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State Sen. Steve Rhoads, center left, honoring Philip and Carolyn Jimenez, to his left, for spreading happiness and building communities as members of the Jones Beach Club.
For some, it’s a place to have a one-day-a-year summer adventure, but Jones Beach State Park plays a larger role in the lives of thousands of Long Islanders. The Jones Beach Club, a Facebook group that has grown to more than 25,000 members strong, has been bringing people together since its creation five years ago. Members include people from all over the island, many of them from Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport. Freeport resident Philip Jimenez, a moderator of the group, said that people from all over the country join to share their memories of the beach. “The group keeps on growing,” he said. “It hasn’t staggered. Every year there’s new people, and it’s good seeing that, because we keep hearing new stories.” The club is a social group in which members interact by sharing memories of the famed South Shore destination. Jimenez said that many members no longer live in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
Water authority seeks path to takeover of Liberty By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
The South Nassau Water Authority is making progress on a potential public takeover of Liberty Water Yet, even as progress is made, one question lingers: Is a public takeover of the utility even worth it? It was on the minds of a number of customers who voiced concerns at the water authority’s second-ever public meeting Oct. 30 at the Lynbrook Public Library. Liberty customers pay significantly more for water than Town of Hempstead customers for the same service, advocates
for a public takeover claim, as well as millions in property taxes a year. But, if the cost of taking over Liberty is steeper, L y n b r o o k D e p u t y M ayo r Michael Hawxhurst said, the South Shore may need a new plan. “At what point does the valuation become not an effective and efficient way to do this?” Hawxhurst asked the board. Taking over Liberty is about more than the acquisition, he added. It costs money to maintain, as well. “What does it cost to hire all these extra people?” Hawxhurst asked. “What about customer service people? What about
everything else in the community?” John Reinhardt, the water authority’s temporary president, said that feasibility studies and valuations of assets are moving targets that must be continually updated to remain accurate. “Right now, we need to come up with a value agreed upon by both parties to get a value to be able to say to ratepayers, ‘This is the number, here is the feasibility,’” Reinhardt said. And the cost to acquire the utility should be cheaper, according to Claudia Borecky and former county legislator David Denenberg, since Liberty
Water customers have, in part, already paid for the maintenance of the assets and should not have to pay again for the acquisition of those assets. Borecky and Denenberg are the co-directors of Long Island Clean Air Water & Soil, who have pushed to make the utility public. “The infor mation about
assets being paid for by the ratepayers has been heard dozens of times by the courts,” Re i n h a rd t s a i d . “A n d t h e courts, every time, have found that the ratepayers did not own the assets of any utility.” That’s not a decision Reinhardt says he agrees with, but one that only the courts have CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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HERALD SCHOOLS Elementary school fills halls with kindness Students at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District prepared for World Kindness Day on Nov. 13 with a variety of positivity-themed projects. Third graders in Jennifer Martinez’s class each named ways they show kindness every day, such as helping friends and family and being respectful in class. The acts
of kindness will be displayed as a string of lights outside Martinez’s classroom door. Meanwhile, in Stephanie Ottomano’s fourth grade class, students drew and described their own acts of kindness on individual sections of a quilt. Each student’s square will be assembled to create a large quilt displayed outside their classroom.
Abdullah Umer, Julia McGuire and Travis Hahn illustrated how they strive for kindness.
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Lee Road third graders Ellie Alevreas, left, Denis Delyra, Ethan Elkadi, Hailey Busk and Eric Rezkalla named acts of kindness for Kindness Day.
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Wantagh ceremony honors veterans
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In a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have selflessly served in the United States armed forces, the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 recently played host to a Veterans Day ceremony. The event, held with great reverence and gratitude, aimed to express thanks and honor to the unwavering commitment of American veterans. Attendees, including veterans, their families, and community members, gathered to pay respects and acknowledge the profound impact of military service. The solemn occasion featured a series of heartfelt speeches, delivered by local politicians and veterans alike, recounting the valor and dedication displayed by those who have donned the uniform. The Wantagh American Legion Post 1273’s Veterans Day ceremony not only served as a fitting tribute but also strengthened the community’s bond in recognizing and honoring those who have safeguarded the nation’s liberties. –Charles Shaw Mike Monahan/Herald photos
John Menechino playing bagpipes to honor veterans.
George Dibitetto ringing a bell at the Veteran’s Ceremony.
State Assemblyman David McDonough speaking to the crowd at the Veteran’s Ceremony.
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John Menechino, Jim Leys, and Richard Colby holding American flags during the Veteran’s Ceremony.
Tom McTigue and George Dibitetto speaking to a packed crowd at the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio with 101-year-old World War Two veteran Edward Olivera.
Boy scouts honoring the Vetarans at the Wantagh American Legion.
Stefans helps women find financial security By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Donna Stefans is preparing women for a financially fruitful future. And last week, she took to Zoom to share some of that expertise as part of the Herald Inside LI roundtable series. Stefans — the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group — says women should quiz themselves with a number of questions to help them assess where they are financially. Not just now, but in the future. But in this particular event, Stefans quizzed participants on how long they felt the typical women or man lived, how many women out in the workforce were saving for retirement, and what women’s income was like compared to men. She shared how the answers to these questions should prompt women to prepare for their own future. “Truly, knowledge is power,” Stefans said. “In order to start thinking about — if you haven’t already started thinking about — what to do with your own financial plan, what is a financial plan, and ‘what do I look like in my financial plan,’ you have to start from the beginning.” And no worries — Stefans reassured her audience they should not stress about their past planning, but rather, focus on the future. “The doubt and the fear are the parts that take us away from the path of getting to our place,” she said. “Just by being here today, it means you want to educate yourself, and build a great world for yourself.”
Stefans highlighted the importance of knowledge in household and marriage finances. “I see it very often in the widow world,” she said. “Unfortunately, a husband dies, and the husband is the one that’s been in charge of the financial assets. And, now, the wife is sitting there without her husband, and doesn’t have any idea how to manage these assets.” And then there is the “sandwich generation,” responsible for financially supporting their elderly parents and as well as their own children all while paying attention to all factors impacting personal finances before finally finding the time and energy to turn to planning. Stefans also shared the benefits of credit along with resources for credit security. “You want to make sure your credit stays clean if you have it, and that you have a good score,” she said. “Less debt out there that you’re not using would be good, and paying your credit cards on time. Even if you carry balances — which I’m not suggesting you do — but if you have balances, just pay on time, and it will help you with your credit.” A major talking point of the event was enlisting the help of a financial planner, another hat Stefans wears. That includes making sure you have lined up a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney, guardianship provisions, and a trust to ensure individual stability in case of illness. “The biggest secret about this,” Stefans said, “is time, practice and setting goals.” To learn more about upcoming events, visit RichnerLive.com.
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Lee Road school honors those who served Students at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District took time to recognize and honor veterans on Nov. 6. Using each letter that spells out “veterans,” third graders in Kirsten Quinn’s class crafted acrostic poems complete with adjectives and phrases about veterans. Around the classrooms, various
facts about veterans were also hidden for students to find. Third graders completed a scavenger hunt with all the facts they found, such as the date of Veterans Day – Nov. 11 – and the day’s history. Students also reflected on and thanked their own family members who are veterans.
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Lee Road third graders Dylan Kemnah, left, John Maddalena and Scarlett Cippoletti searched for various facts about Veterans Day.
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HERALD SPORTS Mineola nips Wantagh for county crown By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
A balanced effort from a deep and talented roster brought Wantagh on the brink of the Nassau Class A girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 7, but Mineola fought off two match points in the fourth set and outlasted the Warriors in an epic battle, 12-25, 25-13, 25-27, 27-25, 15-11, before a jampacked Clark Athletic Center on the campus of SUNY-Old Westbury. The twin-sister tandem of hitter/ blocker Caitlin Kenney and setter Elizabeth Kenney, along with fellow senior hitter Keira McCaffrey, led the top-seeded Mustangs to the title in come-from-behind fashion. Caitlin Kenney (16) and McCaffrey combined for 30 kills. Wantagh junior standout hitter Sadie Reich led all hitters with 17 kills, adding to her Nassau-leading total which also ranks second on Long Island. She had plenty of support on the big stage, particularly from seniors Jackie Mundy, Casey Kissinger, Lauren Lerch, Amanda Deedy and Sophie Vanikiotis, classmates Skylar Modelli, Kaitlin Dillon and Juliette Azzariti, and freshman Kylie Hoffman.
“We had opportunities to close it out,” Warriors coach Dan O’Shea said. “Mineola made some really big plays when they needed to. Our girls poured everything that had into this and played so well. They trusted each other and our depth showed.” Mineola, which defeated thirdseeded Wantagh twice during the regular season by a combined 6 sets to 3, advanced to face Sayville for the L.I. crown. The Mustangs never trailed in the decisive fifth set Nov. 7 but the Warriors stayed within striking distance the whole way, with Deedy, Hoffman, Vanikiotis and Dillon all producing key points. With the short race to 15 instead of the typical 25 to win a set, Mineola took four of the last five points to win it. The teams traded blowouts in the first two sets. Wantagh took the opener by 13 thanks in large part to Lerch serving for eight consecutive points to set the tone and Reich blasting kills. “Sadie has been on varsity for four years already and is one of those special talents that comes around every so often,” O’Shea said of Reich, who in a four-set victory over No. 2 South Side in the semifi-
nals filled the stat sheet with 15 kills, 18 digs and 3 blocks. “She’s just a tremendous all-around player.” After the first 10 points of the second set were split, Mineola found its first groove of the match and rattled off 20 of the next 28. Libero Maggie Duda’s defense stood out along with Emma Foley’s serving, which included three straight aces. The third and fourth sets were nothing short of spectacular and at times brought fans on both sides to their feet. Wantagh trailed 24-23 in the third set before rallying with three points from Reich and the clincher from Deedy to put Mineola on the brink. The Mustangs appeared in cruise control in the fourth, leading 18-10 before the Warriors made a furious push. Kills by Hoffman and Vanikiotis produced match points before Mineola rallied to stay alive.
Wantagh junior Sadie Reich led all hitters in the Nassau Class A final with 17 kills, but the gritty Warriors fell to Mineola.
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Wantagh denied by Floral Park in semis By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com
A Wantagh offense that averaged 36 points a game in its eight wins entering last Friday’s county football semifinals was largely grounded in the county semifinals. After taking the lead with an early field goal, Floral Park shut the Warriors out the remainder of the game in a 13-3 win in the Conference III semis at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. Top-seeded Wantagh (8-2) had defeated Floral Park 21-14 in the teams’ regular-season meeting on Oct. 14 in the first of four straight wins leading up to the rematch. “We just didn’t break a big play,” longtime Wantagh head coach Keith Sachs said. “We never got completely stopped but we just had trouble getting more than four, six to eight yards a play.” Wantagh’s lone points came courtesy of a 26-yard field goal from Niko Zervos with 1:50 remaining in the first quarter on the Warriors’ opening drive that made it 3-0. The 16-play drive consumed 10:34 of the
clock. The lead held up until late in the third quarter when Floral Park quarterback Ryan Connelly tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Josh Lewis with 3:56 left in the period. In the fourth quarter, Wantagh drove near the Floral Park red zone before Floral Park forced a fourthand-7 at the Knights’ 21-yard line. Zervos converted a 38-yard field goal to tie the game, but Floral Park was called for roughing the kicker setting but a first down at the 11-yard line. Wantagh nearly took the lead, but was stopped on a 4th-and-1 at the 2-yard line. Junior running back Dylan Martini had picked up a yard on 3rd-and-2 before getting tackled for no gain on the ensuing play. On the ensuing drive with Floral Park backed up to its own 1-yard line, the Knights got out of the shadow of their own end zone with running back Ben Meighan then racing for a 70-yard touchdown to make it 13-3 with 2:53 left in the fourth quarter. The Warriors’ offense, which had
scored 48 in its Nov. 3 first-round playoff romp against Glen Cove, was limited to 156 yards of total offense Friday. Junior running back Dylan Martini led the way with 71 yards rushing along with three receptions for 24 yards receiving. Senior running back Jake Martini finished with 44 yards rushing on 10 carries. The defense held strong for much of the game led by five tackles each from Thomas Conway, Cole Spinelli and Christian Russo. Friday marked the ninth game this season Wantagh held an opponent to 14 points or less. “Our defense played outstanding,” Sachs said. “They had one sustained drive the whole game.” Floral Park advanced to Conference III finals against South Side this Friday night back at Hofstra. Wantagh was aiming for its first county title since conquering Conference IV three seasons ago. “This is one of the best groups of seniors I’ve ever had in terms of work ethic, attitude and being good teammates,” Sachs said. “These kids deserved more for all the work and energy they put in.”
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Club for Jones Beach lovers keeps growing community, but reminisce about growing up near Jones Beach. Throughout the thousands of posts on the page, members will discuss the history of the beach and share old photos and memorabilia, such as a decades-old match cover with the beach logo on it. For Jimenez, sharing these stories has helped build connections with the community. “We get to know each other through talking, friendships and smiles,” Jimenez said of the club’s members. “It gets us away from daily life.” In addition to posting, members would meet up at Jones Beach to watch the sunset. According to Jimenez, an average of 10 members each day could be found by the Field 10 bait and tackle shop conversing with other members and waiting for the sun to go down. Jimenez and his wife, Carolyn, both 74, have helped grow the club to where it is now. State Sen. Steve Rhoads honored the couple with a citation on Oct. 8, thanking them for spreading happiness and fostering a community at Jones Beach. Both said they were happy with the recognition but said the club has always been a group effort. “I think it’s really a tribute to the whole group,” Carolyn Jimenez said of the recognition. The couple’s love of Jones Beach started decades before joining the Face-
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Philip Jimenez reading the names of winners of a raffle at Jones Beach State Park’s Field 10. The Jones Beach Club hosts meet-and-greets at which members socialize and share their love of the beach. book group. They met 57 years ago by the Jones Beach tower, and the two have always shared a love for exotic places. Philip Jimenez said they have been fortunate enough to travel the world and visit different beaches, such as in the Caribbean, Hawaii, Miami, Cancun, Ireland, Croatia, Greece and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. They said they want to visit the beaches along Italy’s eastern
coast next year. Despite traveling to all these picturesque locations, Philip Jimenez said none compared to Jones Beach. For him, remaining distant from tall buildings, residential areas and bustling boardwalks has made Jones Beach a cozy destination to relax and enjoy the waves and warm weather. “Carolyn and I both have this love of
Jones Beach,” he said. “We’ve always been coming here.” Michael Defina, a Florida resident who works as a Jones Beach lifeguard during the summer, founded the Jones Beach Club, but the Jimenezes have worked to build the group into a large, welcoming community. They recently started a meet-and-greet at Field 10, where members participate in a free raffle that includes a variety of items donated by other members. The meetand-greet takes place four times over the summer, helping to build relationships with the club. “People love coming here, and they love getting together,” Philip Jimenez said. The club has been growing in numbers through word of mouth. When people apply to join the group, Philip Jiminez will look through their profiles before accepting them. He added that he notices many applicants are already friends with one another. The Jimenezes said they hope to see the club continue to build connections based on the shared love of Jones Beach. As the club’s motto states: “Come for the sunset, stay for the people.” “I hope people gather and make names on Facebook become a reality,” Philip said of the club members. “That we see each other, shake hands and hug each other.”
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Joe Gallart still collecting toys for kids Desirae’s Darlings orchestrates massive Toys for Tots drive, year after year By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Joe Gallart has been collecting toy donations since 2016. What started as a simple thing, working with Toys for Tots, has blossomed into a bigger project throughout the years. “In 2016, a friend of mind had told me about a car rally in Glen Cove, and at the time I was into cars and, I decided to go there,” he said. Gallart added he was informed that at the gathering, toys were also being collected. “So, I rounded up a few toys, 21 in total, just from you know, some close friends and family,” he recounted. “And when I got down there, I really saw what it was and it was unbelievable.” The following year, remembering how much he enjoyed collecting and orchestrating donations, he decided to do it again. In 2017, he ended up with around 150 toys, he said, and from there, his efforts grew year after year. This year, Gallart is still collecting toys, an effort that’s evolved into a charitable mission, that lasts all year. A resident of Merrick since 2008, friends, family and the community drops off toys to his home, which get stored in his garage. In Bellmore, East Meadow and other nearby towns, there’s businesses with drop off bins. Toys donated at these collection locations all get added to Gallart’s total collection. What has changed this holiday season, is that while Gallart is running his donation with the same mission and purpose — this time, however, his efforts are under a new name: Desirae’s Darlings, in memory of his daughter, Desirae Gallart. Desirae died in 2010 at 24, and having grown up in Queens, Gallart said she always loved visiting Merrick. Gallart mentioned in par ticular that she enjoyed visiting the Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve, referred to colloquially as “Merrick Mountain.” Gallart said he has posters of Desirae in his garage, the main place where all the toys get compiled year after year, but he never put his mission and her memory together. “Last year, we delivered 5,000 toys,” Gallart. “I decided, you know what? I’m going to form this charitable organization, in my daughter’s name and her memory, and going forward we’ll collect toys each year, and we’ll donate it to Toys for Tots, but we’ ll do it for Desirae’s Darlings. “It kind of jumped at me last year, because in my garage, I have these two big posters, I guess they’re 24 by 36 (inches),” he added. “She’s always there.” The main toy drop off for Toys for Tots will take place this year on Dec. 3 at the Nassau Coliseum at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Toys for Tots, which was founded by the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1947, accepts new, unwrapped toys, and distributes them to those less
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Joe Gallart has helped orchestrate the donations of thousands of toys throughout the years.
Desirae’s Darlings was named in honor of Joe Gallart’s daughter, Desirae Gallart.
Public donation bins Bins that support Desirae’s Darlings can be found at: ■ Frozees Italian Ice and Ice Cream 1887 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh ■ Wantagh Mazda 3180 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh ■ Belair Care Center 2478 Jerusalem Ave., North Bellmore
Joe Gallart, left, with his wife, Gina Bennicasa, has been collecting toys for Toys for Tots since 2016. This year, his efforts are the same, but in memory of his daughter, under the name ‘Desirae’s Darlings.’ fortunate during the holiday season. For more on Gallart’s efforts, visit DesiraesDarlings.org. There, one can find an Amazon Toy Registry, as well as links for Venmo and PayPal, if someone wants to make a monetary donation.
Gallart’s contact information can be found on the site and those interested in supporting the cause can also visit Desirae’s Darlings on Facebook, for information leading up to the toy drop off next month.
■ Faces Hair Gallery 531 Bedford Ave., Bellmore ■ TSI Physical Therpay 5700 Merrick Road, Massapequa ■ Roomers Gift Sop 39 W. Hoffman Ave., Lindenhurst ■ All Island Fence and Rail 1320 Motor Parkway, Islandia
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Thankful for feasting and festivities By Karen Bloom The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of theByfestive Karen Bloom season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
Visitors will be immersed in an array of light displays, lanterns, and interactive Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN art installations that make up LuminoCity’s Wonder ••Garvies Preserve Native that’s been at the focus of our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 Journey. Among the American Festival, Nov. 18p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. highlights? See multiple culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.5-12 and seniors • $10, $5 ages illuminating sculptures • Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, Barry Drive, Glen Cove in Jocelyn’s Garden navigates the complexities of modern life, •• 50 South Campus, Hempstead. For information, contact and Chiaozza’s Forest, For information and to RSVP, (516) 571-8010, or designed by internationally art as a path for social change is at the GarviesPointMuseum.com call (516) 463-5672, or visit renowned artists Jocelyn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. Tsaih and Chiaozza. • LuminoCity at Eisenhower “Lantern festivals have Park, now through Jan.7 long been a tradition in • Enter at Field 4, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines Asian culture, especially East Meadow the collective power of the arts in society. • Tickets available at during the holidays,” Luminocityfestival.com Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and producer Amber Cao says. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. “We want to recreate that tradition and share it with “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that everyone. We’re excited to translate our tradition into promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” an unforgettable holiday experience.” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise creating be Point Museum ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and Courtesy call outGarvies injustices through their artLaster lights, music, and even a smoke machine add to the experience — what Cao describes as a “magical Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, space.” The beloved story “Alice in Wonderland” adds voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine thea making A Native American celebration wondrous component to the light display. Visitors of arthistory, with public that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their Early on in our nation’s Nativeservice Americans handed down time-honored practices encounter iconic scenes from the Wonderland Tea Party, involved in rejoicing over nature’s bounty at harvest time — even thoughcreate it certainly wasn’tand inspire others communities and the nation to ignite movement, awareness, to butterfly seat, and a life-sized Queen’s Castle to the Thanksgiving as we know it. Yet, was plenty of feasting and festivities as these early stand withthere them.” where adults and kids can slide down the Queen of Americans gathered to commemorate before July settling in in forconjunction the approaching Heart’s massive slide. This exhibit, their whichharvest runs through 28, is with Hofstra’s winter. Cao and her team also partnered with Long 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. An annual holiday event — a popular long-standing tradition — honors the spirit and “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Island Children’s Museum for what’s defined as an traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, timed to museum Karen Albert.Nov. “The initialgives idea for this exhibition was inspired by “underwater experience” that showcases displays of coincide with Thanksgiving. Thisdirector weekend’s festival, 18-19, visitors a deep dive into underwater sea creatures designed by local children. an Americans Obama Administration White House— briefi ng indoors that took place the lifestyle of those early through varied activities both and out.on May 12, 2009, “We seek out community collaborations that offer whereinmore 60 artists and creative organizers met using with administration officials our to visitors unique opportunities to showcase their Everyone can participate tool than and pottery-making, and spear-throwing the atlatl the collective power the pottery arts to build community, change, and chartcreativity as they learn about cultural traditions,” says (a spear-throwing tool).discuss Also experience natural clayofand making. Primitivecreate fire building (without matches!) andasome on-site campfirerecovery cookinginare other activities pathway for national theamong areas of social justice, always civic participation and Erika Floreska, museum president. enjoyed by all who takeactivism.” part. The collaboration between LuminoCity and LICM Visitors can sample some nativeother foodsrecent and learn about process ofthe creating includes a concurrent exhibit at LICM detailing the To authentic that end, unlike exhibits thatthe showcased museum’s “dugout” canoes. In addition, see collection, an authentic reproduction a wigwam, always aartists favorite permanent Giordano reachedofout to contemporary who loaned process of turning 2D drawings into the illuminated with kids and parents. lanterns on display and exploring the art of lantern the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Families can also learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes, along with corn making. all(at media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple andofthe Equal Long Justice Initiative, grinding and storytelling 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) with Chief Redfeather eastern “We’re excited that thousands of families will be ForAlso Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michelefrom Pred,the Hank Willis Thomas, andand Sophia Island’s Montaukett tribe. check out displays of artifacts museum collection, able to see our visitors’ ideas realized as 3D lanterns Victor. the authentic reproduction of a wigwam, always a favorite with kids and parents. during the festival,” Floreska says. “Thepermanent way our climate is now, this exhibit could not Island’s be moreNative timely than While there, the museum’s exhibits — which showcase Long Light sculptures in the Mystical Jellyfish Forest, American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York state at this moment,” Albert adds. Ship and Dolphin Lagoon, Giant Whale Tail, Imaginary — are also worth visiting, as are thethe preserve’s nature trails. The newest the Among highlights, she points to the seriesexhibit, of prints“Art fromofthe Sea Creature and Fiddler Crab were designed by Zuni Fetish,” is a must-see, according to museum director Veronica children who participated in a hands-on workshop at collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale Natale. photos are based on “These small, hand-carved figurines made of inspired varying stone types, and eachD. the museum. Their 2D artwork was submitted for an Normananimal Rockwell’s 1943 are oil paintings by President Franklin animal has its own meaning,” she says. “They are adorable in-person.” opportunity to be brought to life in 3D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he Winners range from 5 to 11 years old. considered the essential LuminoCity lights up Eisenhower Park four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Courtesy LuminoCity The enchanting holiday extravaganza that first arrived here last year returns to Long Island, has interpreted theseseason, iconic works for our era. Monday, 4:30 Photos above: Eisenhower Park sparkles throughout the illuminating EisenhowerFreedoms Park throughout the holiday Thursday through holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity. “It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, to 9:30 p.m. these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.” As always the museum offers additional
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The Bacon Brothers
That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at their long-awaited Long lsland appearance rescheduled from last June. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound ‘Forosoco’ — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who Pat McGann were born to collaborate. It’s taken the siblings across world —is from Patthe McGann quickly rising as shows in Japan, to at of performances the sharpest stand-ups on th American landmarks like Carnegie comedy scene. A relative lateco Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.he The to comedy, began doing sta Bacon Brothers turn a new page with he was up at 31 after realizing their 11th release, ‘Erato,’ five packaging. very goodwhose at selling songs showcase He thehustled duo’s dynamic his way to become contrasts: quiet moments and big house emcee at Zanies Chicago payoffs, organic where instrumentation and he distinguished himself electronic textures, self-penned especially adeptsongs, at working the and high-profile crowd. collaborations A husband and father o three young children, McGann Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $45-$80; appeal stems from his quick wi available at TheSpaceAtWestbury. relatable take on family life com. The Space,and 250 Post Ave. and marriage. In 2017, McGan Westbury. began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sh but impressive resume, include Montreal’s famed Just For Laug Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festiv and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
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Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The holiday treat returns to Long Island. Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre’s production parkles with beautiful costumes, dazzling sets and a talented cast that features adult professionals as well as aspiring young student dancers. Designed to appeal to younger kids as well as older children and adults, this “Nutcracker” is both narrated and abridged, so you can enjoy the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for their special seasonal extravaganza, as the first production of the holiday season on Long Island. Follow Clara as she embarks on a journey filled with brave soldiers, dancing snowflakes and excitement. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or call (855) 222-2TIX (2849). Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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.
Tree lighting at the museum The Seaford Historical Society will host an Open House, Saturday, dec. 2, 5:30-7 p.m., at the museum, in conjunction with the tree lighting by the Seaford Fire Department. This is the 50th year for the tree lighting and a very special occasion. Admission is free to all. 3890 Waverly Ave. Visit SeafordHistoricalSociety.org for info.
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Bird walk 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 Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.
Clothing drive The Mandalay PTA and Fifth Grade Committee host a clothing drive, Saturday, Nov. 18, at Mandalay Elementary School south parking lot. In addition to clothing, the drive will also accept linens and accessories, such as bags, hats, gloves, scarves, gloves and belts. 2667 Bayview Ave. in Wantagh.
The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Seaford Farmer’s Market Pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables at the Seaford Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, through Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to noon. Railroad Street, east end of the Seaford LIRR train station.
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Holiday market The Seaford Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the holiday market, Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Seaford LIRR station. With food trucks and entertainment. Sunrise Highway and Jackson Avenue.
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Every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and every Thursday from 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m., Temple B’nai Torah hosts a funfilled session of bingo. Prizes, progressive games and refreshments will be available. Temple B’Nai Torah is located at 2900 Jerusalem Ave in Wantagh. For more information, call 516-221-2370.
Winter Wonderland The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce brings their 5th annual Winter Wonderland to the Wantagh Train Museum, Saturday, Nov. 25, 12:30 p. m. to 5:30 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation features food trucks, vendors, holiday crafts, entertainment, and a Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremony. 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh.
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Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Sunday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the hands-on collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmasthemed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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Another way to safety: Just text 911 By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com
It’s supposed to always be available in an emergency. But up until now, there was really only one way to call 911, and that was by calling 911. But not anymore. Calling 911 is still available, but in those times of emergency — especially in a very precarious, and potentially dangerous situation — there is now another option in Nassau County: Text-to-911. Officials with the Nassau County Police Department’s communications bureau officially rolled out the new program earlier this month, where instead of calling 911, those who need help immediately can also text 911, too. It’s actually been around since September, and even though the rollout wasn’t public, police and other emergency services already have responded to more than 100 text emergencies. But still, even with this new option, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stressed this should be used only when necessary. “We want everyone to understand that (the) Text-to-911 program is not to replace the 911 call,” Ryder told reporters during a recent news conference sharing the program. “Iif you have that ability to call, call 911. Always call 911.” Nassau’s Text-to-911 program has joined those already in operation in
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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder officially introduced the Text-to-911 program last week, which will allow those reporting an emergency to text for help if they are not able to call. Suffolk County and New York City. The service is intended for those with a hearing or speech disability, if someone cannot speak because of an injury or medical condition, if someone is in a threatening situation— such as a domestic or active shooter situation —
or if there is simply poor mobile phone reception. The commissioner emphasized the speed of response is dependent on someone’s phone service. But still, there is no significant delay caused by texting 911 as opposed to calling.
To access the service, simply put “911” as the recipient of the text message, and in the body of the text, detail your emergency. During the news conference, Ryder had a member of his communications bureau team demonstrate exactly how his department receives and responds to a texted 911 message. “Our communications operators are the best in the country,” Ryder said. “They’re trained. They’re very dedicated to the service. They know how to handle a victim. They’ve done it over and over and over. “We give them a lot of credit. This is just another tool to help the victim, and extra tool to get help.” The Nassau County Legislature last fall earmarked more than $100,000 to Intergraph Corp., to implement the Text-to-911 interface. At the time, Robert Saccente Jr. — an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf — said such a system was long overdue. “There was no way for me, as a deaf person, to call 911” during an emergency when someone collapsed in front of Saccente during a defensive driving class and needed immediate help. “Fortunately, there were other people that were taking the class that were able to call for me. Here I am, the first person in the room. CPR certified. And I wasn’t able to make a call for him.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, HCNP 1 LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS LOUIS MAURO A/K/A THOMAS L. MAURO, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on December 4, 2023, at 2:30 PM, premises known as 406 RED MAPLE DRIVE A/K/A RED MAPLE DRIVE WEST, WANTAGH, NEW YORK 11793. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 51, Block: 389, Lot: 38. The approximate amount of judgment is $687,046.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614501/2018. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. GEORGIA PAPAZIS, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142894 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. HARRY LAGONIKOS A/K/A HARILAOS I. LAGONIKOS A/K/A HARRY J. LAGONIKOS, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 2957 Curtis Place, Wantagh, NY 11793 a/k/a 2957 Curtis Place, Bellmore, NY 11793. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 56, Block 411 and Lots 441 and 442. Approximate amount of judgment is $461,899.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609058/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 231006-1 142892 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR8, Plaintiff AGAINST STEPHEN HAUFF, CYNTHIA S. PATI-HAUFF, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment
of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 20, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2960 MORGAN DRIVE, WANTAGH, NY 11793. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 318, Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $491,037.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608767/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No thirdparty check or cash will be accepted. Lisa A. Goodwin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-003662 77822 142822
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, V. MARGARET C. KATCHMAR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 13, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is the Plaintiff and MARGARET C. KATCHMAR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 11, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 43 DEEP LN, WANTAGH, NY 11793: Section 51, Block 420, Lot 20: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 015452/2011. Matin Emouna, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143130
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The South Nassau Water Authority board members — including, from left, Mark Plumer, John Conroy, Robert Gizzi and temporary president John Reinhardt — are working with others like chair Robert York, far right, and treasurer Michelle Bocci on determining the valuation of Liberty Water’s assets. But some customers of the utility wonder whether it will simply be too expensive to make public. Dave Denenberg, co-director of Long Island Clean Water Air & Soil, says the cost of acquiring the Liberty Water utility should be mitigated by the money customers have already paid to maintain its services. Yet that’s not possible, Reinhart said, as courts have already ruled against such an approach.
Liberty pursues possible public takeover porate tax that the shareholders make the power to make. Still, the board on the profits,” she said. “We wouldn’t would “look deeper into other deci- have to pay for that expense anymore.” sions” made by courts to see if a differThe property taxes Liberty charges is ent case could be made. a popular talking point among propoA public takeover would save rate- nents of a public takeover, but Hawxpayers more than just the hurst warned that money millions in property taxes, would still have to come Denenberg said, but also the from somewhere. money from franchise taxes, “The $35 million in taxes sales taxes, and future rate is not going away,” he said. increases from Liberty. “You’re still going to have to Liberty Water proposed a pay those taxes. It’s moving rate hike earlier this year from your right pocket to that averages more than 34 your left.” percent across Nassau Barbara Hafner, former County, with Lynbrook facpresident of the West Hemping a proposed 39 percent stead Education Associaincrease. The state Public tion, said Liberty’s rates Service Commission has yet pose some serious ethical to approve the rate hike, MICHAEL concerns. People should not which would affect some have to pay exorbitant fees HAWXHURST 120,000 customers. so a private company can Not only would a public deputy mayor, make profit on a service takeover save Liberty cus- Lynbrook people can’t live without. tomers money from proper“We pay taxes for a lot of ty taxes, Borecky claimed, things — for my sanitation, but that it would also save ratepayers my police officers, and that’s important the extra money that a private company to me,” Hafner said. “But I should not be charges for profit. paying the amount of money I’m paying “We wouldn’t have to pay for the cor- for water, which is a human right.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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A. It’s understandable that, when you find that special house, you’re willing to overlook certain problems. This market is limited. People aren’t as eager to sell. I hear from retired friends, whose children and grandchildren live nearby, that anything they could downsize to is just as proportionally expensive, so why move? And it’s a hassle, in many onte eeper cases, to fix or improve homes, to legalize or safeguard them from longterm elements like flooding, high winds and global warming. You are enabled to avoid nearly everything by the people you hire to protect your interests and get you through the real estate closing process. As I previously wrote, anyone who steps up and advises you of problems is a gem, of precious importance to you. When your real estate agent is honestly telling you there may be problems or no permits, when your attorney notices the search only covers the outline of the building and not interior improvements, like a bathroom not recorded, or if the home inspector sees that the foundation doesn’t look correctly built, you alone have to choose to accept that there may be more to what they are telling you. If you still choose to move forward because you find yourself desperate to accept what little is out there to buy, at least prioritize and put real numbers to the future expenses for such things as paying for architectural plans, permit fees, repair fees, zoning variances, and possible fines. Another things to look for is whether the property survey is usable in the future, or whether you will have to pay, again, to get a new or more descriptive one. In my work as an architect, the survey is the first thing I ask for from a potential client, as a tool, a guide to how big the home can be, how much room the home can cover on the property, how close to front, rear and side property lines it can be. At least a few times a week I see surveys I cannot use, which people paid money for, that have no building dimensions or incomplete strings of dimensions or distances to property lines. Numbers are purposely left off, causing the survey user to take the responsibility away from the surveyor by filling in the missing blanks. This is a future mess, a costly setup for potential legal zoning problems that can easily have been avoided. Good luck! © 2023 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
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his column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?” No matter which title you like, the subject matter boils down to the fact that there is essentially no Democratic Party in Long Beach or Nassau County, and the Republicans are feasting on the bones of a moribund entity. There is no doubt that the GOP’s success on Election Day was JERRY attributable to the efforts of Joe KREMER Cairo, the county Republican Party chair. Cairo is a brilliant leader, and he works at his job 24 hours a day. Last week he scored a big victory in the Town of North Hempstead, where he spent an estimated $1.5 million to get Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and a few Town Board members re-elected. Jon Kaiman, the former supervisor, ran a credible campaign, but his efforts were no match for Cairo and the Republican apparatus. Available
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statistics show that the Republicans had a 35 percent turnout at the polls, while the Democrats had a turnout of roughly 25 percent. In the contests for the County Legislature, Democrats managed to keep their seats and prevented the Republicans from gaining a super-majority. There was a contest in Glen Cove between incumbent Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, a Republican, and the former Republican county comptroller, George Maragos, who’s now a Democrat. In a city that changes mayors frequently, Maragos lost. Which brings us to the election for the control of the Long Beach City Council. In the past, even with Republicans scoring great successes in the county, the Long Beach Democratic Party would have been able to fend off any kind of political tidal wave. Instead, the Democrats wound up losing control of the council to three Republican challengers. If you’re interested in some local political history lesson, the last time Republicans controlled Long Beach City Hall was in 1970. How do I know that? Because I took over the Democratic Party leadership at the same time I was
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serving in the Assembly. I took the job of party chair to help the party regain control of the City Council. We ran an aggressive campaign, and in November 1972, five Democrats were elected in Long Beach, ousting the Republican incumbents. Having regained my senses, I then resigned as chair. Being both an assemblyman and a party leader was a mistake. It’s worth noting that as far back as the 1940s, Long Beach was one of only two area communities with a strong Democratic Party. The city was often described as “a Democratic oasis in a Republican desert.” In my early teens, national Democratic figures such as Gov. Averell Harriman, Vice President Alben Barkley and presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson came to Long Beach to get the blessing of the local party leader. There are still a few readers who will remember the late Phil Kohut, who was the party boss for many years. Each year he would host a summer cocktail event that was attended by Democrats seeking his favor, as well as every major Republican elected official on Long Island. Sadly, the local party operation has faded away
he party is hanging on in Nassau, but not in one of its historic strongholds.
over the years, and the latest City Council election results proved that. Another example of the weakness of the Democratic Party is the fact that Long Beach is now represented by Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, who lives in the Five Towns. From 1966 to 2016, Long Beach had three Democrats representing its interests in Albany. Yours truly and Harvey Weisenberg represented the city for nearly 50 years, followed by Todd Kaminsky. There is no doubt that Long Beach has undergone major demographic changes, with many new faces moving into the community. But according to the Nassau County Board of Elections, many of those new residents come from Democratic areas, and were accustomed to supporting Democratic candidates. I wish the newly elected Republican City Council members the best of luck, because my heart is still in Long Beach, after living there for 40 years. Their good fortune is in part due to the demise of a once great Democratic Party organization. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
Not everything is broken, late or subpar
ey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. We Americans have come of age in a nation that strived toward tolerance and equality, a country that has stood as an exemplar of democracy and excellence. We pulled together when times were tough. Then, in successive shock waves, a brutal three-year pandemic, rising political extremism and epidemic gun violence knocked us off kilter. We seem to have forgotten who we are. American competence, credibility and RANDI prestige wobbled KREISS during the Trump presidency. How did we become this country that doesn’t know facts from fake, that raises a raging fraudster to the presidency and then exalts him as a cult figure? That’s the view from 30,000 feet. We are struggling with big, unprecedented political, social and humanitarian problems. I visualize a tug of war, east, west, north and south, with ropes pulling in all directions, drawing and quartering the country. Even here at sea level, post-pandemic
life is littered with smaller but devilish provocations that ruffle our daily lives. All the time I hear people saying that nothing works anymore, people aren’t willing to go to an office, businesses are shuttered because they can’t find employees, booking a flight means dealing with airlines that charge $25 to talk to a real person on a phone. Attempting to get a ticket, arrange a refund or use a credit card is often is exercise in frustration. The plumber sends a trainee; floods ensue. The gas pump doesn’t work. The movie theater is filthy. The pint of ice cream has shrunk. The Wi-Fi is down. The bank has no tellers. The supermarket forces me to ring up my items while the workers, who are about to be replaced, are forced to help me figure out the system. Teacher shortages plague public education. If you fall into the medical rabbit hole, you may find caring doctors and efficient offices, but too often the trend toward corporate medical care leaves patients coming and going through frustrating patient portals. The big pillars in our lives are standing on less stable ground than before the pandemic, and before Donald Trump, with newspapers, public schools, univer-
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sities, social media, medicine, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court suffering identity crises. As we move forward, the critical question is, can we find threads of gold amid the dross? Is anything OK? I’m convinced that at ground level, not 30,000 feet, people are kinder to one another. We all know we’ve been through hell the past few years. But folks aren’t quitting on their friends and families. People are actively searching for more meaningful lives and richer relationships with loved ones. News stories shine a light on loneliness; our surgeon general writes about the life-giving effects of personal connections. People listen and reach out. In record time, our scientists created vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Amazon has transformed our shopping experience, mostly for the good. People are spending, and figuring out how to negotiate a changing economy. We are in the midst of an epic battle for our most cherished American values. At 30,000 feet, the cultish masses supporting Trump seem daunting, willfully embracing lies, slyly encouraging racism and antisemitism. On the ground, I’m looking at Ohio,
ut the big pillars in our lives are less stable than before the pandemic.
which just voted to support women’s reproductive rights. Candidates supporting inclusion and democracy had a good night on Election Day. I’m looking at the man in the White House, who, with a talented team, is keeping us rolling toward a sounder economy while supporting our unions, wrapping his arms around our allies in Israel and Ukraine and keeping a lid on little fires everywhere. Yes, Biden is old. But Trump is old, and he’s no Joe Biden. The president flew to Israel in its hour of need, embraced Benjamin Netanyahu, a friend in pain, flew home, flew to Maine after a mass shooting. Trump wouldn’t get out of his limo at Normandy because he didn’t want the rain to mess up his hair. Biden’s head and heart trump Trump. Also what works: The MacArthur Foundation announced a $500 million grant to support local newspapers. John Palfrey, the foundation’s president, said, “It’s hard to have a democracy when you don’t have good local news.” And there’s more: Election 2023 worked. Crazy lost traction and sanity prevailed. I still work, too, but my path is different, as is yours. Our footprints leave deeper grooves these days; we carry all that we’ve learned since Pandemic 2020 and the DJT presidency altered our reality. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Like fire, AI is a tool that calls for controls
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ire — a human invention that ignited a different way of preparing food nearly 400,000 years ago — is a tool that very much remains in need of control, whether it’s the size of flames in a fire pit or the temperature setting on a kitchen stove. That same control is needed when handling the latest, fastest-moving new human tool: artificial intelligence. Known as AI, the computer-oriented system allows people to create words, visual perception, speech recognition, decisionmaking and translation at a speed that outpaces human thought. But like a motor vehicle that needs brakes to bring it to a safe stop, this emerging powerful force, which is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and transforming the way we live and work, needs guardrails so it does not careen off the metaphorical road. If the past 20-plus years of the internet and social media have taught us anything, it is that as much fun as there is in cyberspace, with games and hilarious memes, and the way people can connect in minutes during emergencies or create civic engagement, there are uses such as deepfakes — when a video of a person has been digitally altered to appear different from the original — that are usually employed maliciously to spread false information. This calls for caution and standards. AI holds the potential to shape the future in remarkable ways — from autonomous vehicles to personalized
health care. The systems can analyze massive datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions with unprecedented accuracy. Yet this transformative technology also carries significant risks and ethical concerns. Being trained based on data created by humans, AI can respond just like humans — both the good and the bad. For example, an AI tool can just as easily stereotype and generate content that someone might deem racist. We need responsible oversight. The Biden administration issued an expansive executive order in October establishing standards for AI safety and security within the federal government in an effort to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, and promote innovation and competition. It also aims for the federal government to act responsibly, and accelerate the hiring of AI professionals to train employees across agencies and departments. The Biden blueprint is not required by social media giants, but the Mark Zuckerbergs and Elon Musks of the world should take these guidelines to heart so as not to continue creating the chaos that has followed every digital advance. Silicon Valley needs to apply the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years of social media and technological advances to this newest tool. The global community needs to follow the White House’s lead to collaborate and create comprehensive regulations and
LETTERS King got it right on Israel To the Editor: I’m neither Jew nor Israeli, but a Cuban American citizen, and I wish Peter King’s column last week, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” could be proclaimed from the rooftops. From a very appropriate title to a factfilled and logical article. Thanks! CRISTOBAL SANCHEZ Freeport
Israel is doing what the U.S. did 80 years ago To the Editor: Peter King’s column brought tears to my eyes. The tears are from a Democrat, by the way. I’ve been screaming at the news reports, as well as to anyone who would listen, about how the United States ended and won World War II. Most people don’t have a clue about the fire bombings of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 innocents; Ham-
standards that address the challenges AI poses. Those standards should encompass privacy protection, employment impact assessments, algorithmic transparency, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI research and development. And we should focus on AI usage much closer to home — like in our schools, where we can teach AI skills while also developing curriculum that incorporates this new tool. And for local government, ensuring their hiring and procurement practices are not using biased AIs. Responsible oversight does not mean stifling innovation. It means ensuring that innovation is aligned with the best interests of society. It means promoting AI technologies that are safe, trustworthy and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. To achieve this, governments should establish regulatory bodies while encouraging industrial self-regulation. Regulators should invest in AI education and awareness campaigns, and foster a culture of ethical AI use. The AI community should also adopt a proactive stance, self-policing research and applications to ensure they adhere to these principles. Similar to harnessing the power of fire and aiming to ensure that this dangerous tool does not burn us, responsible AI oversight should include safeguards against its potential harms to help ensure that it is a force for good, and not hazardous to our overall welfare.
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.S. Rep. George Santos perpetrated an enormous fraud on the voters in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. He lied about his life story, faked his academic and professional credentials, misled the public about his heritage and the cause of his mother’s death and falsely claimed connection to the Holocaust, the Pulse Nightclub massacre, the Sept. 11 attacks, and animal rights advocacy, to appeal to specific segments of voters. These were not accidental misJODY KASS statements, exaggerations or FINKEL embellishments, but rather the purposeful defrauding of NY-03 voters — Republicans and Democrats alike. The unspooling of Santos’ lies over many months has been fodder for late-night comedy
and international media interest. By now, everyone knows that he doesn’t belong in Congress. So why is he still there? As the federal charges against Santos continue to mount, and more of his associates plead guilty to crimes they committed together, Santos has refused to resign or to agree to a plea deal. Unfortunately, he won’t go on trial until next September. So the only way to restore meaningful representation to the 700,000-plus residents of NY-03 is to expel him from Congress. The Constitution permits the House to expel a member, and there is no limit on that authority, except that it requires a two-thirds majority. But expelling a member of Congress is momentous, with only five expulsions from the House of Representatives in the history of our country. Therefore, as a practical matter, Congress would need
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y now, everybody knows that he doesn’t belong there. Pass the resolution!
LETTERS burg, 40,000 dead; Dresden, 25,000 dead; and Nuremberg. Not to mention the two atomic bombs, which killed an additional 150,000 men, women and children. These acts in the name of war were terrible acts against humanity, but necessary. Gen. Curtis LeMay, who ordered these fire bombings said, “I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.” The fact is that we see the United States as the good guys in World War II. The U.S. was seen wearing the white hats and riding the white horses and saving the world from Hitler. The difference in how the U.S. was seen then, and how Israel is seen now, is that the good guys from WWII wore a crucifix around their necks, and now the Israelis wear a Jewish Star. Even when they try to defend themselves, antisemitism rears it ugly head. I believe the U.S. was right in what it did in WWII, and I believe that Israel is right in the way it is trying to defend itself today, 80 years later. I am extremely proud of my father, my three uncles, my wife’s father and her two uncles, who all fought Hitler in WWII. They were all heroes. MICHAEL THOMAS Sea Cliff
We cannot remain silent in the face of evil To the Editor: I am not a Jew, but I am an American. I do not have family in Israel, but I have many friends and neighbors who are Jewish, and I cannot remain silent while the evil of antisemitism is not only raising its
a reason to take this extraordinary action. We believe that Santos’ unprecedented, admitted fraud to get elected should be that reason. But members of Congress have not been uniformly in favor of Santos’ ouster. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to expel Santos in order to protect his narrow majority, and the new speaker, Mike Johnson, has indicated the same sentiment. Others are concerned that expelling Santos could encourage political abuse of this weighty constitutional provision. In May, a Democraticled effort to expel him failed when every Republican chose to protect the party’s slim majority by voting to bury the Santos mess in the House Ethics Committee, where it had already languished for months. But on Nov. 1, a second Resolution to Expel Santos was brought to the House floor for a vote, this time by
ugly head again, but is paraded on city streets around the world, including here in New York. I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime. As a child, when I saw documentaries about the Holocaust, I was horrified and disgusted. The films and the stories were so shocking and disturbing that they were difficult to watch, but I did so in order to know what evil looks like. I wondered how it was possible for something so sick and depraved to have happened. If there was any consolation, it was the belief that Nazism had been defeated, and that because its lies and perverseness had been exposed, it could never again take hold. Furthermore, the Holocaust had occurred in a far-away country whose economy was in a dismal state, and the citizens had fallen under the spell of a skilled orator who promised prosperity in return for unquestioned obedience. I didn’t think such deception could ever happen again. But since the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, it has become apparent that the level of hatred toward Jews — not just toward the State of Israel — is more widespread in the United States than I could possibly have imagined, and this is profoundly disturbing. We must take a lesson from what happened in Germany under Hitler, or else history could be repeated. Before the pogroms and the death camps, Jews were depersonalized in books and speeches. They were blamed for the country’s economic problems, and their extermination was presented as the solution. Anyone who spoke up on behalf of their Jewish neighbors was harassed and attacked. Once public opposition was silenced, men and women of conscience could only help
Republicans. The final tally was 213 opposed to expulsion, and 179 in favor. Twenty-four Republicans voted to expel Santos, and 31 Democrats voted against expulsion. Nineteen representatives voted “present,” and 22 were absent. Many Members of Congress, Republican and Democrat, say they will vote to expel Santos once the House Ethics Committee report is in hand. The committee has announced that its report will be issued by Nov. 17. Therefore, constituents of the 3rd District expect Congress to again vote to expel Santos before the end of November, and we expect both parties to whip votes so that the resolution passes this time. Congress owes it to the people of NY-03 and the country to bring integrity back to the House. It’s long past time to oust Santos from Congress. Jody Kass Finkel, of Great Neck, is the founder and coordinator of the nonpartisan group Concerned Citizens of NY-03, which was formed in January, with the sole mission of having George Santos expelled from Congress.
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by hiding Jews or helping them escape the country. Based on what we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it is painfully apparent that the spirit of Adolf Hitler is alive and well in the minds of many college professors, their students, and even some of our elected officials. Only someone who is deluded, brainwashed or possessed can applaud the massacre of more than 1,000 innocent men, women and children and the taking of more than 200 civilians as hostages that took place on Oct. 7. I firmly believe that those voicing such malevolence are far outnumbered by the decent people in our local communities, but we
have a moral imperative not to remain silent. Let’s prove that by turning out for the next pro-Israel rally, by wearing a blue patch (Israel’s flag is blue and white), or by putting a blue light outside our front door. I found information about upcoming rallies, and other ways to support Israel and our Jewish neighbors, at jns.org and jta.org. There are many issues that divide us, but the right of an individual and his family to exist, free from violence and fear, transcends all others, and it should unite us. CHARLES HOLSTER Long Beach
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The Winter Wonderland Saturday Nov. 25th, 12:30PM - 5:30PM The Train Museum At The Wantagh Preservation Society
Visit Our Booth For Free Giveaways and Visit our Petting Zoo and feed the animals!
Meet & Take Pictures With Fun Characters!
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