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Melissa Berman/Herald Holocaust survivor Paul Gross, 87, shared his story of survival at Congregation Beth Shalom’s Yom Hashoah program on April 23.
Holocaust survivor tells his story Young voices, old memories mark Yom Hashoah
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Wearing a jacket adorned with the Star of David with the word “Jude,” meaning Jew, on it — just like the ones the Nazis forced Jewish people to wear — Cedarhurst resident Paul Gross stood in Congregation Beth Sholom and recounted his Holocaust story.
“Unfortunately, not many Holocaust survivors are alive anymore,” Gross said at the April 23 Yom Hashoah program. “Therefore, I feel even more obligated to tell my story.”
The program commemorated the 80 years since the beginning of the Holocaust, during which the Nazi regime murdered 13 million people, including 6 million Jews.
Both the United States and Israel mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom
Hashoah. Established in 1959, it takes place on the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, and marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. This year the commemoration began at sundown on April 23 and continued the following day.
Gross, 87, was born on Nov. 3, 1937, in Hungary, and was 7 when the Holocaust began. He transported the audience back to Hungary in 1944 to share his story of survival.
“We were not aware that the world was at war — the Germans were marching on and exterminating our brothers and sisters in Germany, Poland and other places,” Gross said. “The Germans entered Hungary in 1944, and our normal lives ended.”
The Germans instituted laws forbidding Jewish people from owning businesses or
H-W district introduces new superintendent
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
After nearly two decades in the Hewlett-Woodmere school district, Dina Anzalone was named its new superintendent on April 23, succeeding Ralph Marino Jr., who has held the position since 2015 and announced his retirement last July.
Anzalone, the district’s current assistant superintendent for teaching, learning and technology, will start her new job on July 1. She has worked in the district for 18 years, including a nearly 13-year stint as principal of Ogden Elementary School, during which Ogden was recognized by the National Parent Teacher Association as a school of excellence in 2019 and 2021. The School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals nominated Anzalone for Principal of the Year in 2020.
Anzalone also chairs the Board of Education Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee; the District Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Committee; the PTA Curriculum Committee; and the Professional Development Committee.
Anzalone said that she is committed to shaping the future of the district, and maintaining its excellence. “I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful for the trust the Board of Education has placed in me by offering me the position of superintendent …,” she said at the Board of Education meeting on April 23. “It is a privilege to continue serving this remarkable district — one that has been my home for 18 of my 31 years in education.”
Anzalone has coordinated two superintendent conference day events, which offered more than 100 professional development courses to district staff. She also assembles a monthly video package of what district students are doing, called “Hewlett Highlights,” and shows it at board meetings. Before coming to HewlettWoodmere, Anzalone served as
She was the district’s director of curriculum and assessment from 2007 to 2012. She has also served as treasurer of the Hewlett-Woodmere Administrators and Supervisors Association, and was a member of the District Leadership Team, the District Instructional Leadership Team and several committees and task forces.
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Three new candidates vie for library trustee
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Three new candidates are running to fill the board seat left open by longtime Peninsula Public Library Trustee Audrian Gray’s retirement.
Rochelle Genack, Annette Pat Jones and Michele Justic are vying for the open trustee seat. Gray stepped down from the board earlier this year, after more than 10 years of serving as a library trustee.
Genack, a Lawrence resident, has been a member of the community and PPL for the past 30 years.
She said that her and her family have been attending library programs and events for years, and that she would love to see the library offer more to the community and create more programs for the whole family.
Genack said that if elected she would like to turn the library into more of a family community center, with events for toddlers, young adults, parents, and senior citizens.
“I care deeply about the library, we use the library, me and my whole family, and I am just a big believer in libraries,” she said. “I want the library to be some place where people from infancy, to senior citizen’s, can be coming and going from the library.”
Jones, an Inwood resident, has been involved in community work her entire
life, working on many senior projects for her church, Bethel A.M.E. Church of Far Rockaway. She has also served intermittently as a board member for the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence for the past 40 years.
Jones said her previous board experience prepares her for the role, and she looks forward to continuing her work within the community.
“I believe that the board experience
that I have from working on the five towns community center board for so many years will be helpful,” she said.
“So you know, I’m familiar with the rules and the bylaws of working boards and the duties and their responsibilities.”
Justic, a Lawrence resident, is the managing content editor for the Five Towns Jewish Times, and has been a resident of the Five Towns since 2003.
She has also served as a volunteer program coordinator for the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC, as well as handling some of the social media for Lawrence village.
She said she has been involved with the library since she moved to the area and has made suggestions for programs in the past that have come to fruition, such as the model train program.
Justic said that once she heard Gray was retiring, she believed that it was the perfect opportunity for her to try and take a bigger role in her involvement with the library.
“When she retired, I felt like, okay, this is the time to step in, and I want to see the library continue to grow and continue to help the community,” Justic said. “I think it’s a great unifier, the library. It’s really one of the few institutions that people come to, no matter what the age, not what their socioeconomic level is and it can really be a great force for the community.”
Voting takes place on May 20 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., for the PPL budget, trustees, along with he Lawrence school district budget, board members and referendums at Atlantic Beach Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach Number 2 school gym, 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood, Lawrence High School Gym, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, and Lawrence Middle School Gym, 195 Broadway, Lawrence.
Town of Hempstead launches antisemitism task force
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah, the Town of Hempstead marked the significance of the day by unveiling its Antisemitism Task Force along with unveiling a plaque at Rock Hall Museum, in Lawrence that represents the town’s commitment to combating antisemitism and hatred.
Yom Hashoah commemorates the beginning of the Holocaust, when the Nazi regime murdered 13 million people, including 6 million Jews. This year the day was from sundown on April 23 to April 24.
The town is home to the second largest Jewish population in the nation, just behind New York City. The Antisemitism Task Force is a multi-faith effort that will introduce and implement strategies to battle hatred, according to Supervisor Don Clavin.
The task force includes — Rabbi Menachem Gurkov of Chabad of Oceanside; Rabbi Shimon Kremer of Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Merrick; Bali Learner, executive director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove; and Rev. Eric Mallette of the Greater Second Baptist Church.
Rabbi Aaron Marsh of East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center; Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of the Jew-
April 24.
ish Community Relations Council; Avi Posnick, regional director at Stand
With Us; Eric Post, Long Island regional director of the American Jewish Committee; Lucy Tully, a former town employee; Rabbi Art Vernon of Congregation Shaaray Shalom of West Hempstead and Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, Chabad of the Five Towns, are also part of the task force.
“Today’s of significance, we’re here
at Rock Hall for an unveiling for the millions of lives that were stolen, murdered and taken during the darkest days of history in the world,” Clavin said. “With the sentiment that is taking place in the United States, this ties into the antisemitism task force we are initiating here in the Town of Hempstead with these men and women behind me.”
Rock Hall receives thousands of vis-
itors every year along with its annual fall country fair. The plaque will serve as the starting point of the museum tour.
Councilwoman Missy Miller, who represents the Five Towns, spoke on the need of a local task force that will tackle antiemetic issues and hatred of all kinds on a deeper level.
“This rise in antisemitism that we’re seeing isn’t just disturbing, it’s deeply personal to so many families right here in our township,” Miller said. “When one community is impacted, we’re all targeted, antisemitism is not just a Jewish issue. Hate has no home here.”
Avi Posnick, regional director at Stand With Us expressed that Yom Hashoah is not just a day to remember.
“We dedicate ourselves to never again and learning the lessons of the Holocaust,” said Posnick, a graduate of Rambam Mesvita High School, which is now in Inwood after many years in Lawrence. “This township is putting words into action and we’re not just saying that antisemitism is bad but we’re looking for ways to prevent it.”
Posnick stressed that it all starts with the students and that they serve as leaders within the community and what they are taught matters.
“No one is born hating, no one is born an anti-Semite but it starts with education and it starts when you’re younger,” he said.
Melissa Berman/Herald
Supervisor Don Clavin announced the creation of the Town of Hempstead’s Antisemitism Task Force and unveiled a plaque in front of Rock Hall, in Lawrence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, on
Courtesy Michele Justic and Annette Pam Jones
Lawrence resident Michele Justic, left, Annette Pam Jones, from Inwood, and Rochelle Genack (not pictured) are running for one Peninsula Public Library trustee.
Courtesy Tanya
Students at Lev Chana had the opportunity to tour a Hatzolah ambulance and learn all about how they save lives.
HALB has success in NYS History Day and more
Celebrating Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, the fourth grade girls found ways to repurpose plastic shopping bags by creating bracelets. While at Lev Chana, the students got back into the Grow Torah garden.
Hands On Learning at Lev Chana
A Hatzolah ambulance came to visit for the letter “A” and students got the chance to go inside the ambulance and learn all about the life saving work that Hatzolah does.
Yom Hashoah at HALB
On April 23, the HALB fifth grade choir sang at the community Yom Hashoah program at Beth Shalom. They then had the opportunity to stay and listen to Paul Gross tell his story about surviving the Holocaust.
On April 24 in school, the middle school boys and girls heard from Pearl Field. She shared her story of how she survived the Holocaust through courage, resilience and strength. Students had the opportunity to speak with her individually at the end, which left a lasting impression on them.
HALB Success at NY State History Day
On April 27, five groups of students from HALB traveled to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in New York State History Day as part of the National History Day (NHD) program.
These groups had previously advanced from Long Island History Day and represented HALB in the Junior Group Documentary, Website, and Exhibit categories.
The students’ participation was part of a year-long process in which they researched, designed, and created original projects based on the 2025 NHD theme, Rights and Responsibilities. New York State History Day was another important step on their journey, as top projects now move forward to compete at the National History Day Contest in College Park, Maryland.
HALB students excelled at the competition, with two groups advancing to Nationals to represent HALB and the State of New York and one group earning third place as an alternate. The results were as follows:
• 1st Place – Junior Group Website Voices of Conscience: The VrbaWetzler Report and the Responsibility to Act By: Alex Bornstein, Eli Berman, Bram Feldman, Siggy Simon, and Azi Verschleiser
• 2nd Place – Junior Group Documentary Freedom Summer: Fighting for Rights, Shouldering the Responsibility for Change By: Lily Greenberg, Aviana Guttman, Ella Hametz, Molly Konig, and Yakira Rogoff
• 3rd Place – Junior Group Website (Alternate) Enduring the Game: Rights and Responsibility in the Shadow of CTE By: Daniel Ifergan, Sammy Matlis, Eli Pollack, Eli Taubenfeld, and Aidan Weiden — Melissa Berman
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Benjamin Brafman, right, was the honoree at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces gala in Atlantic Beach last year and received a statue of a soldier from FIDF national board member and Long Island chair Ronny Ben-Josef.
Lawrence couple to be honored at FIDF gala
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces will be honoring longtime Lawrence residents, Suzanne and Barry Gurvitch at the annual Five Towns and Greater South Shore Evening of Solidarity, on May 8.
The FIDF is a non-political, non-military organization that provides for the well being of active IDF soldiers, veterans and family members. It was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors, and is the only organization authorized by the Israeli army to collect charitable donations for the IDF in the United States.
The gala is a fundraiser, and all proceeds benefit the IDF. The FIDF is in constant contact with the IDF and Israel’s Ministry of Defense, and regularly packages and sends supplies that the soldiers need — from food and clothing to medical kits for backpacks, to fully stocked ambulances.
The Gurvitchs have been involved with the FIDF for 13 years and have personally been affected by their mission as their son, Elijah is a lone soldier in the IDF. Lone soldiers are those who join the army with no family in that country.
“We have a child who’s benefitting from how FIDF works for the soldiers,” Suzanne Gurvitch said.
She attributes her Zionistic — advocacy for an independent Jewish state upbringing and beliefs for shaping her to be apart of the FIDF.
“We’re both very humble, we support it regardless so the fact that they’re recognizing us is very nice,” she said. “It has become so personal to us and we’ve seen first-hand how they take care of their soldiers. We’re happy that on this level we’re able to participate.”
Orna Sheena, FIDF director of Long Island, noted the increase in post-traumatic distress order the soldiers are experiencing.
“From the small island to the biggest islands, we need to rehabilitate, work with and reconstruct projects that were destroyed,” Sheena said. “We are doing whatever is necessary to maintain their well being and now our biggest thing is to fundraise for lone soldiers coping with PTSD.”
The FIDF has committed to helping fundraise for PTSD assistance and creating centers while providing professional help for IDF soldiers to deal with the trauma they experienced.
“Oct. 7 is only part of the narrative, we are not fully recovered from that and are still technically in the war and not done,” she said. “Many of our soldiers left their jobs to fight so they needs financial support and we are helping those who cannot afford high education by providing them with four year education.”
Woodmere resident Jay and Malky Specter founded the Five Towns and Greater South Shore chapter in 2010.
“We lived on Long Island our whole lives and never heard of a Long Island chapter, so we called the office and asked about the LI chapter, it was only on the North Shore,” Jay Specter said. “So we started our own chapter because we have a very strong Jewish and Zionistic community and we needed to have a presence in the neighborhood.”
The first dinner was held at the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst with 400 attendees in 2012. The popularity of the event prompted a move to a larger venue.
“I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment that we’re able to pull this off, the South Shore is more of an orthodox community and the commitments to charities are vast,” Jay said. “People step up to the plate and come to an event like this, I’m very proud of them.
To register for the event, contact Orna Sheena at Orna.Sheena@fidf.org or (516)-695-3366 or visit fidf.org/ sseos2025.
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IT HAS BEEN A red-hot April for Wade and the Plainedge girls’ lacrosse team. The Red Devils have won eight of their last night games, with Wade serving as one of the integral parts of the success. The third-year varsity player is also a third-year captain and helping Plainedge’s offense fire. Entering this week’s action, Wade ranked near the top of Nassau County in goals with 42. She netted at least three goals in eight of the first 11 games.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, May 1
Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Freeport 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at Carey 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: East Meadow at Clarke
Girls Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at Freeport
Girls Lacrosse: Mepham at Bethpage
Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Friday, May 2
Flag Football: Lynbrook at East Rockaway 5 p.m.
Flag Football: Bethpage at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Farmingdale at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: South Side at North Shore 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Lynbrook at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at Massapequa 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 3
Softball: Uniondale at Elmont 10 a.m.
Softball: North Shore at Baldwin 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Mepham 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at Oceanside 10 a.m.
Flag Football: Freeport at Oceanside 11 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Division 12 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Island Trees at Hewlett 3 p.m.
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North Shore gets best of Hewlett
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
North Shore’s defensive discipline and some of its most dynamic offensive weapons were on display April 24 at Hewlett when the Vikings carried a shutout into the final minutes of a convincing 13-2 victory.
Junior attack Angelo Anobile continued his torrid start with four goals and one assist, while sophomores Anthony Cimino and James Clancy, and freshmen Julian Tirino and Tyler Curran added two goals apiece as North Shore (5-3) won for the fifth time in its last six games. Cimino also had three assists and senior goalie Griffin Pinter made 10 saves without allowing a goal.
Senior Stefano Borsellino had a goal and an assist and senior goalie Daniel Lankri made 17 stops for the Bulldogs, who fell to 1-6.
“The boys put together their most complete game of the year from start to finish today,” North Shore coach John Savage said after the game. “Many contributed and it was a total team effort. I’m proud of them, but we still have work to do.”
The visitors set the tone early, forcing a shot-clock violation on Hewlett’s opening possession. That wasn’t the case at the other end when Anobile scored at 1:29 off a feed from Cimino.
“We’ve been having a lot of trouble scoring,” Hewlett coach Dale Pescitelli said. “We’re starting five sophomores and they’re going to keep getting better as the season goes on. We’re just about through the gauntlet part of our schedule and there are some winnable games in front of us.”
Cimino scored twice in the first quarter to help North Shore build a 3-0 lead. It was 7-0 at halftime despite some incredible saves by Lankri from pointblank range.
“Daniel is a four-year starter for us and his message to the guys after the game was to stay together,” Pescitelli said. “He’s giving us everything he’s got.”
Lankri, who scored a goal on an end-
Hewlett senior goalie Daniel Lankri has been a team leader all season and scored a goal versus MacArthur on an end-to-end rush.
to-end rush in an April 15 loss to MacArthur, nearly found the back of the net on a heave from his own crease in the first quarter but the shot sailed just over the crossbar. His counterpart, Pinter, has 113 saves in eight games and has been a major reason the Vikings are gaining momentum as the calendar flips to May.
“Griffin has been the backbone of this team,” Savage said of Pinter. “I always saw great ability in him and he’s been outstanding. The guys in front of him, Lorenzo Racine, John Peck,
Charles Godfrey and Ryder Pinter have all been really steady.”
One of Hewlett’s five promising sophomores, midfielder Ethan Goldenberg, scored late in the fourth quarter. Myles King and Chase Rivas are starting on attack, Jacob Zohar is playing middie and attack, and Eliai Karadi is part of the starting defense along with seniors Daniel Karadi, his older brother, and Jacob Rovner.
“North Shore is a well-coached, solid team,” Pescitelli said. “We just have to keep our heads up and move forward.”
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Eighty years later, Holocaust stories still resonate
going to school. When they were told they were to be sent to labor camps, Gross was shaken up, he said, and had a feeling that his life was going to change.
“The Germans decided to take us out of our town in the middle of the night because they were afraid that the goyim” — non-Jews — “who (had) lived there for hundreds of years (were) going to say something about their Jewish neighbors being taken away,” he recounted.
Of the three trains that left the town, two made it to Auschwitz, but Gross’s did not. After it stopped in Poland for two days, he ultimately wound up in Vienna, Austria, days later.
“They put us into an empty school building, which became our camp,” Gross recalled. “Every classroom had 50 to 60 people that slept in cots. Bombs were dropping every day, and obliterated the whole neighborhood.”
He knew that the war was ending when a plane circled the school but never dropped a bomb, and an 8-foot-tall American flag appeared on the
school grounds.
“It took 75 years for his family to rebuild the numbers of the people in his family that were lost in the Holocaust,” Rabbi Ya’akov Trump, Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst, said of Gross. “We celebrate every one of their lives.”
The program was a collaboration involving Congregation Beis Tefilah, of Woodmere; Irving Place Minyan; the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach; Young Israel of Hewlett; Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst; Young Israel of Long Beach; and Young Israel of Woodmere.
The program also featured a performance by the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s fifth-grade choir. The attendees included high school ambassadors from Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School, Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys, and Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls.
“Many of us in this room grew up hearing Holocaust stories that most people in the world can’t even imagine,” said Dana Frenkel, co-chair of the program. “We are the last
generation to meet a survivor face to face. As the last ones to hear their voices, we are charged with the responsibility to ensure that the pain and suffering they endured is not forgotten.”
Frenkel expressed the need for strong young Jewish heroes and heroines to protect the Jewish people amid the threats from those who oppose them.
“May we continue to walk in the light of the survivors,” she said, “with the same strength and resilience that our ancestors carried with them through every trial, and may we never forget the lessons they left behind.”
Gross and his family moved to Israel in 1950, where he served in the Israel Defense Forces 70 years ago. At 22, he emigrated to the United States, where he was a diamond cutter for 45 years. Paul and his wife, Miriam, who is also a Holocaust survivor, have been married for 64 years.
“In the end, the German soldiers were defeated and the Nazis are in the darkness of history . . .,” Gross said. “Am Yisrael Chai — the people of Israel live forever!”
Melissa Berman/Herald Dana Frenkel, co-chair of the Yom Hashoah program, explained why it is so important to share survivors’ stories.
Lawrence shines at LI Math Fair
Lawrence High School students participated in the Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University.
Sponsored by the Association of Mathematics Supervisors of Long Island, the event provided an exciting opportunity for students to explore mathematical concepts beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Five Towns Kiwanis hosting first Sipping by the Sea
By BRIAN NORMAN
bnorman@liherald.com
The Five Towns Kiwanis club is raising a glass by the water, inviting the community to its inaugural Sipping by the Sea event at Sunny Atlantic Beach Club on May 8 for a night of food and drinks and to connect with Kiwanis members.
Yolanda Robano-Gross, president of the Five Towns Kiwanis, said the organization loves hosting events that bring the community together for a fun time.
“Programs like wine night are fun, and they are a way for the community to get together, it’s a beautiful location overlooking the water, and a nice night for people to get together,” RobanoGross said. “We support a lot of local businesses, nonprofits, and community agencies, and events like this allow us to support these programs that, in turn, support the rest of the community.”
The Kiwanis club’s mission is to empower communities and improve the world by creating making lasting differences in the lives of children. The group has worked with many local schools, including Hewlett, Lawrence and Lynbrook high schools, to donate scholarships for students and encourage students to become involved in their own organizations to give back to the community.
Kiwanis treasurer Keith Colton said money raised from this event, as well as future fundraisers such as the July 28 golf outing at Inwood Country Club, benefits the Kiwanis’ foundation, which
supports local students and helps fund community events.
“We have a 501(c)(3) as a part of our organization, which means that all the proceeds from these events go directly into our foundation,” Colton said. “That foundation supports all of these activities each year, as well as 22 plus scholarships, and at least 20 separate charities that we donate to each year.”
The club, now in its 81st year, has also worked with other local charitable organizations, and nonprofits in the area with money raised from events like sipping by the sea. HOW CAN THIS BE IF SIPPING BY THE SEA IS THE FIRST? DID YOU MEAN OTHER EVENTS? Options for Community Living, The INN in Hempstead and QSAC, are some of the various charitable organizations that the Five Town’s Kiwanis supports through their foundation.
Secretary Fredrick Seltzer, who has held many positions as a 45-year member, said events like these are great for attracting new members.
“You aren’t going to find a more hospitable and generous group of people than you will in Kiwanis in general, but in the Five Towns club particularly, because we all have pulls on our time,” Seltzer said. “Whenever I say to someone, I want you to take a look at what we’re doing here, they all join because everybody’s looking for a vehicle to contribute, whether it’s money, whether it’s time.”
For more information about Sipping by the Sea, call Yolanda Robano-Gross at (631) 316-1726.
30 Lawrence High School students presented their work at the fair, showcasing mathematical expertise through a variety of topics, with 20 earning medals for their outstanding presentations.
Additionally, 10 students were recognized with honorable mentions for
their impressive efforts.
The Long Island Math Fair affords students the opportunity to dive deeper into mathematical topics that go beyond a typical math curriculum, fostering a love for problem-solving and intellectual discovery.
“We are incredibly proud of our students’ hard work and their achievements at the math fair,” Lawrence High School principal Jennifer Lagnado-Papp wrote in a news release. “The knowledge, skill and passion they displayed during the competition is testament to their love of learning and academic excellence.”
— Melissa Berman
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Thirty Lawrence High School students participated in the Long Island Math Fair at Hofstra University.
Courtesy Yolanda Robano-Gross
Keith Colton, Yolanda Robano-Gross, Vicki Perks, Heather Norman, Fredrick Seltzer, and Billy Bressant of the Five Towns Kiwanis will host the inaugural Sipping by the Sea event on May 8.
400 artists at HW annual Library Art Exhibit
400 students from the HewlettWoodmere Public School District have their artwork on display at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.
The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Library Art Exhibit titled “A Celebration of Student Creativity” displays artwork from students in kindergarten through senior year of high school.
This year’s annual Library Art Exhibit features vibrant paintings to digital masterpieces, the exhibit is a reflection on the
student’s hard work, imagination and passions.
On April 23, the students along with their families, art teachers and school staff unveiled their pieces at the HWPL.
“Thank you to our amazing art teachers, the maintenance team, district leadership, the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library and our supportive families and community for making this event such a success,” the district wrote in a statement.
— Melissa Berman
Zoya Prajapati, 9, from Hewlett Elementary School is all smiles as she kneels next to her painting.
Art teacher Louise Edman from Hewlett Elementary School, left, with 3rd grade student Emma Prizant and her dad Oleg Prizant stand in front of Emma’s painting, on April 23.
Kindergarten student Olivia Miranghi, left, with her art teacher Emily Lutz-Machado from Franklin Early Childhood Center display Olivia’s self-portrait on the top right.
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400 students from the Hewlett-Woodmere Public School District have their artwork on display at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.
Families and teachers milled about HWPL observing all the art pieces on display from students in the HWPSD.
Former Ogden principal earns top post
a kindergarten teacher in the Oceanside school district from 2002 to 2004, and a language arts teacher from 2004 to 2007.
She has also been active in the Nassau County Principals Association, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the American Association of School Administrators, the School Administrators Association of New York State, the Long Island Consortium for Excellence and Equity in Education, the National PTA and the Tri-State Consortium.
The search for a new superintendent involved more than 20 applicants from across the country, and included a rigorous interview process that spanned most of the school year, district officials said.
The top candidates were asked to present a 45-minute entry plan, explaining their plan to lead HewlettWoodmere into the future, with only 24 hours’ notice. After each candidate presented his or her plan, the Board of Education conducted an extensive questionand-answer session as well.
Board President Debra Sheinin said that trustees unanimously agreed in early March that Anzalone was the right choice to lead the district.
“Dr. Anzalone has dedicated the past 18 years of her career in education to serving the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools community” Sheinin said. “She maintains a strong vision for educational excellence, a proven track record of leadership, and a deep commitment to student success. We are confident that under her guidance, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools will continue to grow and thrive.”
The Woodmere Education Center auditorium was packed as residents, current and former students, family members, and colleagues gathered to celebrate
Dina Anzalone was named superintendent of the Hewlett-Woodmere school district. Above, Anzalone helped serve cotton candy at Ogden Elementary School’s Fall Y’all in 2021.
Anzalone’s appointment on April 23. Some had brought pom-poms and confetti cannons to celebrate.
Jon Altus, a former board trustee, commended his successors’ decision, and said that with Anzalone’s leadership, he is confident in the future of the district.
“I have had the fortunate ability to work with Dr. Anzalone — I have seen her work, I have seen her magic, I have seen what she has done for this community, and you can see the support here today,” Altus said. “I can’t tell you how excited that I personally am, of the hard work the board did to elect such a fantastic leader in our community.”
Sheinin and Anzalone signed the contract and
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Marino congratulated Anzalone on her new position.
“I want to congratulate Dina,” Marino said. “I think the world of you, and I believe you are more than ready.”
PSEG Long Island Hosts First “Business First” Workshop for Entrepreneurs
By Maureen Fitzgerald
On April 15, nearly 50 Long Island business owners attended PSEG Long Island’s first “Business First” workshop at its Bethpage headquarters, hosted in collaboration with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The morning session featured a networking breakfast and expert-led presentations on reducing energy costs, managing utility bills, and securing funding for energy-efficient upgrades.
“Small businesses power our communities and fuel economic growth,” said Veronica Isaac, Manager of Customer and Community Partnerships at PSEG Long Island, reflecting on the vital role small businesses play here — a theme that resonated throughout the day’s program. “By helping them thrive, we unlock local jobs, boost reinvestment and create a cycle of shared success. A strong small business is a win for all of us.”
Christine Bryson and Shamisha Sims kicked off the event with an overview of financial and technical resources available through PSEG Long Island and partner agencies. Bryson explained how federal, state, and local programs—including grants, loans, and tax credits—can support energy-saving improvements. She also provided tips on working with economic development agencies. Sims introduced PSEG’s Business First program, which offers free or low-cost energy assessments, and shared sample audit reports highlighting quickreturn upgrades like LED lighting and HVAC controls.
The technical portion of the workshop focused on implementation. Matt Connors shared case studies of local companies that cut energy use by up to 25% and explained how to apply for rebates tied to improvements like programmable thermostats and motor retrofits. Nicole Jones-Cumberbatch followed with a presentation on PSEG’s renovation support services, which help businesses navigate permits, hire contractors, and stay on schedule. Paul DiBenedetto wrapped up the segment with a discussion on EV charging stations and available
incentives, sparking interest from several attendees planning future installations.
Thenaris Godbolt walked through PSEG Long Island’s commercial billing system, helping attendees better understand rate schedules, online tools, and cost-saving features like budget billing and prompt-payment discounts. The session closed with Jimmy Alty offering procurement tips to help businesses evaluate vendor bids, negotiate terms, and leverage PSEG Long Island’s contractor network — their Prime Efficiency
Partners — for quality assurance and cost control.
Attendees also had the opportunity to meet one-onone with Business First Advocates to discuss next steps, from rebate applications to project planning, receiving personalized advice and customized next steps and key contacts for follow-up support.
Future workshops are planned throughout the year. Businesses can email PSEGLI-BusinessFirst@pseg. com to schedule a free energy assessment or learn more.
photo courtesy PSEG Long Island
Long Island business owners attend PSEG Long Island “Business First” workshop on April 15.
Brian Norman/Herald Anzalone, left, was introduced as the new superintendent of the Hewlett-Woodmere school district by Board of Education President Debra Sheinin.
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COntinuED FrOm PAgE
Thousands celebrate Nassau police centennial with parade
By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
Thousands of residents lined the streets of Wantagh on Sunday, April 27, to celebrate the Nassau County Police Department’s 100th anniversary with a street parade and block party.
The parade stepped off from the corner of Wantagh and Beltagh avenues and featured antique police cars, motorcycles, pipe bands and horses. A helicopter flyover and performances by live musicians added to the festivities as the parade made its way toward Beech Street and Park Avenue.
According to a news release from the office of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, around 70,000 residents attended the celebration. The police department, the release stated, is part of why U.S. News & World Report named the county as the safest in America in their 2024 report. Blakeman, the release added, plans to continue investing in local law enforcement to help keep residents safe.
“We appreciate the men and women who keep us safe each and every day and remember those who died in the line of duty protecting our beautiful and great County,” Blakeman said in a statement. “Residents of Nassau County love their Police Department. May God bless them all and God bless America.”
Following the parade, a block party took place on Railroad Avenue in front of Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, where attendees enjoyed food, music, and activities throughout the evening.
The police department was founded in April 1925 with 55 officers and has since grown into one of the largest police departments in the country, now serving more than 1.3 million residents with approximately 2,600 officers.
Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder helped lead the centennial festivities, which aimed to honor the department’s legacy. Officials previously described the celebration as an opportunity to thank past and present members of the force and recognize the department’s impact on Nassau County over the past century.
At the event, Ryder thanked police officers and officials who attended the event.
“We are here for one reason, and one reason only: to recognize and thank the men and women who serve,” Ryder said at the parade. “The County Executive said he wanted the biggest police parade in the country. No one has ever in the country’s history done just a police parade. Well, it happened here today.”
The parade included appearances from village police departments and featured past and present police vehicles as well as pipe bands from throughout the region.
Additional reporting by Luke Feeney
Thousands gathered in Wantagh on April 27 to celebrate the Nassau County Police Department’s 100th anniversary with a street parade and block party. The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce participated in the parade, congratulating the police department on 100 years of service.
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The Southern State at 100: a divided legacy
History, and real or imagined inequity, collide on 25 miles of one of Long Island’s busiest roadways
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
First in a series on the Southern State Parkway.
One bright Saturday afternoon in June 2020, a group of protesters stood near the Robert Moses statue in Babylon, calling for its removal. Their rallying cry: The “Master Builder” was not worthy of such recognition. He was, instead, a racist who, among other things, designed the Southern State Parkway to keep buses carrying low-income families from traveling from New York City to Long Island — and its beaches.
The group had collected more than 13,000 signatures in support of its cause.
major roadway expansion undertaken by New York state that also included the Northern State and Sagtikos parkways. Today, it is a 25.3-mile long roadway that stretches from the Queens-Nassau border to Heckscher State Park in East Islip.
Wayne Horsley, a former regional director of Long Island’s state parks and a local historian, countered at the time that the often aired claims against Moses, “a son of the village,” have never been proven.
What has been proven, however, is the impact of the visionary work of Moses, who was the architect behind the construction of the Southern State when he served as the chairman of the Long Island State Park Commission and president of the New York State Parks Council.
The 100th anniversary of the construction of the parkway this year offers an opportunity to reflect on both its history and its future.
Often referred to simply as “the parkway,” the Southern State was part of a
Construction on the Southern State began in 1925, under Moses’s leadership. It was designed to improve access to Jones Beach. The land was originally a water conduit owned by the borough of Brooklyn. It comprises the western portion of unsigned New York State Route 908M, with the Heckscher State Parkway occupying the eastern section. Its first section opened to the public in 1927; there were additions in 1949, and its current roadway was completed in 1962, when it reached Heckscher Parkway.
Following the post-war housing boom on Long Island, the parkway was widened and straightened in a number of places to serve commuters traveling at speeds unanticipated when the road was first constructed.
Initially, the Southern State had a toll between exits 13 and 14, at the Cross Island Parkway, until 1978 when the state eliminated it and removed the toll plaza.
Prior to World War II, the State Department of Transportation estimated that fewer than 15,000 cars traveled on the parkway each day. During the postwar population boom on Long Island, the volume expanded to 190,000 cars per day, with most using it to commute between home and work.
Mary Cascone, historian of the Town of Babylon, notes that the Long Island parkway system was initially designed to bring automobiles to state parks.
“By limiting access to passenger cars, the parkways were supposedly intended for recreational driving,” Cascone wrote in her research on Moses and the Southern State. “Drivers and passengers could enjoy the beauty of the tree-lined roadway, free of billboards and trucks, as they made the journey to the countryside.”
That intention is visually confirmed in photos taken of the road when it opened, showing one or two cars on a lushly landscaped parkway, portraying what was then known as the “leisurely Sunday drive.” With its verdant country-
side free of commercial traffic, the parkway appealed to the more affluent city residents who owned cars, whether an intentional outcome of the design or not.
An aspect of the roadway’s design that is often cited as evidence to support the claim that it was designed to deny access to the masses is its bridges, which have unusually low clearances.
“It appears to be accurate that the state parks and beaches reached by the Nassau and Suffolk County parkways were deliberately designed to accommodate motorists rather than people who used public transportation,” Cascone said. “The inference that many people make, however, is that Black people used public transportation — which they
Photos courtesy Babylon Town Historical Society
The Southern State Parkway under construction at Belmont Avenue in Babylon.
A colorized photo of the Southern State Parkway when it opened in 1927.
Southern State’s century of vehicular history
surely did — along with all the other people who could not afford to, or simply chose not to, own a car. This ignores the fact, however, that Black people did own automobiles, and drove them on the parkways and to the beaches.”
For some, however, the low parkway bridges are an unfortunate, lingering reminder of classism and inequity in the guise of public works, Cascone concluded.
Thomas J. Campanella, a professor at Cornell University, a historian and a writer on city planning and the urban environment, sees the potential evidence of discrimination in the lower height of the Southern State bridges compared with those on other parkways Moses designed.
“The low-bridge story is a microbiography of Moses, a tragic hero who built for the ages, but for a narrowly construed public,” Campanella wrote. “It also shows how something as inert as a stone-faced bridge can be alive with politics and meaning.”
He also noted that Moses’s attitude appeared contradictory, as he approved the construction of a swimming pool and play center in Harlem — now the Jackie Robinson Park — which is considered one of the best public works projects of the New Deal era anywhere in the United States, and established other recreational sites in communities of color across New York state.
In a press release dated July 23, 1934, Moses argued for the construction of more recreational facilities for all New Yorkers, noting, “It is no exaggeration to say that the health, happiness, efficiency and orderliness of many of the city’s
residents, especially in the summer months, are tremendously affected by the presence or absence of adequate swimming and bathing facilities.”
Next installment: Accident statistics and causes.
■ Originally designed with quaint wooden lampposts, which became affectionately known as “woody” lights.
■ When the parkway was first built, then Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to have a western extension that reached into Brooklyn. That stretch of highway is known today as the Belt Parkway.
■ Following the suburban expansion of Long Island after World War II, the parkway was widened and straightened in places to allow for higher speeds and more traffic.
■ A state police substation and barracks were built on either side of the parkway in North Valley Stream.
■ A median service station was built in the 1930s east of Exit 32 (Route 110). It closed in 1985, but its abandoned ramps can still be seen in the median.
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Heading east on the south side of today’s Southern State Parkway.
Kulanu Academy celebrates 25 years with its annual fair
By MELISSA BERMAN
mberman@liherald.com
Get ready for some family fun in the sun as Kulanu Academy is hosting its 25th annual fair from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Andrew J. Parise Cedrhurst Park, on May 4 in the village.
Kulanu is a not-for-profit organization serving children and adults with special needs. In Hebrew, Kulanu means “all of us.”
Board Chairman Mark Honigsfeld created Kulanu as his nephew endures cerebral palsy and having an understanding of what parents need to do caring for children who need more help.
“As a close family member, I understood the challenges that confront parents and the actual child,” Honigsfeld said.
The private schools in the Five Towns weren’t in a position to undertake special needs students. Kulanu cleared a different path, beginning with Talmud Torah — an afterschool program held at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway for students with special needs.
“Those programs evolved into fulltime education at HAFTR and inclusion in other schools on days where public schools were off, we would create inclusionary programs with typical students,” he said. “We had programs where the children could attend and partake to whatever level or extent they’re capable of.”
Overtime, the general students would look forward to the “Kulanu kids” coming in for a program, he said.
“They were called the Kulanu kids and that’s stuck with us ever since,” Honingsfeld said. “Although, today we service adults that are developmentally disabled. We didn’t start with the older population because it’s a learning curve and it’s a growing situation.
Executive Director Beth Raskin has been with Kulanu since the very beginning
“The fair began and has remained as a critical fundraiser for Kulanu, over
the last 24 years we have seen the attendance at the fair blossom to really include the entire community,” Raskin said.
Between two and three thousand people attend the fair every year. The fair features — bounce houses, carnival booths, crafts, food, obstacle course, raffles, roller coasters and more.
“It is truly a community fair and that’s amazing because the fact that individuals with special needs occur in all races, all colors and in all shapes and sizes,” she said. “No one is except from being a recipient of challenges and the fact that the community comes out to support Kulanu and Kulanu supports all individuals who have special needs, is rally a one hand washing the other and that is remarkable.”
The organization has morphed from being a social service program offering Sunday and Shabbos programs to now providing school and adult services programs.
“The fair is a wonderful way to apprise the community of what we’re doing and are heading into a fabulous capital campaign where we support the needs to adult services in our community,” Raskin added.
Gayle Fremed, chief special projects officer, is a 10-year veteran of Kulanu and has witnessed the ever-growing campaign to reach everybody with special needs, no matter the age.
“You never age out of our special need, families needs support for a lifetime,” she said. “When we do something like the fair, we’re supporting younger community members and constituents but we’re also supporting everyone as they age.”
Fremed said that everybody knows someone who has special needs as the purpose of Kulanu is to help everyone.
“We really take ‘all of us’ everyone into account, we get support from local businesses, school districts, churches, temples and community members,” she said. “Everyone supports us because we support everyone.”
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Orit Yeamans with her daughters, Noa and Tamar, from Woodmere enjoyed the teacup ride at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park at last year’s Kulanu fair.
HAFTR’s Model UN team participated in the 35th annual YUNMUN, an event that brings together hundreds of students from Jewish high schools nationwide.
The conference provided students with the opportunity to engage in high-level debates on some of the world’s most pressing issues, at the Armon Hotel in Stamford, CT, from Feb. 23 to 25.
This year, HAFTR sent a delegation of 10 students, representing Australia and Spain across various committees. Led by the team President, along with Captains Leah Kammerman and Natalie Bellehsen, the team entered the conference with determination.
Although this year’s team was almost entirely new to Model UN, with only the captains returning as experienced delegates, they quickly adapted to the competitive environment and showcased their diplomatic skills.
HAFTR’s hard work and preparation paid off, with four delegates receiving Honorable Mentions for outstanding performances. Natalie Bellehsen received an Honorable Mention in UNEP, Rylee Gluck in WFP, Miles Shusterman in ICC, and the team President received an honorable mention in UNICEF.
Model UN
Libert Water to flush distribution system
Starting on April 28, 2025 between 8 am to 4:30 pm, Liberty Water will begin flushing its water distribution system in Cedarhurst. This is part of a scheduled maintenance program to reduce mineral deposits and sediment that may have accumulated inside the pipes. The flushing process will continue until May 2.
While the flushing program is underway, Liberty Water recommends following these suggestions:
• Draw water for cooking ahead of time.
YUNMUN provided HAFTR students with an opportunity to sharpen their public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking skills while forming meaningful connections with peers from other schools.
According to HAFTR, the delegates returned home with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper understanding of global affairs. With four award winners and a strong showing across the board, the team looks forward to future Model UN conferences, ready to continue making an impact on the international stage.
— Melissa Berman
• Store a large bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking.
• Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher.
• Note: If your laundry becomes stained, DO NOT USE BLEACH AND DO NOT PUT YOUR LAUNDRY IN THE DRYER. Rewash clothes immediately using more detergent or a heavy-duty detergent and add a rust remover. Most rust removers can also be used on stained fixtures.
• Once flushing is complete, it is recommended that you run a hose bib or faucet for five to ten minutes until the water appears clear. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Liberty at 1-855-722-7066 or visit Liberty’s website.
— Melissa Berman
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Starting on April 28, 2025 between 8 am to 4:30 pm,
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Las Vegas Sands pulls out of casino bid
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
Las Vegas Sands is no longer pursuing its $6 billion proposal to build a casino resort on the Nassau Coliseum site.
The company will not apply in June for one of three available downstate gaming licenses in New York. Executives cited a range of market forces, including the rise of online gambling, economic uncertainty in the U.S. and a strategic shift to preserve shareholder value.
The proposed project included a 400,000-square-foot casino, hotels, restaurants, retail space and a convention center. It was projected to create more than 8,500 construction jobs and over 5,000 permanent positions across the 72-acre site.
Last August, the County Legislature approved a 42-year operational lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the Coliseum and surrounding land in an 18-1 vote, meaning that Sands was responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property but could not build or develop. The next steps for the project would have been for the company to apply for a lease that allowed it to develop the property, and to bid for one of the gaming licenses.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a forceful advocate for the project, issued a statement through Chris Boyle, his director of communications.
“County Executive Bruce Blakeman
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Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its plan to build a $6 billion casino on the Nassau Coliseum site. The project sparked debate from the start, with groups like the Say No to the Casino Civic Association, above, protesting outside legislative meetings.
has been aware of certain pressures that have factored into Las Vegas Sands’ rethinking of land-based brick and mortar casinos in the United States,” the statement read.
“The County Executive is grateful that Las Vegas Sands is committed to the development of the Coliseum site with or without a casino,” Boyle added. “However, there is strong interest from gaming organizations which have been in confidential discussions with Nassau County in taking the place of Las Vegas Sands in
the licensing application process.”
“Nassau County will crystallize within the next 30 days whether or not to entertain a casino component or develop the site without,” Boyle stated. “In either event there will be an exciting new development that will create jobs and positive economic activity.”
The Say No to the Casino Civic Association, whose members have been vocal opponents of the project since the beginning, is “thrilled” after a long fight against the “wholly destructive casino,”
according to a statement issued by members Monica Kiely and Allison O’Brien Silva.
“While we are concerned the door remains open for the county to find a new casino partner, it was always a bad idea, and it will continue to be a bad idea, whether the county works with Las Vegas Sands or another predatory gambling company looking to extract wealth from our community,” the statement read.
On April 24, County Legislator Seth Koslow sent a cease-and-desist letter to Blakeman demanding that all expenditures surrounding the Sands casino be terminated. Koslow said at a news conference that morning that there was no clear path forward for the project, and he was concerned about “wasting time, energy and money” on something that is “not what people wanted.”
Koslow, who is the Democratic candidate for county executive, supports development on the site that both brings in the money that the casino promised and aligns with what he maintains community members want.
“We need to invest in a real project that’s going to get done, that people want, that has community buy-in,” he said at the conference. “We can certainly do a hotel, an entertainment facility, with a convention center, something that’s going to bring more people here, something that’s going to bring tourism here.”
STEPPING OUT
“Choc”-full of delights
The Chocolate Expo is all sorts of delicious
By Danielle Schwab
Prepare for a day coated in all things chocolate.
Over 90 vendors soon set up shop at Hostra University’s David Mack Sports & Exhibition Center. The unique foodie experience returns, May 4, with sweet and savory tastes all in one place.
“We call ourselves the official home of chocolate, food, and fun,” Marvin Baum, the Chocolate Expo’s founder, says. “We’re using chocolate as a platform, not only to support small local businesses, but also to do good for the community.”
It all began in 2006, after Baum realized there was a strong desire to bring food vendors and communities together. Since 2012, the chocoholic’s delight has been sweetening Long Island and has grown to be the confectionery hot spot it is today.
“Long Island has always been a special spot for me. It helped us go to the next level in terms of what we could offer the public in terms of an experience,” Baum says.
From chocolate classics like bonbons, fudge and chocolate-dipped treats to interesting twists such as chocolate-covered bacon, there are no shortage of desserts to indulge in. For more savory pairings, baked goods, specialty foods, wine, and cheeses are also tempting; there’s surely something to satisfy everyone’s palate.
Visitors can check out the Long Island confectioners represented, including Bellmore’s Chocolate Works, a chocolaterie selling chocolate-covered pretzels, platters, and more.
“Last year was our first year at the Expo. We had a great experience,” Nimisha Patel, who owns the store with her husband, Raj, reports.“People always buy chocolate, and we get to be creative and decorate with different designs.”
Other local favorites include Chez Hedwidge, an artisan gluten-free bakery, based in Valley Stream; Massapequa’s Swizzled Desserts, a purveyor of small batch alchohol-infused ice creams and sorbets; and Sunflower Bakeshop, a Kosher bakery in West Hempstead that caters to customers with
• Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Tickets are $20, $10 ages 5-12 when purchased online, children under 5 free, $30, $15 child at door; available from thechocolateexpo.com
• Hofstra University, David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex, Hempstead
food and dietary restrictions, offering a wide range of glutenfree and vegan options.
This year, the choice of treats is more enticing than ever.
“There are a limited number of chocolate shops on Long Island. We’re bringing vendors from other states and countries, so we can bring unique things that people from Long Island have not seen elsewhere before,” Baum says.
Be sure to sample the diverse offerings that include the trendy Dubai chocolate (Omniya), rich artisanal chocolates from Paris (Chocolaknin), and luxury Swiss assortments (Canonica).
The binge-worthy experiences don’t stop with chocolate. Guests can meet up with this years’ special guests — everyone’s favorite 1970s TV family, “The Brady Bunch.”
“There’s a strong nostalgic quality to connecting with the original show. This is a chance to get together, to connect without a television screen, in a much more informal kind of way,” says Barry Williams, who fans will know as the eldest Brady child, Greg Brady.
Williams is readu to answer all your eager-to-know questions about the show — along with his castmates Christopher Knight (Peter Brady), Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady), and Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) — during the morning panel discussion. He’s also bringing some “Tikis” that fans may recognize from the iconic Hawaii episode.
“I see happen quite often is a fan will approach us, they might be middle-aged, and in front of my eyes they will turn into the giggling teenager that they were when they were watching the show,” he notes.
Balloon artist Robbie Furman adds to the magic, creating a life-sized ‘Brady Bunch’ — made entirely out of balloons!
For more family-sized fun, young visitors can drop by the Kidz Zone for face painting, balloon twisting and chocolate smashing. You may even catch a glimpse of a Stormtrooper — don’t forget to respond “May the Fourth be with you!”
At the end of the day, kids can enjoy a balloon popping party.
“We let the kids pop them with safe little picks at the end of the event, which we’ve never done on Long Island before,” Baum says.
Whether you’re familiar with the Expo or a curious newcomer, it’s always a delectable outing.
“We have a relationship with people on Long Island, and they look forward to it every year. I recently saw a Facebook post [about the Expo] saying ‘My friend and I had a magical day that we will never forget,’” Baum says.
“This is why we do what we do with the Chocolate Expo, for our guests have a magical time.”
Pink Talking Fish
Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark on Main Street stage, on their latest tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incredible Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here.” This show consists of two sets. The first set will be a full rendition of this epic album from start to finish, with “Classic PTF” combinations for the second set. “Wish You Were Here” is extremely meaningful to the band members and so many music lovers around the world and PTF is thrilled to bring this album to life in 2025. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience.
Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. $49 and $46. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or call (516) 767-6444.
Regency Romance is afoot
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes everyone to Regency Romance Weekend, a most splendid affair in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Families can wander the gardens for storybook strolls and hands-on crafts, while those with a playful spirit can enjoy lawn games fit for the finest estates. Also find inspiration in creative activities, while music lovers are serenaded with classical takes on familiar tunes. Of course, what would a Regency gathering be without fashion and society gossip? Take in a discussion on Regency fashion —fact versus fiction. And for those with a keen mind and a love of Austen’s world, Austen trivia will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. Plus indulge in a proper afternoon tea, or treat yourself to confections at the café.
Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For more information and program/events schedule, go to oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048.
Photos courtesy Chuck Fishman Every bite is a sweet discovery at The Chocolate Expo.
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On Exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct follow-up to the wellreceived 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.
• Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City.
• Time: Also May 2-3, and May 7-8, times vary
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
MAY
2
Brian Regan
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly citing him as “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills prestigious venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. His comedic talent extends beyond the stage. He’s released two acclaimed Netflix specials, “Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers” and “Brian Regan: On The Rocks,” showcasing his knack for finding humor in everyday situations. He also starred in his own Netflix series,”Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan,” and even made history with “Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall,” the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central’s history. Regan also co-stars in three seasons of Peter Farrelly’s series, “Loudermilk,” which moved to Netflix in January 2024, ranking in the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix for over a month. He’s also a familiar presence on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He’s the standup guest who the show invites on for two segments: a performance segment and also on the couch to chat with Jimmy. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
MAY 10
Defensive Driving Course
Improve driving skills and obtain insurance discounts. St. Joachim RC Church of Cedarhurst hosts a Defensive Driving Course, sponsored by the National Safety Council. $45 fee.
• Where: 614 Central Ave., Cedarhurst
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 360-9720
Art Explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Nassau County Museum of Art. Kids and their adult partners can talk about and make art together. Enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required.
• Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.
• Time: noon-3 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Bug Safari
Long Island Marathon Weekend
The Long Island Marathon and additional races return to Eisenhower Park with three days packed with races for runners of all ages and abilities, through May 4.
• Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow
• Time: Varying times on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Contact: RunSignUp.com/ Race/NY/EastMeadow/ LongIslandMarathon
MAY
3
‘Bridgerton’inspired dance workshop
Learn to dance like Simon and Daphne! Enjoy an hour of grace and merriment at Old Westbury Gardesn and learn some of the dances from the “Bridgerton” and “Queen
Charlotte” series. No experience is necessary and no partner is needed. Instructor Susan de Guardiola guides participants through easy choreographies inspired from the TV series and talks about how the Bridgerton dances differ from the dances of the actual Regency/Jane Austen era. Ages 16+ welcome.
• Where: The Barn at Orchard Hill, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: Noon-1 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen to “Jane Austen: Little People Big Dreams” by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Registration required.
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or (516) 333-0048
MAY
4
Arts Below Sunrise Don’t miss out on the Arts Below Sunrise street fair. The popular event offers something for everyone. The rain date is May. 18.
• Where: Broadway, Hewlett
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: (516) 295-4636
Splish Splash… Animal Baths
Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Join an animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 1:30-2 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800
MAY
7
Want to network your business? Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get-together, The
breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone.
• Where: Hewlett Firehouse at 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett.
• Time: Ongoing Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.
• Contact: Call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829
MAY 8
Breastfeeding Support Group
Mercy Hospital offers a peer-topeer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required.
• Where: Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre.
• Time: Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Contact: Gabriella Gennaro, (516) 705-2434, or visit visit chsli.org.
Families are sure to enjoy a walk on the wild side at Old Westbury Gardens Hunt elusive grasshoppers, butterflies, predatory insects and other creepy, crawly creatures alongside entomologist Jeffry Petracca, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s DNA Learning Center. Learn about the local insects that call Long Island home! Bring a butterfly net and a collecting jar if you have one. Included in your tour is a bug themed craft, and scavenger hunt. Meet at the Beech Tree. For all ages. Registration required. $23 child and adult, $20 child and senior adult (62+).
• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org
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Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
May 1, 2025 —
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-HE1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE1, Plaintiff, AGAINST
AZEEM ALI, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 19, 2024.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM premises known as 541 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0039, Block 00290-00 and Lot 00054. Approximate amount of judgment $1,966,318.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #001877/2013.
Paul L. Meli, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 152848
LEGAL NOTICE
At an IAS Part 2 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in the County of Nassau at the Courthouse thereof located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on the 1st day of April, 2025.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
P R E S E N T:
HON. RANDY SUE
MARBER,
J.S.C. J.S.C. ----------------------------X
ANIELLO MIGLIORE, on behalf of himself and as Shareholder of 10 RING ARCHERY INC., Petitioner, Index No. 606142/2025 -againstAMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FRANK KENTOFFIO and 10 RING ARCHERY INC., Respondent. for a Judgment Dissolving 10 Ring Archery Inc. pursuant to Business Corporation Law Section 1104. ----------------------------X
Upon consideration of the annexed verified petition of Aniello Migliore, (“Petitioner”) dated March 19, 2025, it is ORDERED, that the Respondents Frank Kentoffio and 10 Ring Archery Inc. show cause at an IAS Part 2 thereof to be held at the Courthouse located 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on the 13th day of May, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., in person, of that day or soon thereafter as counsel can be heard why an Order should not be entered granting Petitioner the following relief:
1. Pursuant to Business Corporation Law (“B.C.L.”) §1104, an Order dissolving Respondent 10 Ring Archery Inc. (the “Corporation”) and appointing a Receiver to liquidate the Corporation’s business operations and assets;
2. Pursuant to B.C.L. §1115, an Order granting a preliminary injunction which shall restrain respondents from:
a.transacting any unauthorized business or from exercising any corporate powers or authority, except in the ordinary course of the Corporation’s business or by permission of this Court;
b.making or collecting any payments from the Corporation and/or transfers of any cash, property or assets of the Corporation to themselves, members of their families, any business entities owned and/or controlled by them; using funds and/or assets of the Corporation to pay for their personal expenses; and/or otherwise transferring any assets of the Corporation, except in
the ordinary course of business or by permission of this Court;
c.using the funds and/or assets of the Corporation for the payment of respondents’ individual, personal legal fees and expenses in connection with this action; and sufficient cause appearing, it is further ORDERED, that pending the hearing of this application, Respondents are enjoined and restrained from:
A.transacting any unauthorized business or from exercising any unauthorized corporate powers or authority, except in the ordinary course of the Corporation’s business or by permission of this Court;
B.making or collecting any payments from the Corporation and/or transfers of any cash, property or assets of the Corporation to themselves, members of their families, any business entities owned and/or controlled by them; using funds and/or assets of the Corporation to pay for their personal expenses; and/or otherwise transferring any assets of the Corporation, except in the ordinary course of business or by permission of this Court;
C. using the funds and/or assets of the Corporation for the payment of respondents’ individual, personal legal fees and expenses in connection with this action; and
D.Payment to corporate employees “off the books”, and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED, that publication, in compliance with the provisions of B.C.L. §1106, shall be made in Nassau Herold, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, a newspaper of general publication in Nassau County, New York at least once in each of the three weeks before the return date herein; it is further ORDERED, that service of a copy of this Amended Order, together with the papers upon which it is based, by overnight mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the
Respondents and the New York State Tax Commission, pursuant to B.C.L. §1106(c), on or before the 8th day of April, 2025, be deemed good and sufficient service. Proof of service must be filed with the court prior to the return date. Personal appearances on the return date are required.
E N T E R
Certification Pursuant to
N.Y.C.R.R. Section 130.1.1(a)
/s/ Randy Sue Marber
J.S.C. HON. RANDY SUE MARBER
/s/ Steven G. Pinks
STEVEN G. PINKS ENTERED Apr 01 2025
NASSAU COUNTY COUNRT CLERK’S OFFICE 152764
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff against TRACEY WALLACE, AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JERMARL HOUSTON, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 12, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
Premises known as 13 Merrill Place, Inwood, NY 11096 a/k/a 13 Merril Place, Inwood, NY 11096. Sec 40. Block 57 Lot 229. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,053,363.33 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 004123/2015. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in
place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. John Boklak, Esq., Referee File # 21-08133NY 152971
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
A meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Atlantic Beach has been scheduled for May 2, 2025 at 3:30 pm in Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509. Dated: April 29, 2025 Emily Siniscalchi Atlantic Beach, New York Village Clerk 153288
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006NCI ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against FREDERICK NEIL KLEIN A/K/A FREDERICK KLEIN A/K/A FRED KLEIN, JODI KLEIN, DEBBIE G. KLEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/20/2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, New York 11598, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere (Formerly Woodsburgh) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326
The approximate amount of the current
Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dated: 3/17/2025 File Number: 109-0035 MB 152969
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting.
All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.go v for instructions. Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York April 16, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR Lisa James VILLAGE CLERK 153104
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.go v. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for
variance relief: Victoria and Daniel Beyda - 1311 Club Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 -Applicant is proposing a new patio. The applicant is requesting relief from Village Zoning Codes: “ Zoning Code: 145-19 states the maximum permitted lot coverage in residential “A” district is 25%. Applicant is proposing 39.9%.
Grigoriy Vaynshteyn -224 Everit Ave Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557Applicant is proposing a new Gazebo in the front yard. Applicant is requesting relief from the Village code.
(Continuation) “ Zoning Code:145-30. Lots fronting on two or more streets: Lots adjoining two or more streets, a front yard is required on each street. The subject property is fronting 3 streets, which calls for 3 front yards.
“ Zoning Code: 145-2. /145-19. States the maximum permitted lot coverage in a residential “A” district is 25%. The applicant is requesting 43.5 % “ Zoning Code: 145-25 A. Accessory structures shall be no closer than 20 feet to all side and rear yard property lines. The applicant requests to construct a Gazebo 19.8 off the property line.. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DR. JULIO NOVELLO, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD
Peter Lynch - Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York April 18, 2025 153106
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a Public Hearing to consider the amendment of Section 137-9 to the Hewlett Harbor Village Code which will provide for a traffic control device at (i) Everit Avenue approximately 50 feet west of Willow Pond, (ii) the intersection of Pepperidge Road and Everit Avenue, and (iii) Auerbach Avenue approximately 6 feet from East Rockaway Road; and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the
proposed would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on May 7, 2025 at the Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York.
All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
LISA JAMES, VILLAGE CLERK
HEWLETT HARBOR, NEW YORK
DATED: 153102
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage PassThrough Trust 2005-21, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-21, Plaintiff AGAINST Howard Miller, Mindy Miller, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 8 Ventana Court, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 41, Block: 100, Lot: 310. Approximate amount of judgment $1,340,148.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub ject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608092/2019. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090994-F01 85268 153072
Public Notices
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 05/08/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:
Petition of LISA & DAVID JASON MARK
Premises: 579
TRYSTING PL
Sec/Blk/Lot 39/272/17
Case # 2025-004
265-51 Front yards.
A front yard of 25 feet shall be required. In the case of a corner lot the front yard on each street shall be as noted above,
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
Dated: 04/30/2025
Cedarhurst, NY
Benjamin Weinstock
Mayor
Jacob Plaut
Village Clerk-Treasurer
By Order of the Zoning Board 153260
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 05/08/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:
Petition of GEORGE MOSKOVITZ
Premises: 14
COLUMBIA AVE
Sec/Blk/Lot 39/421/31
Case # 2025-005
265-44 Open decks and patios.
A permit and certificate of completion shall be required for the construction of an open (uncovered) deck and/or patio built eight inches or more above grade. A deck exceeding 36 inches in height above the level of the curb shall be deemed a structure and shall comply with all requirements of this Code pertaining to structures, including setbacks. An open (uncovered) deck and/or patio, built eight inches or more above grade, but which is not more than 36 inches in height above the level of the curb, shall, in any event, conform to the following setbacks: B.
In the rear yard, not less than 10 feet
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
Dated: 04/30/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock
Mayor Jacob Plaut
Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 153261
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT, INWOOD, NEW YORK, 11096.
There will be a General Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District as follows:
Time: 7:00 P.M..
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Place:DISTRICT OFFICE
Melissa Rivelli, District Secretary 153258
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matters:
Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: May 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
Subject: VHBP Bill 2502 A local law to adopt regulations relating to permitted times of construction or home improvement work. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. The proposed law is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, as to which no environmental determination has been made by the Board of Trustees
Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.
All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: May 1, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 153259
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 05/08/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following:
Petition of 488
BARNARD LLC Premises: 456 BARNARD AVE
Sec/Blk/Lot 39/180/4
Case # 2025-008 265-42.1 A. Character of roofs.
All buildings permitted by this chapter shall be erected with roofs other than those of the character and description known as “flat roofs.” Such flat roofs are permitted for one-story extensions and appurtenances only, and are not to exceed 240 square feet in the aggregate.
265-36Height
No building shall be raised and no building or any part thereof shall be erected or altered in a Residential R-1 District which is higher than two-andone-half stories above the curb level of the street. In no event shall the top of the ridge be more than 30 feet above the level of the curb.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
Dated: 04/30/2025 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock
Mayor Jacob Plaut
Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Zoning Board 153264
LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 21st day of April, 2025, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law.
An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT SHALL EXPEND A SUM NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000.00)
DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 6(G) FIREMATIC EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 1500 GPM PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND RELATED EXPENSES. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless, in the meanwhile, a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: April 21, 2025 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: ERIC BECKER Secretary 153265
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 05/08/2025 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of 473
CENTRAL AVE OWNER LLC C/O JILDOR SHORES, INC. Premises: 473
CENTRAL AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/422/438 Case # 2025-006 265-94 A. On-site parking. On-site parking, as hereinafter described, shall be provided for all new buildings, all existing buildings enlarged and/or increased in area and volume or use and all buildings used for residential purposes converted to business use in the general business area, however; the parking requirements of §§ 265-9 and 265-11A shall apply throughout the entire area; one parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of floor area. Floor area shall not include cellar area unless used for retail sales or office purposes.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
Dated: 04/30/2025
Cedarhurst, NY
Benjamin Weinstock
Mayor Jacob Plaut
Village Clerk-Treasurer
By Order of the Zoning Board 153262
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 05/08/2025 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 # 2025-007
265-38 C. Building area.
The total building area, including all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.
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 six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet.
265-42.1 A. Character of roofs.
All buildings permitted by this chapter shall be erected with roofs other than those of the character and description known as “flat roofs.” Such flat roofs are permitted for one-story extensions and appurtenances only, and are not to exceed 240 square feet in the aggregate.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.
Dated: 04/30/2025
Cedarhurst, NY
Benjamin Weinstock
Mayor Jacob Plaut
Village Clerk-Treasurer
By Order of the Zoning Board 153263
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 Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 05/07/2025 at 9:30
A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 208/25. - 209/25. WOODMERE - Michael Traube, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain 2nd story deck with trellis & stairs all attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, construct 2nd story deck extension with trellis attached to dwelling., N/s Central Ave., 82’ E/o Prospect Ave., a/k/a 714 Central Ave. 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 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 153228
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on May 13, 2025 at 10:30 o’clock in the morning of that day for the purpose of considering the application of CENTERPOINT INWOOD, LLC, for a special exception pursuant to Section 196(N) of the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance to permit a public garage for a vehicle maintenance room at premises located at 65 Rason Road, Inwood, Town of Hempstead, Count of Nassau, New York.
An irregularly shaped parcel of property situated at the dead end of Rason Road as well as the dead end of Incinerator Road, known as 65 Rason Road in the hamlet of Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York. The premises is presently situated within the Industrial “Y” District and is presently improved with several driveways paved with asphalt, a one-story brick building, a one-story metal garage, and several concrete remnants of structures. The property is 453,636 square feet or 10.41 acres. It is designated on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map as section 40, block A, lot 1196. Maps and plans pertaining to said proposal are on file with the application in the office of the undersigned and may be viewed during office hours.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place above designated. Hempstead: April 29, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR
KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK 153232
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SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Town Law, the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, New York, an election will be held by the qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on May 20, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Administration Building located at foot of Troy Avenue and Ocean Front, East Atlantic Beach Park District, East Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No . 14 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of five (5) years . A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on file with and may be inspected during normal business hours, at the premises of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that nominations for the office of Commissioner shall be made by petition subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Sanitary District, addressed to and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners at least thirty (30) days prior to May 20 2025 Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy of the Board of Commissioners for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the inspectors of election of this Sanitary District shall meet on Thursday, May 1, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the offices of the District, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for the said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled
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to have his/her name placed on such register provided that at such meeting of the inspectors of elections, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the inspectors of election to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the register shall include all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration and voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau on or before the 23rd day immediately preceding said election of May 20, 2025.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that application for absentee ballots for the annual District election may be applied for at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners during regular office hours and until the day of the election, and such list will also be posted at the polling place during the election.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD 0F COMMISSIONERS
SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
Secretary Dated : April 21, 2025 153167
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the HewlettWoodmere Public Schools, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the NYS General Municipal Law, invites the submission of sealed bids for:
Bid # Coff-Serv-01 COFFEE SERVICES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Bid # Bagels-01 BAGELS, KOSHER & SPECIALTY BAKED GOODS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 AM, prevailing time, on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the office of the Business Administrator, Mr. James Igoe, One Johnson Place, Room
308, Woodmere, NY 11598, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid number and title must be clearly marked on each envelope, along with bidder name and address, and the date and time of the bid opening.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in its judgment, is in the best interest of the School District.
Any bid submitted will be binding for FORTY FIVE (45) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the award decision of the Board of Education.
The bid specifications may be examined and obtained between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday at the Office of the Business Administrator, Mr. James Igoe, One Johnson Place, Room 308, Woodmere, NY 11598 beginning on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Bid specifications may also be examined and obtained on the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools website under the Bids/RFP’s section by visiting: https://www.hewlettwoodmere.net/district/ businessoffice/purchasing beginning on Monday, May 5, 2025.
By Order of BOARD OF EDUCATION
Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District
Town of Hempstead Woodmere, NY 11598
James Igoe Purchasing Agent TO BE PUBLISHED: Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Nassau Herald 153197
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At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on April 29, 2025
P R E S E N T: Hon. Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor
Dorothy L. Goosby
Dennis Dunne, Sr.
Thomas E. Muscarella
Melissa Miller
Laura A. Ryder
Chris Schneider, Council Members.
IN THE MATTER - of
THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PARK DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING
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WHEREAS, the Deputy Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation, as the Representative of the Town of Hempstead Park District (the “District”), proposed an improvement project regarding replacing playgrounds, basketball courts, backboards, tennis courts, outdoor decking, pool lining, pool basins, retaining walls, fencing, indoor fans, driving range netting, pathways, electrical components, spray pad boosters, doors, windows, pool electric breakers; filter room and HVAC upgrades; sand box removals and upgrades; new outdoor pool piping, patios, and any other necessary improvements at Averill, Brook Road, Echo, Fraser, Hewlett Point, Julian Lane, Merrick Golf, Merrick Road, Newbridge, Oceanside, Veterans, and water fountain installations, backboards and recreation improvements, doors and window improvements, HVAC upgrades, pool electric breaker improvements, and sand box removals and upgrades at these and other District parks, and requested the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead hold a public hearing on such increase and improvement of the District; and, WHEREAS, the Deputy Commissioner submitted to the Town Board an estimate of cost relating to said increase and improvement; and, WHEREAS, the proposed increase and improvement is a Type II action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT,
ORDERED, the proposed increase and improvement is a Type II action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617; and, be it further, ORDERED, that a public hearing be held by this Town Board at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on May 13, 2025 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of the day, on the increase and improvement of the Town of Hempstead Park District at an estimated maximum cost of $4,540,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town of Hempstead. ALL persons desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the above-mentioned hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: Hempstead, New York April 29, 2025 /s/
Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor /s/
Dorothy L. Goosby /s/
Dennis Dunne, Sr. /s/
Thomas E. Muscarella /s/
Melissa Miller /s/
Laura A. Ryder /s/
Chris Schneider,
Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead ; and, BE IT FURTHER, 153236
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Village of Lawrence Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on May 14, 2025 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:
Cohen, 84 Margaret Ave- Section 212-16.D(1) of the code of the Village of Lawrence states, in a Residence District B, the minimum side yard setback is 15ft. Section 212-24.D of the code of the Village of Lawrence states, in a Residence District B, the minimum side yard setback for an accessory structure is 8ft.
Nagelberg, 139 Harborview SouthSection 212.12.1
Schedule dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 9,003 sq. ft. in an area is 4,052 sq. ft.
Section 212.47 of the code of the Village of Lawrence states, in a residence B District, the minimum side yard setback for a pool heater is 15 ft. Section 212-48.A of the Village Code states, no swimming pool may be constructed in a front yard.
Ruvel, 634 Atlantic Ave - Section 212-26.C of the Village Code states, in case of a one-family or two-family dwelling on a lot larger than 20,000 sq. ft., an enclosed garage shall provide at least two parking spaces. Section 212-2 of the Village Code states, a trellis may not exceed 12 ft. above the mean grade along the foundation of the wall on which a building is situated.
Wolmark/Wolff, 85 Harborview S- Section 212.12.1 Schedule dimensional Regulations states, the maximum building coverage for a lot size of 9,550 sq.ft. in an area is 2,706.5 sq. ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum rear yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (2)(b) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the maximum rear yard height setback ratio is 0.74. Section 212-2 of the Village Code states, a trellis (pergola) may not exceed 12 ft. above the mean grade along the foundation of the wall on which a building is situated.
Mordecai Rosen, 309 Central Ave - Section 212-23.H (1) of the Village Code states that “every building hereinafter erected or altered shall provide on-site off-street parking. One parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
contained in the building.” Required parking for a space sized 12,313 sq. ft. is 62 parking spaces. Section 212-39.A of the Village Code states “Chimneys, spires, turrets, cupolas, parapets and similar architectural features shall not count toward building height, provided such features shall not extend more than three feet above the roof.”
Zarifpour, 359 Central Ave - Section 212-23.H (1) of the Village Code states that “every building hereinafter erected tor altered shall provide on-site offstreet parking. One parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of gross floor area contained in building.” Required parking for a space sized 2,000 sq. ft. is 10 parking spaces. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing.
All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard By Order of the Board of Appeals
Lloyd Keilson Chairman Dated: April 23, 2025 153253
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At a meeting of the Town Boardof the Town of Hempstead, in the County of Nassau, New York, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on April 29, 2025
P R E S E N T : Hon., Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor Dorothy Goosby
Dennis Dunne, Sr.
Thomas E. Muscarella
Melissa Miller
Laura A. Ryder
Chris Schneider, Council Members.
-X IN THE MATTER : - of - : THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT :
OF THE REFUSE DISPOSAL DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD : COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
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ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation as the Representative of the Refuse Disposal District (the “District”) proposed certain improvements consisting of the purchase of payloaders, pickup trucks with plows, passenger vehicles, and miscellaneous building improvements at the Merrick facility and Oceanside facility, and requested the Town Board hold a public hearing regarding said improvements of the District; and, WHEREAS, said Commissioner submitted to the Town Board an estimate of costs relating to said improvements; and, WHEREAS, the proposed increase and improvement is a Type II Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, ORDERED, the proposed increase and improvement is a Type II Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617; and, ORDERED, a public hearing be held by this Town Board on May 13, 2025 at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on the increase and improvement of the Refuse Disposal District at an estimated maximum cost of $1,675,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town.
ALL PERSONS desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the above-mentioned hearing will be given
an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: Hempstead, New York April 29, 2025 /S/
Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor /S/________________
Dorothy L. Goosby /S/________________
Dennis Dunne, Sr. /S/
Thomas E. Muscarella /S/
Melissa Miller /S/
Laura A. Ryder /S/
Chris Schneider
Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead 153247
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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will convene and hold a public hearing via ZOOM May 14, 2025, at 7:00PM. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.or g. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for relief:
1)Gafur Abbasov : 916 Wateredge Place Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 Village Code 145-81.2 Applicant has applied to the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for review and approval to change exterior of the dwelling to stucco.
2)David Avezoff :1055 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 Village Code 145-81.2. Applicant has applied to the to the Village of Hewlett Harbor Planning Board for review and approval to change exterior of the dwelling to stucco. At said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the
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Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated: April 25,2025 Hewett Harbor, New York
BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR
Michael Serao Planning Board
Chairman Peter Lynch Building Superintendent 153256
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INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT NECK
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NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF TAXES
TAKE NOTICE that I the undersigned Clerk of the Village of Hewlett Neck have received the tax roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the forthcoming fiscal year, June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026 and that I will attend to my office from June 1st to July 1st, from 8 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternoon, excepting Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for the purpose of receiving such taxes; during which period taxes may be paid to me without additional charge.
Checks for the payment of taxes will be received at the Village Office, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11557.
TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE, that on all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2025 five per centum (5%) will be added for the first month, Thereafter, the rate will be that percentage determined by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance of the State of New York and will be added for each month or fraction thereof thereafter until paid.
MICHELLE BLANDINO VILLAGE CLERK
Inc. Village of Hewlett Neck
Dated: May 1, 2025
153254
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-AR4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 01, 2006, Plaintiff, Against DIANA SMARTENKO, ET AL, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/25/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 6/3/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1016 Channel Drive, Hewlett, New York 11557, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Section 42 Block 213 Lot 196
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,767,347.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine; Index # 010453/2012 Brian Davis, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dated: 4/28/2025
File Number: 272-5518 MB 153272
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, will be held in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in said district on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM, 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 of the amount of money which will berequired for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
2.To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at theBudget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
3.To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant toEducation Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May x, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, and on the District’s internet website.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:
1.To adopt the annual budget of the School
District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and toauthorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property ofthe District.
2.To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year termcommencing July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2028.
3.Shall the Board of Education of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free SchoolDistrict, Nassau County, New York, be authorized to expend an amount not toexceed $3,879,968 from Capital Reserve Fund #1, for certain capitalimprovements consisting of (i) renovation of the baseball/softball field atWoodmere Middle School in an amount not to exceed $3,180,000,(ii) replacement of security, floor, and interior doors at Woodmere Middle Schoolin an amount not to exceed $299,968 and (iii) renovation of bathrooms at FranklinEarly Childhood Center in an amount not to exceed $400,000. All of the foregoing shall include the necessary materials, apparatus, equipment, site work, and any ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, and funds for these projects shall be drawn exclusively from Capital Reserve Fund #1.
4.Shall the Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 from Capital Reserve Fund #2, for certain capital improvements consisting of (i) District-wide security upgrades (including the implementation of a one-button lockdown, door replacements, upgrades to communication infrastructure, etc.) in an amount not to exceed $4,445,000, (ii) upgrades to Districtwide technology infrastructure in an amount not to exceed$500,000, (iii) installation of lighting on the Woodmere Middle School baseball/ softball field in an amount not to exceed $880,000, and (iv) installationof lighting on the Woodmere Middle School tennis court in an amount not to exceed $675,000. All of the foregoing shall include
the necessary materials, apparatus, equipment, site work, and any ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, and funds for these projects shall be drawn exclusivelyfrom Capital Reserve Fund #2.5.Resolved that the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year Library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District Public Library, and the levy of a tax appropriation therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 259 of the Education Law, shall be approved.6.To elect one (1) Trustee of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library for a five (5) year term of office commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2030.
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 the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said 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 Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, not later than April 21, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least thirty-six (36) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions
shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least thirtysix (36) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of 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 such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for election, except Sunday, and
on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when school is in session at any day on or before May 15, 2025 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, 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 school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the District Clerk in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and must be returned to said office no later than 5:00 PM, April 25, 2025. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot from the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York. The original military ballot application must be returned by mail or in person to the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, during school business hours, no later than 5:00 PM on April 24, 2025. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than April 25, 2025. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore
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known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls
AND FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025, completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 21, 2025 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 13, 2025, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 19, 2025, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Applications for absentee ballots or early mail ballots may also be printed from the District website www.hewlettwoodmere.net and delivered to the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025, in the manner described above. A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 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 Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere,
New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM, prevailing time; 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 ninety (90) 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.
Dated: Woodmere, New York, March 27, 2025
By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEWLETTWOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Barbara Randazzo, District Clerk 152627
Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN HEWLETTWOODMERE CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados de Hewlett La reunión del Distrito Escolar Libre de Woodmere Union, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, en dicho distrito, el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025 a las 6:45 p. m., hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes puntos:
1. Presentar a
los electores un estado detallado del monto de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 20252026.
2. Para discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados mediante máquina de votación en la La votación y elección del presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025.
3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse debidamente a la reunión de conformidad con Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y leyes modificatorias de la misma.
Y ADEMÁS, POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del Distrito podrá obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 20252026, excluyendo los dineros públicos, a partir del x de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de HewlettWoodmere, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, y en el sitio web del Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que dicha votación y elección de presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025 en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m., hora vigente, momento en el cual se abrirán las urnas para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes temas:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20252026 y autorizar que la parte necesaria del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.
2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2028.
3. ¿Se autorizará a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión HewlettWoodmere, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a gastar una cantidad
que no exceda los $3,879,968 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital n.° 1, para ciertas mejoras de capital que consisten en (i) la renovación del campo de béisbol/ sóftbol de la Escuela Intermedia Woodmere por una cantidad que no exceda los $3,180,000, (ii) el reemplazo de las puertas de seguridad, del piso y del interior de la Escuela Intermedia Woodmere por una cantidad que no exceda los $299,968 y (iii) la renovación de los baños del Centro de Primera Infancia Franklin por una cantidad que no exceda los $400,000?
Todas las Lo anterior incluirá los materiales, aparatos, equipos, trabajos en el sitio y cualquier trabajo auxiliar o relacionado requerido en relación con ello, y los fondos para estos proyectos se extraerán exclusivamente del Fondo de Reserva de Capital N.° 1. 4. ¿Deberá la Junta de Educación de la Escuela Libre Unificada HewlettWoodmere Se autorice al Distrito del Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a gastar un monto no superior a $6,500,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital n.° 2 para ciertas mejoras de capital que consisten en (i) mejoras de seguridad en todo el Distrito (incluyendo la implementación de un sistema de cierre automático, reemplazo de puertas, mejoras en la infraestructura de comunicaciones, etc.) por un monto no superior a $4,445,000? (ii) mejoras en la infraestructura tecnológica del Distrito por un monto no superior a $500,000? (iii) instalación de iluminación en el campo de béisbol/ sóftbol de la Escuela Intermedia Woodmere por un monto no superior a $880,000? y (iv) instalación de iluminación en la cancha de tenis de la Escuela Intermedia Woodmere por un monto no superior a $675,000. Todo lo anterior incluirá los materiales, aparatos, equipos, obras y cualquier trabajo auxiliar o relacionado necesario, y los fondos para estos proyectos se obtendrán exclusivamente del Fondo de Reserva de Capital n.° 2. 5. Se resuelve que el presupuesto de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 20252026 propuesto por la
Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública del Distrito Escolar Gratuito de HewlettWoodmere Union, y la imposición de una asignación fiscal para el mismo, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Sección 259 de la Ley de Educación, serán aprobados.
6. Elegir un (1) fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública HewlettWoodmere por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2030.
Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exenciones. Dicho informe, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total tasado del censo final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad legal y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito.
Y ADEMÁS, POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Cada petición deberá dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito? deberá estar firmada por al menos treinta y seis (36) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos? los candidatos se postulan por general. Las peticiones de nominación no deberán
describir ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Para nominar a un candidato para el cargo de Síndico de Junta de la Biblioteca, cada petición debe estar firmada por al menos treinta y seis (36) votantes del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta Directiva no se consideran cargos específicos? los candidatos se presentan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica en la Junta Directiva para la cual se nomina al candidato. Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio, ya sea de conformidad con el Artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación o con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado previamente de conformidad con el Artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una asamblea distrital anual o extraordinaria en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, podrá votar en estas elecciones. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también podrá votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación el miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025, de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m., hora vigente, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se pruebe a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que él o ella está entonces o en lo sucesivo autorizado para votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro así preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, en su oficina en la Oficina
de Administración del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y se abrirá para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, mediante cita previa entre las 10:00 a. m. y la 1:30 p. m., y en el o los lugares de votación el día de la votación. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, los votantes pueden registrarse con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., cuando la escuela esté en sesión en cualquier día el 15 de mayo de 2025 o antes, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se usará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar se sepa o se pruebe a satisfacción de la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar que en ese momento o en lo sucesivo tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro así preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, cada día anterior al día establecido para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, mediante cita previa entre las 10:00 a. m. y la 1:30 p. m., y en el o los lugares de votación el día de la votación.
Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar su registro como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. La solicitud de
registro como votante militar puede solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y debe entregarse en dicha oficina a más tardar a las 17:00 h del 25 de abril de 2025. En la solicitud de registro, Al elector militar se le permite designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.
Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud de papeleta para votar en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York. La solicitud original de papeleta para votar en el distrito debe entregarse por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, durante el horario escolar, a más tardar a las 17:00 h del 24 de abril de 2025. En la solicitud de papeleta para votar en el distrito, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud y la papeleta por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes y papeletas para votantes militares calificados deben entregarse por correo o en persona. Las papeletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 25 de abril de 2025. Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar un endoso fechado de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos? o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determine que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. La lista de personas a quienes se expiden papeletas militares estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes cualificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a partir del jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las
New ‘MammoVan’ rolled out in Nassau County
By JORDAN VALLONE
jvallone@liherald.com
Nassau University Medical Center recently unveiled a new, state-of-the-art mammography van outside the hospital’s main entrance, allowing hospital staff, breast cancer organizations and county officials to take a close look at the vehicle that will provide lifesaving scans to women across Nassau County.
Plans for the new mobile breast cancer-screening unit were first announced in October, with hospital administrators stating that the goal was to have the van on the road by May. The new vehicle — dubbed the “MammoVan” — will greatly enhance the standard of care being offered to patients, replacing the hospital’s previous mammography van, which had been in use since 2002.
The old van visited Nassau County communities two days a week, working in tandem with libraries or local government officials to host a screening clinic. The new van is slated to head into communities five to six days a week.
“We’re going to see an increase annually of 40 percent more patients,” Meg Ryan, the president and chief executive of NUMC, said last year. “That’s 40 per-
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NUMC’s commitment to women’s health
• “MammoVan” unveiled featuring state-of-the-art, 3D high-resolution imaging technology
• Van expands reach by visiting communities five to six days a week
• Annual screenings anticipated to increase 40 percent
• Women’s health clinics will stay open late on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings
• 20,000 women served last year through expanded services
cent more people that we can get in the van, diagnose and treat early. So that’s very important for our community.”
NUMC also offers women’s health care clinics with extended hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and weekend clinics, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, serving a total of
Public Notices
8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días previos al día de las elecciones anuales, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, mediante cita previa entre las 10:00 a. m. y la 1:30 p. m., y el 20 de mayo de 2025, día de las elecciones.
Cualquier votante cualificado presente en el centro de votación podrá oponerse a la votación alegando motivos justificados, comunicando su impugnación y las razones al Inspector Electoral antes del cierre de las urnas.
Y ADEMÁS, POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de votación anticipada por correo y Las papeletas de voto en ausencia estarán disponibles durante el horario escolar a través del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse en el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025 y al menos siete (7) días antes de las elecciones, el 13 de mayo de 2025 si la papeleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a las elecciones, el 19 de mayo de 2025 si se entregará personalmente al
votante. Las papeletas de voto por correo anticipado y las papeletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 h, hora vigente, del martes 20 de mayo de 2025. Las solicitudes de voto en ausencia o de voto por correo anticipado también pueden imprimirse desde el sitio web del Distrito www. hewlettwoodmere.net y entregarse al Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025, de la manera descrita anteriormente. Una lista de personas a quienes se emiten las papeletas de votación anticipada por correo y las papeletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, cada día anterior al día de las elecciones anuales, excepto el domingo y el 20 de mayo de 2025, día de las elecciones. Cualquier votante cualificado presente en el colegio electoral podrá oponerse a la votación alegando motivos justificados,
comunicando su impugnación y las razones al Inspector Electoral antes del cierre de las urnas. No se podrá impugnar una papeleta de voto en ausencia alegando que el votante debería haber solicitado una papeleta de voto por correo anticipado. Y ADEMÁS POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o que de otra manera se someta a votación en dichas elecciones, debe presentarse al Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de Audiencia Pública, Votación de Presupuesto y Elección requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 21 de abril de 2025, a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente? debe estar escrito a máquina o impreso en idioma inglés? debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar? debe estar
firmado por al menos noventa (90) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen 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 aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o ninguna proposición que no incluya una asignación específica cuando el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la proposición, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la votación.
Fecha: Woodmere, Nueva York, 27 de marzo de 2025 Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE UNIÓN DE HEWLETTWOODMERE
Ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York Barbara Randazzo, Secretaria de Distrito 152629
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
around 20,000 patients last year alone. The hospital is also a partner with the Jericho-based nonprofit, Hair We Share, which provides human hair wigs made from donated hair, free of charge, to people struggling with medical hair loss. Based in Jericho, NUMC’s oncology suite now features a “wig room” to help patients dealing with chemotherapy-related hair loss.
“One in four women in the age from 50 to 74 have not gotten screened when it’s available, it’s free and it’s something that can save your life,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at the unveiling on April 24. “It’s not just women who get breast cancer — men get breast cancer too. It’s a good idea to get screen — it’s an important idea, and it may be a lifesaving idea to get screened.”
NUMC hosted its first-ever Pink Gala at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park in November to help fundraise for the recent addition. The new van cost around $1 million, and while the hospital has some funding secured for it, additional proceeds from the gala helped to cover the cost of the purchase.
Ryan thanked Nassau County officials, the hospital’s board of directors and NUMC’s medical staff for their
work in helping deliver accessible, highquality health care to every corner of Nassau County.
“Nassau County ranks number one in breast cancer incidents across New York state, and that’s a statistic that we just simply can’t ignore,” she said. “That’s why I’m thrilled that for the first time in 25 years, we are launching this brand new ‘MammoVan,’ equipped with the latest 3D high resolution mammography technology. We are bringing lifesaving changes closer to home, and together we are changing lives. This is just yet another reason why Nassau County needs NUMC.
“This is a horrible disease, and as the county executive said, it affects everybody, but of course in particular women, and to hear that one in four women over the age of 50 that are expected to be screened for this don’t (get screened), we knew we needed to do something about that,” County Legislator John Ferreti added. “I’m so happy we’re going to have this mammography van here, because it’s about protecting the health of all Nassau County residents, in particular the health of women, and that’s what we do in Nassau County.”
Jordan Vallone/Herald County Executive Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon outside of Nassau University Medical Center’s new, state-of-the-art mobile mammography van, which will hit the streets this month.
Jordan Vallone/Herald
Meg Ryan, president and chief executive of NUMC, spoke about the hospital’s dedication to serving Nassau County communities. The van will provide lifesaving scans to women.
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The biggest problem I see is that the ceiling is just a little too low, that someone dropped the entire ceiling level just because of one pipe. The minimum ceiling height in the current code is 6 feet 8 inches clearance, with 6 feet 4 inches under the center beams, air ducts or soffits anywhere in the basement. Always leave access for shutoff valves, wiring connections, cleanouts and other controls.
If you need to move pipes that were installed without any care for your future use of the basement, move them. Piping should go around the perimeter of the basement, no matter what excuse you hear. Because of poor planning and even worse execution, pipes are the No. 1 problem, because someone thoughtlessly put them in a place that was good for them and not for you.
The ceiling finish can be sheetrock in the larger areas with perimeter “hung” track ceilings outfitted with removable ceiling tiles. Again, even those lowered perimeter and under-beam soffits need to be no less than 6 feet 4 inches above the floor. Tall firefighters need to avoid hitting their heads when they’re running though your smoke-filled basement to rescue you or your loved ones.
Although you know you need an escape well window or exterior door entry, placement of the well in some side or front yards can cause a code violation if it’s closer than allowed to a property line. Verify your setback requirements for your zone, and even confirm that with an official at your local building department.
Many jurisdictions require a permit with plans and inspections, so don’t forget these important requirements. There are so many people who are frustrated that their contractor didn’t tell them that they needed a permit, and even worse, that they now have a violation that requires reconstruction to pass inspections. Don’t be one of those people. Other important issues include what to do with enclosing your heating equipment, putting laundry sinks and washing machines too close to the main electrical service panel, using the wrong kind of wall studs for perimeter walls, not insulating correctly and forgetting to put handrails on the access stairs, inside and out. Heating equipment, to the code, must follow the manufacturer’s specifications. Installers rarely leave a manual. Sometimes the internet helps. There must be 5/8-inch type X gypsum board on the ceiling extending at least 1 foot in each direction around the boiler.
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opinions Battery storage is key to economic competitiveness
As a lifelong Long Islander, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when our energy system fails. I lived through Superstorm Sandy and helped lead recovery efforts in its aftermath — and I don’t need to remind those who went weeks without power and spent hours on gas lines that grid resilience isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a necessity — one we must urgently prioritize.
Unfortunately, more than a decade later, the challenge not only persists, but it’s more complex than ever. The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels. This isn’t just about the next superstorm — it’s about how we power everyday life for families and small businesses right now. Our existing grid wasn’t designed for this kind of load, and without proactive investment, we risk higher costs, decreased reliability and a system stretched to its breaking point. And the pressure is mounting. The Long Island Power Authority anticipates a steep rise in electricity demand in the
As I fight tooth and nail for every dollar, every program, every piece of support that I can secure for my constituents, a clear pattern has emerged in the performance of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman — one that it is marred by self-promotional pageantry, misplaced priorities and big promises that ultimately collapse.
The most recent example is the failure of the NYU Langone hospital project that was supposed to rise on the campus of Nassau Community College. When Blakeman introduced it, he billed it as a multibillion-dollar economic engine that would create thousands of jobs, deliver cutting-edge medical care and provide opportunities for our students.
When it was withdrawn in March, it became just another abandoned plan — another missed opportunity that could have changed lives and transformed our economy. Questions from the public and lawmakers have been met with a lack of
coming years. Storage will be key. Planned battery storage projects in Shoreham and Hauppauge are expected to deliver 129 megawatts of capacity, enough to power 25,000 homes once they’re operational in 2028. These aren’t theoretical solutions; they’re essential to keeping Long Islanders’ lights on. And they demonstrate that the public and private sectors can work together to address infrastructure challenges with innovative solutions.
important in ensuring that clean power doesn’t go to waste.
Without it, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting small businesses.
Battery energy storage systems are a smart response to this challenge. By storing excess energy during off-peak times and discharging it when demand peaks, these systems stabilize the grid without requiring massive infrastructure overhauls. They help prevent blackouts, curb price spikes, and improve efficiency. In short, they let us do more with what we already have, and that’s a win for everyone.
One of BESS’s most powerful features is its flexibility. It can store energy from any source — solar, wind, natural gas — and dispatch it where and when it’s needed most. This ability to smooth out fluctuations in supply and demand is crucial not just for stability, but also for affordability. And as more renewable sources come online, storage becomes even more
And we don’t have to look far to see BESS in action. On Long Island, Brookhaven recently approved two major battery storage projects that will add more than 300 megawatts of capacity to the grid. These facilities will store renewable energy when production is high and release it during peak usage — cutting costs, improving reliability and reducing emissions. As New York state accelerates its clean energy goals, battery storage projects like these will prove to be a critical tool for making our power system cleaner, smarter and more resilient. They also mean job creation and local investment, as the clean energy economy continues to grow.
Beyond environmental benefits, BESS has an economic upside. Without storage, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting working families and small business owners most. Battery storage helps keep costs predictable by reducing reliance on expensive “peaker” plants. And for high-tech industries like AI, data processing and advanced manufacturing, energy stability isn’t just a bonus — it’s a requirement for doing business. The long-term economic competitiveness of our region depends on
getting this right. Of course, safety must be top of mind. Modern battery storage systems are equipped with cutting-edge fire-prevention measures, modular designs and rigorous safety protocols. Proposed updates to fire codes will go even further, requiring comprehensive emergency planning and more frequent inspections. These systems aren’t just high-performing — they’re engineered to be safe and dependable, with oversight from both developers and local authorities.
If we want Long Island to stay competitive, battery storage must become a core part of our energy strategy. That means updating regulations to enable faster deployment, incentivizing private investment and supporting community engagement. Doing nothing is not an option. The longer we wait, the more vulnerable we become — not just to storms, but also to soaring costs and system failures. The future of energy here doesn’t hinge on simply generating more power — it depends on using the power we already have more wisely. Battery storage is the bridge between today’s strained grid and tomorrow’s resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. Let’s not wait for the next storm or the next blackout to act. The time is now.
Sammy Chu is chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council-Long Island Chapter and chief executive officer of Edgewise Energy.
Nassau has little to show for Blakeman’s big promises
transparency, and no explanation.
Just up the road from NCC, you’ll find the Uniondale Hub, where Blakeman unsuccessfully chased a casino license. Whether you supported or opposed it, you couldn’t help but notice that the pursuit was fraught. The first time it went through the Legislature, the process was so flawed that a court made him start over. The project, with his promises of jobs and tax revenues, finally fell through, and billions of dollars in promised economic development and opportunities for union workers disappeared with yet another failed attempt to develop the Hub.
accounting for how the money was used.
The same can be said of the handling of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. After major portions of Eisenhower Park were closed for months, and there was the promise of an economic windfall, all Nassau got in return (from what we can tell so far) is major disruptions to the park’s operations, questions about whether taxpayers made a dime and, once again, no accountability.
H e favors political theater over policies that will address our serious issues.
Worse yet, the Blakeman administration blocked the use of project labor agreements to build the temporary stadium, squandering an opportunity to boost the livelihoods of local workers.
world-class burn center and lifesaving drug detox facilities, fails, it won’t just be a health care catastrophe — it will also be an economic earthquake. Working families will lose access to care, and thousands of jobs in the medical field could vanish overnight. Finger-pointing does not suffice as a strategy.
And let’s not forget the fundamentals: Blakeman passed a county budget that was so out of balance that it violated generally accepted accounting principles, and Nassau’s fiscal monitor forced him to fix it. The county’s most recent capital infrastructure plan was stalled for months because of Blakeman’s inexplicable refusal to fund more than $1 million in grants for first responders in Democratic districts, adding political rancor where there should be none.
These are not the only things that have vanished under this administration. Remember Blakeman’s plan to use $10 million in federal coronavirus recovery funds to promote himself under the guise of the county’s 125th-anniversary celebration? While families struggled to get back on their feet after the pandemic, his administration concluded that the best use for a significant portion of those funds was gala banquets, golf outings, fireworks and parades. Yet many of these events never happened, and there is little
The disrespect for labor is further exemplified in the treatment of CSEA employees and retirees, the backbone of our county workforce. They were promised affordable health care in exchange for their service. Instead, Blakeman gutted their benefits.
Then there’s the future of Nassau University Medical Center. Instead of delivering on promises to save the hospital, the administration has installed political cronies and further deepened the crisis. If NUMC, a Level 1 trauma center with a
As someone who is fighting to make things better for our communities, it is profoundly frustrating to pick up the pieces after an administration that prioritizes political theater over implementing policies that will address the most serious issues facing our communities. Nassau County deserves better than disappearing headlines. We deserve leadership that delivers.
Seth Koslow, who represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District, is the Democratic candidate for county executive.
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There should be nothing but support for law enforcement
in recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department. I also spoke at a meeting of the Long Island Shields, which comprises retired police and law enforcement officers from New York City’s five boroughs as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties. And I attended a news conference with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, at which they announced the creation of a house of worship desk, and demonstrated how drones can be deployed within minutes of mass shootings at houses of worship to determine the precise location of the shooter.
I regularly attend NCPD briefings on possible terror threats on Long Island. This isn’t new for me, since for my final almost two decades in Congress after 9/11, both as chairman and as a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I worked very closely with the New York
The lessons of the Holocaust are for everyone opinions
Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah. It is the Hebrew word for catastrophe or disaster, and it is frequently used to refer to the Holocaust, the deliberate killing of six million Jews by the Nazi regime. While not all of us pause to formally recognize this event, it is a painful reminder of man’s inhumanity to man, and deserves to be observed every year.
I am very much aware of the need to pause to remember the Holocaust, because many members of my immediate family were either innocent victims of the Nazi killing machine or managed to escape the horror. Despite the fact that many of my aunts and uncles were Holocaust survivors, there was rarely any discussion about their experiences, because they were too painful to recount.
City and Nassau and Suffolk police departments on counterterrorism strategies and resources. Unfortunately, I was also in Congress during the summer of 2020, when we saw massive demonstrations against the police, a number of which turned violent, and the coordinated effort to “defund the police.” Tragically, I have also attended too many funerals of cops who have been shot and killed in the line of duty.
Too many people take the police for granted, or in some cases are even anti-police.
I say all this because too many people too often take the police for granted, or in some cases even join or support the anti-police movement, focusing on inappropriate actions taken by the smallest minority of police while ignoring that no one does more than the men and women in blue to safeguard all of us while respecting the rights of everyone regardless of race, creed or national origin — all while putting themselves at great risk.
While I understand why everyday people, who are busy trying to make a living and provide for their families, can overlook the outstanding work cops are doing to protect us 24/7, I have little tolerance for elected officials who enact laws or implement policies to tie the
hands of the police or, even worse, turn against them when it suits their political purposes. Support for police shouldn’t be subject to the shifting political winds. It is hypocritical to see politicians who, just a few years ago, were riding the “defund the police” bandwagon, or saying nothing in defense of the police, now shamelessly demanding more funding for more police. Similarly hypocritical are those legislators who hailed themselves for passing “bail reform” now claiming they never intended it to put more criminals back on the streets.
Recent elections have shown that everyday Americans are rallying for the police and supporting policies best described as pro-law and order. For instance, most observers, Democrats and Republicans alike, would agree that Anne Donnelly was elected Nassau County district attorney over her much more well known opponent, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, four years ago not just because of her decades-long career as a prosecutor, but because of Kaminsky’s previous outspoken support of cashless bail, which he unsuccessfully attempted to run away from during the campaign.
Similarly, the most obvious example of this growing pro-cop sentiment was Donald Trump’s election last fall. Trump ran on a clear pro-police, toughon-crime platform, moving many traditional Democrats to cross party lines to vote for him over the party they believed abandoned them.
I must admit that my support for the police is due in part to personal dealings I’ve had with members of law enforcement over the years, beginning with my father, who was in the NYPD for more than 30 years, and friends of mine who joined the NYPD and NCPD. There were also my close dealings with all levels of law enforcement — federal, state and local — in the years after 9/11, including the officers assigned to my security detail because of foreign and domestic threats against me.
But support for law enforcement must be based on more than personal or family friendships and relationships. Very basically, it is in all of our best interests to support the men and women who — often against the odds — put themselves at risk to protect our streets and communities. It’s also simply the right thing to do.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Those members of my family who were survivors were blessed to live long lives even though they suffered greatly during the war. A few lived into their 90s, and my grandma Sarah lived to be 100. Some might say that for them, long life was a blessing, but I believe it was a testament to their willingness to be living examples of what they had seen so that we didn’t forget their ordeal, or the millions who didn’t survive.
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Sarah never spoke of her confinement until her late 90s.
At this point, I choose to write about my grandmother and my aunt Irene. On a few rare occasions, they put aside their reticence to tell us something about the horrible past. In the case of Irene, she spoke of how she had been sent to a concentration camp, along with her mother and sister. When they got there, a German soldier directed her mother and sister to go to one area, and Irene to another. After that moment, she said, she never saw them again, because their fate was sealed. Grandma Sarah had another story, but she never spoke of her confinement
until her late 90s. We had been forced to put her in the Komanoff Pavilion, in Long Beach, due to her many physical needs. On the few occasions that we visited her, she told us that “they beat me last night.” She told us many other things that we knew she would never willingly reveal if she had control of her faculties. I share these stories out of my fear for where the world is going.
Recently there was an election in Germany. Before it, Vice President J.D. Vance decided to meet with the leaders of all of the nation’s political parties. He gave special support to the far right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party, which has strong pro-Nazi leanings. Its platform has frightened the country, and Europe in general. Vance made a plea for the party to be recognized as a partner in future governments. His visit was totally unnecessary, and sent a message to bigots around the world that their antisemitism has the approval of a White House occupant. We are currently hearing a great deal
of talk about antisemitism on college campuses as well as in the rest of America. Leaders of the Anti-Defamation League recently reported that there have been over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the horrific tragedy of Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023. It is believed to be the highest number of incidents ever recorded in a similar period since the ADL started tracking them in 1979.
History tells us that hate crimes don’t just single out one particular group. People of Italian, Irish, Chinese, Muslim and other backgrounds have suffered at the hands of wicked political leaders who strategically pick some group as their scapegoats. The observance of the Shoah is a stark reminder that, once again, these horror stories can be repeated, unless we are vigilant and willing to fight against hate in all forms. The forces of evil are always there waiting to strike, especially when we fail to ignore them.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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Your Board of Education needs your attention
oWn Long Island and across New York state, incumbent trustees and new candidates for school district boards of education have submitted their petitions and are now on the ballot on May 20, when residents go to the polls to vote on their school budgets and capital improvement referendums, and elect their trustees.
For the next two and a half weeks, the candidates will hold forums with residents and plant lawn signs across their communities in an effort to keep their names in voters’ minds, as well as their stances on the districts’ spending plans.
While elected positions from village trustee to state legislator might appear more important and larger in scope, the decisions that shape our daily lives are frequently made on those school boards. And, from voters’ perspective, lifeimpacting decisions about where they choose to live are more often than not made based on where their children will go to school.
Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.
For the 125 school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, boards of education, typically consisting of five to nine people, play a critical role in overseeing and shaping the educational system. Their responsibilities include creating a vision for the district, setting goals and
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establishing policies, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, and collaborating with administrators to help ensure the schools’ smooth operations. They must be accountable to the community, and offer regular, constructive public engagement.
Though trustees are volunteers, they are entrusted to guide the district and have a duty to represent their constituencies during their three-year terms. That includes being aware of, and understanding, the influence they wield.
All of the above are great reasons why you should care about your local school board: because its members represent the beating heart of civic responsibility, and because our schools deserve leadership that is not only competent and informed, but also reflective of and responsive to the communities they serve. Board trustees may have none of the glamour of state or national office holders, but the impact they have is often more immediate, and more personal. Their decisions don’t just affect students — they affect entire neighborhoods, in so many ways.
Residents have a responsibility to know who represents them and what those representatives stand for. That means researching school board candidates, attending their town halls, asking tough questions — making sure community concerns are heard — and judging the results with your vote. You can learn
Gillen’s ‘town hall’ wasn’t much of one
To the Editor:
U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen advertised a “Town Hall Meeting” on April 16. Sadly, it was nothing more than a performative press release with an audience. What a disappointment. and waste of her constituents’ time! A 30-minute presentation with no comments, feedback or questions from the audience.
While technically meeting the definition of a Q&A by reading pre-submitted — and perhaps prescreened — questions, Gillen answered them with superficial, pre-fabricated responses that, in some cases, matched exactly the column she wrote for the Heralds last month. We could have just stayed home and read our copy of the Herald!
Gillen told us why she chose which committees she wanted to serve on, her hope and plan to work in a bipartisan fashion, and her desire to reduce roadway deaths and dangers. She shared her reason for supporting the Laken Riley Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes, but when there was criticism from the audience, the person was removed by security.
more about candidates before elections, and then their effectiveness as trustees, each week in the Herald.
nal, someone and deserves is far more
And anyone can run for their local school board. You don’t need a background in teaching, or a master’s in education policy, or to be working in a profession that has anything to do with either one. What you do need is a commitment to fairness, a willingness to listen and a passion for serving your community by providing its children with the highest-quality education possible.
Public education needs leaders who understand the complexities of modern classrooms and the myriad challenges faced by working families who have kids in school, and public servants who put the needs of students above special interests. That leadership doesn’t have to come from somewhere else. It can come from you. We need more residents to step forward — not for the prestige of being a trustee, but for the purpose.
At a time when trust in institutions is fragile and divisions run deep, school boards offer a rare opportunity to focus on unity and progress, where politics can — and certainly should — take a backseat to the shared goal of improving children’s lives.
So let this be a call not only to vote, but also to get involved. Attend meetings. Volunteer to help with a school activity. Speak up — ask questions. And if you’re ready to lead, step up. Our children are depending on us.
What was never touched on was the elephant in the room, the reason so many people wanted to attend the meeting: We are in crisis in this country, our rights are being overridden, the Consti-
tution trampled. The current administration is committing illegal acts in our name, “disappearing” people and shipping them to foreign countries where our tax dollars are used to keep them
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Not all immigrants are criminals
when we hear the term “illegal immigrant,” it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that the individual is a criminal, someone who has broken the law, and deserves punishment. But the truth is far more nuanced. For many immigrants, coming to the United States without legal documentation isn’t an act of criminality, but an act of survival — an effort to escape violence, political persecution or a situation so dire that the only option is to flee.
As the child of immigrants who fled El Salvador during its civil war in the late 1980s, I have a perspective that is shaped by personal experience and an understanding of the deeper human motivations behind these decisions.
My parents, both from El Salvador, arrived in the U.S. with nothing but hope and fear for their lives. They
understood the risks they were taking by entering this country without legal documentation, but the alternative was staying in a country where the government was killing its own people.
El Salvador’s civil war, which began in 1979, was marked by brutal violence, corruption and ruthless repression. The Salvadoran government, heavily supported by U.S. military aid, waged war against leftist insurgents and civilians it accused of being sympathetic to them.
Fwasn’t just about seeking a better life; it was about survival. It was about fleeing a government that viewed its citizens as expendable.
or my parents, staying in El Salvador meant living in constant fear.
Throughout the conflict, military and paramilitary forces committed countless atrocities — massacres, forced disappearances and the destruction of entire villages. Thousands of innocent civilians were murdered or disappeared simply for being suspected of opposing the government.
For my parents, like many others, staying in El Salvador meant living in constant fear — fear of being killed, of losing loved ones, or of being caught in the crossfire of a war they had no part in starting. Their decision to leave
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detained without due process. Our confidential personal data is being taken by rogue invaders without any security clearance. Our Social Security, health care system and Medicaid are in grave danger. This was not addressed in Gillen’s “town hall.” The fear, concern and dissent were not acknowledged in any way.
While I guess we should be happy that at least there was a performance of a town hall, since so many legislators are totally ignoring their constituents, and in fact hiding from them, this event was barely better. She can and should do better!
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New chief program officer at United Cerebral Palsy-LI
To the Editor:
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island would like to introduce Robin Lane as the organization’s first-ever chief program officer.
A dedicated member of the UCP-LI family since 1993, Lane has over 35 years of experience providing services to people with disabilities.
“Robin’s career with UCP is a testament to her unwavering dedication, passion and leadership,” Colleen Crispino, president and CEO of UCP-LI, said. “Her promotion is not only well-deserved, but also a natural progression for someone who has made such a lasting impact on our organization and the people we serve.”
This is not to say that I support illegal immigration or that breaking the law should be excused. But I believe it’s essential to understand the perspective of those who make the difficult decision to flee their homeland. My parents did not come here to exploit the system or cause harm. They came to escape unimaginable violence, and to find a place where they could live without the constant threat of death.
My father eventually found work managing an apartment complex in Roslyn, contributing to society, paying taxes, and respecting the country that took him in, belying the false narrative that immigrants don’t pay taxes or contribute to the economy.
My parents’ story is far from unique. Not long ago, I met a mechanic who had fled Venezuela to escape violence — just as my father had decades earlier. Like
Lane began her journey with UCP-LI as a residential manager, and has held various leadership roles in the program, including associate director. Her most recent position was director of quality management and corporate compliance. In that role she had the responsibility for incident management, quality assurance and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
As chief program officer, Lane will oversee the planning, development, and management of all program areas, including adult day services, the Children’s Center, residential services, and a wide range of family support programs.
She will also serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, where she plays an integral role in strategic planning, systems development and program innovation.
“I am honored and excited to step into the role of chief program officer,” Lane said. “UCP has been my professional home for over three decades, and I am deeply committed to advancing our mission, supporting our dedicated staff, and continuing to provide the highest quality services to the individuals and families we serve.”
Lane earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University and a graduate degree from Stony Brook University.
For more information about UCP of Long Island and its programs, visit UCP-li. org.
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Community relations specialist, UCP of Long Island
the mechanic, my father was the only one in his family to leave, and he never got the chance to see his parents again. A few years ago, he and I stood at their graves for the first time — a painful reminder that the cost of leaving isn’t just physical, but deeply emotional and enduring. His journey wasn’t about breaking the law; it was about survival. It’s easy to forget that behind every “illegal immigrant” label is someone with a story, and usually with pain, sacrifice and hope for a better future. These people don’t come here to break the law. They come to escape the laws and systems that were oppressing them. And for every immigrant like my father or that mechanic, there are countless others who face the same impossible decision every day.
So, I ask: If you were living in a country where your government was killing its own people, where staying meant a likely death, would you remain and accept your fate, or would you flee in search of safety? Would you risk breaking the law for a chance at survival?
Hernesto Galdamez is editor of the Baldwin Herald.
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