 5K Lennon said. “There’s so much chronic disease out there that is preventable, and we’re sick and tired of seeing people who are sick and tired.” Lennon’s inspiration grew out of his and his wife’s work in health care. He’s an emergency doctor at Northwell Health’s GoHealth Urgent Care in Massapequa, and Ilene is a physician’s assistant at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens. They both grew up in the Wantagh school district, and started dating at Wantagh High School. Now their three sons, Trevor, 10, Brody, 8, and Gavin, 6, go to the same elementary school where their parents met. “We try to encourage them to be healthy the best way we can,” Kyle said, adding that the key to a healthy lifestyle is more than just eating the right food and exercising. “It’s also about connecting with people and having community,” he said. “We love this town. It’s our hope that we could spread the word about living a healthy lifestyle with our neighbors. If we all do this together and hold each other accountable, we could prevent each other from getting sick.” When the pandemic hit, it halted Lennon and his wife’s plans in more ways than one. “As a doctor, it’s been really difficult and challenging at times,” he said.

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Keith MeKeel, 39, of Wantagh, led a group of runners toward the finish line during the Wantagh Wellness Project community 5K at Wantagh Elementary School last Saturday. “When it first hit in March, there were times when I was afraid to go to work. I was [in] conflict with my role as a doctor and my role as a husband and father, because I didn’t want to put anyone in my

family at risk.” Ultimately, however, he said he believed the coronavirus drew more attention to his cause. “I think the pandemic brought health to the forefront and

made people realize that we can’t take our health for granted,” he said. The Wantagh Wellness Project also partners with Jennifer Martini, a Wantagh fitness instructor who has hosted virtual yoga classes for the group and cohosted the 5K last Saturday. Also in attendance was Wantagh High Principal Paul Guzzone, who started his tenure last May. Guzzone, 35, grew up in Melville and now lives in Seaford. “It’s nice living so close,” he said, “because I get to be a part of the community and come to events like this.” Guzzone shares Lennon’s interest in promoting wellness and prioritizing mental health. A former associate principal and director of school counseling at Oceanside High School, he served on that district’s Mental Health and Wellness task force. There he implemented a new course, Redefining Mental Health and Wellness, whose focuses included advocacy, mindfulness practices and stigmas. Guzzone said that starting his tenure during the coronavirus pandemic was an overwhelming task. “It’s involved a lot of digging in to the community and having conversations with people who know the community the most,” he said. “I’m getting to know Wantagh’s values and finding ways to keep those values and traditions alive under the confines of the pandemic.”

Facebook group inspires neighbors to cook continued from front page well as new ones I didn’t know existed.” Even small businesses, like Merrick Collision, got involved by donating gift cards to be used as prizes in cooking contests or raffles that the Cashas hold on an almost daily basis. Prizes also include having the winner’s dish displayed on the group’s cover photo, a knife set or cash. Vincent often goes live on the page to introduce the next contest or host raffles, both of which usually have over 400 entries. “Vincent welcomes all of us members into his home through choosing a raffle winner every day,” said group member Mary Van Voorhis Manzella, who is known for her blueberry torte. “This page is unlike no other … Vincent gave us all the incentive to show what we know how to cook.” The group is like a huge family filled with talented people who are not professional chefs, Vincent said, adding, “It’s amazing the dishes they put up and the food they make.” Asked to name his favorite recipe that he’s learned from the group, he named the French onion chicken (see box). “It became a huge hit on the page,” Vincent said. “It really is delicious. Another one that came out is bread-making. A lot of people started making bread and learning different recipes. I ordered a bread heater and started making bread, just because I wanted to be involved and see what it’s about.” Before he and his son created the group, Casha said, he dabbled in cooking. But because of the group, he has learned

‘Quarantine cook Off’ favorites ■ French onion chicken. “Juicy panseared chicken smothered in caramelized onion gravy and three kinds of melty Italian cheese” — lecremedelacrumb.com. ■ Blueberry torte. A recipe shared by Mary Van Voorhis Manzella that includes blueberry and sour cream with vanilla filling. ■ Italian lemon ricotta cake. “Light, fluffy and full of flavor, it is the perfect Italian dessert. Easy and simple recipe made with ricotta cheese and lemon” — thisItaliankitchen.com.

Courtesy Vincent Casha

Vincent casha, a founder of “Quarantine Cook Off,” working at his grill with his daughter, Sofia. so much more about the craft. “You start learning and you talk to people, they tell you what spices to use, to put it in an air fryer or the oven, and just everyone was helping each other out,” he said. While the end of the pandemic may be in sight, Casha said he doesn’t see the group ever coming to an end. In fact, he is

hoping that the members can finally taste one another’s dishes in person. “Our big goal is to get permits from a park when it’s ready and do a potluck, finally see each other face to face and hang out at the park for a couple hours,” he said. “That’s the goal of the group right now.”

■ Ropa vieja. “Cuban Ropa Vieja is a savory Latin dish made from braised flank steak that gets shredded. It’s cooked low and slow with tomatoes, pimentos, onions and peppers, then gets a briny kick from olives and capers. Serve it over white rice to soak up the delicious sauce” — Keviniscooking.com. ■ Apple cranberry stuffed pork with bourbon glaze. “Pork loin stuffed with Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, pecans and a bourbon maple glaze.” Shared by Amy Kaufmann.

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Environmental Bond Act is reinstated

Lawmakers, laborers and activists laud the $3 billion proposal By BRIAN STIEGLITZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

A group of environmental activists, labor leaders and elected officials joined together at Wantagh Park, in Wantagh, to announce the reinstatement of the $3 billion Environmental Bond Act on the 2022 statewide ballot. Earlier this month, the law’s reauthorization was included in the final budget and will appear on the November 2022 ballot. State Senator Todd Kaminsky, who championed the bill, discussed its importance at a news conference ahead of Earth Day. He noted the significance of holding the conference at Wantagh Park, where they stood in front of a canal dotted with degrading marshes. The Environmental Bond Act aims to restore natural areas like the marshland of Long Island’s south shore, among many other efforts to combat climate change. The legislation commits $3 billion to create jobs, protect clean water and fund local environmental projects such as habitat restoration in places like Mastic Beach, East Hampton, Sunken Meadow State Park and the Pine Barrens. Other goals are to replace old septic systems, fund infrastructure projects in flood-prone areas and allow communities to modernize coastlines. This includes helping homeowners and business owners relocate to safer areas and to restore natural areas to prevent flooding. “That’s what it takes to keep New York healthy, clean and to keep the economy going,” said Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of the Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment. This is the “halfway point of a marathon” for the legislation, said Assemblyman Steve Englebright, noting that it’s now up to the voters to pass it. Kaminsky put the Bond Act on hold last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I think that was wise,” Englebright said. “But I think it’s also wise to continue the momentum it has going.” “With the Bond Act’s passage, New York has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect our environment, fortify

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ThE REINSTATEmENT of the legislation was lauded by environmental activists like Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of the Citizen’s Campaign for the Environment. our communities from extreme weather, purify our water and create 65,000 goodpaying green jobs,” said Senator Todd Kaminsky. This $3 billion investment in our state’s infrastructure will continue New York’s national leadership in combating climate change and safeguarding our natural resources for generations.” Matt Cohen, the vice president of Government Affairs of the Long Island Association, said that Long Island’s environment is synonymous with its economy and the Bond Act “will create new jobs and spur economic growth while protecting our water and making our region more resilient to severe weather.” “Placing this Environmental Bond Act before the voters will enable them to directly participate in securing a healthy future for our state,” Englebright said. “Investing into open space, new parkland, protection from floods and job training for renewable energy installations are just some of the numerous significant environmental and economic benefits that will be enabled by passage of this measure.”

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A pedestriAn wAs pronounced dead after being struck by a garbage truck while walking along the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Laurel Lane on Thursday morning.

A woman struck by a garbage truck while walking along the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Laurel Lane has been pronounced dead by Nassau County police. According to county detectives, the truck struck the woman around 9:43 a.m. in front of the Cherrywood Shopping Center. Within minutes, the Nassau County Traffic Management shared on its Facebook page that there was an auto accident at on Wantagh Avenue and residents should use an alternate

route. Both streets in front of the shopping center were cordoned off for investigation and Wantagh Avenye was shut down between Duck Pond Road and the Southern State. The scene was cleared by 12 p.m. The Homicide Squad has not disclosed any personal information about the woman, but confirmed that no criminality is involved at this time. The investigation is ongoing. More to follow.

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Fourth grAders in Sarah Fenev’s class at Seaford Manor Elementary School celebrated Earth Day.

Seaford Manor students celebrate Earth Day After reading “It’s Earth Day” by Mercer Mayer, fourth graders in Sarah Fenev’s class at Seaford Manor Elementary School wrote about the different ways that they can help the planet. Some of the ideas included picking up empty bottles and cans, turning off the lights and water when not using them and finding ways to

reuse items instead of throwing them out. From left, Julia Frongillo, Nicolas Cavalluzzo and Hailey Salamon shared their ideas and also colored imaginative Earth designs in the shape of hearts. Provided by the Seaford School District. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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

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

Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy. Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign. Sirens continued to sound when a Nassau County police van appeared out of nowhere at the intersection, the driver also intending to cut off the Caprice. It was a semi-chaotic, seemingly confusing scene, but it was meant to be. The action took place at the Field Five parking lot at Jones Beach, an expansive stretch of asphalt just west of the Northwell Health Theater, where Nassau County Police Academy recruits come to practice driving maneuvers that they might need while chasing crime suspects or hurrying to an accident. It’s called the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and Continued on page 8

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

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Hit one orange cone and you fail the test continued from page 6 orange cones are used to create s t r e e t s a n d i n t e r s e c t i o n s. Recruits must master 12 specialized maneuvers to pass the police driving test — think of your own driver’s test at high speed through a field of cones. Hit one cone and you fail. “We try to teach the recruits to have good judgment,” said Officer Richard Furneaux, the senior driving instructor. To drive as a police officer does, you must learn to drown out all the noise in your head and focus solely on the road ahead and behind you, while watching your sides. Officers must know when to pursue a suspect — and when to call off a pursuit, which is often necessary in order to protect public safety. A high-speed chase through suburban streets can be a recipe for disaster, Furneaux said, noting that police often call in a helicopter to provide air support and follow a suspect until the vehicle is caught. Lt. Eileen Carsten, who is in charge of physical fitness, defensive tactics and EVOC at the academy, said that driving is, in fact, the most dangerous part of being a police officer. More officers are killed or injured while driving than in any other part of the job.

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

Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers “Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week.”—Shonda Rhimes (@ shondarhimes), March 16, 2020 Teacher Appreciation Week arrives this coming week, from May 3 (Teacher Appreciation Day) through May 7, as the end of the first full school year of the Covid-19 era in our sights sparks a mix of bittersweet memories, sighs of relief and the joy of impending celebrations. Cheers will go up for graduates. Accolades will be awarded to student-athletes. Some parents will simply be raising a glass to the fact that nights spent trying to relearn third-grade math will be a thing of the past. And we will all celebrate our teachers. Long Island’s top teachers inspire our students and communities, and they are the inspiration for the inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards, presented by Bank of America and produced by RichnerLIVE, a division of Richner Communications Inc., publishers of Herald Community Newspapers. The Herald Head of the Class Awards program was created this year to honor

outstanding K–12 education leaders in public, private and charter schools throughout Nassau County, based on nominations received from the public— students, teachers, families, administrators and community members—at HeadOfTheClassAwards.com through May 15. Once the polls close, the 2021 Herald Head of the Class Advisory Committee, made up of multiple stakeholders from across the Long Island education landscape, will review all nominations, and a winner and 10 finalists will be honored in each of three categories—Top Elementary School Teacher, Top Middle School Teacher, Top High School Teacher—at a live virtual event on June 16. “Teachers play a critical role in the development and advancement of our students and deserve recognition for their incredible contributions,” said Bob Isaksen, Bank of America Long Island president. “That’s why Bank of America is pleased to support the Long Island Herald in recognizing Long Island’s top educators with the inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards. Bank of America has long supported programs that advance students to and through school, as well as up-skilling for their careers post-education.”

In August 2020, with PPE prioritization and other factors at the forefront of our thoughts, plans and concerns regarding reopening schools, the White House formally deemed teachers “essential workers.” Of course, many of us already understood they fell under such a heading. The prior months, a time during which 93 percent of people in households with school-age children reported their children engaged in some form of “distance learning” from home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, had only underscored the notion. Essential, indeed. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed first-hand how teachers have met countless new challenges— while helping students and parents do the same—and the nominations already submitted for the Herald Head of the Class Awards are a testament to their impact. As part of each nomination, people are asked to share reasons why they believe a particular teacher is deserving. It could be an honor bestowed upon them or their students, a new program they brought to their school or a unique way in which they reached out during remote learning. Whether it is a classroom teacher or a physical education teacher, the

arts or Advanced Placement Physics, a peek at some of the nominations reveals just how much innovation and inspiration is out there among our educators: One nominee “builds an atmosphere in which all of the students are accepted and encouraged to not only become more educated, but better people in the process.” Another “started a lunch group to have the remote students socialize so they felt more connected to the classroom and experienced a more normal school year.” Still one more became “a go-to person for troubleshooting issues when families had difficulty logging on or connecting to district programs. She even made house calls to be sure students did not miss out on instruction.” The compliments abound. “Long Island’s top educators motivate students in countless ways and create atmospheres of understanding, compassion and curiosity,” said Richner Communications President Stuart Richner. “The most influential teachers go above and beyond, and their impact is felt inside and outside the classroom. We invite everyone to join us in saying “thank you” to them with the 2021 Head of the Class Awards.”

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in the community room, so wear a mask and social distance. Registration is required. To register, visit www.wantaghlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1200.

Live Vinyl Live Vinyl makes their debut at Mulcahy’s, 3232 Railroad Ave. in Wantagh at 7 p.m. Bottled beer and house drinks will be available for $4. To make a reservation, call (516) 783-7500.

Thursday, May 6

Medicare Made Easy

Live music and martini’s

This seminar, offered by the Seaford Public Library at 1 p.m., is designed to take the confusion out of all the options available so that you can make choices that are right for you. Thebasics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, eligibility requirements and enrollment will be reviewed. To register, visit www.seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334.

Friday, May 7

Thursday nights are for $5 martini’s (with the purchase of an entree) with live music on the side from 4 to 10 p.m. End the work day with food and fun at Margarita’s Cafe, 753 Wantagh Ave. For more information, call (516) 595-7278.

Completely Unchained

Saturday, May 1 Radio Bingo Brunch Radio Bingo Brunch at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. is taking Long Island by storm. At noon, enjoy the $39.95 brunch special, with an entree and drinks, along with exciting rounds of Bingo. Make a reservation at (516) 783-7500.

Mike DelGuidice concert Mike DelGuidice, a musician, multiinstrumentalist, singer and songwriter best knwon as a rythm guitarist and vocalist of Billy Joel’s band and as the lead volcalist and pianist for the Long Island band Big Shot, will be performing at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. at 6 p.m. The $89.95 admission includes the concert, a four-course Italian dinner and top shelf drinks. For reservations, call (516) 783-7500.

Monday, May 3 Celebrate Children’s Book Week From May 3 to May 8, join the Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave #A, in celebrating Children’s Book Week with many activities.

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auction at temple B’nai torah Win prizes and support Temple B’nai Torah through an auction on May 2 on TBT’s lawn, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. in Wantagh, and over Zoom. Auction previews begin at 11 a.m. Reservations must be made for in-person auction at (516) 996-0948. See prizes at tbtwantagh.org/auction. Crayola Count: Come by the library and guess how many crayons are in the jar. The person with the closest guess will win the crayons. Indoor Spring Scavenger Hunt: Have fun exploring the Children’s Room. Once participants have located all the pictures, they can come to the children’s desk to submit a sheet for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Get To Know Your Library Scavenger Hunt: Think you know your way around the library? Then do the Seaford Public Library Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a $25 gift card. May the 4th Be With You: Come to the Children’s Room and fill out an entry to have a chance of winning a Baby Yoda 20” Squishmallow Pillow. For more information, email childrens@seafordlibrary.org.

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Join Wantagh Public Library librarian Ian Smith for a new film and book discussion where patrons can discuss what is better; the book or the movie. The May book/movie discussion is John le Carre’s “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and the Oscar nominated 2011 movie adaption. This event will take place in the community room at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave. and over Zoom. If attending in person, social distancing and mask wearing is a must. To register, visit www.wantaghlibrary.org. Book and dvds to prepare for the discussion are available to pickup at the reference desk and the ebook and audiobook can be found on the library website.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at Margarita’s Cafe in Wantagh, 753 Wantagh Ave. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy $4 house margaritas or beer. Get your friends and family together to enjoy some great drinks and food while listening to a live mariachi band. For more information, call (516) 595-7278.

Mother’s Day pot holder DIY For pre-teens and teens in grades six through 12, this is a chance to make a Mother’s Day gift that is both useful and comes from the heart. Join the Wantagh Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m. to paint a design onto a pot holder that will be the perfect gift for mom or a special woman in your life this Mother’s Day. This event will take place

Enjoy the Van Halen tribute band Completely Unchained at Mulcahy’s, 3232 Railroad Ave. in Wantagh at 7 p.m. Admission of $59.95 includes admission, an appetizer and an entree, as well as domestic bottled beer and house drinks. Call (516) 783-7500 to make a reservation.

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

Seaford Manor and Harbor Elementary PTAs present night out at Adventureland on May 21. Wantagh Little League 2021 Home Run Derby to commence May 23. Margarita’s Cafe in Wantagh is hiring a host/hostess with a minimum of 1-year experience. The Seaford Makers Market begins May 15 at the Seaford Train Station from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dirty Taco and Tequila is now hiring.

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MacArthur excels at Homecoming game School spirit was in the air outside of General Douglas MacArthur High School on April 17. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the school hosted its annual homecoming football game and celebrated its seniors on the football field with safety measures in place. Prior to the anticipated game against the Carey Seahawks, a senior ceremony was held for members of the cheerleading, football and kickline teams, along with members of the marching band and color guard. The seniors were invited onto the football field with their loved ones and were announced one by one. The limited crowd of spectators, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, along with Athletic Director Keith Snyder, MacArthur Principal Joseph Sheehan and assistant principals Anthony Allison and Anne Rao, cheered on the soon-to-be graduates. “It has been an honor and a privilege to witness these student-athletes for the past four years,” said Mr. Sheehan. “They have conducted themselves with class, dignity and respect that exemplified the backbone of General Nation.” Junior Shannon Dugan performed the National Anthem to kick off the game. The Generals played their hearts out on the field as the cheerleaders rooted them

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The Generals ran onto the field ready to take on the Carey Seahawks. on from the sidelines. During halftime, the cheerleaders and kickline team entertained the crowd by performing spirited routines. The beautiful day ended with a big win for the MacArthur Generals with a final score of 35-14.

senior marchinG band member Cole Parmentier (right) and his mother Sandra Parmentier were honored on the field during the senior ceremony.

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The macarThur cheer team wowed the crowd during halftime.

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Herald Football News MacArthur stops South Side in semis By Tony BeLLiSSimo tbellissimo@liherald.com

After a long 17 months, MacArthur has earned a shot to avenge its 2019 loss to Garden City in the Nassau Conference II football championship game. The Generals used their prolific ground attack, spearheaded by senior Ryan Isom, to set the tone in last Friday night’s 28-7 semifinal playoff victory over visiting South Side. Isom carried seven times and accounted for all 57 yards on the opening drive, capped by his 5-yard touchdown, and junior quarterback Ryan Muller had rushing and passing scores as second-seeded MacArthur (6-1) won for the 15th time in its last 17 games dating back to the start of last season. “We brought a lot of energy right from the start,” said Isom, who totaled 223 yards on 33 carries and also scored on a 10-yard run in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead. “We’re exciting to have a second chance at Garden City,” he added. The Generals will travel to face top-seeded and four-time defending county champion Garden City (6-0) in the title game this Saturday at 2 p.m. The Trojans hit a late field goal to beat MacArthur 16-14 in the 2019 final and took this year’s regular-season meeting 35-29 on March 27. “I’m sure a lot of the guys have been thinking about Garden City, but South Side is a tough and physical team we needed to get by first,” MacArthur head coach Bob Fehrenbach said. “Now we hopefully have one more big performance. When we played Garden

City earlier this year we didn’t get any stops in the beginning and couldn’t score on an eight-minute drive just before halftime.” No. 3 South Side (3-3) kept its momentum going after winning nine games and playing for the Conference III championship in 2019. Head coach Phil Onesto said its offensive line, anchored by senior Jack Temple, served as the key to a third straight trip to the semifinals. “It was a solid season and we knew we’d need to take advantage of every possession tonight,” Onesto said. “I thought we played hard and it’s not like we made many mistakes. MacArthur is tough to play against.” Junior TJ Maher scored the Cyclones’ lone touchdown with 3:57 remaining in the first half, catching a 17-yard strike from senior quarterback JohnJude Considine to cut the margin to 14-7. Senior Matt Melkonian, who led the team in touchdowns with nine, set up the score with a 53-yard run. The Generals answered with a 62-yard scoring drive, capped by Mullen’s 2-yard touchdown with 21 seconds left in the half, and led 21-7. Mullen then hit junior Matt Papach on a 20-yard touchdown pass to cap the opening possession of the second half. Senior kicker Alyssa Accordino drilled all four of her extra-point tries. “We have other things that we can do with the ball, but our offensive line is big and has done a great job so we’re sticking with the ground game with Isom and [James] Napoli,” Fehrenbach said. “I don’t think it’s any secret.”

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Senior ryan iSom and the Generals flexed their muscles last Friday night with a 28-7 victory over South Side in a Conference II semifinal matchup.

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ooking is my passion. I studied culinary arts at SUNY Delhi and Nassau Community College, and interned at Walt Disney World. For the past 20 years, I’ve been a chef all over Long Island, from Montauk to the Garden City Hotel. In 2019, my son Billy and I started volunteering to cook at the Mercy Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch. Then the pandemic limited us to serving bag lunches because people couldn’t eat inside. Four months ago, I learned that Carroll’s Kitchen needed volunteers to deliver meals. Billy and I went there, and I said to Ryan Carroll, the founder, “If you need help in the kitchen . . .” He handed us each a knife. Carroll’s Kitchen works with programs like Nutrition Program for the Elderly, which is run

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have been with the East Meadow Kiwanis for 21 years. My boss back then, Norma Gonsalves, then the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, inspired me to join. This opportunity really gave me the incentive to help children, help families and help my community. What I enjoy the most is at holiday time, we hold the Holiday Luncheon at Borrelli’s, where we provide a meal and gifts for children in the East Meadow School District. It was on Christmas Day up until Covid-19 hit. My next favorite event is East Meadow Community Pride Day. With Covid we’re on hold. It’s going to be challenging to see what we can come up with this year, if we can, because it's a community event where we invite all the community businesses and organizations to

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participate, and we have rides for the children. I don’t know how it’s going to work this year. Believe it or not, in East Meadow Kiwanis, we’ve stepped up to the challenge of Covid. We’ve come up with a lot of out-of-the-box ideas to get fundraising done. We have our 200 Club and Reverse Raffle. Those are moving forward. And we’re doing little things, like Pampered Chef parties, Bingo and other events. During the pandemic, we’ve handed out a lot of gift cards. We did our regular food basket for Thanksgiving, and we did our food drive at ShopRite in Uniondale, along with other incentives. It’s just a great satisfaction to be able to help the people in the community. The smiles that we get from people make me really happy.

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en funcionamiento, ubicado en el Edificio de Administración, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793,momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dichoregistro, siempre que en ese momento se conozca o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicho Secretario de Distrito que sea entonces o posteriormente con derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el registro. La Junta de Registro también se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación el 4de mayode 2021,entre las9:00 a.m. y a la 1:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, frente a la Escuela Secundaria Superior,y el sábado 8de mayo, 2021,entre las 9:00 a.m. y la 1:00 p.m., en el Edificio de Administración, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro sea conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro para ser entonces o posteriormente con derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual el registro está preparado. El último día para inscribirse será el jueves 1 de mayo de 2021. El registro tan preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793,y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves, 13 de mayode 2021,entre las 9:00 a.m. y a la 1:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, de lunes a viernes, y cada día antes del día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 15de mayode 2021 entre las 9:00 a.m..m, y las 12:00 p.m., y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación. Y SE DA MÁS AVISO, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar Libre de La Unión de Wantagh solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario de Distrito en persona, por correo a 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793, por correo electrónico a mcguigane@wantaghsch ools.org o fax enviado al (516) 679-6349. La

solicitud de inscripción puede incluir la preferencia del elector militar por recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben ser recibidos en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Y SE NOTA ADICIONALMENTE, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Wantagh, pueden solicitar una solicitud de una boleta militar del Secretario de Distrito en persona, por correo al 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793, por correo electrónico a mcguigane@wantaghsch ools.org, o fax enviado al (516) 679-6349. En dicha solicitud, el elector militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de votación militar original por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud válida de voto militar en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 22de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de papeletas militares recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior serán procesadas de la misma manera que una solicitud de voto no militar bajo el Artículo 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de voto militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar por recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Y SE DA MÁS AVISO, la papeleta militar original de un votante militar debe ser devuelta por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793. Las papeletas militares serán examinadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 18 de mayo, 2021 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando una aprobación de recepción fechada por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de mayo de2021 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo de la mismo, con una fecha que se determina que no es más tarde que el día antes de la

elección.[RM3] Y SE NOTA MÁS, que de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 1de mayo de 2021,entre las 7:00 a.m. y a las 9:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, en cada uno de los tres (3) distritos electorales separados para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2022,y cualquier reunión especial distrital que se pueda llevar a cabo después de la preparación de dichoRegistro, momento en el que cualquier persona tener derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se conozca o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que sea entonces o posteriormente con derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la que dicho Registro está preparado , o cualquier reunión especial de distrito celebrada después del 1 de mayo de8, 2021. Y SE NOTA ADEMÁS, que las solicitudes de papeletas en ausencia se obtendrán durante el horario escolar del Secretario de Distrito a partir del 15de abrilde 2021. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación 2018-a, dicha solicitud completa no puede ser recibida por el Secretario de Distrito antes del 19de abril de 2021,y debe ser recibida por el Secretario de Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al elector, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al elector o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto ausente. Las papeletas en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 18de mayode 2021. Una lista de personas a las que se expedan las papeletas de ausencia estará disponible para su inspección a los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a partir del jueves, 13de mayo de 2021,entre las8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m..m. de lunes a viernes antes del día fijado para la elección anual y el 1de mayode 8, 2021,día fijado para laelección. Cualquier elector calificado puede, tras el examen de dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación escrita será transmitida

por el Secretario de Distrito o un designado de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elección el día de la elección el día de la elección. Y SE NOTA ADICIONALMENTE, que cualquier referendo o proposición para modificar el presupuesto, o de lo contrario que se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentado ante el Secretario de Distrito de la Junta de Educación en el Edificio de Administración, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793, en o antes del 19de abrilde 2021, a las4:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente,exceptoque los referendos o proposiciones requeridas por la ley para ser incluidos en el aviso de la reunión anual deben ser presentados ante el Secretario de Distrito en o antes del 19de marzo de 2021, a las4:00 p.m. ; debe ser tipificado o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe ser firmado por al menos noventa y siete (142)votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes cualquier propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, lo cual es ilegal o cualquier proposición que no incluya una apropiación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la propuesta, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta. DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES Y SE NOTA MÁS A FONDO, que los Distritos Electorales se han establecido en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los Distritos Electorales, aprobados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para votar serán los siguientes: DISTRITO ELECTORAL NO. 1 - Todos los votantes que residen al sur de Sunrise Highway votan en la Escuela Primaria Mandalay, 2667 Bayview Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793. DISTRITO ELECTORAL NO. 2 - Todos los votantes que residen al norte de Sunrise Highway y East of Wantagh Parkway votan en la Escuela Primaria Wantagh, 1765 Beech Street Wantagh, Nueva York 11793. DISTRITO ELECTORAL NO. 3 - Todos los votantes que residen al norte de Sunrise Highway y West of Wantagh Parkway, votan en la Escuela

Primaria Forest Lake, 3100 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793. Fechado:Wantagh, Nueva York/18 de marzo de 2021 Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DEL SINDICATO WANTAGH Wantagh, Nueva York Elaine McGuigan, Secretaria de Distrito 125196 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION AND PERSONAL REGISTRATION, LEVITTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Meeting of the School District, the vote on the School District budget and election of candidates for the School Board of Levittown Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, and the vote on the Public Library budget and election of a candidate for the Board of Trustees for the Levittown Public Library, will be held in the several election districts of the School District at the voting places designated below on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, to vote by ballot on voting machines on the proposition or propositions set forth below, as well as any other propositions which may properly come before the electorate, and to elect members of the Board of Education and to elect a member of the Library Board of Trustees. Shall the following resolutions be adopted: PROPOSITION NO. 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET BE IT RESOLVED, that the School District budget for the school year 2021-2022 proposed by the Board of Education and filed with the District Clerk in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law shall be approved and the necessary taxes be levied therefore on the taxable real property of the district. PROPOSITION NO. 2 LIBRARY BUDGET RESOLVED, that the Public Library Budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 proposed by the Library Board of Trustees of the Levittown Public Library heretofore filed pursuant to law shall be approved and the necessary taxes be levied therefore on the taxable real property of the district.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and for the office of member of the Library Board of Trustees must be filed with the District Clerk between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM but no later than 5:00 PM on April 19, 2021. Forms of the petitions may be obtained from the District Clerk. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: Two (2) members for the term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024. A separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for member of the Board of Education. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least twentyfive (25) qualified voters of the District, or 2% of the voters who voted in the 2019 election, whichever is greater, and shall state the residence of each person who signed, must state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of the term of office. This year all nominating petitions must include 39 signatures. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Library Board of Trustees: One (1) member for the term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2026. A separate petition is required to nominate a candidate for member of the Library Board of Trustees. Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least twentyfive (25) qualified voters of the District, or 2% of the voters who voted in the 2019 election for members of the Library Board of Trustees, whichever is greater, and shall state the residence of each person who signed, must state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of the term of office. This year all nominating petitions must include 39 signatures. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a statement of estimated expenses for the 2021-2022 school year will be presented at a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 7:30 PM in the Board Meeting Room of the Levittown Memorial Education Center and copies of such statement, as well as the statement of the amount of money required for the 2021-2022 fiscal year of the Public Library, will be made available on the District’s website and at each schoolhouse and

library in the District during the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen (14) calendar days immediately preceding the election together with the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and only those persons whose names appear on the register of the said school district, or who are registered pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that all qualified voters who have previously registered for any annual or special meeting or election and have voted at any annual or special election held or conducted at any time within four (4) calendar years prior to this year are not required to register with the Board of Registration for this meeting. All other persons who wish to vote must register. A voter may register at the office of the District Clerk of the Levittown UFSD between the hours of 8:00 AM. and 1:00 PM on school days provided that such registration is effected no later than May 13, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that said register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, on Monday through Friday and between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12 noon on Saturday ( May 15, 2021), in the office of the District Clerk and at each voting place on the day of the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that absentee ballots for those eligible pursuant to the provision of Section 2018a of the Education Law are available, and that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) calendar days prior to the day of election except Sunday, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday through Friday and between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12 noon on Saturday ( May 15, 2021), in the office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District

Clerk at least seven (7) calendar days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM on the day of the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that during the voting hours on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, in the various election districts, the Board of Registration will meet to receive registrations for subsequent elections. During the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM on voting days, the District Clerk shall be in her office at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, Military Voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by submitting a Military Voter Registration Application to the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. A copy of the Military Voter Registration Application is available both by contacting the District Clerk by email at EAppelbaum@levittownsc hools.com and online at the District’s website located at http://www.levittownscho ols.com/. Military voters who are qualified voters of the District may submit an application for a military ballot. A Military Voter is entitled to designate a preference to receive a Military Voter Registration Application, Military Ballot Application or Military Ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the Military Voter Registration Application, Military Ballot Application or Military Ballot by mail. Military Voter Ballot Application forms must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military Ballots will not be canvassed unless it is received by the District

Clerk on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS: The boundaries of the school election districts and the place of each election district for voting and registration shall be as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT #1 GARDINERS AVENUE SCHOOL Beginning at Wantagh Parkway and Chase Lane; east on Chase Lane to Center Lane, thence south to Prairie Lane; thence east to Gardiners Avenue; thence south to Slate Lane; then east and north to Swan Lane; then east and north to Grey Lane; continuing east to Wantagh Avenue; thence south on Wantagh Avenue to Jerusalem Avenue; thence west to Oakfield Avenue; continuing north to Old Jerusalem Road; thence east on Old Jerusalem Road to Wantagh Parkway Line; north along Line to the point of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT #2 EAST BROADWAY SCHOOL Beginning at north side of Southern State Parkway and east side of Wantagh Avenue; north on Wantagh to Miller Place; thence east to Exit Lane; thence south to Elm Drive; thence west to Elbow Lane; thence southwest to End Lane; south to End Lane and Elm Drive East to Pope Street; thence east to District Line; thence south to Regent Lane; thence east to Red Maple Drive; thence northeast, and south to Regal Lane; east on Regal Lane and Cordwood Lane to Arlington Drive; thence southeast to Town Line; thence south to Southern State Parkway; west along Parkway to point of beginning. Beginning at south side of Southern State Parkway and west side of Town Line; south on Town Line to Jerusalem Avenue; thence west to Wantagh Avenue; thence north to Southern State Parkway; thence east to point of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT #3 LEVITTOWN MEMORIAL EDUCATION CENTER Beginning at east side of Wantagh Parkway and south side of Hempstead Turnpike; east on Hempstead Turnpike to Silver Lane; thence south to Forge Lane; thence east to Cotton Lane; thence southeasterly to Wantagh Avenue; then south to Grey Lane; thence west to Swan Lane; then southwesterly to Slate Lane; then south to Gardiners Avenue, thence north to Prairie Lane; thence west to Center Lane; thence north to Chase Lane; thence west to Wantagh Parkway Line; north along Line to point of beginning. ELECTION DISTRICT #4 DIVISION AVENUE HIGH

SCHOOL Beginning at north side of Hempstead Turnpike and west side of Jerusalem Avenue; west on Hempstead Turnpike to District Boundary Line at Wantagh State Parkway; thence northeast to northerly border of School District; east on Boundary Line (Flamingo Rd., Magpie Lane, Blacksmith Rd) to Jerusalem Avenue; thence south to point of beginning. Dated:Levittown, New York March 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION LEVITTOWN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK 125177 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT WANTAGH, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Nassau County, Wantagh, New York will be held in the Senior High School Auditorium, Wantagh, New York, in said school district on May 6, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1.To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-22 fiscal year. 2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021/2022 school year for school purposes (the proposed budget) will be made available, upon request, to any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, beginning April 29, 2021, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Administration Building, 3301 Beltagh

Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, at each school house in the District, at school district offices, on the District’s website at www.wantaghschools.or g, and at the Wantagh Public Library. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the Three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1.To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2021-22 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. 2.To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2024. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, not later than April 19, 2021, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any

specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least thirty-nine (39) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of twenty-five (25) qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2019 annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, located in the Administration Building, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The Board of Registration will also meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law on May 4, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, in front of the Senior High School, and on Saturday, May 8, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 pm., at the Administration Building, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of

Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The last day to register shall be Thursday, May 13, 2021. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 15, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 12:00 p.m., and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Wantagh Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, by email to mcguigane@wantaghsch ools.org or fax sent to (516) 679-6349. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Wantagh Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, by email to mcguigane@wantaghsch ools.org, or fax sent to (516) 679-6349. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under

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Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 18, 2021 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2022, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be

entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 18, 2021. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 15, 2021. In accordance with Education Law 2018-a, such completed application may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 19, 2021, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 18, 2021, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon

examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Administration Building, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793, on or before April 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except that referenda or propositions required by law to be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be filed with the District Clerk on or before March 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least ninety-seven (142) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to

include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 - All voters who reside south of Sunrise Highway vote at the Mandalay Elementary School, 2667 Bayview Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 - All voters who reside north of Sunrise Highway and East of Wantagh Parkway vote at the Wantagh Elementary School, 1765 Beech Street Wantagh, New York 11793. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 - All voters who reside north of Sunrise Highway and West of Wantagh Parkway, vote at the Forest Lake Elementary School, 3100 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793. Dated:March 18, 202 Wantagh, New York By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wantagh, New York Elaine McGuigan, District Clerk 125194

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Children and their families gathered at Tackapausha Museum and Preserve last Saturday, where employee Sam Hammel introduced them to a variety of the preserve’s residents, including a screech owl named Nutmeg and a python named Pat. All the anim a l s h e s h owe d t h e crowd were rescuees, each with its own stories of how it ended up at the Seaford museum and preserve. As part of its annual Earth Day celebration, Tackapausha held live animal presentations, scavenger hunts and children’s craft sessions. Families not only got to see and learn about eight animals in the presentation, they also got to pet Tackpausha eMployee saM Hammel said that this cuddly fox, named Sahara, missed seeing visitors during or hold some of them. “I’m excited everyone the pandemic. got the chance to come out and learn about the most section boasts the county’s largest animals for Earth Day,” Hammel said. stand of Atlantic white cedar trees. Fur“The most important thing is conserva- ther north is a small pond that is home to tion, of course.” waterfowl and amphibians. The preserve Throughout the pandemic, the pre- is also a favored destination for local serve held online events so people could bird-watchers, who hike the trails to continue to learn about and support its view more than 170 species that have animals. “All the money goes back to been identified within its boundaries. them,” Hammel said, adding that an The 3,000-square-foot museum, on affectionate fox named Sahara especially Washington Avenue, at the southern end missed seeing visitors in person. of the preserve, opened in 1965, and feaIn addition to the museum, Tackapau- tures presentations on Long Island’s sha has an 84-acre preserve that was ecology as well as numerous animal acquired by Nassau County in 1938. It exhibits. It is also available for birthday features five miles of nature trails start- parties on weekends. For more informaing at Merrick Road and stretching north tion about the museum and preserve, go to Jerusalem Avenue. to www.nassaucountyny.gov/2951/TackaThe preserve is divided into three sec- pausha-Museum-and-Preserve. tions by major roads, and the southern-

GuesTs MeT a python named Pat at Tackapausha Musuem and Preserve, in Seaford, last Saturday at its annual Earth Day celebration.

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nce upon a time, partisan politics was a simple business. There were two major parties, and they both had simple strategies for staying in power. The voters were attracted to either the Democrats or the Republicans based on their philosophy and the vision of their party leaders. Elections were won or lost based on the strength of the party machines and their loyal soldiers. But the politics of yesterday have disappeared, and the parties will never look the JERRY same again. Both are currently split KREMER into two factions. If you’re a Republican at the national level, you’re either pro-Donald Trump or anti-Trump. And if you’re a Democrat, you’re either a traditional middle-of-theroad true believer or a so-called progressive. And regrettably, neither of the factions in either party is prepared to work with the other side. The next important election will take place in 2022. The final tallies will determine which party will control the House

and the Senate. President Biden needs a Democratic Party victory to help him get his programs through Congress. The Republicans want to regain power so they can be better positioned to retake the White House in 2024. But the GOP proTrump wing and the Democratic progressives are not on the same playing field as the parties’ two traditional wings. The pro-Trump Republicans are prepared to take on the favored party candidates because the former president is looking to punish any candidates who voted to impeach him. The progressive Democrats are anxious to gain power and influence and have no loyalty to the party. A case in point illustrating the Republicans’ challenge is Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, a loyal party member who occasionally casts a vote with the Democrats on an issue of conscience. She gets a 98 percent rating on voting with her fellow Republicans, but her vote to impeach President Trump put her in the Trump doghouse, and she is now threatened with a primary challenge. Led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Republicans have pledged to support Murkowski and provide funds for

her contest if she decides to run for reelection. She will not be easy to beat under any circumstances. She is the second-most-senior woman in the Senate. She won one of her elections as a write-in candidate after losing the party nomination. Her father was governor of Alaska. But despite her strong credentials, the former president has vowed to challenge her. Incumbent Democrats aren’t having any easier time with their progressive wing. Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has been a well-respected member of Congress since 1993. She has been the sponsor of numerous bills that have advanced women’s causes, and chairs the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members on both sides of the aisle describe her as fair and progressive. But that isn’t enough for the group known as the Justice Democrats. They have selected a candidate to oppose her, claiming that she must be defeated because she is part of the “establishment.” For the past 50-plus years, it has been very rare for any Democrat from New York to have enough seniority to hold a key House chairmanship, but

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

Maloney’s status doesn’t dissuade the progressive Democrats. In recent years, they have won a number of contests, starting with the election of Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. She has become nationally known because of her constant media presence, and was able to defeat incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary for the 2018 midterm election, primarily because Crowley treated the contest lightly. Even though he spent over $3 million in his effort to get reelected, his failure to campaign actively cost him his seat in the House. Last year, the progressive group managed to unseat Rep. Eliot Engel, mostly because Engel failed to pay attention to his district, especially during the coronavirus crisis. In the months ahead, the Republican pro-Trump faction and the Democratic progressives will give the two party establishments plenty of heartaches. It will be a test of whether there is any life left in the traditional party structure, but the odds aren’t very good. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

College of hard knocks: the pandemic of 2020-21

id we graduate yet? This was the college we neither applied to nor wanted to attend. This was the education we could have lived without. This was the schooling that killed a half-million of us. This was the time, 14 months and counting, that we learned more than we could have imagined about our own strengths and weaknesses. You never wish for tragedy as a character-building exercise, but when human beings confront extraordinary challenge, RANDI they often grow in KREISS unexpected ways. Have you thought about what you’ve learned since last spring, when we realized we would all be long haulers in some way? After a time of intense anxiety, I learned that I needed to devote myself to activities that were all-consuming and demanding of my attention. That was both good and difficult, since concentrating was hard when I kept drifting into “what-if ” scenarios. I spent some of my time in Florida and I drove inland, past the coastal towns to orchid farms and

nurseries in the boondocks. I discovered that wandering through the orchid houses was safe. The orchids bobbed in the breeze, and the kaleidoscope of colors and shapes became my fascination for the day. I learned, too, that what I read or watched on TV mattered during difficult times. I needed to read historical fiction that brought me out of my own place and time. On television, I tuned out the news after the presidential election, and tuned in to documentaries, mostly nature (See “Chasing Coral”). I was having Covid nightmares at the time that I could not have had before the pandemic. In the dreams I would walk into a crowded room and suddenly realize that everyone was sick, and I would get sick, too. Shutting out the news helped. For a long time, I measured my days in a completely different way from the “before times.” While two years ago I might have been running around all day, the pandemic day was pared down to the basics. I might take a walk in the morning, then conduct all work and pastimes online, cook a meal, and go to bed. I learned how brave and plucky and smart my grown kids and niece and

nephew are while raising teens and toddlers and infants in the worst of times. They all worked and kept house and nursed babies and didn’t go mad. The grandkids toughed out constant disappointments and cancellations. Learning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson. I always assumed we were better than that, that if any country in the world could deal effectively with a global pandemic, it would be us. Yet the messaging from the federal government and from our scientists was distressingly inadequate. We were distinctly unexceptional. Post-pandemic, we need to educate, fund and support science and scientists and never again let politics trump scientific evidence. But I learned that, even coming from behind, America can do the right stuff, develop vaccines and get them into people, millions of whom are still skeptical about the shots. And haven’t we all been schooled in the anti-science thinking that abounds? We need to push the education pedal to the floor and raise a new generation of critical thinkers. I asked my kids and grandkids to tell me what they learned over the pandemic

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

year. One said he learned that so many joyful family times together have nothing to do with paid events. Another said, “There is no better place to be than out in nature.” Another said, “I learned not to worry about things I can’t control … I’m very happy being surrounded with a fraction of the people I previously interacted with.” One of the grandkids, 15, said, “I learned that physical interaction with others is essential for your mind.” The preteen said, “Humans are very resourceful although most people struggle with change.” A 14-year-old said, “I thought it was cool that people just adapted super quickly to living in a whole new way,” and the 18-year-old said, “Online does not always mean more efficient.” I learned that the little things that irritate an individual in isolation with a longtime partner, as in a 53-year marriage, are like grains of sand in an oyster. Sometimes you get a pearl, an appreciation for the love and support that endures. The most important lesson of Pandemic 2020-21: We’re still in school. It’s not over. We may have to dig deeper and find more strength and forbearance, and I believe we will. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute. We at the Herald offer our deepest sympathies to the Wishropp family. We also want to express our appreciation to the officers of the Nassau County and Hempstead village police departments, who quickly tracked down the alleged shooter and apprehended him without further violence. Their professionalism was on full display that terrible day. The gunman, who was reportedly overly flirtatious with another employee, had met with a manager and requested a transfer to another supermarket. When he didn’t get what he wanted, he left the store, but returned 40 minutes later and started firing, police said. In addition to Wishropp, two other employees were injured in the attack. It was an all-too-familiar scenario in America, particularly these days — another life extinguished all too easily, all too quickly, all too early, leaving another family in a state of our mourning and shock. We are, seemingly, in a perpetual state of mourning and shock in the United States. Since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, when we pledged to never allow another mass shooting like this to happen again after 26 were killed, there have been hundreds of these shootings across the country.

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letters Many thanks to our first responders To the Editor: On April 20, our community was confronted with the horrific news of another mass shooting, this time close to home. One person was killed and two others injured when a gunman opened fire inside the West Hempstead Stop & Shop. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. I want to thank the first responders, police officers and detectives who apprehended the suspect without incident following a brief search. Their quick response provided critical aid to those injured in the shooting and brought a measure of calm to an otherwise chaotic scene. This doesn’t happen by accident; it is the result of diligent training and coordination with other law enforcement agencies. Within minutes, our schools were secured thanks to the protocols enacted in response to the

Few rise to the level of Sandy Hook or the Route 91 Harvest music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which 61 were killed and 411 injured. Most are smaller shootings, with a half-dozen or fewer victims. In fact, the Stop & Shop shooting would not be registered as a mass shooting on FBI statistics lists. For that, four people or more must be killed, according to the Congressional Research Service. When looking at mass shootings more expansively, factoring in the number killed and injured, there have been 2,654 mass shootings since Sandy Hook — nearly 300 a year, or close to one a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Astoundingly, though, mass shootings account for only 2 percent of all murders in the U.S. In 2017, more than 11,000 people were murdered by gun; in 2018, 10,440; and in 2019, 10,258 — an average of 30 people a day. Think about that for a moment. Let the numbers sink in. At some point, we must wake up and own up to our reality: America is a murderous nation. That fact does not comport with our image as a shining city on a hill, a beacon of freedom and democracy for all the world to emulate. Gun violence is our national psychosis, and we must act to reverse course. Instead we seem to thrust ever forward to new and unspeakable levels of violence. Over the past year, when so much of the nation was on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, we saw a merciful respite from mass shootings. All

seemed relatively quiet. Then, as the country started to open up again this spring, they began anew, as if, during the past year, a temporary truce had been drawn up and the fighting had stopped, only to be reignited by a single violent act that triggered a cascade of more and more shootings. As a nation, we must commit to ending the killings through a science-based approach to violence reduction. Long Islanders can be thankful that Northwell Health committed $1 million to establish a Center for Gun Violence Prevention in 2019. That December, the health system, one of the largest in the country, held its first Gun Violence Prevention Forum in December, followed by its second last December. Our elected leaders and community activists need to become more vocal on this issue — seeking studies, as Northwell has done, to understand more fully the stranglehold that gun violence has on the nation, while at the same time calling for common-sense legislation to reduce the number of killings. In New York, it’s easy to ignore the issue. The state has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws — and one of the country’s lowest death-by-gun rates. We will never, however, feel truly safe across this land until all states realize the importance of more stringent gun regulations in promoting public safety. The Stop & Shop shooting reminded us, in no uncertain terms, that gun violence can erupt anywhere, at any moment, in America.

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or 19 years I have called the United States my home, my safe place and a country that I dearly love. Yet it continues to deny me recognition as one of its own as a result of my immigration status. I have lived here longer than in the country of my birth, and I have learned to love every little thing that makes America America, from its language to its seasons, its food and its noise, even its fast-paced lifestyle. I was born in Ecuador and came to the U.S. when I was 14. As a eLiana Deferred Action Childhood FernanDeZ for Arrivals, or DACA, recipient, I have been able to finish college and buy a home — but my life has been measured in two-year increments. Soon after I arrived in this country, I realized that many of my dreams would not come true because I was missing one piece of the puzzle — “legal status.” I have never let my immigration status define who I am or what I can achieve, but the reality is that it has presented a

series of obstacles that have been hard to overcome. In June 2012, President Barack Obama announced that he would sign an executive order called DACA to protect young people who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. That took my life and dreams on a completely different, and revolutionary, path. The DACA program has been my safeguard, even if I must renew my status every two years. The program has also allowed me to become vocal and get involved in the immigrant rights movement, through which I witnessed some of the worst of this country’s tendencies during the Trump administration. Many undocumented immigrants like me became easy prey for President Donald Trump, who constantly forced us to fight back against all of the anti-immigrant sentiment and policies that were unleashed during his presidency. Defending DACA on the streets, and in the courts, where I served as one of the plaintiffs against Trump for unlawfully ending the program, has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Our resistance and collective power as

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

Letters many shootings we have seen across the country over the past several years. Students across Nassau County spent the day in lockdown as parents worried about their safety, in scenes that have become all too common in our society. All of this, though, could have been much worse if it were not for the brave men and women of the Nassau County Police Department, led by Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and those from the cooperating agencies. They did their jobs with professionalism, stepped up when we needed them most and, most important, worked with the community to apprehend a dangerous suspect. Last year, Nassau County was ranked the safest community in America by U.S. News & World Report, and yet even we are not immune to this epidemic plaguing our nation. This is beyond politics, and it’s up to all of us — Democrats and Republicans — to fight for a future free of senseless gun violence. I stand ready to do my part. LAURA CURRAN Nassau County executive

Kreiss is wrong on Biden To the Editor: It looks to me that some of the Herald’s opinion writers have Trump derangement syndrome, with Randi

a movement delivered a DACA victory at the U.S. Supreme Court last June, and then in January, when President Biden was sworn in. Many promises were made on the campaign trail last year that led me to believe that a legislative solution would finally be introduced to protect people like me and the rest of the 11 million undocumented people in this country. Then, on March 18, HR6, also known as the Dream and Promise Act, was passed by the House of Representatives, promising a pathway to legalization for an estimated 3.1 million people, including DACA and Temporary Protective Status, or TPS, recipients. Passage of the bill can be credited to the immigrant youth and community that for years has led the fight to build a movement to provide our people with respect, dignity and the pathway to citizenship that we deserve. The bill’s success in the House brings the promise of long-overdue relief to millions of undocumented youth and TPS holders who have organized, rallied in the streets, shared their stories and flooded the halls of Congress. The vote brought me one step closer to

ensuring that I will be able to have permanent protections in this country and remain together with my children and family. Nonetheless, as our immigrant community celebrates the bill’s passage, it is crucial to recognize that the legislation has problems that must be fixed. It includes harmful measures that rely on our unjust, discriminatory criminal legal system. It leaves out community members who should be eligible for a pathway to citizenship, but would not be simply because they might have been caught up in the legal system. I know we face an uphill battle to pass this legislation in the Senate, but we urge senators to take up the bill quickly, and call on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately remove the harmful provisions, reject any additions that would further criminalize members of our community and move swiftly to pass this measure. Eliana Fernández, of Patchogue, is lead organizer at the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization, and a plaintiff in Wolf v. Batalla Vidal, one of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals cases decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that President Trump’s efforts to end DACA were unlawful.

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Kreiss exhibiting some of the worst symptoms — so much so that she describes President Joe Biden with such fictional virtues as gravitas, stability and walking in step with diverse groups of Americans because he knows them well. Is Kreiss really describing Biden, the 2021 version? Her ode to Joe reminds me of a CNN reporter last summer who told a TV audience how peaceful that day’s demonstrations were as the burning buildings behind him lit up the night sky. DAN CARROLL East Meadow

Dine out, even now To the Editor: In these difficult economic times, it is especially important to patronize your local neighborhood restaurants, not only during Long Island Restaurant Week, April 25-May 2, but all year round. As more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, it is safer to dine out. There are so many great restaurants across Nassau County to choose from. My wife and I don’t mind occasionally paying a little more to help our local restaurants survive. Don’t forget your cook and server. We try to tip 20 percent of the total bill, including taxes. If it’s an odd amount, we round up to the next dollar. If we can afford to eat out, we can afford

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an extra dollar tip. When ordering takeout, we always leave a dollar or two for the waiter or cook. It is appreciated. Remember, these people are our neighbors. Our local entrepreneurs work long hours, pay taxes and provide local

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

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