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Bridging the esports gap with older generations medical school, but her other son, Christopher, 20, is a professional gamer. Quinones-Smith wants parents to know that gaming doesn’t stop Karen Quinones-Smith said she hated the kids from doing what they want to do, but she teaches parents how to promote moderation and attraction video games had for her two sons. balance. But she continued buying them Quinones-Smith said parents games and accessories because should talk to their children about playing them was something they who they’re playing online, just like liked doing with their friends. they would talk to them about their After a while, the Levittown friends in school. Lear ning the mom started to understand the basic rules of the game is a way for strategies, the skills involved, and parents to keep the lines of commuthe joys of winning. She realized nication open with their kids. that she had been transformed into Although some may picture a an “esports mom” and started a gamer as a solitary person sitting company, Bridging the Gap in for hours in front of a computer, Esports, to educate other parents on KAREN they are not isolated, Quinonesthe industry. She even wrote a book QUINONES-SMITH on the topic, called “Confessions of Author of ‘Confessions Smith said. Her son can talk and laugh with the people he’s playing an Esports Mom,” which will be of an Esports Mom’ with, even if they’re not in the available in two weeks. same room, and he now goes on Quinones-Smith gave a primer on esports — short for electronic sports — at the trips with them to tournaments around the Levittown Public Library on Oct. 18, sponsored country. Skills learned in gaming are transferable to by the Levittown Community Council. Her eldest son, Brandon Smith, 21, is now in CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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It’s still rock ’n’ roll to Wantagh River of Dreams, a Billy Joel tribute band, played an energetic set of the piano man’s songs for an excited crowd at Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh last Saturday. Story, more photos, Page 3.

How could her 5-year-old wander home from school? By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Weeks after her son wandered away from a Wantagh elementary school, his mother is still looking for answers. Katie Matthies, of Wantagh, a mother of three children who attend Forest Lake Elementary, approached the podium during the public comments section of the district’s Board of Education meeting at Wantagh High School on Oct. 19. Speaking through tears, Matthies asked the board about an incident last month, when her 5-year-old son walked out of the school unattended and made his way

almost a third of a mile to their house. Since then, Matthies said, she has emailed the district at least once a week, inquiring about updates to security measures, and has been told by district officials that the incident was under review, a response she was not satisfied with. “The lack of response at the district level has really caused my family — and I’m sure other families in the district — to lose their trust in the district,” Matthies told the board, “and I just can’t even begin to express to you how awful it is to lose trust in the people that are in charge of taking care of your

children, and that has been the hardest part of this for me and my family by far.” According to Matthies, on the seventh day of kindergarten classes, her son asked to use the bathroom, and was sent unattended. He walked through three hallways, left the building through a front door near the main entrance and made his way home. He showed up on the residence’s security camera, accompanied by a neighbor, who was concerned about his safety. Both of his parents were away at work, so Katie Matthies called the school to alert them that her son had left the building, and the principal, Thomas

Burke, ran to the house to retrieve him. At the board meeting, Matthies asked the trustees to consider increasing the number of aids in the school, installing hard-wired alarms on the doors and revising district policy on the supervision of children. She said she wanted to hear from the board about the

changes it planned to make to enhance their safety. Superintendent John McNamara apologized to Matthies about the incident, and said that the district had conducted a full review immediately after it occurred. Officials reviewed protocols with staff, and tried to determine whether there had CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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Don’t expect politics as usual with Giangregorio By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

Michael Giangregorio doesn’t consider himself a politician, and that viewpoint, he says, has helped him look at his community differently than others who sat in his Nassau County Legislature seat before him. Prior to winning a special election earlier this year, Giangregorio was lobbying in Albany and Washington for research dollars, insurance reform, and new laws in an effort to make lives better for those in the disabled community. One of his sons is on the autism spectrum, and Giangregorio has spent years of his life advocating for access to services — such as schooling and health care — for people just like his son. In fact, a decade ago, Giangregorio’s commitment to making a difference in the autism community made him the Merrick Herald Person of the Year. And it’s that experience he says has created a unique perspective on being a county legislature. “I think I bring creativity to this position,” Giangregorio told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “I’m certainly not afraid to reach across and work with my colleagues for the betterment of the county.” Giangregorio also brings with him more than 30 years of experience in the financing industry. He is a vice president in JPMorgan Chase Co.’s corporate and investment bank segment. Yet, even though bring a county legislature is supposed to be a part-time job, Giangregorio says there is nothing part-time about serving constituents. And there is still a lot to do. “We’re just getting started,” Giangregorio said. Affordability is an important goal of his, and Giangregorio wants to keep property taxes as low as possible.

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Michael Giangregorio has spent years of his life advocating for the disabled community, and says his background brings a different set of eyes to the Nassau County Legislature. “We want to hold the line on taxes, and make sure Nassau County is affordable for young people,” he said. “I have a 24-year-old, and I would like him to be able to stay in Nassau County.” Safety is also important to Giangregorio, who wants the Nassau County Police Department supported with the best equipment necessary. The police department needs to maintains quality training programs, he said, which will help keep residents safe. Bias incidents, such as the antisemitic graffiti found at Chatterton School in Merrick over the summer, have occurred frequently throughout the county. The solution,

Giangregorio says, is to teach young people these incidents are not tolerated. “We’re seeing bullying on the uprise, and we’re seeing antisemitism on the uprise,” he said. “How do we (combat) that? By educating.” Such education breaks down stigmas, he added, and lets young people ask the questions they need to createa a better and welcoming environment. Speaking with constituents, Giangregorio has found quality of life remains a priority. He wants to maintain roads and curbs, and make sure there are proper stop signs and traffic lights everywhere they’re needed. “I want to maintain that suburban quality of life, and those are big issues,” Giangregorio said. “It is a concern throughout Nassau County, and it’s a concern I feel strongly about, and a concern I share with them. So, we will try and tackle as much as we could as best as we could to maintain that quality of life that we have here.” In addition to affordability and quality of life initiatives, Giangregorio wants to pursue grants for county projects, such as combatting the opioid crisis. No matter what his title or elected office, Giangregorio says he is a Nassau County resident and a person first. He believes in listening, hearing and working to improve things, and assures his neighbors he is not going anywhere. “I will stay in Nassau County,” Giangregorio said. “Higher up in office is not something I aspire to. I want to be local, and I want to make a difference locally.”

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Last Saturday, attendees at Temple B’nai Torah were treated to an exhilarating night of music. River of Dreams, a Billy Joel tribute band, played the hits of the Long Island piano man. John Cozolino, known for his authentic Joel persona, was joined by a talented ensemble of musicians onstage. The group put on a captivating performance that had the crowd singing and applauding throughout the night. It was a tribute show that provided guests with lovely renditions of Joel’s classic songs, and truly captured the essence of the legendary Long Island musician. –Charles Shaw

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Andy Segale, left, with Pepe Aquilino, John Lang, Glenn Thorp, John Cozolino, and Rocco Dapice. Attendees gather at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh to hear Billy Joel cover songs.

John Cozolino sings and plays the piano during a Billy Joel tribute show.

Drummer Glenn Thorp keeping a beat in River of Dreams, a Billy Joel tribute band.

Bassist John Lang laying down the rhythm at Temple B’nai Torah.

River of dreams, a Billy Joel tribute band, play the piano man’s hits in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

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replacements and other improvements been any breakdowns. Wireless alarms around the district. According to McNamara, capital projwere added to all of the doors at all three elementary schools, McNamara ects undergo a months-long budget review process, which involves numertold Matthies. The district also requested a security ous meetings, workshops, forums and focus groups, before a budreview by the Nassau Counget is finalized each spring. t y Po l i c e D e p a r t m e n t , “I can’t just say, ‘We’re Board President Adam Fishgoing to allocate a million er said. The department dollars in expenses’ without conducted a walk-through that going through the of the school, and, Fisher board and the review prosaid, would use the informacess,” he said. tion to draft a report with After the meeting, Matany recommendations it thies said she was not satismay have for the district. f i e d w i t h t h e b o a r d ’s As for Matthies’ answers. “He didn’t say anyrequests, McNamara said thing about new policies,” they would be expensive to she said of McNamara’s implement. “Staffing responses. “He reviewed requests — several hundred current protocols, and that’s thousand dollars in staffing concerning for me.” requests,” he said. “HardWireless alar ms, Matwired alarms in all of our thies maintained, while doors — several hundred good in the short ter m, thousand dollars in aren’t an adequate longrequests just in a building KATIE MATTHIES ter m solution, and she alone.” resident wasn’t satisfied with the The district pays for board’s response about the facilities upgrades, such as safety and security, with its capital cost of additional aids. “I’m not saying there needs to be an reserve fund, McNamara explained, which is currently being used on proj- aid in every room,” she said. “There can ects such as the replacement of the be one aid for three classes.” Despite her frustration with district scoreboard at Wantagh High School, roof re placements, exterior door officials, however, Matthies said that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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Last month, Katie Matthies’ 5-year-old son walked out of Forest Lake Elementary School unattended and showed up at their house, roughly a third of a mile away. At a recent Board of Education meeting at Wantagh High School, Matthies asked about future policies to keep children safe. Principal Burke, security, and the Forest Lake building staff have gone above and beyond to make her feel safer about the situation, and have helped her and her son re-establish a relationship with the school.

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In office since 2006, McKevitt still loves the job By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Those who live in East Meadow and some surrounding communities have had many years to get to know Thomas McKevitt. The Republican was first elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2017, but McKevitt spent over a decade before that serving many of the same constituents as an Assemblyman. Now with a redrawn district, McKevitt — if re-elected — will now includes all of East Meadow and Salisbury, as well as part of North Levittown. In preparation for serving a bit of a new constituency, McKevitt has been out in the community, getting to know and meeting new people. And he’s ready to get to work His first focus if re-elected in November? Safety. “Whenever I go and have community meetings, I’ll say the biggest issue you have more than anything else is people running stop signs,” McKevitt told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s not some sort of stranger from somewhere else — it’s people in your own neighborhood.” One encouraging aspect of all that, however, is the Nassau County Police Department. By this time next year, the force will have nearly 100 new officers, McKevitt said, which could tremendously help with traffic safety. “Our manpower will be at the highest level in decades,” he said. “I think traffic enforcement is what we really need at this point.” It’s not just stop signs, though. It’s also cell phones and other forms of distractions on the roads that lead to more accidents and deaths. “I am really going to try and set up an awareness campaign, because you know what? We’re talking about peo-

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Thomas McKevitt has held public office since 2006, and says he truly enjoys helping the people he serves. ple’s lives, kids on the street,” he said. “People just have to learn to be respectful to each other.” Eisenhower Park will see some upgrades over the next year or two, thanks to the T20 Cricket World Cup. A temporary stadium will be built in the park for games next June, and McKevitt said the county ensured residents who normally rent fields during this time will not be displaced. And if they are? New accommodations were made. Revenue from the tournament will tremendously help Eisenhower, he said. The batting cages — which have been closed for years — will be completely rebuilt. A

playground, called “All the Children Play” — which has accommodations for special needs youth — will also be redone. “At the end of the day, the Cricket World Cup is going to give us the funding to drastically increase Eisenhower Park,” McKevitt said, “as well as not deprive anyone of its use.” Throughout his district — catalytic converter thefts remain a major issue. “We’re finding that many, many of these thefts are coming from Newark, New Jersey,” McKevitt said. “They’re coming to New York to commit crimes, because the interesting thing that happens in New Jersey is, you commit crimes, you go to jail. That doesn’t happen in New York anymore.” Citing the rainstorm last month that dumped eight inches of rain in parts of Long Island leading to widespread flooding, McKevitt said climate change is here, it’s real, and the county is working on infrastructure improvements to combat future storms. Nearly 100-year-old drains can be costly to fix, however, and Nassau needs the support of federal and state dollars to see those improvements through. “This is my 11th election,” McKevitt said. “But I still love the job. I still love helping people. When you’re able to go and help a person — whether it’s a problem with their tax bill or even just getting a pothole fixed — it’s a great feeling. And something I’ve been doing for a long time, and hope to continue doing.”

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As a lifelong Levittown resident, John Ferretti says he knows what the community needs to thrive. When he’s not writing laws as a Nassau County Legislator, Ferretti is an attorney serving clients in both personal injury and real estate law. And he is no stranger to county work. Prior to his first term as a county legislator in 2018, Ferretti was the chief deputy county clerk in Nassau. For Ferretti, it is important to connect with his constituents. “I think that you just need to be out there and be available,” he said. Ferretti says he has written numerous bills as a county legislator that improved the safety of the county. He recently wrote legislation intended to deal with so-called “bike ride-outs,” where young adults would ride bikes at full-speed at oncoming cars, veering off at the last second in some form of a game of chicken. With the new law, the Nassau County Police Department has the power to confiscate bikes, and charge “rideout” perpetrators with a misdemeanor. It’s not about arresting children, Ferreti says, but deter them. And all of it has made a difference. Ferretti says there have not been complaints in his community about rideouts since the law was put into effect. Ferretti also introduced “Benny’s Law.” requiring dog owners to alert neighbors if their pet has been judicially determined as “dangerous.” Ferretti also wrote a bill intended to provide treatment for veterans arrested for a minor crime, and has sponsored a bill requiring anyone younger than 18 to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. Keeping communities safe is Ferretti’s top priority,

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John Ferretti says keeping communities safe and property taxes low are keys to keeping younger generations in Nassau County. Those are areas he plans to continue to focus if re-elected to another term. and he says he wants to make sure the police departments are properly staffed and funded. He believes state and federal governments are doing the antithesis of keeping communities safe, and opposes criminal justice reforms coming from Albany, specifically bail reform. “When you have somebody coming in and committing petty crimes, and you arrest them, they are literally let out immediately,” Ferretti said. The county legislator also believes in green technolo-

gy and renewable energy, but says embracing it should be a gradual process — not an immediate one. Ferretti says he has introduced legislation that would install solar panels and electric charging ports for county buildings and cars. “When there’s an opportunity to go green,” Ferretti said, “why not?” While there is a cost in investing in renewable energy, he added, it’ll pay off in the long haul and do well for the environment. “As a Republican — which I am — and a conservativeminded person,” Ferretti said, “I think that my side has to get away from this idea that you’re not a Republican if you’re driving a Prius.” The legislator wants to maintain the sense of community he had while growing up in Levittown, and is opposed to taking away zoning from local control while urbanizing the suburbs. “There’s no space to build high rises,” Ferretti said. “We sure as hell should not be eliminating zoning and allowing multifamily dwellings.” For Ferretti, making communities an affordable place to live doesn’t happen by building accessory dwellings, but by keeping property taxes under control. It’s key to keeping younger generations in Nassau County. “So far, I think I’ve done those things in my area,” Ferretti said, “but we’ve got more work to do. And that’s why I continue doing this.”

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MacArthur homecoming carries on Another rainy weekend on Long Island, but that didn’t stop MacArthur High School from putting on a homecoming filled with school pride. Last Saturday, MacArthur students packed into the high school gymnasium in Levittown to put on their homecoming. What was supposed to be an event to take place outside, the festivities were moved indoors, but that did not diminish the energy of the students and staff at Macarthur. The MacArthur General greeted the crowd as they entered the building, and the school marching band entertained all those who came to support the students. The pride of MacArthur High School was on full display as the festivities continued despite the rain. –Charles Shaw

MacArthur principal Joseph Sheehan and the MacArthur General greeted the crowd at the MacArthur homecoming. Emma LaRosa Sims, a 3rd grader at Abby Lane School, practices her cheers at the MacArthur homecoming.

Adylnd Galgano, Scarlett Tripi, both age 7 and Colin Galgano, age 8 salute during the playing of the National Anthem before the start of the MacArthur homecoming festivities that were held in the gym due to the rain.

The MacArthur HS 2023 Homecoming King and Queen, Asastasia Angelakis and Tyler Bonsignore.

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Wantagh’s late goal clinches playoffs By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Elmont Senior Volleyball WILLIAMS ETCHED HERSELF into the Elmont girls volleyball record book Oct. 16 as the Spartans racked up another victory to improve to 12-2. The third-year setter racked up 32 assists in a sweep of Plainview, giving her 1,000 for her career. The performance also vaulted Williams to the top of the Nassau County assist list this season with 496. A captain, she was an All-County selection and team MVP last season.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 26 Girls Soccer: Class B semifinals at higher seed .............TBA Girls Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA Boys Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA

Friday, Oct. 27 Girls Soccer: Class A semifinals at C.S. Harbor ..............TBA Football: Seaford at East Rockaway .......................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Hewlett ................................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Oceanside ........................... 6 p.m. Football: Uniondale at Plainview ..........................6:30 p.m. Football: West Hempstead at C.S. Harbor ................. 7 p.m. Boys Soccer: Class B final at Farmingdale College ... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Football: Baldwin at Freeport .................................... 2 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Carey ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Clarke at Roosevelt..................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Elmont ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Farmingdale at Hempstead ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Lawrence ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Garden City at Mepham ............................ 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Floral Park............................ 2 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Wantagh ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at Kennedy ................................... 2 p.m.

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Longtime Wantagh boys’ soccer head coach Tom Liguori has instilled a tradition to inspire his teams before playoff games showing clips of the 1992 state title team he played on that marked the last time the Warriors won a championship. It has been awhile since Liguori has been able to dust out the video and for most of the team’s must-win regular season finale it appeared the wait would continue before some late heroics ensued. With time winding down and needing a goal to extend its season, Damien Crowley deflected in a long throw-in off his chest into the net from Jack Dankenbrink with just 30 seconds remaining for a dramatic 2-1 home win Oct. 17 against Friends Academy that clinched the final playoff spot in Class A for Wantagh (5-53). It marks Wantagh’s first postseason appearance since it reached the county semifinals in 2017. “Talk about dramatic not only getting in but getting in in the remaining seconds,” Liguori said. “It was so surreal and a great, great feeling.” The Friends match followed back-toback losses to North Shore (2-1) and Locust Valley (2-0) where the Warriors missed out on a chance to clinch that long coveted playoff spot. It came three weeks after a 3-0 loss to Friends, which was eliminated from playoff contention with its loss to Wantagh in the rematch. Wantagh reached the postseason in large part due to its strong defensive play with five shutouts and holding teams to a goal or less in eight matches. The backline has featured strong contributions by John Nocera, Crowley, Logan Jaramillo, Gianluca Stornello, Patrick Iskander and Nico Petrocelli as defensive central midfielder. James Ackermann has emerged as the starting goalkeeper after previously splitting time with Zach Henglein before an injury cut short his season. Ackermann stepped up big in a crucial 1-1 draw with Locust Valley on Sept. 21 with eight saves. Justin Catanzaro assured Wantagh came away with a point

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Goalkeeper James Ackermann emerged as Wantagh’s starter and proved vital in its first playoff appearance since 2017. by scoring the tying goal with just three seconds left. “In the end that was a real important point for us,” Liguori said. “They are the cardiac kids.” The offense features multiple weapons led by Jared Fernandez, who leads the team with eight points, Alex Barberio, Joshua Henriques and Jesse Vanorden. Senior Kevin Kramer, who earned AllCounty honorable mention honors last year and is co-captain with Vanorden, missed most of the season with hamstring injury before returning to action in the Locust Valley game on Oct. 13. The Warriors first playoff game in six

years will be a stiff challenge at top-seeded Floral Park on Tuesday in the quarterfinals after press time with a win advancing Wantagh to the semifinals on Sunday at Farmingdale State. Floral Park (9-0-1) opened the season with seven straight shutouts and has only surrendered four goals on the season, but Liguori hopes seeing championship moments from the 1992 team will provide inspiration for an upset. “We will show them clips of the 92 state championship team that the alumni have made to pump them up in the days leading up to the big game,” Liguori said. “They’re excited for the opportunity.”

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other areas of life, including hand-eye coordination and teamwork. As a medical intern, Quinones-Smith’s eldest son was able to easily use a robotic arm, required during some surgeries, because controlling it is similar to using a gaming control. During gaming, the video screen is called a map, and players have to keep track of where their team members and opponents are, and any obstacles. This is

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a skill valued by air traffic controllers, who, according to Quinones-Smith, are looking to recruit members from the gaming community. First popularized in the 1970s, the gaming industry has been exploding everywhere, gaining momentum during the pandemic because gaming could continue throughout a time when people were staying home. Stanford University held the first video game competition in 1972, with the winner receiving a subscription to Rolling Stone magazine. Eight years later, Atari held a tournament with 10,000 competitors. Quinones-Smith went to her first professional gaming tournament in 2018 at Barclay’s Center. Having no idea what to expect, she brought a book, but she said watching the games was so electrifying and fun that she did not end up reading it. Teams have sponsors, just like in regular sports, and players get a salary. They can also get paid for endorsements. The tournament at Barclay’s Center was live, but games were simultaneously streamed on Twitch, an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more. Another social platform used by gamers is called Discord, where users have the ability to communicate in private chats or as part of communities called “servers.” Being on Discord is a must for gamers looking for coaches, or coaches looking for gamers with specific skills to add to their teams. Many high schools feature esports clubs and teams, and Quinones-Smith is trying to spread the word on Long Island, where esports are not as popular as they are in the rest of the country. If a student excels at esports and has a coach, the coach can give the student a recommendation when applying to colleges. Many colleges feature esports programs, which can range from simply a club to a varsity team, to classes in aspects of esports, such as esports management, broadcasting, videography, content creation, marketing and event planning. Quinones-Smith, as part of her business, can provide students with a list of questions when applying to college to determine if the level of esports activity at the school matches the level of the student’s interest. Many SUNY schools have esports programs, and Yale, Harvard and Brown are just a few of the schools that offer them as well. Parents and students should know that scholarships for esports are also available at many schools, with some covering the full tuition, QuinonesSmith said. For those participating in tournaments, 90 percent of colleges allow students to keep any tournament winnings, while others put the winnings back into the esports programs. Quinones-Smith, who started her business with a mission, based on her own experience with her sons, encouraged parents to “transform their (kids’) love of gaming into career pathways.”

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SuperviSor — Town of HeMpSTeAD on the issues: said he has heard frequently from Donald X. Claving is residents that they seeking reelection as appreciate the way supervisor of the officials in the Town Town of Hempstead. of Hempstead work Clavin was first across the political elected supervisor in aisle. 2019, and was “When residents re-elected in 2021. look at D.C. or up in The Republican served Albany, all they see 18 years as the town’s Donald is dysfunction,” receiver of taxes. Clavin said. “In the Clavin’s top issue is Clavin Town of Hempstead, taxes. He said he is Party: Republican, we work together, proud of keeping Conservative and we are a taxes low while bipartisan maintaining services. government.” “We’ve maintained Clavin said he wants to taxes while enhancing services,” continue to create smart housing Clavin said. in the right communities while “In my first four budgets, we’ve addressing critical infrastructure either frozen or cut taxes. And, throughout the town. at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together.” Clavin said if reelected he would continue to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the town for all residents. He

housing apartments. on the issues: Nicks also she Olena Nicks is a would increase remarkably-driven transparency and person focused on accessibility helping her throughout the community. She town. Hempstead, serves with her local she added, must fire department, provide materials in library board, and multiple languages, school district. and improve its Nicks, a Democrat, website. Olena is making her second Similar to tax run for town-wide Nicks workshops offered office, after an Party: Democrat, throughout the unsuccessful Working Families town, Nicks wants to campaign for clerk in create seminars in 2021. multiple languages Nicks said one of to better reach more people. her main ideas is for Hempstead She also wants to expand the to address housing needs for all. town’s use of social media — and Nicks is in favor of creating make it, too, available in housing in the right multiple languages — to give communities, not simply people quick recaps of board dumping apartment complexes meetings and important notices. in every neighborhood, or She also favors having board neighborhoods already saturated meeting agenda and minutes with apartments. To that end, if posted online in more languages elected, Nicks would create a than just English. community task force to identify proper locations for affordable

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“Unfortunately, the only mailings that Susan Cools has run we’ve been receiving her campaign for lately are very Hempstead Town Clerk expensive,” Cools said. on a platform of They are “very large, transparency — color, glossy postcards, something she says is telling us to oppose the currently lacking with things that Gov. (Kathy) the current town clerk, Hochul is doing.” and which she wants to Cools has nearly four restore. decades of community President of the Susan service under her belt, Baldwin education Cools including not one, but board, Cools believes it’s five stints as president important for taxpayers Party: Democrat of the Baldwinto know how their Rockville Centre Rotary money is spent, and it’s Club. She also spent the job of the clerk to time the parent ensure they find out. association where her kids went to “One of the biggest problems in the school Town of Hempstead is that eight out “I’ve worked very hard to work for of 10 people — you ask if they know the community, and even surrounding what the Town of Hempstead does, communities, throughout the entire people don’t know,” she says. “If you time I’ve lived in New York,” she said. ask them if they have any idea what Becoming town clerk would be the service that their tax money goes to, next logical step in Cools’ political most people don’t know. And I think career. But she says that’s not the only that’s unfortunate.” And there are ways local electeds reason she’s running. can reach out to constituents, Cools “I just think that there’s always said. And two of them are as simple things that can be done to help as social media, and the old U.S. mail. improve a system,” she said.

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her office moving, and even officiated those Many might see Kate weddings over Zoom. Murray as the great Murray implemented woman who has presided a sticker-less parking over many a marriage in pass system she piloted Nassau County over the in Oceanside, and even past several years, but she implemented ways for has a track record in people to register their politics that goes back license plates online quite a bit — and with — and have public some extraordinary safety officers check accomplishments along Kate plates digitally — to the way. Murray ensure vehicles using In fact, this current run the system are as clerk wasn’t even Party: Republican, registered. Murray’s first time in the Conservative She’s also responsible position. That was for the town’s “Oneactually in 2002 — until Stop Passport Shop,” she was elevated to town and pushed for the construction of a supervisor a year later. It was a $6 million facility for Hempstead’s position she held until 2016, before Anchor program that would make returning to the clerk’s office. way for aquatic, athletic, theatre and Before that, she was the first social programs. woman from the area to be elected to She has stayed close to her the Assembly — a position she held Levittown roots, remaining active with until 2001 — and even made a run for the historical society there, as well as Nassau County District Attorney in 2015, losing to Madeline Singas. Kiwanis and the Levittown Murray has touted her role in Community Council. She’s also a keeping Hempstead going, even member of Irish-Americans in when times were rough, like during Government and the Irish Repertory the coronavirus pandemic. She kept Theatre.

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understand their taxes, how they can reduce Jeanine Driscoll has their tax burden, and spent more than 30 years discovering where practicing law while exactly their money raising five children with goes. her husband, Dan, in Driscoll earned their Bellerose home. degrees from The Family is important to Catholic University of Driscoll, whose father America in Washington immigrated from as well as Fordham Venezuela, to raise her University School of and her three siblings in Jeanine Law in Manhattan. Queens. Driscoll She was president of On top of all that, the Junior Women’s Driscoll has also been Party: Republican, Club of Bellerose, as Conservative Hempstead’s receiver of well as the Floral Park taxes — a role she hopes Memorial PTSA. She voters will continue to also was part of the entrust to her when they Floral Park-Bellerose school district’s go to the polls for early voting, and budget advisory committee, and well the election itself next month. as the strategic planning committee. Driscoll’s top priority, according to If re-elected, Driscoll says she will her website, is to continue enhancing continue working to put Nassau services offered by her office in what County “in the right direction,” while she describes as a fiscally responsible fostering the well-being of all the manner. She says she is committed to communities, and the people who live reducing spending all while running within them. an efficient and responsive office at the service of taxpayers. That will come through continued seminars she’s been hosting through her time in office, helping people

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think it was wise for Hempstead to pull so Michael Reid is a much money from its retired hospital EMS reserves to fund the supervisor who has budget. worked as an instructor In fact, Reid said the for what is now town could save money Northwell Health, and by cutting down on also for New York City’s mailings. 911 system. When he was named But what he’s wanted a Herald Person of the the most in the past few Year in 2015, Reid was years is a chance to serve Michael lauded for his work the people of his Reid founding the Bellmorecommunity — this time Merrick Heroin Task as the new receiver of Party: Democrat Force, and even taxes for the Town of becoming a certified Hempstead. trainer in administering Reid has run for other Narcan — an opioid offices in the past, antidote that can potentially stop a including the Hempstead Town heroin overdose. Council in 2015, and a pair of runs for What also got attention for Reid the Assembly, losing both times to during that first election for the David McDonough. Hempstead Town Council was his During his town council run, Reid commitment to running a clean expressed concern about the heroin campaign. epidemic on Long Island, and has “Lately, too many news stories made it clear he has no sympathy for drug dealers. about elected officials show that some But more on the financial front, he involved in politics are less interested did mention that while he was OK in helping the community, and more with how the town managed its interested in helping themselves,”he finances at the time, Reid did not said at the time.

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is the highest rating you can have.” The incumbent town Parks have been councilman for District 5 renovated, thanks to spent over 20 years in law Carini’s efforts, enforcement, and something he feels is worked locally in necessary and again Wantagh and Seaford improves one’s quality with homeowners of life. He spearheaded associations to tackle key, the town’s quality of quality of life issues that life taskforce. Every impact Hempstead’s weekday, dedicated towns. Christopher crews travel around the These values followed Carini Hempstead Town, Carini into office, when remove graffiti, collect he was first elected in Party: Republican, trash and debris, and 2019. Conservative take down illegal He’s spent his first signage from utility term fighting to keep poles, fences and more. taxes low and seeing “Quality of life — I keep expanding infrastructure improvements through, on that,” he said. “If your things that improve the well-being of neighborhood looks bad, you don’t neighborhoods from Seaford to Point feel good about your neighborhood.” Lookout. Carini’s says he kept his promises “Since I’ve been in office, we have coming into office four years ago, and held the line on taxes,” Carini told the his constituents should expect nothing Herald. “We are proposing another less of him moving forward, if budget for 2024 that will hold the line re-elected. on taxes, and actually shrink our budget down to 2021 status. Because “I think I delivered on every one of our sound budgeting and our 25 one of my campaign promises,” he percent reserve that we have, we now said, “and I am going to continue with have a Triple-A bond rating — which that in the future.”

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owners and my community to obtain It’s Jasmine Peña’s first licenses and permits,” time running for office, she said, “specifically but for years, she’s been for those that are not highly involved in the able to defend Freeport community. themselves in the The first-generation English language. As a American and college council member, I graduate is a small would have more business owner, and power to do so — to decided to run because give them the proper she felt Freeport was not Jasmine resources.” well represented in the Peña She’s also hoping to Town of Hempstead. see a more transparent “We have a large Party: Democrat board, if elected. minority,” she said, “and “The town council, I we don’t have the want to say, is diverse,” proper representation in she said. “But as far as the Town of interacting with the community and Hempstead.” keeping them involved, I feel like it’s “We have a large minority and we always vague. I only wish for more don’t have proper representation.” transparency, or at least for us to see Peña attended Baruch College and them as one of us.” works as a financial analst with She said she wants more people Mizuho Securities. She owns a like her to get involved. landscaping company that services the “I feel like a lot of the people that Plainview-Syosset area, and a deli, have been in politics have been there Peña Food Center, that she runs with for a long time, and are not openher mom in Freeport. minded to current issues,” she said. “I Working with small business am going to my best to represent our owners is important to her. constituents.” “I’ve been helping small business

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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Removal of Small City School Districts from Special Constitutional Debt Limitation The proposed amendment to Article 8, Section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

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Legislator — Nassau County, 4th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 4

Alexis N. Pace (D)

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Patrick C. Mullaney (R,C)

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Biju Chacko (D)

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Seth I. Koslow (D)

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Joseph A. Baker (R,C)

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Legislator — Nassau County, 6th District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 6

Debra S. Mulé (D,WFP)

Matthew W. Malin (D)

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Benjamin Jackson (R,C)

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Joshua Alexander Lafazan (D)

Legislator — Nassau County, 7th District Legislator — Nassau County, 1st District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 1

Scott M. Davis (D)

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Tanvir Ahmad (D)

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Howard J. Kopel (R,C)

Michael J. Lucchesi (R,C)

Legislator — Nassau County, 2nd District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 2

Siela A. Bynoe (D,WFP)

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Karin B. Campbell (R,C)

Legislator — Nassau County, 11th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 11

Delia M. DeRiggi-Whitton (D)

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Legislator — Nassau County, 12th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 12

Sheharyar Ali (R,C)

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John F. Stalzer (R,C)

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Carrie Solages (D,WFP)

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George Maragos (D)

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Michael J. Giangregorio (R,C)

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actual ballot, but a composite of several sample ballots so as to reflect all the districts within the communities covered cific candidates for individual communities are identified in blue. Complete reporting on candidates running in districts covered by the

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County, 13th District

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Thomas McKevitt (R,C)

Town Council — Hempstead, 5th District

Supervisor — Town Of Hempstead Supervisor — Ciudad de Hempstead

Olena Nicks (D,WFP)

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C. William Gaylor (R,C)

Jasmine Peña (D)

Donald X. Clavin Jr. (R,C)

County, 14th District

strito 14

Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 5

Ayuntamiento — Long Beach Vote For One (1)

Susan E. Cools (D)

Kate Murray (R,C)

County, 15th District

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Elizabeth M. Treston (D) Tina M. Posterli (D,WFP) James E. Hodge (D)

Vote for Three (3)

Brendan P. Finn (R,C) Christopher E. Fiumara (R,C) Michael G. Reinhart (R,C)

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John Ferretti (R,C)

Receiver Of Taxes — Town Of Hempstead Receptor De Impuestos — Ciudad De Hempstead

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Christopher J. Carini (R,C)

City Council — Long Beach

Clerk — Town Of Hempstead Secretario - Ciudad de Hempstead

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Michael F. Reid (D)

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Jeanine C. Driscoll (R,C)

Supervisor — Town Of Oyster Bay Supervisora — Ciudad de Oyster Bay

Jared S. Behr (D)

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Joseph S. Saladino (R,C)

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Samantha A. Goetz (R,C)

Town Council — Hempstead, 2nd District Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, 2nd Distrito Vote for One (1)

Lawrence E. Nedelka (D)

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Thomas E. Muscarella (R,C)

Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R,C) Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 3 Vote for Six (6)

Kevin P. Maccarone (R,C) Jack Mancusi (R,C) Barbara A. Peebles (R,C) Roni Sue Jenkins (R,C) Grady M. Farnan (R,C) Michael I. Ktistakis (R,C)

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Susan G. Mintz (D)

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Richard L. LaMarca (R,C)

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Ingrid G. Izaguirre (D)

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Vincent Macchio (D)

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Jeffrey P. Pravato (R,C)

Melissa L. Miller (R,C)

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Darien D. Ward (D)

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Laura A. Ryder (R,C)

Ravin R. Chetram (D) Danielle M. Medeiros (D) Sydney K. Martin (D)

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awareness campaign, because driving Thomas McKevitt has distractions, like cell held public office since phones, are costing 2006, first as a State people their lives. Assemblyman, before “We’re talking about becoming the Nassau people’s lives, kids on County legislator for the street,” he said. District 13 in 2017. “People just have to If re-elected in learn to be respectful to November, he’ll be each other.” serving some new McKevitt supports communities, including Tom the plans to bring the Salisbury and parts of McKevitt T20 Cricket World Cup North Levittown. to Eisenhower Park, and An advocate for Party: Republican ensured that people Age: 52 safety, he said this time Lives in: East Meadow who use the park, and next year, the Nassau those who live around County Police it, will not be majorly Department will be able impacted by the temporary stadium to direct more officers to traffic that’ll be built for June. control — which is needed. Revenue from the tournament in “Whenever I go and have East Meadow will also help the county community meetings,” he told the make improvements in the park, in Herald at a roundtable, “I’ll say the areas that have been neglected for biggest issue you have more than years. anything else, is people running stop “I still love the job, I still love signs. It’s not some sort of stranger helping people,” he said. “When from somewhere else — it’s people in you’re able to go and help a person ... your own neighborhood.” it’s a great feeling.” He wants to try and set up an

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Biju Chacko’s campaign could not be reached to provide further information on the candidate.

Matthew Pasternak’s campaign could not be reached to provide further information on the candidate.

serves as the vice president of JPMorgan & Michael Giangregorio Chase Co. brings a unique Affordability and perspective to his role as property tax County Legislator by management are among distancing himself from Giangregorio’s top traditional politics. In priorities. He envisions early 2023, he secured Nassau County victory in a special remaining affordable election, launching his for its young residents journey in local and families. government. Michael Community safety is Prior to his political Giangregorio another concern. career, Giangregorio was Giangregorio is engaged in lobbying Party: Republican, dedicated to ensuring efforts in Albany and Conservative that the Nassau County Washington. His Police Department advocacy revolved receives the necessary around securing support and equipment to maintain research funding, implementing high-quality training programs, insurance reforms, and passing bills ultimately fostering the safety of aimed at improving the lives of residents. individuals with disabilities. In response to recurring bias Giangregorio’s non-political incidents, such as antisemitic graffiti, perspective infuses creativity into his he advocates for education as a role. He emphasizes collaboration solution. Giangregorio believes in with colleagues to enhance the breaking down stigmas and county’s welfare. promoting open dialogue to create a With over 30 years of experience in more inclusive environment. the finance industry, Giangregorio

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notably led to a decrease in ride-out John Ferretti, a complaints within his dedicated Levittown community. resident and Republican Ferretti’s dedication candidate for reelection to safety extends to as Nassau County supporting law Legislator for District 15, enforcement agencies. is gearing up for a He firmly opposes bail fourth term, with a reform measures, strong focus on key believing that these issues central to his policies lead to the campaign. John immediate release of With a background in Ferretti individuals arrested for law as a personal injury petty crimes, which he and real estate attorney, Party: Republican, considers a risk to public Ferretti is no stranger to Conservative safety. the county’s legal and Ferretti advocates for administrative systems. gradual progress in this Prior to his current role, regard, emphasizing the importance he served as the Chief Deputy County of planning environmental Clerk in Nassau County. infrastructure projects, such as Ferretti’s campaign revolves around installing solar panels and electric several pivotal concerns, primarily charging ports for county buildings centered on enhancing community and vehicles. safety. He has authored multiple bills Ferretti also stands against the to improve the safety of Nassau elimination of zoning and County, including legislation urbanization, asserting such changes addressing dangerous bike ride-outs, alter the fabric of communities and which aimed to deter risky behavior diminish local control. of young cyclists. This approach has Matthew Malin’s campaign could not be reached to provide further information on the candidate.

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Let a mad scientist’s lair take over your home By Karen Bloom

he countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.

Prepare a disposable decorating bag with more green icing; cut a hole in point of bag (the size of tip 3)SO. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids. Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.

So, throw on a costume and act like a kid — with or without the kids. Transform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween goodies. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table, and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, some mocktails for the kids (and non-drinkers in your crowd) and, of course, treats.

Melted Witch Punch

Play mixologist with a perfect potion recipe featuring a few easy ingredients.

• 6 cups water • 1 cup white sugar • 1 (6 ounce) package lime-ﬂavored gelatin mix • 1 (46 ﬂuid ounce) can pineapple juice • 2 quarts orange juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 2 (2 liter) bottles chilled lemon-lime soda Mix water, sugar, and gelatin mix in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook at a boil, whisking frequently, until gelatin and sugar have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into gelatin mixture and transfer into resealable plastic bags. Place in freezer until slushy, about 4 hours.

Bring Frankenstein to life

It’s not a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy Frankenstein cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. • 6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix • 4 cups white ready-to-use decorator icing • Green food coloring • Black icing (in pouch with tips) • Large candy eyeballs Tools needed: • 6-by-3-inch round pan • 10-by-16-inch cooling grid • Cake plate • Cake leveler • 13-inch angled spatula • 12-inch disposable decorating bags Prepare cake according to instructions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid. Prepare green icing. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth. Use black pouch icing without tip to cover top of cake. Use tip of spatula to create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top.

The Brooklyn-based comedian is back with his latest off-Broadway comedy special, ‘Colin Quinn: Small Talk.’ Quinn is most widely known for political humor, but his ‘Small Talk’ comedy show has a different focus: the art of charisma. In his latest attempt at humor, Colin breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: personality. He has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people his whole life, and now he can wants to teach everyone how to stop sucking the energy out of the room. Quinn’s most recent stage show, 2021’s ‘The Last Best Hope,’ combined a similar premise (Quinn’s charisma) with his trademark political comedy, focusing on why his is a voice worth listening to in today’s social-media saturated age where everyone has a platform. Quinn has indeed built a sizable social media platform, with more than 500,000 followers on X — formerly known as Twitter — alone, but he’s a stalwart of the in-person New York City comedy scene, too. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

Spooky Graveyard Pie

Eventually the monster’s lair will lead out to the “graveyard.” Set the mood with this treat. • 3 cups (about 32) finely ground chocolate sandwich cookies, divided • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk • 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate morsels • 2 large egg yolks • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 8 chocolate filled vanilla wafer cookies • Black and purple decorator writing gels • Assorted Halloween candies Combine 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter in 9-inch pie plate. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and upsides of pie plate. Set aside remaining 1 1/2 cups crumbs for dirt topping. Whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat over mediumlow heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs. Press crumbs down gently. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Decorate cookie tombstones with writing gels as desired; let set. Insert tombstones around edge of pie. With spoon, mound cookie crumbs to form “fresh graves.” Decorate graveyard with candy to make the pie as spooky as you want it to be! Makes 8 servings.

Pink Talking Fish Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish, who visit the Landmark stage with their hybrid tribute fusion act. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar. PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd. The funky, dance-able layerings of The Talking Heads. The styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s ‘On The Run’ seamlessly ﬁtting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s ‘You Enjoy Myself.’ Perfectly placing Phish’s ‘Sand’ into the groove of The Talking Head’s ‘Slippery People,’ and more. Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings, and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni’s music evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time. Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style, her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first performed. $45, $39. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

See “Alabama Story,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Thursday through Saturday, oct. 26-28, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; panel discussion follows Sunday performance at 4:30 p.m., discussing book banning and censorship. Also online streaming show, Nov. 3. Kenneth Jones’ new play is based on the real life story of Emily Wheelock Reed, a librarian who defended a book that caused a minor uproar in 1959 Alabama. A gentle children’s book with an apparent hidden message stirs the passions of a segregationist state senator, just as the civil rights movement is flowering. A contrasting story of childhood friends — an African American man and a woman of white privilege, reunited in adulthood in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play. Nassau Community College’s LittleTheatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, email throff@ ncc. Edu or call (516) 5727676.

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Game time Join the JULIETS for Mahjongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, every Thursday, noon-4 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.). Open to women and men. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave. For more information email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or contact Beth Tikvah office at (516) 785-2445.

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Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Dog Days Weekend Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With dog parade and costume contest on Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Prizes awarded to best dog costumes, including Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Duo or Group, Funniest. Costume contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase for weekend events required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 27, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 30, noon1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.

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Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.

Food Drive Kiwanis Club hosts a food drive at King Kullen on Wantagh Avenue, on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The drive will benefit the St. Francis Food Pantry, St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry, and the Freeport Emergency Food Pantry. Support those who need assistance by donating household items, canned foods and baby necessities, along with other items. Gift cards and donations are also much welcome.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC3, Plaintiff, Against JOEL GETREU, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/17/2023, 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 on 11/13/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 2198 Willow Street, Wantagh, New York 11793, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, (unincorporated area) Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 57 Block 130 Lot 146 And 178. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $641,104.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004571/2016

This Auction will be held rain or shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/13/23 File Number: 18-301741 SH 142446

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ROBERT DEMA, et al, Defts. Index #602402/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 4, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a District 23, Section 63, Block 237, Lot 1468. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. JOHN B. RIORDAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100839 142612

Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 20, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 960 Barrie Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793-1702. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 280 Lot 0036. Approximate amount of judgment $458,503.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 002092/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 20, 2023 142577

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING 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 November 14, 2023 at 3:00 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. #100779 142430

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah Slade; Donald Slade, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 8, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage

Index #: 613975/2020 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not Individually, But Solely As Trustee For Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2019-1 Plaintiff, vs Public Administrator Of Nassau County, As Administrator Of The Estate Of Salvatore Vella, Robert Evans As Heir To The Estate Of Salvatore Vella, Glenn Robert Banner As Heir To The Estate Of Salvatore Vella, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group LLC, Capital One Bank USA NA, Discover Bank, LVNV Funding LLC A/P/O Sears, Unknown Heirs Of Salvatore Vella If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated,Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Vincent Vella As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, David Scotti As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Francine Scotti As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Janet Vella As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Brandon Vella As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Lisa Duncan As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Sharon Jernigan As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Amanda Freeman As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, Matthew Freeman As Heir To The Estate Of Heir Of Salvatore Vella, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS “John Doe #1” through “John Doe #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants,

persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 1991 Oakland Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs Of Salvatore Vella Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Eighth day of September, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated July 26, 2010, executed by Salvatore Vella (who died on April 2, 2016, a resident of the county of Okeechobee, State of Florida) to secure the sum of $682,500.00. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 35083, Page 551 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on August 25, 2010. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by a gap assignment executed April 26, 2016 and recorded on July 7, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 41345, Page 696. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed July 30, 2010 and recorded on October 4, 2010, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 35198, Page 515. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 26, 2016 and recorded on July 7, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 41345, Page 699. The mortgage was

subsequently assigned by an assignment executed December 17, 2020 and recorded on January 8, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2021-2370Book 44890, Page 1005. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed September 13, 2021 and recorded on September 30, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Instrument Number 2021-127424Book 45890, Page 437; The property in question is described as follows: 1991 Oakland Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: October 10, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 78229 142556 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Notice to Bidders Sealed proposals for the upgrade to the fire alarm system for Wantagh Fire Station #1, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of said district at District Administration Building at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 on or before November 8th 2023 at 12:00 p.m. and then at said office, publicly opened and read aloud. (In accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-a of the General Municipal Law) The information for bidders, general requirements of contract, form of proposal and specifications may be obtained at the office of the District Superintendent, located at 2045 Wantagh

Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793. The specifications will be available after October 16th 2023. Walkthrough of the fire station located at 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 may be arranged by contacting the district supervisor William Breslin at (516) 315-2877. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York or its duly appointed representative reserves the right to waive any informalities in or reject any or all proposals or any part of any proposal or to accept that proposal or any part of that proposal which in its judgment is for the best interest of the said fire district. No proposal shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wantagh Fire District and said proposal price shall be in effective for a period not less than sixty (60) days from date of proposal opening. Note: return sealed envelopes to be marked “Station 1 Fire Alarm Bid” Brendan J. Narell Superintendent Dated: October 17th 2023 142723 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE is hereby given that the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT will receive separate & independent bids for the following categories: Contract No. 1 – HVAC Rooftop Replacement & Related Work For the HVAC Replacement to the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT STATION #2 located at 844 Wantagh Ave, Levittown, NY 11756. A Mandatory pre-bid conference walkthrough for potential Bidders and other interested parties will be held on Monday, October 30th, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Wantagh Fire District Station #2 located at 844 Wantagh Ave, Levittown, NY 11756. Separate & independent bids must be received on or before Wednesday, November 8, 2023 @ 12:00 PM by the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT at the DISTRICT OFFICES located at 2045 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, New York 11793 at which time all bids received will publicly be opened and read aloud @ 12:00 PM in accordance with §103(2), of the General Municipal Law. No bids will be accepted thereafter. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings and specifications, may be obtained from the architect by contacting

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WANTAGH HERALD — October 26, 2023

HERALD SCHOOLS

Photos courtesy Wantagh School District Courtesy Seaford school district

Mandalay School speech-language pathologist Emily McCann met with students for a discussion about Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month.

Alex Calamia greeted Chelsea Corchia’s class.

For AAC Awareness Day, students were encouraged to wear their words, so Michele Izzo, left, and Peyton Tillotson chose shirts with inspirational messages.

kindergartners grow their knowledge of weather News 12 Meteorologist Alex Calamia visited Seaford Harbor Elementary School on Oct. 11, teaching kindergartners about the weather as well as one of his favorite hobbies – gardening. Calamia showed students pictures of different types of weather, then quizzed them on what attire people typically wear if it’s hot or cold, or sunny, raining or snowing. He also talked about how gardening is impacted by the weather. Students learned how different fruits grow,

including bananas, pineapples and watermelon. Other facts he shared with students were how rainbows are formed and how trees provide oxygen to humans and animals as the “lungs of the planet.” Throughout the year, kindergartners will be making their own weather forecasts, so Calamia’s visit gave them insight into how to predict weather and collect data. As a thank you, students presented him with a card and a plant.

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via phone: (631) 271 – 4432 and/or via email: nc@fgrelf.com starting on Monday, October 23, 2023. All bids must be accompanied by either a) a certified check payable to the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price, or b) a bond with sufficient sureties to be approved by the “Wantagh Fire District” in the amount of 5% of the bid price. If the bid is accepted, the bidder will enter into a contract in accordance with the bid and will furnish a suitable security bond in the sum of the amount of the contract, conditioned for the faithful and prompt

completion of the work specified in the contract. If the bidder neglects or refuses to execute the contract and furnish the bonds, the deposit of 5% of the bid price shall be forfeited and retained by the Wantagh Fire District as liquidated damages or, in the case of a bid bond, the Wantagh Fire District shall enforce payment of the bond for its benefit. Performance, Labor and Material payment bonds on the forms within the Specifications Book for the full amount of the contract are required and shall be included in the bid price. Exclude from all bids New York State Sales Tax on materials or supplies

purchased for this project. Pursuant to §220 of the Labor Law, the contract will contain a provision that every mechanic, laborer and workman employed in or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the prevailing rate of wages and provided with not less than the prevailing supplement which are set forth in the Bidding Documents. Bids are to be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope, which shall be clearly marked: Wantagh Fire District Station #2 3470 Park Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793 Contract No. 1 – HVAC

Rooftop Replacement & Related Work The Wantagh Fire District reserves the right to waive any informalities in, to accept or reject any or all bids, to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder or to advertise anew if in the judgment of the Wantagh Fire District it is in their best interests to do so. No bidder shall withdraw his bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof. By Order of The Board of Fire Commissioners Brendan J. Narell Superintendent 142722 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

To strengthen the communication skills of all students at Mandalay Elementary School in the Wantagh School District, speech-language pathologists Emily McCann and Jeanette Perucca visited classrooms on Oct. 11 for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month. This was a new initiative at the school to promote inclusiveness. “We recognize that everyone communicates a little differently,” McCann said. “By helping students communicate with each other, they can create new friendships.” McCann and Perucca noted that some children don’t communicate verbally and use other means such as sign language, communication boards or assistive devic-

es. Other students are naturally curious about peers who use nonverbal means, they explained, and the goal of AAC Awareness Day was to educate them. To raise awareness, they showed videos and read age-appropriate books including “A Day With No Words,” “Lucas the Lion Loves the Tiny Talker” and “Something to Say About My Communication Device.” Children learned how to sign the words “love,” “more” and “play.” They also designed their own assistive communication boards with words or phrases that are important to them. To coincide with AAC Awareness Day, Mandalay held its “wear your words” spirit day, and students and staff were encouraged to dress in clothing with words.

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A. The answer has two sides, like a doubleedged sword. First, yes, there are things you can do to your home to make it easier to insure. But the second part is applying the meaning of the word “reasonable.” Next, you have to understand that, like other forms of gambling, which is what insurance really is, do you have a chance to win back your money, your insurance payments, or your investment in your property to presumably reduce onte eeper the payments? Again, insurance is a legalized form of gambling, extensively regulated but sometimes loosely enforced. Many people say, when describing gambling casinos, that the house always wins in the end, and with a few exceptions, casinos rarely fail. Insurance companies have been hit with one disaster after another due to strange global weather that some deny is a trend, but those companies aren’t as care-less, and they invest heavily in statistical analysis, so you can bet that if they’re pulling out of certain areas, they know something. So, a “reasonable” investment to make your house easier or more attractive to insure often ends up being unreasonable, or is based on faulty assumptions. For example, you may add a steel roof and concrete composite siding as a more reasonable and less costly wind-resistance improvement, only to discover that the insurance company thinks you should still have raised your home, because they think flooding is a bigger and more frequent risk to insure. Add to that the fact, as some insurers will point out when you complain, that by making the improvements, you increase the cost of reconstruction. That’s a good argument, one you’ll never win. The same thing happens with alarm systems, fencing your property or removing trees that could fall on your roof. Make improvements that help you to recover more healthfully, safely and economically, for your own assurance. I am convinced, as you can see, that all the effort you put in is not universal in your neighborhood, and insurance companies look at whole areas, not just your home, for insurability. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a large and extremely indebted insurance company, funded with the help of tax dollars and losing billions. So before you make changes and improvements, remind yourself that you’re doing this for yourself, not to reduce insurance costs. As Walter Cronkite used to say when he signed off on his broadcast of “The CBS Evening News” when I was a kid, “And that’s the way it is.” Good luck with whatever you decide to improve.

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f ever there were a just war, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war with potential regional and global implications, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. That’s why I believe it is disgraceful and indefensible for so many in the media, in academia and in political circles to be suggesting, and acting as if, there were “two sides” to this war. As if Israel PETER has to defend its military action, KING and somehow it is the Palestinians in Gaza who are victims. The war began when Hamas launched a terrorist attack targeting Israel’s most innocent noncombatants, murdering children, women and the elderly, killing 1,400 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. These noncombatants were not “collateral damage.” They were Hamas’ intended victims. This was the ultimate in depraved terrorism. Israel has not only the legal and moral right to retaliate against

Hamas, but the moral obligation to defend its citizens by doing all it can to destroy Hamas. Yet with each passing day, we see media commentators, student demonstrators and morally challenged politicians such as U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan, anguishing over the plight of the Palestinians and the concern that Israel will “overreact” to a terrorist attack that resulted in the equivalent of 40,000 dead in the United States. Most shockingly, we saw the same cast of characters accept Hamas’ unsubstantiated claim that an Israeli rocket had destroyed a hospital in Gaza, causing more than 500 innocent fatalities. Some Americans are calling for a ceasefire. Unfortunately, President Biden added to the moral and strategic confusion when, during his meeting in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he referred to Hamas as the “other team” and cautioned Israel against overreacting. What has happened to our ability as a people to make moral distinctions and judgments and recognize the difference between good and evil, victim and assailant?

Would anyone have suggested in the days following the attack on Pearl Harbor that President Franklin D. Roosevelt call for a ceasefire with Japan, or that he and Gen. Douglas MacArthur assure the world that the United States would not overreact? Would FDR, then Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have been called on to ensure that they would observe the rules of war in combating Hitler? Would the media have felt obligated to give “both sides” of the story? To give equal time to Hitler and Japanese Emperor Hirohito? Would any American, let alone the president, have referred to Nazis or the Gestapo as the “other team”? Would the media have gone through the streets of Dresden, Hamburg or Berlin looking for civilian casualties, or taking at face value Nazi claims of American war crimes? The reality is that there will always be unintended civilian casualties in any war. This will be especially true in any war with Hamas, which intentionally locates its fighters, rockets and artillery in densely populated civilian areas. Unlike Hamas, Israel will make every effort to avoid civilian deaths,

f ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is this one.

and certainly won’t target noncombatants. Waging war against Hamas goes far beyond retaliation or revenge. Hamas must, to the greatest extent possible, be annihilated, to prevent future attacks on Israel’s citizens. Hamas is also a proxy for Iran, which is the largest state sponsor of terror in the world and an ever-growing military — and soon to be nuclear — threat to the region and the world. Hezbollah, headquartered just north of Israel in Lebanon, possesses over 100,000 rockets, and is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Iran. Israel is our strongest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East, the most volatile region in the world. This current war is not a battle for turf or bragging rights. It is a struggle that Israel is waging for itself and for all civilized peoples. Israel deserves our full, unqualified support for its own success and security, and the future of the world as we know it. It is also time for the United States to restore its sense of moral balance, and accept the reality that there can be no moral equivalence in this struggle between good and evil. Stand with Israel! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

Antisemitism in our schools is way too common

n May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences and incidents. I, and many of my task force colleagues, were horrified by some of the stories we heard. I am so proud of the students who came and AVI had the confiPOSNICK dence to speak up, knowing that what they said would be entered into the public record. The hearing was also recorded and covered by a number of media outlets. We heard horrendous stories, which included accounts of swastikas found on school property (in some cases left unaddressed for weeks) and antisemitic comments directed at Jewish students, among other things. What shocked me the most — and is

truly concerning — is how normalized and “casual” the antisemitism seems to be. In all my years of working to fight antisemitism and hate, I knew students were facing antisemitic incidents, but never thought it would be considered so normal among students in our local schools. Following the hearing, the task force convened a special meeting, which I had the honor to chair, consisting of superintendents and principals from a number of county school districts. This gave us an opportunity to learn what steps they are taking to combat antisemitism, both proactively and responsively. I heard many positive and encouraging remarks from the administrators in attendance, including two points that I believe we all must take to heart and implement. First, whenever an antisemitic or hateful incident occurs, the school must not attempt to hide the matter out of a concern for negative publicity. The school should instead be transparent, and notify the school community about the situation and outline how the

administration is addressing it. Schools need to identify both what the community can do to fight antisemitism and hate and outline concrete steps it is taking toward that end. Administrators who properly and promptly condemn and respond to antisemitism have friends in a number of groups, including my organization, StandWithUs, that are ready to support and partner with them, and to provide the resources and assistance they need. Second, as one superintendent made clear, there should be greater outrage when it comes to instances of antisemitism. Sadly, that is not always the case. For example, when students or visitors at school events spew antisemitic slurs and other hateful rhetoric, it is insufficient simply to tell the offenders to “be nice” and then continue the event in a business-as-usual manner. When something like this happens, the authorities responsible for the event should express outrage and stop the activity until the perpetrators are removed and all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the activity.

t’s not enough to just tell those who spew slurs at school events to ‘be nice.’

I understand that this kind of response doesn’t happen overnight. It happens only if the right boundaries and understanding are established. Antisemitism can be difficult to identify. Through the Special Legislative Task Force, StandWithUs and other groups have shared their clear commitment to fighting anti-Jewish bigotry. There are educational materials, policy recommendations, and training for administrators, teachers and students that focus on how to identify antisemitism and ways to address antisemitic incidents. As we continue the new school year, I hope our amazing schools in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the Northeast will take advantage of the resources being offered and commit to implementing best practices to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and equal educational opportunities for all students in these communities. Avi Posnick is the executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, and a member of the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.

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ctober marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first. A study conducted by State Farm found that one of every four pedestrian deaths on Halloween are children out walking between 6 and 7 p.m. And a vast majority of those deaths occur away from a crosswalk or intersection. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun, costumes and candy — not rides in ambulances. There are lots of cars on the roads, even when kids are trick-ortreating. And on this night it’s more important than ever to use crosswalks, look both ways, and stay on the sidewalks. Especially with the uptick in reckless driving the Herald has reported on in recent weeks in different neighborhoods. Also, wear bright, reflective colors, or add strips of reflective tape to costumes to make them more visible to passing vehicles. But that’s not all. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents to buy only flame-resistant costumes — generally made of fabrics like polyester or nylon — and to ensure that costumes

aren’t too long or too wide, which could cause our young ones to trip. Children should travel in groups accompanied by parents or responsible adults, and only knock on doors of welllit homes that have porch lights on. Instead of masks that can obscure your vision, use makeup and hats instead. Just be sure makeup is Food and Drug Administration-approved, especially anything applied on the face or around the eyes. And avoid decorative contact lenses that change eye color. All of these are warnings many of us have heard every year. But what about all that delicious Halloween candy? We all grew up hearing horror stories about razor blades in apples, and evil people poisoning the miniature candy bars they hand out. But dangers today may not even be intentional. Last year, for example, authorities at Los Angeles International Airport confiscated nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside wrapped bags and boxes of candy. While it’s highly unlikely that children were the targets of the smugglers, police, as always, advised parents to inspect the candy their trick-ortreaters brought home. That’s more important these days than ever, and if you find anything suspicious, do not

touch it, and notify law enforcement right away. Another new threat is THC edibles and candies that may look like something intended for children, but are anything but. They come in shapes similar to Sour Patch Kids, gummy worms and chocolate bars, but they contain psychoactive substances. The worst part? Some people may not even realize they’ve bought it, and could give it out to kids without even realizing what’s inside. While the effects of THC ingestion in children vary, some telltale symptoms may include sedation, shortness of breath, anxiety, and quivering. If you believe a child has accidentally consumed THC edibles, call the National Capital Poison Center, at (800) 222-1222. Of course, The FDA advises not accepting or eating anything that is not commercially wrapped. Inspect wrappers for any signs of tampering, including an unusual appearance, discoloration, pinholes, or tears in the wrappers. And if anything in your child’s trick-ortreat bag looks suspicious, throw it away. There are so many things all of us can be for Halloween this year. But the last thing any of us wants to be is a statistic. So plan ahead, stay safe and alert, and fun will surely follow.

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LETTERS Faith will help Israel survive To the Editor: On the morning of Oct. 12, corresponding to the 27th day of the month of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, Jews at morning prayers in synagogues around the world began the cycle of Torah reading with the chanting of the first words of Genesis, “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” This cycle has been going on for thousands of years, and its endurance is a testament to the strength and faith of the Jewish people. Unfortunately, the tragedy of war and terror that Israel is now enduring has also continued to repeat itself, from the earliest days of exile and the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, to the war now raging in Gaza. Nonetheless, the survival of the Jewish people is a direct result of our faith and belief that there is a God that watches over us, to ensure our survival as a nation — not in a geographic sense, but in a spiritual one. Individually, we are vulnerable to the vicissitudes of life, as we have sadly witnessed in Israel. Collectively, however, we prevail and survive, as our faith once again leads us to listen to the chanting of those first words of Genesis. Those who tragically die, either in battle as warriors or merely because of their faith, do not die in vain. They join an endless list of martyrs who perished, yet serve as a testament to our abili-

ty to survive as a nation, in triumph over tragedy. We must all pray for Israel’s survival, and that peace can reign supreme in Israel, Gaza and throughout the world. DR. MEL YOUNG Lawrence

It’s time for many to choose a Medicare plan To the Editor: As a physician, the last thing I want is for patients to make decisions about their

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y parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. But that’s not why my parents were concerned. My new job — as a sports editor for a community weekMICHAEL ly newspaper in the small city of HINMAN Bath — paid $200 a week. And the rent for this apartment would eat up a good chunk of that. I wasn’t listening, however. I was young. The world was mine to conquer. And I was able to dive headfirst into my chosen career while still quite literally a teenager. It was supposed to be nothing but easy sailing from this point, except it wouldn’t be anything close. Of course, I was wrong, and my parents were absolutely right. I couldn’t

afford the apartment and simply living. Every other week, my bank account would dwindle to almost nothing, days short of being replenished with another paycheck. I had to pay my rent. I had to put gas in the 1982 Chevette that I had bought a year earlier with my freelance money. I had to keep the electricity on and the water running. All that was left to sacrifice was probably the one thing I needed the most: food. By the time payday finally arrived, I could have gone as long as three days without eating. And you truly don’t know suffering until you feel hunger. Real hunger. My paycheck would hit my bank account at 11 a.m., and I would race to the nearby Burger King — my car running on fumes — to sit in the drive-thru, praying for speedy service. Then I would pull into the parking lot and devour every morsel of my lunch. Tears would streak my cheeks through each bite of the Whopper. When we think of hunger, it makes sense that our minds jump to extremes, conjuring images of children — primarily in other countries — literally starv-

oo many of us are one missed paycheck or medical emergency away from hunger.

LETTERS health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual needs. Right now is a critical time for the over 3.8 million individuals in New York who rely on Medicare for their health insurance. Evaluating your health care needs can help you select a plan that will cover you when you need it the most and fit within your budget. While it’s impossible to foresee all health issues that may require treatment, there are several things to consider during the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan annual election period, which runs through Dec. 7:

■ Doctors and hospitals: If you have a favorite doctor, make sure he or she accepts your plan, to avoid any additional expenses for out-of-network providers. Also, determine whether the plan requires referrals for specialized care.

■ Future health risks: In addition to making sure your plan covers your current health needs, speak to your doctor about health risks that may require additional treatment. For instance, if you have prediabetes, consider the potential for future diabetes management.

■ Costs: Different plans have different costs, so understand the full picture when comparing plans in your area. Consider monthly premiums, deductibles and co-pays for hospital stays and doctor visits. Also, pay attention to annual maximum out-of-pocket costs — if you reach the limit, you’ll pay nothing for covered services the rest of the year.

■ Prescription drug benefits: Prescription drug coverage is included in many Medicare Advantage plans, unlike original Medicare. If you prefer original Medicare, you can opt for a stand-alone prescription drug plan through a private insurer. Prepare a list of your current medications so you can compare costs while choosing plans.

ing. And that is indeed horrific. At the same time, however, we can’t lose sight of the fact that hunger exists in so many forms. And that so much of it is far closer to us than we might think. A popular term for it is “food insecurity,” but let’s simply call it what it is: hunger. And it affects those of all walks of life, from children to our senior citizens. Island Harvest — the largest food bank on Long Island — delivers millions of meals each year, but that’s still not enough. Long Island Cares — founded by the late singer and songwriter Harry Chapin — estimates that as many as 230,000 people go hungry on Long Island every day. Across the country, millions of people are a job loss, a missed paycheck, or a single medical emergency away from hunger, according to Feeding America. And it affects some of our populations — our children, our seniors, and many of our minority communities — disproportionately more than the rest of us. Hunger is a silent predator, existing so close to us, yet so difficult to see. It could be your child’s best friend next door. It could be the nice retired lady

around the corner who enjoys talking to neighbors from her porch. It could be the young professional stepping out into the world for the first time. But we don’t need to see it to help. We don’t need to experience it to help. It’s out there. It’s terrible. And yes, we can make a difference. Island Harvest and Long Island Cares are just two of many area organizations that are fighting hunger. You can give money, non-perishable food, or even your time. Visit IslandHarvest.org or LICares. org. Or just look around your own neighborhood — there’s likely someone already battling hunger. And if there isn’t, maybe it’s your time to step up. “Hunger is an obscenity, and hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity,” Chapin once said, echoing the words of Anne Frank, who truly knew hunger while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Yet even in those darkest of times, Frank remained optimistic: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” she wrote. Don’t wait a single moment. Let’s wipe this obscenity of hunger from our society once and for all. Michael Hinman is the executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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■ Other benefits: Consider additional benefits that can positively impact your health and well-being. Medicare Advantage plans may include dental, vision and hearing coverage; fitness programs; transportation to doctors’ visits; and even allowances that help eligible beneficiaries pay for healthy food and other essentials, like rent and utilities.

■ Quality: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews and rates all Medicare Advantage plans before the enrollment period each year to help consumers make informed decisions. Plans are rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 indicating poor performance and 5

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indicating excellence. Your health insurance carrier is a partner that helps you get the care you need. If you’re eligible for Medicare, take time to research your options and ensure that you select the plan that best meets your personal health and financial needs. The Medicare Plan Finder at Medi-

care.gov can help compare plans and benefits and estimate costs for each plan. Visit the website or call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TTY users should call (877) 486-2048. DR. BOB ZOROWITZ Regional vice president of health services for New York, Humana

WANTAGH HERALD — October 26, 2023

‘Hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity’

October 26, 2023 — WANTAGH HERALD

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