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Eric Krywe wins achievement award

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Eric Krywe was a sophomore at SUNY Oswego in 1999, and can recall walking toward the school library and spotting a pamphlet under a single spotlight about teaching technology. Now a Long Beach High School television production teacher for 24 years, Krywe has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Long Island-based Broadcast Alliance for Senior High.

The organization, formerly known as the Broadcast Awards for Senior High and commonly known as BASH, recognizes teachers for their contributions to high school media education.

The Long Beach High television studio started as an idea on the first floor of the building, where teachers and students in a photography class developed black-and-white photos. For Krywe (pronounced CRY-wee), who grew up making stopmotion videos on his grandfather’s VHS, there was a drive to make it something more.

“When I started, I really had the vision of creating a tele-

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Capt. David Wagner, 45-year F.D. veteran, dies at 63

By CHRIS ColUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

After serving the community for over four decades as a dedicated volunteer with the Long Beach Fire Department, 63-year-old Capt. David Wagner died unexpectedly on April 17. On March 30, Wagner celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with Denise Jones, herself a seven-year volunteer with the Fire Department’s rescue company. The couple had been together for nearly 14 years, during which their long friendship evolved into a romance.

Wagner has three daughters

from a previous marriage — Joanna, Jessica and Jeanette.

Jones has a son, Michael, and a daughter, Stephanie. Collectively the couple have seven granddaughters, ranging in age from 18 to 2, and their first grandson is due in July. “He used to say, ‘I’m done with my girls,’” Jones said of her husband. “‘It’s all about the grandkids now.’”

While the Fire Department was a major focus, Wagner made time to enjoy family life.

Like many Long Beach natives, he was an avid fisherman. He also had a pilot’s license, and flew recreationally. Jones said he earned the pilot’s license before his driver’s license.

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JoSEPH MIllER

Commissioner, Long Beach Fire Department

After a honeymoon in Aruba, the couple took regular vacations to the Dominican Republic, often with friends.

“He was a wonderful husband, father, mentor and leader,” Jones said. “He was a gentleman. He loved his family.”

LBFD Commissioner Joseph

Miller noted Wagner’s deep ties to the department. “He was on committees. He was involved with the companies, with training, with procedures, with the trial board,” Miller said. “Everything and anything, Dave was involved in. He brought a positive touch with his knowledge and sincerity of trying to make things better.

His loss definitely will be felt by everyone.”

Wagner began his volunteer firefighting career as a member of Engine 2, later transitioning to Engine 4 to safeguard the city’s center, and earning the rank of captain. In recent years he shifted to the department’s command post and served in a

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Courtesy Eric Krywe

Long Beach High School’s Eric Krywe has been instrumental in creating the school’s television production studio, helping to design the space more than two decades ago.

Unity concert aims to amplify diverse voices

By KYLE DENSON Intern

A stage built on inclusion — and powered by the voices often left unheard — will take center spotlight at Molloy University, where music, art and community converge to celebrate neurodiversity in all its forms.

The seventh annual “Unity Through Diversity” concert, hosted by the Rebecca Center for Music Therapy, is set for Friday at the Madison Theatre. The event will feature an art gallery and a musical performance, with 89 performers showcasing their talents in a night dedicated to creativity, connection and acceptance.

“We’ve been doing this event for seven years now, all with the mission of bringing the community together, especially the neurodivergent community,” said Diana Abourafeh, a board-certified music therapist at Molloy and the event’s organizer.

The evening begins with an art exhibit highlighting work from organizations and school districts across Long Island, followed by an hourlong concert featuring a wide range of musical selections. Thirteen community vendors will also participate, up from nine last year.

“The whole idea is to bring the community together,” Abourafeh said. “To provide a space for connection and inclusion, and to share that there is so

much to celebrate in this community.”

University leaders say the event reflects Molloy’s broader commitment to accessibility and inclusion, particularly through programs that support neurodivergent students both academically and socially.

“As president, I’m proud of the work that goes on here,” said James Lentini, the university’s president. “This concert really is a remarkable demonstration of the joy these students have in being on

stage. It’s really fantastic.”

Lentini added that the event offers a public glimpse into the university’s ongoing efforts.

“This is an outward-facing part of what we do behind the scenes,” he said.

Michelle Piskulich, provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the concert is rooted in the university’s music therapy curriculum.

“We have both undergraduate and graduate programs in music therapy,”

she said. “That isn’t something you can find everywhere, but the rewards of it can be seen in this event.”

The performance is designed to be collaborative, with participants voting on song selections and shaping the program through rehearsals. This year’s setlist includes popular songs such as “Happy,” “Crazy Train” and “Sing a Song,” spanning genres and generations.

“It’s so collaborative in nature,” Abourafeh said. “It’s not us saying, ‘You’re going to do this, you’re going to do that.’”

That spirit extends beyond the stage, with Molloy students, faculty and community volunteers supporting the production. Local partners also contribute raffle donations to help raise funds for the program.

“We have Molloy students volunteering their time, and the outside community contributing as well,” Abourafeh said.

Performers range in age, reflecting the center’s work with individuals across the lifespan. The youngest participant this year is 12, with others well into adulthood.

Ultimately, Abourafeh said, the event is about creating a space where participants can fully express themselves.

“This event is a culmination of all of that — providing opportunities and a platform for people to celebrate who they are authentically,” she said.

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Event organizer Diana Abourafeh rehearsed for Molloy University’s upcoming “Unity Through Diversity” concert, accompanied by Lana Botex on bass guitar.

Robots bring students to international stage

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Computers are commonplace in classrooms, but robots? They’re on a surprising upswing all across the Long Beach School District. STEAM programs — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — are thriving throughout the schools as fourth graders and high school students have both reached internationallevel competition for robotics.

Caitlin Fuentes King coaches the robotics team and teaches the LARC program — Learning Activities to Raise Creativity — at East Elementary. Earlier this year, the fourth-grade class entered the 2026 Wonder League Robotics Competition and, from a field of 8,000 teams in 65 countries, the Long Beach team ranked among the 12 percent of competitors advancing to the international round.

King, who received the 2025 Wonder League Robotics Competition Super Coach of the Year award, will lead eight teams consisting of up to five students each, as they use computer programming and coding skills to control a wheeled robot, roughly the size of a small soccer ball, across a designated 5-foot by 8-foot floormat while achieving various story-based “missions.”

One mission, for example, used an underwater theme that tasked the robot to search and retrieve “sunken artifacts” while navigating through a “magnetic storm” of obstacles. The competition takes place virtually, with competitors submitting video entries of four “missions” completed between October and midFebruary for round one, and using all of March for their final mission in the international round. The winners will be announced on May 8.

“I’m there to support them,” King said. “But the students are the ones making all the decisions and problem solving.”

Not leaving the robot wrangling to younger students, the Long Beach High School robotics team, consisting of 17 students, from freshmen to seniors, have progressed from regional competition to an international field at the FIRST Robotics Competition — “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.”

The team, which captured the Rising All-Star award at the regional contest, is coached by James Johnsen,

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an auto and metal shop teacher at the high school, and Daniel Lerner, a robotics teacher at LBHS. The entire squad, known as “Riptide Robotics,” headed to Houston, Texas earlier this week where they will take on international competition from 600 worldwide teams.

Optimum has partnered with the FIRST competition for the past eight years, financially supporting a number of teams and providing $2,000 to the four Long Island schools which advanced to the final round this year.

“Each year, we’re amazed by the creative and groundbreaking ideas the students bring to life through this program,” said Jay Guy Vice President, General Manager of Optimum New York. “We’re extremely proud of all the teams on Long Island for their outstanding achievements this season and look forward to cheering them on at the FIRST Champion-

To achieve victory, Riptide Robotics — currently ranked ninth in New York State — designed, built, assembled and programmed their robot to achieve the annual task presented by contest organizers. This year, the challenge involved the robot moving around a space to collect balls before sending them into a goal. Because of the machine’s accuracy and shooting skills, the Long Beach robot was dubbed “the archerfish.”

“We’re a big robotics school,” Johnsen explained. “We’re getting better every year. We’re just trying to progress and become a better team.”

Earlier this year, Lerner was named a 2026 Distinguished Teacher by the Harvard Club of Long Island. In 2025, Johnsen was recognized by the Association of School Supervisors for Educational Technology as a 2025 Bright Light honoree.

“It really speaks volumes about Long Beach’s commitment to STEAM and robotics education across all the grade levels,” said King. “ The kind of vertical alignment from early learning all the way through high school. It really helps to create that culture of curiosity.”

Courtesy Caitlin Fuentes King

The fourth-grade team spent time coding their robot to achieve a series of “missions.” After progressing through four challenges, they advanced to the international round.

Riptide Robotics got hands-on, building the robot that would help them represent Long Beach High School against teams from around the world.

Photos courtesy James Johnsen

The Long Beach team’s robot, nicknamed “the archerfish,” had to harvest six-inch balls from the playing field and shoot them into a goal to tally points.

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Wagner served on engines and led in command post

more supervisory role, helping to train and mentor incoming firefighters.

An Estate Plan is More Than it Appears

An estate plan consists of a set of documents for older adults most often consisting of a trust, power of attorney, health care proxy and other supporting documents providing certain legal, financial and health instructions. Most people, and even many attorneys, consider the tangible documents to be the plan, the exchange of which, for payment, constitutes the completion of the transaction.

In our view, it is the “relationship” between the client and the law firm, intangible though it may be, that is of greater value. Only the relationship can provide the benefits needed to fully effectuate the plan. First among the intangibles is the peace of mind which the client is seeking in creating an estate plan in the first place. This requires an inquiry into the capabilities and sensibilities of each family member. The substitute decision-making that will be entrusted to others demands nothing less. As to the passing of assets, we are as concerned with the emotional legacy, as with the financial legacy, the client will leave to those loved ones who survive them.

Secondly, for any estate plan to be effective,

care and attention not to mention experience, in funding the plan -- in other words getting the assets either into the trust or left to the trust as beneficiary -- are essential. The extraordinary level of care and knowledge needed to properly fund a trust is, in our experience, often found lacking. You cannot see it, but it is invaluable.

Third, of what benefit is a plan that is inorganic, in other words not subject to change. Some mechanism for the plan to be adjusted as changes in personal circumstances and in the law occur is essential. An estate plan must be designed with a review process so that it works when needed, often decades after it was first conceived.

As a relationship-based, rather than a transaction-based firm, Ettinger Law Firm has developed processes such as not charging for emails and phone calls and providing a free review every three years to provide the safety and security clients are looking for. Together with our proprietary publications and videos, and weekly client newsletter, these features allow our clients to live out the firm’s motto, “Protecting Your Future”.

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“He was like a father figure to some — maybe theirs wasn’t around too much, or he was like a second one to them,” Chief John Marino said. “He was always there for the membership. Training-wise, knowledge, life lessons. A true asset to the department. Just a wealth of knowledge and an all-around good guy to be around.”

Wagner was involved in the administrative side of the department as well as its communitybased work, serving on the budget committee and as treasurer. He also played key roles in the Exempt Firemen’s Benevolent Association, a group focused on providing support to injured volunteer firefighters in the community. He was a past president of the organization, and was its vice president at the time of his death.

Wagner doted on all seven of his granddaughters, and was anticipating the birth of his first grandson in three months.

“He devoted his life to the fire department,” Miller emphasized. “Throughout the years, he was involved all the way. … It’s definitely a loss.”

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Photos courtesy Denise Jones

David Wagner, third from right, served as a mentor to many upcoming firefighters.

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Enjoying the sun comes with responsibility and risk

By CHRIS COLUCCI

professionals look to share advice and bring attention to this persistent, potentially deadly issue.

Simple steps save lives

The National Cancer Institute suggests that people with fair skin, freckles, blue or green eyes, and red or blond hair are at a higher risk than others, but everyone can and should take preventative steps to reduce the likelihood of developing skin cancer.

Applying an appropriate sunscreen — SPF 30 or higher — can help protect against ultraviolet radiation and reduce the chance of sunburn, which are factors in cancer development. Wearing the right clothes when outdoors, including sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats, can also reduce UV exposure. Reducing the time spent outdoors when the sun is strongest — generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — could be the most difficult to adhere to, but can also be a major factor.

Know the ABCDE’s

Dermatologists recommend using “ABCDE” to monitor yourself for potential melanoma. Check your skin for dark spots or moles and look for potential warning signs including asymmetry with one section of the mole looking very different from the other in size, shape, or color; the border of the spot shouldn’t be irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined; its color should be consistent and not mottled with tan, black, white and/or red; if the diameter is larger than a pencil eraser, about 6 millimeters or almost a quarter-inch, it may be suspicious and worth getting checked by a professional; and the spot shouldn’t evolve over time, drastically changing its shape, color, or size over the course of weeks, months, and years.

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There is no “good” cancer

One subtle way people misspeak after hearing about someone’s diagnosis is with the phrase, “That’s one of the good ones to get.” While the thought is well-intentioned, it still underestimates key facts. Some skin cancers can have a relatively high cure rate, but they also have a genuine mortality risk.

One in five people will be affected by skin cancer before age 70. The American Cancer Society estimates 112,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2026 — counting only the aggressive melanoma type, not the more common basal cell or squamous cell cancers — leading to more than 8,500 deaths. Skin cancer may be treatable, especially if caught early, but it should never be taken lightly.

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DEVIN PACCIONE

WANTAGH Senior LACROSSE

A DYNAMIC THREE-SPORT athlete, Paccione last spring helped lead Wantagh to Nassau and Long Island Class C lacrosse championships and earned All-America honors. He followed that up this fall as a major contributor to the Warriors’ county football title. This spring, the University of Villanova bound attacker was leading Nassau County in points with 72 (26 goals and 46 assists) as of April 28. He has over 300 career points.

games to watch

Thursday, April 30

Baseball: Plainedge at Wantagh 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Lynbrook at V.S. North 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Freeport 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at South Side 5

Flag Football: Freeport at Bell-Merrick

Flag Football: East Meadow at V.S. District 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Long Beach at Glen Cove 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Bethpage at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Friday, May 1

Softball: East Rockaway at Freeport 4:15 p.m.

Softball: Syosset at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at Seaford 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: Lawrence at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Carey at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at Massapequa 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 2

Softball: South Side at Floral Park 10 a.m.

Flag Football: East Rock. at West Hemp. 10 a.m.

Softball: Baldwin at Hewlett 2 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a spring sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season. Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

HERALD SPORTS

Long Beach rises to challenges

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Long Beach’s girls lacrosse team is holding its own in Nassau County’s top league heading into the home stretch.

The Marines entered the last week of April at 4-4 in Conference I and 7-5 overall, tackling a grueling schedule featuring some of Long Island’s top programs.

“We’re in the middle of the pack in our conference and they’re putting up some good games against some of the teams that are about at our level and we’ve had some hard games against some of the best,” first-year coach Nicole Obzud said.

Long Beach improved to 7-4 overall with a 16-10 win at Lynbrook on April 20 with a balanced scoring effort led by five goals from Marianna Chimienti, four by Sienna Warren, a hat trick from Skylar Kilfeather and a goal and three assists from Maya Kallelis. The Marines then took on longtime power Manhasset three days later in a rematch of last year’s county Class B semifinals and fell 16-7 after trailing by five at halftime.

Warren, a senior attacker, has led the offense with 41 points on 25 goals and 16 assists. The Pace University commit registered four goals and dished out two assists in the Marines’ 12-7 victory against Wantagh on April 14.

Kilfeather is also shining as a senior attacker this spring with 22 goals and 14 assists. The Florida State-bound Kilfeather tallied five goals in a 14-13 win against Syosset on April 17 and has 245 points for her Long Beach career.

Chimienti, a junior attacker, has brought increased firepower near the net with 29 goals including five in an 18-12 triumph at Carle Place on March 16. She also leads the team in draw controls.

Sophomore Julia Harris has emerged as a leader in the Marines’ zone defense playing the crucial backer role.

“She has really stepped it up being our backer as well as on clears and causing turnovers,” Obzud said. “She has been impressive over the season and has really grown.”

The defense also comprises seniors Ella Thornton and Brooke Buehre playing in the crease area in front of junior goalie Fiona Lynch. Lynch, who was backup net-minder last year, has progressed throughout the season rand recorded 11 saves in the Manhasset game.

Long Beach ends the regular season with three challenging road games starting Thursday at defending Class D state champion Cold Spring Harbor before visiting Port Washington on Monday and North Shore on May 7. The Marines will then tackle the Class B

playoffs with a likely first round game against either Bethpage or MacArthur and look to reach at least the semifinal stage for a sixth straight season Obzud, who as a player helped lead Massapequa to the 2011 Class A finals, said going on another deep playoff run will hinge largely on continuing to improve on the offensive side of the field.

“We’re finally almost there putting a full game together,” Obzud said. “I really feel like our attackers settling in and working together is going to be the key to being successful.”

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Maya Kallelis, right, had a goal and three assists in Long Beach’s 16-10 win over Lynbrook April 20.

Heralds capture 11 awards in N.Y. press contest

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald Community Media received 11 awards at the New York Press Association’s 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the organization’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs on April 23-24.

Creative Designer Jeffrey Negrin took first place for Best Special Section Cover, Division I, for the Herald’s basketball section. Karen Millindorf was the photographer.

“The layout is clean and bold,” the judges said. “Good use of the isolated subjects placed center frame and the text is well balanced. Overall solid.”

Negrin also placed second in the same category for a Rockville Centre cover. “The mostly monotone color scheme is well complimented to [the] line art doodle graphic,” the judges said. “The lightness of the graphic placed center frame is well balanced with the heaviness of the text at both the top and bottom of the layout.”

“It’s always an honor to be recognized by our peers,” Herald Community Media publisher Stuart Richner said. “We’re proud to continue telling the stories of our communities, and I congratulate our team on this well-deserved recognition. Ultimately, our greatest reward is delivering comprehensive local news to our readers each week.”

Vice President of Sales Rhonda Glickman, Special Sections Editor Karen Bloom and Negrin combined their talents and captured second place for Best Special Section in Advertising, Division I.

“An eye-catching and meaningful special section,” the judges said. “The editorial is local, informative and well writ-

ten. The ads complement the section and align with the section’s intent.”

Negrin and Advertising Director Ellen Reynolds partnered to grab second and third place in the Best Multi-Advertiser Pages.

“This piece does a nice job of capturing the spirit of this campaign and community,” the judges said of the secondplace submission, “combining the multiple advertisers into a harmonious layout. A subtle mix of patterns and color makes a strong impression. Well done.”

Of the third-place entry, the judges said, “A fun piece that visually captures the reader while being based on a strong concept that is a service to the community. The art and topography are appropriate for the theme and lend themselves to the overall mood of the piece. Nice job.”

“Good journalism doesn’t chase applause — it chases accountability,” COO Brad Harmon said. “That’s what makes me proud and reminds me why the work we do matters.”

On the editorial side, Copy Editor Jim Harmon and Production Designer Yolanda Rios received second-place recognition for editorial pages that appeared in all 24 weekly editions of the Heralds. “This was a close second,” the judges said. “The editorial writer is excellent.”

Staying on the editorial page, Managing Editor Jeffrey Bessen, Harmon and Zack Richner combined their efforts to take third place in Editorials, Division 1.

“Three editorials delve into some of the troubling dangers of our time — unaddressed impacts of long Covid; Meta abandoning moderators and the implications on civility and democracy; and the harshness of the housing crisis,” the judges said. “All are told with

perspective and expertise.”

Multiple sports stories that appeared in the Massapequa Herald Post were part of the package that took second place in Sports Coverage, Division 1.

“Greatly enjoyed the range of stories covered in this issue, from the longtime Hofstra soccer coach to the Ryder Cup volunteers,” the judges said. “Well written and attractive layout, easy to read.”

It takes a great team to bring back awards from NYPA — we have the best!” Glickman said. “From finance to sales to editorial, production, press, circulation etc. Together we win!”

For Online Breaking News, Will Sheeline, editor of the Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Heralds, and past reporter Luke Feeney placed second for their story “Pirate Booty founder Robert Ehrlich addresses attempt to seize control of Village of Sea Cliff.”

The judges said: “The reporters not only identified Robert Erhlich first as the person behind the attempted power grab, but also landed the first on-therecord, exclusive interview with him and posted it online before state, national and international outlets followed. Excellent use of community trust and source relationships to turn a chaotic, somewhat bizarre local power struggle into a clear, timely story.”

Sports Editor Tony Bellissimo and Negrin earned third place for Special Sections/Niche Publications for the Herald’s lacrosse book.

“Very well organized, and comprehensive,” the judges said. “Visually appealing and something for everyone who likes Lacrosse.”

Sheeline also took third place in the Environment Story category for his “Keeping the ‘oyster’ in Oyster Bay” story.

The Herald’s Basketball section was a winner in the category Best Special Section Cover.

“I kept reminding myself that this is a reporter’s award and not an award for which environmental project was the coolest,” the judges said. “And this project was cool! I’ve decided not to hold it against the reporter, however, because the reporter has done an excellent job of making me feel invested in these people and this place and their oysters without getting mawkish or too purple in the prose.”

For the Better News Contest, 150 newspapers submitted 2,732 entries and competed in 67 categories, and a total of 389 awards were presented. The Michigan Press Association judged the contest submissions in January.

Courtesy NYPA

At the New York Press Association’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs, members of Herald Community Media’s editorial team with President and CEO Stuart Richner, far left.

Herald file photo

Aiming to be ‘one of the best in the country’

vision production class and a film class,” he said, “which the high school didn’t have.”

In 2009, Krywe and Michael Richez, the then high school’s director of technology, visited schools and colleges in the Albany area, looking for ideas on how to build a studio that would reshape media education in Long Beach.

Using money from a $98 million bond passed in 2008, school officials turned a modest setup of four camcorders and four MacBook computers into a student production facility, complete with a control room, post-production lab and a studio, as part of the school’s expansion in 2015.

Even after the studio opened, Krywe said, he continued visiting high schools across Long Island, including Glen Cove, Great Neck South and Southold, to gather ideas and to help other districts launching similar programs.

“For me, it was a lot of research, as well as trial and error,” he said. “It was so challenging that when other schools started building their own lab, I was like, I want to help anybody, so they don’t have to go through what I went through.”

Each day during the school year, Krywe teaches television studio production, a four-year sequence blending classroom instruction with hands-on work. Freshmen learn storyboarding, scriptwriting and camera operation, along with editing software such as

Final Cut Pro and Photoshop. Sophomores begin producing commercials, public service announcements and short films that are entered in film festivals throughout the year.

By their junior and senior year, students take on larger production roles. They help run “The Morning Wave,” the school’s daily livestreamed morning show, and seniors can also earn college credit as well as a Career and Technology Education Certification that can help them find production work after they graduate.

“It’s a very robust, high-level program where these kids are learning real industry standards in high school,” Krywe said. “They come in and they’re running the full show every day.”

Topics for “The Morning Wave” come from teachers and coaches around the building, who submit story ideas online for students to report on. Recent segments have highlighted sporting events, musicians performing at Carnegie Hall and the high school robotics team competing at the FIRST Championship in Houston.

For Krywe, the larger goal has been to help students build confidence.

“Kids nowadays need that ‘we’re so proud of you’ moment,” he said. “It makes them feel a higher sense of selfworth. For kids to be able to see themselves, I think it motivates them to do more.”

Keith Harvey, the district’s directory of technology and innovation, praised Krywe’s commitment to giving students professional-level experience, noting that Long Beach students recently earned eight awards at the Locust Valley Film Festival.

“He’s an outstanding educator,” Harvey said. “It’s amazing to see him provide students with the skills and confidence to provide the morning news for our school, as well as their work on short films and other projects.”

Krywe grew up in Greigsville, in western New York, where he developed interests in technology, film and theater. He was also a three-sport athlete, the MVP of York High School’s basketball and baseball teams as a senior, and one of 60 football players who competed in the Eddie Meath All-Star Game, which honors the best athletes in the state’s Section V.

Now he coaches junior varsity basketball and baseball in Long Beach, and says his competitive drive also fuels his ambition to see the television production program continue to flourish.

“We have local and state recognition,” Krywe said. “Now I want to become one of the best in the country.”

Community’s favorite deliveryman retires

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY

awarshavsky@liherald.com

On an evening filled with music, food and family, the Long Beach community said goodbye to a mainstay — Dean Lodge, a UPS driver known for his hospitality and big smile, retired last Saturday.

Lodge, 62, is originally from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. Before immigrating to the United States, he served as a maritime navigator on ships traveling from his home country to the states.

In 1988, Lodge moved to Adde Avenue in the Bronx. Shortly after moving, he came across an advertisement in a newspaper and applied for a job as a UPS driver. A decade later, Lodge would move from the Bronx to Elmont, transferring to the UPS warehouse in Uniondale, where he got his famed route traveling through Long Beach.

Collette Fung, Lodge’s sister, said their mother owned a bar in Jamaica, and always invited people to have dinner with their family — even those they didn’t know.

“Dean has never met a stranger,” Fung said. “That’s probably why he has become a pillar of the community.”

Lodge said one of his favorite

moments was during the summertime, when families would invite him to their block parties. Lodge, who shares his Jamaican culture through food, would bring jerk chicken and jerk pork. For

him, those interactions meant everything.

“It felt so good,” Lodge said. “It’s special for a little kid coming from Jamaica and moving to America. I was accept-

ed, met people, their kids. It was like a family.”

One community member touched by Lodge’s kindness was Jim Kruski, who has lived in the West End for over three decades. “Dean always put the care of your package first,” he said. “Dean always put a smile on your face.”

Kruski, who lives in an apartment on Tennessee Avenue and works in window replacements, said that Dean would always bring boxes of window caulk through the property’s gate to his side entrance — which Kruski said weighs as much as 50 pounds.

“He could’ve just left it by the gate or the front of the property,” Kruski said. “That’s how nice of a guy Dean is.”

In his personal life, Lodge is well known for his love of horse racing and is nicknamed the “domino maestro” by his family. To stay busy in retirement, he’s looking into working as a lawn care and irrigation specialist, so he can stay around the community.

When asked what he’ll miss most, Lodge said he always looked forward to going to work every day and serving the familiar customers he’s known for 37 years.

“I’m going to miss my customers,” he said. “They’re like my second family.”

Aidan Warshavsky/Herald dean Lodge served the Long Beach community as a upS driver for 37 years.

Courtesy Eric Krywe

Beginning as freshmen, students in the Long Beach High School television studio program learn the ins and outs of media production.

Bill targets harassment at houses of worship

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Calls to protect religious institutions from harassment and intimidation took center stage last Friday morning at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

There, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi unveiled the bipartisan Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act, known as the SACRED Act, legislation Suozzi said would address growing concerns among his constituents about safety at houses of worship.

“There’s too much hate in our country right now,” Suozzi said. “A lot of people are being intimidated as they enter into their religious institution to practice their faith.”

The bill, co-led by Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, would make it a federal crime to intentionally intimidate, obstruct or harass individuals within 100 feet of a place of worship, including blocking their path or approaching within 8 feet with the intent to harass.

Suozzi said the measure “ensures that people can access their place of worship safely and without obstruction, while still preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful expression.” He added that it draws “a clear line: Intimidation and threats have no place in our communities.”

“We at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center understand religious persecution,” Alan Mindel, the center’s chairman, said, “and so we are so proud to stand with Congressman Suozzi in protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of where they pray.”

Leaders of several national advocacy and faith organizations attended the event, including represen-

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Community leaders, elected officials and faith advocates gathered at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County to highlight efforts to protect religious institutions and ensure safe access to places of worship.

tatives of the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, Hadassah and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitism has reached historic levels, with 9,354 incidents recorded in 2024, underscoring concerns about the safety of those attending religious services.

“Religious freedom thrives where respect prevails,” Azhar Azeez, CEO of the Islamic Society of North America, said. “Let every place of worship be a sanctuary free from intimidation, obstruction or harassment so all people may practice their faith in peace, dignity and safety within every sacred space.”

The proposal has also drawn political criticism.

Mike LiPetri, who is challenging Suozzi for his 3rd Congressional District seat in November, said he believed the congressman had not been sufficiently vocal on the issue in the past.

“Now in an election year he wants to take action?” LiPetri wrote in a statement to the Herald. “We’re not buying it.”

Rep. Laura Gillen, who was not in attendance, emphasized the need for additional protections.

“In the wake of rising hate crimes in our own backyard, we must safeguard our houses of worship and ensure every Long Islander has the freedom to gather without fear of violence,” Gillen wrote. “Establishing buffer zones is a step in the right direction.”

Stamp Out Hunger drive will return May 9

Island Harvest, letter carriers request donations of nonperishable food and personal care products

Residents across Long Island are being asked to take part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 9 by leaving donations at their homes for pickup.

Island Harvest Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers are partnering for the nationwide one-day effort.

Community members can leave nonperishable food items and personal care products in a bag by their mailboxes, where letter carriers will collect them during regular delivery. All donations collected on Long Island will support Island Harvest’s network of community-based food pantries and feeding programs.

The need remains significant, according to Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest Food Bank, which distributed a record 21 million pounds of food across Nassau and Suffolk counties last year.

“Hunger and food insecurity impact about a quarter of a million Long Islanders, including children, families, older adults, and veterans — and virtually every ZIP code is affected,” Shubin Dresner said in a news release. “We have always depended on the generosity of Long Islanders to support their neighbors. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is an easy yet powerful way for our community to come together. When Long Islanders act as one island for one day, the impact is extraordinary.”

Items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices and shelf-stable milk. Prepared food and items in glass containers are not accepted. Personal care products such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant and disposable diapers are also accepted.

Tom Siesto, executive vice president of NALC Branch 6000, said that letter carriers see the effects of

food insecurity every day.

“Our members see firsthand the impact of food insecurity on Long Island during their daily routes,” Siesto said in the release. “We are proud to partner

Installation & Networking Dinner

Join WEDLI for a strictly social eventnetworking and catching up with friends! We will also install the new WEDLI officers and board members. All are welcome to attend.

with Island Harvest once again and to help bring neighbors together for the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food collection. This one day when letter carriers and residents unite island-wide makes a real difference.”

Stamp Out Hunger is held annually on the second Saturday in May, and has collected more than 2 billion pounds of food nationwide since it began in 1993.

Last year, Long Island residents donated more than 360,000 pounds of food, enough for more than 600,000 meals. Island Harvest aims to collect more than 500,000 pounds this year.

This year’s collection campaign on Long Island is supported by presenting sponsor National Grid, lead sponsor JPMorgan Chase, and IPRO Healthcare, along with nearly 40 additional corporations.

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human-services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. It has organized innovative programs and services aimed at enhancing hunger awareness, short-term case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, its Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution.

Island Harvest’s work directly supports children, families, seniors and veterans who turn to the organization in times of crisis, and supports a network of community-based nonprofits. Its Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to combat hunger in the United States. To learn more, go to IslandHarvest.org.

–Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Don Miller

Long Island residents can help by leaving food donations outside their homes for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 9.

STEPPING OUT

You don’t have to be a kid to love bubbles. Step into the museum’s bubble playroom and see why bubbles are fun for any age.

No kids allowed

By Abbey Salvemini

For many folks a trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum isn’t just a childhood outing, it’s a shared community memory. Now, those of us “big kids” who grew up visiting here will have a chance to step back inside but this time as grown-ups.

Relive the wonder of childhood at the museum’s inaugural “Adults Only Nostalgia Night” on May 6. Open to guests ages 23 and up, this after-hours event (starting at 6:30 p.m.) offers a lively, playful reimagining of a beloved local destination — welcoming visitors to explore familiar exhibits in a whole new light, long after the kids have gone home.

“This has been something that’s been talked about for years,” Communications Coordinator Stephanie Silver says. “We have so many people who came here as kids and are now bringing their own children or even grandchildren. There’s always been this desire to come back and experience it again for themselves.”

That idea recently gained momentum online after a nostalgic TikTok post comparing the museum’s former Stewart Avenue location with its current home in Garden City went viral, creating a wave of former visitors in the comments reminiscing and sharing memories.

The result is an occasion designed to feel equal parts reunion and night out.

For three hours, the museum’s galleries are open exclusively to adults, giving guests the rare opportunity to explore exhibits at their own pace. From the popular bubble station to newer installations, visitors can revisit old favorites or discover exhibits they may have missed.

“It’s really about giving people the freedom to explore,” Silver explains. “They can go wherever they want, spend as much time as they want, and just enjoy it without any responsibilities.”

Beyond exploring the exhibits, the evening comes

Children’s Museum turns childhood memories into an adults-only night out

alive with a DJ spinning crowd pleasing hits from across the decades, inviting guests to hit the dance floor or simply enjoy the music. Classic games add a touch of friendly competition, while photo stations capture the fun along the way. Together, these elements transform the museum into a vibrant, social “playground,” a striking departure from its usual daytime pace. The result is a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where nostalgia, play and connection come together for a memorable night. Light bites and refreshments are available; admission includes two drink tickets for beer and wine. Organizers aim to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can mingle, unwind, and rediscover a beloved space in an entirely new way — all without straying far from home.

Guests are also invited to take part in hands-on memory-making activities throughout the evening. Design your own I Heart LICM friendship bracelet to keep as a personal memento, or contribute to the Nostalgia Wall by posting photos and sharing stories from past visits. Over the course of the night, the growing display will reflect decades of community connection — ranging from childhood snapshots to treasured, multigenerational memories — woven together into a heartfelt collective tribute.

For Silver, that piece hits close to home.

• Wednesday, May 6, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Tickets are $45 per person, $40 members, with limited availability; Advance registration and valid ID required

• Visit the events calendar at licm.org for tickets and additional information

• 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

“I grew up coming here,” she says. “My own photos will be up there. It’s special to see how many people have that same connection.”

While designed to be lighthearted and fun, the museum’s educational spirit remains an underlying thread throughout. Exhibits originally created to spark curiosity in children take on a new dimension for adults, offering a fresh perspective that invites reflection, rediscovery and a touch of wonder in a familiar setting.

“That’s actually the easiest part,” Silver adds. “Everything here is already grounded in education. The nostalgia just comes naturally.”

If the evening proves successful (as expected), museum leadership aims to make this a recurring offering and potentially expand it in future seasons, building on what’s anticipated to be strong community enthusiasm.

“We’d love to make this a reoccurring event,” Silver says, enthusiastically. “But we also want to hear from visitors … what they enjoy, what they want to see. This is really about the community.”

Nostalgia Night will offer something that’s familiar yet new: a chance to revisit a childhood staple, reconnect with friends or neighbors and see a well-known local institution in a completely different light.

“We want people to walk away feeling reconnected, not just to the museum, but to that sense of joy and creativity,” Silver adds. “Play is just as powerful for us as adults as it is for the children.”

And for those who recall spending rainy afternoons or birthday parties inside the museum’s walls, this might feel somewhat like coming home — only this time, with music, companions and no curfew.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers

For the past five-plus decades, over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have been “The All-American Rock & Roll Party Band” (Goldmine Magazine). In celebration of their 53rd year of “playing rock ‘n roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers” (Rolling Stone), the group continues The Baddest Show On Earth Tour — a stage-shaking, roof-raising, guitar-snarling blast. For an artist whose music honors the blues, rock and country legends of the past, Thorogood’s forward momentum is now stronger than ever. And along with longtime Destroyers Jeff Simon (drums), Bill Blough (bass), Jim Suhler (guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone), they continue “to slap a custom flame paint job onto those classic sounds” (Blues Blast Magazine) like never before.

Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Til Death Do Us Part … You First!

Love, regret and second chances take center stage in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud solo show directed by Broadway veteran Chazz Palminteri. Written and performed by comedian Peter Fogel, the 90-minute multimedia performance blends sharp humor with heartfelt reflection on the realities of modern relationships. At the heart of the story is Fogel himself — an eternal bachelor blindsided by a Valentine’s Day breakup that forces him to confront more than just heartbreak. As he wrestles with questions of love, timing and personal growth, he’s guided by his own conscience, voiced by Palminteri, in a clever theatrical device that adds both wit and depth. What follows is a whirlwind of storytelling as Fogel transforms into more than a dozen characters, Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Photos courtesy LICM

Building boom! ‘Big kids’ are sure to have fun unleashing their creativity by building with KEVA planks

Delve into Long Island’s maritime history and connections at the Saltwater Stories exhibit.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

Family theater

Long Island Children’s Museum stages

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” back at the museum by popular demand. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), this show is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! It’s not easy being the Pigeon since you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can finally do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also May 2 and May 6-7

• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Law Enforcement Officers Fundraiser

LEO supports law enforcement families affected by a line of duty death or serious injury. Enjoy entertainment with Anthony Gal from Guys with Guitars, four hour open bar, passed appetizers, auction, 50/50, raffles, and more. $65 with online presale or $70 at the door.

• Where: The Inn, 943 W. Beech St.

• Time: 2-6 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 458-9933

Eisenhower Craft Fair

Check out the many craft vendors at Eisenhower Park.

• Where: Eisenhower Park, Field 8

• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. also May 10, weather permitting

• Contact: NassauCountyFairs.com

Old Westbury Gardens’ Regency Romance Weekend

Enjoy two delightful days of romance, revelry, and refinement in true Jane Austenstyle at the lush estate. Step onto the grounds, don your finest gowns and cravats, and prepare for a weekend of charm, wit, and elegant amusements. Stroll the gardens, try your hand at lawn games and crafts, enjoy classical melodies, test your Austen knowledge, and admire the finery of fellow guests dressed for the occasion. Between diversions, indulge in sweet treats at the café and discover Regency-inspired treasures in the gift shop. Visit the website for programming details.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Ongoing, through May 3

• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Chalk It Up!

Families are welcome to Long Island Children’s Museum to mix, pour and create your own sidewalk chalk. Then bring it home to create a sidewalk masterpiece. This is a drop-in program, free with admission.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

Ben Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation. brings his latest tour to the Tilles Center, joined by multi-talented actress-singer- composer Lindsey Kraft. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Folds first rose to prominence with Ben Folds Five before launching a wide-ranging solo career that blends sharp lyricism, piano-driven melodies and orchestral ambition. Over the years, he has released multiple solo albums alongside collaborative projects, earning an Emmy nomination and a devoted global following. His most recent pop album (2023) drew critical praise and played to sold-out audiences, followed by a holiday release in 2024. Folds’ recent work also reflects his deep engagement with orchestral music, including a live album featuring a live orchestral performance of his hits recorded just before concluding his eight-year tenure as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center — an appointment that marked a first for the role. Today, he continues to move fluidly between pop tours and performances with leading orchestras worldwide, while also developing new work for film, television and theater. A bestselling author and former podcast host, Folds remains a restlessly creative force — an artist constantly expanding the reach of his music.

Stars On Ice

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Celebrate America’s skating superstars! Fresh off their Olympic performances, the 2026 Stars on Ice tour brings the thrill of the Games to fans/ Headlined by Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God” and Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu, Olympic Silver Medalists Madison Chock & Evan Bates, the tour also stars National Champions Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, Jason Brown and more. Feel the passion, precision and power of the U.S. National Figure Skating Team — live on the ice.

• Where: 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont

• Time: 4 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com

Spring Dust-Off Car Show

The Town of Hempstead welcomes all to check out all makes and models of cars and trucks at this competitively judged show — from pre-war to the ‘50s ‘60s, ‘70s and up. With entertainment, a popular touch-a-truck experience, a kids zone, a beer garden, and dozens of vendors offering food, merchandise, and automotive accessories. $25 pre-registration fee for cars, or $30 the day of the event. Spectators are

welcome at no charge.

• Where: Point Lookout Town Park, 1300 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout

• Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m; gates open at 7 a.m. for vehicles

• Contact: townofhempsteadevents.com or (516) 670-1050

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An Evening With Goldie Hawn

The Madison Theatre welcomes Goldie who introduces “The After-School Kindness Crew #1: Pooch on the Loose,” the first book in an inspiring new series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness. In this rare Long Island appearance, the award-winning actress, producer, director and best-selling author discusses her legendary career, and her children’s book series, written with Lin Oliver and illustrated by Breanna Chambers.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444

• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

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Long Beach City Council meets

The Long Beach City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. The public may make comments or ask questions pertaining to specific agenda items at the appropriate time. Those who wish to speak must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Sign-ups will be accepted until the Council votes to close the meeting.

• Where: City Hall. 1 W. Chester St.

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 431-1000

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Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center welcomes all local Long Beach residents and seniors ages 50+ to an afternoon of fun and festivity. Enjoy fresh BBQ, live entertainment, dancing from The Pacemakers senior dance team, musical bingo, and local community partners and vendors. In event of inclement weather, the rain date is May 14.

• Where: 375 E Bay Drive

• Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 431-3510

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Roberto Fabbri

The Internationally acclaimed classical guitar virtuoso brings his signature blend of precision and expressive artistry to the Madison Theatre stage. A prolific performer and educator, Fabbri has built a global reputation that extends well beyond the concert hall. His more than 40 guitar publications — translated into five languages, including Chinese — have reached an audience of over 300,000 readers worldwide, underscoring his influence on both aspiring musicians and seasoned players Fabbri is a frequent guest at leading international guitar festivals and has performed in many of the world’s most renowned concert venues, where he also conducts masterclasses. His recording career has further expanded his reach.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET

VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed school district budget will be held on May 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lido Elementary Multipurpose Room, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at tinyurl. com/proudtobeLB; for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies may be obtained by any district resident beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, at Long Beach Public Library, at 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, New York, and on the District’s internet website. A copy of the statement of the amount of money that will be required for the Library purposes exclusive of public money will be available at the Long Beach Public Library and the Library’s district clerk’s office for the year beginning July 1, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the school election districts indicated below, between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect two members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to fill the positions held by Dennis Ryan and Nora Bellsey, whose terms expire on June 30, 2026.

3. To elect one (1) trustee of the Long Beach Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing on July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on February 8, 2022, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts (the accurate description of the boundaries is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561):

LINDELL SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LINDELL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by a line parallel to and sixty (60) feet westerly from Malone Avenue, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

EAST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

EAST SCHOOL

GYMNASIUM 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard, on the North by Reynolds Channel, East to the easterly bounding line

of the City of Long Beach, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

LIDO/MS SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LONG BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

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239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK

This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Lido Beach, bounded on the West by a line commencing due east of the City of Long Beach, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the easterly boundary line of Point Lookout and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education trustees and Library Board trustee are available from the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, 11561. Nominating petitions must be filed with the Clerk of the School District not later than April 29, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on both the Board of Education and the Library Board are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions for Board of Education trustee must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District;

must state the name and residence of each signer; and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-spanish. pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email or phone at sfamiletti@lbeach. org or 516-897-2108. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026, and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2018, or supplemental registration lists

furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration in order to be entitled to vote on May 5, 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekdays from May 5, 2026 to May 19, 2026, and Saturday May 9, 2026, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 noon by appointment only.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district.

An application for registration as a military voter can be requested by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108, facsimile (516) 771-3944, email sfamiletti@lbeach. org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM); the application for registration must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on May 4, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail,

facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk; in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 4, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than May 5, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the

Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Lido Beach, New York, March 10, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Lido Beach, New York Susannah Familetti, District Clerk 159398

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICACION DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA, VOTACION DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del distrito escolar el 12 de Mayo del 2026 a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Usos Múltiples de la Escuela Primaria Lido, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, el cual también podrá verse remotamente siguiendo el enlace tinyurl. com/proudtobeLB;

para la transacción de negocios según lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

2. Discutir todos los artículos aquí enumerados a continuación, que serán tabulados utilizando máquina automática durante la Votación del presupuesto y Elección que se llevará a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

3. Para la transacción de dichos y otros negocios que puedan presentarse antes de la reunión de conformidad a la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y actos de enmiendas aplicables.

ADEMAS POR FAVOR TOME NOTA de que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero requerida para fines escolares del año siguiente (presupuesto escolar), excluyendo fondos públicos, a partir del 5 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, excepto los sábados, los domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, asi como también en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach, ubicada en el 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, Nueva York, y en la página digital del Distrito. Una copia del estado de cuentas detallando la cantidad de dinero requerido, propuesta destinada para la Biblioteca, la cual excluye el dinero público, estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach y en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito para el año que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2026.

Y SE DA NOTIFICACION ADICIONAL de que dicho Voto del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026 en los distritos electorales escolares indicados a continuación, entre las 7:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora vigente, periodo durante el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes artículos:

Public Notices

1. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y para autorizar que la porción requerida para ser se recaudada a través de impuestos sobre la propiedad incluida en el Distrito.

2. Para elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2026 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2029, para llenar las posiciones mantenidas por Dennis Ryan y Nora Bellsey, cuyos términos expiran el 30 de Junio del 2026.

3. Para elegir a un (1) miembro del Consejo de la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach por un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2026 y finalizando el 30 de Junio del 2031.

ADEMAS POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA de que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2022, este voto y elección tendrá lugar en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de las zonas está en el archivo y puede ser inspeccionada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561):

DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DE LINDELL

GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por una línea paralela y sesenta (60) pies al oeste desde Malone Avenue, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL

ESCOLAR ESTE GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA ESTE 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este con la línea delimitante este de la ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL ESCOLAR DE LIDO/ ESCUELA MEDIA VESTÍBULO DEL AUDITORIO DE LA ESCUELA MEDIA LONG BEACH 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NUEVA YORK

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio de la zona conocida como Lido Beach, delimitado al oeste por una línea que comienza justo al este de la ciudad de Long Beach, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea límite este de Point Lookout y al sur por el océano Atlántico.

Y SE AVISA ADICIONALMENTE de que, de conformidad a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria Real, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total determinado de la evaluación final será utilizado en el proceso presupuestario para la está exención de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de exención concedidas por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. Adicionalmente, dicha exención deberá publicarse en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio de internet gestionado por el Distrito.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que las peticiones que nominan candidatos para fideicomisarios de la Junta de Educación y de la Junta de la Biblioteca están disponibles por parte del Secretario de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina ubicada en el Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, 11561. Las peticiones de nominación deben ser completadas ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar el 29 de Abril del 2026, entre las 9:00 A.M. y las 5:00 P.M., hora vigente. Las posiciones

desocupadas tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no son consideradas oficinas separadas o específicas; los candidatos se nominan de manera general. Las peticiones de nominación para fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben ser firmadas como mínimo por 100 votantes calificados del Distrito; deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de papeletas para votar anticipadamente por correo y votación en ausencia para las elecciones del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario pre-escrito por la Junta Electoral Estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando la página web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel. nysed.gov/common/ counsel/files/absenteeballot-application-andinstructions-spanish. pdf), o contactando con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico o teléfono en el sfamiletti@lbeach.org ó 516-897-2108. Las aplicaciones completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes del 20 de Abril del 2026 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 12 de Mayo del 2026, si la papeleta debe ser enviada al votante por correo, o el día antes de la elección, el 18 de Mayo del 2026, si la papeleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante. Las papeletas para votar por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M., hora vigente, del Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se emitan papeletas de voto anticipado por correo y por ausencia estará disponible para ser inspeccionada por votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo del 2026,

entre las 8:00 A.M. y a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, en cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto los Domingos, y el 19 de Mayo del 2026, el día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el distrito electoral podrá objetar la votación de la papeleta en base apropiada, haciendo pública su impugnación y sus motivos al Inspector de la Elección antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una papeleta por correo porque el votante debería haber solicitado un voto anticipado por correo.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo registro personal permanente a partir del 1 de Enero del 2018, o en los listados suplementarios de registro proporcionados por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en o intervenido en una elección de distrito escolar, debe presentarse personalmente para registrarse para poder votar 5 de Mayo del 2026 de 2:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M.; en el vestíbulo del auditorio de la Escuela Media Long Beach, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que cualquier persona que se haya trasladado de un distrito electoral escolar en el Distrito Escolar de la ciudad de Long Beach a otro, y que no se haya registrado en el nuevo distrito electoral escolar y quien siga registrado en el distrito del que se trasladó, podrá votar en el distrito electoral en el que está registrado. Dichas personas deben informar, en el momento de votar, a los inspectores electorales de su nueva dirección para que corrijan dicho registro.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que solo aquellos votantes calificados cuyos nombres aparezcan en los registros preparados para dicha elección del distrito escolar tendrán derecho a votar el día de las elecciones. El registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del distrito

escolar de 8:00 A.M. a 4:00 P.M. los días laborables del 5 al 19 de Mayo del 2026, y el Sábado 9 de Mayo del 2026, cuando estará disponible de 9:00 A.M. a 12:00 P.M. solo con cita previa.

Y ADICIONALMENTE SE DA AVISO, de que los votantes militares quienes no esten inscritos actualmente pueden aplicar para registrarse como votante calificado en el distrito escolar. La solicitud de registro como votante militar puede solicitarse contactando con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico sfamiletti@ lbeach.org, correo a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario habitual de oficina o entre las 8:15 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M.); la solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M. el 4 de Mayo del 2026. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

POR FAVOR, TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una papeleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud al Secretario del Distrito; para recibir una papeleta militar, la solicitud debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 4 de Mayo del 2026. En la solicitud de una papeleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de una papeleta militar y la papeleta militar, por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de voto de votantes militares calificados y las papeletas militares deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona. Las papeletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares cualificados a más tardar el 5 de Mayo del 2026. Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026, y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de Estados Unidos o del Servicio Postal de un

país extranjero, o deben mostrar un acuse de recibo fechado por otra Agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) no más tarde de las 5:00 P.M. del día de la elección y ser firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha fijada que no sea posterior del día anterior de la elección.

Una lista de personas a quienes se emiten papeletas militares estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 8:00 A.M. y a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente, en cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 19 de Mayo del 2026, del día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación podrá oponerse a la votación de la papeleta por motivos apropiados, haciendo pública su impugnación y los motivos al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a una norma adoptada por la de Educación de acuerdo con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, que sea sometida a votación en dicha elección, deberá ser presentada ante el Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561, con suficiente tiempo para permitir que la notificación de la propuesta se incluya con la Notificación de la Audiencia Pública, Votación de Presupuesto y Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 20 de Abril del 2026 a las 4:00 P.M., hora vigente; debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en el lenguaje Inglés; debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por como mínimo 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo

propósito no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes para determinar que sea ilegal, ni ninguna propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando la propuesta requiera el gasto de fondos, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la papeleta.

Fechado: Lido Beach, Nueva York, 10 de Marzo del 2026

Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Lido Beach, Nueva York

Susannah Familetti, Secretario del Distrito 159400

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

CO-OP APARTMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, JOHN ROMAN, Auctioneer, MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Auctioneer, RICHARD J. CANTWELL, Auctioneer, or RICHIE SCHULTZ, Auctioneer will sell at public auction with reserve to the highest bidder, on the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., security consisting of 580 shares of NEPTUNE TOWERS

COOPERATIVE, INC., in the name of PAUL GILGANNON, and all right, title and interest in and to a Proprietary Lease for Cooperative, located in a building known as and by the street address 25 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, UNIT 4F, LONG BEACH, NEW YORK 11561, between PAUL GILGANNON as Lessee, NEPTUNE TOWERS COOPERATIVE, INC., as Lessor. This sale is held to satisfy an indebtedness of the unpaid principal balance, interest, attorney fees, and advances through April 29, 2026, and to enforce the rights of the U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR PRET 2024-RPL2 TRUST, the “Secured

Party”, arising under a Security Agreement dated February 13, 2017, executed by and between PAUL GILGANNON and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. The Secured Party reserves the right to bid. The Co-op Apartment will be sold “AS IS”, subject to open common charges, and possession is to be obtained by the purchaser.

DATED: March 31, 2026 Knuckles & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for SECURED PARTY 120 White Plains Road Suite 215 Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 345-3020 159544

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF LB-FLAT SERIES VI TRUST, Plaintiff -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN AVIDON; ILENE J. CLAUDE A/K/A ILENE J. AVIDON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN AVIDON; LISA SCHLICH /K/A LISA AVIDON A/K/A LISA H. O`HARA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HARVEY AVIDON; DANIELLE C. LEMIEUX A/K/A DANIELLE CMAYLO A/K/A DANIELLE C. PAPPAS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PETER A. PAPPAS; JOSHUA A. CMAYLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PETER A. PAPPAS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT) O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF LIDO BEACH TOWERS CONDOMINIUM; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants Index No. 621005/2025. Mortgaged Premises: 2 Richmond Road, Unit #3HH Lido Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a 2 Richmond Road, Unit 234 Lido Beach, NY 11561 Section: 59 Block: 66 Lot: 15A

Public Notices

Unit: 234 a/k/a Unit #3HH and Section: 59 Block: 66 Lot: 15B TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a reverse mortgage to secure $915,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on October 23, 2009, in Liber Book M 34296, on Page 500, covering the premises known as 2 Richmond Road, Unit #3HH, Lido Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a 2 Richmond Road, Unit 234, Lido Beach, NY 11561. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located.NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect

your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 159546

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ASHANTI RANDOLPH, EXECUTRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A

JAMES RANDOLPH JR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on November 21, 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 May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 545B W Broadway Unit 205, 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.

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. Section 0059, Block 00028-00 and Lot 00184. Approximate amount of judgment $695,803.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005461/2014.

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 159818

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Caron Maldon; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 28, 2026 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 27, 2026 at 3:30PM, premises known as 134 Coolidge Avenue, 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: 59 Block: 195 Lot: 7. Approximate amount of judgment

$698,761.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 616260/2023.

Paul Meli, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: April 3, 2026 159813

LEGAL NOTICE

INDEX NO.: 620167/2025

Date Filed: 09/19/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

MORTGAGED

PREMISES: 185 West Park Avenue, Unit 203, Long Beach, New York 11561

SBL #: 59-070-71U aka 59-70-71.-203 Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff,

vs. Marisa Bichler, as heir at law and next of kin; Matthew Bichler, as heir at law and next of kin; Unknown heirs of the Estate of Steven M. Matlick a/k/a Steven Matlick all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Bethpage Federal Credit Union; The Board of Managers of The Park Place Condominium; The Board of Managers of Park Place Condominium; The Board of Managers of Park Place Condo; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER

OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME.

SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.

SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $292,500.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on August 8, 2017, in Book M, Volume 42295, Page 466, and as Document Number 2017-00077695, covering premises known as 185 West Park avenue, Unit 203, Long Beach, New York 11561, SBL #: 59-070-71U aka 59-70-71.-203

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendants Unknown heirs of the Estate of Steven M. Matlick a/k/a Steven Matlick all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and

successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon.

Jeffrey A. Goodstein, A.J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, dated March 11, 2026 and filed March 12, 2026. Dated: April , 2026 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, Nationstar Mortgage LLC HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you

may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

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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 CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY GENOVA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 29, 2018 and an Order Substituting Referee duly entered November 9, 2020, 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 June 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 750 West Broadway Unit 306 A/K/A

730-750 West Broadway, Unit 306, 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 8 and Lot 121U together with an undivided 1.056 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $415,674.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 019307/2010. Cash will not be accepted. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 159951

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 607182/2024, ATCF II NEW YORK LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF EVERGREEN MERCHANT (AKA EVERGREEN JEAN MERCHANT) AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN-THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), Defendants. PREMISES SUBJECT TO TAX LIEN: 15 East Hudson St., Long Beach, NY 11561, Section 59, Block 93, Lot 62 (Group Lot: 62-64). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if

EAC Network fights child abuse in Nassau

EAC Network officially became Long Island’s lead agency for child protection services last week, opening the Nassau County Child Advocacy Center in Bethpage and expanding its coordinated response to child abuse, sexual exploitation and trafficking across both Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Nassau County is committed to ensuring every child is safe, protected and supported.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new center, located at 15 Grumman Road West, Suite 1000, included Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, state lawmakers and officials from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

Bruce BlakemaN Nassau County Executive

EAC Network already operates the Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center, and with the addition of the Nassau location, it is now the only agency overseeing child advocacy centers in both counties.

“Child abuse and sex trafficking don’t stop at county lines, and neither do we,” EAC Network President and Chief Executive Officer Neela Mukherjee Lockel said in a statement. “With our Child Advocacy Centers now in both Nassau and Suffolk, EAC Network is the first organization in Long Island’s history to offer a unified, island-wide response to child exploitation.”

According to Lockel, the Nassau center has already received nearly 200 referrals for suspected physical or sexual abuse of minors in its first three months of operation.

The Nassau County Child Advocacy

Center will operate two main programs under EAC Network’s leadership. Its Child Advocacy Center program provides forensic interviews, medical evaluations and mental health support for children who have experienced abuse in a child-friendly setting. Its Safe Harbour program focuses on minors under age 18 who are victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation, offering advocacy and comprehensive services.

“Nassau County is committed to ensuring every child is safe, protected, and supported,” Blakeman said in a written statement. “By taking the helm of the Child Advocacy Center, they are strengthening our county’s ability to respond swiftly and compassionately to our most vulnerable residents.”

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the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of

trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect

your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: April 23, 2026. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Ave., Cedarhurst, NY, (516) 942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON.

JEFFREY A.

GOODSTEIN of the Supreme Court of the

State of New York, dated April 13, 2026. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above. 159945

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Donnelly called the center “a cornerstone of how we protect children and hold offenders accountable,” noting that the partnership between law enforcement, prosecutors and victim advocates helps ensure trauma-informed care while cases are investigated.

EAC Network works alongside Nassau and Suffolk police departments, both district attorneys’ offices, the FBI, child protective services agencies, hospitals and mental health providers.

The opening comes amid growing statewide concern over child abuse and trafficking. New York’s child protective system received nearly 149,000 reports of suspected child abuse and maltreatment in 2022, according to state data, with more than 31,700 reports formally

indicated. The New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking also confirmed 114 human trafficking referrals on Long Island and in the lower Hudson Valley in its most recent reporting period, with minors accounting for 38 confirmed victims statewide.

A former child advocacy center client, identified only as Julianna, spoke at the ceremony about the center’s role in her recovery from abuse, calling it “a place where I could begin to rebuild myself.”

EAC Network officials said the new Nassau center is intended to ensure that children facing abuse or exploitation receive coordinated care, advocacy and support closer to home.

–Jordan Vallone

News brief

Oceanside Woman indicted in DWI crash

An Oceanside woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges in connection with a multi-crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed two and injured several others, the Nassau County District Attorney’s said.

Diana Kutateladze, 36, was arraigned April 24 before Judge Howard Sturim on a grand jury indictment that includes charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, assault and driving while intoxicated. She pleaded not guilty on March 17 and remains in custody. She is due back in court May 20 and faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Kutateladze was allegedly driving a Cadillac Escalade that slammed head-on into a Toyota Highlander carrying Donald Maxwell, 82, and his wife, Liscent “Barbara” Maxwell, 88. The couple, pastors at the Pentecostal City Mission

Church in Far Rockaway, were killed at the scene.

The crash triggered a chain reaction involving five vehicles. Other drivers suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to trauma requiring surgery.

Kutateladze’s husband, who was a passenger in the Escalade, remains hospitalized with multiple fractures.

Authorities allege Kutateladze was intoxicated at the time of the crash, with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 percent about an hour after — nearly twice the legal limit. Vehicle data indicates she was traveling about 81 mph seconds before the collision on a roadway with a 55-mph speed limit.

Kutateladze was arrested March 16 by state police. Prosecutors said the investigation is continuing.

Courtesy EAC Network

EAC Network opened the Nassau County Child Advocacy Center in Bethpage, expanding its coordinated response to child abuse, sexual exploitation and trafficking in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

–Abigail Grieco

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A. Not on Long Island. I, too, was once a starry-eyed young architecture graduate, ready to change the world with groundbreaking designs that inspired forward thinking, etc. I even got an amazing opportunity I didn’t plan on when I was hired to work in a firm that landed three entire cities to redesign Jeddah, Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Between my minor in city planning and studying with a group called Superstudio in Florence, Italy, I ,too, thought this was the most extraordinary opportunity. And it was, for a time, but the process of building design is very long, and cash flow changes by the day. The city design started with a lot of statistical analysis, referred to as the scope of work or program, which was better suited to an accountant, so that by the time the design phase began, the cost analysis showed that the exciting ideas had to be cut back.

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On Long Island, government regulations such as zoning, parking, height restrictions, use allowances, groundwater containment you get the idea create so many restrictions that artistic creativity is limited. Then you encounter architectural review boards that won’t let you deviate from their version of local styles, such as no flat roofs in some communities, to adding colonial trim details and only specific colors. If you ever notice in architecture magazines, most of the more creative, curvy or flat-roof homes are somewhere out away from cities. The land of the free isn’t so free when it comes to suburban building design.

Your daughter will need to search for communities with fewer restrictions, away from populated or conservative towns and villages, if she wants to generate her ideas. You could bond over road trips, like my family did. My father was an aerospace engineer who worked on Saturn, Gemini and Apollo rockets, and my mother was an interior designer, so we set out to find the latest new designs by piling into the family car and traveling all over. Fortunately, with the internet, your daughter can research the regulations of community governments before you drive off to the horizon.

Remember, some things that stand out may have taken many years to even get permission because of restrictions and politics. For example, the Guggenheim Museum, on Manhattan’s Central Park, a complete departure from convention, took 14 years to obtain approvals to build. Even the replacement World Trade Center tower took three years to get final approvals. Your daughter must persist if she wants to fulfill her dreams. Good luck!

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Federal funding has helped science thrive on L.I.

While the headlines have focused on science funding cuts at elite national universities, we shouldn’t lose sight of the local impact. Long Island is home to major research centers, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the Feinstein Institutes at Northwell and Stony Brook University, among others.

The $47 billion in cuts to the National Science Foundation and other federal sources of research funding affect those institutions, too. The administration has halted thousands of approved grants for projects focusing on infectious diseases, energy management and quantitative computing, while also releasing staff and curtailing new funding, causing major upheavals in research.

Some now argue that the United States model for research, involving universities, research institutes and private corporations, should change because there’s too much reliance on unstable federal support. Fair enough, but first we should ask how we got here, and how federal support became so important. Our current research enterprise originated in World War II. Reflecting on the

immense and immediate response of universities and scientific laboratories to the war effort, Dr. Vannevar Bush, an engineer at MIT, accepted President Harry Truman’s invitation to write a report on what worked and how to plan for the future.

years. They include support for federal student aid, immigration policy and grant programs for basic and applied research at universities and private companies.

RBush assembled several committees of experts to examine the issues, and wrote an essay entitled, “Science: The Endless Frontier.” In it he summarized the various reports and recommended goals and a strategy for the president to consider.

First, Bush highlighted the fact that many of the discoveries and advances that aided the war effort were made by scholars who had migrated to the United States from countries under totalitarian rule. One conclusion was that immigration was an important source of intellectual talent. A second was that the war had kept millions of Americans from advanced education, and that we should create a program that offered them opportunities to earn college and higher degrees. The G.I. Bill was one result.

esearch here has led the world, and Washington shouldn’t forget that.

The war also gave birth to the Grumman Corporation, which mass-produced aircraft as well as an innovative wing configuration that made it possible to fit more planes on aircraft carriers. The story of how this unique folding feature was developed from a model using two paper clips and a soap eraser is engineering legend. That same spirit launched the lunar module that transported two astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Another example is Brookhaven National Laboratory, established on an unused Army base in1946 by a consortium of nine major universities. Today it is a leader in high-energy physics, materials chemistry, national security and nonproliferation, neurosciences and computational sciences.

A significant source of science innovation is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, home to eight Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine. It has an education division that awards doctoral degrees, hosts international conferences and partners with regional medical schools affiliated with Hofstra/Northwell and Stony Brook University.

Stony Brook’s prominence is grounded in biomedical science, including work that led to the development of magnetic resonance imaging, which was recognized with a Nobel Prize in 2003. Other research is dedicated to understanding and addressing water quality challenges on Long Island, in the interest of restoring the health of bays and waterways, safeguarding fisheries and protecting the coastal environment that is so central to the region’s identity and economics.

A third conclusion was that the country needed systemic support for ongoing research and advanced learning not limited to defense. The National Science Foundation was another result.

The models that Bush’s report inspired have worked well for over 80

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, established in 1999, is home to 50 research labs, 2,500 clinical trial studies and 5,000 professional and support staff. They conduct research in molecular medicine, genetics, cancer, neuroscience, behavioral science and bioelectronic medicine.

Together, these Long Island enterprises employ thousands and operate with millions of dollars in federal grants. They contribute to improved health outcomes and the economic well-being of individuals and communities. The products and services they develop create businesses, expand services and contribute tax revenue that supports our schools and public services. Rather than shutter these programs, let’s work together to remember why they exist and consider how they can improve even further.

Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

My colleagues in Congress did the right thing — finally

In January, I received a phone call at my Garden City office that no parent should ever have to make.

Andrew Jedlicka, a father from Merrick, whose 5-year-old son is fighting a rare and debilitating genetic disorder, was desperately seeking help. The only lab in the world treating, and potentially capable of curing, his son was set to shut down because its federal funding had run out.

The lab, in Queens, had been partially funded by grants from a federal program known as the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer. The program is branded as “America’s Seed Fund” for high-risk, highreward medical and technological research and development that is often not attractive to investors. The federal funding is the crucial factor to incentivize and enable private-sector investment

in these types of innovations.

For the Jedlicka family and others, SBIR/STTR program dollars promise a future for a child whose life depends on them. And the program not only aids the families and smallbusiness owners who directly benefit from it; it also grows and strengthens our economy and enhances the United States’ competitive edge and dominance in medicine and technology. For every dollar the federal government invests in SBIR/STTR, taxpayers see a return of $22 to $33 in economic impact.

I helped a unique lab in Queens get some of those crucial federal funds.

The program has supported everything from new, innovative cancer treatments to semiconductors that power our lives to the world’s smallest heart pumps. It should have been reauthorized without delay. Unfortunately, it ground to a halt in late 2025, leaving small businesses and families like the Jedlickas in peril.

Andrew’s plea was heartbreaking — I certainly understood the anguish and

fear his family felt, and was determined to break the gridlock and get his family the help they needed. Reauthorizing the program had broad bipartisan support — a bill had passed the House, but because of delays in the Senate, the program expired without being reauthorized.

I immediately reached out to and pushed my colleagues on the Senate Small Business Committee, including the chair, to work across the aisle to reauthorize the program. Following my efforts, the Senate finally reached a bipartisan deal to reauthorize funding for five years.

After passage of a revised bill in the Senate, followed by the House, with a bipartisan, veto-proof majority, we thought the Jedlicka family’s nightmare might be over. But then, instead of moving to the president’s desk, the bill inexplicably sat on the House speaker’s desk for weeks, awaiting his signature. There was no good reason for this, and on April 1, I demanded that the speaker

act. Two days later, the bill was at last presented to the president, and on April 13 it was finally signed into law.

I’m glad colleagues on both sides of the aisle came together to finally reauthorize the SBIR/STTR program. This long-overdue victory belongs to Andrew and his son, and it is an honor to fight on their behalf. Andrew’s relentless advocacy shows how one father can make a real difference for Americans at a time when constant partisanship in Washington leaves many families feeling helpless. His family, and others facing the diagnosis of a rare disease, should never have faced this uncertainty.

My office is now working to ensure that the National Institutes of Health moves the funding to the lab immediately. We have extended vital medical research funding for the next five years, but Washington should not need a crisis to compel it to act. I will never stop fighting for Long Island families, and will use every tool available to cut through the partisanship and political games that put their futures at risk.

Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

Long Island must make pedestrians safer now

atroubling pattern is emerging across Nassau and Suffolk counties — and it should force leaders in both to act with urgency. In recent weeks, there have been a number of serious and fatal crashes involving pedestrians in our communities, from Wantagh to Freeport, Rockville Centre and Lindenhurst.

In Wantagh on March 9, a 53-year-old woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her while it was making a turn at an intersection. On April 4, In Freeport, a 66-year-old man died after being hit while crossing Merrick Road, with police later charging the driver for a hitand-run.

In Rockville Centre on April 10, a 76-year-old woman died of injuries she sustained when she was struck by a vehicle at an intersection. And in Lindenhurst on April 15, an 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. These were not isolated incidents. They were part of a steady, devastating rhythm of crashes that too often end in tragedy for people doing something routine — crossing the street.

Even in Long Beach, where city officials are now reviewing traffic data in an effort to improve safety, the response remains reactive. Studying the problem isn’t the same as solving it. Long Island has reached the point where analysis

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Ferretti

favors status quo amid the housing crisis

To the Editor:

The “local control” lauded by Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti in his April 16-22 op-ed, “REVIVE Act is the wrong solution to the housing crisis,” is spelled NIMBY, for Not In My Backyard, and he spells it out by rote. On Long Island, local control is widespread, a slogan for a politician’s assertion of veto power.

It is, in effect, a feudal remnant of the creation days of “suburbia,” shaped by the interests of bankers, builders, insurance and real estate. It was an illusion then, and is now a distraction from broader visions needed for a better future. Mr. Ferretti’s claim that REVIVE is the wrong solution suggests some better choice on offer. The one he offers is the status quo — a denial, in effect, that any crisis exists.

The REVIVE Act will benefit the same interests named above, and will not solve the housing crisis alone, but “house” construction is core to any solution, and thus the right one for the present.

must give way to action.

The uncomfortable truth is that Nassau and Suffolk are still operating under an outdated suburban model of road design that prioritizes speed and vehicle flow over human safety. Wide lanes encourage faster driving. Long crossing distances expose pedestrians to danger. Intersections are designed for convenience, not caution.

We do not need to reinvent the solution. We need to look west.

New York City, through its Vision Zero initiative, has spent years reshaping its streets with a different philosophy: that no loss of life on the road is acceptable. That approach has led to lower speed limits, redesigned intersections, pedestrian islands, expanded enforcement and a fundamental shift in the way streets are used. The results haven’t been perfect, but they have been meaningful. Fatalities have declined over time, and the conversation has changed.

Now the city is going even further, considering a “full stop” rule that would require drivers and cyclists to remain stopped at intersections until pedestrians have completely crossed the street — not just cleared their immediate path. It is a simple idea with powerful implications: The pedestrian comes first, fully and without compromise.

Long Island should not wait to see how that proposal plays out. The princi-

ple behind it is already clear, logical, and overdue here.

And not every solution requires tearing up asphalt. Some changes can happen quickly: reducing speed limits on local roads, increasing enforcement of failure-to-yield laws, improving signage and crosswalk visibility, and launching public-awareness campaigns that reinforce a culture of caution.

The data makes this urgency undeniable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 90 percent of crashes in the United States are tied, at least in part, to human error — speeding, distraction, poor judgment. That means safer systems are not optional; they are essential. Road design must anticipate mistakes and reduce their consequences.

Long Island has the benefit of proximity to one of the largest real-world laboratories for traffic safety reform. The question is whether its leaders are willing to learn from its city neighbors. How many more deaths will it take before that happens?

The recent fatalities in our area shouldn’t fade into the background of the next news cycle. They should serve as a call to action. Nassau and Suffolk must act now to prioritize pedestrians, redesign dangerous roads and adopt proven safety measures. The cost of waiting is already far too high.

opinions Advanced economics: the bacon, egg and cheese effect

economic trends remain solid on Long Island and across most of the united States, yet consumers still seem “unhappy.” Measures of sentiment, both local and national, are more downbeat than some relevant information would suggest.

For example, inflation, as measured in the consumer price index, continues to moderate from the highs of 2022, up 3.3 percent in March nationwide, while our region was up 3.6 percent. Even with higher gas prices likely to fuel an uptick in inflation overall, we’ve been seeing moderating trends.

Even so, the cumulative increase in inflation since early 2017 remains roughly 32 percent. Prices have gone up over the past five years, and consumers haven’t forgotten it, even if the recent trends are more moderate — or even if they temporarily move in the wrong direction.

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Do your part to keep construction workers safe

To the Editor:

The perception that prices are still going higher can be partially attributed to what we call the Snickers Bar Effect: consumers remember the prices of more frequent purchases. Economists at uBS began examining this issue in early 2024, and it remains highly relevant today. In 2020, the popular candy bar cost $1.50, but today it costs $2.39, an increase of nearly 80 percent. Most consumers, however, don’t know how much their car insurance has gone up over the past few years.

Ysis suggests that in 2015, the average price of a BEc was $3, and in 2020 it was $4.25. Today it’s closer to $7.50. People see the higher prices every morning, which reminds them daily that expenses are higher.

ou’re more likely to know about its price increases than those of your insurance.

We’re all much more aware of the price increases on everyday products, which creates a sense that inflation is still surging. So, even though it has in fact been moderating, most consumers still feel that prices are too high.

For those who don’t scarf down a mix of savory peanuts, caramel and chocolate for breakfast, lunch or a snack several times a week, let’s drill down to a very Long Island-specific product: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Nearly every neighborhood deli or bodega serves it, on a roll or a bagel. Our analy-

Last week was National Work Zone Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign reminding motorists that warmer temperatures bring an increase in construction activities along our transportation system.

Here on Long Island, the state Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of paving and bridge projects this year. For the safety of the highway workers doing this work, NYSDOT will deploy signs, cones, barrels and attenuators to make these work zones as visible as possible. Motorists, however, must also do their part to ensure that our workers return home safely each night: slow down, move over and stay alert. Honoring this simple request can save a life.

Earlier this year, a NYSDOT worker was senselessly struck by a vehicle while setting up a closure on the Long Island Expressway. It’s a miracle that worker survived. Throughout this construction season, in an effort to better protect our workers, NYSDOT will be working with our police partners on targeted enforcement, and will be deploying automated speed-enforcement cameras in our work zones. Thank you for doing your part to keep our highway workers safe.

RIcHARD cAuSIN L.I. regional director, New York State Department of Transportation Hauppauge

To be clear, it isn’t just Snickers, bacon, egg and cheeses or even overall inflation that weighs on purchasers on Long Island. Data shows that consumers are also worried about possible layoffs, the seeming likelihood of artificial intelligence replacing jobs, and the so-called K-shaped economy, in which high earners thrive while low earners struggle. These concerns are real, even if they aren’t fully showing up in the hard economic data.

Recent survey data reinforces this point. A few months ago, PKF O’connor Davies, in partnership with the Siena Research Institute, released its annual Long Island Economic Survey–Outlook 2026. Like consumers, Long Island businesses also seem more worried about the economy, even though current trends are solid. Economic sentiment in

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the survey is the third lowest since 1995. Even with March housing data showing continued strength and the stock market rebounding dramatically, affordability and inflation for residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties remain issues. If you bought a home five or more years ago, you are sitting on strong price appreciation. But if you’re entering the market today, there aren’t enough reasonably priced alternatives. Entry-level buyers are being squeezed, and affordability remains a major problem. That’s why the Long Island Association and business leaders have been advocating for federal, state and local support for more housing development. Sentiment matters, because it drives spending, hiring and investment decisions. When consumers and business leaders feel downbeat, they may pull back — even in a relatively solid economy. until they begin to feel relief in their day-to-day purchases, housing becomes more attainable and there’s less volatility in economic news, that disconnect is likely to persist, even if the numbers continue to tell a more positive story.

Steven Kent is chief economist at the Long Island Association. Comments? Skent@longislandassociation.org.

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