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Dunking on antisemitism Five Towns teens honor Bondi Beach victims at Nets game halftime tribute The Nets roster includes two rookies from Israel, Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf, whose Nearly 18,000 people attend- presence has inspired young ed a tribute to the 15 victims of Jews with the message not to the Bondi Beach massacre in compromise their faith to Sydney, Australia, at Brook- achieve their dreams. That lyn’s Barclays Center just days inspired the CTEEN players in the halftime game, after last month’s who included Long shooting, and teens Beach’s Dillon from the Chabad Weintraub. Teen chapters in The 10th-grader the Five Towns and at Long Beach Long Beach joined High School who the Chabad Teen played point guard, Network, known as said that it was an CTEEN, in solidaropportunity to repity as they rememresent Judaism, bered those who and that lighting a died. menorah in a The tribute took venue like Barclays place during halfshowed the world time of the Dec. 18 that “we’re just Brooklyn Netslike everyone else.” Miami Heat game. “I think it’s It featured a short DILLoN WEINtRAUB important for Jewgame played by ish people to be CTEEN members, Point guard represented,” as well as the lighting of a giant basketball meno- Weintraub said. “The more rah watched by some 180 teens they see us, the more they can recognize that we’re people, and their families. The menorah was lit by too.” Weintraub, who also plays 14-year-old Brooklyn native Eli Drizin, a nephew of Rabbi Eli lacrosse at Long Beach High, Schlanger, one of two Chabad said he felt that the game prerabbis who were killed in the sented an opportunity to showattack. CoNtiNueD oN page 9

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Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum blowing the shofar in honor of the Jewish New Year last September in Long Beach. He died on Dec. 16, at age 75.

Temple Israel’s retired rabbi, Jay Rosenbaum, dies at 75 By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, who guided Temple Israel of Lawrence for 19 years, helping to shape one of Long Island’s most prominent reformed congregations through periods of growth, transition and reflection until he retired in 2021, died on Dec. 16 at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Forest Hills. He was 75. Though Rosenbaum had suffered a stroke in October, his death was unexpected, according to his son, Jordan. Rosenbaum was born in Brooklyn on April 17, 1950, and graduated from Midwood High School while also attending Jewish day school. At the University of Cincinnati, he

took part in a dual-degree program with Hebrew Union College, and received his ordination in 1975. Rosenbaum met his future wife, Amy [Pincus], in Brooklyn when he was in his early 20s and she was in her late teens. They were married in 1974, and Amy died in December 2020, at age 66. The Rosenbaums moved to Woodmere in 1977, when he joined Temple Israel as an assistant to Rabbi Joel Zion. Rosenbaum became the synagogue’s senior rabbi in 2002, when it was seeking a leader who could balance tradition with a modern spiritual vision. “The real thing I learned from having a dad as a rabbi is that nobody is perfect — not CoNtiNueD oN page 15

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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 passes By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which will restore whole and 2 percent milk to America’s school cafeterias for the first time since they were banned in 2012. Every serving of whole milk provides 13 essential nutrients including protein, calcium, and vitamin D, with recent scientific research showing that higher-fat milk consumption by children is associated with lower childhood obesity and other positive health outcomes.

n Historic return of whole milk to schools after 13-year ban

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n Significant benefits to New York’s dairy industry

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 by voice vote in December 2025, delivering final congressional approval for legislation that will restore whole and 2 percent milk to America’s school cafeterias for the first time in more than a decade. Schools participating in the USDA national school lunch and breakfast programs have not been permitted to serve whole milk since 2012, when they aimed to align school meal menus with Dietary Guidelines that proposed limiting fat consumption in children. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump and will give schools the flexibility to offer flavored and unflavored organic or conventional whole, 2 percent, 1 percent, skim and lactose-free milk.

Recent national polling shows 91 percent of parents serve their children whole or 2 percent milk at home, and 81 percent of them support Congress passing legislation to reinstate these options in school meals. Recent scientific and medical research indicates that higher-fat milk consumption by children is associated with lower childhood obesity and other positive health outcomes. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act highlights health benefits milk provides to students, including better bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease or Type 2 diabetes. Since whole and 2 percent milk were banned from school meal menus more than a decade ago, school milk consumption and meal participation have declined; meaning children are consuming fewer essential nutrients.

The dairy industry is one of New York’s largest contributors to the agricultural economy, with nearly 3,000 dairy farms in New York that produce over 16.1 billion pounds of milk annually, making New York the nation’s fifth largest dairy state. Schools served nearly 4.9 billion lunches in 2024, with 85 percent of students choosing milk, and school milk accounts for nearly 8 percent of all fluid milk sales, making it a significant market driver. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the passage of the legislation, stating it will help bring more milk from Upstate NY dairy far ms to school cafeterias across America. The legislation provides a meaningful outlet for dairy far mers while ensuring students have access to the nutritious milk options they prefer at home.

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Rowyn Grace Classic supports Hewlett’s basketball coach By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY Hewlett Basketball’s annual donation efforts will hit a bit more close to home when they host the Rowyn Grace Classic on Jan. 10, an all-day event which benefits Rowyn Grace Welsh, a twoyear-old with chronic kidney disease. She is also the youngest daughter of Hewlett assistant coach Jonathan Welsh. The classic will be played in the High School’s gymnasium and include four games. The girls teams will face Jericho High School, and the boys teams will square off against Long Beach High School—as the son of fellow assistant coach Brian Straub plays there. Junior varsity girls will tip-off at 10a.m, followed by the JV boys at 12p.m, varsity boys at 2p.m, and varsity girls at 4p.m. Each game will follow standard rules, with 8-minute quarters. The school’s softball program, which Welsh took over in 2023, will be selling merchandise as well, with proceeds going directly to the family. In addition to the effects on her kidneys, the two-year-old also suffers from a rare, life-altering mutation in her collagen type IV alpha 1 (COL4A1) gene—a mutation which weakens blood vessels. During her battle, the two-year-old has endured multiple appointments at numerous hospitals, including Raleigh N.C’s Duke Children’s hospital, Stony

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The proceeds from the Rowyn Grace Classic will help the Welsh family navigate medical expenses. Brook Medical Center, and now Columbia Children’s Hospital. “Her body is essentially missing the ‘glue’ that holds her together.” Welsh said of her daughter’s condition. “This isn’t just a kidney issue anymore—it is a systemic threat that puts her at con-

stant risk for internal bleeding and organ failure.” Welsh and his wife Allyssa, moved to Charlotte North Carolina in 2017 to further their careers as educators. They had their eldest daughter Rhyan Jay in 2022, and Rowyn Grace followed in 2024.

When they learned of their daughter’s disease, they made the decision to move back to New York, as the deep connections they have in the community make it “feel like home.” The connection Welsh and his family feels would not be without the bond between his family and Hewlett basketball Head Coach Andy DeBernardo; The two have known each other for over two decades, and have been by each other’s side coaching the school’s baseball and basketball programs. So when DeBernardo was thinking of ideas for this year’s fundraiser, it was a no-brainer. “It means a lot to give back to someone you know,” DeBernardo said. “He’s my boy. We’ve been through a lot together. He’s been with me forever.“ And the feeling was mutual for Welsh, saying that this opportunity would not be possible without DeBernardo’s efforts. “Debo isn’t just a friend, he is family in every sense of the word that matters,” Welsh said. “He is one of the few people who has had a front row seat to our darkest days, seeing us at our most vulnerable and he never once looked away. He has stood by our side when we have felt our world crashing down.” The basketball program will be assisted by the Michael Magro Foundation. Those interested in donating can visit michaelmagrofoundation.com/ product/one-time-donation/ and include “RGC” in the notes section at checkout.

Hewlett High School’s Innovo clinches qualifying competition By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Innovo, one of four robotics teams at Hewlett High School, clinched their qualifying competition and took home the first place First Inspire Award. Innovo joins the three other robotics teams offered at Hewlett — Bionica, Nexus and Roboboogie. The 15-member team is lead by Daniel Duffey-Birkenstock and is the second oldest team, formed seven years ago. The oldest team is Roboboogie. The qualifiers were held at Bay Port Blue Point High School, on Dec. 7. “Team Innovo really had a strong showing,” Birkenstock said. “They ended up winning the competition bracket and were also awarded the Inspire Award.” Their big win earned Innovo a spot in the Long Island Championship on March 1. “Since this was the first qualifiers, they have two additional qualifiers they will be attending in order to improve their initial design,” he said. “Anything that they weren’t 100 percent happy with and needs room for improvement, they have the opportunity to improve without the worry of qualifying.” Birkenstock said the team is in a good position this season and they received good comments from the judges. Innovo’s build this year is called the “Funnel Cake” because it depends on a funnel on top. This year, teams have

Courtesy Daniel Duffey-Birkenstock

Hewlett High School’s robotics team, Innovo, with Daniel Duffey-Birkenstock, back left, took home the first place First Inspire Award at the qualifying competition, on Dec. 7. options for two ways of collecting artifacts. The robots can collect it itself through an intake mechanism or the human player can load the artifact. “Instead of building out an intake mechanism, they focused entirely on the accuracy of their launch,” Birkenstock added. “In this years game, the artifacts are like wiffle balls and they have to launch it basketball-style into a basket.” Teams earned points based for doing it in a certain order and time limit. “The students recognized that their

human player is far more reliable than anything they can build in the intervened time,” he said. “It ended up being the right move, they scored really high in each match and won each round. ‘Funnel Cake’ brought them the gold.” Innovo team member and robotics treasurer, Micah Newman, has been on the team for three years and is a junior at Hewlett. “Innovo has been one of the most fundamental aspects of my time in high school and robotics in general,” Newman said. “We have our own little fami-

ly as a team and through the ups and downs of being on that team, it’s been essential to me as a person.” He said that competing at qualifiers was a mountain of excitement as they kept winning brackets even though they started off towards the bottom. “We didn’t do as well as we hoped in the first game and barely scraped out a win,” he said. “From there we kept getting better, improved a lot of aspects over the course of the day to the point where we got to the best we could’ve been.” Newman said his favorite part of going to qualifiers is how much everyone comes together and seeing friends from other schools. “The sense of community that you get at those qualifies is not parallel anywhere else,” Newman said. Mohammad Faiz, Innovo’s head of portfolio and robotics secretary, has also been involved for three years and is a junior. “They’ve been very welcoming and over the years I have taken a more prominent role in portfolio and documenting everything we’ve done on the team,” Faiz said. Faiz said that the judging went well at qualifies and the team was undefeated the whole day. “Being undefeated opens us up to more awards,” he said. “It shows that our robot is more reliable and what we’re showing in our portfolio isn’t false.”

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HAFTR partnered with CIJE to host the VEX Robotics Tournament, which became a two-day event showcasing creativity, teamwork, and exceptional student talent. We are incredibly proud of this year’s robotics team, who brought home both first and second place! School spirit has been powerful throughout Chanukah week, as we celebrate with special programs each day, from intense dreidel competitions to latke-making contests to a high-energy concert featuring Mendy Worch. Each grade - both boys and girls also enjoyed their own Chanukah parties with their teachers and rebbeim, where students played games, bonded, and celebrated together. The rest of athan Chanukah continued with a schoolwide color war that brought the energy in the building to a new level. Students were divided into teams of red and blue, building a sense of camaraderie, teamwork, and school pride. As snow begins to fall and winter settles in, there is a collective sense of excitement throughout the school. Whether welcoming in future students, celebrating college acceptances, competing in robotics, or lighting Chanukah candles together, the school continues to thrive. These moments remind us that HAFTR is not just a place of learning but a home. Erin Nathan is the student columnist for HAFTR High School.

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he past few weeks at HAFTR High School have been filled with excitement, Chanukah spirit, and milestones. From welcoming future students to celebrating achievements across athletics, academics, and infusing student life with engaging programming, the winter season has been exciting for the entire student body. Earlier this month, HAFTR hosted eighth grade students for interviews, welcoming prospective students who shared their interests and goals with the school’s faculty and administration. Upperclassmen led tours throughout the building, guiding the eighth graders to meet new teachers, explore classrooms, and get a glimpse of the HAFTR rin environment. While future students explored what lies ahead, our seniors have been celebrating milestones of their own. College acceptance notifications have begun to arrive for the Class of 2026. Cheers of excitement can be heard throughout the building with each acceptance and concrete plan for the future. We are incredibly proud of our seniors’ hard work and dedication. Each acceptance reflects years of hard work, growth, and effort. HAFTR also continues to shine in the world of innovation through its Robotics Program. Robotics continues to be a point of distinct honor in the building, offering a pathway from lower school curiosity and exploration in middle school to championship-level high school design. This year, once again,

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justIN OrtIz Hewlett Senior Basketball ORTIZ ADDED HIS name to Hewlett boys’ basketballl lore Dec. 26 by becoming the eighth player in program history to reach 1,000 career points. He entered the game needing 27 for the milestone and accomplished the feat in the third quarter. A third-year starter with a pair of All-County seasons under his belt, Ortiz averaged 17 points per game as a sophomore and 18.8 last season with 63 threes to rank among Nassau’s leaders.

games to watch Thursday, Jan. 8 Girls Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka............... 4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey .............. 4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Lawrence............... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Plainedge at Kennedy............. 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Long Beach .......... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Clarke at South Side .............. 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Clarke .............. 6:45 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................ 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Seaford ................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Carle Place at West Hemp........... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ............... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North ........... 6:45 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hicksville at Oceanside .......... 6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Malverne.............. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Boys Basketball: Division at Mepham .............11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: Syosset at Baldwin ...............11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: East Meadow at F-Dale ........11:45 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at V.S. Central .........11:45 a.m. Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Massapequa .......... 1 p.m. Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Oceanside ................. 1 p.m.

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If you’re going to talk about Hewlett wrestling, Carlos Salazar is the name you think about. After a stellar 2024-25 campaign, the junior took home the Nassau County championship (126) in his respective weight class and became the first two-time All-State wrestler in program history. “I’m hoping Carlos can be our first state champ,” said Hewlett coach Nick Khoury. “He puts in a lot of time and effort. He’s ranked at the top of the state, so he’s been there before. He’s got two more years to try to be a state champion.” In two tournaments this season, Salazar finished atop the podium in both the Battle of the Beach in Long Beach and in Garden City. Wrestling alongside Salazar, two expected to make an impact for the Bulldogs are senior captains Matanel Rosenthal (144 points) and Jesse McMahon (132.) “[Rosenthal] has been wrestling in the program a while,” Khoury said. “He had a good county tournament last year, but fell a little short. I see him hopefully stepping on the podium this year. “They’re [Rosenthal and McMahon] just very vocal,” Khoury added. “They lead by example a lot, in and out of the room, both school work and on the mat. They’ve just been in the program so long that they understand what’s expected of them. They’re very good at showing their peers what this program’s about.” One in particular has leaped this offseason, and it’s caught the eyes of his coach, and that’s junior Salim Kaptan at 150. “He plays many sports, but he’s just one of those kids that we always talk about after a match,” Khoury said. “[They say] ‘You got to wrestle like Salim.’ He wrestles the entire six minutes. He doesn’t give up even if he’s losing; he just continues to try hard. His work ethic is really unteachable. He’s just an awesome kid all around.” A handful of others look to fill out a lineup with flexibility by the names of

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Defending county champion Carlos Salazar is already a two-time All-State wrestler and is aiming for a state crown this winter. freshman Danir Dzhakhanob (126), his brother and junior Arslan Dzhakhanob (157), freshman Levi Goldin (118), sophomore Jacob Gendlin (118) and sophomore Ariya Rahmanzada (138) in their respective weight classes. “[Goldin] wrestled for us as an eighth grader last year on the varsity,” Khoury said. “He’s been having some really great wins this year and you can just see the potential he has. He’s definitely going to be an All-County wrestler in the future, if not, this year.”

Success is measured differently from coach to coach. For Khoury, it’s all about having fun and getting better. “If they can have an enjoyable season, they all stay healthy, they’re making friendships and they’re all giving it their all,” Khoury said. “I always tell them, ‘It doesn’t really matter about the outcome. As long as you tried your hardest and you can look yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and say that you tried win or lose, then you should be proud of yourself.”

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case what Jewish boys and men could do in sports. “Sometimes Jewish people are overlooked when it comes to athletics,” he said, “especially for young Jewish males.” Nassau County’s CTEEN chapter is part of an extensive international Chabad-Lubavitch youth organization that provides Jewish teens with social, educational, leadership and volunteer opportunities at local Chabad centers. Eli Goodman, the leader of the Long Beach chapter, which is part of the Nassau chapter, was one of the many Chabad leaders who felt it was necessary to make a stand on the global stage in the wake of the tragedy in Australia. “Collectively, Chabad felt it was important to stand proud and focus on the positive,” Goodman said. When the organization decided on the halftime show and made its request to Barclays, members felt that it was the perfect opportunity to showcase Judaism while adding a fun and creative element for teens and younger Jews alike. “There’s always a sense of pride,” Goodman said. “This was more of a fun way to resonate with people.” The Dec. 14 attack sparked a noticeable increase in attendance

at public menorah lightings around the globe — including those in the Five Towns on Dec. 14. At a ceremony at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst, Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, of Chabad of the Five Towns, emphasized the importance of standing strong, particularly in the face of tragedy. In Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach, Chabad of the Beaches Rabbi Eli Goodman praised the Long Beach community and city officials for standing with the Jewish community. And in Hewlett’s Memorial Plaza, the Hewlett-Woodmere business Association and members of Chabad of Hewlett gathered in unity despite frigid weather. Beyond public gatherings, the Five Towns held its annual car menorah parade on Dec. 16. Online, meanwhile, Jewish teens led grassroots efforts such as the #LightForSydney and #ShareTheLights social media campaigns. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims,” the Barclay’s Center announcer said, “their families and friends, and the worldwide community.”

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President of the Manna Project Yvette Hester, left, with volunteers and a family receiving toys and food for the holiday season.

Giving back to the community this holiday season The Manna Project of Long Island hosted their annual free toy and food drive for the holidays at the First Baptist Church of Lawrence, on Dec. 20. The Manna Project serves residents of Nassau County and the surrounding communities. It was founded in 2020 and they strive to be a communitysupported organization by partnering with local congregations, organizations, businesses and individuals. Led by President Yvette Hester, they handed out bags of food and toys starting at 10 a.m. until they ran out. Residents of the Five Towns who are in need were invited to come and receive bags of food for the holiday season and kids picked out a toy of their choice. — Melissa Berman

President of the Manna Project Yvette Hester, middle, talks Yvette Hester, right, gives out toys to members of the comto the children as they pick out their toy. munity in need at the First Baptist Church of Lawrence.

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Residents of the Five Towns with their toy and food donations from the Manna Project on Dec. 20.

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Q: Tell me about yourself. A: Auerbach: I was born and raised in New Rochelle, New York, and grew up davening at Young Israel of New Rochelle under the guidance of Rabbi Reuven Fink, who had a profound impact on my life. I also come from a family with deep rabbinic roots, as my grandfather served as the rabbi of the New Haven, Connecticut synagogue for 50 years. Steeped in shul life from an early age, I went on to study at Yeshiva University—attending high school, college, graduate school, and rabbinical school—where I received my semicha. I have since taught at several high schools, including DRS, SKA, and my alma mater, the Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy.

Q : How has the rabbinical world motivated you for wanting to transition to YINW? A: Auerbach: Underneath all my other pursuits was a seed passed down from my grandfather, drawing me toward the rabbinate. When the opportunity to apply for this position presented itself, I jumped at the opportunity. North Woodmere is a place that for a long time has been a growing, vibrant community of orthodox families, and Young Israel is really sort of a precursor to all of that more recent growth and the movement of youth now— It was just something that was too exciting to pass up. Q : How will you use your teaching experiences to lead your congregation? A: Auerbach: There’s a certain element of organization and

A: Auerbach: My family and I are super excited to join an incredibly warm and inviting community of people who are extremely compassionate and committed to the synagogue. North Woodmere is a longstanding Jewish community, an incredible place with incredible people and it’s an exciting time for the community as it continues to grow. Our doors are always open, and we invite everyone to come experience our synagogue and life in our shul—we are happy to have you.

Q: You are entering a community that’s reeling from the recent antisemetic attacks, both globally and in the Five Towns. How will you aim to lead during a time when antisemitism is such a prevalent issue? A: Auerbach: It is a challenging time for many of us who have not previously experienced antisemitism so directly or so close to home. One of the underlying lessons of this moment is the eternity, resilience, and enduring strength of the Jewish

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preparation that comes with being a classroom teacher that can serve a rabbi well. The engagements in a synagogue are a bit less formalized than a classroom, but some of the organization and structure from the school setting helps.I think one of the main rules of the rabbi in the synagogue is to be a teacher of the congregation. I think my experience in terms of preparation, what to teach and how to teach, and having the experience of being in a classroom have prepared me to know where people are coming from, and an understanding of how to present properly for people in the shul.

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he holidays may be behind us, but winter’s cozy rhythm is in full force. January invites us to nest at home and gather in the kitchen, where comforting, flavorful dishes warm both body and spirit — and gently set the tone for healthier habits in the new year. It’s the perfect time to experiment “Top Chef”–style, playing with bold flavors and seasonal ingredients. After all, few pleasures rival a hearty, nourishing meal shared on a cold winter evening.

additional 1-2 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. (If pasta is too dry, add reserved cooking water a tablespoon at a time.) Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and reserved bacon.

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• 1 cup cubed butternut squash • 1 cup cubed carrots • 1 cup cubed parsnips • 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes • 1 cup cubed onion • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes • 3/4 cup chicken stock • 3 bay leaves • 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 cup dry red wine Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange in single layer on large baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes or until vegetables are golden brown. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches. Return all beef to skillet. Add roasted vegetables, stock, wine, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Fettucine with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries A satisfying plate of pasta is especially welcoming on a cold winter day. • 4 slices bacon (approximately), cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 cups (about 12 ounces) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and vertically halved • 1 medium onion, sliced • 1 cup chicken broth • 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth • 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped • 6 ounces fettuccine (or another long pasta like spaghetti) • 2 ounces. Parmesan cheese, coarsely shredded • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Slowly cook bacon in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; set bacon aside. Increase heat to medium-high, arrange Brussels sprouts cut-side down in the rendered bacon fat and cook, without stirring, until sprouts begin to crisp and brown on the cut face, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and toss to combine with the sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the broth, vermouth, and dried cranberries, scraping up any fond from the bottom of the skillet, and bring to a fast simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the sprouts soften, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Transfer pasta to the skillet with the sprouts and liquid and toss continuously over medium-high heat for an

Hearty Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables This classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is a terrific winter warmer-upper, served with a hearty bread or corn bread.

Rustic Roasted Winter Vegetable Chowder A rustic, flavorful soup can be flavorful centerpiece to healthy, satisfying meal. This filling soup is packed with vegetables. • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch dice (about 2 cups) • 3 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup ) • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice (about 1 cup) • 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice

(about 1 cup) • 1/2 fennel bulb, quartered & sliced thin (about 1 cup) • 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt • 2 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 medium onion, diced (about 2 cups) • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 4 cups vegetable broth • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4inch dice (about 2 cups) 4-5 fresh thyme sprigs • 1 cup milk or unsweetened plain almond milk • Additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • More pepper and thyme leaves for garnish Heat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, carrots, and fennel with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast until tender and browned in places, about 40 minutes, turning a couple of times while roasting. While the veggies are roasting, prepare the base of the soup. To a large saucepan over low heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and a bit of pepper, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the vegetable broth. Add the potatoes and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat. Pick out the thyme stems and discard. Stir in the roasted vegetables. Carefully transfer about 3 cups of the chowder to the pitcher of a blender. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot and stir to combine. The soup should be thick, rich, and creamy. Stir in the milk. Place the pot back on the burner, and, with the heat on medium-low, return to a simmer, stirring often to prevent burning. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve garnished with an additional turn of cracked pepper and thyme leaves.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” Yacht Rock Revue invites audiences on a nostalgic voyage through the melodies of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Since their humble beginnings in 2007, Atlanta, Ga.-based YRR has emerged as a pivotal figure in revitalizing yacht rock, sharing stages with icons and garnering a devoted following of “Anchorheads.” Inspired by soft rock’s golden era, the 10-piece band has mastered the art of recreating the breezy laid-back tunes that defined a generation. From the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to Hall & Oates’ velvety harmonies, their repertoire spans beloved hits that evoke memories of palm trees, ocean breezes and carefree summers. But Yacht Rock Revue isn’t just a tribute band. Their original compositions are a modern ode to the genre, capturing the essence of those bygone days while infusing it with a fresh and invigorating twist.

Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 8-10, 8 p.m. $82, $60.25, $49.25 $37.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

V is for Violet Families are welcome to Nassau County Museum of Art for a special storytime with children’s author Valerie Goldstein. During the interactive reading of her inspiring picture book “Violet’s Victory!”, young audiences will follow Violet — a determined girl with lavender hair — as she discovers her inner strength, perseverance as she chases her dreams. Violet wants to participate in Sports Day at her school. She walks with crutches for support, which she calls her “magic sticks.” Violet knows she will not be able to keep up with her classmates using crutches. Then she spots a purple handcycle! With determination and perseverance she participates in Sports Day. Every hue of purple is mentioned and makes for a perfect art connection. Following the reading, children and caregivers can meet the author during a book signing and participate in a handson craft inspired by Violet’s journey. Designed to spark imagination and open the door to meaningful conversations, the session celebrates resilience, self-belief and the joy of trying something new. Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 p.m. $20 adult, $10 members and children. Register at nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337.

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Nassau County Museum of Art invites visitors into a world where reality is uncertain, dreams take shape, and the line between fact and imagination disappears. Works in “Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” challenge what we see and what we believe. Before abstraction took the spotlight in the mid-20th century, American artists captured the world as they saw it. This exhibit explores how artists across generations have reimagined “the real” in strikingly different ways. Works from both American and European artists are featured. On view through March 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Elated Eagles

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to discover the mighty eagle. Since 1782, the bald eagle has been the United States’ national emblem and mascot. These amazing animals have an impressive wingspan of 7 feet and use their strong wings to soar 10,000 feet in the air. Come learn all about these majestic birds and make your own flying eagle craft in honor of National Save the Eagles Day. This is a drop-in program, free with admission. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: Noon-2 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Morse Code Moniker

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day. Stop by to learn about Samuel Morse, the telegraph and learn how to spell your name in dashes and dots while making a bracelet. This is a drop-in program. Also discover more about Morse code in Communication Station on the second floor. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Talking art

Nassau County Museum of Art hosts Stanley Lewis with Chief Curator Franklin Perrell. Lewis is a distinguished American painter, teacher, and Guggenheim Fellow known for his richly layered, perceptual

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Paul Cornish Trio

Newly signed to Blue Note Records, Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish is making waves as one of the most innovative new voices in jazz. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Tilles Center Atrium becomes an intimate lounge to showcase this exciting up-and-coming jazz talent. Cornish, who strives to inspire freedom and collaboration in his music and community, has performed extensively across the globe with such notable artists as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Mark Guiliana, and more. With Jonathan Pinson (drums) and Jermaine Paul (bass) he’ll perform selections from his Blue Note Records debut album “You’re Exaggerating. “ A Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus, Cornish blends deep jazz roots with bold, forward-thinking vision, transforming tradition into an electrifying and inspiring musical journey. A standout talent from Houston’s renowned High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Cornish went on to earn degrees from USC and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA. Now a member of Joshua Redman’s band, he has toured the • Where: LIU Post campus, 720 world and was featured on Redman’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert. “Paul is one of the most Northern Blvd., Brookville innovative pianists to come along in quite a while,” says Blue Note President Don • Time: 7:30 p.m. Was. “He is the next purveyor of that hallowed legacy.” Don’t miss this opportunity to • Contact: tillescenter.org or witness Cornish’s extraordinary artistry and boundless creativity live. (516) 299-3100

works that explore light and place through complex surfaces and on-site observation. His practice is deeply rooted in sustained looking and revision, emphasizing the physical and experiential process of painting. His work has been exhibited widely, including major retrospectives such as at the Katzen Arts Center, and he is represented by the Betty Cuningham Gallery in New York. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students (members free). Limited seating, register in advance. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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Make your own elderberry syrup

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library welcomes all to make your own elderberry syrup with Janice Imbrogno. Elderberries are one of the world’s most healing plants; elderberry syrup is used as an immune support and for cold and flu relief. Learn how to make your own elderberry syrup using dried elderberries, honey, cinnamon, and essential oils. Registration required.

• Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 2-3:30 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

Facial and skincare workshop

Take time to unwind and care for your skin in this gentle, handson facial class using Arbonne’s vegan, plant-based products at Peninsula Public Library. Enjoy a relaxing evening focused on self-care and renewal, and obtain tips on the products that work best for your skin. Patrons are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, arrive with clean faces, and have their hair pulled back. Registration required; spots are limited. $10 materials fee per person. • Where: 280 Central Ave., Lawrence • Time: 7-9 p.m. • Contact: peninsulapublic.org or (516) 967-5777

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Short story circle

Join Librarian Ellen Getreu at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library for stories selected from The Best American Short Stories of the Century. Included are “You’re Ugly, Too” by

Lorrie Moore and “I Want to Live!” by Thom Jones. • Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

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Disney on ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party

Enjoy the magic of ‘Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party,’ an action-packed adventure filled with beloved characters, dazzling skating and immersive storytelling at UBS arena. Mickey and friends journey through exciting worlds as they search for clues, bringing the audience along for an unforgettable, high-energy experience. Perfect for all ages who love Disney magic on ice. • Where: 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont • Time: 7 p.m., through Jan. 19, times vary. • Contact: ticketmaster.com

Paint with Eva Berger

Follow along step-by-step to create a beautiful acrylic painting of a lamppost with chickadee at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. You’ll take home that day. Registration required.

Comic showcase

Known for their elite brand of clever comedy, The Ivy League of Comedy visits the Madison Theatre. You’ve heard their brilliant comedic voices on late-night television and Comedy Central and on the club circuit. The lineup features Keith Alberstadt, who’s playful personality radiates on stage. He mixes light-hearted sarcasm with a southern charm and has become a favorite at comedy clubs and theaters. Also Clayton Fletcher, who’s heard every day on Sirius/ XM Radio’s Laugh USA, Blue Collar Comedy, and Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole stations. He has been featured on Hulu-TV’s “Comedy Brew,” MSNBC’s “Your Business,” ESPN’s “World Series of Poker,” and Comcast-TV’s “Who’s Laughing Now?” He allows us to see the world through the eyes of the son of a poker-playing mom and a jazz musician dad. And Jane Condon, mom of two boys, has been dubbed “an uppercrust Roseanne.” She loves to tell stories about her adventures (mostly survival tales) with her husband and kids. • Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Vinyl paint night

Make beautiful art out of old vinyl records with Shoshanah Findling at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Space is limited and registration required. Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 3741967

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OBITUARY family involvement, and deepened its role as a center me, not you, not his thousands of congregants and cer- for worship, study and social connection in the Five tainly not him,” Jordan Rosenbaum wrote in his eulo- Towns. “Rabbi Rosenbaum believed that the heart of the gy. “That’s why all of these people, all of you loved and rabbinate was presence,” Rabbi Galina Makaveyev, respected him.” Rosenbaum also served as a chaplain in the Army who worked alongside Rosenbaum and became head rabbi in 2023, wrote in an email. “Being Reserves, from which he was honorable there for people in moments of joy and in discharged as a captain in 1989, after 13 times of sorrow. In recognition of his years. extraordinary pastoral service following He was known for his thoughtful serthe terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, mons, his approachable leadership style Rabbi Rosenbaum was honored by the and his deep commitment to making JudaNorth American Board of Rabbis as Chapism accessible, relevant and compassionlain of the Year for his work with rescue ate for congregants of all ages. During his workers and the families of victims.” tenure at Temple Israel, he became a When Rosenbaum announced his steady pastoral presence for thousands of retirement, he framed his departure not families, guiding several generations as an ending, but as a transition both for through the major milestones of their himself and for the congregation. In a lives. farewell message, he reflected on relation“Rabbi Jay was there for me when my Galina ships built over decades, and expressed mother and brother passed away,” member Makaveyev confidence in the synagogue’s future, credElaine Prusack wrote on the Riverside- Rabbi iting its strength to its congregation. Nassau North Chapels funeral home web“For Rabbi Rosenbaum, Temple Israel site. “He officiated at my daughter Hanwas home, and the congregation was family,” Makanah’s Bat Mitzvah and was fond of my son Spencer.” Rosenbaum emphasized inclusivity, learning and veyev wrote. Even after stepping away from the pulpit, Rosencommunity engagement, congregants said, encouraging them to see Judaism not only as a faith practiced in baum remained a respected voice in regional Jewish the sanctuary, but also as a moral guide to everyday life. life, working with Nassau County Executive Bruce “May his memory always be a blessing,” Prusack Blakeman as the county’s head of Jewish outreach. Rosenbaum’s legacy at Temple Israel endures in the wrote. Under his leadership, Temple Israel expanded its programs he helped build, the values he championed, educational programming, strengthened its youth and and the countless individuals whose lives he touched Continued from page 1

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FNA DZ, LLC, Pltf. vs. FAYE KLAUSNER, Defts. Index #604761/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 26, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 58, Block 84 Lot 28-30. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. The foreclosure sale will be held, “rain or shine.” PAUL MELI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021.#102695 157575 LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 01/15/2026 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of KAGAN BROCHA F.KAGAN BROCHA F. Premises: 545 W BROADWAY Sec/Blk/Lot 39/268/3 Case # 2025-024 265-38 C. Building area. The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area. 265-40 A. Front yards. A front yard of 25 feet shall be required. 265-41 A. Side yards. A side yard is required along each side of a building. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a single-family dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than seven feet in width. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 01/07/2026 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 157665

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 01/15/2026 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of SHMUEL & TZINAH BRAND Premises: 523 ARLINGTON RD Sec/Blk/Lot 39/321/113 Case # 2025-025 265-40 A & B Front yards. A. A front yard of 25 feet shall be required. B. In the case of a corner lot, the front yard on each street shall be as noted above. 265-42 Rear yards. A rear yard of not less than 25 feet shall be required on every plot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 01/07/2026 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 157664 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING and PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, at Lawrence Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559, on the 14th day of January, 2026, at 8:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, and four (4) Public Hearings with respect to the following matter: Public Hearings re: Proposed Local Laws #1, 2, 3 & 4 of 2026 “ A Local Law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c “ A Local Law to amend the Village Code regarding the Prohibition of Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Fire Pits “ A Local Law to repeal § 212-13.1 of the Village Code

regarding the Coastal Conservation District “ A Local Law to amend the Village Code regarding Parking meter rate changes to be set by Board Resolution NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT copies of the proposed items described above are on file/available in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Lawrence, NY, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on all meeting matters at the place and time aforesaid. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lawrence will convene in public meeting at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular meeting where general business will be conducted. Dated: December 29, 2025 By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Lawrence, NY Gerry Castro, Village Administrator 157666

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID BID NO. TI-2026-002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Village Clerk-Treasurer of the Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, until February 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for: PARKING FIELD #10 EXPANSION PROJECT The project consists of construction work associated with the expansion and improvement of Parking Field #10, including but not limited to site work, excavation, grading, drainage, pavement, curbing, concrete work, lighting, and all related

appurtenances, in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications prepared by IMEG Corp., dated January 2025, and all addenda issued thereto. Bid documents may be obtained at Village Hall, online at cedarhurst.gov or via email at bids@cedarhurst.gov. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “TI-2026-002 - Parking Field #10 Expansion Project” Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on February 2, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at Village Hall. A signed Statement of Non-Collusion and all other required documents must accompany each bid. This project is subject to New York State General Municipal Law §103 and New York State Labor Law Article 8 (Prevailing Wage). Bid security and performance and payment bonds will be required in the amounts specified in the bid documents. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed most favorable to the Village. By Order of the Board of Trustees Jacob Plaut, Village Clerk-Treasurer 157668

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of the following scheduled dates for the Regular and Work Sessions of the Hewlett Bay Fire District Board of Commissioners for the year 2026 will be held at the Hewlett Bay Fire District Administrative Offices located at 1180 Broadway, Hewlett. Re-Organization Meeting - January 5, 7:30pm Regular Meetings begin @ 7:30pm January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 28, 2026 Work sessions begin @ 10am February 8, 2026 March 8, 2026 April 12, 2026 May 10, 2026

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June 7, 2026 July 12, 2026 August 9, 2026 September 13, 2026 October 18, 2026 November 8, 2026 This notice is given pursuant to Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York. By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners. Mike Ahern Fire District Secretary Hewlett Bay Fire District 157667 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 01/21/2026 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 33/26. HEWLETT - 7Eleven Inc., Renewal of grant to maintain one detached, doublefaced, illuminated pylon sign setback 2’ from Peninsula Blvd. & Mill Rd. & within clear sight triangle., S/W cor. Peninsula Blvd. & Mill Rd., a/k/a 415 Mill Rd. 45/26. EAST ATLANTIC BEACH - Rosina LLC, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, side yard, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct 2nd story addition, roofed over deck/porch & outdoor shower all attached to dwelling., W/s Malone Ave., 450’ S/o Beech St. (Blvd.)., a/k/a 27 Malone Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 51/26. HEWLETT - New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, Special exception to install 9 wireless communication antennas, two (2) equipment cabinets & one (1) delta battery on top of existing building., E/s Prospect Ave., 130.57’ S/o Central Pl., a/k/a 63-69 Prospect Ave. 54/26. HEWLETT M.I.M. Properties, Inc., Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area occupied, construct dwelling with garage (parcel B)., S/s Raymond Pl., 233.24’ W/o East Broadway 55/26. WOODMERE Chrysoverges Krites Family Trust, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot (demolish existing garage) (parcel A)., N/s Johnson Pl., 216.26’ W/o East Broadway, a/k/a 68 Johnson Pl. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Hewlett, East Atlantic Beach & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.go v/509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.go v/576/Live-StreamingVideo Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such

other matters as may properly come before it. 157639 LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 01/15/2026 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of DOV ZEV & RIKI PADEH Premises: 255 GROVE AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/253/205 Case # 2025-023 265-38 C. Building area. The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area. 265-40 A. Front yards. A front yard of 25 feet shall be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: 01/07/2026 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Jacob Plaut Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 157663 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C. MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County

Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 102 Roger Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146, Lot 126-129. Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polow y, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 88344 157629 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of Meteorite Camillus LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formed on 12/04/25. Authority filed with New York Secretary of State on 12/09/25. County in New York: Nassau. Address: 1030R Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Designated agent for service of process: Joshua Jacobs, 1030R Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 157654 Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: K2 Ethics, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 05/25/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 231 Polo Lane Lawrence, NY 11559 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 157016

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my Goodman, an intrepid journalist and a Long Island native, explained after a recent screening of a documentary about her that she is “committed to independent media being the oxygen to a democratic society.” The documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” had its premier at the DC/DOX film festival in Washington, D.C., in June, and has been shown at other film festivals, at which it has also received awards. And now she was “here on Long Island!” she exclaimed after kArl the documentary grossmAn was featured last month as the opening-night presentation of the Hamptons Doc Fest. Being on Long Island was “really a thrill,” Goodman said following the showing at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. She is a 1975 Bay Shore High School graduate, and after graduating from Harvard with an anthropology degree, she went to work at WBAI, the listener-sponsored radio station in New York City, part of the Pacifica network. It was there that Goodman co-founded and became — and still is — host and

executive producer of “Democracy Now!” It began as a radio program, and subsequently expanded to television, too. Goodman has not only been a journalist on radio and TV, but has authored or co-authored books including “Standing Up to the Madness,” “The Exception to the Rulers,” “The Silenced Majority” and “Democracy Now! Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America,” published in 2017. As the website for it then related: “In 1996 Amy Goodman began hosting a show on Pacifica Radio called Democracy Now! to focus on the issues and movements that are too often ignored by the corporate media. Today Democracy Now! is the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., broadcasting on over 1,400 public television and radio stations around the world, with millions accessing it online at democracynow.org.” A documentary is different than a book. I’ve authored books and also written and presented documentaries, and as a journalism professor at SUNY Old Westbury, I taught for years a course called “Documentary: Theories and Techniques.” As John Grierson, the Scottish filmmaker credited with coining the term “documentary” in 1926, explained, a documentary focuses on an “actuality”

— capturing and showcasing the real-life issues of real people, with the “original” people involved, and “original” scenes, conveying a truer picture of reality, he felt, than actors and a set could provide. That’s what the documentary about Goodman does. It starts with her trying to question Wells Griffith, the representative of the first Trump administration at a 2018 United Nations climate conference in Poland. She asks Griffith about President Trump’s claim that climate change is a hoax. Griffith scrambles away up a series of stairways, with Goodman keeping up, and charges her with “harassment.” “A reporter asking you a question,” Goodman responds, “is not harassment.” The documentary then shifts to Goodman’s reporting on the 1991 killing of more than 200 independence protesters in East Timor by Indonesian troops, and shows her and fellow journalist Allan Nairn badly beaten. It includes her arrest, with other journalists, in a police sweep of an anti-war demonstration at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. It presents scenes of Goodman covering Native Americans in Standing Rock, N.D., in 2017, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, which brought with it

his 1975 Bay Shore High grad is seen and heard by millions on public media.

the threat of oil spills that could contaminate the Missouri River and the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation’s water supply, as Goodman faced arrest. These are just some of the elements of “Steal This Story, Please!” The archival footage illuminates. The directing, by Carl Deal and Tia Lessin, is superb. The words of Goodman running through it are eloquent. Here’s the description of the documentary in the Hamptons Doc Fest program: “Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. ‘Steal This Story, Please!’ is a gripping portrait of Amy, the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. The film is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: What happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?” In kicking off the 18th year of the Hamptons Doc Fest with the documentary about Goodman, Jacqui Lofaro, the festival’s founder and executive director, spoke of “journalism’s vital role in revealing truth.” Carl 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.

The arts on Long Island are for you

he arts — literature, music, drama, painting, sculpture — form a narrative that helps explain the origins and promises of a society. The arts help us explore our history and imagine our future. While Long Island is well known for health sciences and aerospace technology, it is also a major home for culture — the arts and artists. Think of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, F. Scott Fitzgerald and “The Great Gatsby,” Stanford White and the Gold Coast, Harry Chapin, Chuck D roBErT A. and Public Enemy, Adelphi sCoTT Professor Paul Moravec’s Pulitzer Prize for Music, Billy Joel and countless others. We are fortunate to have the Long Island Arts Alliance, a regional arts service organization dedicated to strengthening the arts and arts education across Nassau and Suffolk counties. It does this through advocacy for private and public funding, research into best practices and innovations, programming for people of all ages as well as for performance and

recognition, and promoting collaboration across sectors. LIAA partnered with the Center for an Urban Future to report on the condition of the arts and arts education on Long Island. The report, “Sustaining Long Island’s Creative Spark,” offers important insights. Among them are: ■ Arts and culture employment on Long Island grew 21.8 percent from 2014 to 2024, more than five times the region’s overall job growth.

received about 3.2 percent of awards. Yet Long Island is home to 15 percent of New York’s population. In addition, grants to Long Island arts organizations were about 21 percent lower than the statewide average. So Long Island not only receives a small share of the total; it also receives smaller average awards than the rest of the state. The size of grants to Long Island artists, however, increased about 375 percent over 2024. This reflects a small but targeted pilot program that LIAA ran this year. It acted as a fiscal sponsor and outreach coordinator, met one-on-one with artists, reviewed proposals, and helped first-time applicants navigate the process. LIAA submitted 14 artist applications; nine were funded, and all nine were first-time state grant recipients. The pattern is clear: when Long Island has the support and infrastructure to compete, it can bring in substantially more state funding. Without that support, the region continues to be underrepresented. LIAA is now advocating for Nassau and Suffolk to seed a Long Island grants

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■ Long Island’s resident artist and design workforce increased to over 10,500, even as the under-65 population declined.

■ Nonprofit arts and culture organizations generate $330 million in annual economic activity on Long Island, supporting 4,905 jobs and $81 million in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments. The center found that Long Island’s arts sector is performing at a high level, but state funding lags. For example, Long Island received about 2.5 percent of the total grant funding awarded, and

academy for the arts. The goal is to build a reliable, long-term pipeline of grant-ready organizations and artists so the region finally gets its fair share of state and federal arts funding. The proposed academy would provide training and coaching for artists and small or midsized nonprofits; offer shared tools, templates and guidance for preparing competitive applications; and deliver cohort-based workshops and one-on-one support tied to the New York State Council on the Arts and other public funds. LIAA is seeking an initial investment of $50,000 from each county to scale this model. The results to date suggest that even this modest local investment can unlock hundreds of thousands of additional state dollars for Long Island’s creative sector. To date, more than 50 organizations and individual artists have indicated support for the grants academy concept. LIAA will continue to advocate for this resource at the county and state level. It is imperative to step up advocacy for Long Island arts, and essential for the LIAA to expand its influence in promoting the value of culture to the community. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”

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very January, we perform the same ritual. We draw a hard line between who we were and who we intend to become, armed with resolutions that sound decisive and hopeful: lose 20 pounds, save more money, finally become more disciplined. And yet, by February, or sooner, many of these goals quietly dissolve. This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a structural one. Traditional goal-setting asks too much of willpower and too little of reality. It assumes that motivation is stable, that life will cooperate, and that change happens neatly within arbitrary timelines. Behavioral research consistently shows the opposite. Willpower fluctuates. Stress, fatigue and unexpected events derail even the most sincere intentions. A goal like “exercise five times a week” collapses the moment work runs late, a child gets sick or winter motivation disappears. The problem isn’t laziness; it’s designing change by focusing on outcomes instead of behavior. Consider the familiar stories of those who set weight-loss goals. For weeks they follow strict rules, track every calorie and push through workouts fueled by January enthusiasm. Then, when the scale stalls or life intervenes, frustration sets in. The goal becomes a source of shame rather than support, and quitting feels inevitable. Contrast this with someone who

builds a simple system instead: walking for 20 minutes after dinner, cooking the same three nourishing meals during the week, keeping snacks visible and convenient. No dramatic target, no deadline, just repeatable behaviors that fit real life. One approach relies on intensity; the other relies on design. The same pattern shows up at work. Professionals set ambitious annual targets — revenue milestones by the third quarter, promotion by December — tying their sense of progress to metrics largely outside their control. When external conditions change, motivation craters. A systems-based approach looks different: a weekly ritual of deep work, a monthly feedback loop, a principle of saying no to low-leverage tasks. These don’t guarantee a promotion, but they dramatically increase clarity, energy and long-term momentum. What replaces resolutions isn’t a lowering of ambition; it’s a smarter framework. Instead of obsessing over outcomes or focusing on inputs, what’s important are the actions you can show up for even on imperfect days. Instead of intensity, prioritize consistency. Ten minutes completed daily beats an hour attempted sporadically. Instead of perfection, build adaptability. Systems that can bend won’t break when life gets messy. This reframing also forces us to rethink what progress means. In 2026, progress doesn’t look like constant

acceleration or public metrics that reward burnout. It looks like sustainability. It looks like habits that support physical and mental health, boundaries that protect attention, and routines that make good choices easier over time. Progress is waking up with less dread. It’s energy that lasts past Wednesday. It’s the ability to course-correct without starting over. The myth of the January fresh start persists because it’s comforting. It promises a clean slate, a dramatic reset. But meaningful change rarely respects the calendar. People quit smoking on random Tuesdays. They start therapy after breaking points, not countdowns. They rebuild routines in April, September or the middle of a chaotic week. When we tie improvement to a date, we also tie failure to missing it. A healthier approach is permissionbased rather than deadline-driven. You can begin again at any point. You can adjust systems without declaring them broken. You can measure progress by how supported you feel, not how perfect your execution looks. This January doesn’t need another list of resolutions destined to expire. It can be a moment to design a life that works beyond motivation — one built on systems, rituals and principles that make showing up easier than giving up. For those tired of trying harder and ready to live better, that shift changes everything.

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t shouldn’t be necessary to say this: Every day that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remains in charge of America’s public health system, the health of every American is at greater risk. The Department of Health and Human Services exists to protect Americans from disease, contamination and preventable death. It depends on science, expertise and public trust. RFK Jr., now its secretary, has long questioned the scientific consensus on vaccines and other core publichealth tools. The tension between those views and mICHaeL the mission of HHS isn’t theoretiBLITZ cal; it is immediate and consequential. HHS oversees vaccines, food and drug safety, disease surveillance, medical research, and emergency health responses. Much of its work happens quietly, noticed only when it fails. Its effectiveness rests on credibility: the public’s confidence that health guidance is grounded in evidence rather than ideology. That confidence is harder to sustain when the agency’s leader has built a public profile on skepticism toward established science. For years Kennedy has worked not

simply to question specific vaccines or treatments, but to cast doubt on the scientific enterprise itself — on research, on data and on the idea that fact-based medicine should guide health care decisions. He regularly portrays medical science as suspect, and institutions built on evidence as fundamentally untrustworthy. Those claims, long rejected by scientists and physicians, once lived at the fringes of public discourse. They now carry institutional weight — not because they have become more credible, but because leadership determines which facts are defended, which expertise is respected and which truths are allowed to blur into doubt. This matters because vaccine skepticism isn’t an intellectual exercise; it is a public health failure in slow motion. Declining vaccination rates are directly tied to the return of diseases once considered under control. Measles outbreaks are no longer theoretical; they are occurring now. When the HHS secretary consistently undermines confidence in science itself, the signal to the public is destabilizing: Evidence is optional, expertise is suspect, and facts are just other opinions. Parents are left navigating fear and misinformation instead of receiving clear guidance, and the consequences fall most heavily on children

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and vulnerable communities. This is what irresponsible, reckless anti-science posturing looks like when it moves from rhetoric to governance. The greatest risk of RFK Jr.’s leadership isn’t dramatic upheaval. Public health rarely unravels overnight. More often, it weakens gradually. Guidance becomes less decisive. Research is second-guessed in ways that stall action rather than improve it. Fringe ideas receive attention in the name of balance. The result is delay — and in public health, delay costs lives. The administration’s decision to put Kennedy in charge of HHS reflects a troubling willingness to treat scientific expertise as negotiable. HHS was created because societies learned, often through painful experience, that coordinated, evidence-based action saves lives. Undermining that foundation doesn’t lead to better outcomes; it invites preventable harm. That harm will not be shared equally. Children, the elderly, the immunocompromised, and communities with limited access to care are always the most vulnerable when public health falters. Doctors and nurses will confront illnesses they shouldn’t be seeing. Hospitals will absorb the strain. Families will bear the consequences of uncertainty that should never have existed.

he greatest risk of RFK Jr.’s leadership isn’t dramatic upheaval. It’s a weakening.

Kennedy frequently presents himself as an advocate for children and health. But protecting children requires more than questioning authority; it requires responsibility. It requires clear communication, respect for evidence, and a willingness to act decisively in the face of risk. Confusion isn’t empowerment, and skepticism isn’t a substitute for leadership. Viruses and bacteria don’t respond to debate. They exploit hesitation and mistrust. History makes this painfully clear: Public health failures occur not because science is wrong, but because leaders choose not to rely on it. RFK Jr.’s tenure at HHS is already reshaping how Americans think about health guidance at a time when trust is fragile and the stakes are high. The likely outcomes — more preventable illness, more avoidable death and deeper public confusion — aren’t matters of opinion. They are the foreseeable results of weakening the bond between science and policy. Government has many responsibilities, but one should be beyond dispute: to protect the public using the best knowledge available. Anything less risks turning one of the nation’s most important health institutions into something it was never meant to be — an experiment whose costs are paid in human lives. Michael Blitz is professor emeritus of interdisciplinary studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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