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HERALD PEOPLE oF THE YEAR Romy FRuman and HaRley moRitz

ensuring that the lessons of history endure Two Hewlett High School freshmen turn remembrance into action

By Melissa Berman

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For Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz, history isn’t confined to textbooks or timelines — it is something to be preserved and passed forward with care.

The 14-year-old Hewlett High School freshmen have distinguished themselves with a series of deeply researched, community-centered Holocaust education projects that bridge generations and transform remembrance into action. Together they have demonstrated how young people can e want to take ownership of history and ensure inspire, that its lessons endure.

Their most recent work, an educaeducate, teach tional packet centered on the Kindertransport, the rescue mission that saved and be role nearly 10,000 Jewish children from models to these Nazi-occupied Europe in the months students. before World War II — was designed for fifth- and sixth-graders. For their RoMy FRuMaN efforts, the Herald is proud to name Freshman, Romy and Harley its 2025 People of Hewlett High School the Year.

“We’re really happy that our hard work and our goal is finally coming true,” Romy said. “People are finally benefiting from this, and we’re just really happy that we’re impacting this amazing topic.”

The packet, a collaboration with the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, in Glen Cove, offers educators an accessible way to teach a complex and emotional chapter of history, blending historical context with personal narratives to foster understanding and empathy.

“I was very impressed by their commitment of spreading the word about the Kindertransport project and the Kindertransport in general,” Donna Rosenblum, the center’s director of education, said. “They were so passionate, and they really felt if they didn’t know this part of Holocaust history, that many kids were not aware of it as well.”

Rather than presenting the Kindertransport as a distant event, the girls framed it as a story of moral responsibility, resilience and the consequences of both action and inaction.

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Seven Long Island school districts have made the packet part of their curriculum — Glen Cove, Hauppauge, Hewlett-Woodmere, Hicksville, Long Beach, Merrick and Port Washington.

“Their dedication and commitment shows no bounds,” Rosenblum said. “They are very responsible, and really want this project to grow.”

The project grew out of earlier, equally meaningful efforts.

For an eighth-grade National History Day project at Woodmere Middle School last year, Romy and Harley conducted extensive research and documentation of Manfred Korman, a Kindertransport survivor, working to preserve firsthand testimony at a time when such voices are becoming increasingly rare.

“We’re at a time when we believe that our young people lack empathy,” Dina Anzalone, superintendent of the HewlettWoodmere School District, said. “Yet Romy and Harley prove otherwise.”

Their work emphasized not only historical accuracy, but also human connection, ensuring that Korman’s story would not be lost to time. “They didn’t just learn about the past events,” Anzalone said. “They connected it to the present, and inspired Continued on page 2 Melissa Berman/Herald

Romy Fruman, above left, and Harley Moritz, 14-year-old Hewlett High School freshmen, have dedicated their free time to educating children about the Kindertransport, and created an educational packet for fifth- and sixth-graders.

Carrying the Kindertransport’s legacy forward hundreds of young students to do the same.”

The girls presented their work to more than 150 fourth- and fifth-graders at Hewlett and Ogden elementary schools in May and June.

“It made me so excited to go there and teach younger students,” Harley said. “I just wanted to walk out of there knowing I did something amazing for the school and teaching young kids they should want to remember the Holocaust. It’s such a heartfelt topic that can be sad and hopeful at the same time.”

During the presentations, the students and staff at Hewlett and Ogden learned that the children of the Kindertransport had inspired the creation of Paddington Bear. The Kindertransport children had badges around their neck with their names and addresses, and Paddington’s tag reads, “Please look after this bear.”

“This is the promise of education,” Anzalone added.

“To leave the world a better place then when you came into it. Look at the one small spark that started in eighth grade and see the impact it’s made.”

Both girls Romy are involved in a variety of clubs and organizations within and outside the high school.

Romy is a member of the drama and debate clubs; the jazz band, in which she plays guitar; the Hebrew Culture Club and the Key Club; and she plays lacrosse.

Harley is a member of the Debate Club, the Mock Trial Club and Model U.N., plays varsity tennis and lacrosse and manages the junior varsity girls’ basketball team.

Both serve as board members of CTeen Against Antisemitism, overseen by adviser Hadassah Geisinsky of the Chabad of the Five Towns.

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Harley Moritz, left, and Romy Fruman hosted “Lemons to Light,” an introduction to their Kindertransport education project, at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, in Glen Cove.

keeping the Jewish memory alive has been incredible for myself and for other teens in the organization,” Geisinsky said. “They transformed the project into a message of remembrance, and watching them do this proves our future is in good hands.”

The focus of the CTeen program is on remembering the past, speaking out against hate and making sure history doesn’t repeat itself.

“The project shows responsibility to the Jewish people and their story,” Geisinsky said. “Their impact is strong and real. As a motherly figure to these girls, watching them devote themselves to the children of the Kindertransport moved me.”

The girls’ commitment to remembrance extends be-

yond the classroom to the Holocaust center. They were invited to speak at a Kindertransport memorial bench unveiling in May. The bench serves as both a tribute to victims and survivors and a reminder of the importance of standing against hatred and intolerance.

By helping bring the memorial to life, Romy and Harley transformed research into a long-lasting physical symbol of remembrance.

What sets them apart is the continuity of their work.

These were not isolated assignments, but a growing body of projects unified by purpose to educate their peers, honor Holocaust survivors and ensure that history is remembered with accuracy and humanity.

“I feel it’s really important that we’re educating these children on this really important time in history,” Romy said. “The Holocaust cannot be forgotten, and in order for that to happen, we need to talk and educate so history does not repeat itself. We want to inspire, educate, teach and be role models to these students.”

At a time when Holocaust education faces challenges nationwide, Romy and Harley have shown how student voices can play a critical role in safeguarding memory. Through storytelling and community engagement, they have proven that age is no barrier to leadership, and that the next generation is capable of carrying history forward with integrity and compassion.

“We’re living in a place where antisemitism is at a rise,” Harley said. “It’s better that we’re educating the next generation, so they can grow up and make the world a better place like us.”

The girls stand as powerful examples of what it means to lead with purpose, and why remembering the past remains essential to shaping a more just future.

We’re Jewish, we’re proud, and not afraid,” Romy said.

CONGRATULATIONS HARLEY and ROMY for being named Nassau Herald People of the Year A Truly Outstanding Achievement!

The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center values your inspiration on the The Kindertransport Clothespin Project.

This collaboration supports the educational mission to combat antisemitism and all forms of hate.

The HMTC Education Staff applauds you for a job well done www.hmtcli.org

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Stecher, Horowitz showcase piano artistry online.

Melvin Stecher, left, and Norman Horowitz founded and directed the Stecher and Horowitz School of the arts, in Cedarhurst. They announced a YouTube channel where students can learn online.

Taking to the ice for the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Abby, left, and Yuval Atias were all smiles as they donned their ice skates ready to get onto ice rink at Grant Park in Hewlett.

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A royal flush of generosity for charity. Israeli Defense Force soldier Gabi Katz, left, Israel Chesed Center Co-founders Moshe Bodner and Jeff Eisenberg and event organizer Ovadiah Chalfon put on a poker fundraiser at the Israel Chesed Center, with proceeds going to the Israel Defense Forces.

Hewlett senior Emily Smukler named Regeneron semifinalist. Hewlett High School’s Emily Smukler has worked in science research throughout her high school career and is eligible to be named a finalist in January.

Student firm Tornado Watch takes business world by storm.

The Lawrence High School virtual enterprise class earned $137,000 in sales at the New York State Northeast Region Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, in January.

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Headed to regionals one robot at a time. Hewlett High School’s robotics team, Roboboogie, won the Connect Award and qualified for regionals at qualifiers, in January.

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According to police, a 62-year-old woman was critically injured on Dec. 20 at 7:35 p.m. after being struck by a hitand-run vehicle in North Lawrence.

The crash occurred as the woman was crossing Burnside Avenue near Washington Place, according to police. She was hit by a dark-colored SUV driven by an unknown individual, who fled the scene westbound on Burnside Avenue. __________________

The woman was taken to a local hospital, where she was listed in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-TIPS (8477).

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Woodmere’s Brad Parker knows the sports ‘Score’. North Woodmere resident Brad Parker soaked up the Super Bowl environment inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Dancing the night away at Ogden. Michael Ikotun and his daughter Dara danced the night away at the annual Ogden Elementary Father Daughter Dance.

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Childhood pet inspires new author’s tale. Aliza Brown, of Woodmere, has published her first children’s book, “Rocky’s Perfect Day.” It is available for purchase on Amazon and in local libraries.

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From eyesore to opportunity: Revitalizing 1015 Cedar Lane. Joel Preminger, with scissor, was welcomed to the community

by Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President David Friedman, second from right, and PSEG LI reps.

Escaping the Holocaust: Kindertransport, stories of resilience. Harley Moritz, left, Manfred Korman and Romy Fruman, at Korman’s home. Moritz and Fruman interviewed Korman on being a Kindertransport Holocaust survivor.

Hewlett High’s Mock Trial Club is now in session. Hewlett High School’s Mock Trial brings students to the courtroom and allows them to experience real life trials.

Scout’s synagogue cleanup cinches his Eagle award. Isaac Samuelson, of Boy Scout Troop 613, will be honored as an Eagle Scout at Young Israel of Hewlett.

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Couple celebrate 69 years of love and resilience. Fred and Elaine Zeilberger celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary at the Bristal Living Community, in North Woodmere.

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Third annual Pinewood Derby races off. Andrew Ramirez, member of Pack 195 was the big winner of the annual Pinewood Derby.

HHS’s career-minded competitors prepare for Orlando. Hewlett High School students Jordan Sita, left, Joshua Grinshpun and Alexander Sita took part in the DECA State Career Development Conference, in March.

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Nataly Gutierrez, left, with longtime DECA adviser Mark Albin at New York DECA’s 65th annual State Career Conference in Rochester.

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Zakarin marks a decade at HERJC. Hazzan Bonnie Zakarin, front row, in blue dress, was honored by 20 colleagues at the celebration of her 10th anniversary as a cantor at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, in March.

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“Beetlejuice” takes the stage at WMS. Julianna Cazares Sanchez, (Miss Argentina), middle sings “What I Know Now” about her life and how she met her untimely death in Woodmere Middle School’s production of ‘Beetlejuice.’

Panacciulli, Easterlin will conduct and sing. The Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Louis Panacciulli, above right, celebrated its 75th anniversary.

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Franklin hosts “One World” cultural event.

FECC teachers Alexandra English, left and Kristina Lacy represented Ireland for the “One World Cultural Celebration.

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St. John’s gala supports its new maternity unit. Dr. Sheldon Genack, center, has played a key role in shaping the surgery department at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, helping mentor young surgery residents like Zachary Onkeo, left, and Maria Sava.

Hewlett High’s ‘Moon Over Buffalo’. Nathaniel Schwartz (Paul), right, playfully tosses Nicole Kuznetso’s (Rosalind) script before continuing to makeout in Hewlett High School’s production of “Moon Over Buffalo”.

Hewlett High dominates the Long Island Quiz Bowl.

Hewlett High School JV Quiz Bowl team members Jacob Tenenbaum, far left, Joshua Simms, Captain Micah Newman, Deep Aryal and Jack Reich took home the trophy at the Long Island Quiz Bowl Championship.

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Hewlett’s Salazar repeats as wrestling champ. Bulldogs sophomore Carlos Salazar avenged a regular-season loss to Oceanside’s Jake Strianese to capture the Nassau Division I wrestling title at 124 pounds Feb. 16 with a 7-3 title bout.

Lawrence boys’ volleyball reaches semifinals. In longtime head coach George Klein’s final season as Lawrence boys’ volleyball coach, the team compiled a 17-win season and came within a point of reaching the Nassau Division II finals.

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Golden Tornadoes are road warriors. No home field. No problem. The Lawrence boys’ soccer team weaved a solid 6-3-1 conference record despite playing away from home the entire season.

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May the Fourth: Arts Below Sunrise goes galactic. James Hartmann with his son Luke Hartmann, a Stormtrooper and Rey Skywalker from Star Wars, Michelle Arias and Ethan Wahrsager at Arts Below Sunrise, on May 4.

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Atlantic Beach’s annual Earth Day beach cleanup. 30 Atlantic Beach residents came together to clean up the beaches for Earth Day.

400 artists at HW annual Library Art Exhibit. Art teacher Louise Edman from Hewlett Elementary School, left, with student Emma Prizant and her dad Oleg Prizant stand in front of Emma’s painting.

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Lawrence couple were honored by FIDF. Lawrence Deputy Mayor Tammy Roz, far left, honoree Suzanne Gurvitch, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Mayor Samuel Nahmias and honoree Barry Gurvitch at the annual FIDF dinner on May 8.

Five Towns Kiwanis hosting first Sipping by the Sea. 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.

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Annual 5 Towns 5K Run/Walk for Israel. Participants of the annual 5 Towns 5K were off and running, at North Woodmere Park.

New internet service coming by late July. Field Technician Mathew Russo, far left, Verizon Engineer Luciano Martone, Village Trustee Russel Weinrib, Mayor Moshe Blinder and Associate Director of Operations Eugene Cimaglia inspected power lines in Hewlett Neck and provided an update on the village’s Verizon Fios Installment Project.

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JCC honors community leaders at annual gala.

The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC honored Nassau County Legislator Presiding Officer Howard Kopel, left, and the JCC’s chairman of the board Craig Spatz, at their annual gala.

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Pantry finds new home in Lawrence. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, fourth from left; Town Councilwoman Melissa “Missy” Miller; Syd Mandelbaum, founder of Rock and Wrap It Up!, and veterans at the ribbon-cutting for the Veterans Farmers Market in June. The permanent facility, on Lawrence Avenue, will serve community members in need as well as residents.

Hewlett H.S. senior breaks Bulldog Invitational records. Hewlett High School senior Matthew DeCicco broke the school, meet and facility records for both the hurdles and the pentathlon at the largest ever Bulldog Invitational.

Second annual EHS Blue Phoenix gala.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital’s ICARE Foundation honorees Dr. Sheldon Genack, chairman of the department of surgery, left, Felicia Johnson, district manager of Queens Community Board 14 and Dr. Lesly Michel at the annual gala.

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Soloists Alexis Pesenti, left, and Christopher Lau perform “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera at the United Choral Society spring concert.

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Repurposing a vintage mailbox for a unique Eagle Scout project. Eagle Scout Ramiel Jeacoma with the beneficiary of his project, the Rev. John Christopher Ballard of Trinity-St. John’s Church, in Hewlett.

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Gural JCC hosts first-ever community yard sale. Gural JCC’s Volunteer Services Manager Laurie Brofsky, left, and Diana Zelmanovich are two of the organizers for the JCC’s Clutter for a Cause and have held several events to support the food pantry.

Annual Santa Marina Feast in Inwood. Pasquale Curra, back left, Maria Vitale, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Marina Perna, front left and Domenica Vitale manned the raffle table at the annual Santa Marina Feast in Inwood.

Hats off to LHS class of 2025.

Valedictorian Danielle Domanas, left, Salutatorian Aaliyah Ojikutu and Honor Speaker Roberto Mendoza sit together before speaking to their fellow graduates.

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Training to become an Atlantic Beach lifeguard. Young people in Atlantic Beach are training to become lifeguards through the village’s Junior Lifeguard program that meets on weekends in July through August.

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NASSAU HERALD — December 25, 2025 Atlantic Beach hosts annual water rescue training. Ryan Greenberg, left, posed with his trainees and the backboard at the 12th annual EMS Water Safety and Rescue Training, on Aug. 24 in Atlantic Beach.

Cedarhurst village presents citation to Rabbi Freundlich.

Rebbetzin Rivky Freundlich, left, and Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich were presented a citation from the Village of Cedarhurst from Trustee Dan Plaut, right.

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Woodmere author writes parents’ WWII romance.

Janet Henock, Woodmere resident, self-published the book “To Enduring Love” that recounted her parents’ World War II love story.

Courtesy Eilon Bober-Tsafrir

Courtesy Jan Henock

Five Towns cyclists gear up for Bike4Chai. Five Towns team cocaptain Allan Lieberman participated in the Bike4Chai fundraising race for the 15th year.

Eilon Bober-Tsafrir, U.S. NY Senate page for Chuck Schumer. Hewlett High School senior Eilon BoberTsafrir, right, with the minority leader of the U.S. Senate Charles “Chuck” Schumer.

Chabad women explore faith through clay art.

Women from the Chabad of Hewlett attended Molding Mitzvots: Judaic Clay Art and created Jewish ritual items.

Brandeis students learn life saving skills with CPR lesson. Volunteer Hatzalah of Israel Medic Gavy demonstrated to the students of Brandeis Hebrew Academy how to do CPR on someone.

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Hewlett-Woodmere ‘cheers’ on the new school year.

First graders Meera Singh, left, and Alaina Liz were all smiles as they held hands on the first day of school, at the Franklin Early Childhood Center.

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11th annual Atlantic Beach Ironman. The Village of Atlantic Beach hosted their 11th annual Ironman competition at Eldorado Beach, on Sept. 13. As part of the kids tournament, they had to run into the water, swim, and run back to shore to retrieve the paddleboards.

Hewlett House marks 25 years of care. Geri Barish, founder of Hewlett House posed in her favorite room, the wig room, where women who survived or are currently battling cancer receive one free wig.

Two local women honored by NCJW Peninsula Section.

NCJW Peninsula Section honoree Susan Schwarz, board member, left with fellow honoree and NCJW Peninsula Section president Donna Bialor and Vivian Leber, right.

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Providing financial and moral support in Israel. The Hewlett-based one Israel fund’s Marc Provisor, far left, and his sons Yohai, second from left, and Shauli, far right, supported efforts to deliver supplies to communities in Israel.

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Shining light on key chapter of Holocaust. Harley Moritz, left, and Romy Fruman, both 14-year-old Hewlett High School freshmen, hosted “Lemons to Light,” an introduction to their Kindertransport clothespin education project at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove.

Hewlett Harbor’s centennial celebration. Village of Hewlett Harbor Trustee Igor Noble, left, Trustee Gil Bruh, State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Mayor Dominic Calandrella and beautification board member Lorie Walkoff at the village’s centennial celebration.

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Transforming cars into candy stations for Halloween fun. Ashley Segarra decorated her car with a space theme and dressed up as an alien. The Trunk or Treat was sponsored by Warrior Scholar Martial Arts, Gammy’s Pantry and St. John’s of Inwood.

Courtesy Marion & Aaron Gural JCC

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Chabad of Hewlett celebrates Simchat Torah. Rabbi Nocehm Tenenboim, of the Chabad of Hewlett, right, and community members with some of the Tenenboim children, dancing for a Simchat torah celebration video.

Riding into the JCC Succos Fair. Children from the Five Towns were treated to traditional fair fun as they rode the roller coaster at the sixth annual Marion & Aaron Gural JCC Succos Fair in Cedarhurst’s Andrew J. Parise Park.

Senior knitting club donates blankets to hospice patients.

The women of the Helping Hands Knitting Club at the Bristal at North Woodmere donate handmade blankets to Hospice New York.

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Hewlett Fire Department’s memorial blood drive. Dionis Xhinaolli, left, takes out Chief of Hewlett Fire Department’s Adam Sheflin’s blood.

Rock Hall hosts Poe themed masquerade ball.

Amy Vacchio, director of Rock Hall Museum, left, and Linda Sava, vice president of Friends of Rock Hall were all decked out in their “Gilded Age” best.

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Cedarhurst honors veterans at Nov. 11 ceremony.

Local veterans, civic and religious leaders joined the Village of Cedarhurst Board of Trustees at their annual ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day at Cedarhurst Village Hall.

LCFD hosts fundraiser for ex-chief Wright. Justin Mercer of Woodmere Fire Department, left, and Israel Colburn of LCFD attended the fundraiser.

Soccer players feted at awards dinner. The graduating seniors adorned their soccer jackets at their last end of season dinner with Hewlett-Woodmere.

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Chabad Five Towns hosts Challá baking event. Lana Kantowitz, left, Rachel Lehmann, Emily Rosen, and Molly Klein were all smiles with their matching aprons ready to make challah.

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‘Rocking around the Christmas tree’ in H-W. Margie Stamile, left, Santa, David Friedman, Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association president and Nicole Eliopoulos, HewlettWoodmere Business Association secretary were all smiles ringing in the holiday season.

Girl Chocolate,’ aimed at PMS, is on the market. Lawrence resident Eytan Goldstein’s creation, Girl Chocolate, is available for purchase at Seasons, in Lawrence.

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Courtesy Eytan Goldstein

United Choral Society’s ‘A Winter Songfest’.

Alexis Pesenti was one of the featured soloists during the annual winter songfest concert.

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HHS’ fall production of ‘Les Misérables’. Senior Patryk Ziemkiewicz, left, playing Thenardier and Deniz Artan, senior playing Madame Thenardier during ‘Master of the House’ in Hewlett High Schools production of ‘Les Misérables.’

Annual Manna Project Thanksgiving giveaway.

The Manna Project of Long Island staff and community members hosted their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at First Baptist Church of Lawrence.

Sharing stories of survival via technology. IDF reservist Amit Yaacov, left; Hananel Levy, a law clerk in the Nassau County attorney’s office; and Joshua Leavitt, associate director of the FIDF, at “Survived to Tell,” at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre.

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Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, Chabad of the Five Towns, left, Tzvi Wolowik, Chanie Wolowik, Jessica Kirschner and Jeremy Kirschner at the first night of Hanukkah menorah lighting.

Lighting the menorah in Cedarhurst Park In 1995 the Chabad pioneered the first and only public menorah in the Five Towns and this year, they have more than 20 menorahs lighting up the community.

The celebration was held with very mixed emotions, as resident’s minds and hearts go out to the community in Sydney Australia. A terrorist attack killed 16 innocent individuals with 32 injured including Rabbi Wolowik’s 22-year-old cousin from Texas who went for the year to study and to assist Rabbi Schlanger in the Sydney community. Rabbi Wolowik’s Cousin finds himself fighting for his life after the terrorist shot him and Rabbi Schlanger was murdered.

“But we know as a people that while we are saddened, we cannot let terrorist to have a victory, and we must prevail to not only not consider of doing any less,” Wolowik wrote in an email. “But to the contrary to bring even more light, especially the light of Chanukah to a world that has become so dark following the massacre.

Chabad is committed to continue to expand in acts of goodness of kindness bringing so much more light to this world.”

Wolowik said it was heartwarming to see the outpour of love and friendship at the lighting in Cedarhurst Park. Many residents who would not come out otherwise made an effort to be there, despite the snow and the cold.

“Chabad sees it’s mission to continue to bring the message of Hope and Light to everyone in the Five Towns and beyond,” Wolowik wrote.

–Melissa Berman

Sharon, left, and Gordon Zisholtz were all smiles while supporting the Chabad of the Five Towns.

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik of the Chabad of the Five Towns addressed the attendees who supported the lighting in the snowy weather.

Cara Dweck, back left, Julia Palgon, Jonathan Palgon, middle and Joseph Cara at Andrew J. Parise Park.

Tzvi Wolowik, left, and Shmuli Begun handed out Hanukkah accessories for residents to wear at the annual menorah lighting, on Dec. 14.

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Shelly Bernstein, left, Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim, Michael Bernstein and Chaim Nachtome gathered to celebrate Hanukkah on a snowy day.

‘Hanukkah O’ Hanukkah come light the menorah’ Residents in Hewlett-Woodmere gathered at Veterans Plaza for the annual menorah lighting organized by the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association and the Chabad of Hewlett, on Dec. 14.

The night was made possible with help and attendance from: the Hewlett Fire Department, the Fourth Precinct, Rabbi Galina Makaveyev of Temple Israel of Lawrence, Hart & Soul Dance Studio, Pinella Tajcher, Bagel Boss of Hewlett and many volunteers.

Attendees were treated to hot chocolate while singing Hanukkah songs and celebrating the holiday amid the snowy weather.

The night allowed residents to gather in celebration after the deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney, Australia.

The Chabad of Hewlett lit the menorah every night of the holiday from Dec. 14 to 21.

Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim, Chabad of Hewlett, left, David Friedman, President of the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association and Rabbi Galina Makaveyev, Temple Israel of Lawrence at the Hewlett-Woodmere menorah lighting.

–Melissa Berman

Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim addressed the attendees of the annual lighting at Veterans Plaza.

Jay Greenbaum, left, Marion Lazan and Steven Bouskila were all smiles in front of the grand menorah.

David Abrmov, left, and Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim made sure the menorah lighting went smooth, on Dec. 14.

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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 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 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 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 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a public hearing on January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY to consider the adoption of the following proposed local law: LOCAL LAW - AMEND SECTION 210 - ARTICLE II SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION A copy of the proposed local law will be on file in the office of the Village Clerk, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY where the same may be inspected during regular business hours, which are Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. At such public hearing interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk Dated: December 8, 2025 157461 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:Tuesday, January 6 2026 Place:DISTRICT OFFICE Melissa Rivelli, District Secretary 157460

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District will be conducting it’s 2026 Organizational meeting on Monday January 5th, 2026 at 7pm at the Woodmere Fire Department, located at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere NY, 11598 Submitted by Order of David Haller, Secretary Woodmere Fire District.

157463 LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF WOODSBURGH Legal Notice PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE VILLAGE BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Woodsburgh will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in relation to the tentative budget of Woodsburgh 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 16, 2025 157465 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Woodmere Fire District in the Town of Hempstead and County of Nassau for the period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024, have been examined by an independent public accountant, Craig, Fitzsimmons & Meyer, LLP, that the report of external audit by the

independent public accountant Craig, Fitzsimmons & Meyer, LLP has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.

Pursuant to Section 181-b of the Town Law, the governing board of the Woodmere Fire District shall prepare a written response and corrective action plan to the report of external audit of the independent public accountant and file any such response and corrective action plan in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later 90 days from the date hereof.

Dated:Woodmere, New York December 18, 2025 ATTEST:DAVID HALLER, Secretary Woodmere Fire District 157464 LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 1093-2025 Adopted: December 9, 2025 Councilmember Miller 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

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(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 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) 157425

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 13th day of January, 2026, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: GARDEN CITY SOUTH EUSTON ROAD SOUTH (TH 576/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on 8th Street shall come to a full stop.

EUSTON ROAD SOUTH (TH 576/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on 8th Street shall come to a full stop.

WOODMERE BROADWAY (TH 578/25) - STOP - All traffic traveling southeast on Linden Street shall to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

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 157418

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 01/07/2026 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: -----------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 1/26. NR LAWRENCE SP HHF Sub Lawrence, LLC, Renewal of grant to maintain doublefaced, illuminated, detached pylon sign, setback 10’ from Rockaway Tpke. & setback 10’ from side property line., E/s Rockaway Tpke., 180’ S/o Valentine Ave., a/k/a 640 Rockaway Tpke.

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 Lawrence 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.

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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, January 8, 2026 Place:DISTRICT OFFICE Melissa Rivelli, District Secretary 157459

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR LEGAL NOTICE 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 January 8, 2026, at 7PM, 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: December 19, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES LISA JAMES VILLAGE CLERK 157466 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 Wednesday January 7, 2026 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: Ramnarine & Hamwattie Dabie 1130 Seawane Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 -Applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing garage on the property. The applicant is requesting relief from Village Zoning Codes.

“Zoning Code: 145-19 States the maximum permitted lot coverage

Senate confirms D’Esposito labor position Island Park resident and former U.S. page following his confirmation, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was confirmed D’Esposito wrote, “Thank you President by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 18 to serve as Donald J. Trump for your trust and leadinspector general for the federal Depart- ership.” ment of Labor.

A former NYPD detective, D’Esposito D ’ E s p o s i t o ’ s n o m i n a t i o n w a s served in law enforcement for more advanced earlier this month than two decades before by the Senate Health, Educaentering politics. He later tion, Labor and Pensions held local elected positions Committee on a narrow, paras an Island Park fire comty-line vote of 12–11, before missioner and as a Town of receiving final confirmation Hempstead councilman. by the full Senate.

During his single term in Despite his confirmation Congress, D’Esposito served to the oversight role, it is on the House Homeland widely understood in politiSecurity Committee, the cal circles that the former Committee on House AdminRepublican congressman is istration, and the Anthony D’Esposito expected to challenge DemoTransportation and Infracratic Rep. Laura Gillen of structure Committee.

Rockville Centre in the 2026 election, As inspector general, D’Esposito will setting up a potential rematch in New be responsible for overseeing audits and York’s 4th Congressional District. investigations within the Department D’Esposito and Gillen have already of Labor, with a mandate to prevent faced off twice. D’Esposito defeated Gil- waste, fraud and abuse and ensure comlen in the 2022 election, flipping the pliance with federal laws protecting South Shore Nassau County district for workers and employers. He succeeds Republicans. Two years later, Gillen Larry Turner, who was dismissed shortreclaimed the seat, defeating D’Esposito ly after Trump took office. in the 2024 election.

In a post on his official Facebook –Hernesto Galdamez

LHS students learn STEM through LEGOs Lawrence High School students stepped outside the traditional classroom recently for a hands-on STEM learning experience during a field trip to Bricks & Minifigs, a LEGO specialty store in West Babylon.

Led by math teacher Christine Mazzarino, students participated in a series of collaborative, problem-solving activities designed to strengthen communication, teamwork and critical-thinking skills through structured LEGO-based challenges. The trip aimed to give students an opportunity to apply STEM concepts in a creative, real-world setting.

One activity, the Non-Verbal Tower Challenge, required students to work together to build the tallest possible structure without speaking. Using only gestures and visual cues, teams relied on observation and cooperation to complete the task.

The trip also included a free build exploration, where students were invited to design a place or space meaningful

to their lives or community. The openended activity emphasized creativity, spatial reasoning and design thinking while allowing students to express personal connections through engineering concepts.

“These collaborative challenges give students the chance to develop essential STEM habits of mind, such as perseverance, communication, critical thinking and creativity in a fun and engaging environment,” Mazzarino wrote in a news release. “The hands-on nature of LEGO-based activities allows students to bring math and problem-solving to life.”

District officials said the experience reflects Lawrence High School’s commitment to experiential learning that builds real-world skills and sparks curiosity beyond the classroom. The district also thanked Bricks & Minifigs of West Babylon for hosting the students and supporting the STEM initiative.

in residential “AB” district is 25%.

Applicant currently has 48.2 % lot coverage.

Applicant is proposing an increase to 48.4%.

“Zoning Code: 145-19 States the maximum permitted front yard coverage is 21%.

Applicant is requesting

CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD Peter Lynch - Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York December 17, 2025 157457

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“Zoning Code; 145-19 States side yard setback requires a minimum of 20 feet.

Applicant is requesting to maintain 16.9 feet.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DR. JULIO NOVELLO,

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Should we add ‘antifreeze’ to concrete in cold weather?

Q. Stopping the pour was a good idea.

Admixtures can make things worse, based on the following. Cold moisture, whether from tidal action, a high water table or air temperature, is always a concern. There are three important factors in concrete: water, air temperature and internal and external movement. Cool water expands.

Cooler internal moisture can reduce the strength of the concrete, because it expands and sets molecules farther apart. That changes the reactions of the ingredients.

A. Concrete is made up of sand, Portland cement — super-heated limestone that converts to calcium carbonate — and stones called aggregate.

Setup is often thought of as drying, which is a misconception. Concrete setup is a chemical process of internal reactions, and those reactions give off heat. The reason that people standing in onte eeper fresh cement are wearing boots isn’t just to keep their ankles clean. Their rubber boots act as insulators, to keep them from direct skin contact and third-degree burns caused by highly alkaline calcium hydroxide in the cement and the heat developed during the pour.

The heat is called the “heat of hydration.” That process is necessary to get the concrete to harden properly. Introducing too much cold slows the chemical process and weakens the concrete. It minimizes the ultimate strength, so internal expansion is the first issue. A wet condition from moisture condensation is the second problem, because when the air temperature drops, condensation increases in the adjacent ground and in the cement mixture, slowing the setup process and increasing the lack of ability to give off moisture and heat during the chemical reaction. Think of it like taking bread out of the oven too early. The bread will be dense and wet.

And last, high alkalinity is increased by using “antifreeze” calcium carbonate, which causes reinforcing rods in the concrete mixture to corrode and continue to rust out, unseen, until there is very little left. The admixture chemical reaction to the reinforcing rods is interesting, because few people realize that rusting steel doesn’t first reduce; it expands, placing a lot of internal force on the concrete, causing cracking. Then the rods leach and reduce in size and strength, causing more concrete cracking. I don’t recommend the additive in your case. Good luck!

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Five people died in the rioting. Since then, President Trump, a Republican, has survived two assassination attempts.

In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was bludgeoned with a hammer in the Pelosis’ home in San Francisco. In April of this year, a man attempted to burn down the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a fellow Democrat.

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only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together.

Violence corrodes democracy itself.

When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger.

The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could.

Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened.

At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.

letters Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’ To the Editor: Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel.

With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards.

Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau University Medical Center mess nor wasteful

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her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman.

On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation.

All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries.

The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal.

Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not

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s most Long Islanders know, affordability, at its heart, is about what families experience every day. It’s a child starting the school day with a full stomach, a parent relieved of crushing child care costs, a college student able to pursue a career without sinking into debt. This is the kind of state New Yorkers deserve, one where families can live with dignity and plan with confidence.

That’s why I have worked to put affordability at the center of my priorities. sieLa As the academic year begins, I’m BYnoe reminded of the past, when parents couldn’t afford to provide lunch or give their children lunch money each day. No parent should have to carry that stress, and no child should sit in class hungry. Alongside my colleagues in the Senate, I fought to secure $340 million in the state budget to make breakfast and lunch free for every student in New York, regardless of their family’s income, so all

young scholars can eat with dignity.

Affordability also means giving young children the strongest possible start without risking the family’s financial security. That’s why I voted in favor of $1.2 billion in universal pre-kindergarten funding to continue our efforts to prepare children for their education and nurture their social, emotional and academic skills. I also collaborated with my fellow senators for the allocation of $112 million for afterschool programs, which bolster academic programming and offer enrichment opportunities. This saves families thousands on child care costs, while building the foundation children need to thrive.

In that same vein, I fought for new and increased aid to school districts across Senate District 6 totaling $53.2 million, minimizing the need to raise residents’ property taxes. These funds help cover academic activities, transportation, supportive services and more, making sure that all students have the tools they need to succeed.

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Honoring veterans through service and support To the Editor: On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the first-ever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this d r ive - t h ro u g h eve n t , ve t e r a n s received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency programs designed to help them keep warm when the weather gets colder.

Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities.

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largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.

This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we honor their service and sacrifices while building a culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all.

The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities.

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children ready for the return to school.

This summer I worked with a variety of community partners and stakeholders to offer backpack giveaway events throughout the district. At one such event, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks and North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano, along with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, we gave away more than 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to students from the district.

These initiatives, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents as the academic year begins, do more than help families prepare. They also send a message that members of our community are willing to extend a helping hand to one another.

The need for affordable education doesn’t end in childhood, which is why my fellow senators and I invested $47 million statewide to make community college free for students ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing high-demand careers such as teaching, engineering and nursing.

Affordability and sustainability can and should go hand in hand. The rising

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cost of water and its finite existence led me to sponsor Senate Bill S.4988, and secure $150,000 in the state budget to launch a rebate program in Nassau and Suffolk counties for families who install smart-irrigation devices. These systems save water, reduce bills and help protect the environment that we’ll pass on to the next generation.

When it comes to health care, the high cost of prescription drugs has put necessary medications out of reach for too many New Yorkers. To address this concern, the Senate passed the New York Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, offering a practical solution by empowering the state to partner in the production of generic drugs specifically to drive down prices. This bill targets highcost and at-risk medications like insulin, ensuring affordability and availability.

Affordability can’t simply be a talking point. It must be embodied in legislation and budget allocations. Whether it’s fighting for free meals, expanding pre-K, making college accessible or supporting families with basic school supplies, I will continue to advocate for programming and policies that make life more affordable for everyone.

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Affordability can’t just be a talking point

We publish three columns in each edition of the Herald every week. Columns represent the views of the writers, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects.

Among our regular contributors are former U.S. Rep. Peter King, former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss.

We also feature columns by a wide variety of elected leaders — local, county, state and federal — on a rotating basis. And we regularly invite guest columnists who are not involved in politics — including members of our editorial staff — to offer their views.

Special features The op-ed, or opposite the editorial, page features a weekly Framework photo, which is chosen by our photo editor, Tim Baker. The Framework offers a creative, at times humorous outlet for our photography staff. In this spot, we also publish photos sent to us by readers featuring them on vacation, reading the Herald at international landmarks. We call it Herald Around the World.

At times, a correction might appear on the op-ed page. We strive each week for the highest standards of accuracy and accountability.

When we make mistakes in our reporting, we believe we must own up to them and correct the record.

Siela Bynoe represents the 6th State Senate District.

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