Massapequa Herald 04_16_2025

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Obituary: Gloria

Marrazzo Fenaroli

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Nassau County unveils new security app and police team for houses of worship

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

Nassau County has launched new security measures to bolster protection at its many houses of worship.

County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder unveiled the RAVE emergency alert app and introduced the Nassau County Police Department’s House of Worship Team at a press conference at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center last week. Officials say the app can dramatically cut police response time in emergencies—and potentially save lives.

“We’re here today to talk about our ongoing effort to make Nassau County safer,” Blakeman said. “With our House of Worship Desk, we’ll have personnel dedicated specifically to houses of worship, just like we do for schools. We are using technology, equipment, engineering—everything at our disposal—to make sure our communities are safe.”

The RAVE app bypasses 911 and alerts the House of Worship Desk directly, providing faster response in critical situations.

“Time saves lives,” Blakeman said.

Ryder emphasized the importance of narrowing emergency response windows.

“Eighty-five percent of school shootings are over in two to three minutes. Our response time is three to five minutes,” he said. “If we can close that gap, we can save lives.”

The app has already been provided to 263 organizations, 672 campuses and more than 1,035 buildings throughout the county—at no cost to taxpayers or religious institutions.

Daniel Plaut, chairman of security at Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence, praised the initiative.

“In these trying times, we’re thrilled to have the government we have, offering protection through our highly respected police force,” Plaut said.

“Nassau County continues to make criti-

Massapequa Park presents budget proposal for new year

Spending plan dips, taxes to rise slightly

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Corresponden t

Massapequa Park Village’s tentative budget for 2025-2026 shows a slight decrease in spending and a slight increase in property taxes.

The Village Board of Trustees held a public hearing on Mon., April 7 to go over the spending plan for the coming year: The budget is set at $7,906,522, a decrease of $551,565 from the current budget on both the expenditure and revenue side. The total tax levy, that amount raised through real property taxes, will increase by 2.65 percent to $4,679,737, slightly under the state tax cap of $4,688,714.

The result is an anticipated average tax increase of $20.11 per year for homeowners, bringing the total tax bill for the average Massapequa Park home (assessed at $645,455) to $813.31.

Village officials said the reduction in spending is the result of numerous projects that were completed and paid for with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including: $285,024 for street cleaning equipment, $154,362 for street maintenance equipment, $45,865 for other equipment, and $37,500 for equipment purchases.

In passing along the slight increase, Village officials said they are acting in what they described is a prudent man-

ner, to ensure that when costs increase in the coming year, as most economists predict they will, the Village will not be in a deficit position at the end of the new fiscal year.

John O’Brien, a longtime Massapequa Park resident and former Village trustee, was the only member of the public to comment on the budget. He suggested the Village could save money by renegotiating insurance coverage, making better use of the Planning Commission, and generating revenue from the Village-owned property on East Chestnut by converting it into a vehicle storage facility. He also argued that the rent charged to Nassau Towers for its cell tower on Village property was too low.

Mayor Daniel Pearl thanked O’Brien for his suggestions, noting that the Village was considering his suggestions, though he said he disagreed that the Planning Commission was underutilized. On the Nassau Towers cell tower, Pearl pointed out that the current contract still had nearly five years left.

The board announced that public comments on the budget would be accepted until the budget vote at the next Village Board meeting on April 28. Comments can be mailed to: villclerk@masspk.com.

In other business, the board:

Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald photos Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman talks about new measures to protect religious sites.

Birch Lane student leaders gain first-hand insights into local government

The student leaders of Birch Lane Elementary School in Massapequa know a little something about trying to make a difference in their community. Recently, the students got to meet two officials who have the same goal.

Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department Commissioner Joseph Pinto and Deputy Commissioner Gregory Mangino met with Birch Lane’s student council for an afterschool question-and-answer session. It was a chance for youngsters to learn more about local government and hear from decision makers who impact their community.

Advisers Meghan Reedy and Allison Rifkin said that they invited the two leaders to come in because children naturally have a connection to their local parks, whether to enjoy the playgrounds or play sports. Student council members

asked several questions about town facilities in Massapequa including John J. Burns Park, Marjorie R. Post Park, Field of Dreams and TOBAY Beach. Their inquiries ranged from the rules about dogs in parks to playground design to the process for making improvements to athletic fields.

The commissioners also provided insight on some of the other town departments. They presented each student with a gift, including a Town of Oyster Bay drawstring bag, two parks T-shirts, a miniature American flag and a jar of slime.

The student council consists of representatives from each fifth grade class. Before the meeting, they brainstormed questions for Pinto and Mangino.

“We wanted the students to understand their local government and see how they can have a say in it,” said Reedy.

Left: Student council members got T-shirts from Town of Oyster Bay Parks Commissioner Joseph Pinto and Deputy Commissioner Gregory Mangino.

Shed your Meds, Drug take back day

The Massapequa Park Village Hall is located at 151 Front St., Massapequa

For more information, please email or call (516) 639-

Square dance fundraiser for library April 27

Massapequa Public Library is located at 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park. Register by April 23 at friendsmass-

For more information, call (516) 799friends.massapequa.li-

Car show at TOBAY Beach on April 27

To register, visit carshowli.com. Early Bird Registration is $15 and ends April 25 at 9 p.m. Day of registration is $25 at the TOBAY entrance.

For more information, call (516) 797-

TOBAY Beach is located at Ocean Parkway, Massapequa.

Photos courtesy/Massapequa School District

Above: Deputy Commissioner Gregory Mangino, left, and Commissioner Joseph Pinto answered questions from Birch Lane student council members

World’s longest indoor go-kart track revs up in Farmingdale

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Farmingdale has hit the fast lane with the debut of the world’s longest indoor go-kart track, following a major expansion at RPM Raceway on Daniel Street.

Fueled by a surge in Formula 1 fandom and the growing popularity of motorsports in the U.S., RPM Raceway has transformed its traditional flat track into a three-story, multi-level racing experience. The upgraded track spans more than 3,600 feet and features over 39 turns, elevation changes of more than 20 feet, and spiraling ramps.

“We’ve developed the next generation of RPM Raceway,” said CEO Andrew Farage. “This is a track for everyone—from beginners to experienced racers—offering a different racing experience each time.”

The facility now includes three separate tracks that can be combined into six unique configurations. On select days, all three tracks are joined to create what RPM officials say is the longest multi-level go-kart track in the world.

“It’s such a different experience,” Farage said. “We cut the lights, and the tracks are lined with LED interactive tube lighting. It’s almost like a rollercoaster meets go-karting.”

Alongside the track expansion, RPM Raceway introduced a new fleet of electric go-karts equipped with LED displays that provide real-time stats, including lap times, race positions, and a boost gauge for added speed.

Farage noted a significant uptick in interest driven by Formula 1’s popularity, especially over the past two years. “People are showing up with a purpose now—they’re inspired by their favorite

racers and want a more immersive experience,” he said.

The racing boom isn’t just for adults. Farage added. RPM Raceway has seen youth participation skyrocket through junior racing leagues and camps, many of which sell out in just days.

“Every professional driver starts in a go-kart,” Farage said. “Just like kids play football or basketball, we want to provide that same path for motorsports.”

The Farmingdale location is already attracting attention from city dwellers and even professional drivers, and Farage believes it will become a hub for the broader entertainment community. Phase two of the expansion will include a sports bar, restaurant, laser tag, and gel blaster arena.

Benji Balshin, a professional go-kart racer from South Bellmore and longtime RPM Raceway regular, praised the facility’s latest upgrade.

“I’ve been coming here for over six years, and this is going to really bump up the adrenaline,” said Balshin. “The combined track is what I’m most excited for—longer races, longer laps, and figuring out how to navigate all the changes.”

He also commended the facility’s staff, atmosphere, and food.

“The staff is absolutely amazing. If you ever have a problem, they’re right there to help,” Balshin said. “And the place just looks incredible. You can feel the excitement the moment you walk in.”

The newly expanded RPM Raceway officially opened to the public on April 9. It is located at 40 Daniel St., Suite 1, in Farmingdale.

For more information, visit rpmraceway.com/locations/long-island-ny or call 631-752-7223.

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Nassau County Police Department and other local law enforcement and emergency services departments.

PETIT LARCENY

North Massapequa: Police report that an unknown person stole $100 in cash from inside a vehicle parked on North Manhattan Avenue, between April 3, at 10 p.m., and April 4 at 6 p.m. Massapequa: A cache of frozen food

was stolen from Dollar Tee on 932 Carmans Road April 6. The theft was reported to police at 7:15 p.m.

South Farmingdale: A representative of Walgreens at 918 Main St., called police to report that someone had left the store with an assortment of merchandise without paying on April 4. The report was filed at 3 p.m.

ARRESTS: No arrests reported by the N.C. Police Department’s 7th and 8th precincts this week.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law. Read the Massapequa Herald Post for

Give blood; earn a chance to see Beyoncé in concert

As spring approaches, the New York Blood Center, NYBC, is calling on New Yorkers, particularly young people and first-time donors, to give blood during a time of year when donations typically decline.

With families traveling for spring break, enjoying warmer weather, and focusing on end-of-school-year activities, the drop in blood donations poses a challenge for hospitals and patients who depend on a steady supply of volunteer donors.

To encourage donations during this critical period, NYBC is offering a special incentive for music fans. Through April 30, those who donate blood at any NYBC donor center will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to see Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter Tour at MetLife Stadium on May 29, at 7 p.m.

All blood types are needed, particularly Type O negative and B negative donations. Blood donations from younger generations are becoming especially im-

portant, as the share of donors under 30 has dropped by more than 30% in recent years, threatening the long-term stability of the nation’s blood supply.

“The spring months are busy for New Yorkers, but they’re also the perfect time to give back,” said An-drea Cefarelli, senior vice president at NYBC. “We’re excited to offer the chance to see Beyoncé live while helping ensure that local hospitals have the blood they need. As we head into summer, a time when dona-tions typically dip, we hope this will inspire more people to make blood donation a lifelong habit.” Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors may donate up to twice a month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently lifted several eligibility restrictions, making it easier for more people to donate. For current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800688-0900.

To make an appointment, call 800-9332566 or go to donate.nybc.org.

Photos Courtesy RPM

Expert warns of spring plants that could land your dog in the vet’s office

Spring has officially arrived on Long Island, bringing sunshine, fresh blooms—and potential dangers for our dogs.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

“While many plants can be toxic to dogs, there are six in particular you’ll want to watch out for this season, as they can cause problems ranging from stomach issues and seizures to dangerous heart complications,” said Sandra Abade, co-founder of lifetime warranty pet products company DogFriendly Co ., who provided research for this column.

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If your dog eats any of these plants— or you suspect they have—call your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency animal hospital immediately.

“Getting help fast can make all the difference,” Abade said. “In some cases, the symptoms take a long time to appear, and by then it could be too late to save your pup.”

For dog owners with a green thumb, Abade suggests choosing pet-safe plants or creating dog-free garden zones.

“With a little planning, both you and your dog can enjoy the spring season safely,” she said.

• Plants to watch this spring • Daffodils

These cheerful early bloomers contain lycorine, a compound that can cause vomiting and abdominal pain in dogs. In severe cases, ingestion may result in tremors and irregular heartbeats. The highest concentration of toxins is found in the bulbs, but any part of the plant can be harmful.

“Watch for these yellow flowers on spring walks, especially in parks where your dog might be off leash,” Abade said.

Azaleas and Rhododendrons

These colorful shrubs are common in spring gardens and pose a serious threat to pets. Just a few leaves can

sicken a medium-sized dog.

“Both plants contain grayanotoxins, which can lead to vomiting and drooling. In more severe cases, they can drop your dog’s blood pressure to dangerous levels and may even trigger cardiac failure,” Abade said.

Grayanotoxins are neurotoxins, and azaleas can be fatal even if a dog only chews on the leaves. Gastrointestinal symptoms should be treated as an emergency, as they can progress to coma or death if left untreated.

Tulips and Hyacinths

Few flowers scream “spring” like tulips and hyacinths, but both contain glycosides, which can be toxic to dogs. Symptoms may include excessive drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases, these toxins may affect breathing and heart function.

“The highest concentration is in the bulbs, although all parts of these plants are potentially toxic,” Abade said. “If you have a curious pup—especially a small breed—it’s best to keep them away from these springtime favorites.”

Because the bulbs are the most toxic part, Abade also recommends keeping dogs away during fall planting.

Lily of the Valley and Foxglove

These dainty-looking plants are among the most dangerous for dogs, due to their effects on the heart. Both contain cardiac glycosides, substances that can disrupt normal heart rhythms and increase the force of heart contractions.

Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and, in some cases, seizures. A study from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine found that lily of the valley contains at least 38 types of cardiac glycosides, making it especially potent.

“All parts of these plants carry toxins, with the highest levels in the seeds

and leaves,” Abade said. “Even a single flower or a few leaves can cause serious effects, especially in dogs with existing heart conditions.”

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) provides a comprehensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants for pets. Abade recommends consulting the list before planting your spring garden.

If you suspect your pet has eaten a toxic plant, call the ASPCA Animal

Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-7647661. Both are available 24/7.

Adoptable Dogs at Last Hope Animal Rescue Confetti, a one-year-old female Hound mix, and Raven, a one-year-old female Lab mix, are available for adoption at Last Hope Animal Rescue, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, N.Y. 11793. Both are good with cats and other dogs. For more information, call 631-946-9528.

flower contains 38 different glycosides that can cause serious cardiac problems to dogs that ingest any part of the plant.

Lily of the Valley looks harmless, but the

ALEXANDRA AIEVOLI

Calhoun Senior Lacrosse

IT WAS A HISTORIC afternoon for Aievoli April 7 when the Colts defeated Carle Place, 14-6. The senior midfielder found the back of the net seven times, including the 100th goal of her high school career, to lead Calhoun’s offense. On the season, the multitalented threat ranks among Nassau County’s top 5 scorers with 26 goals and 11 assists through seven games, leading the Colts to a 6-1 start in the process. In 2024, she tallied 30 goals and 13 assists.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 17

Baseball: Farmingdale at Massapequa...................10 a.m.

Baseball: Malverne at Plainedge.............................10 a.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at East Meadow .....................10

Baseball: Long Beach at Baldwin ...........................10

Baseball: Mepham at Hewlett .................................10 a.m.

Baseball: Calhoun at Kennedy ................................10 a.m.

Softball: Uniondale at East Rockaway.....................10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Plainedge at Mepham .....................10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Baldwin at Calhoun .........................10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Carey........................11 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Oceanside ................1 p.m.

Saturday, April 19

Softball: Freeport at East Rockaway ..........................9 a.m.

Baseball: West Hempstead at V.S. Central ..............10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at North Shore .................10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: North Shore at Plainedge ...............11 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Mepham at Baldwin ..........................1 p.m.

Monday, April 21

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Mineola .......................10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Freeport at Malv/East Rock. .............1 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at Calhoun .................................5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Kennedy ............................5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Plainedge at Oceanside ....................5 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

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

Massapequa’s armed and dangerous

By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com

Tom Sheedy knows the importance of pitching and defense is far more than just a baseball cliche.

As such, the Massapequa coach is optimistic early in the spring because his team is already halfway there.

Led by senior ace Tom Harding, pitching is the Chiefs’ strength. The 6-foot-4 lefty is committed to St. John’s University and is coming off a dominant junior season in which he struck out 34 and had a 0.29 earned run average in 24 innings.

Harding, who has a fluid motion, touches 90 mph with his fastball and is learning the importance of his secondary pitches — a good change-up and breaking pitch — especially for the next level.

He struck out 15 and allowed just one hit in 5-2/3 innings in a season-opening 5-2 win over Plainview-JFK.

“With Tom Harding on the mound, we feel we can compete with anybody,” Sheedy said. “We have as good a pitcher as anybody in the county.”

Jackson Tucholski is the No. 2 pitcher and the complete opposite of the hard-throwing Harding. The 5--9 senior righty is the finesse guy who pitches to contact.

Sheedy has a junior triumvirate in the bullpen with James Alonso, who works quick and throws strikes, Jack Corrigan, who has a live arm, a nasty breaking pitch and throws strikes and Justin Graham, the St. Anthony’s transfer who has a good fastball and a “really snappy breaking pitch,” according to Sheedy.

The wildcard on the mound is 6-foot-3 freshman Jack Mulligan, who Sheedy thinks has a chance to be drafted in a few years.

“He is a man-child who throws 85-86 and he hasn’t really even learned how to pitch yet. He kind of looks like an old farm boy — big shoulders, back, muscles,” Sheedy said. “We think the potential is unlimited.”

Defensively, Massapequa is led by Vincenzo Della Porta, a senior who Sheedy said is the second baseman in

his program since James Zupo in 2018.

“It’s worth the price of admission to watch him turn a double play,” Sheedy said. “It’s just in and out of his glove. This kid is special at second base.”

Della Porta partners with junior shortstop John Neary in the middle infield, while senior first baseman/designated hitter Jason Romance is the leader at the plate — a line-drive power hitter who had five hits in Massapequa’s first two games.

But Sheedy isn’t concerned at the plate, or the mound.

“Our albatross right now is defense,” he said. “It’s a work in progress.”

It’s what provided the adversity the

Chiefs had to battle back from in a pair of wins over Plainview-JFK.

How Massapequa handled that Sheedy sees as a maturity his team has shown. “I like our perseverance,” Sheedy said. “They seem to have turned the corner as far as their focus goes.”

The defense gets cleaned up and Massapequa can again make a deep postseason run like last year when the Chiefs lost to Port Washington in the Class AAA semifinals.

“I’m very happy with where we’re at right now,” Sheedy said. “I think we can get better, but they’re at least making the effort and they’re getting the results because of it.”

Eric Dunetz/Herald Senior first baseman/designated hitter Jason Romance is the leader at the plate for the Chiefs, who are aiming for a deep playoff run in Class AAA.

Students explore careers at Amityville’s Edmund W. Miles MS

Students recently met with a variety of career professionals at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville during Career Day.

Members of the National Junior Honor Society led the guests to different classrooms throughout the building during the event. Some of the guests were alumni of the middle

school and they spoke about the lessons they learned during their years in the Amityville School District.

The school’s Career Day featured a wide range of speakers that included police officers, politicians, data analysts, educators and health care professionals.

Courtesy mityville school district

Soccer academy builds unity, confidence

In a welcoming space, preparing kids of all ages to compete in Long Island Junior League

By MELINDA ROLLS & CHRISTINA ARLOTTOA Special to the Herald

Second in a series of stories on immigration through a partnership between Herald Community Newspapers and Hofstra University.

As the sun dipped behind the trees in Uniondale on a recent Thursday, the rhythmic pulse of soccer balls colliding with cleats mixed with the sharp calls of coaches in Spanish. On the well-worn grass, athletes lined up one by one in familiar ritual, launching powerful kicks into the net as the goalkeeper battled each incoming shot.

The young athletes scattered across the field behind NuHealth’s A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale were members of the New York Soccer Latin Academy. The club, based in Uniondale-Hempstead, was founded in 2002 by NYSLA coach Francisco Guerrero to train players ages 5 to 19 for competition in the Long Island Junior Soccer League.

Community roots

Volunteer coaches, including Salvador Alvarenga, of Long Beach, who emigrated from El Salvador and started coaching when the team was founded, run the team. He began playing soccer at age 6, and after his playing career ended, transitioned to coaching to stay connected to the game.

Alvarenga highlighted the team’s family-centered culture, noting that many players have virtually grown up on soccer fields, especially those with older siblings already on the team. “For most of them, their mom was pregnant and they were already on the field … They practically were born here,” Alvarenga said.

He added that it was rewarding to know that the local Hispanic community recognizes NYSLA as a welcoming space for their children. “It’s really good to know that the Spanish community knows that we are here, and that they can bring the kids here,” Alvarenga said.

In line with family values, one of the academy’s core commitments since its creation has been maintaining affordable costs for families, which Alvarenga said is often not the case for American soccer academies. “We just charge basic fees to cover our expenses,” he said. “And now we’ve been surviving for 23 years, so we’re doing something good.”

With over two decades of coaching experience with NYSLA, Alvarenga explained that his coaching philosophy centers on more than developing skilled players. Instead, it is about instilling a deep love for the sport and discipline to prepare players for success beyond the game.

“They have to try their best,” Alvarenga said. “That’s what we try to tell them all the time, so they try to excel in whatever they do.”

Alvarenga shared that his greatest source of motivation to continue coach-

ing comes from watching young players grow and evolve through the academy.

“That’s our payment,” he said.

Friendship

on the field

Two players share a bond that extends beyond passing the soccer ball. Kelli Crespin, 15, of Hempstead, and Angelina Escobar, 14, of Franklin Square, have spent the past seven years as the only two girls on their team’s roster.

Escobar, with family from Mexico and El Salvador, was first introduced to soccer by her grandfather. Crespin, with roots in El Salvador and Honduras, discovered the game through her older brother while he was playing for the academy

“I just came along with him, and the coach asked if I wanted to play,” Crespin said. “I ended up liking it, and I just kept coming back.”

But it wasn’t just the game that kept her coming back — it was also her friendship with Escobar, who became her closest friend on the team.

Both girls said that while playing exclusively with boys presents its own set of challenges, they are grateful for the resilience it has instilled in them. “Playing with the boys made me really strong,” Escobar said. “I’m not as sensitive anymore.”

Both girls shared that their coaches at the academy have also taught them valuable lessons that extend beyond the field. “I’ve learned a lot, and not just about soccer,” Crespin said. “It’s about becoming a better person while being more active.”

Escobar said her time under Guerrero’s coaching has profoundly shaped her as a player and beyond. “I’ve learned a lot from him because he’s taught me everything I know,” Escobar said. “How to play on the field, how to not be dirty,

how to act.”

After years of dedication to the team, Crespin emphasized her desire to now serve as a role model for younger team members.

face off during practice.

“I would like to show them that no matter what, you can always do what you want to do,” Crespin said. “If you’re passionate about something, continue it. Keep on going.”

Two soccer academy players

The New York Soccer Latin Academy is dedicated not only to teaching soccer’s fundamentals, but also to providing a welcoming space for the local Hispanic community.

Christina Artlotta/Herald photos

New York Soccer Latin Academy player Angelina Escobar received a jersey during a practice.

Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, owner of Bayview Florist, at 96

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, a longtime owner of Bayview Florist in Massapequa Park who was known for her adventurous spirit, vibrant personality and deep love for family, died on Feb. 23, 2025. She was 96 years old.

Mrs. Fenaroli was remembered by loved ones as a warm, loving, and generous woman whose influence touched countless lives. Her son, Mark Marrazzo, who co-owned Bayview Florist with her, said she raised four children on her own after the death of her first husband, while still making time to support and uplift those around her.

“My mother was a warm, loving and fair woman,” he said. “Despite having to raise four children on her own, she was always there for us.”

Mrs. Fenaroli’s zest for life extended far beyond her shop. She was a passionate traveler, exploring destinations across China, Japan, Europe and the Caribbean with her second husband, Joe Fenaroli. She also traveled across the United States with close friends.

“Her passing represents the end of a golden era in my heart,” said her nephew, Chris Ragazzo. “She was an open spirit and someone who touched the lives of everyone she ever met.”

Tributes poured in on the website of

the Massapequa Funeral Home, where she reposed.

“When I think of her, I think of authentic positivity,” said her niece, Lisa (Nigor) Ragazzo. “I don’t think I’ve known anybody in my life like her, and I am thankful that she was a part of my life.”

“What a wonderful woman she was,” wrote a family friend, Crispin Hale. “Your family must be very proud of the great achievements she accomplished.”

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mrs. Fenaroli married Joe Marrazzo in 1949, and together they opened Astor Florist. The couple later settled in Valley Stream and eventually in Massapequa Park, where they co-founded Bayview Florist. After her husband’s passing in 1968, she continued running the shop while rais-ing her children.

In 1969, Mrs. Fenaroli took her children to Italy, where she met her second husband, Joe Fenaroli. They married in 1971, blending their families and continuing their journey together. She loved to host gatherings—particularly around the holidays—and her home was often the heart of the celebration.

“She meant a lot to me,” said William Marquis, who worked with her at the florist for more than 20 years. “She was like a grandmother to me, always giving advice. She would do anything for anybody.”

Longtime neighbors Ann and Vinny Kreutz remembered her as a generous and thoughtful presence in the community.

“She was a fantastic neighbor,” said Vinny Kreutz. “We were very close. She was a lovely woman who would do anything for anybody.”

Mrs. Fenaroli had a deep Catholic faith and was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church in Massapequa Park.

She is survived by her children: Stephen and Susan Marrazzo of St. Augustine, Florida; Mark Marrazzo of Copiague; Janine and Ed Bickard of Nesconset; Marion Terwilliger of Sayville;

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Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli

HERALD NEIGHBORS

From his LI roots to his award-winning ways, music producer Fred Mollin still finds joy in it all

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning record producer and arranger Fred Mollin, who has worked with such artists as Jimmy Webb, Billy Joel, Kristin Chenoweth and Johnny Mathis, will be coming out with his autobiography, “Unplugged,” in May. Mollin, who was a producer on the 1977 worldwide hit ”Sometimes When We Touch”, recently spoke with the Herald about “Unplugged,” growing up on Long Island and his dynamic career between producing music, his “true love,” and composing for TV and film, for which he has won four awards at an annual event, held in both Toronto and Montréal, which celebrates the songwriting, composing and music publishing achievements TV and film awards.

Q: Please tell me about your upcoming book, “Unplugged.”

A: I wrote the book on many levels. I wanted it to be something my kids and grandkids and their kids would have as a bit of a story about my life. But the purpose of the book, I hope, is that it will give people some enjoyment who want to know about the world of making music and read some of the behind-the-scenes stories. I wanted to share that part of my life with people who would find it interesting and maybe even a little inspirational.

Q: Your career has truly been prolific. Can you please tell me about that first break with Dan Hill’s 1977 hit ballad “Sometimes When We Touch?”

A: I left school when I was 16, and the following year I went to Toronto, Canada where my brother was, and my career as a singer and songwriter really had a chance there. My life really changed drastically when I moved there. A few years later, I found myself going behind the camera by good fortune of someone, Dan Hill, asking me to help with his demo. I wound up producing his demo and it sort of became a very obvious course for me to follow. On our third album, in 1977, we had the song “Sometimes When We Touch,” which was going to be our last shot with the record label if we didn’t have a hit. Luckily, we had a really amazing, big hit worldwide, and to this day I think it’s still one of the most played records in the history of radio. I’m proud to say that we were just kids when we did it, but we were very precocious kids. It’s fate and effort.

Q: You have produced albums for artists including Johnny Mathis and Billy Ray Cyrus, but then also produced albums for children including the Disney Lullaby Album series.

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How do you choose your projects?

A: If someone calls me to make an album with them and I love the music and like them, the budget is not as much of a concern as it is the quality of the person I’m working with and the music. I have people in my life who thought of me to do things, so my life has been more controlled by fate. I wound up doing this very simple and calming, meditative album with versions of Disney songs as well as other songs that would be likeminded, and it became a great success. As far as the children’s music, it was a direction I didn’t think I would really be going in, but then I started to do a ton of records for Disney and then over the past six years, I did two records on my own. The one record was because of the pandemic. I wanted to write songs and record them to give an album of music to children of things they can look forward to, and that was an album called “It’s Great to be A Kid,” and then I did an album called “Special Days,” which is an album about all the different holidays. So, I have these different compartments of my career and some of them are still quite active. My children’s music is an active part, but at the same time, my producing artists and doing my normal record production for an artist, that’s still very much front and center. At the same time, I could get a call from someone who wants me to write a theme song for a tv show and I’ll do it in a second. I think the key for me is I just love making music.

Q: What is your creative process like when producing an album?

A: There’s a wonderful chapter in the book where I explain my way of making records in a general sense. There is a lot of organizational thought that is much of what I have learned over the years. I’ll first get a phone call. Then, I will get to know the artist’s material and immerse myself in their material. We then talk about how we’re going to approach each song and I work very closely with the artist. It’s their record, not mine. I’m very much an artist’s producer. I’m someone who works very much for them to give them the record they’ve dreamed of.

Q: I am sure you have had many career highlights, but what are a couple that stand out to you?

A: I think one of my career highlights in my record production life was obviously that I worked with a few people long-term. I’ve worked with Jimmy Webb since I was 24. I’ve produced Jimmy since 1978. My

work with Jimmy certainly is one of the big parts of my career that I’ve really cherished, and also producing people like Johnny Mathis. You know, Johnny is the last one standing. Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Johnny Mathis. And John is like extended family to me. I have produced a number of records with him, and just having him in my life, it’s a highlight of my life. And in my TV and film years, certainly a highlight for me early on … was to get the “Friday the 13th” TV series and be able to write the theme for that, and doing the one season of “Beverly Hills 90210”—I loved doing that, that was a highlight for me. I loved working with my brother on that series.

Q: You were born in Amityville and grew up in Merrick. Can you tell me a little bit about your upbringing and how that has maybe influenced your path?

A: I loved being a part of Long Island in the 50s and 60s. I loved my life as a child on Long Island. I had great parents and two siblings. It was sort of “Leave it to Beaver” like when I was growing up. It was very safe and sweet, yet you’re only 45 minutes by train to the greatest city in the world. We had all of this incredible culture and stuff that was really so close by and at the same

time we were like this nice little small town. My memories growing up there were really beautiful memories. I still consider that my story started there and I would not be the person I am if I had not grown up the way I did.

Q: And what do you have coming up?

A: I’m excited about the book. It has taken a number of years to make it happen. I’m very proud of it. I also finished a couple of projects this past year that have just come out. Bill Medley from The Righteous Brothers, we did an album called “Straight from the Heart,” and if anyone is a fan of Bill Medley, they must take a listen. It’s absolutely a historic record and it’s a historic moment for me to have made that record. I’ve also got some new records coming. The lead singer of Chicago, Neil Donell, when he’s not touring with Chicago, we’re going to make his new album. There’s always stuff going on and I’m just very fortunate. I still love what I do and it makes me really happy.

To purchase an autographed copy of Fred Mullin’s book, “Unplugged,” visit fredmollinunplugged.com. The book will also be available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It comes out May 11.

Executive Order puts federal funds for libraries and museums at risk

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

The White House issued an executive order March 14 to reduce several government entities, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which could put New York at risk of losing $19 mil-lion in funding.

The IMLS, a federal agency created by Congress in 1996 through the Museum and Library Services Act, supports museums and libraries across the country by offering grants, policy development, and research.

“IMLS provides the scaffolding that enables local libraries to be creative, innovative, and to shine in their communities,” said Caroline Ashby, director of the Nassau County Library System. “IMLS services include research and data collection from libraries across the country, which help library systems bench-mark key performance indicators over time against peer libraries. There is no other source for this kind of information.”

The American Library Association (ALA) strongly criticized the executive order.

“By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people—economically, culturally, professionally, and socially,” ALA President Cindy Hohl wrote in a statement on the association’s social media.

On March 20, the ALA sent a letter to Keith Sonderling, the new acting director of the IMLS, urging him to preserve library programs and adhere to the statutory obligations set by Congress.

“The IMLS invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help libraries across the country develop literacy programs,

provide workforce training, offer digital resources, preserve cultural heritage, and promote civic engagement,” said Kevin Verbesey, executive director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. “This isn’t just about trimming budgets—it’s about dismantling vital community infrastructure and services.”

Local library directors also raised concerns about the potential impact of the dismantling of IMLS.

MaryAnn Tweedy, director of the Massapequa Library, emphasized that IMLS grants often fund con-struction projects, which are essential for maintaining and improving local libraries.

“The Nassau Library System sent letters to Representatives Gillen, Suozzi, and Garbarino last week, urging them to reverse the President’s executive order and protect the IMLS, the only federal agency re-sponsible for funding library services nationwide,” Tweedy said. “The New York State Library stands to lose $8.1 million in grants, which will negatively impact every public library and library system in New York.”

Todd Schlitt, director of the Amityville Library, also expressed concern about the loss of funding. “IMLS has historically provided essential grants for library services, including afterschool programs, digital resources, and community outreach,” he said. “The potential loss of these funds raises concerns about the sustainability of various library services. State and federal funding has not kept up with the growing needs of Long Island libraries.”

Schlitt added that many Long Island libraries are over 50 years old and rely on

What the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is responsible for:

• Distributing $104.6 million in state aid to support libraries of all types

• Managing $45 million in Public Library Construction Aid to help libraries secure critical resources for facility improvements. The West Babylon Public Library received 50% construction grants for a new HVAC system and roof in the past 3 years.

• Processing public librarian certification and over-seeing trustee education

• Programs like “Ready to Read at New York’s Libraries,” which focuses on early literacy initiatives to help children succeed academically, and “Summer Reading at New York Libraries,” which also provides free summer reading software

•Administration of the New York Electronic Virtual Library (NOVELny), which offers free essential research databases to schools and libraries

• Professional development and training for librarians, educators and trustees

• For more information, go to: https://www.imls.gov

IMLS funding to main-tain safe, reliable, and sustainable buildings.

“IMLS processes state aid, including construction aid,” he said. “Without this crucial funding, state support for library projects could be at risk.”

Farmingdale Library Director Christa Lucarelli added that she hopes the cuts don’t go through. “If they do, it is going to effect our state aid and construction grants which means that upgrades to our building will have to be paid through local taxpayer dollars, but I am being hopeful nothing will happen.”

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Nassau County introduces new app for security at houses of worship

CONTINUED FROM COVER cal investments in community safety, including the recently formed House of Worship Desk law enforcement command center and the new RAVE app,” said N.C. Leg. James Kennedy. “I am proud to have worked alongside the County Executive and my colleagues in the legislature’s Republican majority to ensure that Nassau County police and their law enforcement partners have the best tools available to further enhance response times and protect houses of worship, especially as we ap-

proach several important religious holidays.”

In addition to the app, houses of worship can now register their video surveillance systems with the police department. NCPD officers trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design will also conduct on-site security surveys to review current safety measures and offer recommendations for improve-ment.

For information contact the NCPD House of Worship Desk at (516) 500-0657.

Carolyn James contributed to this story.

MPK presents budget proposal

•Discussed installing a sign at the Brady Park pickleball courts requesting that players limit their use of the courts to one hour, due to high demand.

•Awarded the bid for the Road Requirements contract for the next three years to United Paving Corporation of East Norwich in the amount of

$5,885,025.

•Approved a special use permit for Johnny McGorey’s, 131 Front Street, for outdoor tables and chairs, planters, and portable heaters.

•Approved a request for sign permits for Redfine Meals, 4869 Merrick Road.

For more information call the Village at 51`6-798-0244,

Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder speaks about the app and other safety procedures.

LIMEHOF playing host to an All-Star Band Camp for students

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, LIMEHOF, will host its first All-Star Band Camp for high school students this summer.

. The week-long program will run from July 28 through Aug. 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day and conclude with a final concert on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.

Students will explore and learn about the many artists who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Blue Öyster Cult, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Twisted Sister.

“As part of LIMEHOF’s commitment to education, we are thrilled to offer students the opportunity to perform songs by our esteemed inductees in the unique setting of the museum,” said LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham, who manages LIMEHOF’s educational programs. “The All-Star Band Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience that connects young musicians with Long Island’s rich musical legacy.”

The program will be coached by LIMEHOF Long Island Sound Award Winner Jack Licitra of South Bay Arts and his staff, all of whom have extensive experience managing youth programs.

“LIMEHOF is inspiring the next generation of Long Island musicians, and this is a great step toward cultivating that talent to create a thriving

music scene,” said Licitra.

The program was designed to enable students to have a team-building and professional music experience. All vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bass players, and keyboardists from

Nassau, Suffolk, counties in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply.

The deadline is June 1. The cost to participate is $350.

To apply, email student’s name, age, specific instrument or vocalist,

and contact information to Tom Needham at info@limusichalloffame.org or call (631) 689-5888.

Courtesy LIMEHOF

NCC faculty union claims contract violations

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Faculty tensions at Nassau Community College escalated last week after Chief Administrative Officer Maria Conzatti announced that she would not submit faculty names for tenure, promotion or sabbatical to the college’s board of trustees until a new contract agreement is reached — despite the fact that the current contract is in effect until Aug. 31.

The announcement, made at the April 3 general faculty meeting, drew sharp criticism from the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers. Union leaders claim the decision circumvents provisions of the existing collective bargaining agreement, particularly those related to faculty advancement during the final year of a signed contract.

“Our faculty was absolutely stunned to learn that NCC has unilaterally chosen to deny these standard promotions, sabbaticals and tenure positions to our hardworking professors,” David Stern, the acting NCCFT president, said. “This is truly unprecedented, and demonstrates why NCC and the board of trustees are losing confidence and enrollment while slashing programs and mismanaging our finances.”

Jessica Harris, attorney for the union, said that the administration is legally obligated to follow the recommendations of committees, composed of faculty members and an administrator, that approve faculty members’ advancement and sabbaticals.

“NCC administrators have no legal basis to refuse to

ees of the committees’ recommendations, in flagrant disregard of the CBA, we will explore all legal options.”

Speaking on behalf of the administration, Jerry Kornbluth, vice president of the Office of Community and Governmental Relations, pushed back against the union’s claims. He said the accusation that the administration is violating the collective bargaining agreement is a “false narrative,” emphasizing that the college is operating under the current 2021–25 contract.

According to Kornbluth, union representatives have not responded to invitations to begin discussions of the 2025–26 contract. He also noted that faculty members must meet “certain standards,” depending on the promotion they are seeking, with evaluations

conducted by the committees. Once approved, nominations are forwarded to the president.

“Until there is a conversation about the contract for 2025–26, those promotions, sabbaticals and tenure don’t take effect until the fall of 2025 — under the new contract,” Kornbluth said. “The contract acts on Aug. 31; a new one, whether there is a negotiated one or not, kicks in on Sept. 1.”

Many faculty members have already completed the formal review process and received committee approval. The union accuses the administration of stalling contractual obligations and blocking professional advancement at a time when many professors face increased financial strain due to the rising cost of living.

Kornbluth said that when no formal contract is in place, the college operates under a memorandum of agreement signed by both the administration and the union. That agreement allows the president to move faculty nominations forward for board approval.

Stern said that 15 faculty members had been recommended by their respective committees. “There has been virtually no dialogue or willingness by Ms. Conzatti or her administration,” he said.

The faculty organized a gathering on April 8 in the CCB building. Organizers said the event aimed to draw public attention to the ongoing contract and personnel disputes.

“In all my years that I’ve been at the college — which is 50 — there has never been a time that somebody who is nominated for promotion, sabbatical or

Herald file photo

The Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers alleges that the administration is illegally withholding promotions, tenure appointments and sabbaticals.

Senior Health & Beyond Expo series kicks off

By Anna Graci

Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully launched the first event in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, presented by Nassau University Medical Center, on Friday, April 4, at the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center in East Meadow. This free community event drew hundreds of attendees, including seniors, families, and caregivers, eager to learn about the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements, and essential health resources.

The expo featured a vibrant lineup of educational vendors and interactive activities, ensuring that attendees were both entertained and informed. “It was an incredible turnout,” said Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events at RichnerLIVE.

A key highlight of the day was the “Stop the Bleed” training session led by Nassau University Medical Center’s Sloan Yoselowitz, DPT, CSCS, the hospital’s director of community outreach. This national campaign teaches people how to control severe bleeding in emergency situations before medical help arrives. The presentation emphasized the importance of immediate action in improving survival rates.

The crowd also enjoyed a dose of humor during a comedy show featuring comedian Larry Izzo.

Attendees were given complimentary swag bags sponsored by Silver Lining Homecare. A 10-minute guided exercise session by Excel Homecare Inc. helped get audience members’ blood pumping, while SightGrowth Partners offered eye test screenings.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Nassau University Medical Center, and our program sponsors — PSEG Long Island, Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation, Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the NYS Department of Public Service Long Island, and the Sid Jacobson JCC — for their vital support.

Please visit our website to view our photo gallery from April 4: www.richnerlive.com/seniorexpo/2025senior-health-beyond-expo-of-long-island-photo-gallery.

Join us for the next Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo for 2025, which will be held on May 22 at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a full list of Expos, go to liherald.com.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Keynote speaker Sloan Yoselowitz, DPT, CSCS; from Nassau University Medical Center.

Hundreds attended the first of seven 2025 Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expos.

Victoria Schickley and Nicole Hall of PSEG L.I.

Janette Lebron, Pablo Rendon, Michelle Chan and Jess Dunbar of the Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehabilitation.

Laura LaFauci of Amber Court Assisted Living.

Ryan Lynch and Diana Arevalo, NY Cancer & Blood specialists.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Lekeisha Hall, Lisa Boris and Joy Gardener of Excel Homecare Inc.

Speaker Michelle Gibson of the Sid Jacobson JCC. Stephanie Penza, Dr. Brian Berliner and Aisha Vazquez; SightMD.

Livia Stachura, Bestern Tiryaki and Ambar Bello of Prine Health.

Micah Schlendorf and Laura Racioppi of Suffolk Federal Credit Union.

Manuel Sepulveda of WellCare. Victoria Caputo of Family and Children’s Association.

Jamie Rossi and Christine Rossi of I Love Hearing, in East Meadow.

Manuel Mathew and Jill Wasser of the NYS Public Service Commission of Long Island.

Regina Khaimov and Anne Marie Fragkoulis of the Margaret Tietz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Patricia Barna of ClearCaptions.

Danielle Aglio and Trudy Losee; Blue Island Homes. Tiffany Balanoff of Douglas Elliman RVC.

Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, owner of Bayview Florist, at 96

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and Karen Fenaroli of Kansas City, Missouri; and Mark and Tina Fenaroli of Old Greenwich, Connecticut. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Joe Marrazzo, and her second husband, Joseph Fenaroli.

Mrs. Fenaroli reposed at the Massapequa Funeral Home, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park on March 5, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Massapequa Park the next day, followed by burial in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale.

ATTENTION FAMILIES AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Family members and funeral directors can submit obituary notices to us at: Massapequa Post, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 or call us at 516-569-4000 ext. 329.

We will also consider publishing clear black-and -hite or color photos with the articles.

Drug Takeback Day set April 22

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Massapequa Village Mayor Danny Pearl announced a partnership with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) to host a “Shed the Meds” Drug Take Back Day at Massapequa Park Village Hall on Sat, April 26, from 10 a.m., to 1 p.m.

“This Drug Take Back Day is a great opportunity to rid your medicine cabinet of old and unwanted prescription drugs,” said Saladino. “Through proper disposal of old medications, we can prevent them from contaminating the environment through improper disposal and also keep them out of the wrong hands and away from young people.”

In cooperation with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department, the Town and Village will host this event at Massapequa Park

Village Hall, in the back parking lot. This program is anonymous. For those who cannot attend, disposal containers are located at all police precincts throughout the county for safe deposit.

For those looking to turn in unused or expired medication, make sure of the following:

• If left in original container, remove all personal information from label.

•Liquid medication will not be accepted

• Illicit substances are also not part of this initiative.

• Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will be accepted.

For more information about the ”Shed the Meds” Drug Take Back Day, call Drug Free Long Island at (516) 6392386 or email info@drugfreeli.org.

Town of Oyster Bay offering

Attention college students, the Town of Oyster Bay is offering an opportunity for college students to gain meaningful work experience through an internship program being offered by the town for the 2025 summer season.

The competitive program compensates

students at a rate of $18 per hour for work completed with various town departments. The program will operate from Thursday, May 29 to Wednesday, August 6.

Those interested should call (516) 6246425. For more information, visit oysterbaytown.com/internship.

STEPPING OUT

Local filmmaker debuts ‘Godless’

Michael Ricigliano is in the spotlight

By Iris Wiener

Filmmaker Michael Ricigliano writes what he knows, and there is nothing he knows better than Long Island. His roots are certainly evident through his creative vision in his latest feature, “Godless,” which is now streaming on multiple platforms.

Starring Harry Lennix (“The Blacklist”) and Ana Ortiz (“Ugly Betty”), “Godless” explores the turbulent intersection of faith and politics. Ricigliano makes his directing debut with the film after having turned heads as a playwright (“A Queen for a Day”) and screenwriter (“The Brooklyn Banker”). He shot it in Huntington and Great Neck, only a stone’s throw away from where he grew up in Garden City.

“I think that for any writer, your own personal experiences craft how you see the world,” he says. “Growing up on Long Island, meeting the many people and remembering conversations with them, plus the stories my family would tell me about how they grew up. It all affects my work.”

Ricigliano is easily able to draw from Long Island’s “flavor,” as he is firmly entrenched in numerous communities.

Ricigliano’s father moved to Uniondale from Brooklyn in the early 1940s, and stayed until 1985; at age 15, his family moved to Garden City. Ricigliano went to private schools in Uniondale and Old Westbury, then going to law school at Hofstra where he played lacrosse. For the past 20 years, Ricigliano and his family have resided in Locust Valley. He has never left Long Island!

It wasn’t until Ricigliano was 40 that he began to write; a real estate lawyer who counsels with Spano Abstract Service Corp. (“an incredibly supportive company”) he began writing on a whim when he realized that he had an idea for a short film based on stories he heard from his family when he was very young in Brooklyn. Despite never having taken a film class, his screenplay for “The Brooklyn Banker” was picked up by Federico Castaluccio (of “The Sopranos” fame), and made into a feature length film starring Paul Sorvino.

“Everything I write is based off of things that have happened in my life and that I have experienced in my Catholic upbringing,” he says of how he began working on “Godless,” which centers on a devout Catholic governor (Ortiz) who is excommunicated after signing a progressive bill into law. “Godless” is about the crisis of faith that she endures when her religious beliefs contrast with her ambitions.

“Canon law is something I have always been fascinated with,” says Ricigliano. “From there it merged into the process of an excommunication. I wanted to explore the political fallout of her getting excommunicated when she wants to become president, as well as what’s happening with the bishop (Lennix) who has gone to the next step because the church is very politically driven as well.”

Ricigliano’s mother first suggested that her son shoot his directorial debut at Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington.

“We had the ability to use the chapel and the church, the hallways, the high ceilings, the offices which were from a different era, the beautiful grounds. It was all there,” he says. “It was beautiful and magnificent.”

The number of ways in which Ricigliano is creative are endless. He is also an accomplished pop artist who has shown his work at galleries (one of his pieces adorns a set in “Godless”) and a musician. Some of his original songs can be heard in the film.

“I have a mantra: Create every day,” he says thoughtfully. “I try and do something every day and I look forward to it, whether it’s art, writing or playing guitar. Doing this has become ingrained in me. It’s a passion.”

Ricigliano’s next film is based on the play “The Court of Oyer and Terminer,” and is also set to star Lennix. The story is about a retired judge from Nassau County who lives in the city and has dementia. He hopes to shoot scenes in Manhasset and other nearby areas.

“Long Island is one of the greatest places to live on the planet,” he says excitedly as he looks to the future. “The nature, the history, the architecture, some of the court houses. The resources that we have and the people are magnificent. We worked with the Nassau County and the Suffolk County Film Commissions for ‘Godless’ and they were so helpful.”

Ricigliano hopes that “Godless,” which can be streamed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play, and Fandango, makes people want to talk.

“Any of the issues within can’t be one way or the other. People have certain beliefs that are instilled in them. In today’s society, a lot of times, people don’t want to listen. They just yell at each other. Hopefully this film will open up more of a dialogue. We’re all fallible. At the end of the day, the movie is about forgiveness and understanding. All I want is for people to walk out and say, ‘Okay. But I understand what the other person is saying.’”

‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’

Spring blooms with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Before you know it, we’ll be back on the beach; meanwhile Jimmy Kenny and his band keep the vibe going with their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/ backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds for over a decade, Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Jazzin’ with Wynton Marsalis

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, takes listeners on a thrilling ride with Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces. Hear fascinating new works composed and orchestrated by composers and Big Band leaders of today, including Miho Hazama, Darcy James Argue, Helen Sung, Jihye Lee. The concert also feature newly commissioned works by George DeLancey, Leo Steinriede, and Steven Feifke — that reflect the depth and breadth of the Big Band tradition. With music direction by Marsalis and Steven Feifke, expect an evening of fresh takes and exploratory sounds from the acclaimed orchestra. Feel the vibe of thrilling works that ignite the senses with spontaneity, virtuosity and an unwavering passion.

Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Photos courtesy Michael Ricigliano

Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix appear in “Godless,” which captures the collision of politics and faith.

Harry Lennix as Bishop Reginald Roland.

Director-writer Michael Ricigliano with Without a Net producers Elyssa Rabinowitz and Vincent Petrosini at the film’s premiere.

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‘Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!’

The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.

•Where: Museum Row, Garden City.

•Time: Also April 19, April 23-24, times vary

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

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) which publicly launched the movement. The direct follow-up to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.

•Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

•Time: Ongoing

•Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org

Little Learners’ Earth Day

Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with an Earth Day celebration. Families will enjoy a heartwarming fun-filled experience, with a reading of “Gifts from the Garbage Truck” by Andrew Larsen. Explore the importance of reusing, reducing, and recycling. With an Earthinspired craft project. For ages 2-5. Registration required.

•Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.

•Time: 10-11 a.m.

•Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Dragon Egg Workshop

The Whaling Museum invites families to explore the legends surrounding these fantastical sea creatures. Also create your own dragon egg with gilded seashells. No registration is required.

•Where: 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

•Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 367-3418

Jessie’s Girl

Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as 80s icons, backed by a dynamic band, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Tickets are $49.50, $37.50, $35, $25.

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LIMEHOF Long Island Filmmakers Series

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame screens Maria Capp’s “The Lady of The Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma.” Enjoy the Native American folklore thriller. LIMEHOF is also welcoming nominations of local film directors and movies for consideration to feature in their series.

•Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook.

•Time: 1 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 394-8387 or limusichalloffame.org

Art Explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Nassau County Museum of Art. Kids and their adult partners can talk about and make art together. Enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required.

•Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

•Time: noon-3 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org

Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt

Old Westbury Gardens invites families to celebrate the season. Enjoy a day of exploration strolling the gardens in search of colorful egg signs hidden throughout the grounds. Find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

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Genealogy Talk

Visit Farmingdale Public Library to find out how to discover your family story. Learn how to use the free tool FamilySearch to research your ancestors.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale.

• Time: 7-8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090

Library Jam Session

Massapequa Public Library hosts a jam session at its Bar Harbour Building. Bring an instrument and play music. All levels are welcome.

best value.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale.

• Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090

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Taste of Massapequa

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce invites all to Taste of Massapequa. Sample the cuisine of over participating restaurants. With raffles, entertainment, games and more. Registration required. $30 per person.

•Where: Wren Kitchen, 5500 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa.

• Time: 6-9 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 541-1443 or massapequachamber@gmail. com or massapequachamber.org

Movie matinee

•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

•Where: 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park.

•Time: 7-8:45 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 798-4607 ext. 6304 or massapequa. librarycalendar.com/event/ library-jam-session-22832

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Master Your Swing golf performance workshop

Join Sarah Conroy, a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Physical Therapist, at Farmingdale Public Library for an interactive workshop. She discusses swing mechanics, how to maximize distance and accuracy, and how to prevent injuries. This will be an interactive workshop so please wear comfortable clothing and bring your club.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale.

• Time: 7-8 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090

Smart Shopping for Teens

Farmingdale Public Library hosts a workshop for students in grades 6-8. Participants learn how to evaluate the credibility of advertising and to distinguish the

Massapequa Public Library shows “A Complete Unknown.” The biopic follows the then-unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan as he arrives with his guitar in New York City in 1961 and forges relationships with musical icons as he gains a public profile.

•Where: 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park

•Time: 1-3:30 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 799-0770.

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Spring Arts and Crafts Program

The Town of Oyster Bay offers its popular Toddler Arts and Crafts Program again this spring This six-week program includes classes at the Town’s Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Open to children ages 2-4. Space is limited to first come, first serve and registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

• Time: Ongoing

•Contact: (516) 797-7945, oysterbaytown.com/portal

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Notice of formation of Line of Pines, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/04/2025

Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to:

Line of Pines, LLC, 9 Suffolk Road, Island Park, NY  11558

Purpose: any lawful act.

25-136. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16, 23

Notice of formation of ELEVATION PARTNERS CONSULTING LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/25/2025

Office location, County of Nassau. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to:

ELEVATION PARTNERS CONSULTING LLC

179 Atlantic Ave, Hempstead NY 11550

Purpose: Financial Analysis and Bookkeeping Services.

25-130 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2, 9. 16

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-034025-108544 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1029 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at AK Hospitality Enterprises Inc. 25-190. 4/9. 16

Notice of formation of JUNK MASTERS PRO LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/22/2024 Office location, County of Nassau. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to:

The LLC, Jerome A Alessi 27 Williams Drive   Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Purpose: any lawful act.

25-139. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME Heyer Design, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 1/29/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Heyer Design, 221 Brixton Rd S, Garden City, NY 11530

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

25-185. 4/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5/7

Notice of Formation of Windswept Bay, LLC Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/16/25. Office: Nassau County, SSNY designated service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC, 12 Shorewood Dr., Bayville, NY, 11709. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25-191. 4/9, 16, 23, 30, 5/7, 14

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Peter Falci, Kim Falci, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 5, 2019, 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 May 12, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 287 North Delaware Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 52, Block: 527, Lot: 245. Approximate amount of judgment $800,575.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #009037/2013. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third-party check or cash will be accepted . Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-046203F00 84869

25-189 4/9, 16, 23, 30

Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ROOFING RESTORATION AT FARMINGDALE

HIGH SCHOOL SED No.: 28-05-2203-0-007-050

WELDON E. HOWITT MS - WEST SED

No.: 28-05-22-03-0010-032

WELDON E. HOWITT MS - EAST SED No.: 28-05-22-03-0001-032

CONTRACT G –

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK

Will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, at the Central Administrative Conference Room of Farmingdale UFSD, located at 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, at which time and place where all bids received will be publicly opened and read and where the identity of all offerers will be publicly disclosed.

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning Thursday, April 17th, 2025, as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom.com

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-845-651-3845, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to Farmingdale School District. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.

Please note REVplans (melville.h2mplanroom.com) is the designated location and means for

distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom. com Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: Roofin g Restoration at Farmingdale High School and Weldon E. Howitt Middle School.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable

to the FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for fortyfive (45) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid conference and walk through is scheduled for Monday, April 21st, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the project site. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the main entrance of Howitt Middle School Central Admin office located at 50 Van Cott Avenue, at which time they shall be escorted to the area of work. Following the walk through, bidders will continue onto Farmingdale High School. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention, and it reserves its right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, providing the required security who, to the Board’s satisfaction, meets the experience, technical, budget and all specification requirements and has references and responses from references that are deemed acceptable by the Board. The Board reserves the right to waive any irregularities and/or noncompliance with

the bid specifications for any bid or bids, or to reject any and all bids and re-advertise to invite new bids, or to accept the whole or part of any bid or bids from one or more Bidders, which in the Board’s judgement, is in the best interests of the School District.

By Order: Board of Education

April 16, 2025 Farmingdale Union Free School District Farmingdale, New York 11735 Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York 25-194. 4/16

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-25-109554 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-25-109544 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 198 Boardwalk Unit 9, Long Beach, NY 11561, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at Taco Jam III LLC. 25-196. 4/16, 23 undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 845 Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY 11510, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at LI Shamrock Inc. 25-195. 4/16, 23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWNS OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY AND BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, will be held in the Auditorium of the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, in said District on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1.   To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

2.    To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

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

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Aquatic Center of the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50

Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:          1.         To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. That the Farmingdale Youth Council Appropriation for fiscal year 2025-2026, as submitted, shall be approved and the requisite amount thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2028. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 2025-2026 school year for school purposes (the proposed budget) and the 2025-2026 Farmingdale Youth Council Appropriation budget will be made available, to any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning May 6, 2025, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York upon request, at school district offices, at the Farmingdale Public Library, and on the District’s website at www.farming-

daleschools.org, and at each school house in the District.

Albany Avenue Elementary School

Northside Elementary School

Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School

Woodwood Parkway Elementary School

Weldon E. Howitt Middle School Farmingdale High School AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report.  Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how 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 petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Educa-

Public Notices

tion shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, not later than April 21, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions for the Board of Education shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. Nominating petitions for the Board of Education must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2024 annual election).

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law.  If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election.  If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election.  All other persons who wish to vote must

register. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Farmingdale Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, by email to districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org or fax sent to (516) 756-6893. 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 24, 2025. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, by email to districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org or fax sent to (516) 756-6893. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue,

Farmingdale, New York 11735. 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 24, 2025. 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 a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025 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 20, 2025 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 §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 20,

2025, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2026, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said 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 election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 20, 2025. Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, located in the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, and on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.  The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by appointment, and at the polling place on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 21, 2025. Completed applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 21, 2025, 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 20, 2025.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom

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Continued from previous page 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 Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 20, 2025, 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. A challenge to an early mail ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot. 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 qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contract the District Clerk at 516-434-5023 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Board Policy, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the

Board of Education at the District Office, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 21, 2025. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 21, 2025; all 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 123 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer.  However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. 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

516-434-5023.

Dated:  Farmingdale, New York March 26, 2025

Public Notices

2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se exponen para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección de Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025.

By Order of the  BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE    FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT    Nassau & Suffolk Counties                                                                        Farmingdale, New York

Rosemarie Fullam, District Clerk 25-175. 4/2, 16, 30, 5/14

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE FARMINGDALE CIUDADES DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU Y BABILONIA CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Farmingdale de las Ciudades de Oyster Bay y los Condados de Babylon, Nassau y Suffolk, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito el martes, 13 de mayo de 2025 a las 8:00 p.m., hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

3. Para llevar a cabo cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifiquen.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, en el Centro Acuático de la Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, momento en el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar por máquina de votación en los siguientes elementos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20252026 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se aumente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Que se apruebe la Asignación del Consejo Juvenil de Farmingdale para el año fiscal 2025-2026, tal como se presentó, y se recaudará la cantidad requerida de la misma mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

3.Elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres años que comienzan el 1 de julio de 2025 y expiran el 30 de junio de 2028.

Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que una copia de la declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 20252026 para fines escolares (el presupuesto propuesto) y el presupuesto de Asignación del Consejo Juvenil de Farmingdale 2025-2026 estará disponible para cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. a partir del 6 de mayo, 2025, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York a pedido, en las oficinas del distrito escolar, en la Bib lioteca Pública de Farmingdale, y en el sitio web del Distrito en www. farmingdaleschools. org, y en cada escuela del Distrito.

Escuela Primaria de la Avenida Albany

Escuela Primaria Northside

Escuela Primaria

Saltzman East Memorial

Escuela Primaria

Woodwood Parkway

Escuela Intermedia

Weldon E. Howitt

Escuela Secundaria Farmingdale Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención.  Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total de la tasación en la lista de liquidación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está

exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en el rollo; (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 efecto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas.

El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran oficinas separadas y específicas; Los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación para la Junta de Educación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la resi-

dencia del candidato. Las peticiones de nominación para la Junta de Educación deben estar firmadas por al menos 50 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2024).

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes ya sea de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral.  Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección.  Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección.  Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Farmingdale solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org o fax enviado al (516) 756-6893. La solicitud de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 24 de abril de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Farmingdale, pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org o fax enviado al (516) 756-6893. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud original de boleta militar por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735. Para que a un votante militar se le emita una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boletas

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Continued from previous page militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de una boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las votaciones el 20 de mayo de 2025 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 recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibida a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 20 de mayo de 2025 y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma, con una fecha que se determina que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en la Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt,

50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo. celebradas en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial de distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en la elección escolar para la cual se prepare dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial de distrito que se celebre después del 20 de mayo de 2025. El registro se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en todos los días regulares durante los cuales la oficina del Secretario del Distrito está en funcionamiento, ubicada en la Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, y el martes 13 de mayo de 2025, entre las 4:00 p.m. y las 8:00 p.m., momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho registro, siempre que en ese momento se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicho Secretario de Distrito que tiene derecho a votar en dicha elec-

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ción para la cual se establece el registro. preparado.  El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en días laborables, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, con cita previa, y en el lugar de votación el día de la votación. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de marzo de 2025. Las solicitudes completadas no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del 21 de abril de 2025, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado.  Las boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleci-

ente, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia, y una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de votante anticipado por correo, estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el día 20 de mayo de 2025, día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado puede, después de examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. No se puede hacer una impugnación a una boleta de voto por correo anticipado sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto en ausencia. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes calificados con discapacidades que buscan información sobre el acceso a los lugares de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito al 516-4345023 para obtener

información sobre la accesibilidad.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con la Política de la Junta, cualquier referéndum o proposición para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o cualquier otra petición que la ley requiera que se indique en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario de Distrito de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 21 de marzo de 2025. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas pet iciones requeridas por la ley para ser declaradas en el Aviso de Reunión

Anual y Elección, debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 21 de abril. 2025; todas las peticiones deben ser mecanografiadas o impresas en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos 123 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante.  Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes cu-

alquier proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la proposición, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que buscan información sobre este Presupuesto, Votación y Elección en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito al 516-434-5023.

Fecha: Farmingdale, Nueva York 26 de marzo de 2025 Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA SINDICATO DE FARMINGDALE GRATIS

DISTRITO ESCOLAR Condados de Nassau y Suffolk Farmingdale, Nueva York

Rosemarie Fullam, Secretaria de Distrito 25-176. 4/2,16, 30, 5/14

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

•Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For more information, call 516-624-6333.

•The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information, call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631)789-2569.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call (631)-9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia. org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For information call (631) 789-2569.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

•Massapequa Fire District Monthly Work Session: 7:30 p.m., District Administration Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa. For more information, call 516-798-9849.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

•Nassau County Legislature meets at 1 p.m., Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola. For more information, call 516571-6200.

•Plainedge School District Board of Education Special Meeting, BOCES Vote: 7 p.m., Innovation Learning Center, Plainedge High School, 241 Wyngate Dr., Massapequa. For more information, call 516-992-7450. •Farmingdale School District Board of Education Meeting, Adopt BOCES Admin Budget: 8 p.m., Welden E. Howitt Middle School, 70 Vancott Ave., Farmingdale. For more information, call 516-434-5140.

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

Continued from previous page at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on or before March 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting which must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building on or before April 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; 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 35 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that election districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the election districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the polling place in each election district shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1 – Northeast Elementary School

• North by school district boundary line (Southern State Parkway)

• East by

school district boundary line (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue and Bayview Avenue)

• South by Long Island Rail Road

• West by School district boundary line (Carman Road)

• Being that part of the School District North of the Long Island Railroad Election District No. 2 – Amityville Memorial High School

• North by Long Island Rail Road

• East by school district boundary line (Amityville Village line)

• South by school district boundary line (Great South Bay)

• West by school district boundary line (Carman River and Carman Road)

• Being that part of the School District South of the Long Island Railroad

Dated: Amityville, New York March 26, 2025

By Order of the Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District Towns of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York

Lynn Larson, District Clerk 25-180. 4/2, 9, 16, 23

AVISO DE JUNTA ANUAL, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE AMITYVILLE (AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT) MUNICIPIO DE BABYLON, MUNICIPIO DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK Y, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO, de que va a llevar a cabo una audiencia presupues-

taria ante los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), Municipio de Babylon, Municipio de Oyster Bay, Condado de Suffolk y Condado de Nassau, Nueva York en Amityville Park Avenue Memorial Elementary, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, en dicho distrito el 7 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:30 pm, para la gestión de los siguientes asuntos tal y como faculta la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes elementos:

• Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

•Discutir todos los puntos que se establecen a continuación para ser sometidos a plebiscito mediante máquinas de sufragio para la votación y elección que se realizará el martes 20 de mayo de 2025.

•Tratar cualquier otro asunto debidamente presentado antes de la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y cualquier enmienda a ella.

Se pondrá a disposición de los residentes del distrito escolar una copia del presupuesto propuesto, previa solicitud, a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2025 inclusive durante el horario de atencion al publico habitual en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, Edificio de Administración Park North, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, fue incorporada la Sección

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495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, por la que se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su propuesta de presupuesto, un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor tasado total en el registro tributario final usado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, se enumeran todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas, identificadas por la autoridad legal, mostrando: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresado bien como una cantidad en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado 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 exención se publicará en alguno de los tablones de anuncios que tiene el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web administrado por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que la votación y elecciones anuales se llevarán a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm, en los dos distritos electorales, a saber, Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, Nueva York, cuando estarán abiertas las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos:

• Adoptar el presu-

puesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2025-2026 y autorizar que la cuota requerida del mismo se recaude mediante los impuestos sobre las propiedades sujetas a tributación en el distrito.

• Elegir dos miembros de la Junta de Educación de la siguiente manera:

• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Christopher Nehring, cuyo mandato expira el 20 de mayo de 2025

• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Wendy Canestro, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia del estado de cuenta con el importe necesario para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar durante 2025-2026, excluyendo el dinero público, durante las horas de atención al público, a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2025 inclusive, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos, en el Edificio de Administración de Park Avenue, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y en cada una de las siguientes escuelas:

Amityville Memorial High School

Edmund W. Miles

Middle School

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School

Northwest Elementary School

Northeast Elementary School

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes para nominar a los candidatos para los cargos en la Junta de Educación deberán

presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración de Park North,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York no más tarde del 21 de abril de 2025 entre el 9:00 am y 5:00 pm. Los puestos vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos independientes específicos, los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán indicar ninguna vacante especifica en la Junta para la que el candidato está nominado, deben estar dirigidas a la Secretaria del Distrito, deberán estar firmadas al menos por 35 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando a más de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del total de votantes que participaron en la elección anual previa); deberá indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada firmante y deberán indicar el nombre y el domicilio del candidato.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes para las papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario de atencion al publico en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025; Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas en la Secretaría del distrito al menos siete 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 designado en la solicitud de voto en ausencia . La Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las papeletas de voto en ausencia no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del martes 20 de mayo de 2025. El distrito no aceptará

solicitudes para papeletas de voto en aus encia más de 30 días antes de la elección.

La lista con las personas a las que se les ha emitido las papeletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para ser inspeccionada por los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York a partir y después del 15 de mayo de 2025 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el mismo día 20 de mayo de 2025, día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado puede, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito sobre la habilitación como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida a los inspectores electorales por la Secretaria del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación el día de la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que es necesario el registro en persona de los votantes conforme a la sección §2014 de la Ley de Educación o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante está registrado con anterioridad conforme a § 2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) y ha votado en alguna reunión anual o especial en dicho distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro años naturales, será elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado

y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral,será también apto para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar cualquier día lectivo antes de o el mismo día 15 de mayo de 2025 en las Oficinas del Distrito,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre y cuando él o ella cumplan con los requisitos de la Junta de Registro para tener el derecho de votar a partir de ese momento o en el futuro en las elecciones para las que se establece el registro. El registro así establecido de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio Administrativo de Park North, y se abrirá para poder ser inspeccionado por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo. 2025, entre las 9:00 A.M. Y las 4:00 P.M., de lunes a viernes, los días previos al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, con cita previa el sábado y en los centros de votación el mismo día de la votación. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria

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del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, 11701 por correo electrónico a llarson@ amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631) 5986586. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro, ya sea por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de inscripción en el registro de los votantes militares debe recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. el 24 de abril de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), pueden solicitar papeletas de voto para militares en la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, por correo electrónico a llarson@amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631)598-6586. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico.

Los militares que voten deben devolver la solicitud original de papeletas de voto para militares por correo o en persona a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Para que un votante militar re-

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ciba una papeleta de voto para militares, se debe recibir una solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares válida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de papeleta de voto para militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta de voto no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la papeleta de voto por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que el original de la papeleta de voto de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito en 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Las papeletas de votos de militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 mostrando un matasellos del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando el acuso de recibo de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de mayo de 2025 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se verifica no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se

reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 A.M. Y las 9:00 P.M., en Northeast Elementary School y Amityville Memorial High School, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la elección que se llevará a cabo en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda realizarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que, cualquier persona tendrá derecho de inscribir su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se demuestre que el o ella cumplen con los requisitos de dicha Junta de Registro otorgándole el derecho a votar en ese momento o en el futuro, en las elecciones de la escuela para las que se establece dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del 20 de mayo de 2025. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o cualquier otro asunto que sea sometido a votación en dicha elecciones, deberá presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en el Edificio de Administración de Park North, el mismo dia o antes del 21 de marzo a las 5:00 pm, hora vigente, excepto las peticiones relacionadas con una proposición que deba ser incluida en el avviso de la reunión anual que debe ser registrado en la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación el mismo dia o antes del 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 pm deberá

estar mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; deberá estar dirigido a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deberá estar firmado por al menos 35 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 2% del número total de votantes en la elección anual anterior); y deberá indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna proposición para presentar a los votantes cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las atribuciones de los votantes, ya que sería ilegal, o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica de los gastos incurridos mediante dicha propuesta, o cuando exista cualquier otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de las papeletas de votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que se han establecido distritos electorales en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los distritos electorales, adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar de votación en cada distrito electoral serán los siguientes: Distrito Electoral No. 1-Northeast Elementary School

•Al l Norte por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Southern State Parkway)

•Al este por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue y Bayview Avenue)

• Al Sur por Long Island Rail Road (Ferrocarril de LI)

• Al Oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman Road)

• Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al norte del Long Island Rail Road Distrito Electoral No.

2-Amityville Memorial High School

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Long Island Rail Road

•Al Este por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (línea de Amityville Village)

•Al Sur por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great South Bay)

•Al oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman River y Carman Road)

•Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al sur del Long Island Rail Road

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26 de marzo de 2025 Por orden de la Junta de Educación de la Amityville UFSD Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Nassau y Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

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Great gifts for moms from all walks of life

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day.

No two moms are the same, and though standards like flowers and greeting cards will always have a place on Mother’s Day, the following are some gift ideas that can put smiles on the faces of moms from all walks of life.

Bookworm

There’s no end to the gift options for mothers who love to curl up with a good book. Of course, some new books may delight Mom, but gifts that can improve the reading experience also merit consideration. For example, an ergonomic backrest reading pillow can make bedtime reading sessions more comfortable and ensure Mom’s neck and back get ample support as she reads the latest page-turner. A nightstand book holder also can be ideal for moms who can’t seem to keep track of their bookmarks.

Fitness enthusiast

Some moms simply love to get in a good workout. Shoppers whose mothers or wives love to break a sweat might want to look into home gym equipment, as many fitness enthusiasts transformed part of their homes into exercise areas during the pandemic. If that sounds like the mom on your shopping list, then a suspension training system won’t take up much room but can provide an intense, full-body workout. A new yoga mat, some wireless Bluetooth headphones or a compression stretching mat are some additional gifts that might make exercise-loving moms smile this Mother’s Day.

Traveler

Moms whose children still live under the same roof may not have much opportunity to travel, but empty nesters and grandmothers might. For such moms, a foldable, hanging travel bag can make it easy and convenient for mom to carry all of her toiletries and access them without taking up what’s often minimal hotel room counter space. For moms who want to document their excursions, a leather travel journal encourages them to note their experiences and gives them something they can revisit for years to come. Of course, some new luggage can make the perfect gift for newly retired moms who can’t wait to start visiting places on their travel bucket lists.

Businesswoman

Millions of moms manage to juggle the obligations of family life with a challenging career. Mother’s Day can be a great time to recognize that balancing act. A self-heating coffee mug can ensure Mom’s morning cup o’ joe doesn’t go cold as she traverses her way through a hectic morning routine. Another great gift is a charging mouse pad that can charge all of Mom’s devices even while she’s working. If you want to help Mom remain calm as she navigates her way through a day filled with personal and professional obligations, an essential oils diffuser can create a sense of relaxation on the most hectic of days.

No two moms are the same. Fortunately, great gifts can be found for moms from all walks of life this Mother’s Day.

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Because the majority of heat or cool transmission or loss of energy is through the windows, while the walls, floor and roof are more insulated, it’s most important to do something to prevent losing all that energy you’re paying to create. Whether it’s your air conditioning or your heat, the outside of your house, referred to simply as the “envelope,” is of critical importance to insulate, especially with ever-rising energy prices. While most building departments don’t require a permit for changing out the windows “in kind,” meaning in the same size and location, some will require a permit for any little thing, like sanding your floors or adding closets, and I’m not kidding, so it’s best to check their rules online, or call your local building department directly.

Another thing to be aware of is that changing windows can trigger fire safety escape rules, referred to as egress windows, and most up-anddown, or double-hung colonial windows don’t meet the requirement if you don’t have at least one window in every habitable room with a size of 5.7 square feet. The window must have a clear escape opening of 20 inches in width and a minimum height of clear opening of 24 inches. Remember that a large fire rescuer must be able to save you.

Triple pane is a great value, because you’re always losing costly energy, so the return on investment, especially if this is your long-term home, makes it well worth it. Windows lose the most energy at the edges, so the type of gasket joining the windows to the frame is critical. The most effective frames have insulation blocking, not just a thermal break in the frame. A thermal break is usually a thin gasket between the outside and inside frames. Adding insulation, instead of leaving open air spaces in the frame, saves more energy, so it’s important to look for.

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The Major League Baseball season is well underway. It’s been three weeks since the first pitch was thrown amid all the festivities of Opening Day. As a Brooklyn Dodgers fan since my youth, until they were hijacked from us to Los Angeles, and as a Mets fan since their creation in 1962, baseball has always been a major part of my life.

Love of the game was imparted to me by my father, and it’s something I share with my son and grandson. Whether it’s watching a Mets, Yankees or Long Island Ducks game or going to a local Little League game in Wantagh or Seaford, baseball definitely transcends generations.

What made this year’s Mets opening day more meaningful to me was the tribute to Mets legend Ed Kranepool, who died last year. To honor him, Mets players will wear a patch on their uniform sleeve emblazoned with his number 7 all season.

Kranepool was more than a guy who happened to play for the Mets. In so

many ways, he personified what New York baseball was all about. He was the real Mr. Met. Born and raised in the Bronx, he was signed by the Mets when he graduated from high school in 1962, and at age 17 actually played for them in their first season.

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Kranepool went on to play 18 seasons, appearing in more games than anyone in Mets history. His career included the peaks and valleys of Mets history. In the team’s first seven years, they didn’t have one winning season. Their horrific 1962 campaign, when they set the major league record for most losses, prompted Jimmy Breslin’s famous book “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”

n so many ways, he personified what New York baseball was all about.

But then, in 1969, the “Miracle Mets” shocked the baseball world by winning the World Series. Kranepool, who had suffered and persevered through the dark days, was not only playing on a championship team, but smashed a key home run off the Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of the Series. And in 1973 he was the team captain when the Mets won the National league championship and, in the World Series, took the mighty Oakland A’s to seven games. Throughout his career, Kranepool

remained a New Yorker, living in Nassau and Suffolk counties and opening a celebrated restaurant, the Dugout, in Amityville. He was also a fixture at countless Little League, charity and community events all over Long Island, and hosted batting and fielding clinics for kids.

Through the rest of his life after he retired from baseball, Kranepool suffered from diabetes and kidney disease, which progressively worsened, necessitating a toe amputation. Never once, though, did I hear him complain or bemoan his fate. After several false starts, he underwent a successful kidney transplant in 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ miracle season.

Though I was a fan of his from day one, I got to know Kranepool about 10 years ago. He was always a great guy to be with, whether at sports events or at lunch with friends. I particularly looked forward to and always enjoyed lunches with Ed, his Mets teammate Art Shamsky and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Fred Cambria.

It was a terrific experience just to sit and listen to their stories. What struck me the most was that none of them talk-

ed about their own heroics. It was always the other guy. So very different from so many of today’s ego-driven athletes. And I’ll always remember that Kranepool was one of the very first to call me after I had successfully stomach cancer surgery two years ago.

He died last September, from cardiac arrest apparently brought on by the years of diabetes and kidney disease that preceded the kidney transplant. His death was mourned by generations of New York baseball fans.

I focus on Kranepool here because he personified, for me, what baseball in particular and sports in general should be all about, and how they can be lessons for life. Give it your best shot in good times and bad. Don’t panic or complain when life takes a bad turn, or be arrogant when things break your way and you’re on top of the heap.

I think those lessons are especially relevant today, when too many parents put too much pressure on kids to win, forgetting the admonition that it’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. If you play hard and give it your best shot, you’ll be a winner in life, no matter what the scoreboard says.

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

America could really use a few honest words

Words, words and more words. Everything we do every day is connected to the use of words and their meaning. Shakespeare’s Hamlet spends a lot of time complaining about words. In “My Fair Lady,” Eliza Doolittle expresses her frustration with excess talking and her desire for action.

I relate the use of words to the political arena, where I spent a great deal of my life. In our history books, public officials gain notoriety by using memorable words.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt soothed a fearful nation with promises that America would go to war and win it. Great Britain’s prime minister, Winston Churchill, lacking enough troops and ammunition, uplifted his nation with his brilliant use of words. If I asked you to remember some of the greatest words from President Ronald Reagan, you might say, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” President

Bill Clinton was believable when he told the voters that he felt their pain. President Barack Obama was elected on the promise of change.

President Trump has used the word “tariff” with enormous frequency, but after major drops in the markets, even he may temporarily realize that the word is toxic.

TThis month’s economic crisis is a good example of how politicians fail to talk to the average consumer in simple terms. When the stock market takes a dramatic plunge, stockholders and pensioners get nervous about their long-term economic fate. Over the past few weeks, there wasn’t one person who consistently crafted a message that could soothe the millions of people who were on edge.

but he may not be the right person to talk to the American public, because he is known to change his mind often, and has already said so.

Most people don’t understand how pure partisan politics emerges when there are complex fiscal headaches and multiple talking heads.

he Wall Street crisis may be on hold, but does the White House have a plan?

An example of the confusion is the back-and-forth between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, the president’s voice on tariffs. Recently Musk referred to Navarro as being “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Navarro referred to Musk as a “car assembler.” If these two people are supposed to be the economic face of the administration, which one should the public trust?

To add to the boiling pot, there’s Vice President J.D. Vance, who has found ways to throw dynamite into a Washington crowd. While his boss is trying to find a working strategy against Chinese tariffs, Vance, who comes from so-called hillbilly country, said, “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture.” China is our Number 2 lender. With all these crazy intra-party fights going on, one would think the Democrats would be delighting in the bloodbath. Instead, they seem to be suffering from some kind of vocal paralysis, and are unable to find a few key players to articulate the case that the MAGA party is floundering. The United States is currently in a state of total confusion, thanks to the confusing words coming from the Republicans and the silence of the Democratic lambs.

The Wall Street crisis may be on hold, but there are no assurances that the White House has a real long-term plan. One of the underlying problems right now is that there are no assurances that anyone will emerge who will be a credible voice, able to keep the nation calm. The president has promised to negotiate with multiple nations on trade issues,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is widely respected on Wall Street, but at the height of last week’s turmoil in the markets he was telling us that “things are going to be just fine.”

This should be alarming to all Americans, because it appears there’s no one person who is capable of uttering the words that investors need to keep their collective blood pressure under control.

For now, we’ll have to hope that the country doesn’t free-fall into a recession. We could use a few words from somebody out there who’s never heard of Pinocchio.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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Earth Day isn’t just a date. It’s a turning point.

april 22 might not jump out on your calendar like a holiday or a long weekend, but maybe it should. On Earth Day, which has been around for over 50 years, we are urged us to pay attention to the natural world — the land we walk around on, the air we breathe, the oceans that surround us and the future we’re shaping.

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And let’s be honest: The future of our environment is looking a little shaky right now.

Extreme weather, rising sea levels, shrinking green spaces — even here in our own communities, we’re feeling the effects. Unseasonal heat waves, water restrictions, and poor air quality brought on by summer wildfires aren’t some abstract global issue. They’re right here at home.

Long Island has at times been a case study of why Earth Day is important.

After Hurricane Sandy, many residents whose homes were flooded had to rebuild, and they aimed to mitigate future damage by raising their homes and, where possible, strengthening bulkheading. Some built seawalls, and in some cases municipalities rebuilt roadways to reduce the impact of flooding.

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Despite the evidence that the earth’s climates are changing, however, Earth Day too often comes and goes without much more than a passing mention. That needs to change, because the day isn’t just about planting trees or switching off the lights for an hour. It’s about recognizing the power of collective local action — and that starts with us.

That’s why this Earth Day, we encourage everyone in our communities to show up and get involved. There are countless ways to make a difference, and many of them are happening right in your backyard.

There is an event focused on recycling in Long Beach on April 26, and a celebration of tree planting in Amityville that same day. And there will be a number of beach cleanups, including one in Atlantic Beach on April 27. Last weekend in Lakeview, more than 50 people planted flowers at the train station and collected litter in the business district.

Join a community cleanup at a park or along a river trail. Volunteer with a local conservation group. Support farmers markets and businesses that use sustainable practices. Start a compost bin. Cut back on single-use plastics. Attend a

town council meeting and ask about green initiatives. Plant something — even if it’s just one flower or herb on your windowsill.

The point isn’t to do it all. It’s to do something.

And when a bunch of people do something together, momentum builds. The ripple effect is real. Small acts pile up into cultural shifts. And when those shifts start to take root in towns like ours, they grow into the kind of broad environmental awareness that leads to lasting policy, cleaner spaces and stronger communities.

Let’s move past the idea that one person can’t make a difference. You can. You do. And when you team up with a few friends, a group, or a neighborhood? That’s how change begins.

So don’t let Earth Day pass by like just another date on the calendar. Take a moment to step outside and look around. And then, do one thing for the Earth. Just one.

Because the more we treat this planet like it matters, the more likely we can preserve everything about it that we know and love. Next Tuesday, let’s do more than acknowledge Earth Day. Let’s take it personally.

In her letter in last week’s issue, “Why so much opposition to the president?” Pat King asked a question that demands a response. “Can judges overrule the president of the United States?”

The answer, of course, is not only yes, but it’s their responsibility to do so when the president goes beyond the scope of the law. The day judges can no longer do that, or choose not to, is the day democracy ends. Hundreds of our judges are now being threatened with harm to themselves and their families for upholding their oaths to defend the constitutional requirement to check presidential and legislative power.

What follows the rule of law is the rule of predation and fear, and that’s why there is so much opposition to this would-be tyrant.

BrIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

D’Esposito will fit right in in wasteful Washington

To the Editor:

Former U.S. rep. Anthony D’Esposito seems hellbent on bringing the Town of Hempstead’s hiring practices to Washington, whether it’s in Congress or

as inspector general in the Department of Labor. Hempstead is notorious for wasting tax dollars on high-salaried political appointments. So of course, former Councilman D’Esposito thought nothing of hiring his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter to work for him in Congress, which, unlike the town, has actual labor laws against such practices. Given the qualifications of all of

President Trump’s appointees, however, appointing someone who openly violated labor laws to the position of inspector general overseeing the Labor Department shouldn’t surprise anyone. And there is no expectation that D’Esposito will investigate waste and abuse in the department.

Not surprisingly, it didn’t take long for D’Esposito to confirm his reputation

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Carol Meyer Yannacone, L.I.’s environmental crusader

Carol Annia Meyer Yannacone and Victor J. Yannacone Jr. were more than a married couple for many decades — they were a Long Island-based team in the environmental movement here and beyond. Sadly, Carol died earlier this year, at age 90.

“My wife of 66 years passed away,” Victor emailed the couple’s many friends. “She was an extraordinary woman who did much for many and she will be sorely missed.” Indeed, she will be.

One of their important crusades was a legal challenge in the mid-1960s of the spraying of the pesticide DDT by the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Commission. The commission had for decades been dousing wetlands with massive amounts of DDT.

In 1965, Carol, a science teacher, came upon a huge fish kill in Upper Yaphank Lake. She had grown up near the lake, and swam in its waters. Victor, with a law practice based in Patchogue,

where the Yannacones also lived, brought a class action lawsuit in Supreme Court in Suffolk County. Its lead plaintiff: his wife.

The Long Island History Journal relates, in an article titled, “Long Island Women Preserving Nature and the Environment,” that the lawsuit was later to be dismissed in Supreme Court, but it “won while losing” by “publicizing the problem” as “Suffolk County suspended, then banned DDT.” Then, “New York State banned DDT in 1970 … and DDT was banned nationwide in 1972.”

this intrepid science teacher and her husband, Victor, took on all kinds of polluters.

Out of this battle came the Environmental Defense Fund, based for many years on Long Island, in East Setauket, and now an international organization headquartered in Manhattan. “EDF was Carol’s idea,” said Victor. “She conceived the idea in Atlantic City at a meeting of the Audubon Society” at which Victor gave what became noted as the “Sue The Bastards Speech.” She and Victor were two of the 10 founders who signed the certificate of incorporation of the EDF.

The initial judge in the DDT case was D. Ormonde Ritchie, and it was in his court that what became the legal

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for labor law abuse. He approved giving the deputy secretary of labor, the man tasked with cutting federal funds to local libraries and museums, 24-hour security detail.

Despite the White House’s claims to the contrary, government spending since Trump’s inauguration is $154 billion more than during the same period last year. Between Trump’s golf days, which have cost taxpayers roughly $30 million since January, and D’Esposito approving unwarranted $2 million security details, the waste and abuse committed by the Trump administration, while taking a chainsaw to agencies that provide critical services, is unconscionable.

This cavalier attitude that our tax dollars are theirs for the taking must stop in Washington, and in Nassau County.

CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club

The devil is in the details

To the Editor:

The big things in the Trump administration are so appalling that it’s hard to wrap your mind around them. The little things sometimes fall through the cracks. For example, a friend noted the frequency of the alliterative “trust in

term “environmental law” was born. Justice Ritchie “was asked by the attorney for the county, ‘What’s the basis for this lawsuit?’” Yannacone recalled. Then “the judge turned to me and asked, ‘Where should your adversary look this up?’ I said, ‘Try environmental law.’”

The New York Times and other media covering the case described this as a new concept in law, which since then has become the name used globally for a legal specialty.

Another important case that Victor and Carol were involved in was litigation over the use of the herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. In 1979, Yannacone filed a lawsuit against the chemical companies that manufactured Agent Orange.

Meanwhile, an essay on the Yannacone law firm’s website details, “Carol Annia Yannacone listened to and counseled the Vietnam combat veterans dying from the illness and disease resulting from their exposure to dioxin … But it was not just the veterans who looked to Carol for counsel and support, it was their wives, girlfriends, parents, and children.

“Carol,” it continues, “conducted intake interviews on more than 3,295 individual veterans, opened and managed their claim files, consulted with doctors and expert witnesses throughout the country and helped develop and maintain the CHAOS (Case Histories of Agent Orange Survivors) from which the information used to negotiate the [1984 $180 million Agent Orange] settlement was ultimately derived.”

The Yannacones traveled several years ago to Hawaii to visit their son, Victor III, for Thanksgiving. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, “and we were quarantined … We never got home … So now we’re stuck here in paradise,” Victor was telling me over the phone from Maui in 2022. And, in his mid-80s, with arthritis, “I don’t want to get on an airplane” with this condition and fly back. So they remained in paradise.

Carol died in a hospice in Maui on Feb. 23. She is survived by Victor; their son, Victor III; a daughter, Claire Yannacone, of Patchogue, a science teacher in Riverhead; and three grandchildren. And by good environmental works over many decades.

Carl Grossman is a professor of journalism at SUNY Old Westbury, host of the TV program “Enviro Close-Up with Karl Grossman” and the author of six books.

Framework by Tim Baker

Trump” phrase the White House press secretary keeps slipping into press conferences.

Or the fact that the president of the United States called his own people “yippy” for gasping in horror as their savings plummeted — not to mention watching him manipulate the stock market like a toy.

But I heard something on the news that I found so chilling that I can’t stop thinking about it: In response to a request for evidence for deporting a U.S. resident, Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded in a memo that he can deport anyone he wants. A terrifying message, yes, but I can’t stop thinking about responding with a memo to a judicial request, dismissing not only the request, but the entire judicial system and branch of government. Just waving them away like someone soliciting you to buy something cheap and tawdry. The disdain is breathtaking.

A confluence of events — Trump’s inexplicable popularity and infallibility in the eyes of a great deal of the country; the Republican majority in both the Senate and the House — have allowed Project 2025 not just to come to fruition, but to flourish. We must do something other than watch in horror from the sidelines as our entire system of government is dismantled before our eyes. Our Founding Fathers may have been imperfect, but they created a brilliant

system of government with three equal branches, which both support and check each other, and consequently give the people the power.

If power is consolidated in the executive branch, we will witness the death

of democracy. We can’t let the devil — speaking literally and figuratively — win here.

At the Lions Club egg hunt at Halls Pond Park — West Hempstead

karL grossman

NELLA DAWN CASALINO Woodmere

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