Knight of Columbus chapter 2228 recognized first responders and other community members on Sunday. Ex-Chief John V. Obanheim, left, Woman of the Year winner Joan Hylan, Det. Michael J. Herbert, and Man of the Year winner Fr. Jim Stachacz. Story, more photos, Page 10.
By NoAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
An effort by Davison Avenue Intermediate School social worker Martine Laventure and the Davison Avenue Ambassadors to have Lakeview Public Library designated as a state historical landmark has made significant progress in recent weeks.
The Library, the former Woodfield Road School, will mark the 61st anniversary of its role in civil rights history next month: On May 12, 1965, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Rockville Centre to Lakeview, organized by the Lakeview chapter of the NAACP,
which ended at the school.
Laventure and the Ambassadors, a children’s civic learning and advocacy group, have interviewed a number of children of significant figures in the New York civil rights movement in the 1960s. One of those they talked with was Michele Reed, the daughter of Rener Reed, a key figure in the campaign to integrate the Malverne school district and a member of the Lakeview NAACP.
“[Reed] was involved in getting Martin Luther King here, fighting for busing equality,” Laventure said, “and was part of the reason why the Princeton Plan was instituted in the Malverne
By NoAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
Ahead of the May 19 school budget votes and Board of Education elections, new candidates in both Malverne and West Hempstead announced that they were running for school board. Sandy Ronquillo announced her candidacy in Malverne on April 15, and George Damanis announced on April 20 that he was a candidate in West Hempstead.
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school board. … I will always care about the success of our schools, and wish the district continued growth and achievement.”
A leader doesn’t attempt to apply influence or leverage just because they can.
Ronquillo is running unopposed for the seat left open by Laura BellamyAvvinti, who is leaving the Board of Education after eight years.
Ronquillo, a resident of North Lynbrook for 18 years, has been a specialeducation teacher of both Englishand Spanish-speaking elementary and middle-school students, as well as an individualized education program coordinator, in the Malverne district, She has also served on a number of district PTAs.
GEoRGE DAMANIs School Board candidate, West Hempstead
“My children have graduated from the school district, and I feel this is the perfect time for me to step aside and focus on my family and professional commitments,” Bellamy-Avvinti wrote in a statement. “I am deeply appreciative of the experiences and relationships that I built during my time on the
“I’ve served in the roles of Vice President for Davison Avenue PTA as well as Central Council Delegate for Maurice W Downing PTA and Howard T Herber PTA,” she said. “I am currently serving as the Malverne Central Council of PTAs President.”
Ronquillo said has a deep connection with the district and her community, which she cites as her motivation for running for the school board. “The Continued on page 2
students of this district and their families are my friends and neighbors, and their experience in this district is directly shaped by the board’s decisions,” she said.
“I want to ensure that we maintain the level and quality of education and programs that we have grown accustomed to but also be open to new ideas and suggestions,” she added. “As a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, I want to ensure that we keep that plan in mind when making future decisions for this district.”
Ronquillo said she wants to build stronger connections among Malverne, Lakeview and Lynbrook, the communities that comprise the Malverne school district.
“For the first time in a long time we will have board members from all three communities sitting on the board,” she said. “I’d like to work collaboratively to identify and bridge any gaps between the communities, so that all students from the three communities feel seen, heard and represented.”
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Damanis is running for Trustee David Lazar’s seat. Lazar, who was the incumbent, is no longer running. Damanis’s involvement in the West Hempstead community is extensive. He
is the cubmaster of West Hempstead’s Cub Scout Pack 240 a flag football coach in Varsity Flag, a tee-ball coach in the Garden City South/West Hempstead Little League; and a member of the West Hempstead PTA.
“The prospect of volunteering for my boys is already part of who I am,” Damanis said. “What ultimately moved me
to run for the school board was a matter of representation. I have three children in all three elementary schools in the district, and I feel like the matters that are important to us elementary school parents aren’t always voiced.”
He said he wants to make sure that amid budgetary issues, the district funds programs that are important to his chil-
dren and their peers. “I want to make sure programs like coding club, STEAM club, and the robotics team in the Secondary School are protected,” he said. “I want to protect programs that my children and their friends are looking forward to when they get to older grades.”
Damanis, who spent 15 years as a member of the US Coast Guard, said that despite his standing in the community, coaching or mentoring many district students outside school, he is not trying to use a seat on the board for the sake of having influence. “A leader doesn’t attempt to apply influence or leverage just because they can,” he added. “What my time as a military leader has taught me is real leadership is built on trust and thrives in open communication.”
Damanis hopes instead to earn the trust of other school board trustees, pledging to be both a community presence and a positive contributor to the board.
“This amazing community, which already trusts me with their children in Cub Scouts and sports, knows that I’ll continue developing their sons and daughters in matters of character development, athleticism, and now academics,” he said “The Board can trust that I will be an engaged and active trustee that is aligned with their overall purpose.”
Under a new proposal unveiled on Monday, Nassau County would legalize most e-bikes and electric scooters already permitted under New York State law, while continuing to prohibit riding on sidewalks and highways — the same commonsense restrictions recognized under state law.
E-bikes and scooters have surged in popularity nationwide as commuters seek cheaper, cleaner, and more practical ways to travel. As gas prices, insurance costs, and car payments continue to strain household budgets, more resi-
dents are turning to these low-cost options to reach jobs, Long Island Rail Road stations, and local businesses. For many Nassau residents, these devices are essential for getting to work, reaching Long Island Rail Road stations, running errands, and lowering monthly transportation costs. With gas prices, insurance premiums, and car payments continuing to strain household budgets, affordable alternatives are more important than ever.
By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
On April 25, the Village of Malverne honored Margaret “Peggy” Hannan with a tree and commemoratory plaque in Chester A. Reese Veterans’ Memorial Park, or Gazebo Park. Hannan was dubbed “The Voice of MalverneTV” for her contributions to the local channel with her voiceovers.
Margaret Hannan passed this past February at 76. She is survived by her husband Michael, her siblings Thomas, Peter, Michael, and Marian, and their families. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Mayor Tim Sullivan, the village Board of Trustees, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, and Father Stachacz of Our Lady of Lourdes all attended the ceremony.
Driscoll addressed the crowd and thanked them for coming out on the rainy weekend to honor Hannan’s memory and celebrate Arbor Day. “You are all the heart and soul of this community,” she said.
Steven Halvey, head of the Tree and Beautification Committee, honored Michael Hannan, another member of the committee. “It is only fitting that we plant this tree in honor of Margaret, Mike Hannan is on the board and has
spearheaded initiatives to plant trees throughout the village,” Halvey said.
Mayor Sullivan also spoke at the ceremony, thanking Michael Hannan for
becoming closer to him in their shared grief over his late wife. He also showed appreciation for nature and the Earth in celebration of Arbor Day. “I looked at
the beautiful sky this morning and thought it was fitting that we are honoring a great person in nature today,” he said. “I have come to appreciate the beauty of nature as of late.”
Sullivan then gave the floor to Michael Hannan. He reminisced on his time with Margaret and his inspiration for wanting to plant a tree in her honor at Gazebo Park. “She would always recount the story of how I proposed to her in this park,” Hannan said. “She’d talk about how romantic I was, but I didn’t even get on one knee,” he joked.
“When Mayor Sullivan asked me to find a place to plant a tree in her [Margaret’s] honor, there was a couple of options, but when I really thought about it, my heart was here,” Hannan said to conclude his speech. He then unveiled the commemorative plaque to be placed under the tree.
Father Stachacz also made a speech honoring Margaret, and blessed the tree with holy water, while also joking that “God was blessing the tree with his own water” on the rainy morning.
Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick concluded the ceremony. “I’m so happy that Beautification Committee is doing so much for the community,” she said. “Margaret was an incredible person; she was always quietly helping people in need. It was an honor to be her friend, I will miss her dearly.”
Malverne School District announced the achievements of Malverne High School’s Virtual Enterprise companies, OwlWatch and Guarded Jewels, at the recent Lynbrook Trade Show. Both firms demonstrated the tangible benefits of the VE program by generating over $300,000 each in virtual sales and securing a regional award for digital marketing.
The Virtual Enterprise program is an immersive business simulation that transforms a classroom into a high-powered office environment. By taking on executive roles from CEO to Marketing Manager, students move beyond traditional textbooks to manage real-world business operations. The Lynbrook Trade Show served as a critical arena for these students to test their skills in salesmanship, professional networking and financial management in a competitive marketplace.
During the event, Malverne students successfully negotiated contracts and built strategic partnerships with other VE firms. The impressive financial performance of both companies underscores the program’s ability to foster essential “soft skills” such as critical thinking, public speaking and collaborative problem-solving.
In addition to the high sales volume, OwlWatch earned the Silver Medal for social media. This recognition highlights the program’s focus on modern
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digital literacy, requiring students to design and execute sophisticated marketing campaigns that mirror current industry standards.
The district congratulates the members of OwlWatch and Guarded Jewels for their professionalism and for demonstrating how the Virtual Enterprise
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By NOAH PERETZ nperetz@liherald.com
At the Lakeview Civic Association’s April 16 meeting, and in a later post on Facebook, County Legislator Carrie Solages announced his commitment to a community project to restore Woodfield Road and Eagle Avenue, citing the need for safer roads.
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“I’m fulfilling my role as a county legislator. My role is to secure funding for projects in my district,” Solages said. “I’m very thankful for the cooperation of all my colleagues, the County Executive, and the Department of Public Works.”
“When it comes to public safety on public roads, it’s about enforcement, engineering, and education, the three Es,” Solages said. “As a legislator, I can promote better engineering and better driver education.”
Over $6 million in funding for the project was previously secured by State Sen. Selia Bynoe, when she was a County Legislator. Bynoe was a legislator from 2014 to 2024. Solages took initiative to ensure the road restoration project would pass through the legislative progress. “I wanted to make sure the money allocated for the roads was not used for any other purpose,” he said at the Civic
meeting.
Solages said one of his other motivations for this project was making the road and the area around it look better, along with being safer. “It’s not aesthetically pleasing,” he said. “We’re visual people, you know? We’re not so complicated.”
This beautification to go along with the road renovation is meant to stimulate business. “My goal was also to create more economic development; people are not going to invest in a neighborhood that doesn’t look and feel good,” Solages said. “I want to see a community that has nice, safe roads that lead to safe homes and more economic prosperity. People won’t want to invest in a community that doesn’t look good.”
There is no set timeline for the construction project, but it is moving forward, Solages said. “Here, you have to rely on so many layers of government. In the city, you have one government in charge of schools, roads, sewers, transportation,” he added.
He also expressed enthusiasm that the project was on schedule, with no significant stalling or delays. “There’s a lot of bureaucracy. That’s why I can’t give a specific timeline, but the process is moving along.”
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Each April, National Poetry Month invites readers and writers of all ages to engage with poetry, from timeless classics to contemporary voices. Established to celebrate the art form and expand its reach, the monthlong observance highlights poetry’s role in culture, education and personal expression across the country. From classrooms and libraries to social media and community spaces, poetry takes center stage through readings, workshops and creative initiatives designed to make the art form more accessible. The celebration also serves as a reminder that poetry is not confined to books, but lives in everyday experiences, offering a way for people to reflect, connect and share their voices.
National Poetry Month was launched in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets to highlight poetry’s impact on American culture. The idea was first developed in June 1995, with the inaugural celebration held the following April. Since then, it has grown into one of the largest literary observances in the world, with millions of readers, students and educators participating each year.
Throughout April, schools, libraries and literary organizations host readings, workshops and educational programs aimed at making poetry more accessible and engaging. Many initiatives including Poem in Your Pocket Day and online campaigns encourage people to share poetry in everyday settings. The monthlong celebration invites readers and writers of all ages to connect through a shared appreciation of language.
While traditional poetry remains widely taught, the art form has expanded through spoken word, slam poetry and digital platforms. Social media has introduced poetry to new audiences, particularly younger generations drawn to its rhythm, storytelling and emotional immediacy. Contemporary poets, including Amanda Gorman and Rupi Kaur, have helped bring poetry to wider audiences in new and visible ways.
Poetry’s roots date back thousands of years, with the “Epic of Gilgamesh,” from Mesopotamia, widely considered the earliest known epic poem. Today, 21st-century poets continue to push boundaries, blending performance with digital tools and experimenting with structure, language and subject matter. The result is a form that is more flexible, inclusive and accessible than ever,
National Poetry Month encourages participation at every level, whether by reading a favorite poem, attending a local event or writing original work. Organizations nationwide offer daily prompts, virtual readings and interactive challenges throughout April, making it easy for beginners and experienced writers alike to take part. Libraries across Long Island host programs that invite community members to engage with poetry in creative ways. In Long Beach, the public library invited residents to participate in the Making Waves Poetry Festival earlier in the month, creating and performing original work and learning in poetry workshops. Initiatives like this underscore a central goal of National Poetry Month: poetry is a form of expression that can build connection, confidence and community.
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.
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.
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By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Clarke’s girls lacrosse program has been on the rise with back-to-back double-digit win campaigns following some lean years, and the needle continues to point in a positive direction.
Tough one-goal losses to Glen Cove and Island Trees tested its mettle and last Friday presented another major obstacle in the form of West Hempstead, which won its first seven games out of the gate.
Senior Gianna Riccobono had six goals and junior Ayla Abate added a goal and five assists as Clarke won the battle of Rams, 13-10. The outcome left both teams with identical 7-2 records.
“The two close losses were definitely disappointing, but playing another top team in West Hempstead lit a fire under us,” said Riccobono, a four-year varsity player who has 37 goals and 10 assists and is crucial in the draw circle. “Everyone on our team has a lot of skills and we make each other better,” she added.
West Hempstead got four goals and an assist from Nassau County’s leading scorer, senior Elizabeth Poirot (49 goals, 38 assists in nine games), hat tricks from senior Daniella Healy and junior Marissa Koller, and 16 saves from sophomore goalie Julianna Poirot, Elizabeth’s younger sister.
“We’re having a nice year and now we’re in the middle of the schedule gauntlet,” West Hempstead coach Suzanne Kenney said. “I think the difference today is we had too many turnovers. Clarke’s a good team and Julianna did a great job keeping us in it with some big saves.”
West Hempstead led only once, 1-0, 30 seconds into the game on a goal by who else? Elizabeth Poirot. “We knew we had to key on her and made it even a bigger priority as the game went on,” said Clarke first-year coach Jacki Gatti, whose defense is led by the sister tandem of senior Ava Ruperto and junior Victoria Ruperto.
Offenses dominated a first quarter
that concluded with Clarke holding a 5-4 lead. Riccobono had three straight goals after Poirot opened the scoring and goals by juniors Mia Lucas and senior Diana Velez gave the hosts a 5-2 lead.
West Hempstead responded and had the game tied at 5 midway through the second quarter thanks to goals by Koller, Poirot and Healy. The game was tied again at 8 late in the third quarter before Lucas put Clarke ahead for good.
Freshman Allison DeLuca opened and closed the scoring in the fourth to seal the victory.
“We had the Glen Cove, Island Trees
and West Hempstead games circled on the calendar,” Gatti said. “We had those two tough losses [12-11 to Glen Cove and 10-9 to Island Trees] and we were right there with leads in both games. I didn’t have to motivate the girls for today. They motivated themselves and executed well.”
Clarke has six games remaining and needs to win half to secure another 10-win season. West Hempstead, which suffered its first loss at the hands of Glen Cove by a 12-10 count, won 11 games in 2025 and still has a chance to match or top that accomplishment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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
Sunday, April 26 was this year’s Knights of Columbus Annual Communion Breakfast and Mass. The ceremony was dedicated to the memory of police officers George Caccavale and Edward Byrne, killed in 1976 and 1988, respectively. The Mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes, and the breakfast was at St. Mary’s/Maris Stella Council.
The Man of the Year was Father Jim Stachaz of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Woman of the Year was Joan “Nana” Hyland, the Law Enforcement Award went to Detective Michael J. Herbert, the Fire Department Award went to Ex-Chief John V. Obanheim, and the keynote speaker was former NYPD chief Robert K. Boyce.
Knights of Columbus Chairman Larry Lombardo takes pride in commemorating those who have passed in the line of duty. “When someone dies, it doesn’t stop there. The family has to pick up the pieces. And we just want to show them we’re still there,” he said.
–Noah Peretz
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-
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.”
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Get ready for a weekend of running, celebrations and more as the Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon returns to Eisenhower Park, through May 3.
• Where: Eisenhower Park
• Time: Races on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at various times
• Contact: RunLongIslandMarathon.com
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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The Malverne Historical Society is hosting its second annual Whisky and Cigar Night. Tickets are available for pre-sale until March 31 for $40, before increasing to $45 until April 25 and $50 at the door. A ticket includes five whiskey samplings and two cigars. Tickets can be purchased online.
• Where: Malverne Historical House, 369 Ocean Ave., Malverne
• Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
• Contact: malvernehistory.org
Farm Opening Festival
Join in the fun at the farm. Varied activities include, ATVs bounce house, educational activities, hay rides, entertainment and food trucks on site. Also farm stand and farm store.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
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
• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
• Time: 8 p.m.
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.
• Where: 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., also May 3
• Contact: xroadsfarmliny.com
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
Enjoy two delightful days of romance, revelry, and refinement in true Jane Austen-style 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
All are welcome to join in the annual litter pick-up around the Hempstead Lake State Park, cleaning and weeding gardens. Registration required.
• Where: Hempstead Lake State Park, 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Contact: ptny.org/events/i-lovemy-park-day
Get in touch with your creative side as you observe and connect with the natural world at Hempstead Lake State Park. Document plants, animals, and landscapes using sketches, notes, and reflections. For ages 13 and up. Registration required.
• Where: Hempstead Lake State
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100
Park, 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead
• Time: 10 -11:30 a.m.
• Contact: Eventbrite.com and search Hempstead Lake State Park
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
Join Long Island Children’s Museum’s animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of the museum’s “residents.” Meet some of our real-life animals up close.
The Madison Theatre welcomes Goldie who introduces “The AfterSchool 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
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the West Hempstead Secondary School Video Conference Room, 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead New York, in said District on May 5, 2026 at 7:30pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.
1. Presentation of the budget document.
2. To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 19, 2026 as hereinafter set forth.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. prevailing time, in the North Gymnasium of the West Hempstead Secondary School, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York at which time the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines 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 one (1) member of the Board of Education for a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed David Lazar, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.
3. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Joseph Magaraci, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.
4. To adopt the annual budget of the West
Hempstead Public Library for the fiscal year 2026 – 2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.
5. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031, to succeed Owen M. Rumelt, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the West Hempstead Union Free School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York not later than April 20, 2026, between 8:00am and 4:00pm, prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by at least 53 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered a separate specific vacancy.
AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election.
All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of
registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Education Law §2014 at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York on May 14, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Education Law §2014 will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays, and on Saturday by prearranged appointment, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2026, at 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York between the hours of 7:00am and 9:00pm, prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is
prepared.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 516-390-3118 for information about accessibility.
AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 5, 2026 public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www.whufsd.com, at the West Hempstead Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, New York, at the School District Administrative Center, located at 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:
CHESTNUT STREET
SCHOOL
252 Chestnut Street West Hempstead, NY 11552
CORNWELL AVENUE
SCHOOL
250 Cornwell Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552
GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
347 William Street West Hempstead, NY 11552
WEST HEMPSTEAD
SECONDARY SCHOOL
400 Nassau Boulevard West Hempstead, NY 11552
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, 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 much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type
of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail 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 absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 16, 2026, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 516390-3118 and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter
of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the West Hempstead Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to acruz@ whufsd.com or fax sent to 516-489-1776. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to acruz@ whufsd.com or fax sent to 516-489-1776. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York along with the required signed affidavit by the voter. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are
received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk at Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, not later than 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. All such petitions 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 133 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-390-3118. Awilda Cruz District Clerk of the Board of Education West Hempstead Union Free School District 252 Chestnut Street West Hempstead, New York 158915
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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO ANUAL Y ELECCIÓN DE LA JUNTA ESCOLAR DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE UNIÓN DE WEST HEMPSTEAD WEST HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de West Hempstead, Municipio de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Sala de Videoconferencias de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead, ubicada en 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito, el 5 de Mayo de 2026 a las 7:30pm, hora vigente, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes puntos: 1. Presentación del documento presupuestario.
2. Debatir todos los puntos aquí establecidos, que se someterán a votación mediante máquina de votación, en la elección que se celebrará el 19 de Mayo de 2026, como se estipula más adelante.
3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que se presente debidamente ante la asamblea.
Y ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación y elección se llevará a cabo el 19 de Mayo de 2026, a las 7:00 a. m., hora vigente, en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00am, a 9:00pm, hora vigente, para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Aprobar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20262027 y autorizar que la parte correspondiente del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre los bienes gravables del Distrito.
2. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029, para suceder a David Lazar, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de junio de 2026.
3. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta
de Educación por un período de tres años, que comenzará el 1 de Julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de Junio de 2029, para suceder a Joseph Magaraci, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2026.
4. Aprobar el presupuesto anual del Consejo Público de West Hempstead y Biblioteca para el año fiscal 20262027 y autorizar que la parte correspondiente se recaude mediante impuestos sobre los bienes gravables del Distrito Escolar.
5. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco años, que comenzará el 1 de Julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de Junio de 2031, para suceder a Owen M. Rumelt, cuyo mandato finaliza el 30 de Junio de 2026.
Y ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Hempstead deberán presentarse ante el Secretario de Distrito de dicho Distrito Escolar en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, a más tardar el 20 de Abril de 2026, entre las 8:00am y las 4:00pm, hora vigente. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por al menos 53 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de los dos porcentajes: 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales anteriores); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito y describir la vacante específica para la cual se nomina al candidato. Cada vacante en la Junta de Educación que se cubra se considerará una vacante específica independiente. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio, ya sea de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York, artículo 2014, o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado previamente
de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York, artículo 2014, y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, podrá votar en estas elecciones; si está registrado y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, también podrá votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014 en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, el 14 de Mayo de 2026 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección de Presupuesto antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se pruebe a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que él o ella está entonces o posteriormente autorizado a votar en dicha Votación y Elección de Presupuesto para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro preparado de esta manera de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014 se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, ubicado en 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 14 de Mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora vigente, de lunes a viernes y cada día anterior al día establecido para la votación y elección del presupuesto, excepto los domingos o feriados, y los sábados mediante cita previa, y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación y elección del presupuesto. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el
19 de Mayo de 2026, en 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, entre las 7:00am y las 9:00pm, hora vigente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y las elecciones que se celebrarán en 2027, así como en cualquier reunión especial que se celebre después de la preparación de dicho Registro. En ese momento, cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta, que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en el futuro en la reunión o elección escolar para la que se prepare dicho Registro. Y ADEMÁS, POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que los votantes calificados con discapacidades que busquen información sobre el acceso a los lugares de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con el Secretario de Distrito al 516-390-3118 para obtener información sobre accesibilidad. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que, a partir de los siete (7) días previos a la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del 5 de Mayo de 2026, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá solicitar la revisión de una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá obtener un estado de cuenta de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar www.whufsd.com, en la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead durante su horario habitual, ubicada en 500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, Nueva York; en el Centro Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, ubicado en 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York; y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares con horario de clases de 9:00am a 4:00pm, horario vigente, excepto sábados, domingos y festivos:
ESCUELA CHESTNUT STREET
252 Chestnut Street West Hempstead, NY 11552
ESCUELA CORNWELL
AVENUE
250 Cornwell Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552
ESCUELA GEORGE
WASHINGTON
347 William Street West Hempstead, NY 11552
WEST HEMPSTEAD
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA
400 Nassau Boulevard West Hempstead, NY 11552
Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el Artículo 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exenciones. Dicho informe, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué proporción del valor catastral total en el registro catastral final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, e indicará: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención, expresado como monto en dólares del valor catastral o como porcentaje del valor catastral total en el registro; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito. Y ADEMÁS POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para las papeletas de voto en ausencia y para voto anticipado por correo se podrán obtener durante el horario de atención escolar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025. De acuerdo con los §§ 2018-a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia y para voto anticipado por correo completadas no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete
(7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de papeleta de voto en ausencia o para voto anticipado por correo. Las papeletas de voto en ausencia y de voto anticipado por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00pm, hora vigente, del Martes, 19 de Mayo de 2026.
La lista de las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido papeletas de voto en ausencia y la lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrá emitido papeletas de voto anticipado por correo estarán disponibles para su inspección por parte de los votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 14 de Mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00am y las 4:00pm los días laborables previos al día de las elecciones anuales y el 16 de Mayo de 2026, previa cita previa contactando al Secretario del Distrito al 516-390-3118 y el 19 de Mayo de 2026, día de las elecciones. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, impugnar por escrito la cualificación de cualquier persona cuyo nombre figure en ellas, exponiendo las razones de la impugnación. Dicha impugnación por escrito será remitida por el Secretario de Distrito o su designado por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar su registro como votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Hempstead. Para ello, deben presentar su solicitud de registro personalmente al Secretario del Distrito, enviarla por correo electrónico a acruz@ whufsd.com o enviarla por fax al 516-4891776. La solicitud puede indicar la preferencia del votante militar de recibirla por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Las solicitudes de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00pm el 23 de Abril de 2026.
Y ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que cumplan los requisitos para votar en el Distrito Escolar Libre de West Hempstead pueden solicitar una solicitud de papeleta militar al Secretario del Distrito y devolverla personalmente, por correo electrónico a acruz@whufsd.com o por fax al 516-4891776. Para que se emita una papeleta militar a un votante militar, la oficina del Secretario del Distrito debe recibir una solicitud válida de papeleta militar a más tardar a las 4:00pm del 23 de Abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta militar recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que las solicitudes de papeleta no militar, según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta militar puede indicar la preferencia del votante militar por recibirla por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de votación militar original y la votación militar de un votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, junto con la declaración jurada firmada requerida por el votante. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que las papeletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de Mayo de 2026, mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso fechado de recibo de otra agencia del\ Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00pm del 19 de Mayo de 2026 y firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se verifique como no posterior al día anterior a la elección.
Y ADEMÁS POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o que de otra manera se someta a votación en dichas elecciones, debe presentarse
ante el Secretario del Distrito en las Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, el 20 de Marzo de 2026. Todas estas peticiones deben estar escritas a máquina o impresas en idioma inglés; deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmadas por al menos 133 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de la facultad de los votantes para determinar, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.
Y ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que aquellos votantes que deseen información sobre esta Votación y Elección Presupuestaria en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito al 516-3903118. Awilda Cruz District Clerk of the Board of Education. West Hempstead Union Free School District 252 Chestnut Street West Hempstead, New York 158917
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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO ANUAL Y ELECCIÓN DE LA JUNTA ESCOLAR DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE UNIÓN DE WEST HEMPSTEAD WEST HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de West Hempstead, Municipio de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Sala de Videoconferencias de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead, ubicada en 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito, el 5 de Mayo de 2026 a las 7:30pm, hora vigente, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes puntos: 1. Presentación del documento presupuestario.
2. Debatir todos los puntos aquí establecidos, que se someterán a votación mediante máquina de votación, en la elección que se celebrará el 19 de Mayo de 2026, como se estipula más adelante.
3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que se presente debidamente ante la asamblea.
Y ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación y elección se llevará a cabo el 19 de Mayo de 2026, a las 7:00 a. m., hora vigente, en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00am, a 9:00pm, hora vigente, para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Aprobar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20262027 y autorizar que la parte correspondiente del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre los bienes gravables del Distrito.
2. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029, para suceder a David Lazar, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de junio de 2026.
3. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta
Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Education Law §2014 on April 16, 2026 at the Malverne High School Lobby, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. 11565 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. prevailing time, and at the District’s Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, between the hours 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time; and on May 8, 2026 at the Office of the District Clerk 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Budget Vote and Election at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Education Law §2014 will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2026, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays, and on Saturday by prearranged appointment, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet
on Tuesday May 19, 2026, in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School, 75 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, New York between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 516-887-6483 for information about accessibility.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 12, 2026 public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www.malvernechools. org, at the Malverne Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 61 St. Thomas Place Malverne, N.Y. 11565, at the Lynbrook Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 56 Eldert Street, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563, at the Lakeview Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570, at the School District Administrative Building, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, and at each of the following school buildings in which
school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:
Malverne High School, Howard T. Herber Middle School, Davison Avenue Intermediate School, and Maurice W. Downing School
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, 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 much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the Office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail 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 absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection beginning May 14, 2026, in the Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., each weekday through May 19, 2026, the day set for the election and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Malverne Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to lridley@ malverneschools.org or fax sent to 516-5962910. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Malverne Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to lridley@ malverneschools.org or fax sent to 516596-2910. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on
April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y 11565, along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 20, 2026. All such petitions 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 33 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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,
nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-887-6483.
Lisa Ridley District Clerk of the Board of Education Malverne Union Free School District 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 March 10, 2026 159152
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIONES DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNION FREE DE MALVERNE MUNICIPIO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA se notifica que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne, Municipio de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, el 12 de mayo de 2026, hora local, en el Centro de Artes Escénicas de Malverne, ubicado en 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes:
1. Presentación del presupuesto.
2. Discusión de todos los puntos aquí expuestos, que serán sometidos a votación electrónica en las elecciones que se celebrarán el 19 de mayo de 2026, según se detalla a continuación.
3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que corresponda.
Y ADICIONALMENTE SE COMUNICA POR LA PRESENTE que dicha votación y elección se llevará a cabo el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 en el gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria Howard T. Herber, ubicada en 75 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. 11565. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., hora local, para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Aprobar el
presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20262027 y autorizar la recaudación de la porción correspondiente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad gravable del Distrito.
2. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de cuatro (4) años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2030.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones de candidatura para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta Directiva del Distrito Escolar Unuon Free de Malverne deberán presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora local. Todas las peticiones de candidatura deberán estar firmadas por 25 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de los siguientes valores: 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que participaron en las elecciones anuales anteriores); deberán indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las vacantes en la Junta Directiva no se considerarán cargos específicos; los candidatos se postulan a nivel general.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York o al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado previamente conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York y ha votado en alguna asamblea distrital anual o extraordinaria durante los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de
Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014 el 16 de abril de 2026 en el vestíbulo de la Escuela Secundaria Malverne, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. 11565 entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 11:30 a.m., hora local, y en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, entre las 11:30 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., hora local; y el 8 de mayo de 2026 en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, entre las horas de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., hora vigente, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la mencionada Votación y Elección del Presupuesto en la cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro preparado de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014 se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, ubicado en 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9:30 a.m. y las 2:30 p. m., hora local, de lunes a viernes, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la votación del presupuesto y las elecciones, excepto los domingos o días festivos, y los sábados con cita previa, y en los centros de votación el día de la votación del presupuesto y las elecciones.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 en el gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria Howard T. Herber, ubicada en 75 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora local, para elaborar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la
asamblea y elección anual que se celebrará en 2027, y en cualquier asamblea extraordinaria que se celebre después de la elaboración de dicho Registro. En tal caso, cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se conozca o se demuestre, a satisfacción de la Junta, que tiene derecho a votar en la asamblea o elección escolar para la cual se elaboró dicho Registro.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que a los votantes calificados con discapacidades que deseen obtener información sobre el acceso a los centros de votación, que pueden comunicarse con la Secretaría del Distrito al 516-887-6483 antes del día de la votación para obtener información sobre accesibilidad.
Y POR LA PRESENTE
SE NOTIFICA que a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia pública del presupuesto del 12 de mayo de 2026, cualquier residente del Distrito puede solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565. Adicionalmente, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una declaración de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar www. malvernechools.org, en la Biblioteca Pública de Malverne durante su horario normal de funcionamiento, ubicada en 61 St. Thomas Place Malverne, N.Y. 11565, en la Biblioteca Pública de Lynbrook durante su horario normal de funcionamiento, ubicada en 56 Eldert Street, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563, en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview durante su horario normal de funcionamiento, ubicada en 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570, en el Edificio Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares donde se imparten clases entre las 9:00 y las 16:00 horas, hora local, excepto sábados, domingos y días festivos:
Malverne High School, Howard T. Herber Middle School, Davison Avenue Intermediate School, y Maurice W. Downing School
Y POR LA PRESENTE
SE NOTIFICA que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su propuesta de presupuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué porcentaje del valor catastral total del padrón catastral final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, e indicará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado como un monto en dólares del valor catastral o como un porcentaje del valor catastral total del padrón; (b) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios del Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web del Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente y voto anticipado por correo estarán disponibles durante el horario de atención escolar en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026. De conformidad con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes completas de boletas de voto ausente y voto anticipado por correo no podrán ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y deberán ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto ausente o voto
anticipado por correo. Las papeletas de voto en ausencia y las de voto anticipado por correo deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora local, del martes 19 de mayo de 2026.
Una lista de las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido papeletas de voto en ausencia, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido papeletas de voto anticipado por correo, estarán disponibles para su consulta a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito durante el horario de atención habitual, de 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes hasta el 19 de mayo de 2026, fecha fijada para las elecciones, y el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 p. m. Cualquier votante calificado puede, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de la elegibilidad como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en ellas, indicando los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por la Secretaria del Distrito o un representante de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar su registro como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne solicitando y entregando una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo electrónico a lridley@ malverneschools.org o por fax al 516-5962910. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar por recibirla por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 23 de abril de 2026.
Y POR LA PRESENTE
SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne pueden solicitar una solicitud
de boleta militar a la Secretaria del Distrito y entregar dicha solicitud en persona, o por correo electrónico a lridley@ malverneschools.org o por fax al 516-596-2910. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud válida en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 23 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar por recibir la boleta por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de voto militar y la boleta electoral militar del votante deben devolverse por correo o entregarse en persona en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, junto con la declaración jurada firmada por el votante.
Y POR LA PRESENTE
SE NOTIFICA que las boletas militares serán contabilizadas si la Secretaria del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de mayo de 2026 y presentan un sello de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un acuse de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o si se reciben a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 19 de mayo de 2026, firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determine que no es posterior al día anterior a las elecciones.
Y POR LA PRESENTE
SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación según la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York, cualquier referéndum o propuesta que se someta a votación en dicha elección deberá presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. 11565, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora local, del 20 de abril de 2026. Todas estas peticiones deberán estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; deberán dirigirse a la
Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deberán estar firmadas por al menos 33 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de los siguientes porcentajes: 25 o el 5 % del número de votantes que participaron en la elección anual anterior); y deberán indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no considerará ninguna petición para someter a votación ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y las elecciones en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito al 516-8876483.
Lisa Ridley Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 10 de marzo de 2026 159154
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, Against LISA BELL MATTHEWS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/14/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/11/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 841 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead, New York 11552, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. Section 35 Block 604 Lot 67
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $669,160.70 plus interest and costs. The
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004789/2011 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Lawrence M. Schaffer, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 3/18/2026 File Number: 272-3363 CA 159490
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO: 613759/2025 D/O/F: 06/26/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Property Address: 345 Walton Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the property is situate. AVAIL 3 LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RESTORATION III TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstUnknown heirs at law of FERDINAND MANZO, his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, 345 WALTON HOLDING LLC, 345 WALTON ST LLC, PAUL MANZO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, FERDINAND MANZO
A/K/A FRED MANZO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE
OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, MARNE MARIE MANZO A/K/A MARNE MARIE DIETRICK AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, LISA MANZO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, DOLORES DICKSON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, GINA MANZO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, ANNETTE LOUTREL AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF FERDINAND MANZO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s).
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 Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered March 26, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.
THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 3, 2025 in Book: M, Volume: 47879, Page:
97, covering premises k/a 345 Walton Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552 a/k/a Section 35, Block 490, Lot 45.
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.
The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.
YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PLEASE BE AWARE: (1) that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to: i. the use or threat of violence; ii. the use of obscene or profane language; and iii. repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.
(2) If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from
district.”
The Princeton Plan was first developed in Princeton, New Jersey, in the late 1940s to address racial segregation by school districts. It divided elementary students by grade level rather than neighborhood.
Laventure and the Ambassadors also interviewed Glen Finley, the son of Robert Finley, who was instrumental in planning sit-ins at local restaurants “Their home was one of the focal homes that things were planned at, like sit-ins and protests,” Laventure said of the Finleys. They also have an interview planned with Desmond Lynch, son of Lincoln Lynch, who headed the Long Island Chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality.
Laventure and the Ambassadors have also interviewed a number of former Woodfield Road School students, including Renee Larrier, who attended the
school in 1961 and 1962 and is now a professor of French at Rutgers University, and Barry Evans, a student at Woodfield
being taken to pay the debt:
1.Supplemental security income, (SSI); 2.Social security; 3.Public assistance (welfare); 4.Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support; 5.Unemployment benefits; 6.Disability benefits; 7.Workers’ compensation benefits; 8. Public or private pensions; 9.Veterans’ benefits; 10.Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and 11.Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.
TO THE DEFENDANTS:
The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.
TO THE DEFENDANTS:
If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.
Dated: Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838 #102888 159481
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO:
613759/2025
D/O/F: 06/26/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Property Address: 345 Walton Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the property is situate.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME
EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, AGAINST
KIM EVANS A/K/A KIMBERLY Y. EVANS
A/K/A KIM Y. EVANS, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 2, 2026.
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 1024 Mahopac Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552.
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 at Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0035, Block 00460-00 and Lot 00849.
Approximate amount of judgment $490,256.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #620249/2023.
Monica Corrine Moran, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 159773
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
JPMORGAN CHASE
BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE
JOHNSON A/K/A
CONSTANCE T.
JOHNSON; ET AL.,
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 4, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 1017 Hampton Drive, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 35 Block: 417 Lot: 210 & 212. Approximate amount of judgment $289,817.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602286/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Oscar A. Prieto, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 CHNY1628 89722 159853
Richner Communications, Inc. public notice rates will increase at a minimum of 9% for all notices published on or after May 1, 2026, to reflect rising production and distribution costs. To place a public notice contact 516-569-4000 x232.
Road from 1959 to 1962. Evans remembers the unique multicultural experience at the time of attending a school with both black and white students. “I still know some of the people I went to elementary school with,” he said. “One of the things that some of the white people say is that it really shaped their understanding of the world, and how to be multicultural.”
Larrier and Evans both remember Woodfield Road as a hub of the Lakeview community. “It was a place where a lot of meetings took place,” Larrier said. “The adults met there for their activities, and there were all kinds of clubs. I was a member of the Girls’ Club.”
In addition to collecting testimony, Laventure has been in contact with State Sen. Selia Bynoe, whose office has reached out to the state office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Laventure sent a draft of a proposal for landmark status to the Park Preservation Committee “so we can prove criteria for landmark status as per the state of New York,” she said.
“You have to prove, ‘What was the significant event that occurred?’” Laventure added. “And what we’re trying to prove is that Martin Luther King came to Lakeview on May 12, 1965, at exactly 3:35 p.m. We have the actual flier that was going around when he toured Long Island, and we were on the list of the flier, and it exactly says Lakeview,
3:35 p.m.”
Laventure also had to prove that the library was the same building as the Woodfield Road School, which had simply undergone renovations, so she took photos of the interior to prove that the building had never been demolished. “If you go to the third floor, the original brick work and the classroom carve-out are still intact,” she said.
Another criteria for landmark certification is legal documentation that the history will be preserved. “The library just received a grant for renovation of the third floor of the old classrooms that they’re going to utilize as an exhibit,” Laventure explained. “So they’re going to maintain the original brick walls of that classroom, and use that as an exhibit that the public could come and see, and learn more about what happened when it was Woodfield Road School.”
Laventure has also been working with Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder to have the library recognized as a landmark by the Town as well. “We’re actually ready for submission for both the state and the Town of Hempstead,” Laventure said. “We’re just waiting for direction on how to do so.”
Her initiative has received letters of support from State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Noah Burroughs, County Legislator Carrie Solages and Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan.
Q. My daughter is in architecture school, and she has always had an interest in doing more artistic things, thinking outside the box, so to say. When she comes back home after architecture school, she wants to look for somewhere that she can do more artistic designs, not just the ordinary kinds of buildings that you see around us, for the most part. Where would you recommend that she look? What communities are more open to doing unusual designs?
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.
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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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.”
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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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