Wantagh Herald 07-06-2023

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Wantagh honors Class of 2023

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Milestones noted by Seaford BoE

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Bill to improve boating safety

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Patriot Award winners honored

By MICHAEl MAlASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

The Seaford community once again declared that it would never forget the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, recently selecting five Seaford High School seniors for scholarships in the annual presentation of the Patriot Awards. The seniors — Ryan Baldwin, William Cascio, William Kind, Nicole Nietsch and Jamie Young — were presented with the awards at a dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Continued on page 9

South Shore synagogues meet to combat antisemitism

By MAlloRY WIlSoN mwilson@liherald.com

Eleven people were murdered Oct. 27, 2018, in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, just for being Jewish. It was the event that changed synagogue life forever, according to Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center.

With Jewish communities on the South Shore and beyond seeing an uptick in antisemitism, seven local synagogues came together to host a seminar on how to properly handle and address any antisemitic acts and comments that people

may be experiencing and to hopefully prevent any events like the mass murder at the Tree of Life synagogue from happening again.

East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, Oceanside Jewish Center, Merrick Jewish Centre, South Baldwin Jewish Center, Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, Congregation B’Nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre, and Congregation Beth Ohr in Bellmore have always worked together when it came to the issues that each congregation was facing — and antisemitism is no different, Howard Tiegel, president of the Merrick Jewish Centre, said.

“Jews are a group of people that have always dared to be different,” Scott Richman, the regional director for the New York/New Jersey Anti-Defamation League, said. “A series of conspiracy theories or tropes began to develop around us, and those conspiracy theories are what we still live with today.

“When you talk about why there is antisemitism, antisemitism is essentially just those conspiracy theories.”

Anybody can report incidents of antisemitism to the Anti-Defamation League, and someone from the office will respond and record the event. Richman said that 2022 was the

worst year of recorded incidents, and each year appears to be getting worse.

New York has the most recorded antisemitic acts, and 73 of 111 assaults across the nation in 2022 occurred in New York.

Attendees were invited to listen and ask questions at three breakout sessions — rabbinic

responses to antisemitism, preparing for antisemitism on the college campus, and antisemitism in public schools.

Sofie Glassman, an incoming junior at East Meadow High School, shared her in-school experiences with antisemitism.

“Antisemitism is something that I have faced since the start Continued on page 2

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SEAfoRd 9/11 MEMoRIAl Committee Chairman Tom Condon, far left, 2023 Patriot Award winners Nicole Nietsch, Ryan Baldwin, William Kind, William Cascio and Jamie Young, and committee President Ken Haskell, the brother of Timothy and Thomas Haskell.

Strengthening Jewish unity to combat hate

of elementary school when a girl on the playground told me that she didn’t want to play with me because I was Jewish,” Glassman shared. “I knew that it was wrong, but I never really understood why, and when I brought it up to my Hebrew school teacher a few months later, she told me that that was something called antisemitism, which is something that I didn’t even know existed until then.”

Glassman, who is a congregant of East Meadow Beth-El, shared with the room that as she proudly displays her Jewish star necklace, it is usually met with a comment or two from classmates in the hallway. She’s witnessed swastikas in her school’s bathrooms, and heard classmates make jokes about gas chambers.

“The issue is most Jewish students are very, very, very scared to be open about their Judaism,” Glassman said. “A lot of that is very scary because every fiber of my being is being Jewish and that is something that comes first.”

In the rabbinic responses breakout session, Rabbi Ira Ebbin from Congregation Ohav Sholom in Merrick expressed that Jewish unity needs to be strengthened.

“I’m going to criticize all of us because as mentioned today, antisemitism incidents have been on the rise for 10 years,” Ebbin said. “It’s been rising

in incidents, every year and every day, and the problem has been, and I criticize myself, that we didn’t say anything.

“Where were we when there were Jews being beaten up in Williamsburg, where were we when every day in Crown Heights, there were Jews being punched, and their beards being pulled?” he said. “We didn’t say anything until Jews who look like us and

Want to report an antisemitic act?

The Anti-Defamation League has 25 regional offices operating in local communities and through programs and advocacy in Europe and Israel, according to its website. Each office focuses on reporting and responding to antisemitic and hate incidents, speaking out against all forms of bias and bigotry, engaging elected officials, educating, and partnering with and training local law enforcement.

To make a report visit, NYNJ.adl. org.

happen to be that there was a synagogue like us — that’s when we spoke out.”

Rabbi Joshua Dorsch from the Merrick Jewish Centre told the crowd that strengthening Jewish unity will help, but that Jewish communities need to make allies with other communities.

On college campuses, there are resources for Jewish students, Dave Siegel, executive director at Hofstra Uni -

versity Hillel, said. The breakout session featured Jewish students from various campuses answering questions from parents in the audience on what they’ve experienced and how they’ve handled it.

“I think the biggest takeaway is strong Jewish identity,” Siegel said. “The idea that if we build a strong Jewish identity, we have the ability to understand what’s going on and be able to combat hate speech, because we have the information.”

Mallory Wilson/Herald photos

Dave Siegel, executive director of Hofstra University Hillel, talked to attendees about antisemitism on the college campus.

Wantagh grads ready to shine and soar

The scoreboard in the Wantagh High School gymnasium on June 23 may have suggested the Warriors were down 20 to 23, with 20:23 left to go in the game. But it was actually lit up to honor the Class of 2023, as 221 graduates received their diplomas during the evening ceremony.

The scoreboard served as the backdrop for the ceremony that also featured a special tribute to World War II veterans. Five veterans received honorary diplomas for their service and sacrifice. Four of the men were paired with Wantagh students for the Soaring Valor trip in April, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, which included a tour of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Principal Paul Guzzone said that several veterans expressed a desire to see the Wantagh students graduate after forming close bonds on the trip. The Nassau County Police Department provided a pipe and drum band for the recognition.

With heroes of “the greatest generation” in the audience, Dr. Guzzone reflected on what it means to be a Warrior. Characteristics include courage, bravery, discipline and selflessness. Meeting the World War II veterans in April showed that Warriors also display compassion and humility, and have a positive outlook on life.

“They were the Warriors that our world needed at the time to protect our way of life for future generations, such as ourselves,” Dr. Guzzone said. Addressing the Class of 2023 he added, “As you leave Wantagh High School, understand that your time as a Warrior is not ending, in fact, it is just beginning. The truth is that your time as part of the Wantagh schools has been your basic training.”

Superintendent John McNamara said that World War II was a defining moment for a generation, and the pandemic will be that moment for this year’s graduates, as it significantly changed their high school careers.

“All of our graduates have persevered through a global pandemic to achieve their high school diplomas,” he said, before providing some important life lessons based on quotes from the popular show, “Ted Lasso.”

Board of education President Laura Reich also noted that this class showed the Warrior spirit with their strength and resiliency, noting that they had to deal with challenges brought by the pandemic.

“You supported and lifted each other up in darker

moments, and cheered on celebrated each other in brighter ones,” she said. “Each of your individual successes are a true to testament to your character, from academics to music to art to drama to athletics. This class has excelled in all areas and made the district and the Wantagh community proud.”

Student speakers included Class of 2023 copresidents Lily Sloves and Nicole Tobia, valedictorian Katherine Killian and salutatorian Nora Toscano. In addition to reflecting on high school and the values instilled in them while growing up in Wantagh, Lily and Nicole said how grateful they were for the Soaring Valor experience and meeting the veterans.

Nora Toscano reflected on childhood, the “unguarded and honest” friendships that were formed and the hopes and dreams they developed. Now, she said, is time to “go get more” for those simple, bright-faced kids.

“Let’s go be the people they’d be proud to turn into,” she said.

Katherine said the graduates are ready to move beyond their small town and experience life on their own terms. She thanked her teachers, parents and friends for the knowledge they have imparted along the way and for the inspiration they have provided.

“We are all ready,” Katherine said. “Class of 2023, it’s our time to shine.”

the graduateS formed long-lasting friendships over their years together.

Photos courtesy Wantagh School District

Wantagh high School’S Class of 2023 celebrated the final step in the 13-year educational journeys at the graduation ceremony on June 23.

claSS of 2023 co-presidents Nicole Tobia, left, and Lily Sloves met with World War II veteran Arnold Strauch, one of five veterans who received an honorary diploma at the graduation ceremony.

Crime watCh

Larceny

■ On June 20, an individual on Pennsylvania Avenue in Massapequa reported that six Amazon gift cards were stolen from the location.

■ On June 21, a man reported that various items were stolen from his car while it was parked at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue in East Meadow.

■ At the Treehouse Inn, located on Sunrise Highway in Merrick, a man reported that unknown suspect(s) stole his catalytic converter while it was parked on June 23.

■ On South Hewlett Avenue in Merrick, a man reported that an unknown male suspect stole a garage door remote from his car while parked on June 26.

■ On June 26, a woman reported that a wheel lock key was stolen from his vehicle while parked on Pinetree Lane in Levittown.

■ CVS, located on Seaman’s Neck Road in Seaford, reported that an unknown male suspect stole various items from the store on June 27.

■ Key Food, located on Carman’s Road in Massapequa, reported that an unknown

male suspect stole various items from the store on June 28.

Arrests

■ Miury Martinez, 51, from North Bellmore, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Macy’s on Old Country Road in East Garden City on June 24.

■ Jose A. Aguilar Galan, 29, from East Meadow, was arrested on June 26 for allegedly shoplifting from Home Depot on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown.

■ Anthony M. Cammarata, 32, from Levittown, was arrested for alleged DWI at Taco Bell, located on Old Country Road in Westbury, on June 28.

Criminal Mischief

■ On June 23, an individual reported that her PVC fences were damaged by an unknown suspect on Oakfield Avenue in North Bellmore.

■ Checkers Restaurant, located on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa, reported that unknown suspect(s) damaged pieces of particle board from the location on June 25.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Getting mental health help when needed most

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

The term “mental health” is often misunderstood, with many often thinking it’s limited to having a mental illness or being mentally ill.

But mental health is about how good people feel emotionally, and the behaviors associated with them. It helps determine how people handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Just like how people take care of their bodies, they also need to take care of their mind and emotions. More often than not, people don’t think of their mental health until it is something they must deal with.

In fact, a Truth in Medicine poll released last year by Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau, found that 36 percent of Long Island residents say they or their adult family member faced challenges accessing mental health services care, like simply getting an appointment.

Limited access to health insurance is often the biggest challenge in accessing such care, county officials said. A recent town hall by Nassau County’s mental health, chemical dependency and developmental disabilities services department held at Nassau Community College, shared some of the options people might have, health insurance or not.

The gathering outlined a plethora of resources available within the county beginning, of course, with calling 911 for medical, police, fire, or rescue emergencies. But there’s additional help available — 988 — for confidential emotional support involving thoughts of suicide or any other emotional distress.

For those seeking to seek help in-person, Nassau County offers more than 50 resources, organization that have pledged to help the community, even if paying for those services might be an issue.

One of those newest resources set to begin next year is with the Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services. Jaclyn McCarthy, the center’s division director, said there’s often a genetic component for poor mental health, where people may be predisposed to developing some of the inabilities to manage stress or difficult situations in their life. Environmental factors, as well as sleep deprivation, or social factors like unstable relationships or substance abuse, can influence someone’s need to seek treatment.

But McCarthy also notes people often don’t seek help because of the stigma associated with addressing mental health. For instance, cultural taboo can deter people who desperately want to better themselves.

“People don’t feel as though they are going to be perceived in the same way by family or friends — or their employer — if they say that they’re struggling,” McCarthy said. “So people don’t speak up about it, and people don’t access the resources. But part of what all of us here today are really here to talk about is how to stand up and talk about it, and allow people to feel more comfortable with it so that we can help reduce that stigma for everyone.”

Treatment is different for every person, but individual therapy is a standard practice for those seeking help. McCarthy notes treatment is assessed on a spectrum to cater to each person’s needs.

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Taking Back Control with a Living Trust

In the fall of 1990, some thirty plus years ago, your writer first heard of the proposition that if you set up a living trust your estate doesn’t have to go to court to settle – the so-called probate court proceeding for wills. Having spent the previous eleven years as a litigation attorney, and having faced numerous problems probating wills, this sounded too good to be true.

At the time, some of the best estate planning lawyers were in Florida. Perhaps you can guess why. In any event, off I went to Florida to train as an estate planning lawyer and, upon returning, closed the litigation practice and founded Ettinger Law Firm in April 1991, to keep people just like you, dear reader, out of probate court.

The reason I was so excited about the living trust, and continue to be so to this day, is the concept of taking back control from the courts and government and giving it back to you and your family. After all, who doesn’t want control over their affairs?

When you go to court, who’s in charge? The judge, right? Now tell me, does the judge always act in your best interest? Does the judge ever make a mistake? And when the judge says jump, you know what the answer is!

Not only do you pay considerably for this privilege, but it can take many months and often years to complete the probate court proceeding. Meantime, houses cannot be sold, bank accounts accessed, or investment portfolios managed – at least without the judge’s permission which involves additional time and resources to request. Of course, that permission may be denied as well.

With a living trust, your trustee (formerly your “executor” under the will) may act immediately upon death to sell the house, pay the bills and handle the investments – no permission required! An additional benefit is, in the event you become unable to handle your affairs later in life, your trustee may take over by simply getting a letter from your doctor showing you are incapacitated.

Essentially then, a living trust gives you back control.

Five Mental Health Resources in Nassau

■ Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services

— Projected to open in early 2024

■ Family Treatment and Recovery Center — (516) 746-0350

■ Long Island Addiction Center — (516) 788-6449

■ Mercy Recover House — (516) 868-2244

■ The Charles Evans Center — (516) 622-8888

“We ask what do they want to get out of these sessions, and what are their biggest struggles so that we can help tailor intervention specifically for them,” she said. “Not everyone needs to take medication or is even encouraged to take it. It depends on their situation.”

Patients seeking treatment for substance use or behavioral issues hang on to the patterns and habits that don’t suit them because they’ve used them to cope with their stress,” McCarthy said. A major part of a patient’s treatment is to help them understand that relapse can potentially happen.

“We try to help them identify it before it happens so that they can put their coping skills in place prior to struggling with a relapse,” she said.

“We all want the same goal. We all want to make sure that individuals have help for whatever they need help within the moment, when they’re ready for that help.”

Jaclyn McCarthy

Service to students is celebrated in Seaford schools

The Seaford Board of Education celebrated administrators, teachers and staff for various career milestones at their June 21 meeting. Additionally, two departing board members were recognized for their volunteer service.

The district honored 14 retiring staff members for their careers in Seaford schools. This year’s retirees include Margaret Glancy and Laura Liepa (Harbor Elementary School), Susan Henle, Anna Lattazzio, Marianne Lombardi and Susan Mineo (Manor Elementary School), Michael Flynn and Anne Harlukowicz (middle school), Janine Cupo, Doris Evans and Karen Lazicky (high school) and Thomas Barrett, Janet Hoffman and Thomas Lynch (central office).

Administrators, including Superintendent Adele Pecora, principals, assistant principals and directors, spoke about each retiree and their contributions to the school district. The honorees were gifted a plaque and silver apple.

Pecora recognized board of education trustees Stacie Stark and Natalie Pedisich for their service at their final public board meeting. Ms. Stark served on the board for nine years, including time as president and vice president, and Ms. Pedisich was a trustee for the past six years.

Tenure was granted to 15 Seaford educators including two administrators, Assistant Director for Pupil Personnel Services Joane Vincent and Director of

Physical Education, Health and Athletics Kevin Witt. Teachers earning tenure were Melanie Bien, Marisa DeGroff and Brooke DeSanto (Harbor), Jamie Flannery, Meghan Hunt, Angelina Lee, Tara Page and Kristin Whitman (Manor), Sarah Busch, Nicholas Coacci, Matthew Dolan and Danyi Hamilton (middle school)

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 6 p.m.

At this event, you will have the opportunity to speak with Hofstra faculty, and learn about services offered by Residence Life, Student Financial Services, and the Center for Career Design and Development. You can also virtually tour our beautiful 244-acre campus.

For event details and to RSVP, please visit hofstra.edu/gradoh.

During speeches, building administrators highlighted the accomplishments of their young teachers. Each newly-tenured educator was also presented with a green apple.

Pecora also introduced several new teachers who have been recently hired and will be joining the Sea-

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The Seaford Board of Education honored retiring teachers and staff members at the June 21 meeting.

Seaford welcomes pair of seasoned educators

The Seaford School District announces the appointments of two administrators to its central office team, effective July 1. Amanda Barney has been named the assistant superintendent for curriculum and assessment and Debbie Langone will serve as the executive director for instructional technology and STEAM.

Ms. Barney joins Seaford from the Syosset School District, where she was the K-12 coordinator of English for the past six years. Prior to that, she was an English teacher, department coordinator and staff developer in the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District from 1999 to 2017.

One of the highlights of her career was serving as a Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow for the United States Education Department for a year beginning in July 2016. She was one of only two teachers from across the nation selected for the fellowship and she served under the Secretary of Education for two different administrations. Ms. Barney’s responsibilities included planning leadership summits, creating and delivering presentations, writing speeches, networking with teachers across the county and facilitating meetings between the Secretary of Education and state and local educational agencies, professional organizations, administrators, teachers and students.

With a broad perspective on how public education is delivered across the county, Ms. Barney feels humbled and gracious to join Seaford’s leadership team. She has already seen the strong connections between the school and community by attending several end-of-year events including graduation and the Patriot Awards dinner.

“I see how special Seaford is. It’s a shining star,” she said. “I’ve seen public education systems around the country and Seaford is amazing. I can bring what I’ve learned to the table and build on the programs we have.”

One program that stands out for her is LIFT. The reimagined elementary library program focuses on four key

areas – library and research, innovation, fit minds and bodies, and technology and STEAM challenges. Ms. Barney noted that the program was developed in Seaford, which demonstrates the innovation and imagination of the district’s educators.

Ms. Langone comes to Seaford from West Islip, where she was the director of science and engineering technology for the past four years. She taught science for 25 years, with experience at the high school level in the East Meadow School District and the middle school level in Oceans

ide and Sewanhaka. During her time in the classroom, she received the Harvard Club of Long Island Distinguished Teacher Award and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Educator of Distinction Award.

Through her extensive research experience, she has explored the areas of biodiversity, geology, neurophysiology and molecular genetics. She has also taught biology and science education at the collegiate level, including at Adelphi University and Nassau Community College.

Ms. Langone is member of various professional organizations including ResearchGate-Professional Network for Scientists and Researchers, National Science Education Leadership Association, Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies, American Educational Research Association and the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Her responsibilities in Seaford include leading the district in instructional technology and supervising all areas under the umbrella of STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art and math.

“Seaford Schools are well-rounded with strong academic programs and many extracurricular offerings, and infuse social emotional learning within the students’ academic experiences,” Ms. Langone said. “I look forward to working with the entire Seaford community as we strive to teach toward the future and prepare our students for their experiences beyond our schools.”

Ms. Langone holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in biology, both from Queens College, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Molloy University. Ms. Barney has a bachelor’s degree in English from Bates College in Maine, a master’s degree in secondary English education from Dowling College and school district and building leadership certificates from Stony Brook University. She is pursuing her doctorate in transformational leadership from Long Island University.

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The Seaford School District welcomes two new central office administrators on July 1. Amanda Barney, left, will serve as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and assessment and Debbie Langone will be the executive director for instructional technology and STEAM.

Patriot Award winners express gratitude

June 26.

Five scholarships are presented each year in honor of the five Seaford High alumni that were lost on 9/11 — brothers Thomas and Timothy Haskell, John Perry, Robert Sliwak and Michael Wittenstein. The Haskells were both firefighters, and Sliwak and Wittenstein worked for Cantor Fitzgerald at the World Trade Center. Perry, who was set to retire as a New York City police officer, sprang into action to save lives during the attacks.

After their deaths, Tom Condon, a longtime teacher in the Seaford school district, along with other community members and the district PTA, founded the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee, which is funded by donations.

According to Condon, who knew all five men, the committee aims to keep their memories and spirit alive, and to bring out the best in the Seaford community. The committee’s slogan is, “Service builds character, make it your commitment.”

“After 9/11, a lot of people were very angry,” Condon, now the committee’s chairman, told the Herald earlier this year.

“That was in the news every day — turmoil, unrest, anger. But when I met with all of the families together, they said that they wanted to do something positive to remember their sons — not out of anger, not about retaliating, something

positive.”

As a way to remember the victims, Condon and Ken Haskell, brother of Thomas and Timothy, decided to create a scholarship for Seaford High seniors.

Each year, the committee, working with the PTA, selects five students for the scholarship, which became known as the Patriot Award. Students apply anonymously, and are selected based on num-

ly objective process.

The scholarships have been awarded every year since 2002, and the annual dinner has become a highly anticipated and popular event among residents of Seaford as well as the surrounding communities of Wantagh and Massapequa.

The scholarship winners all said they were extremely honored to be selected, with Young adding that it “doesn’t feel

Given the popularity of the scholarship program, the committee decided to take it a step further by presenting Honorary Patriot Awards to two or three notable members of the Seaford community each year. The recipients have included former U.S. Rep. Peter King; Brian Conboy, former longtime district superintendent; and Charles Wroblewski, a Lions Club member and the Herald’s 2016 Person of the Year.

This year’s Honorary Patriots are Joe Mottola, Elaine Tamsen and Nicola Bilotta.

Mottola, who attended Seaford High and was coached by Condon, knew both of the Haskells as well as Perry. Mottola spent was a member of the Seaford Fire Department for 10 years before moving to Massapequa in 1991, where he now serves in the Massapequa Fire Department.

Tamsen, a Seaford resident since 1984 who practices law in Bellmore, said she enjoys doing volunteer work for veterans in Seaford. Her son, Dustin, was a recipient of the Patriot Award in 2003, and she has been a friend of the committee ever since. Condon told the Herald in April that the committee had to persuade Tamsen to accept the award, which, he added, indicates how much she truly deserves it.

Bilotta, who lives in East Rockaway and opened an auto shop in Seaford in 2014, told the Herald in April that Seaford’s clubs and organizations, including the 9/11 committee, help give Seaford a strong sense of community.

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald

The 2023 honorary Patriot Award winners are, from left, Joe Mottola, Elaine Tamsen and Nicola Bilotta, who were chosen for their significant contributions to both the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee and the community.

Open horizon for Seaford’s Class of 2023

The graduates were clad in green and white, the hues that are synonymous with the Seaford Vikings, but all the colors of the rainbow symbolize their futures. That was the message at Seaford High School’s graduation ceremony on June 24 at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University, where speakers picked different colors to represent the ambitions and aspirations of the Class of 2023.

Principal Nicole Schanbel recounted meeting a celebrity stylist who said that people who wear yellow exude confidence. That sparked her advice to graduates in which she encouraged them to speak their truth.

“Do not live your life saying what you think people want to hear,” she said. “Fight for your truth. Be respectful, of course, but be proud of what you believe and be confident in your convictions. There is nothing more attractive in life than honesty and confidence.”

Superintendent Adele Pecora selected black, which symbolizes the boundless possibilities of the universe as well as their paths in education. Students learned to color on the pages of coloring books with bold black outlines, learned to write letters and words using the black lead of pencil and penned their first essays with black ink. A blackboard, she explained, represents the transfer of knowledge, then can be erased to provide a clean slate.

“Begin this journey with black pen in hand and fearlessly construct your narrative,” said Dr. Pecora, who then presented a photo slideshow of the graduates that was set to “True Colors.”

Valedictorian Paige Burch, in a white cap and gown, noted the history and significance of wearing white on graduation, symbolizing a fresh start. She said for years she has dreamed about finally having a clean slate, but now that the time is here, she realizes how much she will have to say goodbye to. Paige acknowledged that there must be a balance between embracing change but cherishing her roots.

“We are all very lucky to have gone to a school where everyone is genuinely rooting for you, and love lives in every corner,” she said. “It is indisputable that we are in our primes at this moment and must take full advantage of this time where our lives are finally beginning.”

Salutatorian Myles Schnaier took time to thank Seaford’s teachers for their care and dedication to the students, particularly during the COVID quarantine when everyone was thrust into new learning environments. For his color, he selected blue.

“Just like the blue sky is limitless, I believe that as graduates of Seaford High School, our potential is also limitless,” Myles said. “The color blue is multifaceted. It has many shades. We are also multifaceted. We are smart, athletic, compassionate, helpful and talented. As we graduate, our emotions may take on many shades as well.”

The ceremony included the presentation of the senior class gift, which includes a donation to the Class of 2027 and a new Viking mascot costume. Ms. Schnabel also presented the inaugural Viking Valor awards, which recognized students who have acted in extraordinary ways. A special pin was designed by art teacher Curtis Tripoli. The recipients were Hunter Cole, Sean Costello, Jason Donovan, T.J. Harrington and Kevin Knox.

After all of the speeches and awards, it was time to present the diplomas to the 166 graduates. Assistant principals Dr. Raphi Morey and Anthony Murray announced each senior along with his or her involvement at Seaford High School and future plans. The graduates received their green diploma folders from board of education Vice President Stacie Starks and an inspirational bookmark from Dr. Pecora. A few minutes after the last name was called, the green and white caps soared into the air.

PrinciPal nicole Schnabel congratulated the graduates on their milestone.

Senior claSS PreSidenT Kailly Nocera, joined by fellow officers Ryan Baldwin, Emily Bowles and Karl Leudesdorff, announced the class gift which will be a new Viking mascot costume and donation to the incoming freshmen.

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The Seaford high School Class of 2023 graduated on June 24 at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University.

STEPPING OUT

Cruising through summer OysterBay welcomes back

By Will Sheeline

Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere.

Cold Beer on a Saturday Night

STEPPING OUT

One that certainly attracts attention — from locals and car enthusiasts from all over — is Cruise Night. The most popular car show on the North Shore is back, and folks from across Long Island have begun making their weekly pilgrimage to Oyster Bay each Tuesday to enjoy the sights and sounds of cars from every decade.

Creative advocacy

A vast range of vehicles are on display, from Ford Model Ts to 1960s Thunderbirds and exotic Maseratis and Lamborghinis. According to George Hanley — who has participated with his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for more than a decade — it’s not just the cars that draw people, but the sense of community among the car lovers that makes Cruise Night unique.

“The cars are a good reason, but the old friends are also a fun thing to run into,” Hanley says. “It’s a nice night. It’s not rowdy. It’s a real good old-fashioned car show.”

Wandering through Audrey Avenue in the heart of the hamlet is something to behold. Visitors are surrounded by the beautifully refurbished and lovingly cared-for cars, with bright paint jobs and popped hoods. The aromas of beer from the local brewery and cigar smoke waft over. Music played on the street lends a lively backdrop.

The event, organized weekly by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, also puts the lovely and historic hamlet on display. From the classic architecture and smalltown feel, to the numerous restaurants and stores of all sorts, Cruise Night offers car enthusiasts — and those who drop by — to check out the scene. Not just the vintage cars, but an opportunity to enjoy the many amenities Oyster Bay has to offer.

By Karen Bloom

WHERE WHEN

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines power of the arts in society.

Whether you want to take a break from the heat and pop into Theodore’s Books to browse their wide collection, or get a bite to eat at local favorites like Taby’s Diner or 2 Spring, the evening is not just a celebration of great cars, but a showcase of Oyster Bay itself. Ravin Chetram, vice president of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich chamber, says it doesn’t just put the hamlet on the map, but strengthens the many local businesses by drawing crowds to the community.

Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than Albert adds. highlights, she points to the series of prints from the Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D.

“It’s such a great event, it really brings people out to enjoy Oyster Bay

Pat McGann

during the summer,” Chetram says. “Cruise Night is just one of those things that makes our community so special.”

This year also marks the first time that Cruise Night is partnering with Rallye BMW, which has taken on a more active role in the hamlet since the recent closure of Oyster Bay BMW. Nick Soldo, Rallye’s senior client advisor, and his team are on-site, pleased to be involved with the community.

“We’re here for everybody,” Soldo says.

“We want to make a bigger presence in Oyster Bay for both the clients of BMW, and the residents of Oyster Bay.”

Top: Debbie Dugan and her 19-year old dog Sammy drove from Glen Head in her 1951 Chevy pick-up.

Bottom left: Danny Grella, right, and his son Donato came out from Glen Cove and had a great time at Cruise Night.

Bottom right: Cruise Night is Shangri-la for car enthusiasts.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

It’s always 5 p.m., somewhere, so get into the vibe with Jimmy Kenny and his band. They’Il provide the soundtrack for an evening of summer fun, playing the best of Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown, as well as country favorites, summer pop, yacht rock, reggae, and tropical classics. The Long Island-based band has been delighting audiences with their beach country sounds for more than 12 years. Popular up and down the Northeast coast — from Maine to Maryland — their appealing mix of singalong hits and feel-good, easy living vibes always gets everyone in the groove. Get that ‘toe-in-thesand while wasting away with a margarita’ feeling and party on with Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on lead guitar and backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards and backing vocals, drummer Mike Vecchione, and Dan Prine on bass.

BALDWIN HERALD — February 9, 2023

Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Kim Mancuso/Herald photos

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Yarn/Wire

Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ series welcomes Yarn/Wire. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has forged a singular path with endlessly inventive collaborations, commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura

Swingtime Big Band

Those vibrant sounds of the swing era can be heard at the Madison Theatre, when Swingtime returns with another high-octane concert. Since their 2012 debut performance here, Swingtime is proud to have become known as the Madison’s ‘house band.’ Their ‘homecoming’ includes a host of swingin’ hits from the Great American Songbook — all connected to the concept of ‘home.’ The band expertly recreates the music of Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Harry James, and Gene Krupa, along with their engaging vocalists saluting such legendary singers as Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, and the immortal Frank Sinatra.

Swingtime maintains its tradition of celebrating the 100th birthdays of the iconic musicians who created this quintessential American art form — their 2023 centennial spotlight is on the amazing trumpeter, composer/ arranger and bandleader Thad Jones.

Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m. $30-$40. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. MadisonTheatrenNY.org or call (516) 323-4444.

Barger and Julia Den Boer on

change the world? It’s a question at the focus of our collective centuries. Now as society the complexities of modern life, path for social change is at the artistic expression.

THE Your Neighborhood

Those disco nights

Get your boogie

on with The Disco Nights, appearing on The Paramount stage, Friday, July 7, 8 p.m.

If you like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic and the whole Studio 54 soundtrack, you’re going to love The Disco Nights. Everyone will feel like dancing at this tribute to an unforgettable era. Relive those “Saturday Night Fever” moments with this dynamic act, featuring vocalists Alessandra Guercio, Jerome Bell and Adam Bastien from “American Idol” and “The Voice.”

They’re backed by one of the tightest bands around, veterans of the New York City music scene. The band includes Musical Director and Billboard charting superstar JJ Sansaverino on guitar, Stanley Banks on the bass, Etienne Lytle and Patrick Firth on the keys, Damon DueWhite on the drums, and Danny Sadownick on percussion. Throw on top of that a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props and costumes — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. The beat goes on and on, with overthe-top renditions of the decade’s most vibrant songs as Studio 54 comes to life once more. $35, $30, $25, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Sunday, July 9, 3 p.m.

He’ll discuss “Oscar Wilde: The Critic and His Artists,” examining the endlessly fascinating author who was connected to a glittering circle of artists. His friends included Toulouse-Lautrec (who painted his portrait on the eve of his legal demise), the Pre-Raphaelites BurneJones, Morris and Millais, Whistler and Sargent (his neighbors on Tite Street in London’s Chelsea), and the naughty prodigy Aubrey Beardsley. Participation is limited; registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Splish Splash… Animal Baths

Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Saturday, July 8, 1:30-2 p.m. Join an animal educator in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Catherine Marie Sokol Celebration of Life

The family of longtime Wantagh resident Catherine Marie Sokol, recently deceased, hosts a celebration of life, Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m. at Wantagh Park. With a toast and opportunities to share memories at 3:30 p.m. Appetizers and drinks will be served; no RSVP is necessary. Wantagh Park’s Red Barn #2 Pavilion.

Wantagh reorganization meeting

The Wantagh Board of Education holds its reorganization meeting, Thursday, July 6, at 8 p.m., at Wantagh High School. For more information email district clerk Elaine McGuigan at mcguigane@ wantaghschools.org.

July 6

Mindful mornings

Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, July 27, 1011 a.m., with NCMA Director of Education Laura Lynch.

On stage

July

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Mindful looking invites you to observe, question, and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. It’s an opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together, making personal connection. $10. Space is limited and registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Wantagh Class of 1973 Reunion

Wantagh High School’s Class of 1973 celebrates their 50th reunion, Sunday, July 22, 6:30 p.m., at Mulcahy’s. 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. $100 per person; paid either with checks or through Venmo. For more information, email Long-Along1017@aol.com or Mimila924@aol.com.

Having an event?

Family Bat Walk

Stroll Old Westbury Gardens with Gabriel Willow, a New York Citybased urban naturalist and environmental educator, Saturday, July 8, 7:309:30 p.m. He will lead a walk through the gardens to listen and look for bats while discussing bat ecology and conservation. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and reservations are required. Rain date is Saturday, July 15. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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

Plaza Theatricals brings the iconic musical “Rent,” back to the stage, Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed reimagining of “La Vie Boheme,” loosely based on Puccini’s opera and set on East Village streets, fire escapes, tenements, and cafes. This groundbreaking roller coaster ride depicting the joys and sorrows of an eclectic, diverse group of young artists and activists is always captivating. It’s performed at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers peer to peer breastfeeding support fwith a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 .Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Weekly Mah Jongg

Enjoy game night. The JULIETS are back playing Mah Jongg and cards at Congregation Beth Tikvah, at 3710 Woodbine Ave., in Wantagh, every Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are optional. $5 per person. For more information email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or call (516) 785-2445.

LAKESIDE THEATRE CONCERTS

Garbarino introduces bill aimed at boating safety

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the safety of boaters on and around Long Island.

The legislation, called the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, directs the United States Coast Guard to study and submit to Congress a report on recreational vessel operator education and training in order to improve boating safety and reduce the number of boating accidents that occur due to untrained boat operators.

The bill is named in honor of an 11-year-old girl — Brianna Lieneck — who was killed in a boating accident in 2005, when a boat driven by Steven Fleisher collided with Lieneck’s family’s boat in the Great South Bay. According to a news release from Garbarino’s office, Fleisher did not have a boating license when the event occurred. Brianna’s mother, Gina Lieneck, was injured in the accident and has since advocated for mandatory licenses for boaters.

police officer and firefighter who represents New York’s fourth congressional district, has cosponsored the bill.

“Boating has long been a favorite pastime of Long Islanders as well as Americans across the country, and it is imperative that the federal government does more to ensure the safety of boaters,” Rep. D’Esposito said. “Regretfully, we have seen far too many preventable deaths caused by boaters operating vessels under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In light of this history of tragedies, I am proud to co-sponsor the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, legislation that musters the capabilities of the federal government to review the current landscape of boater education programs which is an important step towards improving the programs and enhancing safety on the water.”

Rep. Nick LaLota, a Navy veteran who represents the first congressional district, also cosponsored the bill.

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“Many Long Islanders spend their summers enjoying boating and other water activities, but if we don’t proactively prioritize safety that’s when tragedies, like the one that befell the Lieneck family, happen,” Rep. Garbarino said in a statement. “According to a 2020 USCG report, boat operators who did not receive boating safety instruction were involved in 77% of fatal recreational boating accidents nationwide. The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023 will help eliminate these incidents and keep boaters on Long Island and around the country safe through education and training programs.”

According to Coast Guard statistics, there have been over 6000 boating deaths between 2012 and 2021, averaging between 560 and 760 deaths per year.

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a former

“As a Navy man, boater, and Long Islander, I understand that increasing boating education and safety training will go a long way to preventing injuries and fatalities like what happened to Brianna Lieneck,” Rep. LaLota said. “Our legislation will save lives and ensure that families can safely enjoy our waters. I am proud to join my Long Island colleagues in introducing this bill to keep more Americans safe.”

Elements of the bill would require the secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation regarding recreational vessel operator training.

The full text of Rep. Garbarino’s bill can be found at tinyurl.com/GarbarinoBoatingBill.

–Michael Malaszczyk

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file photo Rep. AndRew GARbARino, second from left, has introduced a bill — named for the young victim of a 2005 boating accident — aimed at boating safety education and training. His colleagues, Reps. Nick Lalota, far left, and Anthony D’Esposito, far right, have cosponsored the bill.

BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Citibank NA, Plaintiff

AGAINST The Estate of Lea Ellen Demaille, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1701 Cornelius Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 56, BLOCK: 267, LOT: 196. Approximate amount of judgment

$126,402.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606105/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-085921-F00 76583 140204

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU M&T BANK, Plaintiff - againstCRAIG H. O’CALLAGHAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 12, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 27th day of July, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 4030 Avoca Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 and Avoca Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. (Section: 46, Block: 481, Lot: 7 and Section: 46, Block: 481, Lot: 79) Approximate amount of lien

$378,405.18 plus interest

and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No.

602151/2022. Peter L. Kramer 516-510-4020

Esq., Referee. McCalla

Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800)

280-2832 Dated: May 4, 2023

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

140355

LEGAL NOTICE

CASE NO. 21527RESOLUTION

NO.715-2023

Adopted: June 6, 2023

Councilmember Dunne 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 AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY, SET ASIDE AS PARKING SPACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.707-2023, adopted May 23rd, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 6th day of June, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of 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, 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 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; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section

202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: LEVITTOWN STRAIGHT LANE - north side, starting at a point 39 feet west of the west curbline of North Lane, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-172/23)

OCEANSIDE ANCHOR AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 84 feet east of the east curbline of Nassau Road, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH168/23) WEST WINDSOR PARKWAY - north side, starting at a point 224 feet west of the west curbline of Messick Avenue, west for a distance of 17 feet.

(TH-169/23) WANTAGH McLEAN AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 319 feet south of a point opposite the South curbline of Kinloch Road, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-174/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: OCEANSIDE

CORNWELL PLACE - east side, starting at a point 112 feet north of the north curbline of Foxhurst Road, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-599/22 - 2/17/23)

(TH-599(D)/22) ; 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 in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Carini and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN

(7) NOES: NONE (0)

140482

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 7/12/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

-- THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING

AT 9:30 A.M. 444/23.

LEVITTOWN - Nancy Carapellucci, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) higher than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum with more than required side & rear

yard setbacks., S/W cor. Amber La. & Bayberry La., a/k/a 68 Amber La. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING

AT 2:00 P.M. 461/23.

WANTAGH - Temple

B’nai Torah, Use part of premises for outdoor sales as accessory to synagogue for one (1) Sunday in July and one (1) Sunday in November in calendar years 2023, 2024 & 2025., S/E cor. Jerusalem Ave. & Oakfield Ave., a/k/a 2900 Jerusalem Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Levittown and Wantagh within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny. gov/509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https:// hempsteadny.gov/576/ Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

140513

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that the fiscal affairs of the Wantagh Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, have been examined by an independent public accountant, Craig, Fitzsimmons & Michaels, LLP, - Smithtown, NY. A copy of their independent audit report and management letter has been filed with the New York Office of the State Comptroller and the report of the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in the office of the Wantagh Fire District Secretary where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons during normal business hours. Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law and Section 181-b of the Town Law a written response and corrective action plan has been prepared by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District and has been filed in the office of the Wantagh Fire District Secretary as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Brendan J. Narell Superintendent Wantagh Fire District Dated: June 29, 2023 140551

William Rockensies is the new Nassau IDA chairman

William Rockensies was appointed to chair the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, which is a public benefit corporation that aims to support and promote economic and employment development across the county.

As chairman, Rockensies will continue to support the expansion of existing businesses and incentivize new businesses to find a home in Nassau, while generating jobs that aids in the long-term growth of the county’s tax base.

“Mr. Rockensies has all the tools to facilitate the continued prosperity of the NCIDA and we look forward to seeing the organization thrive under his guidance,” County Executive, Bruce Blakeman said in a news release.

Rockensies is a senior vice president at H2M Architects + Engineers, where his primary responsibility is director of the Melville-based firm’s construction services division.

“The role of the Nassau IDA and its impact on our economy have never been more important,” he said in the release. “Rising costs of both project financing and construction as well as the fact that today’s companies have limitless options of where they call home means we have an obligation to our residents to ensure that companies know Nassau County is open for business.”

His previous civic involvement includ-

ed serving as commissioner of engineering in the Town of Hempstead, as a civil engineer within the Village of Freeport’s Public Works Department and being ac Commissioner of the Cathedral Garden Water District.

For more information on the county’s IDA, go to NassauIda.org.

Public Notices

CORP., Pltf. vs. THOMAS LOUIS MAURO, et al, Defts. Index #613089/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 10, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 51, Block 389, Lot 38. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RONALD FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100553 140523

COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WATERFALL VICTORIA GRANTOR TRUST II SERIES G, Plaintiff -against- RICHARD M. DEMARIA; DEBORAH DEMARIA A/K/A DEBROAH SUPRANOWICH; JAMES FRAUENBERG; ANN FRAUENBERG, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 15, 2023 and entered on May 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying

and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of DeMott Avenue, distant 54.92 feet Easterly from the Easterly end of a curve connecting the Northerly side of DeMott Avenue with the Easterly side of Jane Street; being a plot 100 feet by 60 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Section 57 Block 246 Lot 19 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate

will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 3611 DEMOTT AVE, WANTAGH, NY Approximate amount of lien $318,472.11 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609318/2019. BRIAN J. DAVIS, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {*Wantagh Herald*} 140489

–Tayla Lippman

Courtesy Nassau IDA H2M ArcHitects + Engineers Senior Vice President William Rockensies is the new chairman of the Nassau County IDA.

Towns

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What to do with a funky addition?

Q. We’ve been homeowners for three years, and from Day One we wanted to open the kitchen to this strange back room that steps down and has two different roofs with different angles. The room steps down from the kitchen, and then steps down again to the second half. Both roofs are very low pitched, with low ceilings, and we want to change the addition so we can make the kitchen bigger, and have an island and one floor level for everything. We have a lot of questions, like whether we need a permit (because the seller already got one), whether we can raise the roof to be close to the upstairs windows, how close we can go, and whether you would recommend a deck and sliding glass doors, or a patio with concrete stairs to the backyard?

A. It sounds like a mishmash of ideas and avoiding a professional went into this addition to begin with. It also sounds like the two rooms were built at different times, with different roofs. Saving money means doing things twice, and you’ll definitely need a permit for the work.

The roofs have to come off, and I generally try to keep the roof approximately six inches below the window trim or frame. The key is to avoid average snow buildup at the windows, while allowing for snow clearing if the windows start to be blocked by deeper snow. Usually, snow will melt from heat escape at the windows, but deeper snow will turn to ice, and freeze you in from emergency escape, and create the potential for water leakage at the windowsill when the ice melts.

The foundation should be checked by digging at a corner to see if the foundation wall is at least to the frost line at three feet deep. If it isn’t, as part of the cheaply built construction you described, you may need to rebuild the entire addition. Not having a deep enough foundation will lead to movement that presents cracking where the one-story portion meets the two-story building.

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Work with an architect or engineer. Get the project done professionally with permits. I’ll have more about door sizes and decks vs. patios next week. Good luck!

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How many ways can the Mets disappoint us?

Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan famously said that “being Irish means knowing that somewhere, somehow, the world is going to break your heart.”

The sports world equivalent of this Irish fatalism is being a Mets fan. I say this with all the authority of someone who has stood with the Mets since their opening day of spring training in 1962. That inaugural Mets team went on to lose a modern-era record 120 games — a record that still stands, and that was immortalized by New York’s classic wordsmith and blue-collar raconteur, Jimmy Breslin, in his masterful work “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”

In fairness to the ’62 Mets, however, there was no reason to expect an expansion team to do well, since its roster comprised players rejected by all the other teams in the major leagues. Just seven years later, the 1969 Mets, under the leadership of manager Gil Hodges, stunned the baseball world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the World

Series. A dynasty was born!

Or so Mets fans thought.

Instead, what we hoped would be a dynasty came undone. Johnny Murphy, the Mets’ general manager and the chief architect of the championship team, died of a heart attack in 1970. Then, in April 1972, Hodges, the team’s heart, soul and unquestioned leader, suffered a massive heart attack and died.

Except for a late-season surge that got the Mets into the 1973 World Series, their fans had to endure more than a decade of mediocre, losing baseball. Nothing personified the fans’ frustration and despair during those uninspiring days and years more than the front-office decision in 1976 to trade away Tom Seaver, perhaps the greatest pitcher of his era, for nonentities. That was a white flag of surrender.

Our hopes rose again in the early 1980s, when Frank Cashen took over as general manager, creating an outstanding farm system that produced the likes of Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, and making trades for future Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter and MVP first baseman Keith Hernandez. This time Mets fans were convinced that a dynasty had been created, as the squad, under

Manager Wally Backman, finished a close second in the National League East in 1985, won a classic World Series over the Red Sox in ’86, finished second again in ’87 and captured a division title in ’88.

But this bubble burst as well, with the precipitous decline of superstars Gooden and Strawberry, brought on by cocaine addiction.

oOur hopes soared yet again in 1992, when the Mets gave mega-dollar contracts to stars including Bobby Bonilla, Vince Coleman, Bret Saberhagen and Eddie Murray. Pre-season experts had the Mets winning it all. Instead, the “Best Team Money Could Buy” failed miserably, winning only 72 games and finishing in fifth place in the NL East.

Fast-forward to 2015 and 2016, when the team assembled a young pitching staff of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz, which appeared to have unmatched and limitless potential. Once more, we Mets fans were thinking dynasty. Instead, the star hurlers were all beset by arm injuries, and now they are no longer even with the team.

This year it was all going to be different. Building off last season’s 101 wins, owner Steve Cohen added future Hall of

Fame pitcher Justin Verlander to a staff headed by another future Hall shoo-in, Max Scherzer, and the incomparable reliever Edwin Diaz. Combined with slugger Pete Alonso, batting champion Jeff McNeil and established stars Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte, this seemed to guarantee at least a solid playoff berth, if not a pennant and a World Series title. Expectations were the highest they have been in years.

Instead, Diaz wrecked his knee celebrating a victory by Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, and Verlander and Scherzer were sidelined by injuries, and still aren’t pitching near what was expected of them. The team’s hitting has yet to get untracked, and the bullpen has no depth. Bottom line: As of last Friday, the Mets were in next-to-last place in the N.L. East, 17-1/2 games behind the firstplace Atlanta Braves.

I know the season is barely half over, and miracles happen. But it looks like another disappointing summer ahead of us. How many times can the Mets break their fans’ hearts? Pat Moynihan might as well have been talking about our team. As for me, I’m afraid I’ll never learn. I’m hanging in there.

Let’s go, Mets!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Malaria, mobs and other travel buzz-kills

Ihave begun to worry about malaria, and I’m taking malaria prophylaxis, even though I’m not about to leave for a safari or the wilds of Myanmar anytime soon.

I’ll wager, right now, that I am the only non-traveling person in our entire reading area who is taking malaria prophylaxis. The disease is not endemic to the U.S., so why take a preventive? (Explanation to follow.)

ly (and this is what got me thinking), there has been serious concern about the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, a disease the bugs contract from infected birds.

Last week, in an effort to mitigate that threat, Nassau County sprayed vast tracts of the South Shore during the overnight hours. Go, big government!

in hours, and I didn’t get malaria, although I traveled for two more weeks through India. This led me to the logically flawed conclusion that I don’t need protection from malaria.

Randi is on a brief leave. This column was originally published Sept. 4-10, 2014.

RANDI KREISS

Even those who don’t venture beyond the bridges and tunnels, and don’t fancy foreign travel, know there are places in this world where the Anopheles mosquito carries malaria. It threatens 3.4 billion people, half the world’s population, almost all of whom live in developing countries. The disease killed some 650,000 people last year. You get a bite, a few days later your fever spikes and you begin to shake with bone-rattling chills. In many countries, there is no treatment available; people suffer and die.

Here on Long Island, we have relatively benign mosquitoes that crash our backyard barbecues, tormenting those who forget to use repellent. For decades they have been no more than a nuisance. But recent-

In the past, there have actually been small, isolated outbreaks of malaria in the U.S., caused by healthy mosquitoes biting sick people who carried the malaria parasites from their travels. The mosquitoes then bit other humans, spreading the disease. Those outbreaks were all easily contained, because we have a relatively efficient public health system.

While West Nile is a homegrown problem and our government is effectively addressing the threat, malaria is out of control in many areas of India, Southeast Asia and Africa.

We’re planning a trip to India and Africa later this year. Our doctor is adamant about requiring malaria prophylaxis. The best choice is Malarone, he says. Unfortunately, Malarone and I have a history. Several years ago, I took it when I traveled to Cambodia. On the fifth day of taking the pill, I got really sick. I figured it was the pill, and stopped taking it. I felt better with-

The doctor believes I may have gotten sick from something other than the medication. So he suggested I take Malarone for 10 days while I’m home and safe in my own neighborhood. Thus, the malaria prophylaxis. So far, so good. If the test goes well, I’ll take the pills every day during the trip. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even the prophylaxis is only 90 percent effective, and travelers who visit African game parks are advised to wear cover-up clothing and to use repellant with DEET.

All this anticipatory medication has made me rethink the entire enterprise of foreign travel these days, especially to places like India and Africa. Fear of mosquitoes, I realize, is a metaphor for all the dangers of such travel. When I read the newspaper, I realize that malaria is probably the least-worst thing that might happen on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Is there a vaccine against al-Shabaab?

It’s easy to make the argument for staying stateside. And some of our friends and

family are urging us to reconsider our plans. Here at home we have clean food, pure water and relatively safe streets. There is good oversight of public services and infrastructure and transportation. Our doctors are well trained and available. There’s no Ebola.

On the other hand, you probably won’t see a rhino in the wild unless you travel, and you definitely won’t see Cape Horn or the lemurs of Madagascar.

I think the desire to travel beyond the I-95 corridor, the willingness to put up with inconvenience and risk and cost and medications, has to do with one’s basic philosophy of life. Or perhaps it’s just foolishness; I’m not sure which. Maybe it even has to do with one’s sense of mortality. We can play it safe, or we can seek out new experiences. I find myself thinking about people who live in Mumbai or Mombasa, and I want to see what their lives look like up close. I want to see the colors of another culture. I want to see the children’s faces.

After all, you and I won’t get to do this dance again. While we’re out on the floor, shouldn’t we kick up our heels?

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

All this medication has me rethinking the entire enterprise of foreign travel.

nce again, a team with so much promise is near the bottom of the NL East.

Summer traditions aren’t always safe traditions

Fireworks are a fun summer spectacle the whole family can enjoy. Millions across the country gathered to watch these colorful displays light up the night sky last weekend and on Tuesday, and similar shows will continue all summer.

Unlike some other parts of the country, however, New York does not allow the purchase or use of fireworks by anyone who is not a licensed professional with a permit.

Not that this law stops anyone, however. It may be illegal to buy, use, sell or transport fireworks in the state, but it’s not hard to make a quick run to a nearby state like Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, where buying them is legal, and simply bring them back home.

“I know many New Yorkers are eager to celebrate Independence Day this year, but we must ensure our celebrations are safe and fun,” New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez has said. “Around this holiday, the biggest threats to safety are very close to home. The Fourth of July is one of the holidays with the highest number of accidents.”

No matter how they’re obtained, these pyrotechnics can be extremely dangerous. Every year, nearly 10,000 people around the country — many between ages 20 and

Our work continues in Albany

To the Editor:

It’s no secret that over the last several years, Albany’s one-party rule has been taking the state in the wrong direction. Higher taxes, increased spending, new mandates, and policies that favor criminals over community safety are just some of the actions forced on Long Islanders by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature and their supporters in Albany.

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24 — are treated for fireworks-related injuries. That’s one every hour of every day. The injuries can range from minor to severe burns and lacerations to the loss of limbs and, in rare cases, even death. While the use of firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, spinners and other fireworks is illegal and highly discouraged, there are still far too many people willing to take the risk. That’s why the state’s Division of Consumer Protection advises anyone handling fireworks take necessary safety precautions:

■ Follow instructions on the packaging.

■ Keep a supply of water nearby.

■ Light only one firework at a time.

■ Never attempt to relight a “dud.”

■ Never, under any circumstances, point or throw fireworks toward anything or anyone.

In some parts of the state, groundmounted and handheld sparklers — known for their shower of colored sparks and crackling sound — are permitted outdoors, provided they meet guidelines governing the amount of pyrotechnic material inside. But that doesn’t mean these sparklers are harmless and safe for children to use. They can heat up to 800

degrees — hot enough to melt gold — and can easily set fire to clothing or hair.

In Nassau County, it is illegal to use, possess or sell fireworks — including sparklers. Doing so without a permit can be punishable as a misdemeanor or felony, and can include fines of $1,000 or more, and possibly even jail time.

Not only are fireworks illegal to use and own, but they are also a nuisance for neighbors and pets. Loud noises can traumatize animals, and in some instances even set off car alarms. The incendiary devices can also lead to property damage and fires in addition to injuries.

Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend a summer night in the emergency room — or weeks of the summer in a hospital burn unit. Parents should talk with their children about the hazards that can occur when handling illegal fireworks.

To protect yourself and your family, celebrate responsibly by attending one of the dozens of licensed fireworks displays conducted by professionals across Long Island.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder also remind all of us that in the event that illegal fireworks are taking place in your neighborhood, call your local police precinct.

Threats to LGBTQ crowd loomed large this Pride month

each June, the LGBTQ+ community proudly celebrates our strength, unity and visibility during Pride month. From Hewlett to the Hamptons, Long Islanders joined their LGBTQ+ neighbors once again last month to honor our historic struggle for equality.

As usual, Long Island and New York showed up for Pride, but for many in our community, this year felt different.

A wave of bills targeting our rights have garnered widespread attention and outrage, sparking a dangerous rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents locally and nationally. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, nearly 500 such bills have been introduced in state legislatures so far this year.

In contrast, New York leaders are taking meaningful action on behalf of our community. Flanked by queer icons and elected officials from across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that will safeguard protections for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers – just moments

before marching in one of the world’s largest Pride celebrations.

While state leaders remain steadfast in their support, a largely unknown fight over our rights is currently playing out in federal courts, and it could have a devastating impact on the health of LGBTQ+ people here on Long Island.

In March, a decision by a federal judge in Texas, in Braidwood Management v. Becerra, ripped away nocost preventive health care from over 150 million Americans. If the decision is allowed to stand, health insurers will no longer be required to cover preventive screenings for serious conditions including HIV, cancer and heart disease.

In particular, the decision struck down access to PrEP, a life-saving medication that reduces the risk of contracting HIV from sex by 99 percent. PrEP is a key prevention strategy for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Siding with the plaintiffs — a group of anti-LGBTQ+ business owners — the judge found that the Affordable Care Act’s coverage of PrEP violates religious freedom, which will allow individual

insurers to deny access to it.

The Braidwood ruling came a month before the entire Long Island congressional delegation voted for a default plan that could have put 2.3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing access to Medicaid.

Both the Braidwood decision and the nation’s neardefault on its debt make clear that Long Islanders’ care is under attack. Unfortunately, when given the chance to show independence and protect vital health services, U.S. Reps. George Santos, Anthony D’Esposito, Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino instead fell in line with the House leadership’s devastating proposal.

This is a critical moment for the LGBTQ+ community, and the changes brought on by Braidwood present an existential crisis. Our community is disproportionately affected by HIV infections. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that the ruling could result in more than 2,000 entirely preventable HIV infections in the next year.

Here on Long Island, access to PrEP is crucial. Recent reports show that Nassau and Suffolk counties have the highest suburban rates of HIV infection in the state. A staggering 5,300 Long Islanders

Letters Framework

would also cut taxes for residents, control state spending, and create jobs by improving New York’s worst-in-the-nation business climate.

This plan is essential to change many of the factors that are leading New York in the wrong direction — reckless criminal justice policies, runaway spending, and high taxes — and we will continue to fight for its passage.

We protected our suburban quality of life and worked in a bipartisan manner to defeat Hochul’s plan to override local zoning laws and force the construction of high-density, highrise housing within a half-mile radius of Long Island Rail Road stations. Under this proposal, residents of single-family would have seen apartment buildings put up next to their houses, eliminating our communities’ ability to determine for themselves how they grow, and virtually destroying the suburban character of our neighborhoods — the very reason many of us decided to live here in the first place.

Faced with the latest state budget in 13 years and spending that has increased by 35 percent under one-party rule in just five years, we spoke out, and voted against some other completely misguided proposals that are moving the state in the wrong direction, including Hochul’s plan to ban natural gas in newly constructed homes; congestion pricing, which is just another tax on commuters; the Clean Slate Act, which enables convicted felons to hide their criminal backgrounds; public financing of campaigns; legislation providing free health care benefits to illegal immigrants; and radical changes in election laws and the way Long Islanders cast their votes in local elections.

We continued the fight for more affordable water for South Shore residents by introducing legislation to provide state funding for the South Nassau Water Authority to fulfill its mission to study, negotiate and report on a possible transition from Liberty Water, a private, for-profit company, to public water so voters can make an informed decision — just as the

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live with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis.

If the Braidwood ruling is allowed to stand, many LGBTQ+ Long Islanders, especially those struggling to make ends meet, people of color and people with disabilities, will instead decide to forgo basic preventive services like PrEP simply because they can no longer afford them. While 66 percent of eligible white people in America are prescribed PrEP, just 16 percent of eligible Hispanics and 9 percent of eligible Blacks are prescribed the lifesaving drug. The Braidwood ruling will inevitably worsen existing disparities in New York and on Long Island.

Legal experts have highlighted that the Braidwood case was brought on by opponents of the ACA. Despite 79 percent of Americans supporting no-cost preventive care, Republicans in Congress continue to wage a war against the ACA, even as 214,000 New Yorkers rely on it.

On Long Island, we need Santos, D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota to stand up against this dangerous and deeply unpopular ruling. If they don’t, LGBTQ+ Long Islanders and our families will have to fight for our right to access life-saving health care next Pride Month.

David Kilmnick, Ph.D., is the president and founder of the New York LGBT Network, and assistant professor and chair of the Online MSW Program at the University of South Florida.

state is already providing for the North Shore Water Authority for the same purpose.

We successfully delivered-much needed funding for local food banks to address food insecurity in our communities, a serious problem that is being worsened by sky-high inflation that is driving up food prices.

These are just a few of the actions we took this year

to put our state back on the right track. The session may be over, but our work isn’t done. We will continue standing up for the issues that matter most to our communities and hard-working taxpayers.

Rhoads, a Republican, represents the 5th Senate District

our state leaders are supportive, but it’s another story in the federal courts.

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STATE SEN. STEVE RHOADS

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