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anissa Moore created the Women’s empowerment group during her tenure as the first Black City Council member of Long Beach.

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Next week, the Women’s Empowerment Group will meet at the Long Beach Public Library for the first time in 2026 — its January and February meetings were both canceled due to snowstor ms. The womanfocused organization has been getting together for nearly 10 years, having done so for the first time at the library in 2017 and once a month ever since. The group began as a project created by Anissa Moore, who, nine years ago, was halfway through her groundbreaking term as the first Black member of the Long Beach

City Council, and would go on to become the first Black council president in 2019. The first meeting, Moore recalled, was meant to be a one-time event to highlight women of the community, but she quickly realized it needed to continue. “When we all connected, we pretty much said we all need this,” Moore said. “We need support. We need the encouragement. So we made a pledge to each other — a commitment — that we would meet once a month. And we’ve been doing it ever since.” The group met virtually during the pandemic, but returned to in-person gatherings at the library when it was safe to do so again. Continued on page 11

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On March 1, students from more than 500 schools across Nassau County took part in the 22nd annual all-county art exhibition at W.T. Clarke High School in Westbury. Long Beach School District was represented by 33 students, from second graders at Lindell Elementary to seniors at Long Beach High School. The event was coordinated by the Art Supervisors Association, a nonprofit organization based in Nassau County which promotes visual arts education. Students presented art done in paint, pencil and ink, photography, oil pastels and more. Kathy Nixon told the student artists, “The creativity and talent showcased in your work are a testament to the countless hours of effort, exploration and refinement you have poured into your craft.” Nixon is president of the Art Supervisors Association and director of music and art for the East Meadow School District. She continued, saying, “The artwork on display today is nothing short of extraordinary, reflecting the unique voices and artistic journeys of each of you.” While more than 1,300 students from across Nassau presented work from all grade levels, the Art Supervisors Association chose 54 seniors, one from each school district, as winners of the Senior Scholar Award. This year, Sara Biancamano from Long Beach High School won the $250 scholarship. “I know I want to study art in college,” Biancamano said of her future goals. “I do have a plan to become an art teacher, K through 12, but first I want to study art and see what happens.” Julia Lang-Shapiro, the immediate past president of the Art Supervisors Association and the director of media, visual and performing arts for the Long Beach School District, is an advocate for the students’ work. “It’s important that

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Long Beach High School junior Slee Sotelo created an intricate collage. we recognize all the student artists. They’re using this to communicate,” Lang-Shapiro explained. “They’re using this as a way to document their existence in this particular time and I think we can learn a lot, not only individually from these students, but collectively as a whole. What’s going on in their lives, in this time, in their existence in this year or whatever it might be.”

Second grader Ryder Gordon, from Lindell Elementary, had his artwork on display.

Sara Biancamano, a Long Beach High School senior, stood next to her self-portrait, “Under the Surface,” which earned her the Senior Scholar Award.

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Whether traffic needs directing or events need protecting, Long Beach residents can count on Auxiliary Police Officer Brad Hendrick, who has volunteered in the city for 15 years. Hendrick, 74, serves as a sergeant and field training officer for the auxiliary department. “I love what I do and I enjoy the camaraderie with my guys,” Hendrick said. The auxiliary serves as an additional set of eyes and ears for the police department. In addition to their service at public events, members like Hendrick also assist with crowd control during emergency responses. “We’re an extension of the police department,” he said. Police Commissioner Richard DePalma called the auxiliary vital to ensuring the safety of residents, and Hendrick plays a key role. “He is at every event,” DePalma said. “He is everywhere.” Hendrick is a graduate of the Nassau County Police Auxiliary program in Mineola and a certified New York State peace officer with more than 300 hours of training. When he is not in the field, Hendrick helps train auxiliary members, reviewing procedures for accident scenes and patrol techniques at shopping centers and city-owned buildings. He instructs members on tactics like “verticals,” searching high-rise buildings from the ________________

top down as members take separate stairwells and meet on each floor. In September 2018, when Hurricane Florence struck the Carolinas, Hendrick and fellow Auxiliary Sergeant Margarita Tamarit came up with the idea to drive down to New Bern in eastern North Carolina. Sanctioned by the city, the duo took a pickup truck full of supplies including food, clothes and gift cards donated by residents. “Residents were inundated with water,” Hendrick said. “They were so happy to see us.” On Feb. 7, Hendrick was honored at the Second Annual Law and Order Night. The event, led by the American Legion Post 972 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384, highlighted first responders for excellence and bravery. Denis Verzi, the auxiliary police commissioner for Long Beach, has called Hendrick’s commitment and humility exemplary. “Brad is a true example of volunteerism,” Verzi said. “He volunteers for the right reasons.” Hendrick, who lives just off the boardwalk on East Broadway, said his commitment to the auxiliary stems from his desire to help police officers. “We work together with the regulars,” he said. “They rely on me.” When Hendrick leapfrogs from intersection to intersection during parades, officers and auxiliary members often joke about his constant presence, asking him, “How many of you are there?”

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Global CTeen summit visits Nassau Coliseum Making history, the 18th annual CTeen International Summit held its closing ceremony at Nassau Coliseum, bringing one of the largest gatherings of Jewish teenagers in the world to Long Island for a four-day Shabbaton. On Feb. 22, roughly 8,000 teenagers from more than 60 countries filled the venue, celebrating their Jewish identity. Organizers said more than 4,500 teens traveled to New York City for the summit, with participants representing countries including Ukraine, Israel, Venezuela, Mexico and Australia. There are seven active CTeen chapters on Long Island and more than 900 worldwide, where teens take a leading role in organizing events and community initiatives. Throughout the summit, participants attended leadership workshops focused on combating antisemitism, mental health, Jewish identity and community leadership. The closing ceremony featured remarks from four former Hamas hostages, musical performances by Jewish artist Nissim Black, and appearances by business leaders, public officials and teen representatives from around the world.

The closing ceremony had Jewish superstar Nissim Black perform some of his biggest hits. Among the speakers was Australian Priva Schlanger, who spoke in place of her father, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the Bondi Beach shooting in Australia on Dec. 14. Organizers also announced the creation of 100 new “safe spaces” for Jewish teens worldwide in response to rising antisemitism. –Abby Gibson

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The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team fell one game short in its quest for a conference tournament spot last season and is determined this spring to be on the championship stage. The Pride were picked to finish fifth in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll, which would leave it once again on the outside looking in for reaching the four-team league playoffs. Hofstra placed fifth last year with a 4-4 CAA mark to finish one game behind Elon for the final tourney spot. “We want to do everything we can to get into the CAA playoffs to give us an opportunity to play for the CAA championship, and an opportunity to win and get into the NCAA tournament,” said 14th-year Hofstra head coach Shannon Smith. “The only way to do that is by playing a very competitive non conference schedule to prepare us for a conference play.” Leading the charge to bring Hofstra into the postseason is red-shirt junior attacker Nikki Mennella, who tallied 99 points on the strength of 62 goals and 37 assists last year. The reigning 2025 CAA Attacker of the Year registered six goals and seven draw controls in a 14-8 win at Marist on Feb. 26. “She is a warrior out there on the field,” said Smith of Mennella, a USA Lacrosse preseason All-American selection who registered 24 goals and 11 assists through Hofstra’s first seven games. “She’s electric and has and can shoot the ball very well but more importantly she celebrates her teammates’ success even that much more and gets so excited for their big plays and goals, which is really fun to see.” The Pride also returned sophomore attacker Kayleigh Bender, who was named the CAA Rookie of the Year as a freshman after recording 41 points on 31 goals and 10 assists. The Huntington High School product tallied a season-

Nikki Mennella found the back of the net 62 times last spring and tallied 99 points. high four goals in Hofstra’s 12-7 Valentine’s Day victory at Quinnipiac. Hofstra’s offense has featured multiple scoring weapons early in the season including junior midfielder Natalie DeMeo (10 goals) and junior attacker Kristen Redding (seven goals). Freshmen Charli Joyce and Shannon Steck, a Massapequa native and Saint Anthony’s graduate, have also shown offensive potential early in their collegiate careers. The defense is anchored by junior defender Christine Dannenfelser, who was named to the All-CAA First Team as a sophomore with 42 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers along with 58 draw controls. “She’s everywhere on the field,” said

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Massapequa native Luchianna Cardello patrols the crease for the Pride. Rutgers on Feb. 28.. “She is a senior so she has seen all sorts of different game scenarios and different shots.” Hofstra opens up CAA play at home this Saturday against Elon at noon before hosting Ivy League Power Princeton Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The Pride conclude the CAA regular season at home on April 25 against William & Mary before what they hope will be a conference semifinal game the following week on April 30 hosted by defending league champion Stony Brook.

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For nearly 40 years, the U.S. has used the month of March to commemorate National Women’s History Month. While women makeup just over 50 percent of the population, their fight for equality on all fronts — economic, social and political — has been a constant. The annual acknowledgment highlights the impact made by women across the country.

The National recognition has international roots The American celebration of Women’s History Month began somewhat informally, without official government support, as National Women’s History Day in the early 1900s. Early advocates for women’s rights created the day to bring attention to key issues, including suffrage — the right to vote — in 1909. The idea spread quickly and, by 1913, European countries including Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland were celebrating International Women’s Day. The international counterparts used the day similarly — raising awareness of women’s issues and holding rallies to protest unfair treatment. On March 8, 1917, the Petrograd Women’s March took place in Petrograd, Russia (now Saint Petersburg), protesting WWI food shortages.

It began as a day, then a week, then a month National Women’s Day, Feb. 28, was first recognized in 1909. After gaining traction and shifting into the month of March, American interest in the celebration expanded in 1980 when President Jimmy Carter declared Women’s History Week — the week containing March 8. By 1986, some states took the opportunity to increase awareness further, spurring President Ronald Reagan to officially declare Women’s History Month in 1987. “From earliest times, women have helped shape our Nation,” Reagan wrote in a Presidential proclamation. “Historians today stress all that women have meant to our national life, but the rest of us too should remember, with pride and gratitude, the achievements of women throughout American history.”

This year’s theme: Shaping a sustainable future Women’s History Month isn’t only a chance to support women-owned businesses, celebrate local women in political positions, or learn about an array of historical figures. Each year has a specific theme chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance — a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to promote women’s history in the U.S. The 2026 theme is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” The aim is to honor women who create long-term sustainability in multiple arenas — environmental, economic, educational, and societal. Previous themes include “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” in 2025 and “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” in 2024.

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Opening doors for the next generation of women By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com

A leader helping Long Island girls find their voices traces that mission back to a childhood shaped by an immigrant’s perseverance and a belief that girls deserve the same opportunities to lead and succeed. Now, as executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, Patricia Charlemagne works to expand opportunities and leadership pathways for girls across the region. Charlemagne, 52, grew up in Queens before her family moved to Baldwin when she was 11. Now she lives in Baldwin with her husband of 15 years, Frank, and their two children, Alix, 13, and Taylor, 11. Her parents, immigrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, prioritized education above everything else. Growing up in a working-class immigrant household, Charlemagne said she was surrounded by opportunities that helped shape her interests and ambitions. “Education continues to be the most important thing to my family,” she said. “They were very committed to my education.” Despite her family’s modest means, she took part in activities including ballet and piano lessons, afterschool sports and school programs focused on the visual and performing arts. At the time, she said, she didn’t fully realize the sacrifices her family made to provide those opportunities. Those experiences later reinforced her belief that all children — regardless of economic background — deserve access to activities that help them grow and thrive. After graduating from high school, Charlemagne attended Wesleyan University, where she earned a

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Patricia Charlemagne at the Girls Inc. of Long Island fall gala in November, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the organization. bachelor’s degree before following it with a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law and a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. During her studies, she developed an interest in how laws and workplace systems treated women differently, particularly women of color — which eventually led her to a career in nonprofit leadership.

Girls Inc. offers girls mentorship, leadership development and exposure to career pathways often dominated by men. Industries such as the trades and technology still have a relatively low representation of women, she said, something she hopes to change by introducing girls to those fields early. “My journey to Girls Inc. of Long Island has been a full recognition that when girls are given resources, when girls are given opportunities, when girls are made to feel safe and a sense of belonging,” Charlemagne said, “there is no limit to what they can do.” In addition to youth programming, the organization has begun partnering with companies working to diversify their workforces. The goal, she said, is to help businesses create environments in which women feel supported and encouraged to pursue careers in under-represented fields. Charlemagne believes women and girls should be included when decisions are made, rather than having programs and policies created for them without their input. Her perspective has been shaped by challenges she has faced as a woman in the workforce, including disparities in pay and having her ideas overlooked. “You share an idea and no one hears it,” she said. “Then a man repeats the idea, and all of a sudden it makes perfect sense.” Those experiences, she said, reinforced the importance of helping girls develop confidence and learn to advocate for themselves. For Charlemagne, empowering girls also means encouraging women to support one another and prioritize their well-being. “Take care of yourself first,” she said. “You cannot do anything for anyone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.”

Blakeman’s county address: Safety, finances Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman delivered an upbeat State of the County address Monday night, portraying a region he called “the safest county in America” and highlighting investments in public safety, fiscal management and community services. Blakeman, who is the Republican candidate for governor, opened with gratitude “to thank God, Hashem,” and said Nassau remains “the most desirable place to live in New York” and “the most affordable county with the lowest poverty rate in New York state.” He emphasized a focus on crime reduction, noting that “major crimes continued their downward trend last year falling 10 percent over the previous year,” and touted recent law enforcement actions including “the largest gang takedown in our history” and “the largest drug bust in county history.” Blakeman praised the Nassau County Police De par tment, saying safety “would not be possible without the brave men and women” of the force, and highlighted the hiring of 600 police and corrections officers during his tenure. He also celebrated the opening of the Harry Singvola Police Training Village, calling it “state of the art” and asserting it “guarantees that Nassau’s police are the best trained and best equipped.” On immigration, Blakeman reiterated that Nassau “is not a sanctuary county,” citing collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and that he said removed “over 200 illegal migrants who have committed crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, carjacking, drug dealing and human trafficking.” He promoted work on a “guest worker program” for “hard working, law abiding immigrants,” which he called “compassionate” and “common sense.” The county executive tied economic strength to “fiscally conservative decisions,” stressing, “I have not raised taxes one penny in four years.” He highlighted “seven bond upgrades” and said the county is “more financially stable than ever.” Blakeman also detailed initiatives in opioid prevention —“overdose related deaths dropped by over 16 percent”— historic preservation, parks improvements, and expanded support for minority- and women-owned businesses. He reaffirmed his stance on youth sports, saying, “In Nassau County boys play with boys and girls play with girls.” After the speech, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggiWhitton, a Democrat, issued a sharply critical response. “Tonight we heard a polished speech filled with promises,” she said. “But Nassau County residents deserve results,” noting that “the gap between Bruce Blakeman’s rhetoric and reality couldn’t be clearer.” DeRiggi-Whitton said Blakeman

“promised to fix Nassau’s broken assessment system” but instead “kept assessment rolls frozen. He promised tax cuts. Not one has been delivered.” She criticized the use of federal relief funds, saying millions went to “politically connected lawyers, parades, and galas,” and warned that “police staffing is below required levels” and “911 operator positions remain dangerously understaffed.”

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The Long Beach Polar Bears will switch out their Super Bowl jerseys for emerald green on Sunday when the annual Polar Bear Splash takes place on March 15. The event raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes for children with lifethreatening medical conditions — in honor of Paulie Bradley. Now in its 26th year, the tradition started on Super Bowl Sunday in 1998 when Pete Meyers and Kevin McCarthy, Polar Bear co-founders, took a dip to celebrate McCarthy’s 40th birthday. “We were just going in on a whim. It was for fun,” Meyers said. In 1999, Mike Bradley, Paulie’s father, and P.J. B r a d l e y, Pa u l i e ’s u n cl e, approached the pair following Paulie Bradley’s death in November of 1997. They proposed the idea of turning the event into a Make-A-Wish fundraiser — the organization that wanted to fulfill Paulie’s wish of seeing his brother, Christian Miller, in Puerto Rico. Known for his joy and spirit, the young Bradley was well known on the Monroe Boulevard beach. He aspired to become a lifeguard and could often be seen riding his boogie board. Bradley was diagnosed with leukemia in March 1997. After undergoing eight months of

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Postponed from February due to safety concerns, the Long Beach Polar Bears will return to the water on March 15, raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. treatment at Northwell Health’s oncology department in Manhasset, he died Nov. 16 at just 4 years old. “It’s a celebration of my son’s life,” Mike Bradley said. Since 2000, the Polar Bears have raised over $11 million. In their first year, they raised $75,000, which helped

grant a child’s wish. McCarthy said helping children with life-threatening illnesses while honoring Paulie Bradley’s legacy motivates him to continue the organization’s mission. “If you can help grant a young child’s wish, it helps the kids and their parents during their time of need,” McCarthy

said. “It’s very motivating.” Initially scheduled for Feb. 8, the splash was postponed to March 15 after nearly a foot of snow and extended subfreezing temperatures forced Meyers to adjust. “It was minus-14 degrees with the wind chill,” he said. “Keeping people outside would have been too dangerous.” This year’s festivities will begin at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Boulevard beach access, where participants can register and purchase merchandise. The splash will begin at 1 p.m. All participants and spectators are required to complete a waiver to gain beach access during the event. In a statement from Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York, President and CEO John Healey said they were thrilled to be splashing again. They thanked the Long Beach community for their commitment to the cause. “The Long Beach Polar Bear Splash helps bring hope and a belief in a better tomorrow to kids in our community battling critical illnesses,” Healey’s statement read. “We’re incredibly grateful.” Mike Bradley, who was 41 when his son died, said that Make-A-Wish gives children and families an opportunity to heal during tumultuous times. “It’s an opportunity for families to dream about a positive future,” he said. “It brings relief and joy. It gives them hope.”

LBHS magazine praised locally and globally By CHRIS ColuCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

The student-driven literary magazine at Long Beach High School, “Fragments,” once again received two notable recognitions for its quality content. The magazine was awarded a Superior ranking in the 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program — REALM — from the National Council of Teachers of English. The magazine has also been named a 2025 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award finalist for 2025 by Columbia University. New York state was represented by 21 schools in this year’s REALM award. Only seven schools on Long Island achieved a Superior rank while five Long Island schools reached First Class. REALM invites national judges to review a range of criteria including literary content, art and design, and editing/production to determine points. First Class winners must achieve 90 to 100 points and Superior rank is earned by magazines achieving 82 to 89 points. In 2024, “Fragments” earned a Superior award. The magazine achieved First Class in 2022 and 2023. Samantha Silverman, LBHS English teacher and “Fragments” club advisor said that the REALM award is recognition for the entire magazine rather than highlighting an individual piece of stand-out work. “It’s mostly poetry, but

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Elizabeth Ortiz, left; Lucas DiResta; Editor-in-Chief Elliot Biern, holding “Fragments” magazine; and Callum Omer were some of the recent literary contributors at Long Beach High School. we do try to incorporate other genres as well. A little bit of prose and short stories,” Silverman explained. In this year’s second honor for the magazine, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced the full list of finalists for gold and silver awards — a total of 221 schools from around the world — with Long Beach High School standing out as the only Long Island school recognized. “Frag-

ments” was previously recognized during the 2023 CSPA awards. Specific winners for this year’s gold or silver crowns will be announced on March 20. “Fragments” is a finalist in the High School Print Literary Magazine category — one of only two schools representing New York against schools as far away as Saint-Cloud, France. Long Beach School District announced this year’s accolades with a

press release, saying, “These honors reflect the dedication, creativity, and leadership of the Long Beach High School student editors, particularly Editors-in-Chief Elliot Biern and Shea Rehnback, as well as the contributions of all student writers and staff.” The statement continued, “Their work continues to exemplify the strength of Long Beach High School’s commitment to student voice and the arts.”

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The women are from Long Beach and throughout Nassau County, and they include business owners, entrepreneurs, musicians, social workers, and educators, among others. Meetings offer attendees an opportunity to hear polished speakers offer professional insights, and give community members a chance to share personal stories and experiences. “It’s really interesting, and we all share the same story,” said Mindi Dovberg, now 53, who came to the group’s first meeting and has remained a regular attendee. “Everyone tells it differently, even though we have the same story, because we’re all individuals. It’s pretty incredible.” At that inaugural meeting, Dovberg had an opportunity to speak, and shared her thoughts on gratitude after suffering a severe back injury. She gave the presentation with her distinctive style. “I stood there with my cane, with a feathered boa around my shoulders,” Dovberg said. “You have to wow the audience, right?” Moore regularly invites guest speakers to hold forth on a range of relevant topics. Financial experts have been asked to offer guidance on financial literacy and building financial health. Life coaches have been invited to contribute to the discussion, and health and wellness coaches have been brought in to focus on crucial women’s issues. The women also regularly exchange views on relationships of all varieties — familial, professional, platonic and romantic — as well as building healthy conflict-resolution skills. Moore explained that they also examine the world of women’s careers. “We have different women telling their stories in terms of their professional journey,” she said, “with the hope of encouraging other women to move into those fields. And a lot of those fields have

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the Women’s empowerment group, shown after a 2025 meeting, was created in 2017 and has doubled in size in the years since. been male-dominated fields. We feel that this is a way in which people can find something that really speaks to their heart, and they can leave there empowered.” With the March 18 meeting taking place in the middle of National Women’s History Month, Moore looks forward to capitalizing on the additional source of inspiration. “There are women who are right here on Long Island, local heroines, that we should really focus on and honor them,” she said. “Learn from the challenges that they’ve had to get where they are, and cele-

brate them. I think that if we do that, I think it will really motivate the younger generation.” Nearly 20 people attended the first meeting. Over the years, the group has roughly doubled, with close to 40 women showing up on a regular basis and a handful coming sporadically. “It’s much better than sitting at home on your couch when you could be at the library,” Dovberg said. “It’s interaction. It’s community. It’s eyeto-eye. It’s really awesome. That’s what this night provides for everyone.”

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Residents on the south shore stepped into an A.I. Purim celebration hosted by Chabad of the Beaches — redefining the experience for Jewish families. The evening at 570 W. Walnut Street featured high-tech visuals to bring the story of Esther to life for a modern a u d i e n c e. Fo l l ow i n g t h e Me gillah reading, guests entered “the flavor lab,” a cyber-gourmet dining experience that offered a digital menu. Attendees could select holiday favorites such as “mainframe brisket tacos” or “sesame schnitzel satellites,” while workers served them in costumes. Attendees also took advantage of an illuminated LED Courtesy Chabad of the Beaches dance floor and a 360-degree camera that captured guests Chabad of the Beaches welcomed community and their costumes in slow members for a night of Purim Fun — with an A.I.motion. There was also a inspired twist. g i a n t r o b o t t h a t m ove d futuristic celebration alongside the through the crowd. The night of fun attracted local lead- community. Leading the festivities were ers, including New York State Senator Rabbi Eli and Beila Goodman, Rabbi Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Long Shlomie and Gitel Naparstek, and Philip Beach City Manager Dan Creighton and and Rachaelle Ostrove. members of the Long Beach City Coun–Aidan Warshavsky cil, all of whom participated in the

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Classic Irish Soda Bread

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Get your Irish on for St. Patrick’s Day A taste of the Emerald Isle

By Karen Bloom ith hints of spring beginning to emerge (or so we hope), St. Patrick’s Day arrives like a cheerful burst of green, bringing with it a welcome dose of celebration and comfort. The beloved holiday is about more than festive attire and lively parades — it’s a chance to gather with family and friends, savor time-honored traditions and, of course, enjoy the rich flavors of Irish cooking. From the hearty satisfaction of corned beef and cabbage to the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked soda bread, St. Patrick’s Day offers the perfect excuse to bring a little Irish spirit into the kitchen. Naturally, no St. Patrick’s Day table would be complete without one of Ireland’s most beloved staples: Irish soda bread. This simple, satisfying quick bread — made with baking soda rather than yeast — has been a household favorite for generations. Whether you prefer the classic loaf or a modern twist, such as soda bread muffins, there’s a version to suit every taste and skill level. Best of all, it’s easy to make, making it a perfect recipe to add to your seasonal repertoire.

Classic Irish Soda Bread The “real” Irish soda bread consists simply of flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. At the other end of the spectrum is Americanized Irish soda bread, a white, sweet, cake-like confection filled with raisins or currants and caraway seeds. Both are equally delicious! • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk • Salted butter (preferably Kerrygold) Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. To a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk to combine thoroughly. Using a wooden spoon, make a well in the

center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk to the dry ingredients in the well. Use the wooden spoon to gently stir the ingredients together, starting at the center of the bowl and slowly working out. The dough will be very shaggy, that’s perfect! Lightly flour a work surface, and pour the dough out onto the surface. Use your hands to gently knead the dough about 4 times, until it comes together, and the surface is slightly smoother. Use the palms of yours hands to shape into a round loaf. Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle the top with flour. Use a sharp chefs knife to slash a large X on the top of the dough. Transfer right away to the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 450°. Lower the temperature to 400°F, rotate the pan 180° in the oven, and bake for another 25-30 minutes until deeply golden brown. Allow the bread to cool for at least 20 minutes, then serve warm with salted butter.

Irish-American Soda Bread This classic quick bread recipe also brings great taste into your home. • 5 cups all purpose flour • 1 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes, room temperature • 2 1/2 cups raisins • 3 tablespoons caraway seeds • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk • 1 large egg Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously butter heavy ovenproof 10- to 12-inch-diameter skillet with 2- to 2 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk first five ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in until coarse crumbs form. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. Whisk buttermilk and egg in medium bowl to blend. Add to dough; using wooden spoon, stir just until well incorporated (dough

will be very sticky). Transfer dough to prepared skillet; smooth top, mounding slightly in center. Using small sharp knife dipped into flour, cut 1-inch-deep X in top center of dough. Bake until bread is cooked through and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool bread in skillet 10 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in foil; store at room temperature.) Serve with hot tea and organic jam, Irish stew, traditional Irish cabbage dishes, or enjoy on its own!

The Grammy-nominated global music sensation returns with their new tour, Celtic Woman — A New Era. The show, featuring Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, Ciara Ní Mhurchú, and new singer Caitríona Sherlock, fuses the ensemble’s signature sound with fresh orchestrations, dynamic stage production, and a contemporary spark that honors Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage while embracing Celtic Woman’s continued evolution. The concert promises to be a mesmerizing blend of timeless tradition and modern storytelling, a spellbinding tribute to the enduring power of Irish music and the extraordinary talents of the performers. Audiences can expect an unforgettable and energetic evening with renowned and breathtaking harmonies, stirring original compositions, and instrumental virtuosity brought to life, reflecting the vibrancy of modern Ireland and its heritage.

Sunday, March 15, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Cheese Soda Bread This modern savory twist is another winner. • 2 1/2 cups flour • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons caraway seed • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, ground • 1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese • 2 eggs • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and seasonings in large bowl. Stir in cheese. Set aside. Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Tip: This recipe also lends itself well to a muffin version. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 2025 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Josh Joplin with Jeffrey Gaines lternative rock mainstay Josh Joplin returns to the stage for an intimate, can’t-miss evening alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines at My Father’s Place. Joplin spotlights songs from his latest full-length release, GpYr (“gap year”), a deeply personal project that arrives after a 12-year hiatus. It marks a bold new chapter in Joplin’s career. A deeply personal project, it’s an introspective musical journey that, via Joplin’s own experiences, allows us to ponder all of life’s transitions. Jeffrey Gaines brings his own brand of soul-baring musicianship, heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. Armed with little more than his voice and an acoustic guitar, He’s built an international following on the strength of his deeply felt lyrics. His stripped-down sets create an atmosphere that is at once intimate and electrifying.

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. $43. My Father’s Place 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Tickets available at mfpproductions.com.

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Symphony of Hope

This special performance celebrates the power of music to unite people of all faiths and backgrounds. Paganini Competition winner Simon Zhu performs as principal soloist, with rising star Jeffrey Dokken conducting. The program also includes a major work by Long Island composer Alexey Shor, joined by a local choir for an evening of reflection, resilience and hope. Violins of Hope, a collection of restored instruments owned and played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust — some performed in ghettos and concentration camps, others belonging to musicians who did not survive are featured. Proceeds support the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Molloy University and Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Senior Health and Beyond Expo

Families, caregivers, and people of all ages are welcome to the senior-focused expo at Beth-El Jewish Center. Hear from experts with a panel discussion followed by a Q&A. Visit a variety of senior service providers, ask questions about services, learn about programs and recreational opportunities for seniors. With over 40 exhibitors and activities. • Where: 1400 Prospect Ave., East Meadow • Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: richnerlive.com/ march.expo or (516) 569-4000 extension 243

Family theater Long Island Children’s Museum stages “Pete the Cat,” the charming musical based on the book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Life is certainly an adventure for Pete, no matter where he winds up. The minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

CALENDAR 8:30 a.m.; Polar Bears gather at 10 a.m. and go in the water at 11 a.m.

mar Long Beach City Council Meeting

The Long Beach City Council meets the first and third Tuesday monthly. “Good and Welfare,” an opportunity for the public to speak on any topic pertaining to the City, is held following each regular meeting. Those who wish to speak must sign in prior to the start of the meeting.

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• Where: 6th Floor, City Hall • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (516) 431-1000

Three Italian Tenors

Direct from Rome, the Three Italian Tenors stop at Tilles Center on their North American Tour debut. Everyone will be captivated by Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini, and Alessandro Fantoni accompanied by pianist Fabrizio Mocata. Their salute to the great Italian tenors — Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza and Enrico Caruso — is an exhilarating and unique musical event. It features original arrangements and universally loved Italian songs and tenor arias, fusing Italian wit and charm with romanticism, lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style. From “Nessun Dorma” to “O Sole Mio” to “That’s Amore” and more, the trio perform the songs that define Italian musical brilliance. You will be swept away by operatic gems like “E lucevan le stelle, “ “La donna è mobile” and “Nessun dorma,” alongside timeless Neapolitan songs such as “Torna a Surriento,” “’O surdato ’nnammurato” and “Funiculì Funiculà.” Their repertoire also includes romantic ballads like “Musica Proibita” and “Dicitencello vuje,” a tribute to Dean Martin with Volare, and a lively piano medley of popular Italian tunes — all culminating in a thrilling celebration of vocal artistry and Italian musical heritage. You’re sure to be enthralled by the stunning program that voyages through • Where: LIU Post campus, nostalgia with favorite memorable classics. Experience their rich vocals, heartfelt 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville emotion and the golden tradition of Italian vocal artistry. • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon; also March 15, March 18-19 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

• Where: 50 W. Park Ave. • Time: 10 a.m-1 p.m., also March 28 • Contact: brighteyebeerco.com or (516) 543-5736

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Join in the fun at the annual St. Patrick’s Dance at Beach Catholic with Ireland the Band and a D.J. Always a great night of music, dancing and celebration. Purchase tickets in advance. • Where: St. Mary of the Isle Parish Hall, 315 E. Walnut St. • Time: 7-11 p.m. • Contact: beachcatholic.com/ stpats or (646) 852-3131

Winter Farmer’s Market Kennedy Plaza winter farmer’ market continues through the snow and chilly weather by heading indoors at Bright Eye Beer Co. Come sip and shop your way through the colder months with an incredible lineup of local farmers, makers, food vendors, and small businesses you know and love. Grab a craft beer, stock up on local goodies, and support the community.

Bask in the ambience of softglowing candles and Irish melodies in this intimate evening performance on the Adelphi University stage. Surrounded by the soft, warm glow of over 1,000 candles, world champion Irish dancer Scott Doherty and Irish musician Chris Smith, along with their band, bring classic Irish tunes, songs, and stories to life. You’ll be immersed in a one-ofa-kind enchanting atmosphere, filled with the soul-stirring melodies of Ireland, as the beauty of Irish music and the intimacy of candlelight come together in perfect harmony. • Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or (516) 877-4000

Pi Day: Where Math Meets Mayhem! Visit Long Island Children’s

Museum for a wacky, wonder-filled celebration of everyone’s favorite infinite number! Grab your goggles, get ready for the ultimate Pie Toss Party and help make math history in the messiest, most hilarious way possible. Come for the numbers, stay for the splatter, because at the museum, learning is as fun (and as messy) as you make it! • Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City • Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Rescheduled due to frigid February weather, the plunge is on! The Long Beach Polar Bears make their annual plunge with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish. Every year, brave participants like you jump into the icy Atlantic to honor Paulie Bradley and help grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Brave the Atlantic together, create memories and change lives — one splash at a time. • Where: Long Beach, details to be confirmed • Time: T-shirt sales begin at

mar 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, to get answers to your pressing tech questions. • Where: 111 W. Park Ave. • Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. • Contact: longbeachlibrary.org

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Join in in the fun at the City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Easter egg hunt. For children ages 7 and under, with a special needs category. The Easter egg hunt is a long-time City of Long Beach tradition that you don’t want to miss. Registration opens in March. In-person, advance registration only at the Long Beach Recreation Center lobby. Register early, as space is limited. • Where: Recreation fields on Magnolia Boulevard and the bay next to the Long Beach Ice Arena. • Contact: (516) 431-1000

Having an event? Items on the Calendar 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 kbloom@liherald.com.

City Council seeking permanent aid adjustment

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don’t get it next year, we’d need to raise another $1.1 million in taxes just to get to where we were this year.” In her announcement of the statewide aid, Hochul wrote, “We want all of New York’s municipalities to succeed. This funding is crucial to putting all of our cities, towns and villages on stronger financial footing and allowing them to keep their residents safe and continue providing the vital services they rely on.”

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the Long Beach City Council has not yet determined the budget for fiscal year 2027, which will incorporate the additional state funding.

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News brief 2026 Snowflake race returned to the boardwalk The snow was finally gone from Long Beach and the annual Snowflake 4-Mile Race was able to take place. Temperatures on March 7 approached 60 degrees, a far cry from the freezing snowstorm that postponed the run, initially scheduled for Feb. 7. Nearly 300 participants crowded the boardwalk and ran the four-mile course. Long Beach resident Ryan Scrudato finished first for men with a blistering 21:06. Kathy Davidson, also a Long Beach resident, was first among women at 25:40. The top three finishers in each of 15 separate age groups — from 14 and under to 80-plus — earned awards. The next city-affiliated race on the schedule is the 10-Mile Race to Remember on May 24, kicking off Memorial Day weekend. –Chris Colucci

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and City Council members sought to tighten their control over that planning process at their March 3 meeting. The council approved a resolution requesting that the state adopt a more predictable and permanent approach to municipal aid. “We’re going to send that to the gover nor’s office, our state l e g i s l at o r, o u r state assemblyman and basically say, ‘Hey, look, the city put forth the resolution,’” Dan CreighTon City Manager City Manager, Dan Creighton Long Beach said. “‘We want t o p u t yo u o n notice that we’d like this to be made permanent.’ This is good aid. It’s a nice thing to see.” Creighton explained that even though the city’s budget plan for fiscal year 2027 hasn’t yet been detailed and no specific uses for the additional aid have been determined, the city anticipates using the extra money for one-time expenses, such as the purchase of snowmelting salt, rather than for long-term programs, which could potentially create problems if the temporary assistance isn’t renewed at the same level. “It’s money that we put in the budget now, this $1.1 million,” he said. “If we

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-A4, Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN GONZALES, VINCENT GONZALES, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 8, 2026, 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 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 345 Lido Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 12047 a/k/a 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Lido Beach, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block E and Lot 750. Approximate amount of judgment is $799,727.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603991/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 158483

LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Bidders PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate sealed bids for LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS SED No. 28-03-00-01-0-011-056 - LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Bids will be received by the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, on 3/26/26 at 11:00 a.m. in the District Administrative Offices, 235 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561 at which time and place where all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work shall be as follows: CONTRACT #1REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF OWNER PROVIDED

INTERIOR BLEACHERS CONTRACT #2ELECTRICAL RECONSTRUCTION SED # 28-03-00-01-0-011-056 - LONG BEACH HIGH SCHOOL Complete digital sets of the Contract documents may be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) at the following website www.jagplanroom.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on 3/12/26 . Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from Island Digital Reprographics, 200 Broadhollow Road, Suite One, Farmingdale, New York 11735 (631-753-3000) upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. All Bid Addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced website. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within 30 days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract. Bids must be made on the standard proposal form in the manner designated by the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be sealed in an opaque envelope clearly marked with name and address of Bidder, contract name and number, opening date for bids, and addressed to the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Bids received after the time stated in this Notice will not be considered and will be returned unopened to bidder. Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate

Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Section 8). All certified checks or bid bonds must be paid to LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the School District to waive any informalities in, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion, the best interest of the School District will thereby be promoted. Bidder may not withdraw its bid until 45 days after the bid opening, except in accordance with General Municipal Law § 103(11). By Order of: Board of Education LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 158882 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CDC MORTGAGE CAPITAL TRUST 2004-HE3, Plaintiff against JOHN P. PEERS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 25, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Premises known as 507 Lindell Boulevard , Long Beach, NY 11561. Sec 59 Block 10 Lot 41. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $328,408.17 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608866/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Paul L Meli, Esq., Referee File # 22-12053NY 158887 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-HY13, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HY13, Plaintiff, vs. BONNIE BISOGNO A/K/A BONNIE SALSONE A/K/A BONNIE BISOGNOSALSONE A/K/A BONNIE L. BISOGNOSALSONE INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY BISOGNO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 4, 2026, 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 April 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 159 Regent Drive, Lido Beach a/k/a Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

Town seeks bay constable for summer patrols Hempstead Town is accepting applications for a seasonal bay constable position as officials prepare for the busy spring and summer boating season along the South Shore waterways. Supervisor John Ferretti and the town board announced the hiring initiative as part of an effort to enhance boater safety and strengthen enforcement of local maritime laws. “While the Town of Hempstead employs a highly trained and dedicated staff of full-time bay constables, we are seeking to add a seasonal team member to further enhance boater safety and code enforcement,” Ferretti said in a news release. “We urge qualified candidates to apply today.” The seasonal bay constable will help enforce boating safety laws and regula-

tions, protect local waterways and wetlands, and respond to emergencies on the water, according to town officials. Under New York state law, all operators of personal watercraft are required to possess a boater safety certificate. Bay constables monitor compliance and patrol local waters for unsafe operation, including boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The seasonal hire will also assist fulltime officers with public education, including town-sponsored boater safety classes offered in the coming months. Applicants may apply in person at the town’s Department of Human Resources, located at Hempstead Old Town Hall, 350 Front St., Hempstead. –Jeffrey Bessen

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and being at Lido Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 64 and Lot 10. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,144,368.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604034/2023. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 193493-4 158893 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstMARION B. SPRUILL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on January 28, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN

ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and MARION B. SPRUILL, 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 April 9, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 270 WEST FULTON STREET A/K/A 270 FULTON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-55-11 & 12. 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, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610311/2019. Scott H. Siller, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure

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he U.S. men’s hockey team’s 2-1 sudden death, overtime win over Canada to win the Olympic gold medal set off a wave of patriotism that few people anticipated. There was, of course, the usual hope of victory when the Americans won their first four games in Italy. That hope increased when they advanced to the final against Canada, the clear favorite. It wasn’t a David vs. Goliath match like the fabled 1980 Miracle on Ice, in which an American team comprising a bunch of amateur college kids defeated the Soviet Union, which was acknowledged to be the overwhelming favorite. But this year’s gold medal game, too, was an instant classic. The winning goal came less than two minutes into overtime on a rocket-like shot by Jack Hughes. There was exultation among the American fans in the arena, and the many millions watching on TV across the country. On the ice, the players were euphoric, overcome with absolute joy. The exuberant Hughes topped it all off

by giving credit to his teammates and exclaiming, “I love the USA. I’m so proud to be an American!” His words were obviously genuine and sincere — a raw, unfiltered expression of Americanism that would have had a visceral impact on many Americans at any event. But they came against the backdrop of other American Olympians criticizing the United States and President Trump. The attacks by these athletes against their own country on foreign soil, at an international event, infuriated and disappointed countess Americans regardless of whether or not they supported the president. The reaction of many progressives in politics and the media was that these statements were merely free speech. No one, of course, was denying that the athletes had the right to say what they did. But just because you have the right to say something doesn’t make it right. Nor should you say it in another country, when you’re representing the United States. Whenever I traveled overseas as a congressman, I never said a critical word about my country or the president, whether he was Democrat or Republi-

can. I believe that politics stops at the water’s edge. Besides, I can think of no country that offers more opportunity for more people or has done more good for the world than the United States. For whatever the reasons, the several days after the Olympics ended saw a wave of unabashed patriotism and expressions of love of country spread across the land. It peaked when Trump presented the hockey team at his State of the Union address. And then Hughes got a heartwarming welcome when he returned to play his first home game for the New Jersey Devils. Unfortunately, there were the naysayers. An op-ed in The New York Times claimed that the American had allowed themselves to be politicized, and had gone from heroes to zeros. The genesis of the criticism of the players was their acceptance of Trump’s invitation to visit the White House and be his guests at the State of the Union. The invitation had been made by way of FBI Director Kash Patel, who had celebrated with the players in the locker room and held his phone so they could hear Trump’s congratulations. The president’s call to the locker room was described as a political intru-

obody complained about Herb Brooks’s chat with Jimmy Carter in 1980.

sion, though it’s customary for presidents to make such calls. When President Jimmy Carter called to congratulate the 1980 gold medal winners, Coach Herb Brooks not only accepted the call, but also told Carter he supported his controversial decision to boycott that summer’s Olympics in Moscow. Back then there wasn’t a word of complaint from the media. Though Trump also invited the American women’s gold medal-winning hockey team to the White House and the State of the Union, he was assailed for prefacing the invite with the friendly jibe, “I guess I have to invite the women.” Talk about political correctness run amuck! Lighten up! Similarly, there was the criticism that the men were the object of more public acclaim than the women, ignoring the fact that the women’s team had been favored from the start and has now won three gold medals since 1998, while the men hadn’t won in 46 years. We must put aside stridency and needless political division to enjoy such moments of national patriotism, and celebrate that we are fortunate to live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. USA! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the Nassau Herald marks its centennial, I hope to light at least one candle on the birthday cake. I have been opinionator-in-residence for over four decades, in addition to my duties as editor for many years. That would be roughly 2,236 columns. A while ago I reconciled to the fact that when you write a column for 40-something years, some will be good, most will be good enough and some will miss the mark — any mark. And very occasionally, you hit one out of the park. I have written every week, through the ’80s, ’90s and up to today, commenting on the news and chronicling my kids’ school years, our family vacations in the wilds of Montana, the life and times of our dogs and the adventures of my good-natured husband, who has tolerated my writing about everything from his red golf pants to his ongoing fight with pancreatic cancer. A longtime weekly column becomes a

history of its time. I wrote in heavy black ink about the World Trade Center attacks, Hurricane Sandy, presidential elections, fashion trends, diets and riots, and with a finer-tipped pen I wrote about my family, eventually including eulogies for my mother and father and more than one friend. My column has been my space to figure out what I think about this world and how to be a good neighbor in our community. I’ve tried to use my 750 words each week to promote serious debate. My outlook, supporting diversity and women’s rights, reflects what I believe. Not everyone agrees, and I have the letters to prove it. In recent years, some have gotten ugly, like so much dark current flowing through our media. I can recall, at the beginning of my newspaper career, cutting and pasting printed stories on boards, each one a page of the paper. If the story didn’t fit, you just cut a paragraph or two from the bottom. Thus the importance of the first sentence or two, known as the lede, and the first three paragraphs, which basically told the story. I was hired away from the late South Shore Record, owned by the indomitable

Florence Schwartzberg, by Leatrice Spanierman, the Herald’s brilliant editor in chief and a natural news writer. Leatrice was socially, intellectually and emotionally intertwined with the Herald brand. We turned out big local papers in those days at our Lawrence headquarters. Our team wrote 10 to 20 local stories every week, and our motto was, “Everything that happens anywhere in the world has a Five Towns angle.” And it was true. If a ship hit an iceberg in Antarctica, for sure there was someone who knew someone on board. This is all to say that local newspapers are essential to a functioning democracy, and I am grateful to have enjoyed this golden age of local journalism. This is also to say that across the country, small papers are closing. The loss of a reliable local news source has many consequences for a community. One is the inability to monitor the actions of government agencies and elected officials. Subscribe to and read and advertise in our papers. We need to mind what’s going on in our schools, and to do that we need reporters to monitor the board meetings, and to do that we need to pay

verything that happens anywhere in the world has a local angle.

them. Local papers cover everything from potholes to parades. The obituaries are their guiding light, reflecting a community’s past, reminding us of the special ties that bind friends and neighbors together. When you wanted the scoop on how the blizzards of 2026 affected our schools and roadways, you read about it in the Herald. Wonder why the athletic fields at Lawrence High School are still closed? Want to know what Peter King said about “bipartisanship”? Do you know which Long Beach native won gold at the Olympics? Open the Herald. If you have property tax grievances or worry about the electric grid in your area, read the Herald and find the facts you need to better understand the issues facing Long Islanders now. The dailies look at news through a wide-angle lens; our focus is narrow. I love being a part of this news-gathering and opinion-formulating enterprise. From my perch, I focus inward, on family and life issues, and sometimes outward, on the political and social forces that unite and divide us. It’s a wonderful job, getting to tell the ongoing story of our American democracy. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

LONG BEACH HERALD — March 12, 2026

A heart-stopping hockey victory was marred by politics

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Hundreds of students are sick, unseen, left behind

hat if we told you that in every school district across Long Island, an average of 200 students are silently suffering from a condition that has left them barely able to get out of bed? That these children miss school at more than twice the rate of their peers? That they are twice as likely to struggle to learn, concentrate and remember? What if we told you that these students suffer from depression at three times the rate of their healthy schoolmates? That, unlike the flu, their illness doesn’t dissipate with rest and time, and in many cases gets worse? That it can take months or years for a family to find a doctor who understands the disorder — and that when they do, that doctor often has no treatment to offer? If we told you a crisis of that scale was playing out in every Long Island school district, you would expect emergency meetings of school boards, action from Albany and, at minimum, that someone in a position of authority was paying attention. Yet, tragically, this crisis is real, and almost no one is paying attention. An estimated 25,000 children across Long Island are living with long Covid — the little-understood condition that develops when a Covid-19 infection does not fully resolve. Formally known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, it is defined as symptoms that persist or newly arise more than three months after infection — and many of the 23 million Americans with long Covid have been suffering for over half a decade. “Long haulers” experience a unique combination of more than 200 potential symptoms, including crushing fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, pain with

no clear origin, and immune dysfunction that standard blood tests cannot detect. The National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative determined that roughly 4 percent of children who contracted Covid-19 later develop the condition — translating to 200 students per district in Long Island’s 125 school districts. And because Covid continues to circulate, new cases are being added every day. Harvard economists have estimated the total cost of long Covid to the United States at $3.7 trillion. For a family with a seriously affected child, navigating years of visits to specialists, lost parental income and insurance companies that routinely deny claims, the financial burden can easily reach six figures. This is not a minor post-pandemic inconvenience. It is one of the largest ongoing public health and economic crises in American history. A situation of this magnitude should be impossible to miss. School boards should have data. Superintendents should have plans. Doctors should have answers. Instead, these children are largely invisible — and the reasons are worth understanding. Long Covid carries no definitive diagnostic test, its symptoms overlap with conditions doctors are quicker to define, and families often spend a year or more cycling through specialists without answers. Many of these families suffer quietly at home, unaware of others going through the same thing, with no community, no organized voice, no constituency demanding to be heard. Parents describe a particular kind of helplessness. They watch a child who was active, engaged and social withdraw from everything that once defined them. They fight insurance companies, drain

letters News literacy should be required in schools To the Editor: As a superintendent and a proud educator for over 25 years, I couldn’t agree more with the editorial in the Feb. 26-March 4 issue, “Long Island students need news literacy.” In fact, I believe it should be mandated in all K-12 school districts. In today’s digital world, especially in the age of A.I., where fake images and misleading headlines often come across as “authentic,” developing strong news literacy skills is more important than ever. With a competitive 24-hour “breaking news” cycle coupled with the constant flow of social media feeds, the singular, more traditional news sources are long gone. Now audiences, including young and impressionable adolescents, often rely on media outlets and websites that may be unverified or deceptive.

savings and search online late at night for anything that might help. They sometimes pursue ineffective — and dangerous — therapies offered by unscrupulous people preying on their desperation. More than anything, they wait for a return to normalcy that medicine has not yet figured out how to deliver. Teachers watch capable students quietly disappear. The hand that was always first in the air goes still, and half-done work replaces finished assignments. Without the training to recognize the symptoms of long Covid, too many educators mistake it for disengagement or a behavioral problem. It is neither. Children are being left behind in ways that cannot always be recovered — the reading level never reached, the travel team never made, the Homecoming never attended, the college essay never written. Childhood has a timeline, and long Covid does not respect it. If your child has been struggling since a Covid infection — however mild or even asymptomatic — long Covid may be the explanation no one has yet offered. Ask your pediatrician. Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, Northwell Health and Stony Brook University Hospital all have long Covid clinics — worldclass resources waiting to help, right in our backyard. This Sunday, March 15, is Long Covid Awareness Day. But awareness without action is futile. So let’s commit to making this the year long Covid gets the recognition, coverage and funding it so sorely needs. Our children deserve nothing less. Are you or your child suffering from long Covid? We want to hear your story, which we will keep anonymous. Email us at longcovid@liherald.com.

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or the past two months, many skeptics of the administration of New york City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have been anticipating an exodus of residents because of the new mayor’s policies. For now, anyone who tells you that people are leaving New york City in droves is indulging in wishful thinking. But it’s useful to examine Mamdani’s short history to see what he’s doing and whether there are any warning signs ahead. First of all, it’s worth talking about trends when it comes to people leaving the city and the state. Overall, the state is losing population due to the high cost of living and people’s desire to live in warmer climates. in the case of New york City, the only numbers available to date are from July 2024. At that point the city had gained 87,000 new residents in the previous year, the result, demographers explained, of a combination of an increase in the birth rate and wealthy

people from other parts of the world continuing to come to the Big Apple. The international arrivals are the well-to-do who buy high-cost apartments and buildings. Take a trip to Manhattan’s 57th Street and you’ll find towering buildings with breathtaking Central Park views. New york is a very attractive place for these bigmoney people who can’t find the kind of attractions they’re seeking in their native countries. Mamdani has appointed many people who have had previous government experience at the federal and state level. his first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan, was my chief of staff in the Assembly when i was chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and the budget director for Mayor Bill de Blasio. Fuleihan is smart, and knows the city’s fiscal issues. The mayor was fortunate to be able to keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and she’ll stay as long as he doesn’t meddle in police operations. The recent snowstorms were a big test for Mamdani, but by the second big storm, last month, the cleanup was a lot smoother. Snowstorms have always

Letters The ability to critically analyze and question the information we encounter is no longer optional; it’s an essential life skill. This is why the Baldwin Union Free School District has implemented a robust news and media literacy curriculum for several years now. Beginning in sixth grade, news literacy skills are embedded into our middle and high school social studies and English coursework. Our high school seniors are also required to complete College Civics and News Literacy, a dual-credit course through our partnership with Stony Brook University’s Center for News Literacy. We even hosted a workshop to educate parents about misinformation, since becoming news-literate is important for everyone. News literacy is much more than distinguishing between true and false. Students acquire skills to identify credible sources and misinformation, recognize bias, assess evidence and sources, and critically evaluate the influence of media on individuals and society, including online “trolls.” Teaching these skills in our classrooms prepares students not only for higher education and future careers but also to become thoughtful, informed citizens who are trusted sources of information.

been a big deal in the city, and especially since the days of Mayor John Lindsay. After the first major snowstorm of his administration, the city failed to plow any streets in Queens, and that damaged Lindsay’s reputation for years. And de Blasio had a horrific first snowstorm experience when he decided to keep the plows out of key sections of Manhattan. The most important issue facing the mayor is his multi-billion-dollar budget deficit. Mamdani has suggested that the state allow the city to tax the earnings of millionaires and billionaires, but that proposal has gotten a cold shoulder from gov. Kathy hochul, who’s running for re-election this year. in the past few weeks, a number of progressive groups have been in Albany, pushing for that increase, but any legislation that creates such a tax is sure to be vetoed by the governor. Since the mayor began talking about the deficit, the state has found an extra $1.4 billion that will help the city. One new proposal that would help raise at least another $1 billion is to add more parking meters around the city. That

ut what will a 34-yearold, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget?

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idea might not be very popular, but it’s better than the mayor’s proposed 9.5 percent citywide increase in the real estate tax. There is some support from Albany progressives for the idea, but it would have to get through both houses of the Legislature. So what will a 34-year-old, first-term mayor have to do to balance the budget? There is such a thing as cutting some expenditures, though that hasn’t been attempted by any recent mayors. The 2025 city budget was an estimated $112.4 billion. having chaired a legislative fiscal committee, i believe that an honest effort should be made to trim some unnecessary spending in order to persuade the state to help close the city’s budget gap. At this point there hasn’t been any so-called “Mamdani effect.” There are lots of things that could happen, but so far, so good. When you manage a government as large as New york City’s, however, there are many land mines ahead, any one of which could do a new, young mayor in. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

LONG BEACH HERALD — March 12, 2026

For now, New York City is alive and well

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