Long Beach Herald 02-06-2025

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Officials break ground on two new turf fields

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

It’s almost time to play ball at Town Park at Point Lookout.

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, the town board and other local officials gathered and broke ground on Jan. 30 at the future site of two artificial-turf fields to be used for a variety of sports games and practices. They are hopeful the fields will be completed by mid-summer.

The two fields, which will sit side by side, will be a total of 390 feet long and 488 feet wide. The playable portion will be 360 feet long and 210 feet wide. The project will cost about $8 million. The fields are a budgeted expense for the town that will be recouped through sponsorships, field rentals and more.

State grant will fund additions to the L.B. boardwalk

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

For the past year, Long Beach has been on the receiving end of a number of state grants. The city announced yet another one last week, this one focused on its best-known attraction, the boardwalk.

In a release on Jan. 28, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new investments of more than $100 million for projects in so-called Pro-Housing Communities, part of a total of $123 million comprising the latest round of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. To date, 273 communities

across the state have been certified as Pro-Housing Communities, including Long Beach, which was awarded $1.45 million, earmarked for improvements to the boardwalk.

“Our boardwalk is the heart of our city,” City Council President Brendan Finn said in a statement, “and this grant award will allow us to make targeted improvements to our community’s crown jewel to enhance the boardwalk experience for our residents and visitors and boost the city’s economy. Thank you, Governor Hochul. This award brings this administration’s grant total to over $8 million, a testament to

boardwalk is the heart of our city.

our team’s efforts to keep taxes down while continuing to invest in our future and working with our partners at all levels of government. The administration has made economic development a top priority with an imaginative and aggressive pursuit of grants to help improve our city.”

Long Beach will use the

money to construct one or two new concession buildings and three extensions to the 2.5-mile boardwalk. The extensions will potentially be used for shaded seating, booths for local artists and artisans to display and sell their work, new public restrooms, and event space. City officials are still in the early stages of brainstorming, and

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plan to gauge public interest and encourage residents’ input. Councilman Mike Reinhart said that the project is one for which the city needs public engagement in order to ensure that everyone is happy with the additions, and to “keep Long Beach Long Beach,” he said. The boardwalk currently

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Local officials gathered to break ground on Jan. 30 at Town Park at Point Lookout for two new athletic fields.

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Preparing for Long Beach’s biggest splash

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Beach Polar Bears will have the annual Super Bowl splash on Feb. 9, an event that raises funds for Make-A-Wish Metro New York in memory of Paulie Bradley.

Bradley was a joyful and energetic child who spent his summers on Monroe Boulevard Beach, riding his boogie board and dreaming of becoming a lifeguard. He loved the ocean and took every opportunity to play in the waves. His wish was to travel to Puerto Rico and play on the beach. However, he passed away at the age of four on Nov. 16, 1997 before his wish could be fulfilled.

His parents, Patti and Mike Bradley, wanted to find a meaningful way to honor Paulie’s memory, ensuring that his love for life and the ocean would continue to inspire others. As they searched for the right tribute, Paulie’s uncle, P.J. Bradley, had an idea — what if the annual Polar Bear Swim, which had started just a few years earlier, could be used as a fundraiser to help grant wishes for other children facing critical illnesses?

The tradition of the swim began in 1998 when Long Beach residents Kevin McCarthy and Pete Meyers took a spontaneous dip in the freezing Atlantic before the Super Bowl. By the following year, Mike Bradley, and his brother P.J. had joined in, and word of the swim began to spread. When P.J. proposed turning the event into a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish in honor of Paulie, McCarthy and Meyers agreed. In 2000, the first official Long Beach Polar Bear Splash for Make-AWish took place, transforming a small local tradition into a meaningful cause.

“The Polar Bear Splash is what Long Beach is all

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One of Long Beach’s most anticipated annual events — the Polar Bear Splash — returns to the waters on Feb. 9.

about,” City Councilman Mike Reinhart said. “One part community, one part generosity and a little touch of the best kind of craziness, this event has done so much good for so many kids who really need it. Congrats to the Polar Bears on their 25th year and thank you for bringing the community together for such a great cause.”

Since then, the splash has grown into a major community event, with more swimmers and supporters

joining each year. The Long Beach Polar Bears have helped grant hundreds of wishes, ensuring that other children get to experience the joy that Paulie was never able to.

T-shirt sales will begin at 10 a.m., those plunging will gather at noon before entering the water at 1:30 p.m. The event continues to bring the community together, keeping Paulie’s spirit alive while making dreams come true for children in need.

A new way to support local businesses

Trellus aims to shine a spotlight on small, community shops

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Companies and apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats allow you to order food and drinks from nearby shops and restaurants at any time, and have them delivered to wherever you are. The problem is, sometimes, the smaller local shops can be overshadowed and hidden behind the big guys.

Now, a couple of Long Island natives are trying to change that.

Brian Berkery, of Long Beach, JR Jensen, of Merrick, and Adam Haber, of Roslyn, have set out to give people the opportunity to keep getting their goods delivered, but with an emphasis on highlighting local small businesses. They did so by creating Trellus, a new app, that was able to start being downloaded Feb. 3.

“You open up DoorDash, and you’re a local grocery store, you show up behind Stop & Shop,” Jensen said. “There’s just no way you can compete and get lost in that clutter of all the other third-party apps. Enter Trellus, which is only allowing small and home-based, independently owned businesses be on our platform, where you as a shopper don’t have to worry about all those other businesses.” Jensen said the company has been working with over 500 businesses for the past three years — without the app — helping them with their last-mile logistics. They’ve been offering next day and same day deliveries for the companies that integrated with them, with their goal always being to help businesses get their products to consumers. Now, with the launch of the app, the focus is on consumers getting products from their local businesses.

“You can change your locations, you can explore nearby, you can save addresses as you go,” Jensen said. “We’re really trying to take the experience that’s been in the marketplace for big box stores and major chains, and bring that to small and home-based businesses to put them on that plane.”

The app launched only in Nassau County for now, with sights set on expanding to Suffolk County by springtime, and up to Westchester after that. They were already helping deliver to all three areas. So far, over 50 Nassau County businesses have been approved to be on the app.

They also have plans — down the line — to move into nationwide shipping as well. You live in Florida now but you want your favorite cookies from your favorite Long Beach shop? The Trellus team wants you to be able to get them. They also have ideas to expand outside of Long Island too, and maybe even the entire country at some point, always handling the delivery.

“We reverse engineered the Amazon business,” Berkery said. “First, Amazon started off with using third party delivery. They went from post offices to UPS to FedEx. When we started, we built the

foundation of a driver network, and then we’re putting the marketplace on top of it, so we’re already set up for delivery. It’s working out really well.”

Trellus currently has about 20 to 30 drivers in their system that drive and do deliveries on a regular basis, but have over 100 drivers approved in their sys-

tem overall. Berkery said it’s a great way for people to make supplemental income, especially if they don’t want to deliver hot food or drive people around.

“It’s also a great opportunity for people that are looking for supplemental income because for us, it’s different,” Berkery said. “We are same day delivery, and we don’t deliver hot food or people. The process is super easy. We can have you come through our system, apply today, and be delivering tomorrow and making money, getting paid the day after that for the day that you worked.”

The launch of the app comes right before the rush for Valentine’s Day. The app is featuring local chocolate shops, wineries and its own subscription box company called “LocaLI Bred,” a company Trellus bought out last year. That box contains items from nearby businesses across Long Island, including chocolate, coffee and more. The company is also offering early shoppers free delivery through Valentine’s Day.

Trellus is based in Long Beach, having its distribution site in the city and its offices located in the city’s central business district, landing it right in the heart of many of the city’s local businesses.

“I do a lot of business in the city of Long Beach,” Berkery said. “I’ve been here over 20 years. I just love to just see this city flourish, and that’s what we’re going to be able to do.”

Photos courtesy Trellus Trellus is the newest way to shop local, and is available to download for Nassau County residents.

Nassau County community members can have food, drinks and curated boxes from their favorite local businesses delivered to them at the click of a button.

The Valentine’s Day gift basket is among those featured on the app now, made by Dolce Confections in Hewlett. Trellus is offering free shipping through the holiday.

Protecting Your Future

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Planning for Those You Are Responsible For

A client came in to see us for their follow-up consultation. The client shared that, in between their two meetings with us, the husband‘s brother had suffered a stroke and was now in a rehabilitation facility. He was a bachelor. He had no power of attorney or health care proxy. He may or may not have had a will -- they didn’t know. Further, they were unable to get access to his apartment to clean out the fridge, get his clothes, and look for his papers, because he had failed to put them on the list of persons approved to enter in the event of an emergency.

One of the most overlooked areas in estate planning is the question of who you are responsible for. Do you have a friend or relative who you know will need to rely on you if something happens? Either they have no one else or everyone else is too far away. If you have the responsibility, then make sure that you have the documents you will need to carry out that responsibility. Otherwise, you may be facing a guardianship proceeding.

Similarly, so many of our clients have adult

children with young families. Do you know whether your children have wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies?

There are serious pitfalls for young families if one spouse dies without a plan. Roughly half of their assets go to their surviving spouse and half to the children. The court will appoint a legal guardian for the children’s money and the unused portion must be turned over to them at age eighteen, ready or not!

A potentially more serious problem for older adults is whether their sons and daughters who have families possess adequate life insurance. If your son or daughter dies without sufficient life insurance, you may be called upon to support and educate your grandchildren out of your retirement money.

Finally, if you are responsible for the care of an elderly parent, then make sure it is you who has the power of attorney and health care proxy and not another sibling who may end up controlling the situation from afar, much to your dismay.

City to gauge interest, ideas from community members

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has five concession stands and kiosks. With Beach Burger on Grand Boulevard, Marvel ice cream on National Boulevard, Riptides on Edwards Boulevard and Shakes & Shuckers on Lincoln Boulevard, community members have numerous options for grabbing a bite to eat. Skudin Surf, on Riverside Boulevard, is the other boardwalk shop.

Last year, the city was awarded a total of roughly $7 million in state grants — and applied for much more — which is continuing to fund everything from new hires in the police and fire departments to renovations of the city’s parks. The newest grant brings the total since last January to over $8 million.

“For our administration, in conjunction with the city manager, one of our goals is to be really aggressive with applying for grants,” Reinhart said, referring to City Manager Dan Creighton. “It’s a big push for us, and our city manager and our team are really going after it, and we’re really pleased. It’s

going to help the community.”

Grants for projects in Pro-Housing Communities are intended to foster economic development not only by helping to increase the availability of and access to housing, but also by stimulating community development and neighborhood growth through place making special projects, and eliminating and redeveloping blighted structures. The program is intended to incentivize capital investments in these communities to support infrastructure improvements and help them thrive.

“There’s only one solution to New York’s housing affordability crisis: We’ve got to build more housing,” Hochul said at press conference. “The Pro-Housing Communities initiative is delivering the incentives communities are looking for, and this latest round of grant funding will make a real difference in every region of New York. We’re proud of all the certified Pro-Housing Communities in New York, and look forward to seeing their continued growth.”

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A new state grant for Long Beach has the city considering additions to the boardwalk, including potential concession locations.

CHASE TIMBERLAKE

Baldwin Senior Basketball

AFTER HELPING LEAD the Bruins to a historic 2023-24 season highlighted by a fourth straight Nassau Class AAA title, Timberlake joined a very short list of 1,000-career point scorers in program history. On Jan. 17, he reached the milestone previously achieved only by his head coach Darius Burton, a 1993 Baldwin graduate. Timberlake is well on his way to a second All-County selection, averaging a team-high 24 points per game.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Feb. 6

Boys Basketball: Baldwin at G.N. North 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Carey at Roosevelt 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Elmont at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Lawrence at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: South Side at Manhasset 5

Girls Basketball: Mepham at New Hyde Park 5 p.m.

Girls Baksetball: Jericho at MacArthur 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Bethpage at Kennedy 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Mepham 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Manhasset at South Side 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7

Girls Basketball: V.S. South at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Syosset at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Clarke at Mineola 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Seaford at Malverne 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Floral Park at Wantagh 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Wrestling: Nassau County Division 1 qualifier tournaments at Farmingdale, Long Beach, Oceanside, Jericho, Massapequa and Kennedy 9 a.m.

Gymnastics: Coaches Invitational at North Shore 10 a.m.

Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Hicksville 12 p.m.

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Long Beach revives playoff hopes

By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com

The Long Beach boys’ basketball team ended January a whole lot better than they started it and, in the process, gave themselves one last chance to claim one of the final AA playoff spots.

After starting the new year 1-4, the Marines bounced back to win three of their last four contests after rallying for a 60-57 thriller over Great Neck North Jan. 30 to improve to 4-7 in Conference AA-3 play and 7-10 overall with three games remaining. If they win out, they could avoid missing the postseason for the first time since 2018.

The final stretch began Monday night at Mepham, whom the Marines beat by 31 points back on Jan. 7. But after that, Long Beach faces two teams it lost to the first time around in undefeated Great Neck South on Feb. 6 and Valley Stream Central in the home finale on Feb. 10.

“The kids are always playing hard,” Long Beach head coach Scott Martin said. “I’m proud of their effort. We still have hope for the playoffs. We need to win the next three.”

The Marines’ playoff aspirations almost disappeared after they found themselves trailing by 11 to Great Neck North early in the third quarter, but an 18-2 run that was highlighted by two straight three-point plays by Matt Hayes and eight points by fellow senior Brody Schuh that resulted in a 47-42 lead with 1:45 left.

The teams found themselves tied after three quarters just as they did during the first meeting on Dec. 19, which was eventually won by the Blazers 61-59. North scored six straight points to take a 55-53 lead with 3:37 remaining, but baskets from Hayes and sophomore Jeron Burns put the Marines back ahead with 2:15 left.

The Blazers tied it again with just under two minutes remaining, but Long Beach senior Jamar Burns drew a shooting foul and hit one of the free throws to give the Marines the lead for good at 58-57. He also helped seal the victory when he set up Schuh’s basket with

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Senior guard Jamar Burns put the Marines over the top against Great Neck North Jan. 30 with a late free throw in a 60-57 victory.

40 ticks left after receiving a Magic Johnson-esque behind-the-back pass from brother Jeron.

“I don’t think he could’ve made that pass other than behind his back,” Martin said. “He went around the back, got it to Jamar, Jamar was off balance, and he made a little pivot to Brody and Brody was able to finish.”

Schuh finished with a game-high 21 points. Jamar Burns had 17 and Hayes added 12.

The result was in stark contrast to other conference losses Long Beach had

despite having early leads. They had a nine-point advantage after the first quarter before losing 64-52 at Baldwin on Dec. 13, an eight-point advantage at the same point in the 60-49 defeat to Great Neck South on Jan. 11, and a whopping 20-point bulge at Jericho through the first stanza five days later before falling 72-64.

“The one we will look back on is the first Great Neck North game,” Martin said. “Those shots we missed, and we only lost by two. That was the game we should’ve won.”

Gillen is ceremonially sworn in to House

By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Laura Gillen celebrated joining the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represents New York’s 4th Congressional District, at a ceremonial swearing-in at the Elmont Public Library on Jan. 25.

Nearly 400 people gathered in the library’s theater to honor Gillen, who was officially sworn into office in Washington on Jan. 3. Former Rep. Steve Israel did the ceremonial honors, with the help of Gillen’s husband, Chris Gillen.

In 2024, Gillen announced she would run against Republican incumbent Anthony D’Esposito, whom she had challenged in 2022, losing narrowly. But voters chose Gillen by a margin of about 2 percentage points in last November’s election.

Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislator Seth Koslow also attended the library ceremony.

“As you are taking your oath, we could not be prouder of you,” Solages told Gillen. “This moment is really a testimony to your hard work, your dedication and the trust that you have earned from so many of us. Your vision in this district gives us hope and gives us confidence. And we know that the integrity, compassion and determination you have will resonate here, in D.C. and all over.”

Meeks recalled the uncertainty of the October election, particularly in the 4th C.D. But, he said, the Democratic caucus chose Gillen to run because of her character, her ability to connect with the community and her care for all citizens.

“You can’t be a leader if you’re not willing to serve,” Meeks said. “And we

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saw in Laura one that served and one that listened. She’s coming and talking to all sides, and she’s looking for ways to bring people together to better the entire United States of America.”

“So, I made it to Capitol Hill,” Gillen laughed when it was her turn to speak, to loud applause. “I have gratitude for

the awesome opportunity to serve the people of this district, and gratitude to all those that made this possible.”

She thanked the elected officials who supported her campaign, expressed enthusiasm about working with them and thanked her family, who she said sacrificed so much in the months leading up to the election to help her campaign.

From 2018 to 2019, Gillen was the first Democrat to serve as Town of Hempstead supervisor in 112 years, which she attributed to her dedication to compromise and bipartisanship.

“Working across the aisle was a necessity,” she said. “It wasn’t always easy. But with a carrot and a stick, we made it possible.”

Among her successes during her time as supervisor, she continued, was the leadership she demonstrated in bringing down taxes, upgrading infrastructure, serving communities that had been ignored, challenging polluters and bringing vital ethical reforms to the town to ensure that public servants were accountable to the people they serve.

“Now, as your congresswoman, those lessons will continue to guide me,” she said. “I’ll always put Long Island and our nation first, and work to do what’s best for all the people in our community. It is the honor of my lifetime to be your congresswoman.”

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Former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, left, and Rep. Laura Gillen’s husband, Chris Gillen, took part in her ceremonial swearing-in before a cheering crowd, three weeks after Gillen began her term in the House of Representatives.

Historical society highlights local artists

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Beach Historical Society opened its doors for “The Art Show,” a two-day community event showcasing the works of six local artists.

The exhibit, which ran Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the museum, at 226 West Penn St., featured a variety of artistic styles and mediums from community artists Stu Friedman, Lissette Resnick, Scott Ferrone, Paul Mele, Mitchell Rodbell and Stefani Jarrett.

The historical society has been actively expanding its community outreach efforts, hosting monthly artist exhibits as part of an initiative to bring more visitors into the museum. This exhibit allowed multiple artists to display their work together. The featured pieces included photography, watercolor paintings and other mixed media.

“We have been highlighting one artist a month, allowing them to do an exhibit in here, and they’ve been having their own little receptions,” Historical Society President Jeanne Browne said. “We’ve been doing that for two years, except for the very winter months like January and February. We’ve been doing it for a while, and we did that as an initiative to reach out to the community a little bit more.”

In addition to highlighting local artists, the exhibit served as another way for the organization to connect with the Long Beach locals. Over the weekend, visitors viewed the artwork and had the chance to learn more about the historical society and its work.

“We get memberships, we get donations,” Browne said. “We have people saying to us, ‘I didn’t know this was here.’ They want tours, we did give some tours (Sunday).”

The museum is currently updating and redesigning its exhibit room, with plans to refresh its displays and enhance the visitor experience.

The historical society is now preparing for a busy lineup of upcoming events. On March 8, the museum will host the “Barrier Island Film Festival,” featuring six short films and two music videos, one of which was actually filmed at the museum. The event serves as a fundraiser for ongoing preservation efforts and museum renovations. It also helps raise funds for maintaining and updating exhibits and expanding community programs and historical projects. Tickets will be priced at $30 for non-members and $25 for members.

Later next month, “Notable Women in Long Beach History” will take place on March 13, followed by “Rediscovering Lost Voices of Long Beach” on March 22. This event will showcase newly digitized interviews from decades-old recordings of past residents.

“About 20 years ago, a person named Florence First, who was a notable woman in Long Beach, did some audio interviews with people and we found them,” Browne said. “They had been in the museum, but of course, no one’s doing audio tapes anymore, so we have a

gentleman who digitized them and hunted down some of the families of the people. It’s going to be a presentation of their voices, some of their interviews.”

The organization is also in the process of securing additional funding through a grant from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. The grant program provides matching funds for new fundraising initiatives, helping the organization expand its programming and maintain its exhibits. After successfully receiving funding last year, the museum is aiming to qualify again for the upcoming year, further supporting its mission to preserve and share Long Beach’s history.

Mitchell Rodbell happily showcased his artwork to all those at the historical society’s art show.

Stu Friedman displayed his many works at the historical society.

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Paul Mele, Scott Ferrone, Lissette Resnick, Mitchell Rodbell, Stefani Jarrett, and Stu Friedman all showcased their works at the Long Beach Historical Society’s art show on Feb. 1 and 2.

Stefani Jarrett showed off her work over the weekend.

STEPPING OUT

SCORE BIG on

Super Sunday

Go for the ‘tasty ‘win’

By Karen Bloom

It’s the biggest sports day of the year. The big game — on Feb. 9 — is great opportunity for casual winter entertaining.

Thrilling plays, must-see commercials and your pals are all quintessential elements of the perfect game-day get-together. Of course that game on the big screen is the main focus, but plenty of action takes place around the table — keeping everyone well fed is a sport in itself.

While crowd-pleasing Buffalo flavor-inspired foods and football always seem to go together, think beyond those traditional flavors for a new twist on your Super Bowl cuisine.

Baked Spinach and Chicken Dip

A tasty dip is always a winner. Try this flavorful, creamy variation — in addition to the guacamole.

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

• 1 cup ranch dressing

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped Heat oven to 375 F.

In microwave-safe medium bowl, add cream cheese and dressing. Microwave on high 30 seconds, or until cream cheese is soft. Stir to combine. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Add chicken and stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to baking dish that holds at least 6 cups. Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. The internal temperature should be 165 F.

Serve with crackers, bread or veggie sticks.

Note: If you like it spicy, substitute a chipotle ranch

dressing and add diced pickled jalapenos. To make ahead, prepare unbaked dip up to 3 days ahead; store covered and refrigerated. Bake prior to serving.

Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza

Instead of the pizza delivery, get creative with “garlic bread” version.

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup ricotta

• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, divided

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• Kosher salt

• 3/4 cup pizza sauce

• 1 cup mini pepperoni

• 2 (16 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Transfer mixture to a 9”-x13” baking dish then spread pizza sauce on top. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and pepperoni.

Halve biscuits and roll into balls, then place on top of dip.

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and parsley. Brush on biscuits and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melty, about 45 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and bake until biscuits are cooked

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through, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Step up your chili with a barbecue twist.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

• 1/2 tablespoon cumin

• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

• 26-28 ounces crushed or chopped tomatoes

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

• 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

• Salt and pepper to taste

Chili fixin’s: shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, fresh tomato, corn chips, and salsa are all great additions.

Over medium heat, saute onion and carrots in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and spices and saute another minute. Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth and simmer over low heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Stir in the corn, beans, and barbecie sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more chili powder and cumin to spice up if necessary.

Simmer another 5 minutes or until ready to eat.

Serve with your favorite chili add-ons.

With his signature laid-back style, as showcased in his Netflix special “Sweet & Juicy” produced and directed by Ali Wong, comedianactor-writer Sheng Wang brings his hilarious standup to the Paramount stage. Wang is now truly coming into his own. Two decades of performing has taken him from doing stand-up for touristy audiences in New York to a successful Netflix special, “Sweet and Juicy,” produced and directed by Ali Wong. He mines comedy from the mundane, everyday parts of life — from the meditative ritual that is shopping at Costco to how to get maximum value from health insurance. Because he’s from Texas, Wang also speaks with a slight Southern drawl, giving a relaxed quality to his delivery. Among his other credits, Wang was a featured standup on HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” special and wrote for ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.” Wang now resides in L.A. and in his time explores botanical gardens and new ways to snack.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

Boyz II Men

R&B superstars Boyz II Men are always in the groove. They arrive at Tilles Center with their soulful multi-octave sound and incredible vocals, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Given the monumental success of their albums and the timeless quality of their vocals, it’s easy to see why they remain one of the most popular R&B groups of all time. Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across generations. Their four Grammys are just the tip of the iceberg. The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. And the reason is abundantly clear. For the past three-plus decades, Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalog of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. And for Boyz II Men, the hits just keep on coming.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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Friends of the Brothers

Friends of the Brothers returns to the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers, Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musicians closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys and toured with Experience Hendrix. Singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers Band biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their first-hand experience with the Allman Brothers Band and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth.

Mah Jongg club

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join in the game, at Long Beach Library, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com or call (516) 432-7201.

City Council Meeting

Long Beach City Council meets on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. It will take place on the sixth floor of city hall and on YouTube. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov. 1 W Chester St.

Art explorations

Bird walk

The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit ssaudubon.org.

BOE meets

Friends’ perform songs from every stage of Allman Brothers career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players, including drummers Dave Diamond (Zen Tricksters, Bob Weir, Robert Randolph) and Lee Finkelstein (Tower of Power, Blues Brothers), bassist Craig Privett (Half Step) and keyboardist Mike Katzman (Leslie Mendelsohn, The Electrix). Rock on! $38, $33. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program continues, Saturday, Feb. 8 noon-3 p.m. Kids and their adult partners talk about and make art together. While there, enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit nassaumuseum. org to register or call (516)

The Long Beach Board of Education meets on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., at Lido Elementary School. For more information, visit LBeach.org. 237 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach.

Ask the tech guy

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to its stage, Friday, Feb. 7, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; also Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12-13,10:15 a.m. and noon. It is 3017 in this futuristic, musical retelling of “Cinderella.” She’s now a space engineer looking to revolutionize space travel. When the Prince holds a space parade, Cinderella saves it by helping fix the Prince’s spaceship. Cinderella knows it’s the perfect opportunity to show the Prince her new hyper warp speed engine.

But first, she’ll have to keep her evil stepmother from throwing a wrench in her plans! $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only. Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or licm.org.

‘Frozen’ Sing-Along

Bring the whole family — or friend group — to this singalong screening of Disney’s Frozen! Get in on the fun in Long Beach Library’s auditorium, Tuesday, Feb. 18, starting at 3 p.m. 111 W Park Ave. For tickets and more, visit LongBeachPL.com.

Love and Jazz PreValentine’s Day Concert

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an unforgettable afternoon of romance and music, Sunday, Feb. 9 , 2:30-3:45 p.m., presented by Artists in Partnership, Inc. and the Long Beach Public Library. Listen to jazz and love songs, featuring Rahsaan Cruse Jr. and Trio.

Cruse is a rising star in the jazz scene who will deliver heartfelt ballads that resonate with raw emotion and sincere affection. 111 W Park Ave, Long Beach. For additional information and tickets, visit aip4arts.org.

Polar Bear Splash

The Long Beach Polar Bears will make their annual plunge, Sunday, Feb. 9, on Laurelton Blvd. beach with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish. T-shirt sales begin at 10 a.m.; Polar Bears gather at noon and go in the water at 1:30 pm.For more information visit LongBeachNY.gov.

Having an event?

Lest We Forget

Artists in Partnership, Inc. and the Long Beach Public Library invites all to experience The Lest We Forget Traveling Slavery Museum of Philadelphia, Saturday, Feb. 8, noon-4 p.m., in tribute to Black History Month. Join co-founder, Gwen Ragsdale and view slave artifacts, Jim Crow objects, bill-of-sale documents and much more from her museum’s collection.

The Lest We Forget Slavery Museum and Traveling Exhibits tears the scab of mystery and shame off the subject of slavery and shines light on the enduring spirit of our African American ancestors and the contributions they have made in the building of America. Long Beach Library, 111 W Park Ave, Long Beach. For additional information, visit aip4arts.org.

Zoning Board Meeting

The City of Long Beach Zoning Board meets on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., in Community Hall on the sixth floor at City Hall. 1 W Chester St. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.

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

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) which publicly launched the movement. The direct followup to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. The exhibit encompasses significant cultural advancements during Long Island’s Roaring Twenties/Jazz Age movement, including votes, jobs, and the automobile for women, the beginnings of suburbia with commutation for work, and planned residential communities, which all defined the era, while the following decade brought economic reversals and the WPA program. Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Fernand Léger, Guy Pène du Bois, Gaston Lachaise, Elie Nadelman, and Reginald Marsh, among others, along with art deco stylists of poster art and graphics, and photography will convey the Art Deco spirit along with its furniture, decorative arts, and fashion.

Like “Our Gilded Age,” the social scene of Long Island’s Gold Coast, and its personalities — both upstairs and downstairs — will be portrayed, along with the ongoing relationship with the immediate urban context of New York with its skyscrapers and deco-styled architecture. On view through June 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum. org.

Hempstead House tour

Feb. 16

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, Feb. 16, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

investment we are making in the town for our people and our kids that live here. That is the most important investment we can make.”

Lines will be drawn on the two fields for lacrosse, field hockey and soccer, and goal posts will be installed for each sport. The project will include an electronic scoreboard, as well as lights so the fields can be used at night.

The fields will be made of a synthetic turf sub-base, according to officials, who added that drainage and irrigation systems will be installed to help prevent flooding, as well as chain link and mesh fences surrounding the outside of the area.

“We’re making this investment in the town because we want our kids to participate in sports, of course, and we want them to have a great place, but there’s nothing better than doing it at home,” Clavin said. “This is such a winning combination that we can have this facility right here. You’ll be able to come see your kids, your grandkids, you can enjoy the beautiful day down here at the beach, you can go to one of the local restaurants right here at Point Lookout, or one of the local stores and support them.”

The fields will be lined for all age and skill levels, from young athletes to professionals. The complex, which has yet to be named, will be available to all local leagues, as well as tournament organizers across the country.

Clavin said the town worked with teams and coaches in the area to determine what kind of field and complex suited them best.

Gordon Purdie, men’s lacrosse coach at Adelphi University, said he’s looking forward to the new fields, saying they offer the opportunity for all local kids to maximize them. Tanner Sands, general manager of the

Long Island Rough Riders, a local soccer organization that runs leagues, games and clinics for all ages, echoed his excitement, adding that the fields will allow them the opportunity to continue branching out and offering their services.

“We share the vision that sports has a very unique ability to bring people together and to communitybuild,” Sands said. “Through many different avenues, we look forward to bringing them to this beautiful complex.”

LandTek, a Bay Shore-based specialized civil contracting company that focuses on the design, construction and maintenance of athletic facilities across the East Coast, will be responsible for building the new fields. Repeating LandTek’s motto, “Building champi-

ons from the ground up,” former New York Jet Marty Lyons, the company’s senior vice president, said the fields would do just that.

“We are investing in the future, and the best investment in the future are our kids,” Lyons said.

The new sports facility will not have any vendors on-site, according to Clavin, so that people using the fields could patronize restaurants, ice cream shops, stores, and more in Point Lookout, Lido Beach and Long Beach.

“I can’t wait for you to come play here,” Clavin said. “Go have some pizza and go fishing at Point Lookout, get a little something at Marvel and, even though Long Beach is a separate city, you can go give them some business too, because they’re our good friends.”

Brendan Carpenter/Herald

town Supervisor don Clavin shared his enthusiasm on Jan. 30 for two new athletic fields in point Lookout.

Chambers workshop focuses on marketing

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Nassau County small businesses gathered to learn about cutting-edge digital marketing strategies from Richner Communications’ Lori Berger at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Roslyn, on Jan. 21.

The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce organized a series of workshops to help local businesses thrive in 2025, sharing information about computer systems, financial planning and communications and marketing. Berger was a presenter for two marketing classes: one in Malverne, on Jan. 14, and the class a week later in Roslyn.

“I’m so passionate about helping people and small businesses with marketing,” Berger said. “We’re a community newspaper company. That’s what we do.”

Her presentation walked attendees through four core aspects of marketing: offline, social media, E-commerce and websites.

The marketing presentation was for businesses in Zone 1, north of Route 25, and it was attended by about 50 small business leaders from throughout the zone. The workshop was made possible by a Nassau County Technical Services grant, which is designed to help the local economy by offering guidance to small businesses free of charge.

Ira Reiter is a co-owner of the Barking Biscuit with his wife, Hillary, and president of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. Their business took off five years ago, around the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Social media proved to be a vital tool that helped their to succeed.

Richner Communications offered complimentary one-on-one meetings for all attending businesses to review their search engine optimization and social

media presence — a service Reiter intends to follow up on.

“We are looking forward to it — were just hoping that we can absorb everything,” Reiter said. “So much, and so much fantastic information that came out of last night, and it will help us with our online presence.”

The workshop encouraged Reiter to use Geo-Fencing, a technique to target advertisements to potential customers in a specific area.

Janna Rodriguez, founder of the Innovative Daycare Corp., in Freeport, has been helping children learn and grow for 12 years. “We’ve created a strong support system between the families, the community, the educators and the other organizations that we partner with,” she said.

The NCCC provides a service that makes entrepreneurship much more accessible in Nassau County, Rodriguez said. “The reason that I was interested in marketing is because small businesses, such as myself, find it very difficult to be able to hire a marketing consultant, especially when you’re first starting up,” she said.

In the workshop she discovered that her business comes up on the front page of search engines, and she was advised her to plan more content for Facebook and Instagram.

This was the first time the NCCC has offered classes at no cost, according to Russel Green, a board member of the council and president of the Syosset and Woodbury Chambers of Commerce.

A Chamber “allows other businesses and individuals in the community to know who you are and when you’re starting,” Green said. “We’ll support you, hopefully, for many, many years.”

To learn more about the NCCC and future events, visit ncchambers.org.

Joseph D’Alessandro/Herald

About 50 small businesses owners gathered at Roslyn’s Hilton Garden Inn on Jan. 21 to learn about digital marketing with Lori Berger, of Richner Communications.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that I shall, commencing on February 18, 2025, sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on real estate herein-after described, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party-ininterest in such real estate shall pay to the County Treasurer by February 13, 2025 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges, against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 per cent per six month’s period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 18, 2025 lien sale, Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 18th day of February, 2025 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

The liens are for arrears of School District taxes for the year 2023 - 2024 and/or County, Town, and Special District taxes for the year 2024. The following is a partial listing of the real estate located in school district number(s) 28 in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead only, upon which tax liens are to be sold, with a brief description of the same by reference to the County Land and Tax Map, the name of the owner or occupant as the same appears on the 2023/2024 tentative assessment roll, and the total amount of such unpaid taxes.

IMPORTANT

THE NAMES OF OWNERS SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT. SUCH NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2023/2024 TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IT MAY ALSO BE THAT SUCH OWNERS ARE NOMINAL ONLY AND ANOTHER PERSON IS ACTUALLY THE BENEFICIAL OWNER.

TOwN OF HEMPSTEAd SCHOOL:28 LONG BEACH CITY Sd

QUINN MATTHEW & MARY 517.73

59014 01770

110 GRAND BOULEVARD LLC 8,880.28

59017 00060 6,7

FARRELL RICHARD B & ANN 1,344.86

59019 00270

RODRIGUEZ MARK & HAYES MARY 1,211.37

59022 00650 65-66

TURTURRO MICHAEL 339.46

59023 00310

TURTUFFO MICHAEL 11,469.78

59023 00320 32,33

576 PARK AVENUE LLC 19,487.33

59024 00010 1-5

PSILAKIS VASILIOS & CHRISTO 1,637.13

59026 00230 23-24

ROGERS JOEL J LIFE ESTATE 3,854.41

59032 00610 61-63

HORN MARTIN & MARION 13,114.02 59036 00170 17-18

TOGNINO BETTY TRUST 4,215.82 59037 00010 1-3

BEGELMAN RENEE TRUST 5,181.03

59037 01230

DICICCO ANTHONY 625.17

59039 0150UCA00800 150 CA 80 UNIT 13

BERGER MICHAEL 5,196.69

59039 0151UCA01550 151 CA 155 UNIT 201

SPIELMAN WILLIAM H & GAIL A 923.39

59040 0230UCA01630 230 CA 163 UNIT 404

ZARENO LTD PARTNERSHIP 7,697.05

59043 00090 9-10

SCHECHTMAN LENA 1,771.78

59043 00190 19,20

SANTANA SR LUIS 4,320.55

59044 00220 22,23

YE CHAN JUAN 1,109.73

59044 00490 49,50

BARBATO STEVEN A & PATRICIA A 9,423.62

59045 00320 32-33

STOJANOV TRUST 9,545.13

59045 01500

300 WEST PARK LLC 18,700.18

59047 01620

KELLY JAMES K & LAUREN A 4,911.70

59049 00230 23-25

SMITH FAMILY TRUST 3,510.70

59054 01350

SILVER MICHELE 7,928.51

59055 00010 1-3

BEST ANNIE 1,674.26

59056 00150 15-16

RAPAPORT JEFFREY 5,373.97

59056 00530 53-54

KENAHAN PATRICK & CYNTHIA 9,979.26

59062 00510 51-55

LENIHAN ANGELA HSIA 724.62 59062 01500

BANHAM JOHN & BANHAM STEPHANIE 688.42

59063 0166UCA01390 166 CA 139 UNIT 116

TAKOS NICK 748.26

59063 0166UCA01390 166 CA 139 UNIT 213

LONG BEACH ASSISTED LIVING LLC 369,766.82

59064 00010 1-6

AMBROSIO ANTHONY 6,097.26

59064 0039UCA02200 39 CA 220 UNIT 306

LAVIN GERARD & ELEANOR 5,740.46 59064 0039UCA02200 39 CA 220 UNIT 503 122 WEST FULTON REALTY LLC 1,330.69 59067 01310

JAIKARAN BHAGMATTIE LIFE ESTATE 852.23

59068 00540 54-55

PERSAUD DEONARINE & N 9,646.54 59068 00730

NATIONAL BLVD NURSING HOME ASSO 5,738.78

59069 00310 31-33

NATIONAL BLVD NURSING HOME ASSO 4,358.34 59069 00340 34-35

BRACKIN SIBYL 982.11

59070 00210 21-22

BRUNETTI JOSEPH 418.51

59070 0071UCA01060 71 CA 106 UNIT 418

164 W PARK AVE REALTY LLC 30,378.82

59071 00080

PAGAN CARMEN 13,491.18

59071 00520 52-53

DUSOWITZ FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC 10,514.40

59072 00300 30-32

OCONNELL JOSEPH & ANNIE 2,599.30

59076

59076 0038UCA01460 38 CA 146 UNIT 729

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59138 00410 41-42

59156 00080 8-10

59162 00500

59162 01120

59162 01170

59189 00330 33-35

59189 0348UCA01570 348 CA 157 UNIT 200

MICHAEL & WENDY 8,718.88 59190 02460

DEBRA 3,494.43

59190 0255UCA01430 255 CA 143 UNIT 202

GARCIA RENEG & ROCHA GISELLA 678.47

59191 0046UCA00040 46 CA 4 UNIT 105 ENGLARD LEMOR 689.72

59191 0046UCA00040 46 CA 4 UNIT 109

RUGEN MICHAEL H (TRUST) 3,157.17 59191 0046UCA00040 46 CA 4 UNIT 311

MORVILLO MARISA 1,888.24

59191 0047UCA00170 47 CA 17 UNIT 14

SCHWARTZ MARTIN & RHODA 508.32

59191 0047UCA00170 47 CA 17 UNIT 36

MCINERNEY HELEN C TRUST 1,868.87 59191 0047UCA00170 47 CA 17 UNIT 46

SULLIVAN ELIZABETH 2,429.73 59191 0047UCA00170 47 CA 17 UNIT 65 REDA ROBERT 942.59

59195 00410 LYNCH WALTER & MARIS 9,583.96 59195 00450 CANCELLIERE THOMAS F 8,005.21 59199 00270 27,28

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldier’s and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be

affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), 12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et. seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The rate of interest and penalty which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount from which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall beretained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase be of no further effect.

Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made, in connection with, said bid shall be forfeited. This list includes only tax liens on real estate located in Town of Hempstead. Such other tax liens on real estate are advertised as follows:

Town of HempsTead

Dist 1001

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON

Dist 1002

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEW YORK TREND

NEWSDAY

UNIONDALE BEACON

Dist 1003

EAST MEADOW HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1004

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

Dist 1005

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS

NEWSDAY

THE NASSAU OBSERVER Dist 1006

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1007

BELLMORE HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1008

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

HEMPSTEAD BEACON, NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1009

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

FREEPORT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1010

BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN/FREEPORT TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1011

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

OCEANSIDE TRIBUNE

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD Dist 1012

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1013

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

VALLEY STREAM HERALD

VALLEY STREAM/MALVERN TRIBUNE Dist 1014

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU HERALD (FIVE TOWNS)

NEWSDAY Dist 1015

FIVE TOWNS JEWISH TIMES

FIVE TOWNS TRIBUNE

JEWISH STAR

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1016

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

FRANKLIN SQUARE BULLETIN

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY Dist 1017

FRANKLIN SQ/ELMONT HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY Dist 1018

GARDEN CITY NEWS

GARDEN CITY TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEWSDAY Dist 1019

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKAWAY JOURNAL Dist 1020

EAST ROCKAWAY TRIBUNE

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD Dist 1021

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

ROCKVILLE CENTRE HERALD

ROCKVILLE CENTRE TRIBUNE Dist 1022

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NASSAU ILLUSTRATED NEWS

NEW HYDE PARK FLORAL PARK HERALD COURIER

NEWSDAY Dist 1023

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SEAFORD HERALD CITIZEN

WANTAGH HERALD CITIZEN Dist 1024

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

Public Notices

NEWSDAY Dist 2301

GLEN COVE OYSTER BAY RECORD PILOT

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

THE NORTH SHORE LEADER Dist 2315

JERICHO NEWS JOURNAL

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE

NEWSDAY

SYOSSET JERICHO TRIBUNE

1027

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY WEST HEMPSTEAD BEACON

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Dist 1029

MERRICK HERALD

MERRICK/BELLMORE TRIBUNE

NASSAU COUNTY WEBSITE NEWSDAY Dist 1030

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WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1, Plaintiff, AGAINST

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH WARD

MOORE A/K/A SARAH WARD A/K/A SARAH MOORE, DANIELLE COPELAND A/K/A DANIELLE MOORE AS NEXT OF KIN AND HEIR AT LAW OF SARAH WARD MOORE A/K/A SARAH WARD A/K/A SARAH MOORE, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 19, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 157 W Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

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Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 151077

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MARY MARKS, RON MARKS AKA RON EVAN MARKS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 2022, 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 March 3, 2025 at

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 and State of New York. Section 59, Block 69 and Lot 50, 51, 52. Approximate amount of judgment $872,190.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #602521/2019.

2:00PM, premises known as 47 East Beech Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 99, Lot 61-64. Approximate amount of judgment $1,405,702.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600924/2018. Fay Mattana, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005692 83791 151237

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF HERBERT DONOHUE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 2, 2024, 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 March 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 750 Lido Blvd, Unit 62 B, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 91 and Lot 4U together with a 0.4604 percent interest as a tenant in in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $480,619.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609092/2022. Kenneth Robinson, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 151387

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Q. We were meeting with our contractor during our home reconstruction, literally tearing the entire house apart and adding a floor. He introduced his “framer,” who was polite but left us with concern. He said the beams going across our house were “overkill.” The beams support a new balcony and high ceilings, so our foyer and living room are two stories tall, very dramatic, and we love what our architect did. We started wondering if we had overpaid for beams that maybe we didn’t need, since the framer said the structure was much more than necessary. Should we ask our architect for an explanation, or just let it go? Construction isn’t cheap, and we understand that, but there is concern about spending more than needed. What do you suggest?

A. Let it go. What you’re experiencing is common and frustrating to hear, because there are so many aspects to designing a building, and I wonder if your framer understands. For example, beams are designed for much more than carrying material loads. Roof beams must carry what we call “dead” loads as well as “live” loads, such as wind and heavy snow.

I have asked framers who have made these statements if they were aware of the several different code-required load capacities a beam is subjected to, to which they either answer, honestly, that they aren’t sure, or make remarks like, “Well, that’s your job,” or “I just know this is overkill.” They just know. And they probably don’t, or they could explain.

Wind impacts buildings in many ways, and is considered a load with multiple effects, requiring calculations, for your safety, to keep the walls and roof from tearing away, or lifting off the house, or crushing down on you in a push-and-pull manner that wind naturally has. Then there are connectors to attach everything. These braces, stirrups and saddles keep structure from pulling apart, but each type comes with engineered calculations.

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An inauguration that was decidedly different

Last month I traveled to Washington, joining many Nassau County Republicans, including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and GOP Chairman Joe Cairo, to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump as our 47th president. Beginning with Richard Nixon’s second inaugural in 1972, I had attended 10 previous ones, seven of them during my 28 years in Congress.

This year’s event was certainly memorable, and not just because the tundra-like weather forced the ceremony indoors. From the moment I arrived at the historic Mayflower Hotel, where many of New York’s elected officials and party leaders were staying, I was struck by the extraordinary level of excitement, enthusiasm and hope. This was significantly different from Trump’s first inaugural in 2017, when, though he had many strong supporters, there was an air of uncertainty about whether his administration would hit the ground running. There had been multiple leaks from the Trump camp and a number of his top cabinet officials, like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, had no previous

connection to Trump or any political or governmental experience.

This time around, Trump was striding into Washington as a conquering hero who had made the greatest political comeback of any president in history. And he was as prepared for action as any of his predecessors. There was no doubt he would hit the ground running.

The cold and the intense security made getting around Washington more difficult than I remember for any previous inauguration. Cairo and I were in a car for almost two hours, encountering constant roadblocks and rerouting as we tried to get to a Newsmax event at the relatively nearby Andrew Mellon Auditorium, before we gave up and returned to the Mayflower, where New York was staging its Inaugural Party, featuring Elise Stefanik, the upstate congresswoman and the nominee for ambassador to the United Nations.

old friends and prominent officials gathered to reminisce and share the latest news and rumors.

Trump’s inaugural address was truly unique. No president has ever been so direct or detailed, as he laid out the specifics of his agenda and the myriad executive orders he would be issuing on everything from border security to energy production. He was unsparing in his criticism of what he saw as the terrible failings of the Biden administration — all of this as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sat just several feet away.

iwas struck by the extraordinary excitement, enthusiasm and hope.

But none of this dampened the spirit of hope and optimism. The Mayflower event, the day before the inauguration, drew an overflow crowd of hundreds, who heard powerful speeches from EPA nominee Lee Zeldin, Congressman Mike Lawler and Blakeman. And there was always action in the hotel lobby, as

Ordinarily I would consider it wrong to disrespect a former president at an inaugural ceremony, but these are not ordinary times. Trump strongly believes that the Biden administration and its allies abused the legal system in attempts to destroy Trump with criminal prosecutions and bankrupt him and his family. Ironically, Trump didn’t know that just moments before his term expired, Biden had pardoned five members of his family.

The main impact of Trump’s address was that he would do all he could to change the direction of the country. The days of woke progressivism were over.

After the ceremonies, the president went to the Capitol One Arena for an

indoor version of the inaugural parade. I was particularly proud that one of the bands taking part was the NYPD Pipes & Drums. By some mistake, the band hadn’t been included in the original lineup, but when its leaders came to me just weeks before the inauguration, I was able to reach out to the Trump team and get it done.

The almost frenetic energy of the inauguration continued in the days that followed, as Trump signed one executive order after another. (While I strongly agreed with most of them, I believe it was wrong to issue blanket pardons to those who carried out violence against police officers and other law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021. Despite all the injustice carried out by the Justice Department against Trump, and the department’s failure to prosecute violent rioters on the left, these pardons cannot be defended.)

Trump has promised America a new Golden Age — an age in which American economic, diplomatic and military power will be respected around the world. An America where we will no longer be subject to government censorship and strangling bureaucratic regulations or be defined by race, religion or sexual preference. If he succeeds, it will indeed be an American Golden Age!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Cleaning the 2024 slate is comforting

The beginning of a new year is a chance to clean the slate from 2024 and to look ahead to more positive things. If you have your health, when you aren’t at work, it’s a chance to enjoy taking long walks, squeezing in a vacation and maybe finding a good book to read. But to erase the 2024 board clean, it’s important to get some things off my chest. One of my pet peeves is our national airline system. These days it costs a lot of money to travel almost anywhere in the United States, and we’re often treated like cattle, unless you fly first class. Boarding the plane can be demeaning, and the seats are uncomfortable. For a round-trip costing $800, asking for an extra bag of pretzels shouldn’t be a big deal, but I’ve had a

few turn-downs on flights to Florida.

My wife has designated me the family shopper, and I don’t mind the periodic trips to the supermarket. My parents had a grocery store, so I know how to move quickly from aisle to aisle. I’m sure many readers have heard the term “shrinkflation,” which is rampant in supermarkets. Almost every item weighs less and costs more. My favorite boxes of cereal not only weigh half as much, but their contents don’t taste anything like they did when I was a child. Especially Kix and Rice Krispies.

Tgains are anything but.

o get a fresh start in the new year, it’s important to get some things off my chest.

Department store shopping was once an adventure. You could go from floor to floor, and it would take hours to go from the ground floor to the top. The shelves were once stacked with many interesting items, and the quality of the merchandise was pretty good. These days, though, there seem to be many less items for sale, and the so-called bar-

I’ve been a loyal Yankees fan for as long as I can remember. I try to get to at least two or three games a season, but the ticket prices can be staggering. I truly feel bad for a family with young kids who make an annual trip to the ballpark. The hot dogs, pizza and ice cream are costly, and if the kids want a few souvenirs, the outing can costs hundreds of dollars. Baseball owners need the revenues to pay high-priced players, but not everyone can afford to be a talent sponsor.

Going to a movie isn’t what it used to be, either. I recall childhood trips to theaters with my parents that were affordable and frequent. Once upon a time, theatergoers would even get some type of premium for buying a ticket. A movie ticket today can cost over $20, and if you and your companion want popcorn, candy or soda, the price of this night out is pretty high.

There are more things that bug me. I look at Facebook from time to time because it’s nice to see people celebrating happy occasions, but there is no shortage of party-poopers who insist on posting political barbs that are of no interest to most viewers. We’ve just survived a period of intense political bickering, and I’m not anxious to see a Facebook testimonial to a politician who my crazy uncle worships.

I have bad feelings about a lot of people both in and out of the political arena, but we’ll save that for another time. There are things going on right now that I could talk about for hours. I’ve chosen the things that upset all of my friends and neighbors as well, with little or no dissent. I’m sure I skipped over some of your annoyances, but I have a whole year to write about them.

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.

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GDialing up a possible cellphone plan

ov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.

With the goal of creating distractionfree learning environments, the proposal would direct schools to limit cellphone use throughout the school day while providing practical solutions for communication and storage. The initiative has notable advantages as well as challenges, warranting careful consideration as it moves forward and is considered by the State Legislature.

The primary argument in favor of Hochul’s plan is the undeniable distraction that the phones pose to students. Research consistently shows that smartphones can impede focus, reduce academic performance and foster excessive screen time. By eliminating unsanctioned use of the devices, students would be expected to engage more deeply with their lessons and their peers, improving their classroom experience, their grades and their interpersonal skills.

Hochul’s thinking also aligns with growing concerns about youth mental health. Excessive smartphone use, particularly on social media, has been linked to anxiety, depression and reduced self-esteem among adolescents. The governor’s effort builds on her earlier success in regulating addictive social media feeds for minors, emphasizing the state’s commitment to protecting the mental well-being of its youth.

The proposal also addresses safety concerns, a priority highlighted by law

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enforcement experts. Distracted students are more vulnerable to accidents and less likely to be aware of their surroundings during emergencies. A focus on reducing these distractions could enhance student safety.

Allocating $13.5 million for smartphone storage solutions — such as pouches or cubbies — would ensure that schools, regardless of budget constraints, have access to the resources needed to implement the plan.

Despite its merits, however, the proposal raises several concerns. Chief among them is the potential challenge of enforcing the restrictions uniformly across diverse school settings. Administrators and teachers may find it difficult to monitor compliance, especially in larger schools with limited staff.

The plan also risks alienating students and parents who view cellphones as essential tools for communication and personal safety. While the initiative includes provisions for parents to contact their children during the school day, it may not fully address the anxieties of those who rely on immediate connectivity, particularly in emergencies.

Another issue is the reliance on alternative devices, such as school-issued tablets and laptops, for instruction. While these tools are permitted under the plan, they, too, can be distractions if not properly managed. Critics of Hochul’s plan argue that simply replacing smartphones with other internet-enabled devices may not fully eliminate the problem of divided attention in classrooms.

Exemptions outlined in the proposal — such as those for medical needs or individualized education programs —

Re Randi Kreiss’s recent column, “When was the last time you read a book?”: As she stated, one of the great joys in life is having a wonderful book to read. I never go anywhere without one. I taught English on the junior and high school levels on Long Island for 39 years, and I loved it. I would do it all over again.

The exciting discussions I had with my students triggered by great literature were priceless. I loved teaching

“Of Mice and Men”; “The Picture of Dorian Gray”; “Romeo and Juliet”; “The Great Gatsby”; my nominee for the greatest novel of all, “To Kill a Mockingbird”; and many others.

Randi’s statement that in some of the country’s “elite” colleges, many students are neither willing nor able to read the books they are assigned is scary. What does that bode for our future leaders? And presently we have one in the White House who I’ll bet has never read a complete book, including our Constitution.

I belong to a book club in which we read mostly non-

highlight the necessity of accommodating diverse student populations. Ensuring that these exemptions are applied fairly and without reinforcing stigmas, however, could add complexity to the plan’s implementation.

A strength of the proposal is its flexibility, allowing schools to design their own storage and implementation strategies. This autonomy acknowledges that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work across New York’s varied educational landscapes. However, the success of this flexibility hinges on clear guidelines and adequate support from the state to help schools navigate potential challenges.

The plan’s focus on equity, including ensuring that students without internetenabled devices are not disadvantaged, demonstrates an awareness of the broader implications of digital access. This consideration is crucial in preventing unintended disparities.

Hochul’s proposal is a bold step toward addressing the challenges of the digital age in education. While its goals are commendable —enhancing focus, promoting mental health and improving safety — it must carefully navigate the concerns of enforcement, equity and parental confidence.

As the state prepares to roll out the measure by the 2025-26 school year, ongoing collaboration with educators, parents and students will be essential to refine it, and ensure its effectiveness. With a proper balance of structure and flexibility, the initiative has the potential to foster a more focused, healthier and distraction-free learning environment for New York’s students.

Chabad vs. Atlantic Beach: the costs of intolerance

The Village of Atlantic Beach is incurring sizable financial costs as a result of its long-running dispute with Chabad Lubavitch of the Beaches over the Hasidic organization’s effort to open an outreach center.

Legal costs have totaled about $375,000 — so far. The village may also have to pay Chabad at least $400,000 stemming from a federal court’s finding of violations of the Hasidic group’s constitutional rights.

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At the same time, Atlantic Beach’s 1,700 year-round residents are facing a local tax increase of 50 percent or more, unrelated to the Chabad case, stemming from the village’s past mismanagement of its finances.

Not only money is at stake. The community’s reputation has also been badly damaged. The move to keep Chabad out of Atlantic Beach partly reflects intolerance toward pious and proselytizing Jews whose culture and beliefs are not shared by a majority of residents.

The controversy dates to 2021, when Chabad of the Beaches paid $950,000 for a 10,000-square-foot property at the foot of the Atlantic Beach Bridge. A building at that prominent location was listed for sale following the closure in 2019 of a Capital One bank branch.

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The village made no move to buy the building during the two years when it remained vacant and available. But soon after Chabad’s purchase, the village sought to use its eminent-domain power to seize the property, with the stated intention of opening a community center and a lifeguard operations facility there.

Some Atlantic Beach residents voiced opposition to the seizure. They noted that the village already owned other parcels suitable for a community center. Constructing it at an alternate location would avoid the cost of compensating Chabad for the taking of its property via eminent domain, the critics said.

The village and the Hasidic organization have to learn to get along.

Opponents of the village’s action also questioned the underlying intention of the eminent-domain initiative. Its “suspicious” timing appeared intended to exclude Chabad from Atlantic Beach, a resident suggested at a public meeting.

Chabad filed suit in July 2022 seeking to block the seizure, arguing that the village had acted in a “discriminatory” manner. U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert ruled in Chabad’s favor two months later. “The Village’s acquisition decision was made in a manner intolerant of Chabad’s members’ religious beliefs and which would restrict Chabad’s practices because of its religious nature,” she ruled. The judge’s decision also made reference to “antisemitic community comments.”

fiction and sports, but I also enjoy mysteries and detective novels. I am currently reading “All the Sinners Bleed,” by S.A. Cosby. A sheriff in Charon County, Virginia, with a very unpleasant case. Cosby is a terrific writer.

Thanks to Randi for her other suggestions. I hope she has fun teaching the class.

JIM HAwkINS Baldwin

Randi’s given me some catching up to do

To the Editor:

I’ve been reading Randi’s columns in the Herald for years, and enjoying her take on everything, as well as her style. I am 81. Been reading since I was a single digit. My first novel was “Black Beauty,” by Anna Sewell, which I read when I was about 7.

I’ve read 135 books in each of the past two years, and I’m going to look into all the books in Randi’s curriculum, because I find I’ve read maybe one, “Of Mice and Men,” when I was way younger. Lol. No matter what, I’m going to tackle her list. I hope they don’t have to be read in that order, because I’ve chosen “The wren, the wren” to be my first.

RINA COHEN East Meadow

In a court filing, Chabad presented documented instances of biased remarks made by village officials. In one such communication, Trustee Patricia Beaumont declared that Chabad was “buying the world town by town, city by city.” She added, “They have the numbers — they procreate.” In another message, Linda Baessler, then also a trustee, warned that Chabad’s arrival in Atlantic Beach would be “a nightmare.”

And Mayor George Pappas, who rejects any implication of antisemitism on his own part or the village’s, responded “Very true” to a text claiming that “most people don’t want the Chabad and just don’t want to say it. Any secular Jew doesn’t want them.”

Objections to the outreach center do not stem only from prejudice. Some potential neighbors of the Chabad property, at 2025 Park St., have expressed concerns about potential negative environmental impacts of Chabad’s intent to include a kosher food drive-through as part of its educational, programming and religious services center. A possibly dangerous increase in traffic would result from this operation, these residents say.

But Chabad appears unwilling to compromise on this — or any other — issue. It recently terminated a 2023 outof-court settlement whereby the village agreed not to pursue eminent domain proceedings and to pay Chabad $400,000

over four years. Chabad exercised its option to reject the settlement on the grounds that the Atlantic Beach Zoning Board of Appeals, in a decision last November, failed to conform with a stipulation that the group’s requested variances had to be approved.

The dispute could thus return to court. Atlantic Beach would then incur additional legal costs, and might have to pay Chabad considerably more than the $400,000 initially agreed on.

Chabad of the Beaches, established in Long Beach in 2007, has been generally accepted as a good neighbor in that city. Its rabbi, Eli Goodman, could demonstrate the same quality by making concessions on building design in negotiations now underway with the village’s law firm. Chabad will not win favor among Atlantic Beach residents, including those without animus toward the sect, by continuing to pursue a maximalist agenda that will further destabilize the village’s precarious finances. It should be possible for both sides to behave in a conciliatory manner. Atlantic Beach could apologize for past expressions of prejudice, and Chabad could alleviate objections about potential traffic, parking and noise problems associated with its center. Open-mindedness on both sides will heal wounds and ensure a future of peaceful co-existence.

Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.

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