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Dreaming of a white . . . Hanukkah? Residents of the Five Towns were treated to a snowy Hanukkah as the last flakes of an almost-winter storm fell on the first night of the eightday Jewish holiday. At right, Elysa Parker, of North Woodmere, displayed her menorah, with a botanical flourish as well as dreidels and gelt — chocolate coins — on Sunday.

the antisemitic incidents their constituents face,” he wrote in a news release. The summit welcomed more Lawrence Mayor Samuel Nahmias joined more than 200 than 60 guest speakers and other municipal leaders at the moderators. Participants had 2025 North American Mayors the opportunity to join panels Summit Against Antisemitism as well as formal and informal discussions focused in New Orleans earon real-world stratlier this month. egies for combating Hosted by the antisemitism on a Combat Antisemilocal level. They tism Movement explored how to creDec. 2-4, the event ate effective stratefamiliarized offigies to reduce cials at all levels of threats, and how to government with strengthen educathe skills to combat tion, security, acts of hate directreporting systems ed at their constituand community ents, from orditrust while addressnances and crisis ing hate and discommunication crimination more guidance to law broadly. enforcement trainNahmias exing and communitySAmuel NAHmIAS plained that the building strategies. conference illumiNahmias, who Lawrence mayor nated the need for a was recently honunified front ored by the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance against antisemitism, which Center of Nassau County, in can damage communities if not Glen Cove, for his commitment dealt with effectively. “Antisemitism is a persisto community and justice, noted the impact of the confer- tent, destructive force,” he said ence. “I learned from col- in a statement. “Hatred aimed leagues across government at Jews or Israel eventually about the diverse and meaning- expands to target other minoriful ways they are addressing Continued on page 14

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Town of Hempstead settles years-long Woodmere Club suit By melISSA BeRmAN mberman@liherald.com

stead Town Board meeting on Dec. 9, when officials said the agreement strikes a balance between protecting the character of the communities surrounding the club and avoiding costly litigation that could have resulted in a far larger development. “This settlement is a home run for open space in the Town of Hempstead,” Brian Devine, the town’s director of communications, wrote in an email. “Furthermore, (it) puts an end to needless and costly litigation, all while simultaneously securing community benefit funds for the sur-

After six years of litigation, zoning disputes and community opposition, the Town of Hempstead has reached a settlement with developers Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss, owners of the Woodmere Club, that clears the way for construction of more than 150 age-restricted apartments on the club’s property — bringing an end to one of the most contentious land-use battles in the Five Towns in recent memory. The settlement was 2025-26 finalized atHIGH the HempSCHOOL

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HAFTR High School athletes attend the Auburn experience By MELISSA BERMAN More than 100 Jewish high school students from across the country, including a delegation from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School, took part in a three-day leadership and cultural exchange program at Auburn University, in Alabama. The trip was organized by Athletes For Israel, a nonprofit organization that uses sports and athletic leadership to foster education, Jewish pride and community engagement. From Nov. 17 to 19, students from HAFTR’s girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams toured Auburn University’s athletic facilities and met with Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl and head coach Steven Pearl. Seniors Olivia Weinrib and Mathew Vaysman have both been playing basketball since they were little and throughout their HAFTR career. “We went to Auburn to experience what the Jewish life is around there,” Vaysman said. “We’re very grateful to Bruce Pearl for making this experience possible.” Vaysman was the all-star player of the Auburn Invitational Athletes for Israel Experience and recommends basketball for all kids growing up. “Basketball is a way to have fun with my friends and become part of a team that could last a long time,” he said.

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Students in HAFTR’s girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams toured Auburn University through Athletes for Israel, on Nov. 17 to 19. “Growing up with the same guys on the team and forming a connection with them has allowed me to make many connections.” The group attended Auburn men’s and women’s basketball games against Jackson State and Georgia State and spoke with players from both teams about athletics, leadership and campus life. Weinrib said her favorite part of the trip was watching practice and seeing how everything is run from the inside. “On the last night we went to a game,” she said. “It was cool to see the atmosphere in the school.” Weinrib was the first recipient of the

Bruce Pearl Impact Award for her involvement in raising awareness for Israel. “Basketball is a way of bringing people together,” Weinrib said. “Not only do you make friends with the people on your team, but on tournaments you hang out with other teams because of the sport.” One highlight of the weekend was “Bagels with Bruce,” a discussion hosted in partnership with Auburn Hillel, where Bruce Pearl spoke with students about leadership, identity and advocacy. Pearl, who has been outspoken on issues affecting the Jewish community, answered students’ questions and shared his experi-

ences as a coach and public figure. Daniel Posner, chairman and founder of Athletes For Israel, said the Auburn visit highlighted how sports can serve as a platform for leadership development and community engagement. “Over three days, students built relationships, participated in service, and connected with leaders who emphasize pride, resilience and responsibility,” Posner said. He started Athletes for Israel six years ago and knew they needed to reach hundreds of millions of people who are miseducated on Israel. “I thought the best way to do that was through something that bridges the gap and that’s through sports,” he said. “Sports is something that enables you to get beyond that echo chamber and it doesn’t matter your religion or skin color. It unifies people and bridges gaps.” Beyond athletics, the program emphasized service and connection. Students participated in local community service projects, including packing food and supply boxes for people experiencing homelessness, spending time with children with special needs, and supporting area nonprofit organizations. “The goal for the Auburn experience is not about playing basketball,” Posner said. “It’s about learning and being educated about how to be an activist for Israel. It’s about leadership and how do we connect to people outside our small bubble through sports.”

Ogden holiday party jumpstarts Hewlett-Woodmere festivities By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Held indoors due to extreme temperatures, Ogden Elementary students and their families found the warmth on Dec. 9 for a night of holiday fun, including a light show and interactive activities. Placed in charge of organizing the event, PTA President Kristina Aronshtein explained that her favorite part is bringing the whole community together. “Its an opportunity to represent all the holidays for the kids that attend Ogden,” she said. “It’s not just for one holiday. It’s for winter as a whole.” The night kicked off with a mini light show, which took place in the school’s gymnasium. Winter-themed inflatable decorations – snowmen, reindeer, and Santa – and signs with holiday-themed messages littered the path. In the school’s auditorium, students enjoyed the holidays with hot chocolate and a cookie decorating station. Children displayed their creative skills with frosting, sprinkles, and Hershey Kisses. The Hewlett High School Theater Department performed a skit titled “Sneezie the Snowman,” in which a snowman attempting to warm up on the holidays melts after drinking some hot chocolate. Students took advantage of the decorative strips of paper on the walls, giving them an opportunity to write messages on the school walls

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Ogden families like Giselle Kanfer, left, Masha Naboka and Skylar Kanfer enjoyed a night under the lights at this year’s holiday party.

The holiday party included a mini light show—an experience mirroring the popular dive-thru light shows

“It was very interesting to watch,” Principal Nicola Lynch said. “A lot of them are writing very positive messages about how much they love their school.” During the holiday season, students had the opportunity to embark on a cultural project. Tasked with discovering more about their family history, students partnered up with fellow classmates, as well as members of other classes to share their findings. “It was amazing that students found they could connect with different students that they never met before based on

their similarities of their culture,” Lynch said. Also as part of the winter festivities, Ogden will welcome the High School Music Department for their “chorale tour,” singing familiar holiday tunes. Families had the opportunity to sign up for $20, and walk-ins were accepted for an additional $5. The money will go toward future events at the school as they look to further fun opportunities for students. Both Aronshtein and Lynch, who began serving the Ogden community in

their respective roles before 2024, see the opportunity as a community builder. Aronshtein, whose children are in the Hewlett-Woodmere school system, said the moment meant “a lot for her” saying the opportunity to host the event was “not just for [her] kids, but for their friends and the entire community.” “The holiday lights is a long standing tradition at Ogden. Its something that brings our community together,” Lynch said. “No matter what holiday you celebrate, you are able to come here and feel like its home.”

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restrictions. Those plans drew fierce opposition from area homeowners, who cited traffic congestion, the potential strain on infrastructure and the loss of open space. Paris Popack, a community activist and former Lawrence trustee, questioned Nahmias about the settlement at the village board meeting on Dec. 11, and noted environmental factors that she said should have been accounted for. “I want the village to be aware of what was suggested by an urban planner concerning the environmental impact,” Popack said. “It’s really important that these things were taken into consideration. I don’t know if they were before they passed everything.” An environmental impact statement should have been completed, she added, before the settlement was approved. “Testing all the traffic that’s going to come out of our parallel roads in our neighborhood should have been done as well,” Popack said. The debate over developing the Woodmere Club property has dominated public meetings for years, with residents packing hearing rooms and organizing opposition groups. Many argued that the club had long served as a buffer of green space, and said they worried that residential development would permanently alter the neighborhood’s character. At the meeting approving the settlement, reactions were mixed. “We fought this for years,” Woodmere resident Susan Feldman said. “I still don’t like it, but I understand why the town felt boxed in.” Others were more critical, arguing that the town should have continued to fight the lawsuit. “This is a loss for the community,” Cedarhurst resident Michael Levine said. “Once you build apartments, you can’t take that back.” Supporters of the agreement pointed to the growing need for senior housing in Nassau County, particularly in the Five Towns, where longtime residents often find few options for downsizing without leaving the area. “This allows seniors to stay near their families, synagogues and familiar neighborhoods,” Lawrence resident Rachel Stein said. “That matters.”

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Hofstra’s women’s basketball team is looking to build off a 14-win season which marked the most victories for the program in nearly a decade. The Pride went 14-16 overall and 9-9 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) to finish eighth in the 14-team conference after being picked to place 12th. Hofstra returned eight players from the breakthrough season in which the Pride achieved their highest win total since going 25-9 in the 2015-2016 campaign and are looking to continue that winning mindset this winter. “Ging into this year we were really excited because we have a really talented bunch,” said sixth-year head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson. “The returners want more as they had a taste of it last year and ran out of gas down the stretch.” Senior guard Chloe Sterling, who missed the end of last season with a knee injury, gives the Pride an offensive boost this winter leading the team in scoring with 13 points per game prior to being sidelined in February. Sterling made her season debut on Dec. 6 with 11 points in a 67-46 home loss to Fordham. The Pride also brought back senior guard Emma Von Essen, a Rockville Centre native who averaged 10.9 points per game as a junior. The Long Island Lutheran product has proven to be a three-point threat throughout her Hofstra career and sank her 200th career shot from beyond the arc at the end of last season. “Her leadership has been great this year,” said Santos Atkinson of Von Essen. “She has led by example in things that we want to be able to do culturally and establishing our standards and expectations. Hofstra has gotten a boost with the addition of SMU transfer Sandra Magolico, who is averaging more than 10 points per game despite battling some injuries. The 6-1 forward from Spain recorded 25 points and 13 rebounds in a 73-66 win at Yale on Nov. 11.

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Senior Alarice Gooden, left, is the Pride’s starting point guard. The Pride boast a number of offensive weapons as evident by an 80-44 win against Marywood on Dec. 10 where four players reached double figures led by sophomore guard Ema Karim, a Portugal native, who posted a career-high 15 points along with four assists. The Marywood blowout victory also featured 11 points apiece from Sterling and Von Essen. Senior point guard Alarice Goode, a Brampton, Ontario native, tallied 11 points while senior Deivejon Harris nearly cracked double digits with nine points. “We have the talent and it’s about us just being able to put it together,” Santos Atkinson said. “We’re still trying to figure out our identity because we haven’t had everyone out there together due to injuries.” Freshman forward Olivia VanPatten, who shined at St. George’s School in Rhode Island, has also shown offensive potential early in the season netting

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Sandra Magolico, a transfer from SMU, had 25 points and 11 rebounds in Hofstra’s Nov. 11 win over Yale. eight points in a 95-38 loss to then seventh-ranked Maryland on Thanksgiving Day in Puerto Rico. Santos Atkinson organized a rigorous non-conference schedule that kicked off with a season-opening 83-48 loss at ACC foe Miami and saw the Pride take on Big Ten power and seventh-ranked Maryland. The Pride will close the non-league on Dec. 28 at Kentucky, who was ranked 15th in the nation in mid-December.

The home CAA schedule commences on Jan. 9 against Towson at 6 p.m. followed a week later when Hofstra hosts Long Island rival Stony Brook on Jan. 16 for another 6 p.m. tipoff. The Pride were picked to finish ninth in the 14-team conference in a preseason coaches poll. “I think the conference season is going to be as it is every year, anybody’s game for that championship, “ Santos Atkinson said. “It’s going to be a fight.”

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Nassau County fire officials and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center are reminding community members to prioritize fire safety during the holiday season. County firefighters demonstrated the dangers of an untreated Christmas tree during a live fire demonstration at the Nassau County Vocational Education and Extension Board Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage on Dec. 9. The demonstration made clear how quickly a home can go from festive to heavily damaged, with a Christmas tree fire completely consuming a room in just one minute. Paul Wilders, chief of the academy, spoke about the importance of fire safety — and for Wilders, these demonstrations hit close to home. In 2001 he lost his mother’s home, where he grew up, as the result of a Christmas tree fire caused by their cat. “After 49 years, my mother’s house burned to the ground,” he told the Herald. “If it can happen to me and happen to my family, it happens to anybody out there.” “We do our best to prepare first responders, but this demonstration is aimed at the public,” Wilders said. “As beautiful and festive as the holidays are, tragedies can happen if we’re not vigilant.” Joining Wilders at the event were Alana Petrocelli, the center’s executive director; John Rottkamp, executive director of Nassau County VEEB; Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro; and others. “We don’t want any accidents in our homes, especially as holiday decorations go up,” Petrocelli said. “It’s important to be mindful of the wires you’re using, avoid overloading electrical outlets, and make sure your tree and decorations don’t block exits.”

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Paul Wilders welcomed those who watched the holiday tree burn at the Nassau County Vocational Education and Extension Board Fire Service Academy with John Rottkamp, far left, VEEB’s executive director; Alana Petrocelli, the center’s executive director; Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro; VEEB Director Ray Maguire; Nick Corrado, captain at the Nassau County fire marshal’s office; and Rob Leonard, of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York. The demonstration featured a live Christmas tree, presents and furniture set up in the academy’s burn building, which were set ablaze to show how quickly fire can spread. Firefighters Josiah Reed and Alex Thompson extinguished the flames. Fire officials emphasized the need for working smoke detectors and fire safety precautions not only during the holidays, but throughout the year. “If people take proper precautions and make sure they water their tree — if they want to use a synthetic tree, obviously that’s a better option, but smoke alarms are the main thing that we try to push,” Capt. Nick Corrado, of the fire marshal’s office, told the Herald.

Fire departments respond to hundreds of home fires caused by Christmas trees, and between 2016 and 2020, the U.S. recorded two civilian deaths, 11 civilian injuries and $12 million in property damages. “Most people don’t think about it every day, and that’s when accidents, unfortunately, do occur,” Petrocelli said. “But during the holiday season, we have lots of decorations up. We’re putting things in different places, we’re plugging things into different outlets that we maybe don’t use. So we need to be conscious of safety while we’re decorating as well.” For more information on the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center, visit NCFireMuseum.org.

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As Jewish communities around the world prepared to light the first candles of Hanukkah, a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia, cast a shadow over the holiday, leaving 15 people dead and at least 32 injured, including a relative of a Rabbi Zalman Wolowik of the Chabad of the Five Towns, who remains in critical condition. The attack, which targeted members of the Jewish community, sent shockwaves through synagogues and Jewish institutions internationally, prompting vigils, prayers and renewed calls for unity and resilience as Hanukkah began. The tragedy struck close to home for some in the Five Towns. “I am very saddened by the horrific terrorist attack murdering 15 innocent victims and injuring 32,” Wolowik said. “Including my cousin, who is fighting for his life. We pray for all the injured to have a full, miraculous recovery. Our hearts go out to the affected families and the community in Sydney, Australia.” He emphasized that the message of Hanukkah — the triumph of light over darkness — takes on heightened meaning in moments of tragedy. “We are taught that we are all one unit,” he said. “We will not only stay strong, but we will live the message of Chanukah: that light prevails over darkness. Every day we add an additional candle, lighting up the darkness.” Local rabbis across Nassau County and the Five Towns urged residents not to retreat in fear, but to respond through public celebration, faith and community engagement.

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“Darkness will not win,” Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim of the Chabad of Hewlett said. “We will celebrate Chanukah. We respond with more light. Be a Maccabee.” Those killed ranged in age and background and included community members who had gathered in what was meant to be a safe, communal space. Officials have not yet released all of the victims’ names, pending family notifications, but Jewish leaders confirmed that among the dead was a rabbi widely known for his outreach and dedication to community service. Several of the injured remain hospitalized, some in critical condition. Community menorah lightings and Hanukkah events are continuing as planned, with additional security measures in place. Wolowik said these gatherings are intended not only as celebrations, but as statements of Jewish pride and perseverance. “With the Chanukah holiday beginning we hold profound sadness and deep pain in our hearts as we stand in solidarity with the Australian Jewish community,” Rabbi Galina Makaveyev of Temple Israel of Lawrence wrote in a statement. “When we light the candles of the chanukiyah, the flames inspire us that even in darkness, our response must be courage, commitment and pride.” Wolowik also expressed gratitude to county and town officials and law enforcement for heightened security efforts, while reaffirming hope that the holiday’s message will resonate far beyond this moment. “We pray that very soon darkness will be transformed into ultimate light,” Wolowik added. “Beginning with the holiday of Chanukah.”

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The Holy Roamin’ Carolers perform a variety of Christmas hits at the annual Rock Hall Museum Colonial America themed holiday celebration.

Colonial American celebration at Rock Hall Residents in the Five Towns and Town of Hempstead attended the annual Colonial America themed holiday celebration at Rock Hall Museum. The historic estate welcomed guests on Dec. 7 to experience how the Martin family celebrated the New Year with friends and family. The museum is adorned with greenery, garland, holly, red berries and will be lit exclusively by candlelight. Decorations will be up until Jan. 4. This year, the Holy Roamin’ Carolers provided entertainment with holiday songs and caroling in the halls of the museum. Along with holiday festivities, cookie decorating, face painting and children’s activities. Amy Vacchio, museum director said the house looks fantastic candlelit and that it’s a pretty way to see Rock Hall. “It’s like out of a picture,” she said. “It’s like a step back in time, it’s wonderful. Between the sounds, lights, colors and the season it’s just so pretty.” — Melissa Berman

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Father-daughter artist duo Heather, front left and Charles Fazzino with Central Galleries owner Jeff Beja, back left and his son Alex at the store’s cocktail reception and book signing.

Father-daughter artist duo at Central Galleries Central Galleries held cocktail reception and book signing for the famous 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino and his daughter, Heather. Residents had the opportunity to interact with Charles and Heather, have artwork signed and view original paintings, sculptures and limited edition 3-D serigraph constructions. The duo was at Central Galleries on Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. They will be exhibiting their artwork through January. As a community staple for 40 years, Central Galleries is home to the largest selection in the world with over 160 pieces. “We’ve been selling Charles Fazzino’s artwork for over 30 years,” said Jeff Beja, owner of Central Galleries. “He’s the leading pop artist alive today in the whole country. His artwork is sold internationally in over 20 countries.” — Melissa Berman

Tina Cucinotta, left, watches as Charles Fazzino personalizes her painting. Michelle Katz shows off her newly purchased 3-D painting created by Charles Fazzino, on Dec. 6.

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USB flash drive. “The world would be markedly less advanced without Israel’s ingenuity and collaboration,” Nahmias wrote. “Instead of turning our backs, we should recognize and support the immense value Israel brings to the international community.” Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, who joined Nahmias at the summit, said, “(This) kind of teamwork is exactly what municipal leaders need.” “The discussions at the Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism were honest, raw and focused on the real problems local leaders encounter daily,” Ferretti wrote in a statement. “(I) proudly attended the summit and joined in conversations about working together, stopping antisemitism before it starts, and using practical ideas to make our communities safer.” The Combat Antisemitism Movement is a global coalition of more than 700 partner organizations and 4 million people, according to its website, unified in the common mission to fight “the world’s oldest hatred.” Its members, who represent a diverse array of religious, political and cultural backgrounds, act collaboratively to build a better future, free of bigotry, for Jews and all humanity. Summit attendees become part of the movement’s year-round municipal network, with access to resources like the Municipal Antisemitism Action Index to measure the impact of their efforts to create safer, stronger communities. “We must continue to bridge divides, strengthen communication and act with empathy and solidarity,” Nahmias wrote. “Through unity, vigilance, and a commitment to our shared humanity, we can confront antisemitism in all its forms and ensure our communities remain safe, inclusive, and resilient.”

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hat would you do with the chance to operate your own business? Most people wouldn’t pass up the opportunity. But 35 students at Lawrence High School did exactly that by creating a topselling cyber security company through their Virtual Enterprise class. For the past few months, students have been developing their own company, Tornado Watch. The business is entirely student-run and focuses on cyber security, offering a variety of protection plans designed to stop online attacks before they happen. These threats include password breaches, ransom ware, phishing schemes, denial-of-service attacks, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Tornado Watch protects customers from these risks by using cloud-based ndre security software. Cyber attacks are a growing problem that often goes unnoticed until damage is already done. In the past year alone, cybercrime reportedly caused an estimated $10.5 trillion in damages, with about 859,000 complaints filed related to cyber attacks. These numbers highlight how serious online security has become for both individuals and businesses. “Cybersecurity is an important service right now,” said team member Tevin. “We live in a technological age where online security is a vulnerability, and cyber security helps protect people’s privacy while preventing an ever-evolving wave of cyber attacks.” The company operates across two class periods, with students working five days a week during 90-minute sessions. Each day, students take on different responsibilities, including bookkeeping, negotiating contracts, and creating marketing promotions. An administrative team helps oversee daily operations to keep the business running smoothly. When asked what word summarizes

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ot Wheels fans, buckle up — it’s about to get loud and crazy at Nassau Coliseum shortly. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is back with its wild glowing spectacle, Jan. 17-18, introducing spectators to its newest vehicle: Rhinomite. Following the tour’s success this year, the production is set to debut the rhino-themed truck as part of an expanded slate of stunts and performances for the 2026 season. Audiences can expect new, high-intensity action from the Hot Wheels lineup, including the first no-handed front flip by the FMX riders, when the tour makes • Jan. 17-18, times vary its final appearance in • Tickets start at $48.80, $30.05 Uniondale. children (also me +3 ticket Witness the raw offer $39.45); available at ticketmaster.com and power of these epic hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com machines when the • Nassau Coliseum, Hempstead iconic Hot Wheels toy Tpke., Uniondale vehicles transform into unstoppable monster trucks for this “Glow-N-Fire” competition. As the arena darkens for the glow-in-the-dark effect, each truck revs up with its unique LED lights. Pyrotechnic effects light up the arena, adding even more intensity to the stunts. The action unfolds through four signature competitions: the wheelie challenge, the donut, the long jump and the freestyle finale. Together, the components determine the ultimate holder of the Champions Cup. This format allows fans to follow the action closely and see how each truck performs across a variety of challenges, adding a competitive edge to the entertaining experience. At the center of the excitement is Rhinomite, a truck designed to charge “horn-first” into the lineup with its dynamic, high-impact personality. Along with its striking appearance, Rhinomite will showcase a set of stunts tailored specifically for its debut.

According to its driver Kellen Williams, Rhinomite offers something entirely new to the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks universe. “The tool that I have against everybody else is I have a real mighty front horn that I’m going to use to bash the competition,” he says. Besides Rhinomite, fans can expect several new technical elements in this edition of the show, including that groundbreaking no-handed flip. Returning FMX rider Koltin Polinsky is excited to debut this trick for Long Island audiences. “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is all about pushing the limits, and this stop is going to be one of our wildest yet,” he declares. Thoroughly enjoyed by dedicated fans and newcomers alike, the show blends competitive action with immersive visual elements that engage all ages. A major part of the appeal is Glow-N-Fire’s signature darkened arena setting, where glowing trucks, dramatic lighting and special effects give the show a special edge with electrifying visuals. Arena lights are dimmed at the start, allowing the trucks to glow. After intermission, the show shifts into its fiery segment, highlighting the “fire” element that gives Glow-N-Fire its name. The production’s popularity has grown in part because of its consistent engagement with fans, particularly younger audiences experiencing monster trucks for the first time. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live continues to distinguish itself from other monster truck shows on the circuit with its unique characteristics, such as appearing in smaller venues. “We are very fan-oriented and bring them into the show,” Williams says. “The fans announce the scores a lot of times and we also do toy giveaways. Our shows are mainly geared towards smaller children. However, everybody enjoys it. Children especially love watching the trucks crush cars and the dinosaur-themed elements.” Opportunities to go behind the action add to the spectacle. At the Pre-Show Party, held twoand-a-half hours prior to every performance, get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels behemoths on the arena floor. Meet favorite drivers and performers. With the mix of innovative stunts, high-energy performances and interactive fan experiences, this promises to be more than just a show — it’s an immersive event. The debut of Rhinomite adds an extra layer of excitement, while thrilling car-crushing trucks, dinosaurs and jaw-dropping FMX stunts keep the audience fully involved from start to finish. Fans can expect an unforgettable, actionpacked experience that celebrates the Hot Wheels legacy and leaves everyone with lasting memories of speed, power and fun. Courtesy Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

FMX rider Koltin Polinsky is sure to thril fans with his no-handed front flip. He’s joined by many Hot Wheels favorites in a display of exciting car-crunching feats as they fly more than 35 feet in the air. Plus, the fiery Skelesaurus roars into the arena ready to “chomp,” as everyone awaits the debut of Rhinomite.

Beloved holiday tunes are combined with a musical cabaret in a joyous over-the-top spectacle at the Madison Theatre. The cast of 41 performers enthusiastically share all the delights of the season in this remarkable show, created by Artistic Director Angelo Fraboni. The cast includes Molloy’s CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory students, Broadway performers Kevin Bernard and Christina DeCicco, with local children. Their energy shines throughout the 90-minute show that tells of a young girl who has lost the Christmas spirit. Family and friends help reignite her love for the holidays.Timeless songs are brought to life in joyful arrangements, accompanied by a lively band..This captivating theatrical experience that brings the spirit of the season to life with energetic dancing and well known pop culture references.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 18-19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 20, 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 21, 3 p.m. $40-$60. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444.

‘Rockin’ the Holidays’ with The Rascals If you’re humming holiday tunes and craving a little rock ‘n’ roll spirit, here’s your chance to celebrate in timeless style. Rockin’ the Holidays brings The Rascals back to the stage — joined by special guests John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band — for a concert packed with energy, nostalgia and chart-topping hits.Two of The Rascals’ founding members, Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, reunite for this festive performance, fueled by a deep love for their fans and the enduring power of their music. With accolades that include induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, The Rascals remain icons of American rock and the deﬁning sound of 1960s blue-eyed soul. Their legacy shines through 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 singles and three No. 1 classics — among them “Groovin’,” “People Got to Be Free” and “Good Lovin’.” Expect all the favorites, plus holiday ﬂair and those warm, soulful harmonies.

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LuminoCity is back at Eisenhower Park. Walk through a winter wonderland. Timed admission fee.

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Join professor Mira Sennett at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library to discuss Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” Set in a future world where television rules minds and firemen burn books, this classic is more relevant than ever before.

‘Home for the Holidays’ Pet Adoption There’s no better time to adopt a new pet than during “Home for the Holidays’ at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. All adoption fees are waived and include free spaying/neutering, vaccinations and micro-chipping. Preview the cats and dogs online at Hempsteadny.gov/179/animalshelter.

• Where: 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh • Time: Ongoing, through Jan. 4. • Contact: (516) 785-5220

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Nassau County Museum of Art invites visitors into a world where reality is uncertain, dreams take shape, and the line between fact and imagination disappears. From dreamlike landscapes and uncanny portraits to images so exact they look like photographs, works in “Real, Surreal, and Photoreal” challenge what we see and what we believe. This exhibit explores how artists across generations have reimagined “the real” in strikingly different ways. Works from both American and European artists are featured. On view through March 8. • Where: 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor • Time: Ongoing • Contact: nassaumuseum.org or (516) 484-9337

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‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical’

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back this delightful production, based on Mo Willems’ awardwinning “Pigeon” picture books. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party. It’s not easy being the Pigeon — you never get to do anything. But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird can do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, this show is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

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Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in “A Celebration of the Mighty Zep,” on the Paramount stage. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Led Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on Led Zeppelin’s pivotal early years. They touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO’s approach to performance of this • Where: The Paramount, 370 hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the New York Ave., Huntington classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years • Time: 8 p.m.; also Dec. 27 from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliche as it • Contact: ticketmaster.com sounds, their music is timeless.” $92, $49.25, $60.25. or paramountny.com • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also Dec. 20, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Dec. 21, 2:15 p.m.; also Dec. 29-30 • Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

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Step back in time at Old Bethpage Village Restoration for some holiday fun. Experience a rare evening visit to the village in winter. Enjoy 19th-century musical entertainment, hot drinks, and festive activities as you stroll through a village ablaze with light, with candles glowing in the windows of homes and buildings. It will be an enchanting evening to live in your memory. $15, $12 seniors and children 5-12. • Where: 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage • Time: 5-9:30 p.m., also Dec. 20-23, Dec. 26-29 • Contact: oldbethpagevillagerestoration. org or call (516) 572-8409

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Holiday at Westbury House

Celebrate the holiday season at Old Westbury

Gardens during the final weekend of the timeless holiday tradition. Step inside Westbury House and experience the magic of Christmas past with rooms beautifully decorated in period style and filled with festive cheer. Stroll through the gardens, enjoy holiday treats like cookies and warm cider, and don’t miss a special visit from Santa himself. $18, $15 seniors (62+) and full-time students, $8 children (ages 7–17), free 6 and under and members. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Dec. 21 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

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Retro 69: Woodstock Revival

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library hosts the Woodstock tribute band. The band performs its show in the same order as the 1969 festival, bringing us songs from Havens through Hendrix. • Where: 1125 Broadway, Hewlett • Time: 2 p.m. • Contact: hwpl.org or (516) 374-1967

Las Posadas Poinsettias

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to celebrating Las Posadas. Las Posadas is a popular tradition in Mexico and parts of Latin America. Llearn about the story of La flor de Nochebuena and the significance of poinsettias during this holiday season. Make your own paper flower pinwheel to take home, at the drop-in program. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 1-3 p.m. • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

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Make a Memory Book!

Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes all to a special program Interview your grandparent or another special adult in your life and collect their stories. Ask them fun questions like what games they played as a kid, their favorite food, or a special memory from school. Write down their answers, draw pictures, and decorate. Put it all together in your very own Memory Book. It’s a treasure to keep forever to remember their stories and share with your family. This is a drop-in activity. • Where: Museum Row, Garden City • Time: 1-4 p.m.; also Dec. 27-Dec. 30 • Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800

Chanukah menorah lighting glow night

Join the Chabad of the Five Towns and the Village of Cedarhurst for lighting the menorah on the eighth night of Chanukah at Andrew J. Parise Park. • Where: 235 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst • Time: 5 p.m. • Contact: (516) 295-5770

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, Plaintiff AGAINST ELLIOT RINDENOW, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 15, 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 January 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 770 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York, Section 39, Block 197, Lot 72, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 76, and Section 39, Block 197, Lot 82. Approximate amount of judgment $1,428,888.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to prov isions of filed Judgment Index #006374/2009. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee, David S. Zeidman, Esq., will be accepted for the downpayment. No endorsed or third party checks, or cash will be accepted. David S. Zeidman, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-143727 87829 157009 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, ELIZON MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST I, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OWNER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. KELVIN GALLOWAY A/K/A KELVIN A. GALLOWAY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Order Amending Caption duly entered on April 16, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public

auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 25 Clinton Avenue a/k/a 25 Clinton Street, Inwood, NY 11096. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 63 and Lot 195. The approximate amount of judgment is $178,063.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600972/2023. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Vallely Mitola Ryan PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 157075

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU. MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff -againstBENJAMIN RINGEL, YAEL RINGEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 25, 2019 and entered on January 28, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Washington Avenue (Craft Avenue), distant 177.80 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Washington Avenue and the southerly side of Broadway; RUNNING THENCE Westerly on a line at right angles to Washington Avenue, 217.81 feet to land formerly belonging to the heirs of Gilbert Craft, deceased, at a point 210.7 feet southerly from

Broadway as measured along said formerly of Craft; THENCE Southerly along said Craft’s land, 150.20 feet; THENCE Easterly, 225 feet 46 feet to Washington Avenue at a point 150 feet southerly from the point or place of BEGINNING; THENCE Northerly along Washington Avenue, 150 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Section: 41 Block: 87 Lot: 23 Said premises known as 15 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY Approximate amount of lien $626,230.81 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 1482/2017. LAURIE HORZ, ESQ., Referee Law Office of Mark L. Cortegiano, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 65 12 69th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 {* NASSAU HER*} 156995

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. WEBSTER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff -againstMADELINE WILLIG; JOSEPH WILLIG, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Barnard Avenue, distant 553 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Barnard Avenue with the northerly side of Ibsen Street; being a plot 100 feet by 73 feet by 100 feet by 73 feet. Section: 39 Block: 162 Lot: 96 Said premises known as 562 BARNARD AVE, WOODMERE, NY 11598 Approximate amount of lien $181,086.61 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 614214/2017. BRIAN J. DAVIS, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8888.048 {* NASSAU HER*} 156997

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: K2 Ethics, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 05/25/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 231 Polo Lane Lawrence, NY 11559 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 157016 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HANOVER COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff against YAFA PINKHASOVA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 11, 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 January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 36 Trinity Place, Hewlett, NY 11557. Sec 41. Block 9 Lot 46. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Hewlett, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,020,079.79 plus interest, fees, and

costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606955/2022. 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.” Steven E Losquadro, Esq., Referee File # HNBNY001 157253 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HANOVER COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff against YAFA PINKHASOVA, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 11, 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 January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 36 Trinity Place, Hewlett, NY 11557. Sec 41. Block 9 Lot 46. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Hewlett, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,020,079.79 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 606955/2022. 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.” Steven E Losquadro, Esq., Referee File # HNBNY001 157167 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Please take notice that the Organizational Meeting for the year 2026 of Meadowmere Fire District will be held on January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Meadowmere Firehouse, 14 Meyer Avenue, Lawrence, New York. This notification is being made pursuant to the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York. Susan Lund Secretary Meadowmere Fire District 157350 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT BAY PARK Legal Notice PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE VILLAGE BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Bay Park will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, in relation to the tentative budget of Hewlett Bay Park for the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2027, a copy of which is available at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. No compensation is proposed to be paid to any member of the Board of Trustees. At such public hearing citizens and persons interested will have an opportunity to be heard. Any such 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. Michelle Blandino Village Clerk Dated: December 18, 2025 157352 LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 1093-2025 Adopted: December 9, 2025 Senior Councilmember Goosby offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1084-2025, adopted November 18, 2025, a public hearing was duly held on the 9th day of December 2025, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: EAST ATLANTIC BEACH

OSWEGO AVENUE east side, starting at a point 146 feet north of the north curbline of Beech Street, north for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-429/25) ELMONT HILLSBORO AVENUE west side, starting at a point 260 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-546/25) CHELSEA STREET north side, starting at a point 79 feet east of a point opposite the southeast curbline of Hendrickson Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-508/25) REMSEN STREET - west side, starting at a point 25 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 19 feet. (TH-471/25) STERLING ROAD - west side, starting at a point 114 feet north of the north curbline of 106th Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-505/25) INWOOD ROGER AVENUE - north side, starting at a point 28 feet east of the east curbline of Elm Road, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-528/25) LEVITTOWN FAMILY LANE - west side, starting at a point 360 feet south of the south curbline of Horn Lane, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-539/25) ROOSEVELT GORMLEY AVENUE north side, starting at a point 396 feet east of the east curbline of Babylon Turnpike, east for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-475/25) RONALD PLACE - west side, starting at a point 103 feet south of the south curbline of East Fulton Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-527/25) UNIONDALE CLARENDON ROAD east side, starting at a point 288 feet north to the north curbline of Jerusalem Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-477/25) LOCUST AVENUE west side, starting at a point 77 feet north opposite northeast curbline of Oakley Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-483/25) WANTAGH POPLAR PLACE - south side, starting at a point

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hroughout this year, we have marked many significant milestones in the life of the Church leading us to the Lord's Nativity and this holy season of Christmas, most especially the passing of Pope Francis at Easter and the election of Pope Leo XIV in May. Alice Moreno/Herald

Honorees Esther Kopel, Howard Kopel, Keshet Starr, and Rachel Marks at the Shalom Taskforce brunch.

Howard and Esther Kopel honored by Shalom Taskforce Shalom Taskforce honored Legislator Howard Kopel and his wife Esther at their annual brunch, at the Sephardic Temple, on Dec. 7. The mission of Shalom Taskforce Inc.

is to combat and prevent domestic violence and foster healthy and safe relationships in the Jewish community. — Melissa Berman

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348 feet west of the west curbline of Wantagh Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-526/25) WEST HEMPSTEAD COLONY STREET - west side, starting at a point 270 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-517/25) COVENTRY ROAD NORTH - west side, starting at a point 170 feet east opposite the northeast curbline of Janos Lane, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-501/25) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: EAST MEADOW MARIAN COURT north side, starting at a point 55 feet east of the east curbline of Prospect Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-332/24) - (9/04/24) (TH-502/25) ELMONT OAKLEY AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 49 feet south of the south curbline of Healy Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-211/23) - (6/20/23) (TH-569/25)

BELMONT BOULEVARD - west side, starting at a point 218 feet north of the north curbline of Rosalind Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-266/17) (10/03/17) (TH-525/25) UNIONDALE LOCUST AVENUE - east side, starting at a point of 40 feet north of the north curbline of Oakley Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-349/24) - (7/22/24) (TH-349B/24) WEST HEMPSTEAD COLONY STREET - east side, starting at a point 114 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Avenue, south for a distance of 40 feet. (TH-222/15) - (9/08/15) (TH-518/25) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing

resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 157349

LEGAL NOTICE RE: OPEN MEETING LAW Please take notice that the annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Atlantic Beach Fire District will be held on January 5, 2026. A resolution was passed that regular monthly meetings for the year 2026 will be held on the first Monday of every month at Atlantic Beach Fire Rescue HQ, Bridge Access Road a/k/a One Rescue Road, Atlantic Beach, New York at 6:00 PM. This notice is given pursuant to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law. Dated: Atlantic Beach, New York Date: December 1, 2025 By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Arnold Geller, Commissioner/District Secretary 157315 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION

OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 71-2025 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 9th day of December, 2025, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 71-2025, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 71-2025, to amend Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include & repealing “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: December 9, 2025 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD JOHN FERRETTI Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 157344

What a gift it has been to walk these months with our new Holy Father, to learn from his teaching, and witness his example.

recall the wonderful truth: Christ became poor so that we who are poor might become rich (Cor. 8:9). This is the good news of Christmas. We are not alone. We are not left to ourselves. A Savior has come - Christ the Lord. As we celebrate the Christmas season, we remember with Pope Leo that "Christian holiness often flourishes in the most forgotten and wounded places of humanity." How beautifully the followers of Christ have responded to the cry of the poor and looked with love upon the most vulnerable among us. As we rejoice in Christ's Birth, we renew our commitment to love others as he has loved us.

On Oct. 4, the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo released his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Di/exit Te - I Have Loved You.” It is a profound meditation on ReveRend John love for the poor and o. BaRRes speaks powerfully to the On Dec. 28, at the Cathemystery of the Lord's dral of Saint Agnes, on Birth and the grace of this season. the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, The Holy Father reminds us: "The Gos- Mary, and Joseph, we will conclude our Jubilee Year of Hope. pel shows us that poverty marked every aspect of Jesus' life. From the moment he entered the world, Jesus knew the bitter experience of rejection. The Evangelist Luke tells how Joseph and Mary, who was about to give birth, arrived in Bethlehem, and then adds, poignantly, that 'there was no place for them in the inn' (Luke 2:7). Jesus was born in humble surroundings and laid in a manger; then, to save him from being killed, they fled to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15). At the dawn of his public ministry, after announcing in the synagogue of Nazareth that the year of grace, which would bring joy to the poor was fulfilled in him, he was driven out of town (Luke 4:l4-30). He died as an outcast, led out of Jerusalem to be crucified (Mark 15:22). Indeed, that is how Jesus' poverty is best described: he experienced the same exclusion that is the lot of the poor, the outcast of society. Jesus is a manifestation of this privilegium pauperum. He presented himself to the world not only as a poor Messiah, but also the Messiah of and for the poor.” Before these words of Pope Leo, we

We thank both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV for igniting hope within our families, the global mission of the Church, and the human family, and we contemplate the light and grace that radiates from the refugee Holy Family and that radiates to every family. Our Catholic biblical and sacramental worship, especially at the Catholic Mass, focuses and ignites both our global mission to the poor and our humble openness to being evangelized by the poor, the treasures of our Church. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families! May the Light and love of the Christ Child animate and guide our global Catholic missionary spirit this Christmas and throughout the New Year. Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre The Most Reverend John O. Barres is the Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

NASSAU HERALD — December 18, 2025

Merry Christmas to the people of God

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I’m fighting to lower costs for Long Island families

n Long Island and across our country, the rising cost of living is making it harder for people to get by. From some of the highest tax bills in the country to rising utility and health care bills, everything just costs too much these days. Making life more affordable for Nassau County’s young people, families and seniors is deeply personal to me. My grandfather immigrated to Long Island from LAURA A. Italy to give his family a better GILLEn life, and took a job as a sanitation worker in the Town of Hempstead to make ends meet. Two generations later, I’m raising my four children in Nassau County and fighting for a future they can afford. In serving this region, I consider it my utmost duty to give all Long Islanders the opportunity to prosper. Since taking office, I’ve been focused on common-sense solutions to make life more affordable. In Congress I’m fight-

ing to lower costs by extending tax credits that help families afford health care, eliminating the state and local tax deduction to give Long Islanders a much-needed tax cut, and preventing outrageous utility rate hikes that drain families’ wallets. When I speak with Long Islanders about what expenses are keeping them awake at night, health care costs are one of the main concerns I hear about. No one should have to choose between keeping food on the table and seeing a doctor. That’s why I’m pushing to extend tax credits that lower the cost of monthly insurance premiums. For some Nassau County residents, that could mean saving nearly $4,500 a year on their health care. A bipartisan majority of Americans agree that we should extend these common-sense tax credits that help millions of families afford health care. If Republicans refuse to negotiate a bipartisan solution, the credits will lapse and health care premiums will rise for everyone, even those with private insurance. I’ve also heard from countless Nassau

residents about the burdensome effect that high taxes have had on their bottom lines. For nearly a decade, countless hardworking families have had to pay tens of thousands of dollars more in taxes due to the unfair cap on the deduction for state and local taxes, instituted by the GOP in its 2017 tax bill. This double taxation is fundamentally unfair, and is making life more expensive for the middle class. Congress has the opportunity to correct that wrong and cut taxes for Long Islanders by eliminating the SALT cap, which is making it so hard for families and small businesses in my district to get by. That’s why I’m leading a bipartisan bill that would do so. I also testified before the House Rules Committee earlier this year about how restoring the full SALT deduction would mean lower tax bills and more affordable mortgages for homeowners in our region. Another worry for Long Island families is the dramatic and painful increase in their utility bills. No Nassau residents should have to pay 40 percent more per month just to have clean water

igh taxes continue to be a burden for too many Nassau County residents.

in their homes. That’s why I’m demanding answers from utility companies about the rate hikes that are draining Long Islanders’ wallets. I’m also working to pass the Stop the Rate Hikes Act to help prevent price surges in the future. Long Islanders are counting on Congress to come together and address the affordability crisis. This shouldn’t be a partisan fight: Every member of Congress has a responsibility to lower costs and make life more affordable for the people we represent. I will work with anyone, from any party, who shares this goal of tackling the cost-of-living crisis and giving families more financial security. I will always put Long Island first, and will continue my work to make life more affordable in our region by taking on the rising cost of health care, cutting taxes and preventing utility rate hikes that are crushing families’ budgets. I know that many people are having a hard time these days, and there’s a lot more work to be done. Long Islanders can trust that I will continue my fight to lower your costs so we can move forward together. Laura Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.

The sun rises and the sun sets; the rest is up for grabs

ear readers, I began this column, my last of 2025, thinking that despite the chaos in our lives, we can all agree on certain basic truths. And that’s as far as I got because, really, we can’t agree on anything. We’ve reached a point in our America where we can’t even agree on what we’re seeing or hearing with our own eyes and ears. Fakery, fraud and deceit, perpetuated by people inside and outside the country, from the RAnDI influencers and KREIss conspiracists to our own political leaders, have torn down the normal guideposts that let us know that up is up, down is down, right is right and wrong is wrong. We are in the vortex of an acute national vertigo. Imagine climbing a mountain. Everything looks good in base camp, but then, after several hours, it seems someone has removed the signposts. Then there’s a signpost, but it has the wrong information. Then you dig into your supplies and find that your camp-

ing food is rancid. You can’t call for help because your phone has been hacked. Five hours out, your hiking shoe has unraveled and the tent you pitch is so poorly made that water seeps in. A storm is rolling in. We climb mountains every day, and we need to trust our leaders to keep our schools safe, to keep education excellent and available. We need to know that airplanes will stay in the air; that competent air traffic controllers are on the job. I want to know the water I drink isn’t poisoning me. Pick any aspect of Life in America 2025 and find the relentless erosion of faith in our institutions and our elected officials. If someone had told me that in December 2025 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, led by a discredited official with little medical background, would unravel our vaccine protocols and sow doubt among Americans about the efficacy of long-established standards and treatments, I wouldn’t have thought it possible. Yet here we are. If someone had told me that in December 2025 I would see my president order kill strikes on vessels off Venezuela, calling it a war against nar-

co-terrorists and not getting an OK from Congress, I wouldn’t believe it possible. If, during the last election, someone had identified the political players who now run the country — some inexperienced, some ill-informed and some drunk on power — we would have dismissed the idea as hysteria. Yet consider Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller. And the man who breathed life into their political savagery: Donald Trump. Oh, and I forgot Elon Musk, the nation builder with the hatchet. Trump promised he would be aggressive on illegal immigration. No one supports illegal immigration; it isn’t sustainable. But did we expect to lose our national reputation and our humanity in the process? Did we expect to become a global outlier, threading immigration policy with malice and violence and overreach? In a short time, the new administration has sanctioned more drilling, building and digging in previously protected areas. There isn’t a discernible plan. Could it be creating havoc so no one notices who’s profiting from the relaxed regulations in everything from finance to the Alaskan wilderness?

f someone had told me where we’d be today, I wouldn’t have thought it possible.

Everything every one of us does, from buying groceries to traveling, getting an education, having babies, getting health insurance, buying a home, finding reliable news sources, serving in the military or getting married, has been altered by the policies of the Trump administration. And all the policy makers start slip-sliding away when citizens call for accountability. Who ordered the killing of the boat survivors off Venezuela? The president says he’ll release the videos. The president says he never said he’d release the videos. One general says the killing was a crime. Another says it was the right move. This isn’t the “fog of war”; this is the overwhelming fog of this administration, seeping into our homes. The Trump touch has affected every aspect of our lives. At the end of the day — and we’re not there yet — all the razzle-dazzle, all the kill strikes, ICE raids and military occupations of our cities and tariffs and taxing and sucking up to dictators around the world, may be a smoke screen for damning revelations in the Epstein affair. We can’t know. What we can know is, as the sun rises and sets, the world will turn, and better people may come forward to restore America to itself. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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The power of giving, in every season

s the holiday season reaches its peak, reminders of generosity surround us. Yet beneath the glow of holiday lights lies a reality we cannot overlook: The needs our neighbors face do not disappear when the calendar turns to January. Toy drives spill over with brightly decorated packages waiting to be delivered to children who might otherwise go without, and food donations are stacked high at local pantries, arriving just in time to help families struggling to put meals on the table. Across Long Island, community groups, places of worship and nonprofits mobilize volunteers and resources to make the season a bit warmer and brighter for those facing hardship. These efforts showcase the best of who we are. When people give — not because they must, but because they care — they reveal the true strength of community. But hunger doesn’t take a winter vacation. Unemployment, illness, unstable housing and financial strain don’t wait for the next holiday season to return. Families who rely on food pantries in December will still need support in the spring and throughout the

year. Young people seeking stability, guidance and opportunity can’t put their challenges on hold until the next wave of donated toys arrives. The organizations that step up so visibly during the holidays are working tirelessly well beyond them. A community that invests in its children — consistently, intentionally and all year long — creates pathways to hope that last a lifetime. Food banks, youth centers, shelters, churches and community organizations depend on steady support to continue their vital work. Together they form a safety net, but each strand of that net requires reinforcement. Donations of food, toys, clothing, money and time aren’t simply seasonal gestures. They are essential tools that allow these groups to respond quickly when new needs arise, or when crises strike without warning. Year-round giving strengthens that safety net. It ensures that food pantries have enough supplies in the slower months, when contributions often dwindle. It allows youth programs to sustain mentorship and recreation long after the holiday volunteers go home. It gives shelters the flexibility to support fami-

lies beyond the seasonal surge. As the holidays encourage us to reflect on gratitude, connection and generosity, this moment offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of giving. Your contribution, whether it’s a toy, a can of soup, money or a few hours of volunteer work, can lift a family through a difficult week. It can motivate a teenager to stay focused on school. As you think about where and how to give during this festive season, consider extending that generosity into the months that follow. Support a food pantry in February. Volunteer at a youth center in April. Donate to a shelter in July. Share your ideas with community groups that need fresh perspectives and helping hands. Giving is powerful in every season, and your commitment can help build a foundation of hope, compassion and opportunity that lasts all year long. Community is not built in a single season. It is built day by day, through acts of kindness large and small. If you have a favorite charity, please give yearround. If you don’t, please find one. And with your continued generosity, that community can grow stronger than ever.

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Antitrust act would have hurt N.Y.’s small businesses

’ve spent the past decade teaching New York entrepreneurs how to launch and grow successful small businesses. Today, sophisticated digital tools help many entrepreneurs scale and succeed with unprecedented efficiency. So I was astonished when, just a few months ago, New York lawmakers seriously considered legislation called The Twenty-First Century AntiTrust Act, which would have effectively rendered many of those tools illegal. Fortunately, the act didn’t pass. Unfortunately, many of its richard central ideas seem to be gaining trachayes tion, and I’m worried that it (or something like it) will be reintroduced, once again threatening the state’s entrepreneurs and small-business leaders. The Twenty-First Century Anti-Trust Act assumed that market-leading businesses gain “dominant” positions not by offering appealing products, services and/or the best prices, but by engaging in “abusive” behavior. It particularly targeted leading tech companies like Microsoft and Apple, claiming they stifled

competition and hurt small businesses. It’s easy to think the big guys are the bad guys. In reality, the biggest tech companies offer high-value, low- and no-cost digital tools that thousands of New York small businesses rely on to find customers, grow, compete and succeed — and the legislation’s passage would have shattered those tools. Small businesses turn to the biggest tech companies for cutting-edge capabilities, efficiencies and reach that smaller competitors can’t match — and that small businesses could never achieve on their own. For example, local restaurants use leading delivery platforms like GrubHub to reach more customers and compete with big chain restaurants. Likewise, niche businesses launch inexpensive marketing campaigns on big social media platforms like TikTok, helping them tell the right audiences about their products and services. Small businesses can also access sophisticated, integrated business-software packages like Microsoft 365, often for just a few dollars a month. And many small app developers leverage leading outlets like Apple’s App Store to launch and grow innovative new app-based businesses with astonishing efficiency. Those tools empower small business-

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es to succeed; that’s why small businesses use them. But because the tools are provided by leading companies — and because they’re often offered in integrated packages of services — the AntiTrust Act could have labeled them illegally “abusive.” Accordingly, thousands of New York small businesses would have lost access to affordable, world-class services that have helped them reach and serve customers throughout the state and across the country. The act raised other serious concerns. First, it would have hit minorityand women-owned business enterprises especially hard. These businesses often have difficulty securing startup funding and loans, and typically have limited professional networks. That makes access to affordable, large-scale tools and infrastructure provided by tech leaders critically important — and means that losing that access would be particularly damaging. Second, the legislation’s vague language suggested that any successful New York company could have been accused of anticompetitive behavior — simply for succeeding! Suppose you opened a family of gluten-free bakeries that bested neighborhood competitors thanks to

ools created by the big tech companies help small businesses succeed.

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To the Editor: In his column “Those who ignore James Carville face oblivion” in last week’s issue, Jerry Kremer rightly cites Democratic Party guru James Carville as touting a message — “It’s the economy, stupid” — that Democrats (and Republicans) ignore at their electoral peril. Kremer credits that emphasis on the economy as a key to the victories last month of Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia. And he warns that Democrats lose when they pay more attention to cultural issues than to “the economy, stupid.” No argument here. But Kremer reveals his own political narrowmindedness in not noting that it was New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani who earlier this year modeled the power of a campaign focused on economic issues. Mamdani coasted to victory in both the June Democratic primary and the November general election by hammering on issues related to “affordability.” Other Democratic pols — and a growing number of Republicans — have since echoed his theme (also without crediting Mamdani). Come on, Jerry. How about giving credit where credit is due? Or are you too locked into a traditionalist political mindset to acknowledge the electoral success of a 34-year-old democratic socialist? EILEEN BRADY Atlantic Beach

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superior quality and lower prices. If the law had passed, you could have been accused of unfairly dominating the local gluten-free baked-goods market. That would be terrible for consumers, and leave small businesses vulnerable to frivolous lawsuits they couldn’t afford. Third, the act’s introduction revealed that many state legislators fundamentally misunderstand today’s digital economy. The biggest and smallest businesses aren’t always competitors — they’re often partners. That is, small neighborhood businesses use the tools, platforms and reach of global tech companies to level the playing field and compete with bigger players. I’ve spent much of my career helping small local businesses — particularly those owned by women, minorities and veterans — achieve success. I’m extraordinarily proud of the work I’ve done — because when small businesses thrive, families, communities and local economies do, too. New York’s entrepreneurs deserve thoughtful legislation that will make it easier — not harder — for them to grow and succeed. The failure of the Twenty-First Century Anti-Trust Act was a win for New York’s small businesses. Richard Hayes is executive director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and an associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at Hofstra University.

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