Massapequa Herald 04_23_2025

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Oyster Bay offering free seminars on boating safety ahead of season

With the boating season fast approaching, Oyster Bay Town officials are urging residents to ensure they’re prepared — and compliant with new state requirements — by enrolling in free boating safety seminars offered across the town.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced the seminars, which will be taught by the town’s Bay Constable Unit and cover essential topics such as safe vessel operation, boating regulations, and the responsibilities of boat ownership.

The effort follows the full implementation of Brianna’s Law, which as of Jan. 1, requires all motorized vessel operators in New York State — regardless of age — to have and carry a valid boating safety certificate. The law is named in memory of Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old St. James girl who died in a 2005 boating crash near Fire Island. It was signed into law in 2019 and phased in over five years based on operator age.

“I think it’s great,” said Gina Lieneck, Brianna’s mother and a longtime advocate for the legislation, at a recent press conference on the subject. “We are at the five-year phase now, and everybody has to be educated. I think it’s going to make a big difference on the waterways.”

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 3,844 reported boating incidents in 2023, resulting in 564 deaths, 2,126 injuries, and approximately $63

million in property damage. The National Boating Safety Council stresses the importance of preparedness and the proper use of safety equipment for all types of recreational boating.

“Boating is a cherished activity in our town, and safety must always come first,” Saladino said.

“These seminars are an excellent way for residents to stay informed, comply with state law, and ensure that eve-ryone can enjoy our waterways safely.”

Upcoming Boating Safety Seminars:

• Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park Community Cen-ter, 451 Unqua Rd., Massapequa Park

• Sunday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

Participants must be at least 10 years old to register. While the seminars are free, advance registration is required. Adults (18 and older) pay a $10 fee to receive a permanent boating safety certificate from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. There is no fee for those under 18.

To register, visit oysterbaytown.com/safeboating.

For additional information, call (516) 677-5350 or visit the state boating safety site at parks.ny.gov/ boating/safety-courses.aspx

TOBAY Board reviewing bid to reopen Manor East, once-popular catering hall

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

The Oyster Bay Town Board reviewed an application to reopen the long-shuttered Manor East Catering Hall at 201 Jerusalem Ave. in Massapequa. The application, presented April 8, was submitted by Escube LLC, which purchased the property in April 2021.

Manor East was once a popular venue for weddings, baptisms, sweet sixteens and other celebrations, particularly among families of police officers and firefighters. It operated from 1970 until its sudden closure on June 13, 2013, an abrupt shutdown that left many families scrambling to find alternative event spaces.

Escube seeks to “restore the property to its former glory,” according to Eric W. Snipas, the attorney who represented Escube before the board. The site includes a 1.04-acre parcel with about 462 feet of frontage on Jerusalem Avenue. The building features two stories totaling 12,857 square feet and a basement to be used for storage.

Snipas, of Greenberg Traurig, told board members the property has significantly deteriorated since closing, noting issues with trespassing, vandalism, water damage and

general neglect.

He also said the company has engaged with the community, hosting meetings with residents on Feb. 5, 2023, and July 21, 2024.

Parking emerged as a key concern during the hearing. Snipas noted the proposal includes 70 parking spaces — one more than required by town regulations — and that valet parking would be common during larger events. However, Councilmen Lou Imbroto and Steve Labriola raised concerns about valet cars spilling onto nearby residential streets such as North Central Avenue and North Manhattan Avenue. Imbroto also questioned parking arrangements for staff and band members.

Snipas said Escube had already approached the adjacent office building’s owner to explore overflow parking options.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino emphasized the importance of Escube meeting with North Massapequa Fire Department commissioners and chiefs to discuss parking logistics and safety. He said the town is “very pro-business,” but added, “no matter what the issue is, our residents come first.”

Snipas also submitted letters from residents in support

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Photo Courtesy Gerry Corrigan

The following incidents have been reported by the Nassau County Police Departments’ 7th and 8th precinct and other local police and emergency services units.

MAN CHARGED IN DANGEROUS DRIVING INCIDENT

Massapequa: Nassau County police arrested a Roosevelt man Monday night following a reckless driving incident in Massapequa, authorities said.

According to detectives, officers with the department’s Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team (CIRRT) observed a 2011 Ford Mustang traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway at about 10:35 p.m. The driver was seen cutting across three lanes of traffic without signaling near the intersection of Old Sunrise Highway.

When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle pulled into the parking lot at 5500 Sunrise Highway. Police said the driver then activated a device that concealed the car’s rear license plate before fleeing eastbound on Merrick Road.

Officers had already obtained the license plate number and responded to the address listed on the vehicle’s registration. The vehicle was located nearby, and the driver — identified as Keven Pineda, 18, of 7 W. Roosevelt Ave. — was arrested without further incident.

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Pineda is charged with first-degree tampering with public records, tampering with physical evidence, reckless driving and multiple vehicle and traffic law infractions.

He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead.

PETIT LARCENY

Farmingdale: The owner of a vehicle that was parked at The Jefferson at Farmingdale, 180 Atlantic Ave., called police at 8 a.m. to report that sometime be-

tween April 14 and 15, someone broke into his vehicle and removed an assortment of personal items.

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

Farmingdale: Nassau Police arrested

and charged Andrew Skoblicki, 46 of Farmingdale with driving while intoxicated on April 13. The arrest was made at the intersection of Clinton and South Front streets at 9:30 p.m.

TOBAY Board reviews application to reopen Manor East catering hall

Manor East in its heyday.

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The board reserved its decision and will keep the record open for 30 days.

Keven Pineda

Volunteer fire departments are hosting ‘Light

a statewide weekend event to boost local memberships

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Volunteer fire departments across New York state will open their doors to the public this weekend, April 26–27, as part of the 16th annual RecruitNY campaign, an effort aimed at boosting volunteer membership in local fire departments.

The statewide event is being organized by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY).

As part of the campaign, FASNY will also relaunch its “Light Up NY Red” initiative to raise awareness about the need for volunteer firefighters. From April 21-27, residents, businesses, landmarks and government buildings are being encouraged to display red lighting to support the effort.

“We are hoping that all New Yorkers will help us shine the ‘light’ red for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters across the state this April,” said FASNY President Eugene Perry. “FASNY is working with state and local officials to get some of New York’s biggest landmarks involved in this program again this year. It would be great to see even more participation in support of this initiative, and to help departments gain more volunteers.”

W“Young people join, but then go to college, get married and move away simply because they can’t afford to live on Long Island,” he added. “We have to do whatever we can to address this issue and keep volunteerism alive.”

Kevin McFlynn, president of the Nassau County Firefighters Association, echoed those concerns.

“To me the biggest problem is affordability here in Nassau,” McFlynn said. “Nassau is a very expensive place to live, which means that most people have to have two jobs and don’t have the time to give to be a volunteer.”

He added that times have changed, noting: “It’s not like when a local businessman could hear the fire alarm, lock his doors and go serve the community — that’s just not something they can do anymore.”

e are hoping that all New Yorkers will help us shine the ‘light’ red for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters across the state this April.

Notable landmarks that participated in last year’s campaign included Niagara Falls State Park, the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University, and several county and municipal buildings in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

EUGENE PERRY President, FASNY

“These lights symbolize FASNY’s commitment to a tradition of community and a sense of camaraderie, and we are very grateful for the support,” Perry said.

Volunteer fire departments statewide continue to face such challenges as declining membership and increasing emergency call volumes. According to FASNY, New York has about 40,000 fewer volunteer firefighters than it did two decades ago. Economic pressures, time constraints and other lifestyle demands have made recruiting and retaining volunteers more difficult.

Volunteer firefighters respond to a variety of emergencies, including fires, medical calls, vehicle accidents, downed power lines and lithium battery incidents. Officials say increasing the volunteer ranks is essential to maintaining public safety.

“We need to attract and maintain volunteers in order to provide adequate protection for our communities,” said Scott A. Thebold, president of the S.C. Firefighters Association and a member of the Yaphank Fire Department. “The problem is that we get many who volunteer, we train them, and then they leave, primarily because of the lack of affordable housing on Long Island.”

McFlynn emphasized the urgency of bringing in new recruits, saying that many departments rely on aging volunteers.

“I can’t do what I did when I was 20 years old, like climb ladders and drag hoses,” he said. “I hope the RecruitNY campaign encourages more people to participate and volunteer.”

FASNY is encouraging communities to share their support for the “Light Up NY Red” campaign on social media using the hashtag #LightUpNYRed. Photos and captions can also be emailed to photos@fasny.com for possible inclusion in Volunteer Firefighter magazine and on FASNY’s social media platforms. For more information about RecruitNY or to find a participating fire department, visit www.recruitny.org

Local participating Fire Departments

NORTH AMITYVILLE

April 26 & 27: noon to 4 p.m.

601 Broadway, Amityville

For information call 631-789-5285

SEAFORD

April 27: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2170 Southard Ave., Seaford

For information call 516-679-6560

WANTAGH

April 26: 11 a.m., to 2 p.m.

2995 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh

For information call 516-785 0180

Statistics on volunteer firefighters in the United States

• According to the US Fire Administration, usfa.fema.gov, there are 1,054,400 active career volunteer and paid per call firefighters representing almost 87 percent of the registered departments’ personnel in the United States.

• Approximately 93 percent of New York’s 1,700 fire departments are volunteer based. opengovny. com/fire-department

• A report by FASNY, noted that New York State’s nearly 100,000 volunteer firefighters save taxpayers $3.87 billion annually in salary and benefits, and potential debt service.

• Property taxes across the state would rise on average 26.5 percent to cover the added costs (taxes would rise between 3.3 percent and 123 percent depending on the county), which would include hiring firefighters and acquiring equipment and buildings.

• The report also found that fire response times across the state are getting better due to the recent addition of more than 20,000 volunteer firefighters through the SAFER grant.

The full report can be found at www.fasny.com/economicstudy

Firefighters in New York State are eligible for significant benefits, including:

• Free training and equipment.

• Tax breaks and essential insurance coverage under the Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law (VFBL).

• Scholarships and tuition reimbursement for college.

• Opportunity to learn and build your resume.

•A sense of pride and a flexible schedule for work-life balance.

•An opportunity for career growth and some financial aid.

Courtesy Jeff Belschwinder, Sidewinder Fire Photography.

Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift & Treasures Grand Opening May 1, in Huntington

A wonderful way to start May! The official grand opening and Huntington Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Last Hope Animal Rescue’s new Thrift & Treasures Shop, located at 310 New York Ave., will take place Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m.

To celebrate the occasion, customers will receive an additional 10% off all purchases — on top of regular weekly sales — from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that day.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

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The Thrift & Treasures Shop supports Last Hope’s mission to rescue and place orphaned dogs and cats, while also funding public outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. After three and a half years at a nearby location, Last Hope relocated to this larger, more visible storefront (across from the former Book Revue) in February.

Founded in Huntington 44 years ago by two women determined to save dogs at the local town shelter, Last Hope has grown significantly from its humble beginnings of foster homes and vet boarding. Today, the nonprof-

it boasts more than 400 volunteers, operates an Adoption Center at 3300 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh, and partners with four satellite cat adoption sites inside retail stores.

More than 30 volunteers currently run the new thrift shop — with room for more helping hands.

Last Hope rescues pets from Long Island, impoverished areas of the southern U.S., and Puerto Rico. Each year, the group finds homes for approximately 500 cats and 300 dogs, while improving the lives of thousands more through low-cost spay/neuter vouchers and TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) clinics.

Flea Market Roots

Over the past three decades, Last Hope built a loyal following through monthly flea markets hosted at two Nassau County churches. Jewelry was always the biggest draw. When the COVID-19 pandemic made church spaces unavailable, Last Hope opened a small thrift store in 2021. What began as a “Cocker Spanielsized” space quickly grew into a “St.

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Bernard-sized” need. The new location offers room to display a wide variety of high-quality, donated merchandise in a safe, appealing environment — especially important as rescue expenses, particularly veterinary care, continue to rise.

The Magic of Thrifting for a Cause

The thrift shop is more than a retail outlet — it’s a mission-driven marketplace. Donated items find new homes, while proceeds support homeless pets. Designer handbags, costume jewelry, and vintage décor are transformed into food, heartworm treatments, and surgeries for animals in need.

Thrifting through a nonprofit like Last Hope is recycling at its best. Donations stay out of landfills while fueling rescue efforts.

Donations With a Story

Many donors and customers are longtime supporters or pet adopters. Visitors often share updates about their Last Hope pets, sometimes recognizing them from Facebook posts. As the organization’s social media writer, I can pull up archived photos from their pet’s adoption day.

Some items arrive with unique provenance. One woman, who adopted a Last Hope dog, donated a handmade monkey doll given to her by an FAO Schwarz employee — a patient of her late father, who was a doctor. The charming stuffed animal sold immediately after the story was shared.

The shop’s inventory includes designer handbags, home décor, holiday decorations, costume jewelry, qual-

ity clothing and shoes, pet supplies, housewares, and an ever-changing selection of rare finds.

Refreshments will be served during the ribbon cutting from 5 to 6 p.m. Thrift & Treasures regular hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted during business hours at the Huntington shop and the Wantagh Adoption Center. For more information, call 631-671-2588. Follow us online: Facebook:@lasthopeincthriftshop Instagram: @lasthopenythriftshop

Car Show Long Island, April 27

The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting Car Show Long Island on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Show gates open at 8 a.m., and a rain date is scheduled for May 3.

The event will feature a food truck, vendors and displays, and awards will be given for each class.

To register, please 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, please call (516) 797-4121.

TOBAY Beach is located at Ocean Parkway, Massapequa.

The front window and sign for the new Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift & Treasures shop in Huntington.

Herald gala celebrates L.I.’s top lawyers

Legal excellence and community service are honored at Heritage Club gathering of 300

By Brian Norman

Some of Long Island’s top attorneys were honored for their professional achievements and community contributions at the 2025 Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards Gala at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on April 8.

More than 300 people attended the gala, where 50 of Long Island’s top attorneys, nominated by their peers, were recognized for their professional excellence and dedication to their communities.

Before the awards ceremony, attorneys gathered for a cocktail hour, where they had the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow honorees and colleagues.

Stuart Richner, president and CEO of Richner Communications Inc., opened the ceremony by thanking all of those who were in attendance for their dedication to their professions and the people they serve. “Lawyers are pivotal in navigating business and personal matters, and we admire the commitment that our honorees have to their clients and all of the institutions they serve,” Richner said.

He added that a portion of the proceeds from the gala would be donated to the WE CARE fund, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association. The gala attracted representatives from law firms across Long Island. Among those honored were Minevich Law Group, Villacorta Law Group, JAG Law Group, Schroder & Storm LLP, and Meyer Suozzi Attorneys at Law.

Thomas A. Kenniff, a criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Raiser & Kenniff P.C., was the keynote speaker. He detailed his high-profile defense of Marine veteran Daniel Penny last year, when the Long Island native was acquitted of homicide charges stemming from a fatal subway confrontation with a man who had a history of violent behavior.

Kenniff said he was humbled to speak in front of the gala honorees, and honored to be recognized by his peers as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.

“It’s very humbling, and it’s difficult to speak and be recognized by a crowd of this caliber,” he said. “You look around the room and see first-class attorneys, household names in the legal industry, and you can’t help but ask yourself, ‘Why me?’ It’s a tremendous honor.”

Nicholas Papain, director and managing member of Sullivan Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo P.C., was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Papain, who has spent his entire career with the firm since joining it in 1978, has been a personal injury lawyer for 47 years. He has represented families of first responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and played a key role in securing a $700 million settlement for rescue and recovery workers.

“I represent people who have been

Hundreds attended to celebrate award winners recognition.

catastrophically injured, and offer them, through our work for them, some financial security for the losses that they have suffered,” Papain said. “It’s a huge honor, I am very humbled by it, I am very appreciative of it, and I am fortunate to be in this position.”

Other honorees included Svetlana Minevich, of the Minevich Law Group, named top health care attorney; Eduardo M. Villacorta, of Villacorta Law Group, recognized as top immigration attorney; and Marjorie Mesidor, of Mesidor PLLC, honored as top employ-

ment discrimination attorney. Mesidor said that to be recognized for what she does drives her to do well. “To be recognized for the work that you are doing is always a great motivator, particularly in times like these, where you feel like there is a lot going on in our country both socially and politically and in the legal field,” Mesidor said. “So this helps to put a little gas in your tank, so to speak, and encourages me to keep going.”

Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP was among the firms with multiple members

The Schroder and Strom, LLP team, Allison Brewi (left), Nicolette MainiMoligano, Robert Goldstein, Esq., Edward Mohlenhoff, Esq., Anthony Forzaglia, Esq., Honorees Joseph C. Packard, Esq. and Christopher P. Byrnes Esq., Jeremy May, Esq., Asad Jilani, Michael Spellman, Esq. (right).

honored, and was recognized as the Top Law Firm on Long Island for the seventh consecutive year. Managing Partner Joseph G. Milizio said that it was a great feeling to receive the award at this point in his career.

“This award is an honor, and it means that I am at a stage in my career where I am able to be recognized for the things that I have done,” he said, “and that is a great feeling.”

For a full list of honorees and to view more pictures please visit: RichnerLive. com/toplawyerawards.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Deborah A. Kelly, Esq. from Mejias, Milgrim, Alvarado, & Lindo, P.C.

Marjorie Mesidor from Mesidor PLLC.

Platinum Sponsor, Eduardo M. Villacorta, Esq. from Villacorta Law Group.

Courtesy Nixon Peabody

Allan Cohen (left), Honorees, Ashley Mistretta, Neil Diskin, and Christopher J. Moro (right) pose for photo representing their firm, Nixon Peabody LLP.

Honorable Joseph Spinola from Resolute Systems, LLC.

Anthony A. Nozzolillo Esq. accepts his award for Real Estate Law.

Jason A. Greenberg, Esq. from JAG Law Group.

Laurette D. Mulry accepts her award for her work with Legal Aid of Suffolk County, Inc.

Matthew T. McDonough, Esq. CRE accepts his award for Municipal Law.

Charles Skop from Meyer Suozzi, English, and Klein, P.C.

Ellen N. Savino from Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC.

Neil Diskin Esq. from Nixon Peabody.

Kathryn C. Cole from Greenberg Traurig.

Michael S. Amato from Ruskin Mosco Faltischek, P.C.

Platinum Sponsor, Svetlana Minevich from Minevich Law Group, P.C.

Amy E. Bedell from Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

The Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP team, Roy Schwartz (left), Joseph Trotti, Katherin Valdez-Lazo, Theresa DeStasio, Honorees Joseph G. Milizio and Kristine Garcia-Elliott, Helen L. Tuckman, and Philip Hornberger. (right).

Nicholas Papain from Sullivan, Papain Block McManus Coffinas & Cannavo, P.C.

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West Hempstead Senior Lacrosse

TO SAY POIROT is off to an incredible start would be an understatement. A year after leading Nassau County in goals with 74 to go along with 25 assists, she’s set a torrid pace so far and has the Rams at 4-3 entering this week’s action. She scored their last seven goals April 2 in a 13-11 victory over Freeport and has a county leading 41 goals and 53 points. In 2023 as a sophomore, she scored 45 times to rank amoung Nassau’s best.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 24

Softball: Freeport at Lynbrook ..............................4:30 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at New Hyde Park ...................5 p.m.

Baseball: Bethpage at East Meadow ........................5 p.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at Division ................................5 p.m.

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

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

Softball: V.S. Central at West Hempstead ..................5 p.m.

Softball: Westbury at Hewlett ....................................5 p.m.

Softball: Mepham at Seaford ....................................5 p.m.

Softball: Wantagh at MacArthur ................................5 p.m.

Softball: Division at Plainedge ..................................5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at G. City (Mitchel Field) .....5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: North Shore at Hewlett .....................5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at South Side ................5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Massapequa at Wantagh ..................5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: V.S. District at West Hempstead ........5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: MacArthur at Lynbrook...........6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 25

Baseball: C.S. Harbor at East Rockaway ...................5 p.m.

Baseball: Oceanside at Freeport ...............................5 p.m.

Baseball: North Shore at Malverne ...........................5 p.m.

Baseball: Sewanhaka at Lawrence ...........................5 p.m.

Softball: Massapequa at Kennedy ............................5 p.m.

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Arms lead perfect Plainedge start

By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com

It’s a Plainedge pitching staff that won’t quit.

With a rotation that goes four deep, the Plainedge baseball team has scorched its way to an 8-0 start – 6-0 in Conference A2.

The Fab 4 starts with sophomore Jaxson Torres as ace with little dropoff. No. 2 starter, junior Taylor Nitsch, is superb and also swings a mighty bat (.556 average). Then comes grizzled senior hurlers Aiden McCarthy and Nick Williams.

Last season, Plainedge rolled to the Nassau County Class A semifinals, losing a deciding third game to Wantagh. After losing just four senior starters, the Red Devils are poised for major things in 2025.

“I expected us to be one of the more competitive teams,’’ coach Colin Frank said. “The success we had last year and a lot of kids returning, I knew we’d be pretty successful, especially with the majority of the pitching staff back keeping us in every game.’’

Torres was a dominant pitcher as a freshman, earning All-Conference after striking out 48 batters in 34 innings and posting a 2.26 ERA. “He’s got a dominant fastball, throws in the mid-80’s,’’ Frank said.

Because of his back soreness, the coaches have brought Torres along slowly. It is a luxury Plainedge has because of its depth. Torres only began pitching last week and hasn’t allowed a hit in 5 innings.

Nitsch, All-Conference last season, also has been given light duty, pitching 13 innings without giving up an earned run and notching 19 strikeouts. It’s his third year in the rotation. He also helps with the lumber, already notching six extra-base hits.

Committed to Barry University, McGrath has thrown 7 innings and totaled 14 strikeouts.

Williams is old reliable, whether starting or bullpen duty. Last season, Williams notched a 0.34 ERA last season in 20 innings. Williams is 3-0 so far - 25

Sue Grieco/Herald Brady Henderson and the Red Devils are off to a flying start with eight wins out of the gate including six against Conference A2 rivals.

strikeouts in 14 innings.

“We’re one of the deeper pitching staffs in the county,’’ Frank said. “These are four kids who really have a lot of varsity experience from the last three years. It’s our strong point.’’

Innings-pitched totals are slightly down because 7 of the 8 games were called for the mercy rule after five innings. Last week, Plainedge notched three straight routs of 10-plus runs over Malverne.

The biggest stick in the order is junior Bobby Wescott, who committed to Stony Brook. He’s off to a raging start, hitting .667 (14 hits in 21 at-bats with 2 home runs).

Last season, Wescoff clubbed four home runs and hit .420, earning AllCounty as a sophomore.

Also adding punch is junior Mike Calapia, the cleanup hitter who plays third base. Calapai is batting .526 with five extra-base hits.

Last season’s Red Devils posted a 17-9 record. So 2025 looks even more special. Plainedge gets a big test Tuesday, April 22 against unbeaten Seaford.

“This team is pretty confident,’’ Frank said. “We feel with our pitching staff, they give us a chance to win every single day. We still have a long way to go. Hopefully we take the next step and make a deep run in the playoffs.’’

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Congressional Gold Medal posthumously awarded to Long Islander Ralph Williams

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

Ralph Williams, a Babylon native, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the U.S. military from 1942 to 1949 at Montford Point Camp, the segregated training facility for Black Marines at that time.

The Montford Point Marines were collectively awarded the medal at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol on June 27, 2012. However, the Williams family only recently discovered their patriarch, who died in October 1992, was among those honored.

The discovery was made by Williams’ grandson, Gunnery Sgt. Eric Bordies, who is currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan, as an avionics department staff non-commissioned officer. While on recruiting duty in Norfolk, Virginia, Bordies was asked to attend a ceremony at the American Legion Joe Murphy Post 1957 in Roosevelt. They were planning to honor Corporal Arthur Hutchinson, a Montford Point Marine who received the Congressional Gold Medal.

The medal is one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, along with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It is awarded by Congress and signed into law by the president, recognizing distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.

Aware that his grandfather had served at Montford Point as a steward second class, Bordies shared the information with his family.

After hearing about the ceremony, Williams’ daughter, Vanda Bordies, began researching her father’s military history. She completed the necessary paperwork and confirmed that Montford Point Marines had received the Congressional Gold Medal.

To determine whether her father was among the recipients, she contacted the National Montford Point Marine Association’s New Jersey Chapter 45. Chapter member Kenneth Rollock connected her with Kelly Atkinson, the association’s Northern Region vice president, who confirmed Williams’ eligibility and arranged for the family to receive the medal at a formal ceremony.

Williams was honored on Dec. 15, 2024, at the American Legion Post 1957 in Roosevelt, alongside Hutchinson. Eric and Vanda Bordies both reflected on the significance of the medal for their family’s history and legacy.

“I thought it would be special for my dad, aunt and uncle, my wife, and children to witness and learn about what he went through and the impact those Marines had on future generations and society,” Eric said, adding that his wife, Yahmise, has also been a Marine for 15 years.

Asked what his grandfather might have thought of the honor, Eric said, “I assume he’d be very proud and would appreciate the recognition for enduring tough training during a time when African Americans were mistreated.”

Vanda said the recognition was emotional and deeply meaningful.

“It was such a great feeling, and wonderful to see all the other Marines there,” she said. “It’s great to keep this legacy going, and I felt special and honored to attend the ceremony.” She described her father as a “family man” and said she’s confident he would have been proud of the honor. “He would want to share the lineage and legacy,” she added.

Atkinson said it was particularly meaningful for him to present the award to the Williams family, because both Eric and Yahmise Bordies are active-duty gunnery sergeants — the same rank Atkinson held when he joined the Marine Corps.

“It was nostalgic in that regard,” he said.

Along with the medal — inscribed “For Outstanding Perseverance and Courage that Inspired Social Change in the Marine Corps” — Williams also got a certificate of recognition.

Williams raised three children — Vanda, Victor and Robert — and had four grandchildren: Robert Jr., BJ, Eric and Patty. He remained proud of his hometown and identified closely with his roots, his family said.

“He always considered himself a ‘Babylon person,’” Vanda noted.

A Brief History of Montford Point

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Fair Employment Act, which prohibited discrimination based on “race, creed, color, or national origin” in federal agencies. In response, the U.S. Marine Corps established Montford Point, a separate training facility for Black recruits at Camp Lejeune. Between 1942 and 1949, approximately 20,000 recruits trained there, breaking racial barriers in the military.

Retired Mgysgt James Carr who was also honored at the event, GySgt Eric Bordies, GySgt Yahmise Bordies and Kelly Atkinson, President and founding member of Montford Point Marine Association NJ Chapter 45.

Eric and Yahmise Bordies

Ralph Williams

Discover Long Island gears up for busy tourism season

Discover Long Island, the marketing organization promoting Long Island to the world, held its annual meeting and legislative breakfast at Hilton Long Island on March 14.

Discover LI presented its agenda for the year and premiered its new YouBelong campaign, featuring stories of local Long Islanders and business owners. “2025 is already proving to be a monumental year, and there is much more on the horizon,” said Mitchell Pally, chairman of the Discover LI board of directors.

In 2023, travelers spent $7.5 billion while visiting Long Island, in large part as a result of Discover Long Island’s global marketing of the region as a premier travel destination. With events like the 2025 Ryder Cup, the 100th anniversary of “The Great Gatsby” and the 2026 NHL All-Star Game, Long Island is expecting an unprecedented number of visitors in the coming months.

–Madison Gusler

The role of tourism in boosting the local economy

The goal of Discover LI is to increase tourism in the region, because tourism drives revenue across the Island. Over 42 million tourists visited Long Island in 2023, generating $900 million in local and state tax revenue. During peak season, tourism generates over 100,000 jobs.

With 11 social media channels and over 10 million followers, Discover LI promotes Long Island tourism to audiences around the globe.

Targeting high-value international visitors and promoting local exploration

Discover LI’s team attends tourism trade shows around the world to promote Long Island internationally. They target high-value visitors who spend more when they visit. When travelers come to LI from outside the region, they spend on hotels, dining and activities.

And Discover LI isn’t ignoring residents, featuring hyper-local marketing that aims to acquaint Long Islanders with new experiences in their own backyards.

Discover LI’s digital advances, with NearMe app and AI implementation

Discover LI has made strides in digital options for those planning a visit. Its AI chatbot, LiLi, was launched in 2024, and has since sent 6,071 messages. LiLi speaks a number of languages, and has saved Discover LI staff more than 200 hours of work.

The Discover LI app, which has seen a 300 percent increase in downloads since 2024, generates suggestions for dining and entertainment near users and provides information about the area.

Some of the Hofstra students who took part in the school’s annual Pride and Plant event

Hofstra students redefine the meaning of home-grown help

A wave of community spirit swept through Hofstra University recently as roughly 250 students from over 70 clubs and organizations gathered for the annual Pride and Plant.

By 9 a.m. on the morning of April 5, the students -- including Caroline Arent, Alexa Dalton and Juliana Cole of Massapequa Park and Madison Burke and Melissa Contreras of Massapequa-- assembled at HofU-

SA on Hofstra’s North Campus to check in, grab gardening supplies and snap a group photo before heading out. The initiative, which began in 2017, has become a cherished tradition that connects the university with the neighboring communities of Hempstead and Uniondale. Student volunteers fanned out across the area—some walking to nearby homes in Hempstead, others taking the Hofstra shuttle to Uniondale’s Community

Center — armed with flowers and a shared mission to give back.

Throughout the morning, the student

teams planted flowers at dozens of homes, bringing color, care and connection to seniors in the community.

Meet some of our scholars

The following students were recently recognized for academic achievements and graduation at their respective colleges:

• Nursing Honor Society at the University of Scranton: Daniela Battista of Massapequa, senior pursuing a nursing degree and Emily Finck of North Massapequa, senior pursuing a nursing degree.

•Cameron Stamm of Farmingdale, attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, was recently named to the Dean’s List.

•The following students participated in the event: Chloe Hoehman of Massapequa

Park, studying Exercise Physiology; Melissa Contreras of Massapequa, studying Criminology; Juliana Cole of Massapequa Park, studying Psychology; Mia Santabarbara of Massapequa Park, studying Management; Kaylee Roche of Massapequa, studying Criminology; Caroline Arent of Massapequa Park, studying Marketing; Jenna Konsky of Massapequa, studying Nursing; Alexa Dalton of Massapequa Park, studying Nursing; Tyler McGivney of Farmingdale, studying Athletic Training; and Madison Burke of Massapequa, studying Athletic Training.

Courtesy of Hofstra University.

STEPPING OUT

An Evening with Misty Copeland

By Karen Bloom

pring is calling — and there’s no better place to answer than at Old Westbury Gardens. As blooms burst into color and we shake off winter — and early spring’s chill — the beloved 200-acre historic estate is the perfect place to be.

Now a few weeks into its re-opening, this idyllic landmark is ready to enchant visitors with its lush gardens, a refreshed Westbury House and a calendar packed with events and activities. And this momentous season marks the conclusion of its 65th anniversary year as a public garden and historic home.

For Maura Brush, Old Westbury Gardens’ president and horticulturist extraordinaire, the milestone continues to carry a deep meaning.

“Our anniversary year is still ongoing and we have so much to offer,” she says. “And we’re excited about the event we have planned for the 100th anniversary of ‘The Great Gatsby’ being published.”

Gatsby enthusiasts will have to wait for fall to celebrate iconic novel. In the meantime, there’s so much to enjoy — right now.

“When the gardens first opened to the public, it was Peggy Phipps and her friends who helped usher in that new chapter. Sixty-five years later, we’re still here, thriving,” Brush says. It’s a real testament to how loved these gardens are.”

Indeed, it’s not just about surviving — it’s about flourishing. The estate, once home to prominent lawyer John Shaffer Phipps, draws record numbers of visitors and members alike, year after year, enticed by its historic charm and horticultural magic.

And that magic begins the moment you step through the gates.

“All winter long you’re sort of just looking for any signs of life in the garden,” Brush says, about the transition to spring.

“The smallest snowdrop or crocus means the world. And then when you hit this time of year it feels like I can take a walk in the garden in the morning, and by the afternoon something else has sprung up. I love that the garden really changes almost day to day.”

One of her favorite early spring spots? The serene lakeside.

“In the early part of the season, the lake areas are just

Old Westbury Gardens sets its sights on the exciting conclusion of a milestone anniversary year

stunning. The trees haven’t fully leafed out yet, so the

stunning. The trees haven’t fully leafed out yet, so the sunlight dances on the water,” she says.

Keep your eyes open for some of the garden’s wildest residents: turtles sunning on logs, ducks gliding and birdsong echoing through the trees.

“This time of year you start to see the turtles more,” she notes. “The logs are filled with those turtles trying to get their Vitamin D, getting any sun they can.”

Just like us.

• Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• For more information and program/events schedule visit oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048

Another mustvisit is the delightful Primrose Path, at its peak in April through mid-May. Here, you’ll find delicate primroses in vibrant hues, forget-me-nots and a scattering of ephemerals — in an expression seasonal joy.

As spring progresses, Old Westbury Gardens transforms week by week. Daffodils, fritillaria, tulips, and more unfurl in careful succession, planned and planted by Brush’s dedicated team.

Of course, you’ll want to head over to the Walled Garden where tulips are in spring’s spotlight.

“The tulips change every year. What we really try to do is create a display that starts with the very early spring tulips and goes to the late bloomers,” Brush explains. Some appear in early April while others flower closer to May, or even in the middle of May.

“We take a lot of pride in the tulip display,” she continues. “The combinations are very thoughtful. We’ll find a tulip that we really like and then we’ll try to find a pansy or some other annual that has some colors that bring out the tulip’s color and coordinate with that tulip. One row might be very ‘hot’ with ambers and yellows and oranges and then the center aisle will be very ‘cool’ with pale pink and silvery blues and purples. The Walled Garden is a masterpiece.”

Each year Old Westbury Gardens offers a soul-refreshing way to celebrate spring’s return. Plus the extensive schedule of programs enhances its surroundings — and its rich heritage.

“I am especially proud of the dynamic public programming we have curated,” Brush says.“Beloved favorites like Dog Days and Midsummer Nights return, alongside exciting new additions. From inspiring art programs and wellness, we always have a rich roster of programming because that’s who we are.

“It’s a legacy to the Phipps family that their lovely home is so enjoyed by so many people. I think that’s what Peggy envisioned when she so generously gifted Old Westbury Gardens. She had a very happy childhood and life here. Her vision was she would be able to share some of that with the generations to come after her.

And that’s exactly what she’s done.”

So go ahead — let spring sweep you away. The gates are open, the flowers are blooming and it’s all more spectacular than ever.

Experience an intimate and inspiring night with Misty Copeland, the trailblazing ballerina who made history as the first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Hear her incredible journey, from overcoming obstacles to becoming a global icon in the dance world and beyond. Copeland has often spoken out about being “different” in the ballet scene. From living in a motel to dancing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, her story of perseverance through poverty, racism, and overcoming setbacks from injury has made Copeland an inspiring figure to millions. She is joined in conversation by screenwriterauthor-producer Susan Fales-Hill. She reflects on lessons learned, the remarkable mentors who have guided her on her path and her hopes and aspirations for the future. Also enjoy a performance by members of the prestigious ABT Studio Company, media from Misty’s legendary and trailblazing career, and some surprises, including students of Copeland’s Be Bold program, her groundbreaking afterschool dance initiative.

Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Jessie’s Girl

Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those wild 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. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. Theater meets live music — covered with a load of ‘80s glitz.

Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m. $49.50, $37.50, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury Gardens enchants visitors with brilliant pops of color.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

APR

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

‘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 27, April 30-May 1, times vary

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

APR 26

Giada Valenti’s ‘From Italy with Love’

Enjoy an evening of romantic songs in English, Italian and Spanish at the Madison Theatre. This exquisite concerts celebrates the enchantment of Italy, showcasing the captivating persona and velvety vocals of Giada Valenti. Her voice evokes memories of Celine Dion’s powerful vocals blended with the charm of Edith Piaf, accompanied by remarkable special guests. Hailing from Venice, Giada promises an unforgettable performance filled with passion, emotion, and pure musical artistry. From the hauntingly beautiful “The Prayer” to the romantic “A Place for Us” from Romeo and Juliet, she mesmerizes with stunning interpretations of beloved tunes.

•Where: Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 7 p.m.

MAY

Pink Talking Fish

Town of Oyster Bay Spring Arts and Crafts Program

The Town of Oyster Bay popular Toddler Arts and Crafts Program continues, beginning April 29. This six-week program offers classes at the Town’s Ice-Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4. Space is limited to first come, first serve and registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

•Contact: (516) 797-7954, oysterbaytown.com/ portal or oysterbaytown. com/councilman-imbrotoannounces-spring-toddler-artscrafts-program/

Town of Oyster Bay Toddler Sports Program

•Where: Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington

• Time: 8 p.m.

•Contact: landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark on Main Street stage, on their latest tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incredible Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here.” This show consists of two sets. The first will be a full rendition of this epic album from start to finish, with “Classic PTF” combinations in the second set. “Wish You Were Here” is extremely meaningful to the band members and so many music lovers around the world and PTF is thrilled to bring this album to life in 2025. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Tickets are $49 and $46.

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

Earth Day Beach Cleanup

Celebrate Earth Day at beautiful Sands Preserve Preserve! Join the efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from polluting our oceans and help keep the preserve’s shoreline clean. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided. No registration is required. All beach cleanup volunteers receive free admission to the Preserve, as a thank you for their help in this important mission.

•Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point

•Time: noon-2 p.m.

•Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 570-2185 or email info@sandspointpreserve. org

APR

27

Tunes with City Stars Orchestra

Enjoy a concert with City Stars Orchestra at Farmingdale Public Library. Hear classics from the Big Band Era, the Great American Songbook and many more fan favorites, part of the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artist

Series. Seating tickets available at the Reference Desk, beginning at 2 p.m. on the day of the concert. Registration is not required.

•Where:116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale.

•Time: 2:30-4 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090

APR

29

Farmingdale

Library Cinema Farmingdale Public Library shows “White Bird.” Struggling to fit in at his new school after being expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape Nazi-occupied France during World War II. No registration needed.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale

•Time: 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090

Literature and Life Book Discussion

Massapequa Public Library hosts a discussion of Colm Tóibín’s novel, “Long Island.” Presented by Esther Davidson, books will

be available at both library buildings.

•Where: 523 Central Ave., Massapequa

•Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 798-4607 ext. 6304 or massapequa. librarycalendar.com/event/ literature-and-life-22952.

Understanding cash flow and budgeting for teens

Farmingdale Public Library hosts a program for teens to learn about cash flow and budgeting This event is for students in grades 6-8, with an adult.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale

•Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

•Contact: (516) 249-9090.

‘The Great Gatsby’ Mocktail Party

Farmingdale Public Library

celebrates the 100th anniversary of “The Great Gatsby” with a mocktail party. Learn how to make some delicious mocktails and play a few games of The Great Gatsby: Roaring 20s Bingo while enjoying some snacks. $8 fee. Registration required.

•Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toddler Sports Program returns this spring. This six-week program offers sports classes for children ages 3 and 4. Space is limited to first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

•Where: Hicksville Athletic Center

•Time: ongoing

•Contact: (516) 797-7945, oysterbaytown.com/portal, or oysterbaytown.com/walshannounces-toddler-sportsprogram-for-spring/

MAY 1

Pickleball lessons

The Town of Oyster Bay offers pickleball lessons. Instructional lessons are taught by a Level 1 PPR Certified Coach and aim to introduce participants to the fundamentals of pickleball or enhance the skills of those already familiar with the game. Lessons are available for all levels from beginner to intermediate. Lessons are for adults 18 and over.

•Contact: (516) 797-7945 or oysterbaytown.com/sports

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BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN

PATRICK J. RYDER POLICE COMMISSIONER

COME CELEBRATE

Nassau County Police Department's

100TH

STREET PARADE including

• Block Party

• Live Music

• Antique Cars

• Horses • Motorcycles • Pipe Bands

• Helicopter Flyover and so much more!

PARADE STEP-OFF: 2:00pm

STARTING POINT: Wantagh Avenue at Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh

ENDING POINT:

Beech Street and Park Avenue. Block party will take place at Railroad Avenue immediately after from 3:00pm-8:00pm.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH 2:00PM

Rain date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

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 is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-25-109554 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 845 Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY 11510, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at LI Shamrock Inc. 25-195. 4/16, 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

Public Notices

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 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

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

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Pe-

ter 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

Town of Oyster Bay / Zoning Board of Appeals

TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592TELEPHONE: (516) 624-6232 – FAX: (516) 624-6149

RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS

SCHMITT, Vice Chairwoman –KATHLEEN MULLIGAN

REBECCA M. ALESIA –LISA CICCOLELLA – FLORESTANO GIRARDI

– BRIAN GRIFFIN

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PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MAY 1, 2025, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 25-108

MASSAPEQUA

DONOVAN GAL-

LION: (A) Variance to construct two story addition having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing 10.3 ft. by 14.3 ft. shed having less side yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Forest Ave., N/o Brockmeyer Dr., a/k/a 35 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-136

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

CASSIE BROCK: (A) Variance to reconstruct 44 ft. by 37 ft. dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation, front roofed-over porch and allow existing 7 ft. by 7 ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to reconstruct 44 ft. by 37 ft. dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation and existing 7 ft. by 7 ft. shed

having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (C) Variance to construct front roofedover porch having less average front yard setback and roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to reconstruct 44 ft. by 37 ft. dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation and front roofedover porch exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to reconstruct 44 ft. by 37 ft. dwelling on partial existing and partial new foundation exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Variance to allow existing 9.7 ft. by 7.7 ft. shed having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o N. Suffolk Ave., 100 ft. E/o Kings Ave., a/k/a 573 N. Suffolk Avenue, North Massapequa, NY

APRIL 21, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 25-197 4/23

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

•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.

•Massapequa School District Board of Education Public Session Meeting, Budget Adoption: 8 p.m., Board Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. For more information, call (516) 308-5000.

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

•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 26

• 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

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

MONDAY, APRIL 28

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

•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 (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

• 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.

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Mangano Funeral Home will be offering free paper shredding services on May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. The limit is four bags or boxes per person. Bring your personal household documents for shredding. All documents will be shredded in a professional Mobile Shredding Truck, while you watch. The paper will then get recycled. Please no plastic, cardboard or hard drives. This event is for personal household documents, not for commercial businesses.

Mangano Funeral Home is located at 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more information, call 631-586-3600.

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN Y ELECCIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO

Distrito Escolar de Massapequa

4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

POR LA PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Massapequa, Municipio de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio Administrativo de Massapequa, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758, en dicho Distrito, el 8 de mayo de 2025 a las 8 p. m., hora vigente, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes puntos:

1. Presentación del documento presupuestario.

2. Debatir todos los puntos aquí establecidos, que se someterán a votación mediante máquina de votación, en la elección que se celebrará el 20 de mayo de 2025, como se establece a continuación.

3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que se presente debidamente ante la asamblea.

Y ADEMÁS SE AVISA POR LA PRESENTE que dicha votación y elección se llevará a cabo el día 20 de mayo de 2025, de 6 a. m. a 9 p. m. Horario vigente, en los edificios escolares ubicados en los distritos que se enumeran a continuación:

Distrito # 1: Escuela Secundaria Massapequa 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

Distrito # 2: Escuela Primaria McKenna 210 Spruce St. Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Distrito # 3: Escuela Primaria Lockhart 199 Pittsburgh Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

Distrito # 4: Escuela Primaria Fairfield 330 Massapequa Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

En ese momento, las urnas estarán abiertas de 6:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., horario vigente, para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Aprobar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2025-26 y autorizar que la parte correspondiente se recaude mediante impuestos. Sobre los bienes gravables del Distrito.

2. Aprobar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública del Distrito Escolar Gratuito de la Unión de Massapequa para el año fiscal 2025-26 y autorizar que la parte correspondiente se recaude mediante impuestos sobre los bienes gravables del Distrito Escolar.

3. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2028.

4. Elegir a un (1) miembro del Consejo Directivo de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2030.

5. ¿SE DEBERÁ AUTORIZAR A LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN a utilizar los fondos ya depositados en el “Fondo de Reserva de Capital 2022” del Distrito Escolar Libre de Massapequa Union (el “Fondo”), aprobado por los votantes del Distrito el 17 de mayo de 2022, de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, para los siguientes

proyectos de mejora de capital: instalación de iluminación en el campo de sóftbol de la Escuela Intermedia Berner, mejoras en el sistema de climatización (HVAC) del Distrito, mejoras en el sistema mecánico del Campus Ames de MHS, reemplazo de ventanas del gimnasio auxiliar de la Escuela Primaria McKenna, mejoras en el sistema audiovisual del Distrito y renovación interior del Distrito; aulas de educación general y especializadas, y cualquier obra auxiliar o relacionada necesaria en relación con dichos proyectos? y gastar del Fondo para tal fin, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales, en una cantidad que no exceda el total estimado de $4,000.000. Y ADEMÁS, POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Massapequa deberán presentarse ante el Secretario de Distrito de dicho Distrito Escolar en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 9 a. m. y las 5 p. m., hora vigente. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por 57 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 o el 2 % del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general.

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ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse en cualquier día escolar antes del 15 de mayo de 2025, en la Oficina del Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora predominante, para agregar nombres adicionales a los registros que se utilizarán en la elección mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa, o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que él o ella es conocido, o probado a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro para ser entonces o más tarde derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para la que se preparan dichos registros, y que los registros así preparados de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014

y la lista de registro preparado por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau se presentará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en días laborables entre las 8:30 a.. m. y 4:30 p.m., hora actual, a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, y los sábados con cita previa, excepto los domingos; Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, en los siguientes lugares: Massapequa High School Gym, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, John P. McKenna School - Senior Center, 210 Spruce Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Raymond J. Lockhart School Gym, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 y Fairfield School General Purpose Room, 330 Massapequa Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 entre las 6 a.m. y las 9 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y la elección que se celebrará en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a tener su nombre colocado en tal. Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en la reunión escolar o elección para

la que se prepara dicho Registro. Y SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes calificados con discapacidades que busquen información sobre el acceso a los lugares de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito al 516-308-5001 para obtener información sobre la accesibilidad. Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del 8 de mayo de 2025, cualquier residente del Distrito puede solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. Además, una declaración de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente puede ser obtenida por cualquier residente en el Distrito durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar www. msd.k12.ny.us., en la Biblioteca Pública de Massapequa durante su horario normal de funcionamiento, ubicada en 523 Central Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 y 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, en el Centro Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares en los que se mantiene la escuela entre las horas de 9 a.m. y 4 p.m., hora predominante, excepto sábados, domingos y días festivos: Escuela Primaria Birch Lane, 41 Birch Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Escuela Primaria East Lake, 154 East Lake Ave, Massapequa

Park, NY 11762

Escuela Primaria Fairfield, 330 Massapequa Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Escuela primaria Raymond J. Lockhart, 199 Pittsburgh Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Escuela primaria

John P. McKenna, 210 Spruce St., Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Escuela Primaria Unqua, 350 Unqua Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Escuela Secundaria Alfred G. Berner, 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Massapequa High School - Ames Campus, 198 Baltimore Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Massapequa High School - Main Campus, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exenciones. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por la autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado como importe en dólares del valor tasado o como porcentaje del valor tasado total del padrón; (b) el importe acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas.

El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las solicitudes de boletas de ausente y de voto anticipado por correo se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025 De conformidad con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes de boletas de ausente y de voto anticipado por correo completadas no podrán ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días previos a la elección, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta para voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado. Las boletas de ausente y de correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, del martes 20 de mayo de 2025.

Una lista de personas a quienes se les han emitido boletas de votante ausente, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les han emitido boletas de votante por correo anticipado, estarán disponibles para inspección de votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito el 15 de mayo de 2025 y después, entre las 9:00 a. m. y 4:00 p.m. los

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Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar Libre de Massapequa Union solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a abellizzi@msd.k12. ny.us o fax enviado al 516-308-5009. La solicitud de inscripción puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de inscripción 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 ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Mass-

apequa Union pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a abellizzi@msd.k12. ny.us o por fax enviado al 516-308-5009. Para que a un votante militar se le emita una papeleta militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de papeleta militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar en virtud de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de boleta militar y la boleta militar del votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 junto con la declaración jurada firmada requerida por el votante.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las boletas de los militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas 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 recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 20 de mayo de 2025 y firmadas y

fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma. 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 compruebe que no es posterior al día anterior a las elecciones.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras capitales, o cualquier otra petición requerida por ley para ser declarada en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 21 de marzo de 2025. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas peticiones requeridas por la ley para ser declaradas en el Aviso de Reunión

Anual y Elección, debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito en Massapequa, Distrito Escolar, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 21 de abril de 2025. Todas estas peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en el idioma inglés; deben estar dirigidas al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmadas por al menos 142 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 o 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y deben indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo,

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el Consejo de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinarlo, ni ninguna proposición o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta Votación del Presupuesto y Elección en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito al 516308-5001. Anne Marie Bellizzi Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar de Massapequa 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

20 de marzo de 2025 25-178. 4/2, 9, 23, 5/7

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION Massapequa School District 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Massapequa Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, will be held at Board Room of the Massapequa Administration Building, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758 in said District on May 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

•Presentation of the budget document.

•To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the

election to be held on May 20, 2025, as hereinafter set forth.

• To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 20, 2025, at 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. prevailing time, in the school buildings located in such districts as enumerated below:

District No. 1: Massapequa High School

4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

District No. 2: McKenna Elementary School

210 Spruce St. Massapequa Park, NY 11762

District No. 3: Lockhart Elementary School

199 Pittsburgh Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

District No. 4: Fairfield Elementary School

330 Massapequa Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

at which time the polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-26 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To adopt the annual budget of the Massapequa Union Free School District Public Library for the fiscal year 2025-26 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

3. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring on

June 30, 2028.

• To elect one (1) trustee of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term beginning July1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2030.

• SHALLTHE BOARD OF EDUCATION be authorized to expend funds already deposited in the Massapequa Union Free School District “Capital Reserve Fund 2022” (the “Fund”) approved by voters of the District on May 17, 2022 pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law for the following capital improvement projects: Berner Middle School Softball Field Light Installation, Districtwide HVAC upgrades, MHS - Ames Campus Mechanical upgrades, McKenna Elementary auxiliary gym window replacements, Districtwide Audio Visual upgrades and Districtwide interior renovation; general education and specialty classrooms and any ancillary or related work required in connection with such projects; and to expend from the Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto, in an amount not to exceed the estimated total of $4,000,000.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Massapequa Union Free School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 not later than April 21, 2025, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 57 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 2%

of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior to May 15, 2025, at the District Office, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New

York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Nassau County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., prevailing time, on and after May 15, 2025, and Saturday by pre-arranged appointment, except Sunday; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the following locations: Massapequa High School Gym, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, John P. McKenna School – Senior Center, 210 Spruce Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Raymond J. Lockhart School Gym, 199 Pittsburgh Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 and Fairfield School General Purpose Room, 330 Massapequa Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2026, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled

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AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 516-308-5001 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 8, 2025 public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www.msd.k12. ny.us., at the Massapequa Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 523 Central Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758 and 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, at the School District Administrative Center, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

Birch Lane Elementary School, 41 Birch Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 East Lake Elementary School, 154 East Lake Ave, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Fairfield Elementary School, 330 Massapequa Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Raymond J. Lockhart Elementary School, 199 Pittsburgh Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

John P. McKenna Elementary School, 210 Spruce St., Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Unqua Elementary School, 350 Unqua Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Alfred G. Berner Middle School, 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Massapequa High School – Ames Campus, 198 Baltimore Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Massapequa High School – Main Campus, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.  The exemption report

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shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025 In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 17, 2025, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 516-308-5001 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. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Massapequa Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to abellizzi@msd.k12. ny.us or fax sent to 516-308-5009. 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 Massapequa Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to abellizzi@msd.k12. ny.us or fax sent to 516-308-5009. 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-mil-

itary ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 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 a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, 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 at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, not 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 at the Massapequa, School District, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 21, 2025. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 142 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-308-5001.

Anne Marie Bellizzi

District Clerk of the Board of Education Massapequa School District 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758 March 20, 2025 25-177. 4/2, 9, 23, 5/7

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND ANNUAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC HEARING PLAINEDGE UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Plainedge Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held on May 20, 2025, at the Plainedge High School, Wyngate and Peony Drives, North Massapequa, New York, for the following purposes: To vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2025-2026 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes. To elect one (1) member to the Board of Education to fill the balance of an unexpired term, commencing May 20, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026, presently occupied by Kathleen Versace.

c) To elect two (2) members to the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years, commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, to fill the positions presently occupied by Raymond Paris and Jennifer Maggio. d)To vote for the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the school district library and the levy of a tax therefore in accordance with Section 259 of the Education Law shall be approved. e) To elect one (1) member to the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge School District Public Library to fill the balance of an unexpired term, commencing May 20, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027, presently occupied by Tara Schneider. f) To elect one (1) member to the Board of Trustees of the Plainedge School District Pub-

lic Library; to fill a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2030, presently occupied by Rick Fiumara. To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. g) To vote upon the following propositions:

RESOLVED that the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $1,700,000 out of Capital Reserve III: Safety and Security Initiative Fund established May 15, 2018, for the purpose of: security/communications upgrades including public address system, clocks, digital messaging displays with clocks, speakers, public address system (with paging), twoway intercom, and strobes for emergency notifications to be installed in classrooms, offices, hallways and large meeting spaces, installation of outdoor paging system with exterior strobes for emergency visual alerts and door ajar functionality with notifications. The system permits future integration with existing video and security management system (VMS) and building new fire alarm systems in order to be in compliance with updated buildings codes in Plainedge High School, Plainedge Middle School, Eastplain Elementary School, John H. West Elementary School and Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School; upgrade of employee, student, and visitor I.D. card management system including attendance functionality, visitor management and digital notifications. This system permits future integration with exist-

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Continued from previous page ing burglar alarm and access control systems; security system (video surveillance, cameras, communication, access control, signage) installations, upgrades, and replacement of end-of-life equipment, including network devices, cabling, all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs, and the installation of automated electronic security gates; and that the specified project costs as set forth in the brochure may be reallocated among the project’s components within the scope of this authorization.

h) RESOLVED that the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $2,575,000.00 out of Capital Reserve Fund – Facilities Upgrades established May 21, 2019, for the purpose of John H. West Elementary School new playground and school yard renovation project; Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School playground resurfacing and additional inclusive playground stations project; Plainedge Middle School new playground and schoolyard area security fencing project; Plainedge High School window replacements; Plainedge High School Boys and Girls locker rooms – HVAC upgrades, heating, air conditioning and fresh air system replacement; Plainedge High School girls second floor multi-stall bathroom; Plainedge High School boys second floor multi-stall bathroom, Plainedge Middle School HVAC chiller repair/upgrade; sidewalks, parking lot upgrades, installation of smartboards classroom setups, window replacement, door and hardware replacement,

lighting replacement, floor replacement, fencing, drainage and plumbing upgrades, masonry, cement and blacktop, security, fire alarm and public address system upgrades, heating, ventilating and air conditioning upgrades, electrical upgrades, renovation of interior walls including all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs thereof and including other site improvements at Plainedge High School, Plainedge Middle School, Eastplain Elementary School, John H. West Elementary School, Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School and the Brian Moore Athletic Center; and that the specified project costs as set forth in the brochure may be reallocated among the project’s components within the scope of this authorization.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the Plainedge High School located at 241 Wyngate Drive, Massapequa, New York, for the purpose of explaining expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said school district for school year 20252026.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Library Board will hold a public hearing on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Plainedge Library located on Hicksville Road, Massapequa, New York, for the purpose of discussing expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said library

for the school year 2025-2026 at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the annual meeting and election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on said May 20, 2025, commencing at 6:00 AM and ending at 9:00 PM.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies, and copies of propositions to be voted upon, may be obtained by any taxpayer in the district during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the annual meeting, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The aforesaid budget statement shall contain the amount of money to be paid to the Plainedge School District Library for library services for the year beginning July 1, 2025. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of member of the Board of Edu-

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cation and office of member of the Library Board, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least thirty-eight (38) qualified voters of the District, stating the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. The nominating petition for the office of member of the Board of Education shall also describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of the office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office. The nominating petition must be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM not later than April 21, 2025. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Board of Registration of this School District shall meet at the office of the District Clerk at the Plainedge District Office as set forth in this notice of meeting, between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on May 15, 2025 for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters entitled to vote at the school meeting and election for which such register is prepared in the manner provided by Section 2014 of the Education Law. At this time, any person shall be entitled to have his/ her name placed upon such registry provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual district election for which such register is prepared. Registration of voters for the 2025-2026 an-

nual school meeting and election shall also be held in the office of the District Clerk at Plainedge’s Administrative building from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on days when school is in session. Such registration shall not take place less than five days preceding the school meeting and election. The register so prepared will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District, and such register will be open for inspection on each of the five (5) days prior to day set for voting on the budget and election, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM except Saturday when it will be available by appointment only, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual meeting and election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the school district for a period of thirty days next preceding the election he offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the School District’s Board of Registration. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting and Election on May 20, 2025, at the polling place in the election district for the purpose of preparing a register for district meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 20, 2025. Said register shall include (1) all qualified vot-

ers of the district who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all previously qualified voters of the district who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years 20212024 prior to preparation of said register.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Education Law and the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least ninety-five (95) qualified voters of the District and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. not later than April 21, 2025. This rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions, which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions, which the Board of Education has authority to present at any annual or special meeting of the district.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school budget vote and election of board members may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least

seven 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 his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. No absentee voter's ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the day of the election.

PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and 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 (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

Dated: March 26, 2025 BY ORDER

OF THE BOARD OF Massapequa, New York EDUCATION OF PLAINEDGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY

COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

MAUREEN RYAN

DISTRICT CLERK 25-182. 4/2, 23, 5/7, 14

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AMITYVILLE UFSD

REGULAR MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING – MARCH 26, 2025

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

AMITYVILLE

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNS OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND, OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that a budget hearing before the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Park Avenue

Memorial Elementary School, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, in said District on May 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., 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 20252026 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the 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.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 5, 2025

through and including May 20, 2025 during regular business hours at the Office of the District Clerk, Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District 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 the annual vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., in the two election districts, namely Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York, and Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick

Road, Amityville, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

• To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20252026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

• To elect two members of the Board of Education as follows:

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Christopher Nehring, whose term expires on May 20, 2025.

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Wendy Canestro, whose term expires on June 30, 2025; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours beginning May 5, 2025 through and including May 20, 2025, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and at each of the following schoolhouses:

Amityville Memorial High School

Edmund W. Miles Middle School Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Northwest Elementary School Northeast Elementary School AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of

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member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, not later than April 21, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions 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 be signed by at least 35 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven 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 ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Absentee Ballot applications will not be accepted by the District more than 30 days prior to the election.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be

available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on and after Thursday, May 15, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 20, 2025 the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 in the Amityville Union Free School District and has voted at an annual or special district meeting in such district within the last four 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. Voters may register to vote on any school day up to and including May 15, 2025 at the District Office, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name

placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration 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 Clerk of the School District in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, by advance appointment on Saturday and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Amityville Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, 11701 by email to llarson@amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 598-6586. 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 Amityville Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, by email to llarson@ amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 5986586. 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 at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. 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 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 at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. 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 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the Northeast Elementary School and the Amityville High School, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the 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. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building, located

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-

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

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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

•Al Norte por el

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

Fecha: Amityville, Nueva York

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

Lynn Larson, Secretaria del Distrito 25-181 4/2, 9, 16, 23

AVISO DE LA JUNTA ANUAL A LA REUNIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR ELECCIÓN ANUAL DE MIEMBROS A LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIÓN LIBRE DE PLAINEDGE, DE OYSTER BAY CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SE DA AVISO que la reunión anual de votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Unión Libre de Plainedge, del Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, tendrá lugar el 21 de mayo del 2024, en la Escuela Superior de Plainedge, en la calle Wyngate y Peony Drive, Norte de Massapequa, Nueva York, para los siguientes propósitos:

• Para votar sobre el presupuesto escolar anual para el año 2024-2025 y para autorizar la proposición de recaudación de impuesto sobre impuestos de propiedad del distrito

para los siguientes propósitos.

b) Elegir un (1) miembro para la Junta de Educación para cubrir el saldo de un mandato no vencido, que comienza el 20 de mayo de 2025 y vence el 30 de junio de 2026, actualmente ocupado por Kathleen Versace.

c) Para elegir dos (2) miembros a la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años, comenzando el 1 de julio, 2025 y que termina el 30 de junio, 2028, para llenar las posiciones ahora ocupadas por la Raymond Paris y Jennifer Maggio

• Para votar para la siguiente resolución:

ESTA RESUELTO, que el presupuesto propuesto para la biblioteca por la junta de Fideicomisarios de la biblioteca del distrito escolar y la recaudación de impuestos en conformidad con la sección 259 de la Ley de Educación deberá ser aprobada.

• Elegir a un (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge para cubrir el saldo de un mandato no vencido, que comienza el 20 de mayo de 2025 y vence el 30 de junio de 2027, actualmente ocupado por Tara Schneider.

• Para elegir un (1) miembro a la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la biblioteca pública del distrito escolar de Plainedge; para llenar una posición de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1 de julio, 2025 y que termina el 30 de junio, 2030, actualmente ocupado por Rick Fiumara. Para votar sobre algunas otras propuestas como adecuadamente se presenten antes de la reunión.

• Para votar sobre la siguiente proposición: SE RESUELVE que la

Junta de Educación sea autorizada a gastar una suma que no exceda $1,700,000 de la Reserva de Capital III: Fondo de Iniciativa de Seguridad y Protección establecido el 15 de mayo de 2018, con el propósito de: mejoras de seguridad/comunicaciones incluyendo sistema de megafonía, relojes, pantallas de mensajería digital con relojes, altavoces, sistema de megafonía (con buscapersonas), intercomunicador bidireccional y luces estroboscópicas para notificaciones de emergencia que se instalarán en aulas, oficinas, pasillos y grandes espacios de reunión, instalación de un sistema de buscapersonas exterior con luces estroboscópicas exteriores para alertas visuales de emergencia y funcionalidad de puerta entreabierta con notificaciones. El sistema permite una futura integración con el sistema de gestión de video y seguridad (VMS) existente y la construcción de nuevos sistemas de alarma contra incendios para cumplir con los códigos de edificación actualizados en Plainedge High School, Plainedge Middle School, Eastplain Elementary School, John H. West Elementary School y Charles E. Schwarting Elementary School; actualización del sistema de gestión de tarjetas de identificación de empleados, estudiantes y visitantes incluyendo funcionalidad de asistencia, gestión de visitantes y notificaciones digitales. Este sistema permite la integración futura con sistemas existentes de alarmas antirrobo y control de acceso; instalaciones y actualizaciones, incluyendo dispositivos de red, cableado, toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, apara-

tos y que los costos del proyecto especificados según lo establecido en el folleto puedan reasignarse entre los componentes del proyecto dentro del alcance de esta autorización.

• SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Educación esté autorizada a gastar una suma que no exceda los $2,575,000.00 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital - Mejoras de Instalaciones establecido el 21 de mayo de 2019, para el propósito del proyecto de renovación del nuevo patio de juegos y patio de la escuela primaria John H. West; proyecto de repavimentación del patio de juegos de la escuela primaria Charles E. Schwarting y estaciones de juegos inclusivas adicionales; proyecto de cercado de seguridad para el área del patio de juegos y patio de la escuela secundaria Plainedge; reemplazo de ventanas de la escuela secundaria Plainedge; vestuarios de niños y niñas de la escuela secundaria Plainedge - actualizaciones de HVAC, calefacción, aire acondicionado y reemplazo del sistema de aire fresco; baño de varios puestos del segundo piso de las niñas de la escuela secundaria Plainedge; baño de varios puestos del segundo piso de los niños de la escuela secundaria Plainedge, reparación/actualización del enfriador de HVAC de la escuela secundaria Plainedge; aceras, mejoras de estacionamientos, instalación de pizarrones inteligentes, configuraciones de aulas, reemplazo de ventanas, reemplazo de puertas y herrajes, reemplazo de iluminación, reemplazo de pisos, cercas, mejoras de drenaje y plomería, mampostería, cemento y asfal-

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SE DA AVISO que la Junta de Educación tendrá una Audiencia Pública el 13 de mayo, 2025 a las 7:30 p.m. en la escuela superior de Plainedge situada en 241 Wyngate Drive, Massapequa, Nueva York, con el propósito de explicar los gastos de fondos y el presupuesto en relación con la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cumplir con los gastos de dicho distrito para el año escolar 20252026.

SE DA AVISO que la Junta de la Biblioteca tendrá una audiencia pública el 12 de mayo, 2025 a las 7:00 p. m. en la biblioteca pública de Plainedge situada en la calle Hicksville Road, Massapequa, Nueva York, con el propósito de discutir los gastos de fondos y el presupuesto relacionado a la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cumplir con los gastos de dicha biblioteca para el año escolar 2025-2026. En cuyo día y en este lugar to-

das las personas interesadas en este asunto tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchadas.

TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que la reunión anual y la elección se llevarán a cabo para votar por las propuestas y los candidatos en máquinas de votación el 20 de mayo, 2025 empezando a las 6:00 a. m. y terminando a las 9:00 p. m.

TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requiere para el consiguiente año de escuela (propuesto escolar) exclusivo de dinero público, y copias de las propuestas a ser votadas pueden ser obtenidas por cualquier contribuyente del distrito durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente precedente de la reunión anual, excepto sábado, domingo o días festivos, en cada escuela que se mantenga abierta durante las horas de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

La declaración de presupuesto antes mencionada contendrá la cantidad de dinero que será pagado a la biblioteca del Distrito Escolar de Plainedge por servicios bibliotecarios para el año empezando el 1 de julio, 2025. Un informe de exención de impuesto de propiedad preparado de acuerdo y en conformidad con la sección 495 de la ley de impuestos de propiedad será anexo a cualquier tentativa/ del presupuesto preliminar como también el presupuesto final adoptado del cual formará parte; y deberá ser publicado en los boletines del distrito que se usan para anuncios públicos y como también en el sitio de la red del distrito (web).

POR FAVOR TOME NOTA que las nominaciones para miembro de la oficina

de la Junta de Educación y miembro de oficina de la Junta de Biblioteca debe ser hecha por petición suscrita por lo menos por treinta y ocho (38) votantes calificados del distrito, afirmando la residencia de cada persona que firmo, el nombre y residencia del candidato. La petición de nominación para miembro de la oficina de la Junta de Educación deberá también describir específicamente la posición vacante en la Junta de Educación para la cual el candidato es nominado, cuya descripción debe incluir por lo menos el término de la posición y el nombre del último poseedor del cargo si ha habido alguno. Ninguna persona puede ser nominada para otras oficinas por separado. La petición de nominación deber ser presentada a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. no más tarde del 21 de abril, 2025.

TAMBIÉN SE DA

AVISO que la Junta de Registro de este distrito escolar se reunirá en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito de Plainedge como se establece en este aviso, entre las 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. el 15 de mayo, 2025 para el propósito de preparar un registro de votantes calificados que tengan derecho a votar en la reunión de la escuela y la elección para la cual el registro se preparó de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación. En cual momento, cualquier persona tiene derecho a poner su nombre en tal registro provisto que en cuya reunión de la Junta de Registro él/ella es conocido, probado a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, para tener derecho a votar entonces o después en

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las elecciones anuales del distrito para el cual cuya registración ha sido preparada.

La registración de votantes para la reunión escolar y elección del año 20252026 también debe tener lugar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito de Plainedge en el edificio administrativo de 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. en los días en que las escuelas están en sesión. Tal registración no se puede llevar a cabo a menos de cinco días precedente a la reunión escolar y elección. El registro así preparado será archivado en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito y tal registro será abierto para inspección en cada uno de los cinco (5) día antes del día indicado de votación del presupuesto y elección entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. excepto sábado cuando estará disponible por cita solamente, entre las horas de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.

TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una persona tiene derecho de votar en la reunión anual y en la elección siempre y cuando sea ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, tenga dieciocho años de edad, sea residente del distrito escolar por un período de treinta días precedente a la elección, ha ofrecido a votar y se ha registrado a votar para dicha elección. La persona debe ser registrada a votar si él o ella tiene registración permanente con el Junta de Elecciones del condado de Nassau o con la de Junta del Distrito. Sólo las personas quiénes están registrados tienen derecho a votar.

ADEMÁS, SE DA AVISO que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante las horas de votación en la reunión anual del distrito y elección el 20

de mayo, 2025 en el lugar de las urnas del distrito de elecciones con el propósito de preparar un registro para reuniones del distrito o elecciones que se llevará a cabo posteriormente del 20 de mayo, 2025. Dicho registro deberá incluir (1) todos los votantes del distrito calificados quiénes se presenten personalmente para registrarse y (2) todos los votantes del distrito anteriormente calificados quiénes hayan sido anteriormente registrados por cualquier reunión especial o anual del distrito o por elección llevada a cabo o que tuvo lugar en cualquier fecha dentro del calendario de cuatro años 2021-2024 antes de la preparación de dicho registro.

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ADEMÁS que la elección debe tener lugar de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación y las normas de conducta de reuniones y elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier proposición o pregunta sobre las máquinas de votación debe ser presentada por escrito por petición suscrita por lo menos por noventa y cinco (95) votantes calificados del distrito y ser presentado en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. a no más tardar del 21 de abril, 2025. Esta regla no es aplicable para aquellas preguntas o propuestas, que son requeridas para ser publicadas o declaradas en los avisos públicos de la reunión o para aquellas propuestas o preguntas las cuales la Junta de Educación tiene la autoridad de presentarlas en cualquier reunión especial o anual del distrito.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que aplicaciones para las boletas ausentes para la votación del presupuesto y elección de los miembros de la junta pueden ser mandada a la oficina de la secretaria escolar. Tal aplicación debe ser recibida en la secretaria del distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de las elecciones, Además, cuya aplicación debe ser recibida en la secretaria del distrito por lo menos siete días antes de las elecciones si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de las elecciones si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. Una vez recibida con tiempo la solicitud para una boleta de voto en ausencia por correo la secretaria del distrito le enviara la boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a no más tardar de seis (6) días antes del voto. No boleta de votante ausente puede ser sondeada a menos que haya sido recibida en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito a no más tardar de las 5:00 p.m. (tiempo prevaleciente) del día de las elecciones.

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o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boletas o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares deberán ser recibidos en la oficina de la secretaria a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 24 de abril, 2025 No boleta militar será sondeada a menos que (1) se reciba en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito antes del cierre de las urnas en el día de las elecciones y que muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre endorso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) que haya sido recibida por la oficina de la secretaria del distrito a no más tardar de las 5:00 p.m. del día de las elecciones, firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se no sea a más tardar del día anterior a la elección.

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A. I doubt that you’ll save money, since you are correct that prices are creeping up, but only because of the uncertainty of markets. It seems that the Canada lumber tariffs may not take affect so rapidly, because Congress — including those from both sides of the aisle — is reportedly working on bills to stop the economic strife with our neighbor to the north. But it’s anybody’s guess, right now, day to day.

Basements have always seemed so minor when compared with additions and other renovations, but there are many safety codes you should become familiar with. First, many jurisdictions disallow any sleeping room in basements. Bathrooms are allowed in most jurisdictions, but verify whether a bathing fixture, shower or tub, is allowed. Some will only allow a toilet and sink.

You also need a second means of escape from the main room, not just the staircase you already have from the first floor. You’ll need an escape window or stairwell to the outside. If you choose a window, the sill can’t be more than 44 inches above the floor, and the window must have at least 5.7 square feet of clear opening, swinging outward into a 9-squarefoot (3 feet by 3 feet minimum) area of escape well with a ladder to get out to the ground level. I’ve watched these escape wells go from $3,500 to $12,000 over the past decade.

You will also be required to insulate the basement walls, and insulation must meet the State Energy Code, because when the basement is done legally, with a permit, it must pass the energy code analysis submission to the state’s website portal.

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picking up right where we left off last legislative session, the Liberty Water team has been hard at work, talking with New York’s elected officials about providing meaningful rate relief to customers. Currently, roughly 30 percent of a Liberty customer’s bill is made up of taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself.

The disproportionate level of taxes paid by our customers unnecessarily drives up the cost of water. That is unjust, but thankfully, we are keeping up the momentum from last year’s efforts to eliminate the special franchise tax — which makes up a significant portion of the overall taxes paid by Liberty customers — and to provide access to the state’s drinking water infrastructure grant programs. Once again, we are

asking our customers to join us in this fight in Albany, and use the tools we have created to make their voices heard.

Stopthehiddentax.org is our advocacy website, and we encourage every Liberty New York Water customer to visit and use it to take action. Showing your support for these legislative changes is very simple. Visit the website, click on the “Take Action” tab and fill out some basic information. Once it is submitted, a letter will automatically be sent on your behalf to key decision-makers who can move this legislation forward.

Jextremely impactful, and will build on the nearly 60,000 letters that have been sent to elected officials in the past year.

oin us in the fight in Albany to stop the hidden taxes and lower your water bills.

Showing overwhelming support from our customers for this legislative change will move the needle. If you are one of the more than 3,600 Liberty customers who have already taken action through the site, take action again. The continuous reinforcement to our elected officials that you want to see these cost-saving efforts become a reality is

As a company, we continue to make a strong case to the prominent policymakers on behalf of our customers, and the message is resonating. Legislation to eliminate the special franchise tax as well as to provide access to public grant funding has been introduced again this year. Right now it is vital that the elected officials responsible for moving the bill through the legislative process hear from our customers. For those who want to see lower water bills, going to Stopthehiddentax. org and sending a letter to state leaders takes less than five minutes, and policymakers won’t be able to ignore the voices of our 125,000 customers.

While the taxes collected do help fund local taxing jurisdictions, it is our firm belief that these taxes should not be collected through customer water bills. Making matters worse, our cus-

tomers are the only ones in Nassau County who have to pay this excessive tax. Moreover, your tax dollars are being used to fund water infrastructure projects throughout the state that Liberty is currently ineligible to access. Once again, those dollars are being collected without any benefit returning to the water system in your community. I want to be perfectly clear on one final point: The only advantage Liberty stands to gain in pursuing this legislative change is water rates that more accurately reflect the true cost of providing high-quality water service. That’s it. It is written into the proposed legislation that Liberty cannot realize any financial benefit from either bill.

So what can our customers do? Visit stopthehiddentax.org, click on the “Take Action” section, and fill in your information to have a letter sent on your behalf directly to key decisionmakers. There is power in numbers, and we are hoping every one of our customers will join the fight for lower bills. Let your voice be heard!

Deborah Franco is president of Liberty Water New York.

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pring is here, which also means it’s school budget time. School spending plans will be decided on May 20. Now is the time for everyone to take part in what is one of the most local ways to exercise civic responsibility. Not only is a school budget vote as local as it gets, but its impact is also important for everyone in the community. Did you know that district administrators begin the following year’s budget process at the start of the school year? In October we begin to build our budgets, anticipating what the future may hold. What will enrollment look like? What will the economy look like? What will state aid revenue be? What do families want for their students? How is our infrastructure holding up? These are just a handful of the many questions we ask as we work to ensure our students’ future success while remaining fiscally responsible to the community.

The largest portion of any school budget is directly related to student

instruction. Seventy to 80 percent of the budget represents the program component, or the salaries and benefits for teachers and staff that serve students each day. School districts should provide a competitive wage to all employees so they can afford to live in the local communities near where they work. This is essential for recruiting and retaining the best employees for our children so that students can succeed now and into the future.

Roughly 10 percent of the budget is the administrative component, for the general operation and management of the school district. The remaining 10 to 15 percent is the capital component, for transportation and facilities costs.

ings, floors, lighting, ADA compliance and masonry maintenance, to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

Lastly, the spending plan will inform us about what is new and innovative. New playgrounds, outdoor learning spaces, classroom redesign, and the latest technological improvements may all be part of the budget.

F ind out what’s in your district’s spending plan and be an informed voter.

Did you know that public school district budgets include funding for private and charter schools? Students whose families choose to send them to private schools have a personal stake in the publicschool budget process. The costs of transportation, textbooks and nursing services are all covered by publicschool budgets.

ership affordable in New York. School districts must aim to craft their budgets as closely as possible to what they anticipate their expenditures will be. While employee raises, instructional enhancements and capital projects are important, so is balancing affordability for taxpayers. The tax levy is an important indicator of a balanced and fiscally responsible spending plan that keeps a district moving forward without unnecessarily burdening taxpayers.

Families with school-age children have the most direct stake in the school budget process. The spending plan will outline what class sizes are projected to be. It will indicate what services, and how many, will be available in schools — special education, reading and math, multilingual learner, and mental health support. Sports, music, art, library, clubs, assemblies, and field trips are all funded in the budget, as are necessary capital improvements — new roofs, ceil-

In our area, property values are closely tied to the performance of neighborhood schools. People choose to buy homes in specific areas because of the reputation of the school district. Whether you’re invested in your home or plan to buy or sell, taking part in, and understanding, the school budget process should be at the top of your list.

Residents should know how much a district is asking to raise its tax levy. The state tax cap helps keep home own-

Over the next month, school districts across the state will be presenting their 2025-26 budgets to their communities. Whether you’re a family with a child in school or a homeowner, now is the time to find out what’s is in the budget, so you make an informed decision in May. Review the budget information page on your district website. Attend a budget hearing in May, and read the budget newsletter that is sent home to district residents. If you have a question, reach out to the district business official. Most important, ensure that your voice is heard by participating in the budget vote and trustee elections on May 20. Your active engagement in this important process will help shape your community next year and for years to come.

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every May for more than 60 years, the United States has taken the time to celebrate a crucial force in its economy: the small-business owner. This year during National Small Business Week, May 4 to 10, we will honor the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels innovation, drives local economies, and creates opportunity in communities across the country.

It’s important to recognize that this is more than just a ceremonial observance. Small Business Week is a chance to spotlight the backbone of America’s economic engine and the importance of supporting the 33 million small businesses nationwide.

Two of their biggest backers are the federal Small Business Administration and SCORE, a nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 11 million entrepreneurs since 1964. The SBA is a government agency that promotes and safeguards the interests of small businesses. Its mission is to support them and help them thrive, because they are such a vital component of the nation’s economy. The SBA provides access to federal contracts, counseling and financing, among other resources, to help these business grow.

Together, the SBA and SCORE will offer invaluable resources to both aspiring and established business owners at the annual National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, a free online event May 6 and 7. It will offer more than educational workshops; it will be a showcase of what’s possible when the public and private sectors collaborate.

That effort will include mentorships,

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practical advice and access to federal programs and tools that can help smallbusiness owners navigate the myriad challenges they face, from financing to digital marketing.

The Summit won’t just be about learning — it will also be about community. Consider the sheer number of small businesses that dot the landscape of the cities, towns and villages that Herald newspapers cover. How many do you patronize on a regular basis, from your favorite pizza place to your favorite stationery store or barbershop? Many are anchors of their neighborhoods or downtown commercial areas, making towns into home towns.

Beyond the summit, the SBA is organizing in-person events across the country, including a national awards celebration in Washington, D.C., on May 5. There will be local events as well, giving municipalities the chance to recognize their own standout entrepreneurs.

But why should National Small Business Week matter to everyone — not just business owners? Because small businesses do more than sell products and services. They create jobs. Half of all U.S. workers are employed by small and medium-sized businesses, which contribute 43 percent of the country’s GDP. Small businesses mentor future leaders. They drive innovation. They support schools, sponsor local Little League teams, and strengthen the fabric of our communities.

Almost every dollar spent at a small business goes back into the local economy. And during challenging times, as we saw during the coronavirus pandemic,

Re Peter King’s column, “Ed Kranepool was the real Mr. Met,” last week: As a graduate of James Monroe High School in the Bronx (I entered as Kranepool left), I was following even his high school career, because my dad umpired high school games as Ed chased Hank Greenberg’s (no relation) career high school home run record.

As an aside, the title of Jimmy Breslin’s book, “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?” was a quote by Casey Stengel as he appraised his new team.

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Over 40 years ago, I walked with a group of concerned citizens from Inwood, Manhattan, to the Coca-

these businesses often demonstrate resilience and creativity that not only help their communities endure those times, but inspire new ways to overcome them, bringing residents closer together in the process.

Smart legislation is critical, too. State Sen. Monica Martinez, whose district covers parts of Long Island, recently introduced the Lift Our Communities, Advertise Locally, or LOCAL, Act. This bill would provide truly small businesses — 10 employees or fewer — as well as minority-, female- or veteran-owned businesses of any size with a tax credit of up to $4,000 so they can advertise their products and services.

Supporting small businesses is a yearround responsibility, but next month’s special week will give us a chance to recommit to their success. Whether you attend the virtual summit, shop locally, or simply share the story of a small business that inspired you, there are countless ways to show support.

To learn more about this year’s events, to register for the summit, or to find a celebration near you, visit SBA. gov/NSBW. And be sure to follow along, and join the national conversation, at #SmallBusinessWeek. Throughout the year, the Herald offers small businesses webinars and training, too, and we encourage businesses to sign up for these valuable sessions.

In celebrating this special week, we celebrate the grit, vision and drive that continue to shape our nation by shaping its economy — one idea, one storefront and one hardworking entrepreneur at a time.

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the other week I had the pleasure of flying to Atlanta to celebrate the wedding of two good friends. The ceremony was beautiful, the bride and groom were happy, and nothing disturbed the sanctity of the moment.

What really struck me was how much fun I had seeing a bunch of old friends from college and high school, and how much I’d missed spending time with them.

The groom and I had gone to neighboring colleges, although we’d known each other for years through mutual friends. I spent so much time over my four years with him and the other kids at St. Andrews university that there were some days when I thought I knew their campus better than mine. Certainly I knew where all the cheapest bars in their town were. But after graduation, we all went our separate ways, as happens. While we

kept in touch sporadically, the demands of life and work — not to mention the pandemic and general global craziness — meant that I rarely, if ever, saw or talked to many people who only a few years before I’d hung out with every day. until this recent weekend, when we spent practically every waking moment getting up to our old shenanigans again. It sounds cliché to say, but it truly felt like no time had passed.

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every weekend. And for many young people, this connection is something that we’re all deeply missing.

Most people are aware that there is a loneliness epidemic in America.

fter college, we went our separate ways, but it was silly of me not to reach out before.

The most astonishing part was finding out how many of these friends now lived so close to me, with the majority of them having moved to New York City in the past few years. The last I’d heard from them, they were scattered as far apart as Los Angeles and London; little did I know that most of them now lived less than an hour away on the LIRR. I’ve already made plans to see some of them again soon.

That got me thinking about how silly it was of me not to reach out before. A simple text, “Hey, how’s it going, dude?” and I could have been seeing them

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Cola plant in Tarrytown to call attention to the fact that New York state needed a bottle deposit bill. I was sore for three weeks! We achieved victory, and New York passed the Returnable Container Act, commonly known as the Bottle Bill. This landmark law has proven to be a highly effective program, reducing litter and increasing recycling rates in our state.

Albany now needs to support the Bigger Better Bottle Bill (S5684, A6543). This legislation would raise bottle and can deposits from 5 to 10 cents, which would increase redemption rates, support some of our state’s most marginalized workers and further reduce litter. The nickel deposit was enacted into law in 1983. If it were adjusted for inflation, it would be 15 cents today.

This bill could generate as much as $100 million for the state, and those funds could be used to address limits on redemption options in low-income communities and other litter and solid waste problems. It would also create more consistency by including sports drinks, iced tea, wine and spirits and more. With more beverage types included, there would be more recycling, less confusion and less pollution.

We must stop littering our Earth with one-time-use disposable bottles. This 42-yearold law needs to be updated. Here’s hoping our Legislature and governor will carry this bill through to fruition.

JoSEpH M. VARoN West Hempstead

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According to a study released in 2024 by the American psychiatric Association, 30 percent of adults experience feelings of loneliness at least once a week, with 10 percent admitting that they feel lonely every day.

This is even more pronounced in young people, with 30 percent of Americans ages 18 to 34 saying they are lonely every day or several times a week.

This crisis, while not as immediately obvious as a drug or disease epidemic, is just as insidious in its negative impact on the health of our country and our communities. A variety of factors are believed to contribute to this problem, from technology to being overworked to our hyper-focused sense of individualism.

While experts argue about the cause, the negative results speak for themselves. Humans are naturally social

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There is a desperate need for Nassau County politicians to establish a homeless shelter for people with pets.

There is nothing more emotionally jarring than looking into the eyes of a person who has lost everything and, in order to be admitted to a shelter, must surrender a beloved lifelong companion to an animal rescue — or continue to live on the streets — because Nassau County has no place for the two of them to go.

And it’s equally soul-wrenching to sit with a newly surrendered homeless animal, confused and scared, and console them as they get one last glimpse of the best friend they adored unconditionally.

Last month, the Safe Center of Long Island, in Bethpage, closed. Isn’t there a space like this that can be used as shelter for both the homeless and their pets?

politicians, for decades you have been telling homeless people what they need, instead of asking them. They have told me through their tears, and their animal friends by their despair. Will you act, or continue to look away from the truly voiceless, who in your campaign speeches you profess you will be a champion for.

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Dana Fuchs works at an animal rescue facility.

animals, and when we are unable to socialize, for whatever reason — from prisoners in solitary confinement to teenage shut-ins who spend all of their time online — the effects of being separated from others take a serious mental and physical toll on our health.

Studies have compared the impact of loneliness on our bodies to the effects of smoking 15 cigarettes, and concluded that it leads to higher rates of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Loneliness literally kills us.

on the flip side, the desire for companionship can also lead people to seek connection and validation from unhealthy sources, such as political extremist groups, criminal organizations, and even drugs.

That’s why, now more than ever, it’s important to reach out. Shoot a text to your buddy from high school or call your friend from your sports team in college. Sometimes even a short conversation catching up is all you need to remind yourself how many friends you have, and how much they mean to you.

Will Sheeline is an editor covering Glen Head, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff. Comments? wsheeline@liherald.com.

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