Massapequa Herald 05_13_2026

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The now vacant Sunrise Mall, which could be the next location for an Amazon warehouse.

Sunrise Mall closure renews debate over proposed Amazon facility Residents express their views on the plan

By MIKE POLANSKY & CAROLYN JAMES Herald Reporters

The recent closure of Dick’s Sporting Goods, the last remaining tenant at Sunrise Mall, has renewed attention on a proposed Amazon warehouse and distribution center now under review by the Town of Oyster Bay.

According to plans submitted to the town, Amazon would develop 26.7 acres of the site into a 24/7 warehouse and delivery station, including fleet service and vehicle inspection buildings. The project is expected to employ 75 to 100 warehouse workers and up to 305 drivers, with construction estimated to take about 13 months once approvals are secured.

The future of the remaining roughly 50 acres of mall property has not been determined.

Reaction from nearby residents has been mixed, with many citing quality-of-life concerns.

“I have lived in this town for 30 years and this is a quality-of-life issue,” said Carmela

Hahl of Westwood Road. “The site is right in my backyard, and it could affect the value of our homes if we see a large volume of trucks going in and out … and us having to breathe all that diesel fuel when the trucks are idling.”

Rashid Malik of Linwood Place raised similar concerns about “the prospect of having to deal with this big facility with trucks and noise issues,” adding that the mall’s presence had been “great” for the neighborhood.

Anne Salerno, also of Linwood Place, said she “would have preferred affordable housing,” but added, “I guess anything is better than having a ghost mall.”

For Michael Pearson of East Gate, whose home borders the property, the scale of operations is troubling. He pointed to “24 hours, seven days operation, with hundreds of workers, people coming and going.”

Others were less concerned. Linda Conboy of Ashwood Place and Brian Zash of Linwood Place said the project would not significantly

Massapequa schools host 2026 Special Olympics

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

More than 500 athletes from 50 teams gathered in Massapequa on May 5 to compete in the 56th annual Special Olympics New York Long Island Region Spring Games, with most events held at the athletic fields of Berner Middle School.

The event, presented by North-

well Health in partnership with the Massapequa School District and the Town of Oyster Bay, brought together athletes, coaches, volunteers, and spectators for a day centered on competition and inclusion.

Trent Hampton, one of the participants had this to say about the event:

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Emilio Eggers and Nicole Heller ‘signed’ at the event.

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Two slates compete for four Amityville school board seats

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Two groups of residents are vying for four seats on the Amityville Board of Education in a race that has drawn significant attention within the school district community.

The Tide Turners, whose motto is “Putting students first and bringing back financial discipline,” are running as a team and include Wendy Canestro, Donelle Cronin, Stephanie Andrews and Chris Papile. Canestro and Andrews previously served on the school board.

The group faces opposition from A Rising Tide, whose candidates are Angel Davenport, Michael McDonald, Equasia YardJean and Cheryl Quintyne-Best. A Rising Tide is campaigning on inclusivity, academic excellence and fiscal accountability.

The following information was provided by the candidates upon request.

A RISING TIDE

Angel Davenport

Angel Davenport is a 36-year resident of the district and a 1994 graduate of Amityville High School. She said she is running to help strengthen academic achievement, fiscal responsibility and community trust.

“I want to ensure that every student has access to a safe, supportive and successful learning environment while (also) supporting administrators, teachers, staff and families,” she said.

Davenport has worked in education for 28 years and currently works in the Babylon School District focusing on mathematics and special education. She also serves in an administrative leadership role with the Western Suffolk BOCES summer school program.

She is a member of NYSUT and serves as an administrative assistant and church

leader locally.

“If elected my priority is to rebuild community trust while focusing on student achievement, responsible budgeting and creating safe, supportive schools where all students can succeed,” she said.

Equasia Yard-Jean

With 28 years of experience in education, Equasia Yard-Jean currently serves as a school building and district leader with New York City Public Schools, supporting more than 125 school leaders across pre-K-12 and GED programs serving more

Massapequa’s Mazzola named president of Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association

The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association has elected Michael E. Mazzola of the Massapequa Water District as its 2026 president, following a recent association meeting.

Mazzola will lead a newly elected board representing water districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Mazzola, a Massapequa resident of more than 50 years, brings extensive public service and management experience to his role as Commissioner of the Massapequa Water District, with a focus on ensuring a safe and reliable water supply for local homes and businesses.

In a statement, Mazzola recognized outgoing 2025 president John Coumatos of the Bethpage Water District.

“Commissioner Coumatos’ leadership

and dedication made a lasting impact on our association and the communities we serve,” Mazzola said. “His commitment to collaboration helped advance important conversations around water quality, infrastructure, and long-term planning.

On behalf of the NSWCA, we thank Commissioner Coumatos for his service and continued contributions to the water industry.”

Mazzola has served with the Massapequa Fire Department for 44 years, including 15 years as Fire Commissioner.

In that role, he oversaw major capital improvements such as upgraded emergency generators at all three firehouses, a new fire truck maintenance and training facility, a computerized dispatch system, and the acquisition of three ambulances

over nine years.

Beyond his fire service, Mazzola has private-sector experience in management and facility operations. He is also active in the community, serving as Secretary and Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Massapequa and as past president of the Massapequa Soccer Club.

Mazzola and his wife have raised two children in the community.

The 2026 NSWCA board also includes 1st Vice President Joseph Perry of the South Huntington Water District; 2nd Vice President Scott A. Greco of the Bethpage Water District; Treasurer Michael J. Kosinski of the Roslyn Water District; and Secretary Rodney Caines of the Westbury Water District.

—Carolyn

James

Massapequa’s Birch Lane authors share research projects

Expert knowledge was on display in a third-grade classroom at Birch Lane Elementary School in Massapequa as young researchers proudly shared their recent work.

Students in Jessica Gill and Gabriella Fielding’s class put weeks of effort into their nonfiction writing projects. To generate excitement, they could pick any topic of interest, with subjects ranging from animals to science to sports. Students did extensive research and made digital

books at least four chapters long on Book Creator. They also included text features like a table of contents, glossary and photos with captions.

Presentation day featured a gallery walk in the classroom. Half of the class sat at their desks with their digital presentations and props or artifacts related to their topics. Other students then traversed the room to learn about the topics and leave each presenter a compliment, known as a “glow.” The two groups then switched.

Courtesy Massapequa Water District

Newly named Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioner’s Association president Michael E. Mazzola

Courtesy Massapequa school district

In addition to making a digital presentation, Aubrey Schrade also made a diorama of a chimpanzee habitat for the March 23 gallery walk.

Kane Considine took notes as he learned about Alice Crow’s research topic.

Birch Lane Elementary School third grader Madison Bradley, seated, shared her research project on the effects of poison ivy on the human body with classmates Makena Meyer and Benjamin Ginsberg.

LIRR workers rally for contract as strike looms

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More than a 1,000 Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) employees, union leaders, supporters and public officials gathered at the Massapequa Railroad station on Saturday, May 9 demanding that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority offers them a fair contract.

Meanwhile an impending Long Island Rail Road strike could halt service for nearly 300,000 daily commuters as union leaders and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continue contract negotiations as early as this weekend.

Workers are seeking higher wage increases, while the MTA warns a shutdown would disrupt and damage Long Island’s economy if no agreement is reached.

In the event of a Long Island Rail Road strike, commuters would likely need to rely on alternate transportation, including expanded bus service, ferries, carpools and remote work arrangements.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has said it would increase express bus routes from Long Island into New York City, though officials warn buses could carry only a fraction of regular LIRR riders.

Roads and bridges would likely face severe congestion, especially during peak commuting hours. Employers may also encourage hybrid or remote schedules to ease disruptions.

Photo: Carolyn James

Shown in photo at the rally holding sign is Brogan Aarne, with his family. His father is an LIRR employee.

Kids First WITH Fianancial Discipline

Former Amityville School Board Member, a Licensed Commercial Insurance Broker who manages multimillion-dollar accounts;

Applies Risk Analysis expertise to protect district resources in order to be able to provide for improved student outcomes;

Served on three boards of Education, including as President - worked with 4 Superintendents and participated in a Superintendent Search;

Trained NY school board members to lead with TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY;

Authored the at-large proposition that the community overwhelmingly supported and passed;

Drove the Amityville School District’s POLICY Committee while on the Board of Education & identified gaps in mandated policies, resulting in adoption of 33 policies in one year.

Rated RN BSN School Nurse and 40yr Amityville resident, now Licensed Real Estate Agent;

Currently serves on the Amityville School Darker’s HIRING Committee since its inception, which includes resume reviews innterviews & providing recommendations to the Amityville Board of Education;

President-Black of Amityville Rotary Club,Pre-Cana moderator CCD Instructor, Lamaze Instructor, Soccor Coach & Assist CYO Program Coordinator during her husband Rich’s 10yr tenure in St Martin’s CYO program;

RN with 21 yrs as School Nurse with Massapeque School District & was responsible for the wellness salty & core of 700 students & staff;

As School Nurse established Health Club 10 promote Student Wellness and Healthy Habits;

Co- Authored and updated the Healthcare Manual for Muses in the Massapequa School District.

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Board governance experience:

Proven leadership that puts students and taxpayers first.

Academic success in Amityville

We make goal-oriented, data-divers decisions that have in the past and will again lead to results the children deserve.

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Students are not to blame for Administration failures because.... Accountability stars at the top.

Refined RN Administrator 43yr resident 9 yr Amityville School Boer member, 4 years Board President;

As Board President, passed Park Ave Renovation Bord & after metering the Board majority FIXED the failing Park Ave School Reno Project;

Led the exclusively Board conducted Superintendent search, interviewing 50-candidates resulting in hiding the new Administration Team Leaders of Superintendent Dr Brian DeSorbe & Assist Superintendent Curriculum & Instruction Michael Cohen;

This same Administration Team, along with the staff, produced Amityville’s historic for NY State imporvement in ACADEMIC RESULTS & removed 2 schools from NYS Needs Improvement & Restructuring Lists

PROVED Amityville students succeed when YOUR elected Board members m proven goal-oriented data-driven Academic decisions with Fiscally sound Budgeting

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Developer of Software & Firmware for. US Aerospace industry Military planes, Downloader Program remote program used in Security panels/systems (ex ADT), ADEMCO Alms, Managed Systems Managed Software Engineer teams incl Downloader International Team of Software Engineers.

Served on Amityville School District BUDGET Committees brings real oversight with his exceptional analytical insight on all budget matters.

Volunteer: Amityville Rotary Club, Bayman Soccer Club Executive Board responsible for oversight all Soccer Field maintenance managed all Coaches of all Boys Teams, responsible for entire intramural program Wants Amitville students to bent from his past experiences of a sound education with the adequate funds already provided by our taxpayer

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DONELLE CRONIN

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Rocco spALLiNA MASSAPEQUA Junior LACROSSE

A UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA commit, Spallina is Nassau County’s leader in goals with 60 after scoring 52 as a sophmore in 2025 for the Class A champion. He’s scored at least four goals in nine games this spring including seven apiece against both Wantagh and Long Beach. He also has 19 assists.

eVeNts to watch

Monday, May 18

Boys/Girls Track & Field: Class AA championships at Roslyn High School 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

Boys/Girls Track & Field: Class AAA championships at Westbury High School 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Boys/Girls Track & Field: Class A championships at North Shore High School 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 23

Flag Football: Class A/B/C finals at LIU TBA

Wednesday, May 27

Girls Lacrosse: Class A/B finals at Adelphi TBA

Thursday, May 28

Girls Lacrosse: Class C/D finals at Adelphi TBA

Monday, June 1

Boys Lacrosse: Class B final at Hofstra 5:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Class C final at Hofstra 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2

Boys Lacrosse: Class D final at Hofstra 5:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Class A final at Hofstra 7:30 p.m.

Nominate a “spotlight Athlete”

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

Plainedge earns 10 wins, No. 6 seed

By DYLAN BUTLER sports@liherald.com

The Plainedge girls lacrosse team entered its regular-season finale with a chance to secure a share of the Conference II title.

But the Red Devils fell just short, losing at Seaford, 7-6, May 7.

It was a bitter defeat. And the best thing that could have happened for Plainedge.

“We’ve had three losses, and every time after those losses was like absolute fire,” first-year Plainedge coach Julianna Keenan said. “I think this is exactly the fire we needed, and now they’re just ready to go.”

The Red Devils (10-4) earned the No. 6 seed in the Nassau Class C playoffs and will take on third-seeded Lynbrook in the first round. A Plainedge could potentially set up a showdown with second-seeded Wantagh in the semifinals.

“I’d rather us lose this game like this and face that adversity we had in that game, and now we can work on it and be prepared for the next game,” Keenan said. “Every game after this is going to be just like that or more difficult. We got to see that environment, and now we know exactly what we need to do and use that fire again for the postseason.”

A 9-7 win over Port Washington on April 18 gave the Red Devils confidence they could compete against any team in the county. In that win, junior Peyton Wise paced Plainedge with four goals. Sophomore Kennedy Murnane, a St. Anthony’s transfer, added three goals and one assist.

That dynamic duo has

paced the Red Devils’ attack, combining for 93 goals and 31 assists. Murnane has 48 goals; Wise 45.

“Peyton is the leader and the one who sets the tone and is just the hardest-working attacker. Her ride is fantastic. She does anything you ever want and always draws the attention of the whole defense, so it frees up everything else,” Keenan said. “When Kennedy’s on, no one can stop her. It’s all in her control. She goes 100 percent, she can dodge any way she wants. She can feed anyway she can.”

Plainedge has given up just 7.7 goals per game, and Keenan said juniors Giovanna Pannitti and Analia Downes are a big reason why.

“Giovanna leads the team in caused turnovers by far. She’s the vocal leader. She’s controlling everything that happens down there,” Keenan said. “Analia usually guards one of the best attackers on the other team. She’s great on the circle. Her love for the game is so contagious.”

Although just a freshman, Delaney Auer has been strong on draw controls. In a 20-10 win over Friends Academy on May 5, Auer had a career-high 14 draw controls, along with two goals and two assists.

And junior Angelina Puglisi has been one of the team’s most improved players, confidently dodging defenders at will en route to 11 goals and nine assists.

All told, it makes for a team looking to make noise this May and beyond.

“Now that we’ve played like this, we can’t go back to how it ever was,” Keenan said. “This is the expectation from now on.”

Erik Lee/Herald Sophomore Kennedy Murnane had three of her team-leading 48 goals in the Red Devils’ big 9-7 win over Port Washington.

Special Olympics 2026 held in Plainedge

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lete it beings joy to my soul to participate and advocate for athletes with disabilities across the state. I am also honored to be a proud representative of the Long Island running community and Special Olympics New York Long Island Region.”

“I had a great day at the special Olympics spring games,” said Ben Beavers, another athlete. “I won second place in the relay and second place in 800 meters and first place in 1500 meters and my girlfriend ...took first place in 50 meters and third place in relay and everyone did a great job. During the opening ceremony, Massapequa Superintendent of Schools William Brennan welcomed participants during a parade of athletes and coaches on the Berner track.

“Today we celebrate not only athletic achievements, but the very best of the human spirit—perseverance, courage, joy and inclusion,” Brennan said. “Our athletes are ready to shine and ready to show us what it truly means to lead with heart.”

Local and county officials in attendance included Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, Town Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, State Assemblyman Michael Durso, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and Massapequa Board of Education members Kerry Wachter, Chris Brooks, Cher Lepre, Jeanine Caramore and Danielle Ocuto.

Organizers said more than 500 volun-

teers from the Massapequa community helped support the day’s events.

The ceremony also featured American Sign Language interpretation provided by Massapequa High School seniors Emilio Eggers and Nicole Heller. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jada Maroldo, while the National Anthem was performed by Massapequa High School Class of 2023 graduate Jesse Findling, a former American Idol contestant.

Board of Education President Kerry Wachter also addressed the crowd, emphasizing community involvement.

“Here in Massapequa, we take pride in moments like this, when we can open our doors, come together and be part of something bigger than ourselves,” Wachter said. “Let’s make today a day full of encouragement, pride and celebration.”

Local elected officials and the Chiefettes

Jesse Findling sings the National Anthem as Pledge of Allegiance leader Jada Maroldo and Superintendent William Brennan look on.

Sunrise Mall closure renews debate over proposed Amazon facility

impact them, while William Simari of Park Lane said it “would not be too terrible.”

Local businesses along Sunrise Highway largely welcomed the proposal. One pizzeria owner said Amazon workers nearby “could be better for me,” bringing in additional customers.

Town Councilwoman Laura Maier, who owns nearby Dairy Queen and Jersey Mike’s locations, called the redevelopment “encouraging news.”

“The closure of the mall … had a real impact on all of us who rely on steady foot traffic,” Maier said. “Bringing in new retail and an Amazon facility has the potential to restore energy to the area, create jobs, and drive consistent customer flow again.”

Robin Hepworth, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas, struck a measured tone.

“I’ve spoken with both residents and business owners, and it’s clear there are strong feelings on both sides,” she said. “Our role is to support our business com-

munity while also advocating for responsible development.”

Massapequa Park Mayor Dan Pearl said he has sought a meeting with Amazon representatives, but none has occurred to date. He noted the proposal may be preferable to a long-vacant site.

For longtime residents, the discussion also carries a sense of loss.

“As I drive past the old Sunrise Mall, I can’t forget the memories — some great, some not,” said Massapequa resident Pete Anglin in a Facebook post.

Anglin recalled growing up at the mall, from trips to JCPenney and Korvette’s with his mother to meals at the Woolworth’s luncheonette with his grandmother. He remembered feeding the fish, spending time in the arcades, and visiting Farrell’s Ice Cream, the movie theater and other longtime staples.

“It was where we hung out, met friends and made memories,” he said, adding that later, as a firefighter and chief, he also responded to emergencies at the site.

Registration for Youth Basketball in Oyster Bay opening May 18

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier and the Town Board announced that registration for the Town’s Youth Basketball Program will open on May 18, offering local students in grades 3 through 8 the opportunity to compete in a structured summer league.

The program will feature eight games played across four town locations: Anchor Park, Haypath Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Park, and Syosset Woodbury Community Park. The season is scheduled to begin June 15, with player evaluations set for June 5 and 6 at Haypath Park.

“I’m thrilled to see our young athletes take to the basketball court this summer,” Councilwoman Maier said. “This program offers a platform for our youth to hone their basketball skills, showcase their talents, and experience the adrenaline rush of competition – all in a supportive environment. Be sure to register now, as this program is sure to fill up quickly.”

Evaluation sessions will be organized by grade level, with Grades 3–4 at 5 p.m., Grades 5–6 at 6 p.m., and Grades 7–8 at 7 p.m. A second round of player assessments is also scheduled for June 7 and 8 at Haypath Park. According to town officials, the evaluations will help coaches form balanced teams and promote skill development through competitive play.

Registration will open online at www. oysterbaytown.com/sports beginning Monday, May 18 at 9 a.m. The resident fee is $85, while non-residents will pay $100. Participants must submit proof of residency, such as a tax or utility bill, along with a birth certificate during registration.

The Town is also seeking volunteer coaches and referees. Interested individuals can contact parksportal@oysterbayny.gov for more information.

Additional details are available by calling (516) 797-7945 or visiting oysterbaytown.com.

Two slates compete for four Amityville school board seats

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Two groups of residents are vying for four seats on the Amityville Board of Education in a race that has drawn significant attention within the school district community.

The Tide Turners, whose motto is “Putting students first and bringing back financial discipline,” are running as a team and include Wendy Canestro, Donelle Cronin, Stephanie Andrews and Chris Papile. Canestro and Andrews previously served on the school board.

The group faces opposition from A Rising Tide, whose candidates are Angel Davenport, Michael McDonald, Equasia YardJean and Cheryl Quintyne-Best. A Rising Tide is campaigning on inclusivity, academic excellence and fiscal accountability.

The following information was provided by the candidates upon request.

A RISING TIDE

Angel Davenport

Angel Davenport is a 36-year resident of the district and a 1994 graduate of Amityville High School. She said she is running to help strengthen academic achievement, fiscal responsibility and community trust.

“I want to ensure that every student has access to a safe, supportive and successful learning environment while (also) supporting administrators, teachers, staff and families,” she said.

Davenport has worked in education for 28 years and currently works in the Babylon School District focusing on mathematics and special education. She also serves in an administrative leadership role with the Western Suffolk BOCES summer school program.

leader locally.

She is a member of NYSUT and serves as an administrative assistant and church

“If elected my priority is to rebuild community trust while focusing on student achievement, responsible budgeting and creating safe, supportive schools where all students can succeed,” she said.

Equasia Yard-Jean

With 28 years of experience in education, Equasia Yard-Jean currently serves as a school building and district leader with New York City Public Schools, supporting more than 125 school leaders across pre-K-12 and GED programs serving more

Cher Lepre and Danielle Ocuto have delivered real results for Massapequa families.

They've kept spending responsible - cutting waste and keeping the budget below the tax cap every single year - saving taxpayers real money.

They stood up for Massapequa - defending the Chief and protecting fairness in girls' sports, bathrooms and locker rooms.

They invested in students - building new playgrounds, upgrading facilities, expanding Challenger sports, and adding solar to reduce long-term energy costs.

And, they've created real pathways for students after graduation - whether that's college, skilled trades of meaningful careers.

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• PLAINEDGE FLAG FOOTBALL •

Crandon Selected for USA Football Select Bowl

Plainedge Flag Football standout Madison Crandon has been selected to participate in the USA Football Select Bowl, marking a significant milestone in her athletic career.

Crandon earned her place in the national development event after competing among some of the top rising flag football athletes in the country. The Select Bowl serves as one of the sport’s premier talent identification platforms, bringing together elite players from across the United States to train, compete, and perform in front of National Team scouts and coaches as part of the Team USA pathway.

The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, this June.

Plainedge Flag Football officials expressed pride in Crandon’s achievement and noted her continued commitment to the program.

“We are so proud of you, Madison,” the program shared. “Keep representing with hard work, heart, and Plainedge pride.”

Crandon’s participation will be closely followed as she advances to the national stage this summer.

Ponticello Selected for 2026 Stars

& States Event

Plainedge Flag Football’s Gianna Ponticello has been selected to compete in the 2026 Stars & States event, a national-level 5v5 flag football competition featuring top emerging athletes and coaches from across the country.

The event includes boys and girls divisions representing regions such as California, Texas, Florida, and the Tri-State area, and is structured as a national championship-style showcase. Athletes will participate in multiple days of competition, along with skills challenges, practices, team meetings, and developmental activities.

The program also provides exposure opportunities for athletes through coaching development sessions, national scouting presence, and college coach visibility.

Ponticello will travel to Los Angeles, California, this June to compete at the event.

Plainedge Flag Football highlighted the selection as a point of pride for the program and community, noting excitement in following her journey on the national stage.

Distinguished artists concert series to conclude with free library performances

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola announced that the Town’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series will wrap up in May with a pair of free performances at local libraries.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” Labriola said. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

The final performances in the series will feature a mix of folk and country music:

•Gathering Time will perform on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library, presenting

songs centered on themes of hope, freedom, and social conscience.

•Rusty Spur will take the stage on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, blending contemporary country hits with traditional classics. The event is free, though tickets are required. For more information, call (516) 935-6790.

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community and Youth Services through its Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division.

For a complete concert schedule or additional details, residents can call (516) 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown. com/CAPA

Massapequa schools conducting breakfast program survey

The Massapequa School District will be conducting a survey of parents of students in kindergarten through fifth grade who attend the Massapequa elementary schools to determine if there is any interest in a school breakfast program.

If insufficient interest is determined, an exemption to participate in this program will be requested by the Massapequa Board

Youth cardiac screening event for Massapequa School District students

On behalf of the Connor Kasin Memorial Foundation, a no-cost EKG Screening Day for Massapequa School District students in grades 7 through 12 will take place on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Massapequa High School.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest remains a leading cause of death among young athletes. In partnership with Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Mass -

apequa School District, the foundation is committed to providing proactive cardiac evaluations that can detect underlying conditions not typically caught in routine physicals. RSVP is appreciated. To register, visit shorturl.at/zcqUe.

For more information, please call Tim Ryan at (516) 578-0884.

Massapequa High School is located at 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa.

of Education to the New York State Education Department.

Parents and taxpayers are asked to share their concerns regarding the district’s survey and exemption request by contacting the Massapequa Food Service office in writing at Massapequa Administration, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 or by phone at (516) 308-5745.

Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale school district Farmingdale High School Juniors Elisa and Emma Kelly celebrate their 4th-place finish at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta in April. The duo’s award-winning presentation has earned them a coveted spot.

Gianna Ponticello

Madison Crandon

Mass for the Endangered

A musical plea for the earth’s not-yet-gone species and ecosystems

Four years ago, when the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City “adopted” Last Hope Animal Rescue, the church adopted me too.

The Cathedral has become more than a place of worship. It has evolved into a gathering place where art, science, music and compassion meet beneath one soaring roof.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

In spring 2025, the Cathedral launched “Moon as Sacred Mirror,” suspending British artist Luke Jerram’s 20-foot illuminated lunar sculpture, Museum of the Moon, from the grand nave. Featuring NASA imagery of the moon’s surface, the installation transformed the Cathedral into a cosmic sanctuary.

JOANNE ANDERSON

Programs blending spirituality, science and the arts culminated in a Pink Floyd tribute concert and light show beneath the glowing moon. I sat in the first row, I felt transported.

THE EARTH INSIDE THE CATHEDRAL:

During May 2026, the Cathedral installed Jerram’s Gaia, a 20-foot rotating sculpture of Earth, for the theme “This Fragile Earth, Our Island Home.” Gaia is Mother Earth in Greek mythology. Inspired by the awe astronauts experience viewing Earth from space, the installation emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life.

On May 8, beneath the slowly rotating Earth, the Cathedral presented Mass for the Endangered, a musical meditation on humanity’s responsibility to protect the planet and its vulnerable species.

Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider created the work in 2020, while librettist Nathaniel Bellows combined the traditional Latin Mass with reflections on extinction, climate change and ecological loss. The result is both prayer and warning.

The Cathedral choir, joined by Juilliard orchestra students and conducted by Canon Martin Green, delivered the six-movement work with emotional power.

Hearing soaring voices accompanied by a full orchestra while Gaia revolved overhead created an unforgettable experience. Gazing upward at the cloud-covered Earth suspended above the audience stirred both wonder and urgency.

Without collective action, Mass for the Endangered risks becoming less a plea than a requiem.

OUR PET PARTNERSHIP-A

MICROCOSM OF CONNECTIONS:

For Last Hope Animal Rescue, the evening carried significance as well. A portion of ticket proceeds benefited the organization through its ongoing partnership with the Cathedral.

After the performance, guests gathered downstairs for a wine-and-cheese reception while a slideshow highlighted Last Hope’s rescued pets and shared community projects. The partnership itself began with a rescue story. In 2021, Cathedral pet ministry leaders Kyle Szabo and Rebecca Maines approached Last Hope about working together. Rebecca mentioned she had recently adopted two kittens from us — kittens I had trapped along

with their mother. The connection felt immediate.

Today, Rebecca volunteers with Last Hope cats and later adopted Newton, one of our Maine Coons.

That same year, Cathedral Dean Michael Sniffen visited Last Hope’s Wantagh adoption center for a St. Francis blessing of the animals. One recently returned cat named Jax received special attention from both Rebecca and the Dean.

Later that same day, Jax was adopted.

His new home address? Cathedral Avenue, within sight of the church.

The partnership has continued through thrift shop clothing donations, pet adoptions and fundraising efforts, including support for organizations aiding victims of the Turkey earthquake in 2023.

And fittingly, there is also a cat connection to Mass for the Endangered itself.

Just before Christmas 2024, choir members rehearsing “Joy to the World” heard cries outside the Cathedral. A black kitten had fallen into a 12-foot window well and needed a ladder rescue.

Last Hope agreed to arrange her veterinary care and adoption, while Larry, the Cathedral’s director of music, offered to foster her temporarily.

The kitten never left.

Before Christmas, she had been adopted by Joslyn, lead vocalist in the Cathedral choir. Last week, Joslyn performed a beautiful solo during Mass for the Endangered.

At the reception afterward, she showed updated photos of the once-rescued kitten, now named Cornelia — after Cornelia Stewart,

who financed construction

It was a fitting conclusion to an evening devoted to the interconnectedness of all living things.

of the Cathedral in the 1870s in memory of her husband, Alexander department store magnate.

Gaia- 20-foot, rotating model of the earth suspended in the Cathedral of the Incarnation.

Cornelia- the Cathedral choir window well cat.

Candidates outline priorities ahead of district vote

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21 years as an elementary school nurse in a neighboring district serving more than 600 students and staff members.

During that time, she said she created a club promoting student wellness.

Cronin currently serves on the district’s hiring committee and is president-elect of the Rotary Club of Amityville. Her volunteer work has also included serving as a Pre-Cana moderator and religious education teacher.

“If elected I will collaborate to form measurable goals,” she said. “These goals will provide clarity, track progress, increase motivation and ensure that success is achievable.”

Chris Papile

Chris Papile, a retired software engineer with a master’s degree in computer science, said he is running to help students succeed academically and increase transparency within the district.

CALENDAR

MEETING NOTICE CHANGE

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Massapequa Fire District regular monthly meeting scheduled for Monday, May 25, has been rescheduled to Monday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., District Administration Building, 1 Brooklyn Ave., Massapequa. For more information call (516) 571-6200.

THURSDAY, MAY 14

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

FRIDAY, MAY 15

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

SUNDAY, MAY 17

•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, MAY 18

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

TUESDAY, MAY 19

•Town of Oyster Bay Town Board Meeting: 10 a.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. For more information, please call (516) 624-6380.

•Plainedge School District Annual Budget and Trustee Election: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Plainedge High School, High School

“The community should always be included, especially in curriculum and budgets and should never be ignored,” said Papile, who previously served on the district’s budget committee. “Because of my background I can provide the district with exceptional analytical insight on all budget matters.”

Papile volunteers with the Amityville Rotary Club, coaches’ soccer and serves on the executive board of the Baymen Soccer Club, where he oversees soccer field maintenance and the intramural program.

During his career, he developed software for the U.S. aerospace industry as well as programs used by engineers around the world.

“If I am elected, I will advocate along with my fellow trustees, for a comprehensive plan based on metrics to streamline how the schools operate,” he said. “The community, from taxpayers to students, depend on that.”

OF EVENTS

Gym, 241 Wyngate Dr., Massapequa. For more information, call (516) 992-7450.

•Farmingdale School District Budget Vote and Election: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Howitt Middle School, Aquatic Center, 70 Van Cott Ave., Farmingdale. For more information, call (516) 434-5002.

•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 12step 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, MAY 20

•Plainedge Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 p.m., Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, N. Massapequa. For more information, please call (516) 735-4210.

• Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Networking: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Nutty Irishman Backyard, 323 Main St., Farmingdale. To register and for more information, please visit farmingdalenychamber.org/events/details/multi-chamber-networking-at-thenutty-irishman-6876 or call (516) 200-1228.

• 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) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

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STEPPING OUT

A garden invites children to take part in nurturing life and understanding the outcomes of their choices. When things don’t go as planned, it becomes a valuable space to build resilience, accept outcomes and try again.

Planting seeds of wonder

By Karen Bloom

One of the most meaningful things you can grow in a garden isn’t a flower or a vegetable — it’s a lifelong gardener. With summer on the horizon, outdoor spaces begin to feel like an extension of home, creating a natural setting for families to connect, explore and unwind.

For children, the benefits of gardening go far beyond getting a little dirt under their nails. A growing body of research links hands-on gardening to improved physical health, emotional well-being and even stronger academic performance. Add in the value of family time, and it’s easy to see why more parents and grandparents are heading outside together.

Let curiosity lead

The key to success? A little flexibility — and a lot of patience.

When gardening with kids, be prepared to pivot. Adults may focus on neat rows and finished results, but children are often drawn to discovery. That carefully planned planting activity might pause for a closer look at a grasshopper or a worm—and that’s okay. Lean into their curiosity. Use those moments as opportunities to teach, connect and nurture a sense of wonder.

At its core, gardening with children is about building positive associations. If they leave the garden feeling curious, happy and engaged, you’ve done it right — and they’ll be eager to return.

America

Following a sold-out run of shows for their 55th anniversary, America is on the road again. Known for their timeless tunes, the Grammy-winning band draws on their deep catalog of hits, including their signature song, “Horse With No Name,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. America — Gerry Buckley and Dewey Bunnell — met in while attending school in London, along with Dan Peek, while their Air Force fathers were stationed there. The band is also the subject of a new documentary, “I Need You: 53 Years Of The Band America,” which takes audiences backstage as Beckley and Bunnell privately say goodbye to a lifetime together on the road. Beckley remains an active band member but retired from touring in 2024, while America continues to tour with Bunnell at the helm. America’s audiences continue to grow, bearing testament to their enduring appeal.

Friday, May 15, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Life lessons in the garden

Dig, plant, repeat

Giving kids a say in what they grow can also make a big difference. While it helps to include a few easy, reliable plants, don’t shy away from their creative choices. Whether it’s beets, roses or bright petunias, that sense of ownership encourages them to stay involved. And remember, gardening doesn’t require a large backyard — containers on a porch, balcony or windowsill can be just as rewarding.

It’s also important to choose projects that fit your family’s lifestyle. Consider your children’s ages and abilities, along with your time, space and budget. Setting realistic expectations helps ensure the experience remains enjoyable rather than overwhelming.

And don’t underestimate the simple joy of digging. For many kids, that’s the highlight. Designating a small “dig zone” in the garden allows them to explore freely — searching for worms, examining soil and engaging their senses — while protecting more delicate plantings.

Many hands, one garden

Creating a welcoming, joyful environment is essential. Early, positive experiences in nature can foster a lasting sense of responsibility for the world around them. Encourage participation and small responsibilities, but avoid turning gardening into a chore. Let children engage at their own pace, and respect their comfort levels when it comes to touching, tasting or smelling plants.

If you’re gardening with multiple children, think about ways to make the experience inclusive. Collaborative tasks — one child digging, another adding soil, another placing a plant — can keep everyone involved and invested.

Equally valuable is unstructured time. Allow kids to simply be in the garden without a set agenda. Those quiet moments of observation and self-directed play often spark the deepest connections to nature.

Finally, don’t forget to enjoy it yourself. Children take cues from the adults around them, and your enthusiasm can be contagious. When they see your genuine appreciation for gardening, they’re far more likely to develop their own.

Because in the end, the real harvest isn’t just what grows in the soil — it’s the love of nature that grows alongside it.

Wallflowers

The Wallflowers mark the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album “Bringing Down the Horse” on their latest tour, with a special full-album performance at the Paramount, presenting the record in sequence from start to finish. Originally released in 1996, the album became a defining success of the decade, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and going quadruple platinum. It produced a string of major hits, including “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and the Grammy-winning “One Headlight,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of the era’s most recognizable rock singles. Led by songwriter Jakob Dylan, the band draws on classic American rock influences such as The Band and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — a legacy echoed in the tour’s additional tribute segment to Petty, including a full performance of the 1982 album Long After Dark.

Saturday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

MAY 14

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook

• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board meets

The Town of Oyster Bay holds their Planning Advisory Board meeting. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 624-6333

Thrift Shop

MAY 15

Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds.

• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville

• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 789-2569

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items.

• Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot)

• Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 464-4899

MAY 16

‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’

welcome to attend.

• Where: Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Time: 10 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 624-6380.

Farmingdale Library Cinema

Stop by Farmingdale Library for a showing of the 2025 comedy-drama “Eleanor the Great,” directed by Scarlett Johansson, in her directorial debut, starring June Squibb and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The plot follows Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old woman, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student in New York City

• Where: 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale

• Time: 10 a.m.-noon |and 1:30-4 p.m.

• Contact: farmingdalelibrary. org or (516) 249-9090

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Multi-Chamber Networking

• Time: 8 p.m.

Spring blooms with a taste of summer as Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band bring their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to the Paramount stage, celebrating the music of Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and Zac Brown Band. Long Island–based and led by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, the group also features Linn DeMilta (Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on guitar, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards, Dan Prine on bass, and Mike Vecchione on drums. Together, they’ve spent more than a decade channeling the laid-back spirit of beach-country favorites across stages throughout the Northeast. With a setlist built for singing along, the band blends crowd-pleasing hits with an easygoing, sun-soaked energy that evokes margaritas, ocean breezes and carefree nights where, as they like to say, it’s always “5 o’clock somewhere.” Fans of Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily alike can expect a lively, feel-good night of music that turns the Paramount into a full-on coastal celebration. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band.

Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects exhibition. Explore 17 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the wonders of the natural worl, each built from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. Vibrant and imaginative, these creations blend art, science, and nature, offering visitors of all ages a playful new way to experience the gardens. Opens May 16 and is on view through Sept. 7. Tickets required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Ongoing

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

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “Secrets of the Service Wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create MAY

the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also May 18, May 20-21

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

Busy Bees

We all know that bees are amazing. While we often think of only the honey bee, Long Island’s native mason bee is an impressive little insect. They pollinate 20 times more plants than honey bees, live their life in solitude and are not aggressive. Bring the family to celebrate World Bee Day at Long Island Children’s Museum to learn all about these hard workers and make a bee habitat to welcome them to your garden. For ages 3+.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 1-3 p.m.

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

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

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Oyster Bay Senior Karaoke Program

The Town of Oyster Bay invites seniors to participate in their karaoke program that will be held at various community centers through the town. Great singing skills aren’t necessary to join the fun, and residents are welcome to attend without performing. There is no registration required for this program. A full karaoke machine, song list and light refreshments will be provided.

• Where: Mondays, Marjorie Post Center, 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa Park; Wednesdays, Glen Head Community Center, 200 Glen Head Road, Glen Head; Thursdays, Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville.

• Time: Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

• Contact: (516) 797-7916, oysterbaytown.com/town-seniorsinvited-to-participate-in-karaokeprogram-3/

MAY 19 Nature Connects Old Westbury Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist

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

Oyster Bay Town Board meets

The Town of Oyster Bay holds their next meeting. All are

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Chamber of Commerce holds Multi-Chamber Networking with professionals from across Long Island. Expand your network, share ideas and connect with fellow business leaders in a relaxed setting. With complimentary BBQ, steel drum music and cash bar. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged. A $10 donation is requested to support Pay It Forward LI’s Back-toSchool Backpack Program.

• Where: The Nutty Irishman Backyard, 323 Main St., Farmingdale

• Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Contact: farmingdalenychamber.org or (516) 200-1228

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May 13, 2026

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, will be held in the Auditorium of the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, in said District on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

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

2.         To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. .        3.         To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Aquatic Center of the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by vot-

ing machine upon the following items:

1.         To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20262027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. That the Farmingdale Youth Council Appropriation for fiscal year 2026-2027, as submitted, shall be approved and the requisite amount thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 20262027 school year for school purposes (the proposed budget) and the 2026-2027 Farmingdale Youth Council Appropriation budget will be made available, to any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning May 5, 2026, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York upon request. Additionally, a statement of estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days preceding the election on the District’s website at www. farmingdaleschools. org, at the Farmingdale Public Library, during its normal hours of operation, located at 116 Mer-

Public Notices

ritts Road, Farmingdale, New York, at the School District Administrative Center, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: Albany Avenue Elementary School Northside Elementary School

Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School Woodward Parkway School

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

on any website maintained by the District.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, not later than April 20, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions for the Board of Education shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. Nominating petitions for the Board of Education must be signed by at least 81 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 annual election).

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

tion.  All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Farmingdale Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, by email to districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org or fax sent to (516) 752-6516. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Farmingdale Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, by email to districtclerk@ farmingdaleschools. org or fax sent to (516) 752-6516. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735. In order

for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue,

Farmingdale, New York to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2027, 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 19, 2026. Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation, located in the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, and on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.  The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale,

New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by appointment, and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 20, 2026. Completed applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 20, 2026, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application.  Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the elec-

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tion. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. A challenge to an early mail ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an absentee ballot. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 516-434-5002 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Board Policy, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Wel-

don E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 20, 2026; all petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 203 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer.  However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-434-5002.

Dated:  Farmingdale, New York March 25, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE FARMINGDALE UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                                        Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Farmingdale, New York

Rosemarie Fullam, District Clerk 26-71. 4/1, 15, 29, 5/13

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN

DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR FARMINGDALE UNION FREE MUNICIPIOS DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU Y BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

SE EMITE UN AVISO DE QUE SE CELEBRARÁ UNA AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DE LOS VOTANTES CUALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Farmingdale

Union Free de los municipios de Oyster Bay y Babylon, condados de Nassau y Suffolk, Nueva York, en el auditorio de la escuela secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, en dicho distrito, el martes, 12 de mayo de 2026 a las 20:00 horas, hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes puntos:

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

2. Debatir todos los puntos que a continuación se exponen a votación por las máquinas de votación en la Votación Presupuestaria y Elección que se celebrará el martes 19 de mayo de 2026. .3. Tratar otros asuntos que puedan surgir adecuadamente antes de la reunión.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que dicha votación y elección presupuestaria se celebrarán el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 en el Centro Acuático de la Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva

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York, entre las 6:00 y las 21:00 horas, hora vigente, momento en el que las urnas se abrirán a votación mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la parte requerida se recaude, mediante impuestos, sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Que se aprobará la Asignación del Consejo Juvenil de Farmingdale para el año fiscal 2026-2027, tal como se presentó, y que la cantidad requerida se recaudará mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

3. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación para mandatos de tres años que comienzan el 1 de julio de 2026 y expiran el 30 de junio de 2029.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que se pondrá a disposición de cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 8:00 y las 16:00 horas del presupuesto del Consejo Juvenil de Farmingdale para el curso 20262027 entre las 8:00 y las 16:00 a partir del 5 de mayo, 2026, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, bajo solicitud. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener un estado de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días previos a la elección en la página web del Distrito en www.farmingdaleschools.org, en la Biblioteca Pública de Farmingdale, durante su horario normal

de funcionamiento, ubicado en 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, Nueva York, en el Centro Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares donde se mantiene la escuela entre las 9:00 y las 16:00, hora predominante excepto sábados, domingos y festivos:

Escuela Primaria Albany Avenue

Escuela Primaria Northside

Escuela Primaria

Saltzman East Memorial

Escuela Woodward Parkway

Escuela Secundaria

Weldon E. Howitt

Instituto Farmingdale Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención.  Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en el registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de exenciones concedidas identificadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un importe en dólares de valor impositivado o como un porcentaje del valor total impuesto sobre el rollo; (b) la cantidad acumulada 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 exencio-

nes concedidas.  El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web gestionado por el Distrito. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 8:00 y las 17:00, Prevaleciendo. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados o específicos; los candidatos se presentan en la categoría de votos libres. Las peticiones de nominación para la Junta de Educación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la que el candidato sea nominado; debe ser dirigido al Secretario del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las peticiones de nominación para la Junta de Educación deben estar firmadas por al menos 81 votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando la mayoría de los 25 votantes cualificados, o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2025).

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio de acuerdo con el §2014 de la Ley de Educación o conforme al artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral.  Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora conforme

a la §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o extraordinaria de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años naturales, es elegible para votar en estas elecciones.  Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en estas elecciones.  Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE LOS VOTANTES MILITARES QUE NO ESTÉN ACTUALMENTE REGISTRADOS PUEDEN SOLICITAR REGISTRARSE COMO VOTANTES CUALIFICADOS EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE Farmingdale Union solicitando y enviando una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo postal a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, New York 11735, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@farmingdaleschools.org o por fax al (516) 752-6516. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Farmingdale Union podrán solicitar personalmente al Secretario del Distrito una solicitud de papeleta

militar, por correo postal a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@farmingdaleschools.org o por fax enviado al (516) 752-6516. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud original de la papeleta militar por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de papeleta militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta militar recibidas conforme a lo anterior se tramitarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta no militar conforme a la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de una papeleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL De que la papeleta militar original de un votante militar debe ser devolvida por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York 11735. Las papeletas militares deberán ser consultadas si el Secretario del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de mayo de

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Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que, conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora vigente, en la Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que será utilizado en la votación presupuestaria y la elección celebrada en 2027, y cualquier reunión especial de distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual dicho Registro está preparado, o cualquier reunión especial de distrito celebrada después del 19 de mayo de 2026. El registro se realizará con el fin de registrar a todos los votantes cualificados del Distrito conforme a la §2014 de la Ley de Educación

hasta el 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora vigente, en todos los días regulares en los que esté en funcionamiento la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, ubicada en la Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, y el martes 12 de mayo de 2026, entre las 16:00 y las 20:00, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre que en ese momento se sepa o se demuestre que tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la que se encuentre el registro preparado.  El registro así preparado conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, y estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del jueves 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en horario predominante, entre semana y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, con cita previa, y en el colegio electoral el día de la votación.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes para votos por correo anticipado y por correo estarán disponibles durante el horario laboral escolar por parte del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 20 de marzo de 2026. Las solicitudes completadas no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del 20 de abril de 2026, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días

antes de la elección si la papeleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por correo anticipado o por correo.  Las papeletas por correo y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, del martes 19 de mayo de 2026. Una lista de personas a las que se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan emitido papeletas anticipadas de votantes por correo, estará disponible para su inspección para votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables previos al día fijado para la elección anual y en el día fijado para la elección anual 19 de mayo de 2026, el día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo los motivos de dicha impugnación. No se puede impugnar una papeleta anticipada por correo porque el votante debería haber solicitado una papeleta por correo. Cualquier impugnación escrita será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o por un representante de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de la elección.

Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que los votantes cualifica-

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dos con discapacidad que soliciten información sobre el acceso a los colegios electorales pueden, con antelación al día de la votación, contactar con el Secretario del Distrito en el 516434-5002 para obtener información sobre accesibilidad.

Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Política de la Junta, cualquier referendo o propuesta para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o cualquier otra petición que la ley exija que conste en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe ser presentado ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Escuela Secundaria Weldon E. Howitt, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el 20 de marzo de 2026. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas que la ley requiera constar en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Weldon E. Howitt Middle School, 50 Van Cott Avenue, Farmingdale, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el 20 de abril, 2026; todas las peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 203 votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante.  Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no admitirá ninguna petición para presen-

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

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y elección en español deben contactar con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el 516434-5002.

Fecha: Farmingdale, Nueva York 25 de marzo de 2026 Por orden de la CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA FARMINGDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Condados de Nassau y Suffolk Farmingdale, Nueva York

Rosemarie Fullam, secretaria del distrito 26-72. 4/1, 15, 29, 5/13

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 the Massapequa High School Auditorium, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, New York 11758 in said District on May 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Educa-

tion 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 19, 2026, 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 19, 2026, 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 2026-27 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 2026-27 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029.

4. To elect one (1) trustee of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term beginning July1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2031.

5. Shall the 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: Security Upgrades, Districtwide Science Rooms, MHS Stadium Upgrades, Districtwide Audio Visual Upgrades, MHS Broadcast Studio Upgrades and MHS Main Gym Floor, 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 the 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 20, 2026, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 44 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 14, 2026, 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

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Continued from previous page 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 14, 2026, 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 19, 2026, 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 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the

preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

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

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 7, 2026 public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 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

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assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.  The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026 In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May

14, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 16, 2026, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 516-308-5001 and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Massapequa Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to palvarado@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 23, 2026. 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 palvarado@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 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 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 19, 2026 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Edu-

cation 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 20, 2026. 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 20, 2026. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 109 qualified vot-

ers 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. Pamela Alvarado District Clerk of the Board of Education Massapequa School District 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

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May 13, 2026

N OTICE 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 Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, New York, in said District on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30 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 20262027 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 19. 2026.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 4, 2026 through and including May 19, 2026 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 19, 2026, 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:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal

year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect four members of the Board of Education as follows:

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Lisa Johnson, whose term expires on June 30, 2026;

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Leslie Kretz, whose term expires on June 30, 2026;

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Carol Seehof, whose term expires on June 30, 2026; and

• One member of the Board of Education to complete the remainder of the unexpired term of the seat left vacant by the resignation of Caroline Fanning, such term beginning immediately after the election and expiring June 30, 2027.

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 2026-2027, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours beginning May 4, 2026 through and including May 19, 2026, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Park Avenue 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

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Northwest Elementary School Northeast Elementary School AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of 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 20, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prevailing time. Nominating petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 29 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); and 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 and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 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 ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than

5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom 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 public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each weekday through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 the day set for the election.

Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the Inspectors of Election on election day. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 14, 2026 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 14, 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 DistrictClerk@amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 691-3215. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration applica-

tion, by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the 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 DistrictClerk@ amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 6913215. 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, pursuant to Section 2018-d of the Education Law, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

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 19, 2026, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, and signed and dated by the military voter and one (1) 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 19, 2026, 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 2027, 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

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Continued from previous page meeting held after May 19, 2026. 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 at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on or before March 20, 2026, 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 20, 2026, 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 29 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 voters or 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 18, 2026

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

Anne-Marie Monahan, District Clerk

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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 presupuestaria 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 6 de mayo de 2026 a las 5:30 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 2026-2027.

• 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 19 de mayo de 2026.

• 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

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presupuesto propuesto, previa solicitud, a partir del 4 de mayo de 2026 hasta el 19 de mayo de 2026 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 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 19 de mayo de 2026, 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 presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la cuota requerida del mismo se recaude mediante los impuestos sobre las propiedades sujetas a tributación en el distrito.

•Elegir cuatro 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 Lisa Johnson, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026, •Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Leslie Kretz, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026, •Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Carol Seehof, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026, y •Un miembro de la Junta de Educación para completar el resto del mandato no vencido del puesto que quedó vacante tras la renuncia de Caroline Fanning; dicho mandato comenzará inmediatamente después de la elección y vencerá el 30 de junio de 2027.

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 2026-2027, excluyendo el dinero público, durante las horas de atención al público, a partir del 4 de mayo de 2026 hasta el 19 de mayo de 2026 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 20 de abril de 2026 entre el 9:00 am y 5:00 pm. Las solicitudes de nominación deberán estar dirigidas a la Secretaria del Distrito y deberán estar firmadas al menos por 29 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando al mayor de mas 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 y votación anticipada se podrán obtener durante el horario de atencion al publico en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026; De acuerdo a la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, Las solicitudes completas de voto en ausencia y votación anticipada deben ser recibidas en la Secretaría del distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección y deberán ser recibidas en la Secretaría del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar por correo al votante o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta se entrega 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 19 de mayo de 2026. 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 14 de mayo de 2026 entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el mismo día 19 de mayo de 2026, 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 14 de mayo de 2026 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

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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 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 DistrictClerk@ amityvilleufsd,org o por fax al (631) 6913215. 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 23 de abril de 2026. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes milita-

res 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 DistrictClerk@amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631) 691-3215. 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 reciba una papeleta de voto para militares, conforme a la Sección 2018-d, 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 23 de abril de 2026. 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 19 de mayo de 2026 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 19 de mayo de 2026 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un (1) 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 19 de mayo de 2026, 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 2027, 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

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Registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del 19 de mayo de 2026. 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 20 de marzo de 2026 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 20 de abril de 2026 a las 5:00 pm deberá estar mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; deberá estar dirigido a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deberá estar firmado por al menos 29 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan al mayor de 25 votantes calificados o 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 cu-

ando exista cualquier otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de las papeletas de votación.

Y POR LA PRESENT E 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

F echa: Amityville, Nueva York 18 de marzo 2026

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

Anne-Marie Monahan, Secretaria del Distrito 26-87 4/29, 5/6, 13

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN

Massapequa School District 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

SE EMITE AVISO de que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de Massapequa, Pueblo de Oyster Bay, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en el Auditorio del Instituto Massapequa, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, Nueva York 11758 en dicho Distrito, el 7 de mayo de 2026 a las 20:00 horas. en el tiempo vigente, para la transacción de aquellos negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes elementos.

• Presentación del documento presupuestario.

• Debatir todos los puntos aquí establecidos, que serán votados por máquina de votación en las elecciones que se celebrarán el 19 de mayo de 2026, según se establezca a continuación.

• Para tratar otros asuntos que puedan ocurrir adecuadamente antes de la reunión

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que dicha votación y elección se celebrarán el 19 de mayo de 2026, de 6 a.m. a 9 p.m. en el tiempo predominante, en los edificios escolares situados en los distritos enumerados a continuación:

Distrito nº 1: Instituto Massapequa 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758

Distrito nº 2: Escuela Primaria McKenna 210 Spruce St.

Parque Massapequa, NY 11762

Distrito nº 3: Escuela Primaria Lockhart 199 Pittsburgh Ave Massapequa, NY 11758

Distrito nº 4: Escuela Primaria Fairfield 330 Massapequa Ave Massapequa, NY 11758 en ese momento, las urnas estarán abiertas de 6 a.m. a 9 p.m., hora vigente, para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-27 y autorizar que la parte necesaria del mismo se recaude, mediante impuestos, sobre los bienes sujetos a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de Massapequa para el año fiscal 202627 y autorizar que la parte necesaria del mismo se recaude, mediante impuestos, sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito Escolar.

3. Elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres (3) años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2026 y expira el 30 de junio de 2029.

4. Elegir a un (1) fideicomisario de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca por un mandato de cinco (5) años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2026 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2031.

5. ¿Se autorizará a la Junta de Educación a gastar fondos ya depositados en el "Fondo de Reserva de Capital 2022" del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de Massapequa (el "Fondo) aprobados por los votantes del Distrito el 17 de mayo

de 2022 conforme a la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación para los siguientes proyectos de mejora de capital: Mejoras de seguridad, Salas de Ciencias para todo el distrito, Mejoras del estadio MHS, Mejoras audiovisuales a nivel distrital, mejoras en los estudios de emisión de MHS y la planta principal del gimnasio MHS, y cualquier trabajo complementario o relacionado requerido en relación con dichos proyectos; y gastar del Fondo en consecuencia, incluyendo los costes preliminares y los gastos correspondientes, en una cantidad que no exceda el total estimado de 4.000.000 de dólares. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Massapequa deberán presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 , a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 9:00 y las 17:00, Prevaleciendo. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben ser firmadas por 44 votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando la mayor parte del 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 el nombre y residencia del candidato. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos separados o específicos; los candidatos se presentan en la categoría de votos libres.

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Continued from previous page Y SE DA MÁS AVISO de que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio ya sea conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en alguna reunión anual o especial de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años naturales, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes podrán registrarse en cualquier día escolar anterior al 14 de mayo de 2026, en la Oficina del Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 16:00, hora vigente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional a los registros que se utilicen en dicha elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se conoce, o se ha probado a satisfacción de la Junta de Registros, que entonces o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para la que se preparen dichos registros, y que los registros así preparados conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral

del Condado de Nassau se archivarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito del Colegio Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito entre los días laborables entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 4:30 p.m., hora vigente, a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, y el sábado mediante cita preestablecida, excepto el domingo; Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 en los siguientes lugares: Gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria Massapequa, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, Centro de Mayores de la Escuela John P. McKenna, 210 Spruce Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, Gimnasio de la Escuela Raymond J. Lockhart, 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., hora vigente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y elección que se celebrará en 2027, y en cualquier reunión especial que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en ese momento, cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en la reunión o elección escolar para la que se prepare dicho Registro.

Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que los votantes cualificados con discapacidad que soliciten información sobre el acceso a los colegios electorales pueden, antes del día de la votación, contactar con el Secretario del Distrito en el 516-308-5001 para obtener información sobre accesibilidad. Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que, a partir de siete (7) días inmediatamente antes de la audiencia pública presupuestaria del 7 de mayo de 2026, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto comenzando en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758. Además, cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener un estado de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente previos a dicha elección en la página web del distrito escolar www. msd.k12.ny.us., en la Biblioteca Pública de Massapequa durante su horario habitual, situada 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 donde se mantiene la escuela entre las 9:00 y las 16:00, hora predominante, excepto sábados, domingos y 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

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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

Instituto Massapequa – Campus Ames, 198 Baltimore Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Instituto Massapequa – Campus Principal, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en el registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de exenciones concedidas identificadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un importe en dólares de valor impositivado o como un porcentaje del valor total impuesto sobre el rollo; (b) la cantidad acumulada 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 exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web gestionado por el Distrito.  Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE LAS SOLICITUDES PARA VOTOS POR CORREO

ANTICIPADO Y POR CORREO

ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES DURANTE EL HORARIO

LABORAL ESCOLAR EN LA OFICINA DEL Secretario del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes completadas de voto por correo y por correo anticipado no podrán ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y debe ser recibido por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por correo o anticipado. Las papeletas por correo y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, del martes 19 de mayo de 2026.

Una lista de personas a las que se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan entregado papeletas anticipadas de votantes por correo, estará disponible para su inspección para votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las

4:00 p.m. los días laborables previos al día fijado para la elección anual y en mayo 16 de 2026, con cita previa contactando con el Secretario del Distrito en el 516-308-5001 y el 19 de mayo de 2026, fecha fijada para las elecciones. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación escrita será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o por un representante de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de la elección.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados en el Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de Massapequa solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a palvarado@msd.k12. ny.us o por fax al 516308-5009. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión de Massapequa pueden solicitar una solicitud de papeleta militar al

Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de papeleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a palvarado@msd.k12. ny.us o por fax al 516308-5009. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de papeleta militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta militar recibidas conforme a lo anterior se tramitarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta no militar conforme a la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de la papeleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de la papeleta militar y la papeleta militar de un votante militar deben ser devueltas 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 SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE LAS PAPELETAS MILITARES DEBERÁN SER CONSULTADAS

SI EL Secretario del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de mayo de 2026 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando una avalación fechada de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 19 de mayo, 2026 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determina no más tarde que el día anterior a las elecciones.

Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referendo o propuesta para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición que la ley requiera constar en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe presentarse en el Secretario del Distrito en 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, no más tarde de las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el 20 de marzo de 2026. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas que la ley exige que consten en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar de Massapequa, 4925 Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758, a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente el 20 de abril de 2026. Todas estas peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 109 votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando la mayor parte del 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta

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Continuedfrom previous page cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

Y SE DA UN AVISO

ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y elección en español deben contactar con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el 516308-5001.

Pamela Alvarado Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación

Massapequa School District 4925 Merrick Road Massapequa, NY 11758 16 de abril de 2026 26-66 4/1, 15, 29, 5/13

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TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592 -

TELEPHONE: (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

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 Av -

enue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MAY 21, 2026, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 26-57

MASSAPEQUA

BRIAN SMITH: (A) Variance to install semi in-ground swimming pool and pool deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install semi in-ground swimming pool having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing detached garage having less rear yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to install pool equipment having less side yard setback and front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(E) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 99-100 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 4, 1999.

S/s/o Garfield Pl., 1136.67 ft. W/o Forest Ave., a/k/a 6 Garfield Place, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 26-62

MASSAPEQUA

VINCENZO MAZZURCO: (A) Variance to allow existing 20.1 ft. by 21.2 ft. concrete deck having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 20.1 ft. by 21.2 ft. concrete deck and front portico exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Brewster Rd W., 362.71 ft. W/o Bayview Ave., a/k/a 37 Brewster Road W., Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 26-71

MASSAPEQUA

JUSTIN ANTICO:

(A) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing cellar entrance having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence having less setback from pool than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing inground swimming pool and waterfall having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Rhode Island Ave., W/o Parkside Blvd., a/k/a 28 Rhode Island Avenue, Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 26-66

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

ANTHONY FISCI-

NA: (A) Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence. (B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 2 when 3 parking spaces are required.

S/s/o N. Kentucky Ave., 210 ft. E/o N. Baldwin Dr., a/k/a 348 N. Kentucky Avenue, N. Massapequa, NY

APPEAL NO. 26-67

NORTH MASSAPEQUA

ANTHONY FISCI-

NA: (A) Variance to construct second story wood deck having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story addition having less roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct second story deck and second story

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addition exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o N. Kentucky Ave., 210 ft. E/o N. Baldwin Dr., a/k/a 348 N. Kentucky Avenue, N. Massapequa, NY

ZONING

BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF 05/21/26

APPEAL NO. 24-507 FARMINGDALE

ALICIA LOMBARDI:

(A) Variance to allow existing 7.6 ft. by 9.7 ft. shed having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 23-527 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated March 7, 2024. NW/ cor. of Lincoln St. & Melody Dr., a/k/a 17 Lincoln Street, Farmingdale, NY

APPEAL NO. 25-492 MASSAPEQUA

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Protecting Oyster Bay’s waters for future generations

As spring returns, so, too, does a renewed sense of responsibility for the natural treasures that define our community.

Our waterways — harbors, bays and shorelines — are not only central to our identity, but vital to our environment and economy. Protecting them isn’t a seasonal task; it’s a year-round commitment. Spring, however, offers a visible reminder — and an opportunity for all of us to take part.

One of the most promising and innovative efforts now underway is our kelp cultivation program. This winter, as in years past, kelp lines were carefully planted at key marina locations, including Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Tappen Beach and Tobay Beach, as well as in the Oyster Bay Harbor and Cold Spring Harbor Conservation Management Areas. These underwater farms grow quietly through the colder months, reaching their peak just as spring arrives, when they are harvested. The results speak for themselves. Since the program began, the town has successfully cultivated more than 3,000

Last month, five students from Long Island High School for the Arts advanced from regional competition to the SkillsUSA state championships in an impressive showcase of career readiness and leadership ability. Two went on to win bronze for their work in digital cinema production.

If you watched the LIHSA students present their work, explain their creative choices and demonstrate their technical skill, one thing was clear: These young people aren’t simply pursuing their passions, but are diligently preparing to enter Long Island’s thriving creative economy.

According to the Center for an Urban Future’s 2025 report, “Sustaining Long Island’s Creative Spark,” employment in Long Island’s arts and culture sector grew 21.6 percent from 2014 to 2024, compared with overall job growth in the region of just 4.1 percent. During that

feet of kelp — roughly the length of 10 football fields. This is more than an impressive statistic; it represents a meaningful step forward in water quality improvement. Kelp absorbs excess nitrogen and carbon dioxide, helping to combat pollution and ocean acidification while supporting marine ecosystems. This work wouldn’t be possible without strong partnerships. We are proud to collaborate with organizations such as Friends of the Bay, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the state Department of Environmental Conservation and our local baymen. Their expertise, dedication and shared vision strengthen every aspect of this initiative. Together we are demonstrating how cooperation among government, environmental groups and industry can produce real results.

With solid partners, we’re cultivating kelp and restoring shellfish populations.

Shellfish play a critical role in maintaining water quality. A single oyster or clam can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, removing impurities and improving clarity. By restoring these populations, we are not only supporting marine life, but also strengthening the local shellfishing industry, an important economic driver with deep roots in our community.

Environmental stewardship and economic growth are not opposing goals; they are interconnected. A cleaner harbor supports tourism, recreation and commerce, and ensures that future generations can enjoy the same natural beauty we value today. That’s why we encourage residents to do their part by reducing fertilizer use, properly disposing of waste and being mindful of what enters our storm drains and waterways.

Equally important is engaging in our community — especially our young people. Environmental protection is strongest when it is shared. That’s why we have invested in outreach programs that invite residents to take part in meaningful activities. From harbor cleanups and recycling events to Marine Education Days, dune-stabilization projects and environmental poster contests, there are opportunities for everyone to get involved.

I encourage residents to volunteer, and bring their families, because small actions add up to meaningful change. These programs do more than educate; they inspire. They help young residents understand that their actions matter, and that they have a role in shaping our future. That sense of ownership is essential to long-term success.

But our efforts don’t stop with kelp. We are currently planning and designing a new shellfish hatchery that will significantly expand our capacity to restore oyster and clam populations. Once completed, this facility is expected to produce an additional 40 million to 60 million shellfish seeds annually — a transformative investment in the health of our waterways.

Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our waterways. The town has taken significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency in municipal operations and encouraging conservation in the private sector. Residents can join us by embracing energy-saving practices at home and supporting local environmental initiatives.

As we look ahead, we remain focused on building on this progress. Whether it’s expanding kelp cultivation, advancing shellfish restoration or strengthening community engagement, our mission is clear: to preserve and protect our natural resources for generations to come.

Spring is a season of renewal, and here in the Town of Oyster Bay it’s also a season of action. Together we can make a difference — above and below the water’s surface.

Joseph Saladino is supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.

Preparing students to succeed in L.I.’s creative economy

same period, the number of independent artists on Long Island nearly doubled, and nonprofit arts and culture organizations generated more than $330 million in annual economic activity, according to the Long Island Arts Alliance. The creative economy is trending upward at the national level, too. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ most recently reported data attests that arts and cultural economic activity increased 6.6 percent in 2023, more than double the 2.8 percent increase of the prior year. It accounted for 4.2 percent of the nation’s GDP in 2023, and supported 5.4 million jobs.

I invite Long Island families to consider the growing promise of creative industries.

As district superintendent and CEO of Nassau BOCES, where our mission includes a focus on vocational career training, I am thrilled that SkillsUSA — the nation’s top workforce-development organization for students — has recognized rigorous arts education for what it is: vital preparation for real careers.

And yet there is still a lingering perception that arts education is somehow less practical than other vocational tracks, like those in health care, con-

struction, automotive technology and computer science — pathways that matter deeply. And concerns about the arts often come from a good place. Families want stability for their children. School leaders want to prepare students for real opportunity. But those goals aren’t at odds with arts education.

Students pursuing design, animation, digital media, filmmaking, music and performance are building specific and transferable skills that have value in today’s world. They are learning how to create under pressure, revise based on feedback, collaborate with others, communicate clearly and produce work for an audience. They are also learning industry tools and technology while building portfolios that make them competitive college applicants and open doors to conservatory training and professional employment.

For Nassau BOCES, this is evident at LIHSA and among the school’s alumni, who have gone on to study at Juilliard, the Parsons School of Design and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and to work for employers ranging from The

New Yorker to the Metropolitan Opera.

I offer LIHSA as an example, but this isn’t about one school. I invite Long Island families, educators and public officials to re-examine the full range of career pathways that lead to meaningful work in today’s evolving economy and consider the growing promise of creative industries.

We are quick to guide students who want to become nurses, engineers or electricians toward those programs of study. We should be just as ready to do the same for students who want to work in design, media or the performing arts.

The five LIHSA students currently advancing through the national rankings at SkillsUSA remind us of something important — talent matters, but so does training and opportunity.

If our region is serious about economic growth, we should prepare our students accordingly and not ignore the creative sector, which is outpacing overall job growth by a factor of five to one. Long Island has built strong pipelines into other trades. We owe our young artists, performers and producers the same counseling, the same investment, and the same expectation of success.

Larry Leaven is district superintendent and CEO of Nassau BOCES.

May 19 decisions carry outsized local impact

long Islanders will be asked to make decisions on May 19 that quietly but profoundly shape their communities. From Amityville to Valley Stream and from Oyster Bay to Massapequa, voters will head to the polls to weigh in on public school district budgets, elect Board of Education trustees and, in several cases, decide funding for their local libraries.

These are not minor matters. Yet year after year, school district elections draw strikingly low turnout and are often decided by a small fraction of eligible voters. More often than not, only 5 to 10 percent of eligible voters cast ballots. That disconnect is hard to justify given the outsized influence these votes have on taxes, educational quality, public services and overall community health.

School budgets determine far more than what happens inside the classroom. They shape the volume of opportunities available to students — from arts and music programs to athletics and extracurricular activities — as well as spending on classroom instruction, staff salaries, employee benefits, school operations, transportation and specialized programs. The budgets, proposed by local school boards and voted on by residents, dictate the allocation of local property taxes, state aid and federal funding.

In districts where library budgets are on the ballot, these votes also impact access to books, technology, program-

ming and community space for residents of all ages.

Equally important are the elections for Board of Education trustees. These individuals are not figureheads; they are elected officials responsible for setting district policy, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, and establishing the annual budget. They ensure compliance with state education laws, manage district property and represent the community’s interests.

Their choices influence curriculum, long-term planning and how effectively taxpayer dollars are managed. The direction of a school district for years to come can hinge on who fills these seats. What makes these elections especially significant is how much can turn on so few votes. In many Long Island communities, multimillion-dollar spending plans and major capital projects are approved or rejected by narrow margins. A relative handful of ballots can alter the outcome. That reality means that every vote carries real weight, much more than in higher-profile elections where margins often stretch into the thousands or millions.

The 2006-07 Baldwin School District budget passed by only five votes. Last May, the Shelter Island School District spending plan fell just 40 votes short of the required 60 percent supermajority needed to pierce the state tax cap, A year earlier, only a few of Long Island’s 124 school districts, including Sachem and

West Babylon, had their budgets rejected. It is also a mistake to view these elections as relevant only to parents of school-aged children. Strong public schools are a cornerstone of vibrant communities. They help sustain property values, attract families, support local businesses and contribute to a shared sense of stability and pride. Libraries, too, serve as essential civic hubs, offering educational resources, workforce support and cultural programming that benefit entire neighborhoods.

Participation in these elections is not complicated, but it does require intention. Voters should take time to review the proposed budgets and any referendums, understand what is at stake and, if possible, attend public hearings or information sessions. These forums provide valuable insight into how decisions are made and where priorities lie.

Most important, residents must show up. Local democracy is strongest when it reflects the voices of the many, not the few. When turnout is low, decisions that affect entire communities are left in the hands of a limited group of voters, weakening the representative nature of the process.

May 19 may not carry the fanfare of a national election, but its consequences are immediate and tangible. Those who participate will shape the future of Long Island’s schools, libraries and neighborhoods. That alone should be reason enough to make voting a priority.

It’s long past time to recognize the Montauketts

in March, the State Assembly unanimously passed — yes, even in these polarized times, it unanimously passed — a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni providing for reinstatement and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation.

The bill has now gone to the State Senate, which, like the Assembly, has overwhelmingly passed it seven times. Yes, seven times. But Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed it four times. And her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, vetoed it three times.

“The people of the Montaukett Indian Nation are a rich part of the Long Island community,” declared a statement issued by Schiavoni’s office. But “After several attempts to advance legislation that would recognize and acknowledge the Montauketts, New York State has continued with the precedent set in 1910 to deny them their right of existence in the eyes of the state. Despite the 1910 Pharaoh v. Benson case when the court declared them to be extinct while their leaders and 75

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members of the nation sat in the courtroom, the Montaukett Indian Nation has continued to thrive and govern itself. The wrongful removal of their state recognition remains uncorrected.”

Schiavoni, a Sag Harbor Democrat, joined the Assembly in January 2025.

The 2026 Montaukett recognition measure, and earlier bills, were sponsored in the Senate by Anthony Palumbo, a Republican from New Suffolk. One of them passed the Senate, 50 to 1, last year.

The Indian nation has been dissed by no fewer than seven vetoes by two governors.

In her veto message about that bill in December, Hochul again pointed to the 1910 ruling in Pharaoh v. Benson. In it, State Supreme Court Justice Abel Blackmar sided with the descendants of Arthur Benson, a developer, in awarding them Montaukett tribal lands. Hochul said there were still “outstanding questions and issues concerning the Montauketts’ eligibility for recognition, according to traditional criteria.”

Schiavoni succeeded Fred W. Thiele Jr., a member of the Assembly for nearly 30 years, who sponsored the earlier Montaukett measures in the Assembly.

After Hochul cited Pharoah v. Benson in a veto of the 2023 bill, Thiele, a Sag Harbor Democrat, said he was shocked

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that the governor would reference that ruling, which he described as “one of the most racist decisions in the history of New York jurisprudence. The prior vetoes were unfortunate but the language in this one was stunning. To take the Benson case, which has language in it that would embarrass the Proud Boys, and hold that up as the justification for this veto is just crazy. Instead of rejecting the noxious rationale of Benson, [Hochul’s] veto affirmed it. I am ashamed of our state government.”

The case focused on an effort by the Montaukett chief, Wyandank Pharoah, to undo the taking of Montauk lands by Benson. As Newsday’s Mark Harrington noted in his coverage of the 2025 Hochul veto: “Newsday in a 1998 investigation found that the process by which developers and the Long Island Rail Road annexed Montaukett and Shinnecock Indian Nation lands over the past 200 years was rife with ‘deceit, lies and possible forgery.’”

There is a passage in the vetoed 2025 bill — and in the current and prior measures — stating that Blackmar’s “arbitrary ruling ignored earlier U.S. Supreme Court decisions defining Indian Nations according to criteria under

which the Montaukett Indian Nation qualified as an existing sovereign tribe and giving Congress, rather than the courts, power to decide [its] status.”

The Montaukett situation has attracted attention beyond Long Island. A New York Post article on Hochul’s December veto quoted Sandra BrewerWalker, executive director of the Montaukett Indian Nation, saying, “The governor just doesn’t get it — she lacks an understanding of Native American history and is upholding an illegal, racist ruling.”

On the floor of the Senate, Palumbo has decried the ruling in the Pharoah v. Benson case, which he termed “likely racist” and spoke of how the tribe “was recognized for years prior” to the case. He declared, “Now is the time to correct this injustice and provide the Montaukett Indian Nation with the status they deserve.”

The Montauketts were one of the original great tribes of Long Island — and they’re still here. Peter Pharaoh, a proud Montaukett, was a journalism student of mine. They thoroughly deserve the restoration of their recognition.

Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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