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Last Hope springs eternal Wantagh animal rehab center emerges from the pandemic Last Hope is supported in its mission to continue transporting and treating dogs from the South by an $11,000 grant from Petco Love, a nonprofit affiliate of Petco Animal Supplies Inc.

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In a North Bellmore backyard, Dr. Eric Last, an internist with a practice in Wantagh, and his daughter were playing fetch with their Australian cattle dog Shelter dog supply mix from Georgia, and demand which they adopted The coronavirus from Wantagh’s Last pandemic has posed Hope Inc. Animal many obstacles for Rescue and Rehabilinonprofits like Last tation. Hope, including in“ We h av e a terfering with their daughter with speability to hold in-percial needs, and we son fundraisers. But really wanted a dog one unforeseen posithat would fit in well tive impact was the with our family and increased rate of pet that would meet the adoption. Because so needs of what we many people were had and would help home and had more us to work with our time on their hands, daughter,” Last said. eriC laST more sought a furry “[Last Hope] went companion for their out of their way to Wantagh resident family. do it.” “We and other All the dogs at Last Hope have places have a stockpile of similar stories, and most of them approved people for particular come from Southern states. dogs, but we don’t have enough “There’s a constant intake of dogs to fulfill the applications strays and owner surrenders in that we have,” Anderson said. the poor rural areas,” explained “What will happen is, with the Joanne Anderson, Last Hope’s stockpile of applications, we’ll outreach coordinator. “We don’t have the next group of dogs comhave this on Long Island or New York anymore.” Continued on page 3

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an unblemished record The Wantagh Middle School eighth-grade boys’ soccer team recently celebrated after finishing their season undefeated.

A summer of family fun

Local chambers plan socially distant events By BriaN STieGliTZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

As summer nears in Wantagh and Seaford, the Chamber of Commerce in each hamlet is planning a series of outdoor, socially distanced events to allow neighbors to spend time together. Starting this Saturday, the Seaford chamber will host its first Maker’s Market at the Seaford Long Island Rail Road station. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can greet and patronize roughly 25 local artisans and

crafters. The event’s rain date will be Sunday. “The chamber wanted to do something to get everyone out and into the community,” said Donna Jebaily, a member of the chamber’s board of directors, who is organizing the event. “We have a lot of crafters in Seaford and we have a lot of people with home-based businesses,” she said. “We wanted to give those residents a place to sell their merchandise and the community an experience outside with their neighbors.” The market will feature hand-

made clothes, cards, wooden signs, cat and dog mats, summer decorations, beach bags, candles, soaps, framed artwork, custommade trays, crafts kits, masks and essential oils, among other goods from community vendors. The Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee will also take part, debuting a commemorative coin in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The Maker’s Market will be held again on June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 25. The chamber will also host a food truck Continued on page 3

e have a daughter with special needs, and we really wanted a dog that would fit in well with our family.

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be illegal. The Assembly’s legislation proposes capping both future rate increases and rates for expenses that have already been incurred. The Senate’s bill, alternatively, aims to eliminate a special franchise tax that the private company is obligated to pay. NYAW passes those additional costs on to its customers, driving up rates beyond levels seen in public water districts, which the company’s detractors have criticized. The bill would form a North and South Shore Water Authority to take over NYAW’s Nassau County operations, and would cap rate increases at 2 percent. The quick passage of the legislation was a response to a fast-approaching 26 to 30 percent rate hike on May 1, which has now been incurred by ratepayers. On April 26, activists from both the North and South Shores gathered at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive Building in Mineola to decry the rate hike and call on the Assembly to pass its legislation. “All we’re asking for is clean, reliable and affordable water,” said David Denenberg, co-director of Long Island Clean Air, Water and Soil. “The average [NYAW] private water customer will see our bills go up almost $400 a year — that’s more than public water customers pay a year.” “Now we need a corresponding bill to be passed in the Assembly and to offset the 26 percent increase,” said Agatha Nadel, director of the advocacy group North Shore Concerned Citizens. The Senate had originally included the legislation in the state budget, a move that was blocked in the Assembly. Senators pushed for the legislation after a study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the Department of Public Service reported that a public takeover of NYAW was not only feasible, but also in residents’ best interests. The study was conducted after the DPS halted the sale of NYAW to Liberty Utilities, another private entity, in November 2019 for $608 million to determine whether municipalization of NYAW’s New York operations would be more beneficial to ratepayers.

Catching up with Wantagh’s Last Hope “She’s just a love,” he added. “She’s my buddy , and she’s just a pleasure.” ing, and before we even advertise them, And with many families like the Lasts for many of them we already have an wanting to provide homes for rescue dogs, approved person who will take that dog.” The dogs come from rescue partners in at times there just aren’t enough dogs, Southern states, Anderson said. And the Anderson noted. “We don’t see what we used to see going $11,000 grant will back 20 years in our help offset the cost shelters,” she said. of rescuing them. “We saw tiny pup“There’s transport pies, we saw shepfees, veterinary fees, herd mixes, Lab surprise veterinary mixes. We don’t see f e e s, ” s h e s a i d . that anymore. It’s “Things that you very rare, and it’s m i g h t h ave n o t good because people known, like the dog have gotten the mesmight test positive sage about leash for hear twor ms. laws, and they’ve That’s $1,200 to treat also gotten the mesa dog with heartsage about spaying worms. Sometimes and neutering their we know they have dogs on Long it; sometimes we Island. The cat probfind out when they lem hasn’t gotten get here.” any better because Last said that his of the feral cat probCourtesy Last Hope Inc. dog had a well-doculem.” LaST hope inC. is neutering cats in mented medical hisIt’s all about suptory because of her partnership with animal hospitals like ply and demand, she loving owner. “She East Meadow’s Helping PAW. added. belonged to a

woman who was apparently good friends with a shelter in Georgia that Last Hope works with,” he said. “Something happened, and this poor woman apparently dropped dead. She was at work and she passed away, and she had four dogs.” All four were brought to Last Hope, including the Australian cattle dog that became a part of the Last family. “It makes you feel good to give a home to a good dog,” Last said. “She wants to be a good dog, she wants to please and make people happy. And it makes you feel great to know that we’re able to do that for her.

Last hope’s trap-neuter-return program While it’s rare for a litter of puppies from New York to be brought into Last Hope, that isn’t the case with kittens. Feral cats can be found anywhere there’s available food, often provided by compassionate people who feed them. But when they aren’t neutered, it adds to the growing population of cats without homes. According to the North Shore Animal League, spaying and neutering just one female and one male cat can prevent more than 2,000 unwanted births in four years — and more than two million in eight

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The LaST famiLy with their new family dog from Last Hope. years. That’s why Last Hope offers $15 trap-neuter-return vouchers for people who take care of feral cats. “From February to March, we gave out 474 vouchers that are $15 vouchers per person — they can have up to five of them,” Anderson said. “They have to go to one of our cooperating vets, [where] they pay $15. We pay the rest. “Now we’re doing Phase Two of the vouchers,” she added, “and we’re going to do approximately another 200.” When a feral cat is taken to a veterinarian, it is often the only time in its life that it receives medical care. It will be spayed or neutered, Anderson said, vaccinated against viruses like rabies and receive ear mite medicine. Any other problems, such as rotten teeth, will also be treated. Then an ear will be ticked to let human know that they have been treated. “Outside of the people who trap all the times, there’s people who, for the first time in their lives, are facing this situa-

tion,” Anderson said. “All of a sudden they have kittens under their deck or behind their barbecue. Fortunately, they call, and they think this is a unique situation. But they don’t realize we get between 30 and 50 calls a day about this.” To further address the overpopulation of feral cats, Anderson said, Last Hope plans to bring back its public clinics. “We’re going to do our first public clinic . . . on May 16, when we take over a veterinary hospital and the vets work pro bono,” she said. Sunday’s clinic will be held at Helping PAW in East Meadow. To support the TNR program, Last Hope holds a monthly flea market and jewelry sale in Huntington. Its most recent flea market, on April 24, brought in roughly $10,000. To learn more about adopting an animal from Last Hope, or how to support the rescue, go to www.LastHopeAnimalRescue.org.

Chambers hosting family events this summer continued from front page festival with live music on June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21. The chamber regularly hosts similar events and craft fairs at the LIRR station, but didn’t have nearly as many last year because of the pandemic. Jebaily said she hoped the Maker’s Market and food truck festival would make more people confident about socializing as a community again. The 54-year-old mother of three moved to the community when she was 24. The care and compassion of neighbors in Seaford, she said, was reminiscent of her childhood in Borough Park, Brooklyn. “It was like a big family where I grew up — everyone was looking after each other,” Jebaily said. “Kids were out playing until it was dark. Everyone’s parents were close, so they’d keep an eye on the kids.” The major difference, however, is that Seaford seemed “a bit quiet,” Jebai-

ly said. “When I first got to Seaford, you could go weeks without seeing your neighbors. Not many people were outside on their porch.” Through efforts like the Maker’s Market, she hopes to bring neighbors together and create the atmosphere she loved about her hometown. In Wantagh, meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce is joining County Legislator Steve Rhoads to host movie nights in Wantagh Park every Wednesday from June 30 to Sept. 1. Chamber members will hand out “hospitality” bags, filled with gifts from local businesses, to the first 50 people to attend each of the 10 events. Wantagh’s Iavarone Bros. Italian restaurant and deli will donate the bags. The chamber is encouraging local business owners to make donations to the bags or sponsor the events. Interested business owners can contact the chamber before June 1 at (516) 679-0100 or email info@wantaghchamber.com.

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The Seaford Chamber of Commerce will host its first Maker’s Market on Saturday, where guests can browse roughly 25 local artisans and crafters.

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If the citizens of the United States of America were perceived as a sports franchise of 328 million players and we really had everyone working as one, where would we be in May 2021? Imagine if we had a healthy “team mentality”. Not one that drives maniacal dictatorships rather than democracy, but a fair and just country where everyone’s complementing strengths keeps us competitive because of the teamwork, not because we pit members against each other. It’s quite a dream. In the last fourteen months we have been called upon to realize that dream again and again by our leaders, by our doctors, by the constant public service advertising. We are in this together and it takes every American to do their part to fight the Coronavirus with all the tools we have. Testing, vaccines, masks, social distancing, hand washing. We might take the words for granted, but so much of what we already hear has us playing on this imaginary team: The importance of creating a “level playing field” for health care services for the citizens who are marginalized. The journey to beating this virus as a “marathon” not a sprint.

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The future looking better, with the chance of “crossing the goal line” in defeating this pandemic. Looking back, I never played team sports and I think I lost out on a learning experience and mindset that would have been helpful. The little exposure I had at school: kickball in the school yard or volleyball in the gymnasium always had me worried I would be the kid who messes up and causes the team to lose the game. I never thought about what I could do best and how to make the team better. In fact, knowing my temperament but not my athleticism, I would have been more comfortable as a solo runner or gymnast vs. a softball or soccer player. But now, in May 2021 life really isn’t a spectator sport. So Team USA, consider rolling up your sleeves, keeping it safe and making it to the finish line, once and for all. A contributing writer to the Herald since 2012, Lauren Lev is an East Meadow resident and a direct marketing/advertising executive who teaches marketing fundamentals as well as advertising and marketing communications courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology and SUNY Old Westbury.

Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and so many others, have been dedicated to supporting and assisting our community. They are true heroes who deserve our respect, praise and recognition. As many remain on the front lines in 2021, we invite you to nominate a Hometown Hero to be featured in Herald newspaper editions throughout the year.

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Macarthur high School sophomores Ana Compton, left, Mia Frattura and Natalia Pszeniczny were accepted into the Perry Outreach Program.

MacArthur students get into Perry Outreach Program Three science research students from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools participated in the Perry Outreach Program. MacArthur sophomores Ana Compton, Mia Frattura and Natalia Pszeniczny, along with other female high school students nationwide in grades 10 and up, were selected for the program after expressing interest in exploring careers in orthopedics or engineering. The students engaged in interactive workshops related to spinal fusion, torn meniscus repair, fracture repair, exter-

nal fixation and suturing. Through these lectures, they heard from the perspectives of local women surgeons, engineers, sports medicine specialists, pediatricians and medical students. The goal of the program was to expose young women to the world of biomedical engineering and orthopedic surgery, collaborate with like-minded peers and inspire them to pursue these career fields. Provided by the Levittown School District. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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Seaford HigH ScHool students donned the shirts of the colleges they will attend in the fall to celebrate National College Decision Day on May 3.

Students display pride in college decisions From T-shirts and hoodies, to shorts and sweatpants, to hats and masks, seniors at Seaford High School proudly wore the attire of their future colleges on May 3. National College Decision Day is celebrated every year on May 1, so that with falling on a Saturday, members of the Class of 2021 had their gear ready to go on Monday. Seniors gathered for the traditional photo in front of the school at the end of

the day. They will be attending dozens of colleges on Long Island and New York City, in upstate New York, throughout the Northeast and as far away as Alabama, Colorado and Florida. Teachers and administrators throughout the district joined in the celebration, wearing shirts representing their alma maters and decorating their doors. At the high school, it prompted lots of discussion between students and the teachers

who once attended the very colleges they will head to in the fall. “During College Awareness Day and Week at Seaford High School, we congratulate all of our seniors on their post-high school plans,” Principal Scott Bersin said. “This time in our school is more a celebration of seniors beginning to choose

their paths through life than about any college choices. As always, we are overjoyed to watch the excitement our soon-tobe graduates possess about the possibilities ahead.” Provided by the Seaford School District. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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Live music and martini’s 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.

Kindness Campaign If there was ever time to spread kindness, it would be now. Children in grades five and up are invited by the Seaford Public Library to create three signs with messages of kindness. Participants will learn different types of lettering and a few drawing tricks. All participants will need is markers and tape. Each child to participate will earn two hours of community service when they show a picture of themselves hanging up the poster where others can see it. Send the photo to teens@seafordlibrary.org. A link to the pre-recorded tutorial will be emailed to participants the day of the program. Register at seafordlibrary.org.

Friday, May 21 Among Us, in real life Play the virtual game together at the Wantagh Public Library Community Room, 3285 Park Ave. This program is for children in grades four through five from 4:15 to 5 p.m. They should bring a smartphone or tablet and have Among Us downloaded. To register, visit wantaghlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1200.

Half Step concert Half Step, a Long Island band that plays the music of the Grateful Dead, will be returning to Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. in Wantagh at 7 p.m. Domestic beers and house drinks for $4 will be served all night. Make a reservation at (516) 283-2500.

Saturday, May 15 Seaford Makers Market The Seaford Makers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seaford LIRR Station on Sunrise Highway and Jackson Avenue. The raindate is Sunday, May 16. This is a chance to support your local artisans. There will be clothing, jewlery, decor, candles, soaps, gifts and so much more. This event is presented by the Seaford Chamber of Commerce. Masks and social distancing rules are required. For more information, call (516) 221-7611.

Monday, May 17 Presidential Impact on Sports Join the Seaford Public Library in a virtual lecture at 7 p.m. to learn about the presidential impact on sports from Theodore Roosevelt to Barack Obama.

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Another 5K from Wantagh Wellness Project The Wantagh Welness Project will be holding another free community run on Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. The run will start and finish at Forest Lake Elementary School, 3100 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh. No sign up is necessary, just show up! Register for the lecture at seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334.

Tuesday, May 18 Make dog biscuits Learn how to make a full batch of yummy biscuits for the four-legged friends. Children in grades five and up are invited to pick up kits from the Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave #A, and then watch the pre-recorded tutorial at home at 4:30 p.m. Either give the finished product to your dog, or give it to the dogs waiting for their furever home at the local shelter. An hour of community service will be given to the participants. To sign up, visit seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334.

Trivia night Tuesday nights are trivia night at Craft Kitchen and Taphouse in Wantagh, 1885 Wantagh Avenue. Trivia begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 781-2700.

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Thursday, May 20 PlayHooray on the Lawn

Wednesday, May 19 Picture frame pillow cases Students in grades six through 12 are invited to get crafty at the Wantagh Public Library Community Room, 3285 Park Ave. Customize a throwpillow sized pillow case. Each pillow case will have an insert to add a photo when done. Put the pillow case on any pillow to add a personal touch to the room. Face coverings and social distance must be maintained. Register online at wantaghli-

The Captain Cool Band will be making a stop at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. at 7 p.m. to play yacht rockin’ hits from the 1970’s and 1980’s. There is no cover fee for this show. Heinekens will be served for $4 all night and a full dinner menu will be available. To make a reservation, call (516) 783-7500.

The Wantagh Public Library invites children up to five with their parent or caregiver from 1 to 1:45 p.m. for a PlayHooray on the library lawn at the Jones Avenue entrance. Molly Mouse will be leading the activities that will have children and their caregivers moving to the beat of pop music as well as traditional children’s music. All participants over two must wear a mask and social diatance must be maintained. Register online at wantaghlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1200.

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Blood Drive at Wantagh Public Library on May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Budget vote, trustee election for Seaford Schools at Harbor, Manor from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 18. Budget vote, trustee election for Wantagh Schools at elementary schools from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 18. 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.

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Wantagh PhotograPher Melanie Schnaier, left, was with Legislator Steve Rhoads at the Wantagh Train Museum in honor of her recently winning the Wantagh dot LI photo contest.

A pandemic hobby that’s worth a thousand words fully obtaining grants documenting areas in our community in need renovation. As Melanie put it “Some people like to go indoors when it’s raining, but I love to get in the middle of the storm just so I can capture a rainbow.” But this self-taught snapper credits her husband and two children as the true inspiration for her photo passion. Since September of 2002, the Wantagh Website has sponsored a free photography competition were anyone could submit photos taken in Wantagh. Each month, a winning photographer receives a Wantagh gift. The winning photo and the photographer’s name are posted on the homepage for the month, and are posted permanently in the winner’s list. Photographers, of all levels, are invited to submit their photos taken in Wantagh. For more information about this free contest, please visit the Wantagh website, www.Wantagh.LI. The Wantagh Website, www.Wantagh.LI, was founded in September of 2001. The website offers fast access to neighborhood infor mation, and its charter is to help the people and businesses of our community.

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What gets you through the pandemic? For Melanie Schnaier, it’s taking photos . . . and lots of them! Using her Canon SX530 PowerShot, this Wantaghresident has been chronicling pandemic life while also capturing the beauty that surrounds us every day. Melanie is not one to keep her photos (or her thoughts) to herself so she would sift through 100’s of her pictures and diligently submit her favorites to the Wantagh dot LI photo contest. Her strategy and talent paid off, and this month she reached a major milestone with 5 wins. To mark the occasion, she was awarded a special trophy and a one-year subscription to the Wantagh Herald. Legislator Steve Rhoads also presented Melanie with a Nassau County Citation for her “exceptional artistic abilities”. “I’ve been into photography as far back as I can remember“ recalls Melanie. Actually, she’s a digital pioneer as film was never an option for her portfolio. Some of her favorite subjects include people, nature and historic locations. This award-winning shutterbug also put her aptitude to work by supplementing her published articles as a freelance reporter and by success-

Airpower Museum to host Memorial Day shows In observance of Memorial Day Weekend, the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale will once again join in the Jones Beach Air Show, flying its “Arsenal of Democracy” warbirds over Jones Beach on Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30.. AAM’s fleet of restored military aircraft will include a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transporter, Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber, Curtiss P-40 Flying Tiger, P-51D Mustang Fighter, AT-6 Texan Warbird and AT28D5 Nomad Vietnam Era Fighter. On May 29 and 30, Hangar 3 will open at 10 a.m. Arrive early, park your car, sign in and enjoy the exhibits. During the morning, visitors will be called outside to watch as pilots start their engines, taxi and lift off, performing fly-bys with Republic Air Traffic Control permission, before leaving to join the Jones Beach Air Show. Have lunch and later on watch as the aircraft return from Jones Beach in the afternoon, touch down and taxi back to Hangar 3. Flight experiences will also be available each day on AAM’s AT-6 Texan and Waco Biplane. AAM will also welcome three visiting U.S. Navy EF/A-18 Super Hornets from May 27 to 30. The Hornets are supersonic combat jets, designed as both fighters and attack aircraft. Exclusive to AAM, Hornets are not in the Jones Beach Air Show and will be on AAM’s ramp all four days. Be there early in the morning as the Hornets touch down at Republic on Thursday, May 27. Hornets are scheduled to depart on May 31 or June 1. AAM’s World War II aircraft will also hold practice flybys Thursday and Friday in the morning and afternoon. According to AAM founder Jeff Clyman, the goal for this four-day salute is two-fold: “To honor the men and women of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who built, maintained and piloted the iconic warbirds of yesteryear in a bold defense of freedom during World War II, as well as active duty military, national guard and reservists who continue this mission and command the skies in

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Among the AircrAft featured in the American Airpower Museum’s Memorial Day shows will be the Grumman TBM Avenger, a World War II era fighter plane. advanced supersonic jet aircraft to our present day.” Since everyone cannot be at Jones Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Clyman decided to stage this four-day salute so people on the beach, as well as those closer to home, can enjoy AAM’s warbirds. So, if you want to avoid the Wantagh Parkway crawl to Jones Beach, you can park instead for free in AAM’s lot and along New Highway. The Air Show will also feature a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, “The Warthog,” flying over Jones Beach. AAM has its own A-10, the nation’s premier close air support attack aircraft, and it will be display outside Hangar 3, with staff ready to answer questions about its special

features and armaments. Admission for adults is $15; seniors and veterans, $10; and children ages 5 to 12, $8. Tickets and pre-registration are not required, and admission is on a first-come, firstserved basis. The museum can now operate at 100 percent capacity, in accordance with New York’s May 19 lifting of pandemic capacity limits. However, there is still a need for social distancing, and guests must wear face masks and have their temperatures taken at the door. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all four days, plus AAM will be open Monday, May 31, Memorial Day.

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After guiding Wantagh to an appearance in the Nassau Class C girls’ lacrosse championship game in 2019, coach Robyn Rooney has high expectations for a team full of talent in all areas of the field. “I think we have a chance to shock a lot of people,” Rooney said. “We’re hoping to walk off the field in the last game with a win. Only one team is fully happy at the end of the season and I want it to be our girls. We have the roster to do it.” In an early statement game against perennial Class B powerhouse Manhasset, now a Class C contender, the Warriors won a thriller May 5, 13-12, on sophomore Madison Alaimo’s goal with 31 seconds left off a feed from junior Madison Taylor. Wantagh opened the season four days earlier and defeated Long Beach, 17-7, behind Taylor’s nine points (six goals, three assists) and senior Sabrina Caruso’s four goals. “Our whole season is a test,” said Rooney, who noted the Warriors will play 13 games against Conference I opponents in just over a month’s time. “There are no easy games and we have to play as a unit,” she added. In Taylor, a Northwestern commit, Rooney believes Wantagh boasts the top player on Long Island. As a freshman in 2019, Taylor recorded 47 goals and 59 draw controls. “She was our go-to player two years ago and continues to elevate her game,”

Rooney said. “She’s impossible to guard and she’s even more dangerous as a feeder this year when defenses collapse on her.” Taylor heads a deep and strong midfield that includes seniors Shae Insignia, Jillian Balkunis and Shannon Sullivan. Insignia is a key on draws as well as both ends of the field, Rooney said. “Shae is a special player still realizing her potential and getting confident,” the coach noted. Balkunis is the quarterback in the middle, a proven offensive weapon who makes everyone around her better, Rooney said. Sullivan is an explosive and gritty athlete who along with Balkunis, Caruso and several others helped Wantagh to a county championship in volleyball last month. Caruso, who missed most of 2019 with a knee injury, is part of a revamped attack that has Rooney excited. “Sabrina is crucial to our attack and worked so hard to get back on the field,” she said. Caruso netted five goals against Manhasset. Alaimo, who had six assists in the win over Long Beach, is creative around the crease. Senior Leena Moussa is aggressive to the cage, and sophomore Eva Ingrilli is another threat. In the defensive zone, it’s a senior-led unit headed by Rutgers University-bound MaKenna Boutin, the lone returning starter. Reilly Brady, Emma Gonsowski and Olivia Benedetto have solidified the effort in the back. In goal, sophomores Nicole Schammloffel and Lauren Rochel are splitting time, Rooney said. “Nicole is lefty, Lauren is righty and we’re confident both of them can do the job,” she said.

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WaNTagh juNIOr MadISON Taylor opened the campaign in style with nine points in a victory over Long Beach.

Seaford Public Library inspires children to read jaCquELINE LOpEz, hEad of children services at the Seaford Public Library, left, librarian Sabrina Boglioli and part-time librarian trainee Sophia Brandt were on hand to help young readers and their families with the library’s many Children’s Book Week activities.

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The Seaford Public Library’s children’s room was busy with young readers and families coming and going on May 4 for the library’s Children’s Book Week. “Everyone was doing a little something,” said Jacqueline Lopez, the head of children’s services at the library. “They were checking out books.” As families approached the children’s department resource desk, they likely first noticed a plush Grogu, or “Baby Yoda,” from the television show “The Mandalorian.” Library patrons had the chance to take it home in a raffle to celebrate Children’s Book Week May 3-8. But “Baby Yoda” wasn’t the only prize the young readers could win. Nearby was a big jar of crayons that children could win by guessing their number. The day’s events also included two scavenger hunts in which participants had the chance to win $25. The Indoor Spring Scavenger Hunt allowed young readers to explore their local library’s children’s room, and the Get to Know Your Library Scavenger Hunt involved challenges throughout the facility. “We were trying to get a lot of the kids to participate in Children’s Book Week to celebrate books and enjoy reading,” Lopez said. “It was nice to see the kids and the parents helping them.” According to library Director Frank McKenna, Children’s Book Week dates back to 1913, when Franklin K. Matthews, the librarian of the Boy Scouts of America, proposed its creation while touring the country to promote higher standards in children’s books. “I agree with Frederic G. Melcher, the visionary editor of Publishers Weekly, who worked along with

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Franklin Matthews, in originating Children’s Book Week,” McKenna said, “that ‘a great nation is a reading nation’ and that ‘children’s books and literacy are lifechangers.’” He added that, as always, he was proud of Lopez and her staff for creating a series of fun and engaging events to celebrate the week. “We’ve seen a steady stream of kids and their parents come into the library to participate,” McKenna said, “and that makes us all happy.” The children’s room has plenty to explore, from

graphic novels, fiction or non-fiction to picture books. The library has been open for limited browsing since last summer. And librarians are encouraging Seaford’s kids to embark on another reading adventure with them through the Summer Reading Program, which starts in June. The library also offers virtual programs and “take-and-make” crafts, which have become increasingly popular among children and their families. To see activities for children, teens, adults and seniors, go to www.seafordlibrary.org.

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part and we're ready to get back to how it used to be. We really appreciate the community. Everybody has been really supportive of us. We're just happy to serve everyone again and get back to normal. We've seen a lot of customers returning who we haven't seen in months. Everybody's confidence is increasing as more and more people get vaccinated, especially our elderly customers we haven't seen in a while because they were the most at-risk. We'd like to continue having an outdoor dining section, and we hope the town and building department make it easier for businesses to get outdoor dining permits even after the pandemic. Our customers love it, and we'd like to see the town work with business owners to keep it going.

’ve been here for 30 years. My sister and I have owned it for about 10 now. During the pandemic, we were pretty lucky that we didn’t have to close, but it was a tough couple of months. We didn't want our staff to get exposed to the public, so it was basically me, my sister and the baker. And that was it. We just struggled through it, and did the best we could. During the pandemic, we were donating to Nassau University Medical Center. People really weren’t having as many fundraisers then, but they’re starting to have more now. Now we’re starting to get a little bit more busy. You can tell that the size of the cakes are getting a little bit bigger, compared to in the beginning, when the pandemic first started and the cakes were very small. We’re getting

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e closed for about a month — it was incredibly difficult. I ended up getting Covid right at the beginning, at the end of March or early April. I still have long-haul issues; I have 62 percent of my lung capacity, and it's been well over a year. So, Piccolo was closed for a month, and the team did amazing — it was like doing battle in the beginning. It was tough for me in the hospital, and what the nursing staff was dealing with was unbelievable. It's in the rearview mirror, but we still have a long way to go before this is behind us. We had to spend thousands of dollars on dividers, table covers, air purifiers and more — you can imagine how much money we spent to make Piccolo into a place for people to feel comfortable to come in during a pandemic.

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Something I take a lot of pride in is our menu. A lot of restaurant owners had to cut their menu down to almost nothing. We have a loyal following, so when customers would call, there was no way we were going to say no to them. We take a lot of pride that when people are eating at Piccolo, it's the finest stuff money can buy. It's still not normal when you're wearing a mask the entire time you work. That was very uncomfortable for me. My kind of business is where people walk in and you give them a hug or a kiss — there's a human connection that's been built up over the last 40 years. Now, it can be a little uncomfortable and awkward. The appreciation I have for everyone connected to Piccolo — not just the staff — is immense. They kept Piccolo alive.

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ur Massapequa location, which we opened first, has stayed pretty stable even through the Covid craziness. We kept the Bellmore location open for as long as we could, but it's a larger location and very eventheavy, so, unfortunately, we did close a few months ago. But we just reopened last week. With the restricitions slowly lifting one by one, it's helping us immensely. With things like the curfew easing and knowing there's a light at the end of the tunnel where there won't be a curfew soon, we were able to say, OK, now we can open and do this properly. Our Massapequa Park location is unfortunately still under construction, but we're holding back a little bit because we need staff — there's a major staff shortage in our

industry right now. It's almost like one problem fixes itself and then another presents itself. We're hoping to open that location in midsummer. American Beauty in Massapequa is fully open, and in Bellmore we're open for limited hours. That's Tuesday through Saturday, and we're doing private parties. We'll be bringing back music, hip-hop brunches, drag queen Bingo and more. People are looking for reasons to celebrate, and we're giving them any and every event under the sun. If anyone has suggestions, we're all ears. Everyone just wants some normalcy and some reason to be happy, and we're trying to give it to them. I can't say enough good things about my staff. Without them, we have nothing; they're the heart and soul of our business.

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The coronavirus pandemic has postponed most of the week. Many of the in-person events will take place in October. There will be a smaller virtual candlelight vigil and a reading of the 394 being inscribed on the police memorial wall on May 13 at 8 p.m. The vigil could be viewed on the National Police Week website. We can pay tribute this Chris week by saying thank you to our law enforcement officers. You could also show your support on

Facebook by posting a message in support of law enforcement. This month, in support of National Police Week and our way of thanking our law enforcement officers, the Tow n o f H e m p s t e a d launched our first “Thank a Law Enforcement Officer” #CardsforCops prog ram, which recognizes such officers by asking students to construct cards that include Carini a message of gratitude to the men and women who serve in law enforcement. We will be distributing

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hile some folks kept up with their fitness routines through zoom sessions and other forms of virtual workouts, even getting outside at times to work out, for many the pandemic meant too much sitting, TV binging and accumulating those dreaded pandemic pounds. Now, with vaccinations happening, and life seemingly on the rebound, the warm weather is an enticement to restart or even finally begin a consistent exercise program for the first time. On one hand: Hooray! It’ll be great to be back in the groove, take a class and see trainers/coaches and classmates I haven’t seen in forever! On the other hand: Yikes! What if I can’t keep up? What if I’ve lost everything I worked so hard to attain? First, know that hope is far from lost. But also realize that unless you’ve diligently kept up your training — perhaps with at-home workouts — you probably will have lost some effects, particularly cardiovascularly. Manage your expectations “Fitness takes longer to gain than it does to lose,” says Laurie P. Whitsel, vice president of policy research and translation for the American Heart Association. But try not to despair, she says. Life has been crazy lately, so you just have to forgive yourself and move forward. “If you’ve taken a break during Covid-19, that’s fine,” Dr. Whitsel says. “This is a stressful time. Maybe we’ve devoted more time to our families, or we’re adjusting to working a different way. So take time off; that’s OK. Then jump back in and do those wonderful things for your heart. You don’t want to give that up.” When workouts do get sporadic or cease completely, that starts the body into what’s known as the detraining effect — “an interesting area of research,” says exercise physiologist Fabio Comana. Some people, studies have shown, may lose training effects in a few days; for others, it may take a month or more. Just how quickly depends on factors like age, general health, the presence of underlying issues such as diabetes, and VO2 max (a measure of how much oxygen the body utilizes during intense workouts). “Let’s say you trained and had an amazing VO2 max in the 60s,” Comana says. “Then you stop. It may drop 10 percent, so you’re down to 54. That’s still high, and in dayto-day living you won’t be winded. But if you’re an older adult with a 25 VO2 max and have a 10 percent drop, it will compromise your activities of daily living.”

What you’ve lost you can get back Cardiovascular fitness tends to be lost more quickly than muscle strength, Comana says. Here’s why: “Muscle adaptations are architectural changes; that is, you’re building bigger muscles,” Comana explains. “But cardiovascular fitness is a mechanism for becoming more efficient, rather than a structure.” Added to that physical mix is what’s going on in our brains. “Any time we’re confronted with a decision” — whether to exercise or not, maybe — “our brains are doing a sort of analysis, weighing the benefits of the decision with the potential costs,” says neuroscientist Shannon Odell. “After falling out of the habit of exercising or of taking time to focus on fitness, that cost may feel extra high,” says Dr. Odell, who admits to slipping out of her own exercise routine. “And research suggests that our brains are wired to follow the path of least resistance, or to make choices that require the least amount of effort.” So, since not doing anything is easier than doing something, no wonder we may be kind of in limbo about how, when and — hearing how quickly we’ve lost fitness — why to start back. That said, please don’t make a U-turn from the door of your recently reopened gym/fitness studio and head back to your car. Ditto for refraining from plopping back down on your favorite sofa with a bag of chips and your favorite beverage. Because while getting back to your pre-pandemic level may seem like a looming mountaintop, you can do it. And once you reach the summit, you’ll see that breathtaking view and feel that sense of accomplishment all over again. Plus, your workout buddies are counting on you — to do it, and to motivate them to do it, too. “We tend to focus on weight,” Dr. Whitsel says, “but we really need to emphasize overall the benefits of physical activity, the mental health and well-being, the positive effect on the cardiovascular system, on your muscles; you’ll feel stronger, have better balance and flexibility, and reduce the risk of falls.” It’s all a matter of feeling safe, of getting started, of planning ahead, of not being hard on yourself if you’re out of breath long before you used to be.

Above photo: Before beginning a fitness routine after a long break from physical activity, experts say it’s best to set realistic expectations and ease into exercise to avoid injuries.

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Get (re)started and achieve results without frustration Exercise is a wonder drug, but you can’t feel the effects until you fill your own prescription. “In this time of Covid and stress, exercise can be a great relief for your body and your mind,” Dr. Laurie P. Whitsel says. “It’s more important than ever.” If you’ve been away from exercise, or just lax in consistency, Fabio Comana says the first thing to consider goes beyond physiology. “A lot of times when we’ve detrained, it may not be our choice; it may be circumstances,” he says. “Say you had no ability to work out for a month or two. You’ve not just detrained; you’ve changed your behavior.” Start to re-engage those behaviors that got you in shape; get back to exercising consistently, he says. Surprisingly, motivation doesn’t work as well as believing in yourself to accomplish something. “Where are you most likely to be successful?” he says. “The human brain doesn’t like uncertainty, but that’s what Covid has presented to us — uncertainty. The best way to overcome it is to develop structure.” Try a behavior once and evaluate it, he says. “If it’s something enjoyable and you could do it again, move it to two times and then to three. It’s building tiny habits and creating an automatic process.” Studies show the best way to stay motivated is by setting “small, difficult but still achievable goals,” Dr. Odell says. “So don’t expect yourself to hit that personal best the first week. Remember: Slow and steady.” The silver lining of all this? “We’ll probably recondition faster the second time than the first,” Comana says. Reaching your goal requires mak-

ing your comeback as successful as possible. Plan ahead: When you’ve scheduled a class and put it on your calendar, you’re more likely than not to show up. It’s a matter of holding yourself accountable. You wouldn’t schedule a haircut or a dental appointment and just not show up, would you? Lighten up on yourself: OK, you’ve been doing some neighborhood walking, maybe some crunches and push-ups, maybe some at-home workouts. Now you are ready to really push forward. f you don’t see results from your new workout routine right away, it can get frustrating, and you may be tempted to give up. But remember, it will only get easier with time. Listen to your body: If it’s telling you to slow down or take an option suggested by your instructor, go for it. “You’re feeling appropriate for where you are,” Dr. Whitsel says. “Don’t feel guilty; it’s all part of ramping back up.” Encourage each other: “It’s human nature to be competitive,” Comana says, “but the coach can change the mindshift from competitive to supportive. Pick up your neighbor; it’s fortunate for them and fortunate for you.” Additionally, he says, “Diminish the urge to peek over and see how the person next to you is doing.” And since social distancing keeps us from hugging or high-fiving each other at the end of class, it’s especially important to acknowledge classmates with a two-word call-out: “Great job!” Above photo: The key to returning to exercise safely after a long break is to take small steps and frequently change up your routine, according to fitness experts.

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s many as 50 million Americans have chronic pain. It interferes with their work, their activities of daily living, and almost every facet of their lives. Brian J. Snyder, M.D., is a partner and attending neurosurgeon with Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery), Rockville Centre, and a fellowship-trained, board certified expert in using neurostimulation to treat chronic pain, surgery for epilepsy, movement disorders, and refractory pain.

What options exist when nothing else works? Neuromodulation, or neurostimulation, is a group of procedures that involve placement of electrodes temporarily (an if successful), permanently in the nervous system. These treatment procedures What causes chronic pain? interfere with the message for pain being sent to Chronic pain can have many causes. It can be the brain. caused by prior injury, medical disease, or prior These procedures include: spinal cord stimulation surgery. Some patients may have chronic pain with Brian J Snyder, M.D. (SCS), dorsal roots ganglion stimulation (DRG), no apparent cause. peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), occipital nerve stimulation (ONS), motor cortex stimulation (MCS), and deep brain What are some of the types of chronic pain? stimulation (DBS). • Low back pain (caused by arthritis, injury, etc.) – Some patients with chronic low back pain may have had prior surgery and persist with If a patient had an unsuccessful trial or implant for that pain. neurostimulation in the past, or has a device implanted that • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS – formerly known as RSD) – doesn’t work very well, are they a candidate for one of these Caused by nerve or tissue damage, sometimes very benign in nature procedures? resulting in a severe pain syndrome. Yes. The technology has advanced substantially in the last several • Migraine and other headache/occipital neuralgia. years and there are new devices and new procedures that are allowing • Shingles (post-herpetic neuropathy).

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Don’t let sunburn derail your fun

Many people find it impossible to think about summer without conjuring visions of spending endless hours outdoors from morning until evening, whether beachside, on the open water or even floating in a backyard pool. Especially now, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic, outside — making up for 2020’s “lost summer” — is where we want to be. Although a certain measure of sun exposure is required for some natural functions of the body, it’s well documented that too much time in the sun can be hazardous to one’s health. That’s why summer frolickers need to exercise considerable caution each time they step outside. Each year more than three and a half million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States. So whether you’re planning a trip to the beach, hitting the golf course, or enjoying a backyard cookout, remember to protect yourself from the sun. Banish The Burn Taking sunburn for granted can be a big mistake. Many people wouldn’t risk burns from a hot stove or open fire, but they won’t think twice about being unprotected under the very hot rays of the sun. Depending on the intensity of the sun and the amount of time spent outside, sunburn can be a first- or second-degree burn. In first-degree burns, damage affects the topmost layer of skin. However, sunburn can even affect deeper layers and cause blistering in addition to redness and pain.

Sunburn also can cause some irreparable damage that goes unseen. Medical experts stress that ultraviolet light from the sun can alter DNA, prematurely aging skin or even contributing to skin cancers. It can take years before symptoms become noticeable. Therefore, exercise caution when spending time in the sun — at every age. Always Protect Yourself Sunburn is one of the most easily prevented summertime ailments. It’s also important to note that sunburns are not just limited to the hot weather or when it is sunny outside. Ultraviolet damage can occur at any time of the year, and also from artificial UV sources, such as tanning beds. Preventing sunburn — preventing serious risk to your health — is simple. Seek the shade. The sun’s rays are usually strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are outside, find shade from a structure, a leafy tree, or a sun umbrella for protection. Also, try to arrange your schedule so that you can take advantage of the early morning and late afternoon for your outdoor activities. Otherwise, limit exposure to the sun and take frequent breaks in the shade. Cover up. Wear protective clothing that covers the arms and legs. Some outdoor gear is designed to offer sun protection. Tightly woven fabrics tend to help the most. Your clothes can be an effective form of protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Some

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outdoor clothing now carries an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating. The UPF rating lets you know how well the fabric shields your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. All fabrics block UV rays to some degree, but the most effective have a UPF rating from 15 (good) to more than 50 (excellent). For example, a white cotton t-shirt has a UPF of five. Blue jeans have a UPF of 1,700. In other words, densely woven and bright or dark colored fabrics offer the best defense from the sun’s rays. Light-weight, loose-fitting long sleeves and pants also help. Don’t forget a hat and sunglasses to protect your head and eyes and put sunscreen on exposed skin. Apply — and reapply — sunscreen. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply it regularly. The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures how long unprotected skin can be theoretically exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays before causing damage. UVA rays can prematurely age your skin, causing wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin. Too much exposure to

either can cause skin cancer. Look for products that offer an SPF of 15 or greater. The American Academy of Dermatology actually recommends an SPF of 30 or greater. Make sure the product is broad-spectrum, meaning it protects against UVA and UVB rays. Apply sunscreen thoroughly, paying attention to the tops of feet, hands and other places that tend to go untreated. Reapply every two hours or more frequently, if necessary. Keep in mind that sunscreen is often not applied thoroughly or evenly, and it might wash off while you swim or sweat. That means sunscreen might be less effective than the SPF number might lead you to believe. Dermatologists suggest that along with the sunscreen’s SPF, you should choose a “broad spectrum” sunscreen that offers protection from UVA and UVB rays. It is important to reapply sunscreen frequently. Above photo: Have your time in the sun while sparing your skin from damage and harm to your health.

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s gyms reopen and summer sports and outdoor activities ramp up following the easing of coronavirus restrictions, Mount Sinai South Nassau experts advise caution before jump-starting a new workout regimen. “It’s important to warm up first followed by stretching before starting exercise, especially if you have been on the couch for months due to the pandemic,” said Stelios Koutsoumbelis, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “We are concerned that people may rush back out without proper preparation, which could lead to a rash of stress fractures, muscle strains, overuse tendon injuries, and soft tissue tears in the knees, shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles.” To prevent such injuries, Dr. Koutsoumbelis recommends taking these simple steps before exercising: √ Follow a schedule that sticks to the “10 percent rule” of increasing the intensity, volume, distance, and duration of workouts. Make time for rest and recovery after strenuous exercise. √ Warm-up first followed by stretching before practice or training. √ Diversify training by combining or alternating activities like walking, jogging, biking, or weightlifting. Improving your core strength, lower extremity balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance can enhance your fitness. √ Listen to your body; if you feel pain, soreness, or tightness, stop! Early intervention with targeted conditioning and stretching exercises, or even physical therapy, is key to avoiding further injury. √ Eat healthy. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables and adequate portions of protein in your daily diet. If you or your child suffers an injury, don’t live by the rule “no pain, no gain.”

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Minimally invasive procedures such as the Birmingham Hip resurfacing may eliminate the need for traditional hip replacement surgery, just as the Uni-Knee partial knee replacement and ImageGuided knee replacement procedures may help you avoid open surgery. Knee and shoulder injuries repaired at Mount Sinai South Nassau include torn cartilage and anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, and medial collateral ligaments in the knee as well as instability, impingement, rotator cuff, or labrum tears and recurrent dislocations in the shoulder. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s orthopedic spine surgeons also use minimally invasive surgical approaches that provide short- and longterm relief from painful back problems, such as herniated discs and stenosis. To ensure you maximize the benefits of the treatment plans prescribed to you, Mount Sinai South Nassau Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s multi-disciplinary team of an experienced physiatrist and staff of physical and occupational therapists provides top-notch physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. Get a leg up on recovery and return to action sooner by calling Mount Sinai South Nassau Orthopedics at (866) 32-ORTHO or (866) 326-7846. For more information on orthopedics, go to www.southnassau.org/orthopedics.

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Creative ways to incorporate family fitness into your lifestyle We all know how important an active lifestyle is for long-term health and well-being. And now that the warm weather has arrived, there’s no reason not get outdoors and get moving. While eating a diet that is low in fat and high in whole-grain fiber, vegetables and lean proteins is important to our overall health, exercise remains one of the key factors in maintaining a healthy weight. However, many adults and children simply do not get enough exercise during the day. An active lifestyle is often hampered by the prevalence of digital devices or sedentary jobs that encourage more screen time than fitness time. But there are ways for the entire family to get fit. Exercising together is not just a great way for families to get healthy, but also a great opportunity to spend time together. The following are a handful of ways families can work together to incorporate more exercise into their daily lives. Tackle chores. Yes, tasks around the house can count as exercise. Working together not only gets you moving but also cuts down on the time it takes to tackle tasks around the house. Mowing the lawn, vacuuming the rugs, sweeping the floor -- all of these activities can get the heart pumping. Make it fun by setting chores to music or competing against one another to see who gets their task done first or the best. Compete in the pool. Swimming is a low-impact activity that works many muscles in the body. Taking a dip in the pool can be both relaxing and beneficial to your health. Compete with family members to make the most of the time spent in the water. Host relay swimming races, see how long each member of the family can tread water or create any other competitions that keep everyone in the pool moving. Create an outdoor obstacle course. Set up a series of obstacles in your yard and host your own triathlon. You can jump through tires, climb through tubes and scale trees. Make it fun by having adults try to ride tricycles or pair up an adult with a child for sack races. The opportunities for fun are only hampered by your imagination. Go for family bicycle rides. Traverse your neighborhood or

blaze new trails by riding bikes together. Young children can be strapped into trailers that are pulled behind the bike or ride in seats attached to the bike itself. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and hone their cycling skills. Go hiking. Hiking is another fun family activity that also happens to make for great exercise. Choose a trail that may not be level and push everyone’s endurance to the test. Stroll the beach. We’re lucky enough to live close to the

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 30-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 4, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 30-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 30-2021, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: May 4, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 125929 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 29-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 4, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 29-2021, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: May 4, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 125928 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO PRESUPUESTARIO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DE WANTAGH UNION WANTAGH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK AVISO SE DA, que una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE WANTAGH UNION, Condado de Nassau, Wantagh, Nueva York se llevará a cabo en el Senior High School

Auditorium, Wantagh, Nueva York, en dicho distrito escolar el 6de mayode 2021, a las 8:00 p.m. tiempo prevaleciente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos: 1.Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2021-22. 2.Para discutir todos los puntos en adelante se establecen para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la votación de presupuesto y elección que se llevará a cabo el martes 1de mayo de8, 2021. 3.Realizar transacciones de otros negocios que puedan presentarse adecuadamente antes de la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y actuar enmendando los mismos. Y SE NOTA ADICIONALMENTE, que una copia de una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2021/2022 con fines escolares (el presupuesto propuesto) se pondrá a disposición, previa solicitud, a cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 8:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, a partir del 29de abril de 2021, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos, en la oficina del Superintendente Adjunto de Negocios, Edificio de Administración, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793,en cada casa escolar en el Distrito, en las oficinas del distrito escolar, en el sitio web del Distrito en www.wantaghschools.or g, y en la Biblioteca Pública de Wantagh. Y ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO, que dicha votación y elección del Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 18de mayode 2021,entre las7:00 a.m.m. y las 9:00 p.m..m, hora prevaleciente, en los Tres (3) Distritos Electorales, descritos a continuación, momento en el cual las urnas se abrirán a votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos: 1. Aprobar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2021-22 y autorizar que la parte necesaria de la misma se eleve mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito. 2. Para elegir a uno (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período de tresañosque comienza el1 de julio de 2021 y expira el 30 dejunio de 2024. Y SE NOTA ADICIONALMENTE, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la

Propiedad Real, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total evaluado en el rollo de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará todo tipo de exención concedida, identificada por la autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: a el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresada como un monto en dólares de valor evaluado o como porcentaje del valor total evaluado en el rollo; (b) el importe acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y SE NOTA ADEMÁS, que las peticiones que designen candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante el Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 3301 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, Nueva York 11793,a más tardar el 19de abrilde 2021,entre las8:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran oficinas separadas y específicas; candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la que se designe al candidato; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deben ser firmados por al menos treinta ynueve(39) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan al mayor de veinticinco (25) votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2019); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Y SE NOTA ADICIONALMENTE, que el registro personal de los votantes es requerido ya sea de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito

dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un elector está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el jueves 1de mayo de 2021,entre el horario de8:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, en todos los días regulares durante los cuales la oficina del Secretario de Distrito está 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 AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.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

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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. 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. To search by publication name, go to: 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 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

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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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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 25th day of May, 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: (NR) MALVERNE DOGWOOD AVENUE (TH 108/21) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Gerard Avenue West shall come to a full stop.

WANTAGH R I V E R S I D E DRIVE (TH 95/21) STOP all traffic traveling southbound on Mandalay Beach Road shall come to a full stop. RIVERSIDE DRIVE (TH 95/21) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Hampton Court shall come to a full stop. RIVERSIDE DRIVE (TH 95/21) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Bayside Court shall come to a full stop. RIVERSIDE DRIVE (TH 95/21) STOP - all traffic traveling westbound on Huntington Court shall come to a full stop. It may be viewed on the Hempstead website, at www.hempsteadny.gov ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person in accordance with applicable social distancing regulations, or real time telephonic communication, see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov Dated: May 4, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. KATE MURRAY Supervisor Town Clerk 125923

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 448-2021 Adopted: May 4, 2021 Councilman Blakeman offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 437-2021,adopted April 14, 2021, a public hearing was duly held on the 4th day of May, 2021, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

By KATE NALEPINSKI agarcia@liherald.com

For Kaitlyn Bazarewski, fighting fires — and gender norms — runs in her blood. Last month, the North Bellmore native made history when she became the first-ever woman Third Assistant Chief in the North Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department. Kaitlyn was sworn in on April 12 by her father, commissioner and ex-captain Robert Bazarewski. For Kaitlyn, 28, “family” and “firehouse” are synonymous. She grew up inside the brick building and remembered washing fire trucks on Sunday mornings with the volunteers who she said she knows “like blood.” But while growing up, there were never any female firefighters, Kaitlyn said. “As I grew older, I realized there were female EMTs, but I assumed firefighting was a male-driven role,” she said. That changed in 2013, when an eager 20-year-old Kaitlyn was chomping at the bit to put out a blazing North Bellmore house fire. After telling her friends, including First Assistant Chief Arthur White III of her inhibitions, she found the motivation to join the firehouse. “He told me, ‘Look, girls can do this,’” Kaitlyn recalled. “I was surprised, but that’s what I think helped me join.” White III, or “Artie” in the department, said Kaitlyn has been his lifelong best friend and he was eager to support her. “I just remember telling her that nothing could stand in her way if this is what she wants to do,” White III said. But it didn’t come without its challenges. Kaitlyn said it was nerve-wracking to get involved, scared that she’d get slack for being a woman in a male-driven industry. Robert, a 30-year member of the department, was supportive yet

skeptical to watch his daughter in that role, concerned that she may be bullied or put down. Despite the initial fear, Kaitlyn went through a probationary period to prove herself alongside her male counterparts. She was simultaneously studying at the police academy. But she worked up the ranks, becoming lieutenant and later the department’s first female captain in March 2019, leading Company 2. “I’m sure that women face so many more setbacks and doubts because they’re women,” White III said. “But she’s so ambitious, she always has been. She set her goals and accomplished what she wanted.” Now, when she’s not fighting fires, Kaitlyn works as an officer in the 103rd Precinct at the New York City Police De par tment Detective Bureau in Queens. “She always worked extremely hard to do what she wanted,” ex-chief Robert said. “I’m just really proud of her for where she is now.” The North Bellmore native has also paved the way for newcomers in the department. Roughly five women have joined the North Bellmore team and stayed in close contact with Kaitlyn since her joining, she said. Her younger brother, Nicholas, has also followed her lead and currently serves as a firefighter. “Just because I broke the ice, and I think I influenced a lot of people, I showed a lot of women that just because you’re smaller than the guys doesn’t mean that you can’t do the job,” Kaitlyn said. Kaitlyn said that she’s incredibly grateful for the local and familial support she’s received. “I never expected anything like this,” she said. “I’m a huge community person, I just want to help people. That’s in my nature. I never felt pushed to do anything like this – it’s just who I am.”

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RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: BALDWIN VILLAGE AVENUE - west side, startingat a point 35 feet north, opposite the northeast curbline of South Drive, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-41/21) ELMONT HOFFMAN AVENUE south side, starting at a point 230 feet east of the east curbline of 4th Street, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-33/21)

HEATHCOTE ROAD - west side, starting at a point 25 feet south of the south curbline of 109th Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-44/21) LEHRER AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 127 feet north of the north curbline of Kiefer Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-48/21) INWOOD WALCOTT AVENUE - east side, starting opposite the southwest curbline of Merril Place, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-32/21) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: GARDEN CITY SOUTH

GARDEN BOULEVARD north side, starting at a point 678 feet east of the east curbline of Whitehall Boulevard, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-395/17 - 11/28/17 TH-52/21) UNIONDALE BARRY PLACE - west side, starting at a point 88 feet south of the south curbline of Susan Place, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-29/14 - 7/08/14) (TH-53/21) WANTAGH FIR STREET - east side, starting at a point 100 feet north of the north curbline of Jackson Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-383/90 - 12/11/90) (TH-50/21) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town

Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilman Muscarella and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 125930

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s someone who has been active his entire life, I consider “retirement” a dirty word. But sooner or later, all of us retire, or are retired by fate. I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand how significant Hofstra has become in this region and this state, and the role Rabinowitz has played. Hofstra is Long Island’s largest JERRY private college. It educates 12,000 KREMER students and has nearly 3,700 employees. It occupies 244 acres in the heart of Nassau County, adjacent to the Nassau Coliseum. Its campus is a model of greenery and a comforting atmosphere. Rabinowitz has been president for over 20 years, which makes him the longest-serving privatecollege president in the state. When I became a board member in 1991, Hofstra was a modestly sized institution with all of the typical college courses that were being offered at the time. Its

president, Dr. James Shuart, was a hardworking, affable guy, a good administrator and a competent leader. I like to describe the time after Shuart’s retirement as the Rabinowitz era. In the early 2000s, the private-college scene changed drastically. The economy suffered numerous ups and downs, and college presidents couldn’t afford to sit idly by. Hofstra was known as a commuter school, and hadn’t attracted much attention beyond Long Island. At the outset, Rabinowitz recognized that something more dramatic had to be done to make Hofstra a destination for students outside the bi-county area. Any college that wants to attract new students must be ranked by the various college publications. Course offerings and campus environment are a very big deal to any prospective student, and it was important for Hofstra to expand its offerings and make the campus atmosphere attractive and safe. Rabinowitz embraced the challenge with vigor. Today, Hofstra is one of only three schools in the downstate area that offer degrees in engineering, medicine and law. If you tour the campus today, you’ll find six new schools: the Donald and Bar-

bara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies; the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science; the Peter Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications and the newest of the campus buildings, the state-of-the-art Frank G. Zarb School of Business. Thanks to Rabinowitz’s dedication, the university is now known by rival schools around the country. One of his crowning achievements was Hofstra’s being the only college in the country to host three presidential debates. Few people know what a headache these debates are for any college that is chosen to stage one. Media from around the world descend on the campus, and the human and organizational demands of hosting such an event discourage most institutions from applying. Rabinowitz has not been content just to be the leader of a growing and successful institution. On numerous occasions he has been called on by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head up state commissions, and he currently co-chairs the Long Island Regional Development Council, which has helped

hanks to Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the university is now known around the country.

deliver $727 million for over 900 projects. Some people would consider serving on these bodies a full time job, but Rabinowitz has managed those responsibilities without being distracted from the rigorous job of running a university. If you ask him what his greatest challenge has been in his years at Hofstra, he would probably say running a college in the middle of an ongoing pandemic. Providing an education for thousands of students — inside and outside the classroom — while keeping them safe is a herculean task for any college president, but Rabinowitz successfully steered the college through this monumental year-plus-long headache, often acting as if it were just another day on the job. Long Island has been blessed with many fine college presidents over the years. Rabinowitz would be the first to ask why he should be singled out for recognition, because that’s the Stu Rabinowitz many have come to know and respect. He will step down in August, leaving a lasting imprint not only on Hofstra, but on the entire Long Island community. 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.

Gotta get up, get out and do something bold

s poet Mary Oliver asks, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” In our (almost) post-pandemic lives, the question presses us for an answer. What will we do now that we faced the fact that our days are finite and fleeting? The remedy for a year of loss is a new season of action, and even daring. “Daring” is a relative concept. My ancestors never went west of the Hudson River. My dream is to go west, traveling across the country in the steps of the RANDI pioneers of the KREISS 1800s who headed for free land, independence and a new life in the wide-open spaces. I know I’m romanticizing the harrowing journey that could take up to a year and suck the life out of the voyagers. They raced west at 2 miles per hour, covering 20 miles a day — if they didn’t encounter an impassable river or hostiles hoping to raid their party. Some 250 years ago, a covered wagon was the cheapest way to move a household west, and there was strength in the num-

bers of wagons trundling across the prairies. For our Boomer trip, we plan to fly to Denver (skipping the flat parts) and then drive to California, about 16 hours. A wagon train is out of the question, so we booked an airplane and a rental car and will dine on fast food instead of jerky. In the old days, many of the westward travelers brought their cows and pigs along to keep them fed along the way. We will bring Lillybee the dog, who requires a reverse process in which we must feed her to keep her going. We have been to Komodo Island in Indonesia, the Arctic Circle in Norway and Table Mountain in South Africa, but this year, driving even partly across our own country feels thrilling. In some ways we are old school, or possibly just old. We bought an oversized road atlas that bumps the font up to something that is readable for us. My husband spends hours poring over the primary, secondary and scenic byways that could get us from Point A to Point B. I know we can use MapQuest and several other digital trip planners and maps, but this is way more fun. And anyway, on my computer the

AAA maps keep zooming in and out of control. One minute I’m looking at the road from Denver to Laramie and the next minute I’m in a hill town outside Bangkok. Along the way, we may not face Sitting Bull, who rightfully suspected that the emigrating hordes would kill his people and trash his world, but I expect we will be edified by the culture and politics of the places between the coasts. Read “edified” any way you like. Our first real challenge was booking plane tickets. Apparently, everyone is on the road. No exaggeration, the wait time to talk to a Delta agent was 3½ hours. Next, we needed a rental car. Very quickly we discovered that a reasonable car would cost way more than our flights. The pioneers didn’t even ride in their wagons because the terrain was a nightmare of ditches and holes and broken wheels. And while the western voyagers pushed ahead fearlessly, we piled on the insurance. Wagon train journeys cost as much as $1,000 for a family of four. Today, some rental car companies are charging that per day for large SUVs.

f you’re flying and driving these days, the rental car can cost as much as the airfare.

Then we booked a rental house up in a mountain town where wildfires are a constant threat over the summer and autumn. It may seem knuckle-headed to choose a fire zone for vacation, but it seems to run in the family. Our kids live there. At least we won’t face the pioneers’ hardships of limited diet and the threats of cholera, flu, dysentery, measles, mumps, tuberculosis and typhoid fever. Not that bouncing from McDonald’s to Burger King is a healthy regimen. We trust that our recent Covid-19 vaccines will still be effective in the coming months as we drive through areas where some folks don’t believe in either the disease or the inoculation. Our drive will take us from Denver through Wyoming and Nevada, into California. Part of me thinks we need not just a plan but also a plan B and a plan C. What if we get to Denver and we can’t get a rental car? What if we get to California but don’t feel like making the drive back to Denver for our flight home? What if we need to evacuate our rental house in the middle of the night? But the better part of me says westward ho. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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making strides on the environmental front” (April 22-28), noted encouraging progress in addressing three major environmental problems on Long Island. It rightly hailed remedial actions to clean up the Northrop Grumman toxic plume in Bethpage, an outfall pipe that spews fish-killing effluent into Reynolds Channel off Long Beach and the huge amounts of nitrogen fertilizer spread on golf courses and home lawns. The editorial did not, however, call for targeting a far greater source of pollution that threatens public health across Long Island, New York state, the U.S. and the planet. The environmental damage highlighted by the Herald is vastly exceeded by the toll taken by ever-increasing volumes of automobile traffic, and this destruction takes more for ms than just the climate instability caused by burning fossil fuels. Cars pose immediate, daily threats to

human life. Reckless driving resulted in 284 deaths in Nassau County in 2019 alone. Vehicle operators and passengers accounted for most of those fatalities, but crashes also killed several pedestrians and cyclists, including young children. Has this carnage become so commonplace that we have come to pay it no mind or view it as an inevitable byproduct of convenient transportation? Cars not only steal lives; they also squander the precious time we are given on this earth. The average Long Islander spends 81 hours a year — the equivalent of more than three full days — sitting in traffic, according to an April 8 report in Newsday. Then there is the ugliness of much of Long Island’s commercial landscape, the result of our car-dependent way of life. One road in Nassau looks a lot like most other roads across the county: a series of shopping centers, strip malls and parking lots.

letters When will America grow up on guns? To the Editor: I just read Scott Brinton’s column “The story that haunts me all these years later” (May 6-12). In 1970, on my last day of a 415-day tour of duty in Vietnam, I learned of the killing of Jeffrey Miller. Awaiting the flight home, listening to the Knicks game (the “Willis Reed game”) on Armed Forces Radio, and reading the Army’s Stars & Stripes, I had survived my tour of duty. Meanwhile, Jeff, the younger brother of my great friend Russell Miller, was one of the four students killed by the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University during a protest against the U.S. invasion of Cambodia. I had survived a more than year-long combat zone tour, and Jeff had lost his life while on a college campus. The irony is still palpable. Russ is a friend still. We have memories of our Bronx neighborhood, Cub Scouts and stickball. Jeff was 20 years old when he died. Justice was not served in 1970. Perhaps the George Floyd case is a step forward, but gun culture remains a real barrier to advancement, to my mind, in American society. In Vietnam, I never fired my M-16 in anger or defense. When will we grow up as a nation? Thanks to Brinton for his piece. RICK HERMAN Lido Beach

‘Change the street, change the world’ To the Editor: The Herald’s Earth Day editorial, “L.I. is

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ews sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations (awake to racial injustice), complaints about critical race theory (that race is an invented category used to oppress people of color), and anti-racism training sessions (often designed to help white people experience being a member of a minority group). In addition, organizations and institutions are making plans to ensure DEI: diversity of membership, equity for all roBert a. people and inclusive practices to sCott ensure that Black and Brown people are not excluded. The partisan divide already evident in our society is being deepened by those who complain that this focus on race is motivated by “hatred” of America. For others, “woke” initiatives are urgent calls for a national reckoning of public policies and private prejudices that explain the vast differences in wealth and opportunity between whites and Blacks. Our history is replete with discrimination against Native American and Asian citizens as well. Unlike our own, the German government has supported reparations and museums to acknowledge public and private complicity in anti-Semitism, the

Holocaust and other war crimes. In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission did something similar. Here in the U.S., the National Museum for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala., and other memorials were inspired by the Holocaust Museum in Berlin and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, but are supported privately. The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington received $270 million from the federal government — the cost of one corporate Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The balance of the funding was raised privately. In America we have no federal acknowledgement of racism and slavery, and standard school curricula ignore this history while they celebrate such “achievements” as western expansion. Meanwhile, police officers use federally provided military equipment and weapons against Black motorists and pedestrians. In response, large crowds protest and called for change. Some have called for “defunding” the police, because armed forces on the streets belie a commitment to community protection. There is no denying the force of institutional racism in our country. The question is how to acknowledge and fix it. We need the courage to listen to the pleas and engage the truths. We need to foster an honest respect for history and differences. We need to take affirmative action to com-

t is not enough, Lyndon Johnson said, just to open the gates of opportunity.

Letters Long Island once abounded in natural beauty; now it’s buried beneath endless pavement and honky-tonk signage meant to attract car travelers. It’s easy to say that nothing can be done and it’s too late to repair the wreckage. Maybe that’s so. But do we not owe our children and grandchildren at least an attempt to achieve alter natives to wasteful and deadly over-reliance on private automobiles? Suburban jurisdictions and individuals do have the power to fashion a more livable, sustainable future. We can promote and expand Long Island’s bus and train networks, develop hundreds of miles of protected bike paths and reconfigure residential areas to allow easy pedestrian access to shops and businesses. It was then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s visionary transportation commissioner, Janette SadikKhan, who memorably encapsulated all this by observing, “If you change the street, you change the world.” KEvIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

pensate for past injustices and promote fair opportunities, based not on skin color but on the consequences of state, federal and private sanctions. President Lyndon Johnson introduced his idea of affirmative action 56 years ago by arguing that “Freedom is not enough. You do not wipe away the scars of centuries by saying: Now you are free to go where you want, and do as you desire, and choose the leaders you please. You do not take a person who, for years, has been hobbled by chains and liberate him, bring him up to the starting line of a race and then say, ‘you are free to compete with all the others,’ and still justly believe that you have been completely fair.” It is not enough, Johnson said, just to open the gates of opportunity. Those who have suffered discrimination must have the resources necessary to walk through the gates and take advantage of the opportunity. These resources include housing, nutrition, adequate schooling, safe neighborhoods and protection, not persecution, by the police. Arguments about white privilege and advocacy of anti-racist training can be instructive, but they are not sufficient. They do not make up for government policies that denied access to housing, education and business development, as occurred with the post-World War II G.I. Bill. They do not compensate for the private prejudices that continue to limit

opportunities in education and employment. They do not bring reparations to compensate for 400 years of discrimination. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson, a Democrat, is the lead sponsor of H.R. 40, which would establish a commission to study reparations for slavery. She has said that bringing the bill to a vote in the House would be “cleansing” for the country, and asked her Republican colleagues not to “cancel” debate on the issue. The 13-member commission, Jackson explained, would “study the effects of slavery and racial discrimination, hold hearings … recommend appropriate remedies … and consider what form a national apology could take for the harm caused by slavery.” Those in favor of reparations argue that “today’s descendants of enslaved people and those who look like them continue to suffer from the lingering legacy of slavery and persistent racial inequities.” So, instead of accusations of white privilege and woke universities, let’s have a serious discussion of the past, how to acknowledge it and what to do about it. We need more history and less histrionics. Germans and South Africans were not afraid to confront their past. Surely we can do the same with honest listening and civil discourse. The truth shall, indeed, set us free. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work,” Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018.

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3,070 days later, still no action on Sandy Hook To the Editor: Re “The heartache of gun violence continues” (April 29-May 5): The editorial stated, “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,” but the “we” applied only to the vast majority of the American public, and obviously not to all 535 members of Congress — as our elected leaders have now failed to pass common-sense guncontrol legislation for an astounding 3,070 days since the tragedy. Unfortunately, the shooting death of a single beloved Stop & Shop store manager will surely not produce any guncontrol laws if the 20 killings of 6- and 7-year-old first-graders in the Sandy Hook slaughter did not. But I wish it somehow could help shame Congress into attempting a do-over for their failure even to ban assault rifles after the Newtown, Conn., massacre.

An egret on the hunt on the Nickerson Beach pond — Lido Beach

Dec. 14, 2020, was the eighth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. To me, a retired elementary school teacher, it will always be another “date which will live in infamy,” even though it did not take the 2,000-plus lives that

led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to brand the Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor with the phrase. RICHARD SIEGELMAN Plainview

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