Oyster Bay Herald 05-02-2025

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to seven years

Disgraced former congressman ordered to surrender on July 25

By ROKSANA AMID & WILL SHEELINE of the Herald

When George Santos was elected to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in 2022, Glen Cove resident Paula Erome remembers being stunned.

“I couldn’t believe that we elected somebody like this,” Erome, an organizer of Concerned Citizens of NY-03, said. From the moment Santos’s elaborate fabrications began unraveling, Erome and others in her community went into action, protesting, organizing and demanding that he be held accountable.

Their calls were finally answered last week, when U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced the disgraced former congressman to seven years in federal prison and over $300,000 in fines. The sentence followed Santos’s guilty plea last August to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, as he admitted to defrauding donors, misusing campaign funds and fabricating key

Oyster Bay residents recall encounters with the pope

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

When Pope Francis died, the moment was deeply felt by Catholics around the world. While his death marks the end of an era for the Catholic Church, his impact was also felt by everyday people, including some in Oyster Bay, who managed to cross paths with the first pontiff from the Americas.

Local couple Ravin Chetram and Denise Domenechi-Chetram were in Italy on vacation last month, and had plans to finish their trip in Rome. They never imagined their arrival would coincide with Francis’s

death, or his lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica.

“We lucked out,” Chetram.

“It’s crazy to say we lucked out for a death, but we did.”

The couple arrived in Rome on April 24, and stayed just three blocks from the Vatican. Within hours they were able to view the pope’s body inside the iconic basilica. Chetram, who was raised Hindu, said he does not practice any religion regularly, but the experience made a deep spiritual impact on him.

“I do believe in prayer,” he said. “And whenever something is that powerful that someone believes in, you feel that energy.”

It was not Chetram’s wife’s first time in the Eternal City, but Domenechi-Chetram said that the heightened emotions of the residents of Rome, as well as tourists and the gathered clergy, changed the dynamic of both the city and the Vatican.

“It was such an overwhelming experience,” she said. “There were people there crying, people mourning, people praying, so it was really just incredible to be there and to feel that.”

Still, as the couple joined crowds lining up to pay the respects to Francis, what had started as a sightseeing trip

became something greater. The couple also watched the funeral procession, and toured the Sistine Chapel just before it closed for the conclave that will choose the next pope.

“To stand in that room and look at the ceiling, man, it’s intriguing,” Ravin said. “You feel it. You get goose bumps.”

Back in Oyster Bay, Bob and

Donna Viscovich have their own treasured memory of Pope Francis — one from much closer to home. In 2015, during the pontiff’s historic visit to the United States, the Viscoviches and their son, Nicholas, were invited to attend a Mass at Madison Square Garden by St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, and

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George Santos, center, the former representative of the 3rd Congressional District, was sentenced on April 25 to seven years in prison and over $300,000 in fines.

Francis blessed one special O.B. resident

they were seated just feet from the pope’s path.

The most memorable moment came when Francis blessed Nicholas, who has Down syndrome and has suffered from several health issues throughout his life.

The pope took his hands, looked him straight in the eyes and blessed him right on the forehead.

“I was practically pushing Nicholas to the usher. ‘Please,’ I kept saying,” Donna recounted, describing the almost palpable energy in the arena as Francis addressed her son. “The pope took his hands, looked him straight in the eyes and blessed him right on the forehead. The whole rest of the Mass, we were hysterically crying.”

DONNA VISCOVICH Parishioner, St. Dominic’s Church

For Bob, a lifelong Catholic and an active member of the St. Dominic’s community, the encounter reinforced the pope’s unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life. It also reaffirmed his belief in the Church, and he said it led him to be more active in the church.

“For most of my adult life, I was a pretty lukewarm Catholic, unlike my wife,” Bob acknowledged. “Maybe a year before that meeting with the pope, I had had a profound reversion to the faith, and so that meeting with the pope was just another sign.”

Francis’s emphasis on humility, inclusion and compassion resonated deeply with the Viscoviches.

Chetram left Rome with a similar respect for the pope’s global influence. “This man did so much,” he said. “He dedicated his life to what he did, and to be able to walk in and be part of that — that’s what makes it touching for me.”

Milan, Positano and Capri before ending in Rome, became, in retrospect, a pilgrimage — not for doctrine, but for meaning.

His trip with his wife, which included stops in

“It was overwhelming,” Ravin said. “The power, when I walked in … I can’t believe that that happened.”

Courtesy Viscovich family

Nicholas Viscovich, right, of Oyster Bay, got to meet the pope at Madison Square Garden in 2015, when the Holy Father blessed him.

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A night to remember at Life Enrichment Center

Nearly 100 guests gathered at The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay on April 26 for an evening of music, dinner, and dancing at the Tres Cabaret Spring Fundraiser. The center was transformed into a stylish supper club, where guests arrived dressed in their finest nightclub chic.

John Schwartzberg & His Jazz Ensemble kept the energy high all night long, while soloist Talya Smilowitz wowed the crowd with her renditions of classic standards and traditional jazz favorites.

It was a night full of joy, laughter, and community spirit. All proceeds from the evening went directly toward supporting programs and services at the center, helping them continue our mission to enrich the lives of older adults. For more information about the center, their work and how to support them, visit LifeEnrichmentCenterOysterBay.org.

–Will Sheeline

Nearly 100 guests came to The Life Enrichment Center to raise money, eat, drink and dance.

Photos courtesy Ann Balderston-Glynn

John Schwartzberg & His Jazz Ensemble played a

of classic jazz songs.

Kris and Jerry Lalonde danced the night away at the Tres Cabaret Spring Fundraiser.

Bruce Rebold and Maria Haggerty wore their swankiest outfits for the fundraiser.

Elaine and John Palmer left their table behind to tap their feet to jazz favorites.

‘Cry me a river,’ one former constituent says

aspects of his biography in order to deceive voters.

Erome, who attended Santos’s earlier court appearances and organized a protest in front of his district office after he co-sponsored a bill in Congress proposing the AR-15 as the national firearm, said the sentence brings a sense of justice, but not closure.

H“I think there is some justice in his seven-year sentence,” she said. “It’s certainly well-deserved, considering the magnitude of the crimes he committed. But he never showed real remorse. Everything he did felt performative — like he was just echoing the right words, but behind the scenes it was always someone else’s fault. He never truly took responsibility.”

self,” she added. “But this was beyond embellishment. As someone who worked in human resources, lying on a résumé was always a deal-breaker. And he lied about everything.”

e never truly took responsibility.

Wiseltier, like many in the 3rd District, was appalled not just by the lies, but by the way Santos clung to power even as scandal engulfed him. “It was embarrassing to know that this person represented me,” she said. “We didn’t have a real representative. We had no one to call for constituent issues. He was a thief, and people defended him for far too long.”

“My reaction, in sitting in the courtroom, was, ‘Cry me a river,’” said Jody Kass Finkel, a founder of Concerned Citizens of NY-03.

That sentiment was echoed by Glen Head resident Marsha Wiseltier, another politically active constituent who recalled first learning about Santos through his widespread campaign signage, but said she was unaware of his background until The New York Times exposed his fabrications.

“I was shocked when he won,” Wiseltier said. “I’m politically active, but I’d never even heard of him.

“It reminded me of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ — he just kept reinventing him -

Santos was expelled from Congress in December 2023, after the release of a damning 56-page House Ethics Committee report and multiple federal indictments. He was only the sixth member of the House in U.S. history to be expelled. Federal prosecutors detailed five criminal schemes, ranging from identity theft to campaign finance violations.

Outside the courthouse last week, U.S. Attorney John Durham called Santos’s actions “an affront to our electoral process.”

“He’s going to federal prison, and

Legacy Planning

Some thirty-five years ago your writer was taught that estate planning is about getting your assets to whom you want, when you want, and the way you want, with the least amount of taxes and legal fees possible.

In the intervening time, we have learned that estate planning is more — it is legacy planning. Legacy has two meanings (1) the assets you leave, and (2) the impression you leave. Your assets will dissipate, but your impression will endure. Were you kind and generous? Were you forgiving and grateful? Were you compassionate and did you bring light into the world, despite your setbacks.

Our readers have surely noticed over the years that these sponsored columns are not only about law, but just as often about how to become a better human being. Much of it has been learned from our interactions with clients. A client once asked if I had a degree in psychology. I answered yes, I have a Masters. When she asked where I got it, I said sitting behind this desk eight hours a day for the last thirty-five years!

Observing people, you learn that perspective is everything. We consider it part of our calling to provide clients with different perspectives with which to view personal and family matters. It is not difficult to see how looking at a situation from a different perspective can completely change the way we see the world. A client came in relating how furious she was that her daughter’s abusive husband used her daughter to obtain his degree and then asked for a divorce and move out. Yes, I said, but if it was my daughter and she had an abusive husband I would be thrilled that he had move out. Oh, the client said, “I never thought of that!” Her view of the matter had shifted considerably. Thoreau put it, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”

Working on oneself to become a better person is a classic win/win situation. Our lives become better as do those of everyone we come into contact with. The Dalai Lama says we are all selfish but we can engage in “enlightened selfishness”, doing better by others for our own sake.

George Santos will have to surrender to the police on July 25, after which, barring a presidential pardon or an appeal, he will spend seven years in a federal prison.

he’s going to be punished for his staggering fraud,” Durham told reporters.

“For mocking our democratic institutions and, most importantly, for betraying and defrauding his supporters, his voters, his donors … Today’s sentence demonstrates that this egregious conduct will not be tolerated.”

In court, wearing a gray suit and choking back tears, Santos did his best to appear remorseful. “I betrayed the confidence of my constituents, my colleagues, and my friends and family,” he told Seybert. “I can’t rewrite the past, but I can control the road ahead.”

Seybert, however, did not appear convinced of Santos’s sincerity. “Where is your remorse?” she asked. “It’s always someone else’s fault.” She noted that throughout the nearly two-year legal process, Santos had never showed genuine repentance, and often dismissed the proceedings as politically motivated “lawfare.”

Even after the sentencing, he remained defiant. In a post on X, he called the punishment “an over-the-top politically influenced sentence,” and appealed to President Trump for a pardon.

Outside the courthouse, dozens of

former constituents gathered with signs reading “Truth Matters” and “We Refuse to Be Deceived Again.” Among them was Rich Osthoff Jr., the disabled veteran who accused Santos of stealing funds from a GoFundMe meant to save Osthoff’s dying service dog.

“It reminded me of when my dog died because of his deceit and deception, how I felt,” Osthoff said. “I was on my knees, blubbering in the shower. It was good to see (him like) that.”

Wiseltier said the sentence brought some relief — but she added that she hopes Santos serves every day of it. “My initial reaction was good,” she said. “If it were up to me, he would’ve gotten more. He stole from the unemployment system, from real people. And even at sentencing, he cried, but showed no real contrition. Now he’s out there again, saying it was all politically motivated. Once a grifter, always a grifter.”

On Tuesday. Santos’s attorney Joseph Murray announced that Santos planned to appeal to President Trump for a pardon. While the White House had not responded to the announcment as the Herald went to press, this may not be the last Long Island has seen of George Santos.

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PAULA EROME

Glen Cove

HERALD SCHOOLS

Locust Valley honors top 15 students of 2025

Locust Valley High School honored the top 15 students in the Class of 2025 for their dedication to academic pursuits on April 28. Each student invited teachers and staff members from throughout the district who helped them become the successful young people they are today and gifted them flowers.

“Tonight, I want you to take these moments in and give yourself credit for the work you have done,” Superintendent of Schools Kristen Turnow said. “What each

Top 15 student Gianna Werle, center, was honored alongside her favorite teachers

Louis DeRose, left, and Christine Arthur.

of you has done in balancing your academics with extracurriculars, sports, work in the community and more is an incredible accomplishment.”

Congratulations to Inshaal Abid (Valedictorian), Addison Edwins, Jack French, John Gambino, Maeve Germans, Isabella Iodice, Elzbieta Kungys, James Martyn, Abigail Maselli (Salutatorian), Grace O’Mahony, Sienna Singe, Gianna Werle, Andrew Wieman, Olivia Wilde and Sam Zarou on their accomplishment.

Photos courtesy Locust Valley Central School District

Top 15 student Sienna Singe gave flowers to one of her inspirations, teacher Charles Labansky.

SCHOOLS

T.R. Elementary hosts largest art show ever

The halls of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Oyster Bay were transformed into an art gallery during this year’s annual Art Show on April 24, which was the largest in the school’s history.

More than 2,200 pieces of student artwork were proudly displayed throughout the building, including in the newly completed extension. From colorful paintings to detailed mixed media projects, the exhibits reflected the creativity and hard work of students across all grades.

This year also marked the debut of artwork from the district’s full-day pre-K program, whose contributions added a new dimension to the event.

The district extended its sincere thanks to the parents who volunteered their time to help hang the displays, and to the K-2 art teacher, Meredith Brustman, for her dedication and leadership in bringing the show to life.

–Will Sheeline

This year marked the debut of artwork from the pre-K program.

Students proudly showed off their artwork alongside Erica Giglio Pac, director of Fine, Performing and Media Arts, left, and Meredith Brustman, K-2 art teacher.

Photos courtesy Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

This year’s Art Show was the largest in school history, featuring over 2,200 pieces of student artwork.

The halls of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Oyster Bay were transformed into an art gallery.

THE GREAT BOOK GURU NEWS BRIEF

Role reversals

Dear Great Book Guru, I am looking forward to Celebrate Sea Cliff Day this coming Saturday. I’ m particularly excited about Great Gatsby Trivia on the Village Green. But I really need a short but compelling read to recommend to my book club. Any suggestions?

Sea Cliff Day Celebrant

Dear Sea Cliff Day Celebrant,

sense of mystery and foreboding.

With the next chapter a whole new story begins. In this version she and Toma are home with Xavier who is now their son. While we quickly realize she is an unreliable narrator, we are now forced to deal with two totally different narratives. Is she acting in two distinct plays and who is her audience?

I just finished a fascinating novel – “Audition” by Katie Kitamura. The story opens with a middle-aged actress standing outside a New York City restaurant deciding if she should go in to meet Xavier, a young student. She almost turns away, but no… she joins him and a strange but beautiful story unfolds. Is he her son (impossible she explains) and is that Toma her husband who she sees across the room and why is he here? There is a definite

ANN DIPIETRO

The roles that parents and children play in different stages are described in exquisite detail, but when Hana, a fourth character, joins the family, roles shift once again. Throughout, we are confronted with the reality that “all the world’s a stage, and we are merely players.” A novel that will perplex and delight –highly recommended.

Would you like to ask the Great Book Guru for a book suggestion? Contact her at annmdipietro@ gmail.com.

Beach parking stickers available soon

Seasonal beach parking sticker sales and the free distribution of stickers to senior citizens and the disabled residents of the Town of Oyster Bay will begin on May 10. The Oyster Bay Town Board has restricted beach access to residents only. A major sand replenishment project was completed over the past several months.

Beach parking stickers will be on sale beginning May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay and at TOBAY Beach. Beginning May 24 beach parking stickers will be available for purchase on weekends only from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Centre Island Beach in Bayville and Philip B. Healey Beach at Florence Avenue in Massapequa.

On June 21 beach parking stickers will be available for purchase daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff, and in Bayville at Charles E. Ransom and Stehli beaches. To purchase a beach parking sticker for your vehicle, residents must present a valid NYS driver’s license with residency in the Town of Oyster Bay, their vehicle registration, and bring the vehicle they plan to drive to the beach.

Parking stickers are placed on the vehicle at the time of purchase. Only residents may purchase beach parking stickers for Town of Oyster Bay beaches. Beach parking stickers are $60, which pay for themselves following

three visits.

Free Passes For Senior Citizens: Town of Oyster Bay residents aged 60+ can obtain a free parking sticker by presenting their driver’s license with Town residency and their vehicle registration. After receiving the sticker, senior residents must be present in the vehicle for entry on each visit. If visiting the beach in another vehicle, seniors can show their driver’s license and get a free day pass.

Free Passes For Disabled/Social Security Recipients: Residents who are permanently disabled or receive social security can acquire a free beach parking pass by showing their Notice of Award Letter or Handicapped Parking Permit issued from the Nassau County Department Office for the Physically Challenged, alongside with a valid driver’s license showing residency in the Town and vehicle registration. A parking sticker will then be adhered to the vehicle.

Discounts For Volunteer Firefighters & Veterans: Town of Oyster Bay volunteer firefighters, active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces, and veterans’ quality for beach parking passes at reduced rates.

Only cashless payments are accepted, including credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. For more information call the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Beaches Division, at (516) 797-4111.

PSEG Long Island Hosts First “Business First” Workshop for Entrepreneurs

By Maureen Fitzgerald

On April 15, nearly 50 Long Island business owners attended PSEG Long Island’s first “Business First” workshop at its Bethpage headquarters, hosted in collaboration with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The morning session featured a networking breakfast and expert-led presentations on reducing energy costs, managing utility bills, and securing funding for energy-efficient upgrades.

“Small businesses power our communities and fuel economic growth,” said Veronica Isaac, Manager of Customer and Community Partnerships at PSEG Long Island, reflecting on the vital role small businesses play here — a theme that resonated throughout the day’s program. “By helping them thrive, we unlock local jobs, boost reinvestment and create a cycle of shared success. A strong small business is a win for all of us.”

Christine Bryson and Shamisha Sims kicked off the event with an overview of financial and technical resources available through PSEG Long Island and partner agencies. Bryson explained how federal, state, and local programs—including grants, loans, and tax credits—can support energy-saving improvements. She also provided tips on working with economic development agencies. Sims introduced PSEG’s Business First program, which offers free or low-cost energy assessments, and shared sample audit reports highlighting quickreturn upgrades like LED lighting and HVAC controls.

The technical portion of the workshop focused on implementation. Matt Connors shared case studies of local companies that cut energy use by up to 25% and explained how to apply for rebates tied to improvements like programmable thermostats and motor retrofits. Nicole Jones-Cumberbatch followed with a presentation on PSEG’s renovation support services, which help businesses navigate permits, hire contractors, and stay on schedule. Paul DiBenedetto wrapped up the segment with a discussion on EV charging stations and available

incentives, sparking interest from several attendees planning future installations.

Thenaris Godbolt walked through PSEG Long Island’s commercial billing system, helping attendees better understand rate schedules, online tools, and cost-saving features like budget billing and prompt-payment discounts. The session closed with Jimmy Alty offering procurement tips to help businesses evaluate vendor bids, negotiate terms, and leverage PSEG Long Island’s contractor network — their Prime Efficiency

Partners — for quality assurance and cost control. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet one-onone with Business First Advocates to discuss next steps, from rebate applications to project planning, receiving personalized advice and customized next steps and key contacts for follow-up support. Future workshops are planned throughout the year. Businesses can email PSEGLI-BusinessFirst@pseg. com to schedule a free energy assessment or learn more.

photo courtesy PSEG Long Island

Long Island business owners attend PSEG Long Island “Business First” workshop on April 15.

The Southern State at 100: a divided legacy

History, and real or imagined inequity, collide on 25 miles of one of Long Island’s busiest roadways

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

First in a series on the Southern State Parkway.

One bright Saturday afternoon in June 2020, a group of protesters stood near the Robert Moses statue in Babylon, calling for its removal. Their rallying cry: The “Master Builder” was not worthy of such recognition. He was, instead, a racist who, among other things, designed the Southern State Parkway to keep buses carrying low-income families from traveling from New York City to Long Island — and its beaches.

The group had collected more than 13,000 signatures in support of its cause.

major roadway expansion undertaken by New York state that also included the Northern State and Sagtikos parkways. Today, it is a 25.3-mile long roadway that stretches from the Queens-Nassau border to Heckscher State Park in East Islip.

Wayne Horsley, a former regional director of Long Island’s state parks and a local historian, countered at the time that the often aired claims against Moses, “a son of the village,” have never been proven.

What has been proven, however, is the impact of the visionary work of Moses, who was the architect behind the construction of the Southern State when he served as the chairman of the Long Island State Park Commission and president of the New York State Parks Council.

The 100th anniversary of the construction of the parkway this year offers an opportunity to reflect on both its history and its future.

Often referred to simply as “the parkway,” the Southern State was part of a

Construction on the Southern State began in 1925, under Moses’s leadership. It was designed to improve access to Jones Beach. The land was originally a water conduit owned by the borough of Brooklyn. It comprises the western portion of unsigned New York State Route 908M, with the Heckscher State Parkway occupying the eastern section. Its first section opened to the public in 1927; there were additions in 1949, and its current roadway was completed in 1962, when it reached Heckscher Parkway.

Following the post-war housing boom on Long Island, the parkway was widened and straightened in a number of places to serve commuters traveling at speeds unanticipated when the road was first constructed.

Initially, the Southern State had a toll between exits 13 and 14, at the Cross Island Parkway, until 1978 when the state eliminated it and removed the toll plaza.

Prior to World War II, the State Department of Transportation estimated that fewer than 15,000 cars traveled on the parkway each day. During the postwar population boom on Long Island, the volume expanded to 190,000 cars per day, with most using it to commute between home and work.

Mary Cascone, historian of the Town of Babylon, notes that the Long Island parkway system was initially designed to bring automobiles to state parks.

“By limiting access to passenger cars, the parkways were supposedly intended for recreational driving,” Cascone wrote in her research on Moses and the Southern State. “Drivers and passengers could enjoy the beauty of the tree-lined roadway, free of billboards and trucks, as they made the journey to the countryside.”

That intention is visually confirmed in photos taken of the road when it opened, showing one or two cars on a lushly landscaped parkway, portraying what was then known as the “leisurely Sunday drive.” With its verdant country-

side free of commercial traffic, the parkway appealed to the more affluent city residents who owned cars, whether an intentional outcome of the design or not.

An aspect of the roadway’s design that is often cited as evidence to support the claim that it was designed to deny access to the masses is its bridges, which have unusually low clearances.

“It appears to be accurate that the state parks and beaches reached by the Nassau and Suffolk County parkways were deliberately designed to accommodate motorists rather than people who used public transportation,” Cascone said. “The inference that many people make, however, is that Black people used public transportation — which they

Photos courtesy Babylon Town Historical Society

The Southern State Parkway under construction at Belmont Avenue in Babylon.

A colorized photo of the Southern State Parkway when it opened in 1927.

Southern State’s century of vehicular history

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surely did — along with all the other people who could not afford to, or simply chose not to, own a car. This ignores the fact, however, that Black people did own automobiles, and drove them on the parkways and to the beaches.”

For some, however, the low parkway bridges are an unfortunate, lingering reminder of classism and inequity in the guise of public works, Cascone concluded.

Thomas J. Campanella, a professor at Cornell University, a historian and a writer on city planning and the urban environment, sees the potential evidence of discrimination in the lower height of the Southern State bridges compared with those on other parkways Moses designed.

“The low-bridge story is a microbiography of Moses, a tragic hero who built for the ages, but for a narrowly construed public,” Campanella wrote. “It also shows how something as inert as a stone-faced bridge can be alive with politics and meaning.”

He also noted that Moses’s attitude appeared contradictory, as he approved the construction of a swimming pool and play center in Harlem — now the Jackie Robinson Park — which is considered one of the best public works projects of the New Deal era anywhere in the United States, and established other recreational sites in communities of color across New York state.

In a press release dated July 23, 1934, Moses argued for the construction of more recreational facilities for all New Yorkers, noting, “It is no exaggeration to say that the health, happiness, efficiency and orderliness of many of the city’s

residents, especially in the summer months, are tremendously affected by the presence or absence of adequate swimming and bathing facilities.”

Historical parkway facts

■ Originally designed with quaint wooden lampposts, which became affectionately known as “woody” lights.

■ When the parkway was first built, then Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to have a western extension that reached into Brooklyn. That stretch of highway is known today as the Belt Parkway.

■ Following the suburban expansion of Long Island after World War II, the parkway was widened and straightened in places to allow for higher speeds and more traffic.

■ A state police substation and barracks were built on either side of the parkway in North Valley Stream.

■ A median service station was built in the 1930s east of Exit 32 (Route 110). It closed in 1985, but its abandoned ramps can still be seen in the median.

Next installment: Accident statistics and causes.

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald Heading east on the south side of today’s Southern State Parkway.

Glen Cove art crawl showcases local talent

Downtown Glen Cove transformed into a vibrant open-air gallery on Friday, April 25, as the Glen Cove Downtown BID Art Crawl brought the community together from 7 to 9 p.m. for an evening of local art, culture, and small business engagement. Guests met photographers like Marino Carrabs and Tony Tedeschi at local wine bars, viewed student artwork from the Glen Cove High School Art Club, and discovered compelling pieces by emerging and established artists at salons, martial arts studios, and more. The evening culminated in an exhibit opening at the North Shore Historical Museum spotlighting American Impressionist F. Edwin Church, making it a memorable celebration of creativity, conversation, and community spirit.

Joanne Yee/Herald photos

Sandy Pemerantz, Felicia Pemerantz, Marisa Macnow and Scott Macnow supported Glen Cove High School student artists Natalie Macnow and Jacob Macnow- while they showcased their art at Glen Floors.

–Roksana Amid

Steve Forster, Director at LI Academy of Fne Art demonstrated his process for painting vivid landscapes.

David D’Alleva, John Yee, AJ KurrDirector stopped to admire local art at Soca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Peter B. Holden Gallery showcased many local artists.

Visitors were captivated with art by Peter B. Holden.

Las Vegas Sands pulls out of casino bid

By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com

Las Vegas Sands is no longer pursuing its $6 billion proposal to build a casino resort on the Nassau Coliseum site.

The company will not apply in June for one of three available downstate gaming licenses in New York. Executives cited a range of market forces, including the rise of online gambling, economic uncertainty in the U.S. and a strategic shift to preserve shareholder value.

The proposed project included a 400,000-square-foot casino, hotels, restaurants, retail space and a convention center. It was projected to create more than 8,500 construction jobs and over 5,000 permanent positions across the 72-acre site.

Last August, the County Legislature approved a 42-year operational lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands for the Coliseum and surrounding land in an 18-1 vote, meaning that Sands was responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the property but could not build or develop. The next steps for the project would have been for the company to apply for a lease that allowed it to develop the property, and to bid for one of the gaming licenses.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a forceful advocate for the project, issued a statement through Chris Boyle, his director of communications.

“County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Kelsie Radziski/Herald

Las Vegas Sands has withdrawn its plan to build a $6 billion casino on the Nassau Coliseum site. The project sparked debate from the start, with groups like the Say No to the Casino Civic Association, above, protesting outside legislative meetings.

has been aware of certain pressures that have factored into Las Vegas Sands’ rethinking of land-based brick and mortar casinos in the United States,” the statement read.

“The County Executive is grateful that Las Vegas Sands is committed to the development of the Coliseum site with or without a casino,” Boyle added. “However, there is strong interest from gaming organizations which have been in confidential discussions with Nassau County in taking the place of Las Vegas Sands in

the licensing application process.”

“Nassau County will crystallize within the next 30 days whether or not to entertain a casino component or develop the site without,” Boyle stated. “In either event there will be an exciting new development that will create jobs and positive economic activity.”

The Say No to the Casino Civic Association, whose members have been vocal opponents of the project since the beginning, is “thrilled” after a long fight against the “wholly destructive casino,”

according to a statement issued by members Monica Kiely and Allison O’Brien Silva.

“While we are concerned the door remains open for the county to find a new casino partner, it was always a bad idea, and it will continue to be a bad idea, whether the county works with Las Vegas Sands or another predatory gambling company looking to extract wealth from our community,” the statement read.

On April 24, County Legislator Seth Koslow sent a cease-and-desist letter to Blakeman demanding that all expenditures surrounding the Sands casino be terminated. Koslow said at a news conference that morning that there was no clear path forward for the project, and he was concerned about “wasting time, energy and money” on something that is “not what people wanted.”

Koslow, who is the Democratic candidate for county executive, supports development on the site that both brings in the money that the casino promised and aligns with what he maintains community members want.

“We need to invest in a real project that’s going to get done, that people want, that has community buy-in,” he said at the conference. “We can certainly do a hotel, an entertainment facility, with a convention center, something that’s going to bring more people here, something that’s going to bring tourism here.”

NEWS BRIEF

Deep Roots Farmers Market returns soon

The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce will take the reins of the Deep Roots Farmers Market this spring, honoring the legacy of its founder, Amy Peters. Beginning May 31, the market will be officially renamed Deep Roots Farmers Market – Glen Cove and continue to operate at its familiar waterfront location in the parking lot next to The Beacon at 100 Garvies Point Road.

The 2025 season will run for 23 weeks, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Nov. 1, rain or shine. The only exception will be on, June 7, when the market will temporarily move to Glen Cove Village Square to make way for the city’s annual Greek Festival. It will return to Garvies Point the following Saturday.

To kick off the season, the Chamber will host a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony on opening day, May 31, and the public is encouraged to attend and celebrate this new chapter for a market that has become a staple in the Glen Cove community since its launch in 2021.

Dr. Maxine Cappel Mayreis, President of the Glen Cove Chamber and co-chair of the Market Committee, emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to maintaining the market’s founding values.

“Happily, you will be greeted by many familiar faces—local makers and growers offering everything from fresh produce and baked goods to handmade décor, sauces, flowers, and more,” she said.

Shoppers can expect a wide array of locally sourced and crafted products, including healthy microgreens, spices, olive oils, gluten-free treats, pure ice creams, artisan breads, dog treats, quiches, handcrafted cutting boards, and even knife sharpening services. Live music will be featured each week, creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere along the scenic Hempstead Harbor.The market’s revival under the Chamber’s guidance ensures that Amy Peters’ vision of a vibrant, local, and sustainable community market lives on.

“This is the place to be on Saturday mornings,” Mayreis said. “The location, the community, the view—vendors often tell us it’s their favorite market spot.”

Vendor applications are currently being accepted. For more information, contact the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce at (516) 676-6666, email info@glencovechamber.org, or text co-chairs Dr. Maxine Mayreis at (516) 528-5955 or Ylisa Kunze at (516) 819-9038.

STEPPING OUT

“Choc”-full of delights

The Chocolate Expo is all sorts of delicious

By Danielle Schwab

Prepare for a day coated in all things chocolate.

Over 90 vendors soon set up shop at Hostra University’s David Mack Sports & Exhibition Center. The unique foodie experience returns, May 4, with sweet and savory tastes all in one place.

“We call ourselves the official home of chocolate, food, and fun,” Marvin Baum, the Chocolate Expo’s founder, says. “We’re using chocolate as a platform, not only to support small local businesses, but also to do good for the community.”

It all began in 2006, after Baum realized there was a strong desire to bring food vendors and communities together. Since 2012, the chocoholic’s delight has been sweetening Long Island and has grown to be the confectionery hot spot it is today.

“Long Island has always been a special spot for me. It helped us go to the next level in terms of what we could offer the public in terms of an experience,” Baum says.

From chocolate classics like bonbons, fudge and chocolate-dipped treats to interesting twists such as chocolate-covered bacon, there are no shortage of desserts to indulge in. For more savory pairings, baked goods, specialty foods, wine, and cheeses are also tempting; there’s surely something to satisfy everyone’s palate.

Visitors can check out the Long Island confectioners represented, including Bellmore’s Chocolate Works, a chocolaterie selling chocolate-covered pretzels, platters, and more.

“Last year was our first year at the Expo. We had a great experience,” Nimisha Patel, who owns the store with her husband, Raj, reports.“People always buy chocolate, and we get to be creative and decorate with different designs.”

Other local favorites include Chez Hedwidge, an artisan gluten-free bakery, based in Valley Stream; Massapequa’s Swizzled Desserts, a purveyor of small batch alchohol-infused ice creams and sorbets; and Sunflower Bakeshop, a Kosher bakery in West Hempstead that caters to customers with

• Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Tickets are $20, $10 ages 5-12 when purchased online, children under 5 free, $30, $15 child at door; available from thechocolateexpo.com

• Hofstra University, David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex, Hempstead

food and dietary restrictions, offering a wide range of glutenfree and vegan options.

This year, the choice of treats is more enticing than ever.

“There are a limited number of chocolate shops on Long Island. We’re bringing vendors from other states and countries, so we can bring unique things that people from Long Island have not seen elsewhere before,” Baum says.

Be sure to sample the diverse offerings that include the trendy Dubai chocolate (Omniya), rich artisanal chocolates from Paris (Chocolaknin), and luxury Swiss assortments (Canonica).

The binge-worthy experiences don’t stop with chocolate. Guests can meet up with this years’ special guests — everyone’s favorite 1970s TV family, “The Brady Bunch.”

“There’s a strong nostalgic quality to connecting with the original show. This is a chance to get together, to connect without a television screen, in a much more informal kind of way,” says Barry Williams, who fans will know as the eldest Brady child, Greg Brady.

Williams is readu to answer all your eager-to-know questions about the show — along with his castmates Christopher Knight (Peter Brady), Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady), and Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) — during the morning panel discussion. He’s also bringing some “Tikis” that fans may recognize from the iconic Hawaii episode.

“I see happen quite often is a fan will approach us, they might be middle-aged, and in front of my eyes they will turn into the giggling teenager that they were when they were watching the show,” he notes.

Balloon artist Robbie Furman adds to the magic, creating a life-sized ‘Brady Bunch’ — made entirely out of balloons!

For more family-sized fun, young visitors can drop by the Kidz Zone for face painting, balloon twisting and chocolate smashing. You may even catch a glimpse of a Stormtrooper — don’t forget to respond “May the Fourth be with you!”

At the end of the day, kids can enjoy a balloon popping party.

“We let the kids pop them with safe little picks at the end of the event, which we’ve never done on Long Island before,” Baum says.

Whether you’re familiar with the Expo or a curious newcomer, it’s always a delectable outing.

“We have a relationship with people on Long Island, and they look forward to it every year. I recently saw a Facebook post [about the Expo] saying ‘My friend and I had a magical day that we will never forget,’” Baum says.

“This is why we do what we do with the Chocolate Expo, for our guests have a magical time.”

Pink Talking Fish

Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark on Main Street stage, on their latest tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incredible Pink Floyd album “Wish You Were Here.” This show consists of two sets. The first set will be a full rendition of this epic album from start to finish, with “Classic PTF” combinations for the second set. “Wish You Were Here” is extremely meaningful to the band members and so many music lovers around the world and PTF is thrilled to bring this album to life in 2025. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience.

Friday, May 2, 8 p.m. $49 and $46. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or call (516) 767-6444.

Regency Romance is afoot

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes everyone to Regency Romance Weekend, a most splendid affair in honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday. Families can wander the gardens for storybook strolls and hands-on crafts, while those with a playful spirit can enjoy lawn games fit for the finest estates. Also find inspiration in creative activities, while music lovers are serenaded with classical takes on familiar tunes. Of course, what would a Regency gathering be without fashion and society gossip? Take in a discussion on Regency fashion —fact versus fiction. And for those with a keen mind and a love of Austen’s world, Austen trivia will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. Plus indulge in a proper afternoon tea, or treat yourself to confections at the café.

Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For more information and program/events schedule, go to oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048.

Photos courtesy Chuck Fishman Every bite is a sweet discovery at The Chocolate Expo.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

MAY

1

LIMEHOF Summer Band Camp

High school vocalists and musicians are welcome to register now for the Band Camp program. Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, LIMEHOF, will host its first All-Star Band Camp for high school students in grades 9-12. The week-long session runs from July 28 through Aug. 1, 9 -11:30 a.m. each day and conclude with a final concert on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. $350 fee. To apply, email student’s name, age, specific instrument or vocalist, and contact information to Tom Needham. Deadline is June 1.

• Contact: (631) 689-5888, info@limusichalloffame.org

On Exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) that publicly launched the movement. The direct follow-up to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. On view through June 15.

• Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org

‘Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!’

The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City.

• Time: Also May 2-3, and May 7-8, times vary

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

Walking with the Olmsteds

Wander through the stunning landscapes of Planting Fields and learn about the renowned Olmsted Brothers and how they built the Coes’ dream estate. Registration required.

Brian Regan

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly citing him as “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills prestigious venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year. His comedic talent extends beyond the stage. He’s released two acclaimed Netflix specials, “Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers” and “Brian Regan: On The Rocks,” showcasing his knack for finding humor in everyday situations. He also starred in his own Netflix series,”Stand Up And Away! With Brian Regan,” and even made history with “Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall,” the first live broadcast of a stand-up special in Comedy Central’s history. Regan also co-stars in three seasons of Peter Farrelly’s series, “Loudermilk,” which moved to Netflix in January 2024, ranking in the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix for over a month. He’s also a familiar presence on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” He’s the standup guest who the show invites on for two segments: a performance segment and also on the couch to chat with Jimmy. $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50.

• Date: Ongoing Thursdays and Sundays, through Oct. 30

• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay

• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• Contact: plantingfields.org/ happenings or (516) 922-8674

MAY

2

Long Island Marathon Weekend

The Long Island Marathon and additional races return to Eisenhower Park with three days packed with races for runners of all ages and abilities, through May 4.

• Where: Eisenhower Park, East Meadow

• Time: Varying times on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

• Contact: RunSignUp.com/ Race/NY/EastMeadow/ LongIslandMarathon

MAY

Opening day at the Stroll Garden

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Join the North Shore Land Alliance for the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden opening day and celebrate the season’s beginning with traditional Japanese snacks and music.

• Where: 3 Dogwood Lane, Mill Neck

• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 922-1028

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen to “Jane Austen: Little People Big Dreams” by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara. Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Registration required.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

‘Bridgerton’-inspired dance workshop

Enjoy an hour of grace and merriment at Old Westbury Gardens and learn some of the dances from the “Bridgerton” and “Queen Charlotte” series. No experience is necessary and no partner is needed. Instructor Susan de Guardiola guides participants through easy choreographies inspired from the TV series and talks about how the Bridgerton dances differ from the dances of the actual Regency/ Jane Austen era. Ages 16+

and help plants grow, making them essential to nature’s magic. Each child also gets to craft their very own beehive thumbprint masterpiece and enjoy a lively, buzzing game that brings the wonders of pollination to life. For ages 2-5. Registration required. $15 per child.

• Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay

• Time: 1-2 p.m.

• Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210

Conversation with Rachel Maddow

MSNBC host and author Rachel Maddow joins former Rep. Steve Israel to discuss her book “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism!” at Tilles Center.

• Where: LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: Purchase tickets at TheodoresBooks.com/event; for more information call (516) 636-5550

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

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

welcome.

• Where: The Barn at Orchard Hill, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: Noon-1 p.m.

• Contact: oldwestburygardens.org

MAY 4

Splish Splash… Animal Baths

Hang out with some Long Island Children’s Museum’s “residents,” Join an animal educator in the Hive Studio in the Feasts for Beasts Gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Observe animal bath time.

• Where: Museum Row, Garden City

• Time: 1:30-2 p.m.

• Contact: licm.org or (516) 224-5800

MAY

9 Little Learners’ Busy Bees

Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with a buzzing adventure for the little ones. Families discover how these tiny but mighty creatures help our environment flourish. Through fun activities, explore how bees spread pollen

MAY

10

WaterFront Center 25th Anniversary

The WaterFront Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and open house. Free admission.

• Where: 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay

• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Contact: info@thewaterfrontcenter.org or (516) 922-7245

Art Explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Nassau County Museum of Art. Kids and their adult partners can talk about and make art together. Enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required.

• Where: 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

• Time: noon-3 p.m.

• Contact: (516) 484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org

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Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL

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COMPANY: Quinn Legal Solutions, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/25/2025. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at PO Box 312, Mill Neck, NY 11765. Purpose: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Ltd Liability Co Act.

152888

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Oyster Bay Sewer District for the period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024 have been examined by an independent public accountant and that the report of examination performed by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to section thirty-five of the general municipal law, the governing Board of the Oyster Bay Sewer District may in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of examination performed by the independent public accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than 90 days after presentation of report to Board.

OYSTER BAY SEWER DISTRICT

Thomas D. Galasso

Joseph G. Pecora, P.E.

James T. Whelan BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 153287

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW -BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that a public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, 1492

Laurel Hollow Road, Laurel Hollow, NY to consider the following: ZV6-2024: The continuation of the public hearing on the application of Neal M. Wechsler on behalf of Colin Williams-Hawkes to reconstruct a 2-story garage with habitable space above at 48 Springwood Path, Laurel Hollow, NY where the proposed structure does not comply with the following section of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code:

1.The servants’ building shall be a detached building to be used exclusively for living or sleeping accommodations of bona fide domestic servants & caretakers as required by Section 145-5(E)(3)(d)(1) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. The proposed servants’ building will be used as both servants’ accommodation and garage.

2.No accessory building shall be erected at a distance less than the same distance from the front lot line as the principal building as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. Principal Building setback = 395.1’; Proposed accessory Building setback = 208’.

3.No accessory building shall exceed 1,000 square feet as required by Section 145-5(A)(1)(c) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. 1,352 square feet is proposed.

4. No accessory building shall exceed 25% of the area of the principal building as required by Section 145-5(A)(1)(c) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. 35% is proposed.

5.No accessory building shall have a heating system as required by Section 145-5(A)(1)(c) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. The second-floor servant’s quarters are proposed to be heated This property is designated as Section 14 Block A Lot 1057 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV7-2024: The continuation of the public hearing on the application of Christopher Roussis to construct a new residence, pool and pool cabana at 1572 Laurel Hollow Road, Laurel Hollow, NY

where the proposed structure does not comply with the following sections of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code:

1.According to Section 145-5 A. (1) (c) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code, no accessory building or structure shall have finished or unfinished below-grade floor space. The pool cabana (an accessory building) is proposed to have a partial storage basement below grade.

2.According to Section 145-5 A. (1) (c) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code, no accessory building or structure shall have a heating system. The pool cabana (an accessory building) is proposed to have a Heating system (an indoor fireplace).

3.According to Section 145-5 A. (1) (d) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code, the building area of the principal building, exclusive of other structures, shall not exceed 6% of the lot area (6,986 square feet). The proposed building area of the principal building is 7.02% of the lot area (8,171 square feet).

4.According to Section 145-5 D. (4) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code, the maximum floor area ratio shall be .09 (10,480 square feet). The proposed residence has a floor area ratio of .105 (12,195 square feet).

This property is designated as Section 26 Block E Lots 29 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV1-2025: The public hearing on the application of Charles Towers to maintain a detached garage at 1230 Moore’s Hill Road, Laurel Hollow, NY where the proposed structure does not comply with the following section of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code:

1.An accessory building or structure having a building area of more than 500 square feet up to 1,000 square feet shall be set back at least 50 feet from every lot line not abutting a street according to Section 145-5 B .(2) of The Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. The 216 square foot garage is proposed to be maintained with a 33.9 foot set back from the rear yard property line. This property is designated as Section 26 Block C Lots 2096 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV2-2025: The public hearing on the application of Michael Rant on behalf of Erica Michitsch to install retaining walls within required side and rear yard setbacks, and install “steps on grade” in a required rear yard setback at 170 Laurel Lane, Laurel Hollow, NY where the proposed structures do not comply with the following section of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code:

1.A single retaining wall three feet in height or less may be located in a required setback area as per Section 145-18 (B) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. The proposal includes two retaining walls three feet in height located within the required forty-foot setback areas (as close as 3.0 feet to the westerly side property line and as close as 17.2 feet to the rear property line).

2.An accessory building or structure having a building area of up to 500 square feet shall be set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as per Section 145-5 B. (2) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. The proposal includes “steps on grade”, an accessory structure, with a building area of approximately 100 square feet that are set back 6.0 feet from the rear property line. This property is designated as Section 14 Block 27 Lots 21 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZS3-2025: The public hearing on the application of Michael Rant on behalf of Erica Michitsch to install retaining walls within required side and rear yard setbacks, and install “steps on grade” in a required rear yard setback at 170 Laurel Lane, Laurel Hollow, NY where the proposed structure does not comply with the following section of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code:

1.Section 145-12(A)(2) states that within any steep or very steep slope area, no disturbance of the land or any vegetation thereon.… shall be permitted without a permit from the Village of Laurel Hollow Board of Zoning Appeals…. and, where applicable, a permit from the Village of Laurel Hollow Planning Board pursuant to the Tree

Ordinance.[1] The proposal will disturb both steep slope and very steep slope areas, and will require a permit from the Village of Laurel Hollow Planning Board pursuant to the tree ordinance.

Section 145-12(A)(3) states that no disturbance of any land defined as a “severely steep slope” herein shall be permitted other than the construction of a simple wooden staircase or similar structure, not to exceed four feet in width. The retaining walls and “steps on grade” will disturb a “severely steep slope” and they are not simple wooden staircases.

This property is designated as Section 14 Block 27 Lots 21 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Russell Mohr, Chairman April 22, 2025 153286

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE OYSTER BAYEAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY TO BE HELD ON MAY 20, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District will be held in the music wing of the Oyster Bay High School, located at 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM for the following purposes:

1. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for the school year beginning July 1, 2025 which shall be identified on the ballot as Proposition No. 1. 2. To vote on the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO.2 (Technology Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure): SHALL the Board of Education of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District be authorized to expend: $485,000 from the Technology Capital Reserve Fund

established on May 15, 2018 for the purpose of performing the following projects: purchase of student devices (iPads and Chromebooks) ; purchase of educational display boards; purchase of staff devices; purchase of security system cameras and servers, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

PROPOSITION NO.3 (Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure):

SHALL the Board of Education of the Oyster Bay East-Norwich Central School District be authorized to expend $990,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16, 2006 and amended on May 17, 2011 and May 21, 2013 and May 16, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: concrete/asphalt sidewalk and parking lot renovations at Oyster Bay High School; auditorium house lights replacement at Oyster Bay High School; HVAC renovations at Oyster Bay High School; cafeteria renovations at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; replacement of flooring at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; air conditioning installation in the cafeteria of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; roof replacement at the Administration building; and districtwide roof repairs, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

3. To elect two members of the Board of Education for a term of four (4) years each, beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the public budget hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 20252026 will be held May 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the Oyster Bay High School auditorium or remotely, if legally permissible. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2025-2026 for school purposes, specifying

the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any resident in the district at each school house in the District between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM during the period of the 14 days immediately preceding said election for May 20, 2025, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election.

Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library will be held in the music wing of the Oyster Bay High School, located at 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM for the following purposes:

1. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Public Library for the school year beginning July 1, 2025.

2. To elect one member of the Board of Library Trustees for a term of five (5) years beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the copies of the proposed library budget will be made available, upon request, to any resident at the Reference Desk of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, located at 89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, New York between the hours of 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 PM during the period of the 14 days immediately preceding said election of May 20, 2025, excluding

Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the nominations for the Board of Education member and Board of Library Trustee shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and filed with the District Clerk, Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM no later than 5 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. For the Board of Education, the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to the office. For the Library, the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to the office. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the registration of the qualified voters of this District for said annual District election is permitted in the District Clerk’s Office, located in the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, New York, during the hours of 8:00AM and 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, up to and including May 15, 2025. A register will be prepared and will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each of the five days prior to the day set for the

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election, except Sunday, by appointment only on Saturday, May 17, 2025 and at each polling place on election day.

PLEASE

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2020-2023) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting on May 20, 2025 for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 20, 2025.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee and early mail ballots for the school district election and for the library trustee election may be applied for at the District Clerk’s Office. Applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/ her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail voter ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application no later than six (6) days before the vote. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday. Eligibility to vote by absentee and early mail ballot will be determined in accordance with the

provisions of New York State Education Law

§§2018-a and 2018-e.

PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE

military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms (the latter of which is to be delivered only by mail or in person) must be received in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

Dated: MARCH 25, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

SUSAN WALSH DISTRICT CLERK 152712

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

SOBRE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO DE MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN

DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

CENTRAL DE OYSTER

BAY-EAST NORWICH

Y DE LA BIBLIOTECA

PÚBLICA DE OYSTER

BAY-EAST NORWICH

QUE SE REALIZARÁ EL 20 DE MAYO DE 2025

POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la

elección anual del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster Bay-East Norwich se realizará en el ala de música de Oyster Bay High School, ubicada en 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. con los siguientes propósitos:

1. Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito para el año escolar que comienza el 1 de julio de 2025, que se identificará en la boleta electoral como Propuesta n.º 1.

2. Votar sobre las siguientes propuestas:

PROPUESTA N.º 2

(Gastos del Fondo de reserva de capitales para Tecnología)

SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster BayEast Norwich a gastar la suma de: $485,000 del Fondo de reserva de capitales para tecnología creado el 15 de mayo de 2018, con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: compra dispositivos para estudiantes (iPads y Chromebooks); compra de tableros de anuncios educativos; compra de dispositivos para el personal; compra de un sistema de cámaras de seguridad y servidores; todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.

PROPUESTA N.º 3

(Gastos del Fondo de reserva de capitales)

SE AUTORIZARÁ a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Oyster BayEast Norwich a gastar la suma de: $990,000 del Fondo de reserva de capitales creado el 16 de mayo de 2006 y enmendado el 17 de mayo de 2011, el 21 de mayo de 2013 y el 16 de mayo de 2017 con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: acera de concreto/ asfalto y renovación del estacionamiento de Oyster Bay High School; reemplazo de luminaria en el auditorio de Oyster Bay High School; renovaciones de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado (HVAC) en Oyster Bay High School; renovación de la cafetería de Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; reemplazo de pisos en Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; instalación de aire

acondicionado en la cafetería de Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School; reemplazo del techo en el edificio de Administración; y reparación de techos en todo el distrito; todo lo anterior incluirá toda la mano de obra, los materiales, los equipos, los aparatos y los gastos imprevistos relacionados con estos.

3. Elegir dos miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de cuatro (4) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto con el objetivo de analizar el presupuesto propuesto de gastos de los fondos para el año escolar 2025-2026 se llevará a cabo el 6 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:30 p. m. en el auditorio de Oyster Bay High School o a distancia, si está legalmente permitido. En cada escuela del Distrito, se preparará la versión resumida de la propuesta sobre el presupuesto y el texto de todas las demás propuestas que aparecerán en las máquinas de votación, como así también una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2025-2026 para fines escolares, que especifica los fines y la cantidad para cada fin; y habrá copias disponibles, previa solicitud, para cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. durante los 14 días inmediatamente previos a la elección del 20 de mayo de 2025, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados, y también en la elección anual.

También se notifica que, de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito debe adjuntar un informe de exenciones al presupuesto sugerido. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se mostrará cómo el valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir

como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la elección anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Oyster Bay-East Norwich se realizará en el ala de música de Oyster Bay High School, ubicada en 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. con los siguientes propósitos:

1. Votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados de la biblioteca pública para el año escolar que comienza el 1 de julio de 2025.

2. Elegir un miembro para que sea fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2030.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las copias del presupuesto propuesto para la biblioteca se pondrán a disposición, previa solicitud, de cualquier residente en el mostrador de consulta de la Biblioteca Pública de Oyster Bay-East Norwich, ubicada en 89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, de 10:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m., y de 1:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. durante los 14 días inmediatamente previos a la elección del 20 de mayo de 2025, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, y también en la elección anual.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación, según lo estipulado por la Ley de Educación, y las urnas estarán habilitadas para votar desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m. y durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos. Por medio del presente, se autoriza e instruye a la secretaria del Distrito a imprimir las etiquetas de voto necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en el formato que más se aproxime a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las nominaciones del miembro de la Junta de Educación y del fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca se deberán realizar mediante una solicitud firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados

del Distrito, y se deberán presentar en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito en el Edificio Administrativo en 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., a más tardar el lunes, 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 p. m. Estas solicitudes deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Para la Junta de Educación, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será considerado electo para el cargo. Para la Biblioteca, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será considerado electo para el cargo. La Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su falta de disposición para desempeñar las funciones. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se permite el registro de votantes calificados de este Distrito para esta elección anual del Distrito en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo en 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, Nueva York, de 8:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. y de 2:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes, hasta el 15 de mayo de 2025 inclusive. Se preparará y presentará un registro en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, y dicho registro estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. durante los cinco días previos al día establecido para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025 con cita, así como también en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá: (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado con anterioridad para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2020-2023)

previos a la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) a los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá durante el horario de votación en la reunión anual del Distrito el 20 de mayo de 2025 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 20 de mayo de 2025.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de votos por ausencia y de votos anticipados por correo para la elección del distrito escolar y para la elección del fideicomisario de la biblioteca se podrán solicitar en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito. La secretaria del Distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de votos por ausencia y votos anticipados por correo a más tardar treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Además, la secretaria del Distrito debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al votante, o bien el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a su representante designado. Cuando reciba una solicitud en los plazos previstos para enviar un voto por ausencia por correo y un voto anticipado por correo, la secretaria del Distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. Se publicará una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron votos por ausencia o votos anticipados por correo, que estará disponible en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito durante los cinco días previos a la elección, excepto el domingo. La elegibilidad para votar mediante voto por ausencia y voto anticipado por correo se determinará de acuerdo con las disposiciones de las Secciones 2018a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes

calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios de registro de los votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar (esta última debe entregarse únicamente por correo postal o en persona) deben recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. el 25 de abril de 2025. Las boletas electorales militares no serán escrutadas, a menos que (1) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes del cierre de la votación el día de la elección y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otro organismo del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o bien (2) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección. Fecha: 25 DE MARZO DE 2025 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN, DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SUSAN WALSH SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO 152714

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

LOCUST VALLEY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Locust Valley Central School District, Nassau County, Locust Valley, New York

Public Notices

will be held in the MiniTheater of the Locust Valley Middle School/ High School, 99 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York on May 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. for the transaction of business as authorized by Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 20252026 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To approve the following resolution to appropriate and expend funds from the Capital Reserve Fund:

RESOLVED: Shall the Board of Education of the Locust Valley Central School District be authorized to expend $800,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established by the voters on May 16, 2017, $5,000,000, from the Capital Reserve Fund established by the voters on May 15, 2018 and $1,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established by the voters on May 16, 2023 for the purposes of performing the following capital improvements: (i) reconstruction and improvements to the Locust Valley Middle School/High School Cafeteria and adjoining courtyard including electrical, mechanical (HVAC) and technology upgrades, window wall replacements, infrastructure

improvements and security enhancements and (ii) renovations to Locust Valley Middle School/High School Library/Research Center, other ancillary rooms and courtyard including window wall replacements, heating and ventilation system upgrades, and security enhancements all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

3. Locust Valley Library Service Area Residents Only: To adopt the resolution for the Locust Valley Library appropriation submitted for the fiscal year 20252026, in the amount of $1,711,128 to appear on the voting machines on May 20, 2025, and that the Board of Education of the Locust Valley Central School District be authorized to levy the necessary tax therefore on the taxable property only of former Union Free School District No. 4, Town of Oyster Bay, New York.

4. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education to a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education to a term commencing May 20, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. The candidate receiving the highest vote tally will be elected to the longer term.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget (the 2025-2026 proposed budget) and the Locust Valley Library’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning May 6, 2025, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the District Office, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York and at each school house in the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report.

Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of school board member must be filed with the District Clerk in the Administration Building, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, New York, not later than April 21, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 29 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. In addition, anyone registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote without further registration. All other persons who wish to vote must register. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering

all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through May 13, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on all regular days during which the office of the District Clerk is in operation. The register so prepared will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday by prearranged appointment only, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Locust Valley Central School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to Office of the District Clerk, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, by email to aldunne@ locustvalleyschools.org, or fax sent to (516) 2775098. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025 in order to be issued a ballot for the 2025 Budget Vote and Election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, those military voters who are qualified voters of the Locust Valley Central School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to Office of the District Clerk, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, by email to aldunne@ locustvalleyschools. org, or fax sent to (516) 277-5098. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk. In order for a military voter to be issued a military

ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2025, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person may have their name placed on such Register provided they are known or prove to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 20, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during

school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 1, 2025. A completed application may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 21, 2025 and such applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee and early ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A list of persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection in the office of the District Clerk on and after Tuesday, May 13, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on Election Day. A challenge may not be made on the basis that the voter should have voted by absentee ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law but no later than April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School

District; must be signed by at least 74 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows:

Bayville Election District

Bayville Intermediate School, 50 Mountain Avenue, Bayville (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 6, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)

Brookville Election District:

Community Hall of the Brookville Reformed Church, 2 Brookville Road, Brookville (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 3, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)

Locust Valley Election District

Ann MacArthur Primary School, 100 Ryefield Road, Locust Valley (description of election district: former Union Free School District No. 4, Town of Oyster Bay, New York)

Dated: March 26, 2025

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Alison Dunne, Dis 152717

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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE LOCUST VALLEY

VALLE DE LOCUST, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley, condado de Nassau, Locust Valley, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Miniteatro de la Escuela Secundaria/ Preparatoria Locust Valley, 99 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York, el 7 de mayo de 2025. a las 19:30 para la transacción de negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes artículos:

1. a presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se necesitará para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados mediante máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto a realizarse el martes 20 de mayo de 2025. 3. Tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que dicha votación y elección del presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en los tres (3) Distritos Electorales, que se describen a continuación, momento en el cual las urnas estarán abiertas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2025-2026 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Aprobar la siguiente resolución para asignar y gastar fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital: SE RESUELVE: Se deberá autorizar a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES…

Public Notices

de Locust Valley a gastar

$800,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido por los votantes el 16 de mayo de 2017, $5,000,000, del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido por los votantes el 15 de mayo de 2018 y $1,500,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido por los votantes el 16 de mayo de 2023 con el propósito de realizar las siguientes mejoras de capital: (i) reconstrucción y mejoras a la cafetería de la escuela secundaria/ preparatoria Locust Valley y al patio contiguo, incluidas actualizaciones eléctricas, mecánicas (HVAC) y tecnológicas, reemplazos de paredes de ventanas, mejoras de infraestructura y mejoras de seguridad y (ii) renovaciones a la biblioteca/centro de investigación de la escuela secundaria/ preparatoria Locust Valley, otras salas auxiliares y el patio, incluidos reemplazos de paredes de ventanas, actualizaciones del sistema de calefacción y ventilación y mejoras de seguridad, todo lo anterior para incluir todos los costos de mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos e incidentales relacionados con los mismos.

3. Solo residentes del área de servicio de la biblioteca de Locust Valley: Adoptar la resolución para la apropiación de la biblioteca de Locust Valley presentada para el año fiscal 2025-2026, por el monto de $1,664,262 para aparecer en las máquinas de votación el 20 de mayo de 2025, y que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley esté autorizada a imponer el impuesto necesario sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos únicamente del antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 4, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York.

4. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2028. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período que comenzará el 20 de mayo de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2028. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos

separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. El candidato que obtenga el mayor número de votos será elegido para el mandato más largo.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que una copia de la declaración del La cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar (el presupuesto propuesto para 2025-2026) y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca Locust Valley para 2025-2026, excluyendo los fondos públicos, puede ser obtenida por cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. a partir del 6 de mayo de 2025, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos en la Oficina del Distrito, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York y en cada escuela del Distrito.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará en qué medida el valor tasado total en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como una cantidad en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en la lista; (b) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la

junta escolar deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, Nueva York, a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. Las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por al menos 29 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el mayor entre 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); debe indicar el nombre y residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y residencia del candidato.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio de conformidad con la Ley de Educación. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial de distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Además, cualquier persona registrada en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral tendrá derecho a votar sin necesidad de registrarse. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, el registro se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el 13 de mayo de 2025, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. en todos los días regulares durante los cuales la oficina del Secretario de Distrito esté en funcionamiento. El registro así preparado se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. de lunes a viernes y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y los sábados únicamente con cita previa y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados

pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a Office of the District Clerk, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, por correo electrónico a aldunne@ locustvalleyschools. org, o enviado por fax al (516) 277-5098. La solicitud de solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 24 de abril de 2025 para que se le emita una boleta para la votación y elección del presupuesto de 2025.

Y POR EL PRESENTE

SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, aquellos votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Locust Valley, pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560, por correo electrónico a aldunne@ locustvalleyschools. org, o enviado por fax al (516) 277-5098. En dicha solicitud, el elector militar podrá indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de boleta militar original por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito. Para que a un votante militar se le emita una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR EL PRESENTE

SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560. Las boletas militares se escrutarán si las recibe el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 y muestren una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestren un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de mayo de 2025 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con fecha que se determina no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en cada uno de los tres (3) distritos electorales separados para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2025, y en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona podrá incluir su nombre en dicho Registro siempre que se sepa o demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier

reunión especial del distrito celebrada después del 20 de mayo de 2025.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las solicitudes para boletas en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario comercial escolar del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. Es posible que el Secretario del Distrito no reciba una solicitud completa antes del 21 de abril de 2025 y dichas solicitudes deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si el La boleta debe entregarse personalmente al elector o a su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar una boleta en ausencia o anticipada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las boletas en ausencia y anticipadas a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el martes 20 de mayo de 2025. Una lista de las personas a quienes se emiten boletas en ausencia y por correo anticipado estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a partir del martes 13 de mayo de 2025, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. los días laborables anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual y el 20 de mayo de 2025, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado podrá, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de

cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito deberá ser transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de las elecciones. No se podrá impugnar el voto basándose en que el elector debería haber votado en ausencia. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación, cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se presente para votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito con tiempo suficiente para permitir que la notificación de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de audiencia pública, votación y elección del presupuesto requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación, pero a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 pm; debe estar mecanografiado o impreso en idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 74 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro del poder de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal o cualquier propuesta que no

incluya una asignación específica cuando la propuesta requiera el gasto de dinero, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta. DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES Y POR EL PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se han establecido distritos electorales en el distrito escolar. Los límites de los Distritos Electorales, según adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para votar serán los siguientes:

Distrito Electoral de Bayville Escuela Intermedia Bayville, 50 Mountain Avenue, Bayville (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 6, Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Distrito Electoral de Brookville: Salón Comunitario de la Iglesia Reformada de Brookville, 2 Brookville Road, Brookville (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 3, ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Distrito Electoral de Locust Valley Escuela Primaria Ann MacArthur, 100 Ryefield Road, Locust Valley (descripción del distrito electoral: antiguo Distrito Escolar Union Free No. 4, ciudad de Oyster Bay, Nueva York) Fecha: 26 de marzo de 2025 Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE LOCUST VALLEY

Alison Dunne, Secretaria de Distrito 152719

OPINIONS

Battery storage is key to economic competitiveness

As a lifelong Long Islander, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when our energy system fails. I lived through Superstorm Sandy and helped lead recovery efforts in its aftermath — and I don’t need to remind those who went weeks without power and spent hours on gas lines that grid resilience isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a necessity — one we must urgently prioritize.

Unfortunately, more than a decade later, the challenge not only persists, but it’s more complex than ever. The surge in electric vehicles, the rise of data centers and the electrification of homes and businesses are pushing Long Island’s energy demand to unprecedented levels. This isn’t just about the next superstorm — it’s about how we power everyday life for families and small businesses right now. Our existing grid wasn’t designed for this kind of load, and without proactive investment, we risk higher costs, decreased reliability and a system stretched to its breaking point. And the pressure is mounting. The Long Island Power Authority anticipates a steep rise in electricity demand in the

As I fight tooth and nail for every dollar, every program, every piece of support that I can secure for my constituents, a clear pattern has emerged in the performance of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman — one that it is marred by self-promotional pageantry, misplaced priorities and big promises that ultimately collapse.

The most recent example is the failure of the NYU Langone hospital project that was supposed to rise on the campus of Nassau Community College. When Blakeman introduced it, he billed it as a multibillion-dollar economic engine that would create thousands of jobs, deliver cutting-edge medical care and provide opportunities for our students.

When it was withdrawn in March, it became just another abandoned plan — another missed opportunity that could have changed lives and transformed our economy. Questions from the public and lawmakers have been met with a lack of

coming years. Storage will be key. Planned battery storage projects in Shoreham and Hauppauge are expected to deliver 129 megawatts of capacity, enough to power 25,000 homes once they’re operational in 2028. These aren’t theoretical solutions; they’re essential to keeping Long Islanders’ lights on. And they demonstrate that the public and private sectors can work together to address infrastructure challenges with innovative solutions.

important in ensuring that clean power doesn’t go to waste.

Without it, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting small businesses.

Battery energy storage systems are a smart response to this challenge. By storing excess energy during off-peak times and discharging it when demand peaks, these systems stabilize the grid without requiring massive infrastructure overhauls. They help prevent blackouts, curb price spikes, and improve efficiency. In short, they let us do more with what we already have, and that’s a win for everyone.

One of BESS’s most powerful features is its flexibility. It can store energy from any source — solar, wind, natural gas — and dispatch it where and when it’s needed most. This ability to smooth out fluctuations in supply and demand is crucial not just for stability, but also for affordability. And as more renewable sources come online, storage becomes even more

And we don’t have to look far to see BESS in action. On Long Island, Brookhaven recently approved two major battery storage projects that will add more than 300 megawatts of capacity to the grid. These facilities will store renewable energy when production is high and release it during peak usage — cutting costs, improving reliability and reducing emissions. As New York state accelerates its clean energy goals, battery storage projects like these will prove to be a critical tool for making our power system cleaner, smarter and more resilient. They also mean job creation and local investment, as the clean energy economy continues to grow.

Beyond environmental benefits, BESS has an economic upside. Without storage, rising demand can trigger price volatility, hurting working families and small business owners most. Battery storage helps keep costs predictable by reducing reliance on expensive “peaker” plants. And for high-tech industries like AI, data processing and advanced manufacturing, energy stability isn’t just a bonus — it’s a requirement for doing business. The long-term economic competitiveness of our region depends on

getting this right. Of course, safety must be top of mind. Modern battery storage systems are equipped with cutting-edge fire-prevention measures, modular designs and rigorous safety protocols. Proposed updates to fire codes will go even further, requiring comprehensive emergency planning and more frequent inspections. These systems aren’t just high-performing — they’re engineered to be safe and dependable, with oversight from both developers and local authorities.

If we want Long Island to stay competitive, battery storage must become a core part of our energy strategy. That means updating regulations to enable faster deployment, incentivizing private investment and supporting community engagement. Doing nothing is not an option. The longer we wait, the more vulnerable we become — not just to storms, but also to soaring costs and system failures. The future of energy here doesn’t hinge on simply generating more power — it depends on using the power we already have more wisely. Battery storage is the bridge between today’s strained grid and tomorrow’s resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. Let’s not wait for the next storm or the next blackout to act. The time is now.

Sammy Chu is chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council-Long Island Chapter and chief executive officer of Edgewise Energy.

Nassau has little to show for Blakeman’s big promises

transparency, and no explanation.

Just up the road from NCC, you’ll find the Uniondale Hub, where Blakeman unsuccessfully chased a casino license. Whether you supported or opposed it, you couldn’t help but notice that the pursuit was fraught. The first time it went through the Legislature, the process was so flawed that a court made him start over. The project, with his promises of jobs and tax revenues, finally fell through, and billions of dollars in promised economic development and opportunities for union workers disappeared with yet another failed attempt to develop the Hub.

accounting for how the money was used.

The same can be said of the handling of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. After major portions of Eisenhower Park were closed for months, and there was the promise of an economic windfall, all Nassau got in return (from what we can tell so far) is major disruptions to the park’s operations, questions about whether taxpayers made a dime and, once again, no accountability.

H e favors political theater over policies that will address our serious issues.

Worse yet, the Blakeman administration blocked the use of project labor agreements to build the temporary stadium, squandering an opportunity to boost the livelihoods of local workers.

world-class burn center and lifesaving drug detox facilities, fails, it won’t just be a health care catastrophe — it will also be an economic earthquake. Working families will lose access to care, and thousands of jobs in the medical field could vanish overnight. Finger-pointing does not suffice as a strategy.

And let’s not forget the fundamentals: Blakeman passed a county budget that was so out of balance that it violated generally accepted accounting principles, and Nassau’s fiscal monitor forced him to fix it. The county’s most recent capital infrastructure plan was stalled for months because of Blakeman’s inexplicable refusal to fund more than $1 million in grants for first responders in Democratic districts, adding political rancor where there should be none.

These are not the only things that have vanished under this administration. Remember Blakeman’s plan to use $10 million in federal coronavirus recovery funds to promote himself under the guise of the county’s 125th-anniversary celebration? While families struggled to get back on their feet after the pandemic, his administration concluded that the best use for a significant portion of those funds was gala banquets, golf outings, fireworks and parades. Yet many of these events never happened, and there is little

The disrespect for labor is further exemplified in the treatment of CSEA employees and retirees, the backbone of our county workforce. They were promised affordable health care in exchange for their service. Instead, Blakeman gutted their benefits.

Then there’s the future of Nassau University Medical Center. Instead of delivering on promises to save the hospital, the administration has installed political cronies and further deepened the crisis. If NUMC, a Level 1 trauma center with a

As someone who is fighting to make things better for our communities, it is profoundly frustrating to pick up the pieces after an administration that prioritizes political theater over implementing policies that will address the most serious issues facing our communities. Nassau County deserves better than disappearing headlines. We deserve leadership that delivers.

Seth Koslow, who represents Nassau County’s 5th Legislative District, is the Democratic candidate for county executive.

SAMMY CHU

SETH I. KOSLOW

OPINIONS

There should be nothing but support for law enforcement

In recent weeks I have been at a number of events sponsored by police organizations, including a gala honoring 100 years of the Nassau County Police Department. I also spoke at a meeting of the Long Island Shields, which comprises retired police and law enforcement officers from New York City’s five boroughs as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties. And I attended a news conference with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Pat Ryder, at which they announced the creation of a house of worship desk, and demonstrated how drones can be deployed within minutes of mass shootings at houses of worship to determine the precise location of the shooter.

I regularly attend NCPD briefings on possible terror threats on Long Island. This isn’t new for me, since for my final almost two decades in Congress after 9/11, both as chairman and as a member of the Homeland Security Committee, I worked very closely with the New York

City and Nassau and Suffolk police departments on counterterrorism strategies and resources. Unfortunately, I was also in Congress during the summer of 2020, when we saw massive demonstrations against the police, a number of which turned violent, and the coordinated effort to “defund the police.” Tragically, I have also attended too many funerals of cops who have been shot and killed in the line of duty.

Too many people take the police for granted, or in some cases are even anti-police.

I say all this because too many people too often take the police for granted, or in some cases even join or support the anti-police movement, focusing on inappropriate actions taken by the smallest minority of police while ignoring that no one does more than the men and women in blue to safeguard all of us while respecting the rights of everyone regardless of race, creed or national origin — all while putting themselves at great risk.

While I understand why everyday people, who are busy trying to make a living and provide for their families, can overlook the outstanding work cops are doing to protect us 24/7, I have little tolerance for elected officials who enact laws or implement policies to tie the

hands of the police or, even worse, turn against them when it suits their political purposes. Support for police shouldn’t be subject to the shifting political winds. It is hypocritical to see politicians who, just a few years ago, were riding the “defund the police” bandwagon, or saying nothing in defense of the police, now shamelessly demanding more funding for more police. Similarly hypocritical are those legislators who hailed themselves for passing “bail reform” now claiming they never intended it to put more criminals back on the streets.

Recent elections have shown that everyday Americans are rallying for the police and supporting policies best described as pro-law and order. For instance, most observers, Democrats and Republicans alike, would agree that Anne Donnelly was elected Nassau County district attorney over her much more well known opponent, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, four years ago not just because of her decades-long career as a prosecutor, but because of Kaminsky’s previous outspoken support of cashless bail, which he unsuccessfully attempted to run away from during the campaign.

Similarly, the most obvious example of this growing pro-cop sentiment was Donald Trump’s election last fall. Trump ran on a clear pro-police, toughon-crime platform, moving many traditional Democrats to cross party lines to vote for him over the party they believed abandoned them.

I must admit that my support for the police is due in part to personal dealings I’ve had with members of law enforcement over the years, beginning with my father, who was in the NYPD for more than 30 years, and friends of mine who joined the NYPD and NCPD. There were also my close dealings with all levels of law enforcement — federal, state and local — in the years after 9/11, including the officers assigned to my security detail because of foreign and domestic threats against me.

But support for law enforcement must be based on more than personal or family friendships and relationships. Very basically, it is in all of our best interests to support the men and women who — often against the odds — put themselves at risk to protect our streets and communities. It’s also simply the right thing to do.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

The lessons of the Holocaust are for everyone

Last week, millions of people of the Hebrew faith observed an event known as the Shoah. It is the Hebrew word for catastrophe or disaster, and it is frequently used to refer to the Holocaust, the deliberate killing of six million Jews by the Nazi regime. While not all of us pause to formally recognize this event, it is a painful reminder of man’s inhumanity to man, and deserves to be observed every year.

I am very much aware of the need to pause to remember the Holocaust, because many members of my immediate family were either innocent victims of the Nazi killing machine or managed to escape the horror. Despite the fact that many of my aunts and uncles were Holocaust survivors, there was rarely any discussion about their experiences, because they were too painful to recount.

Those members of my family who were survivors were blessed to live long lives even though they suffered greatly during the war. A few lived into their 90s, and my grandma Sarah lived to be 100. Some might say that for them, long life was a blessing, but I believe it was a testament to their willingness to be living examples of what they had seen so that we didn’t forget their ordeal, or the millions who didn’t survive.

At this point, I choose to write about my grandmother and my aunt Irene. On a few rare occasions, they put aside their reticence to tell us something about the horrible past. In the case of Irene, she spoke of how she had been sent to a concentration camp, along with her mother and sister. When they got there, a German soldier directed her mother and sister to go to one area, and Irene to another. After that moment, she said, she never saw them again, because their fate was sealed. Grandma Sarah had another story, but she never spoke of her confinement

M y Grandma Sarah never spoke of her confinement until her late 90s.

until her late 90s. We had been forced to put her in the Komanoff Pavilion, in Long Beach, due to her many physical needs. On the few occasions that we visited her, she told us that “they beat me last night.” She told us many other things that we knew she would never willingly reveal if she had control of her faculties. I share these stories out of my fear for where the world is going.

Recently there was an election in Germany. Before it, Vice President J.D. Vance decided to meet with the leaders of all of the nation’s political parties. He gave special support to the far right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, party, which has strong pro-Nazi leanings. Its platform has frightened the country, and Europe in general. Vance made a plea for the party to be recognized as a partner in future governments. His visit was totally unnecessary, and sent a message to bigots around the world that their antisemitism has the approval of a White House occupant.

We are currently hearing a great deal

of talk about antisemitism on college campuses as well as in the rest of America. Leaders of the Anti-Defamation League recently reported that there have been over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. since the horrific tragedy of Hamas’s attack on Israel on Oct 7, 2023. It is believed to be the highest number of incidents ever recorded in a similar period since the ADL started tracking them in 1979.

History tells us that hate crimes don’t just single out one particular group. People of Italian, Irish, Chinese, Muslim and other backgrounds have suffered at the hands of wicked political leaders who strategically pick some group as their scapegoats. The observance of the Shoah is a stark reminder that, once again, these horror stories can be repeated, unless we are vigilant and willing to fight against hate in all forms. The forces of evil are always there waiting to strike, especially when we fail to ignore them.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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Your Board of Education needs your attention

On Long Island and across New York state, incumbent trustees and new candidates for school district boards of education have submitted their petitions and are now on the ballot on May 20, when residents go to the polls to vote on their school budgets and capital improvement referendums, and elect their trustees.

For the next two and a half weeks, the candidates will hold forums with residents and plant lawn signs across their communities in an effort to keep their names in voters’ minds, as well as their stances on the districts’ spending plans.

While elected positions from village trustee to state legislator might appear more important and larger in scope, the decisions that shape our daily lives are frequently made on those school boards. And, from voters’ perspective, lifeimpacting decisions about where they choose to live are more often than not made based on where their children will go to school.

Quality public education not only prepares our children for bright futures, but also increases communities’ property values, attracts new residents, reduces crime and promotes social mobility.

For the 125 school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, boards of education, typically consisting of five to nine people, play a critical role in overseeing and shaping the educational system. Their responsibilities include creating a vision for the district, setting goals and

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establishing policies, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, and collaborating with administrators to help ensure the schools’ smooth operations. They must be accountable to the community, and offer regular, constructive public engagement.

Though trustees are volunteers, they are entrusted to guide the district and have a duty to represent their constituencies during their three-year terms. That includes being aware of, and understanding, the influence they wield.

All of the above are great reasons why you should care about your local school board: because its members represent the beating heart of civic responsibility, and because our schools deserve leadership that is not only competent and informed, but also reflective of and responsive to the communities they serve. Board trustees may have none of the glamour of state or national office holders, but the impact they have is often more immediate, and more personal. Their decisions don’t just affect students — they affect entire neighborhoods, in so many ways.

Residents have a responsibility to know who represents them and what those representatives stand for. That means researching school board candidates, attending their town halls, asking tough questions — making sure community concerns are heard — and judging the results with your vote. You can learn

‘town hall’ wasn’t much of one

To the Editor:

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen advertised a “Town Hall Meeting” on April 16. Sadly, it was nothing more than a performative press release with an audience. What a disappointment. and waste of her constituents’ time! A 30-minute presentation with no comments, feedback or questions from the audience.

While technically meeting the definition of a Q&A by reading pre-submitted — and perhaps prescreened — questions, Gillen answered them with superficial, pre-fabricated responses that, in some cases, matched exactly the column she wrote for the Heralds last month. We could have just stayed home and read our copy of the Herald!

Gillen told us why she chose which committees she wanted to serve on, her hope and plan to work in a bipartisan fashion, and her desire to reduce roadway deaths and dangers. She shared her reason for supporting the Laken Riley Act, which requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal immigrants who commit certain crimes, but when there was criticism from the audience, the person was removed by security.

more about candidates before elections, and then their effectiveness as trustees, each week in the Herald.

And anyone can run for their local school board. You don’t need a background in teaching, or a master’s in education policy, or to be working in a profession that has anything to do with either one. What you do need is a commitment to fairness, a willingness to listen and a passion for serving your community by providing its children with the highest-quality education possible.

Public education needs leaders who understand the complexities of modern classrooms and the myriad challenges faced by working families who have kids in school, and public servants who put the needs of students above special interests. That leadership doesn’t have to come from somewhere else. It can come from you. We need more residents to step forward — not for the prestige of being a trustee, but for the purpose.

At a time when trust in institutions is fragile and divisions run deep, school boards offer a rare opportunity to focus on unity and progress, where politics can — and certainly should — take a backseat to the shared goal of improving children’s lives.

So let this be a call not only to vote, but also to get involved. Attend meetings. Volunteer to help with a school activity. Speak up — ask questions. And if you’re ready to lead, step up. Our children are depending on us.

What was never touched on was the elephant in the room, the reason so many people wanted to attend the meeting: We are in crisis in this country, our rights are being overridden, the Consti-

tution trampled. The current administration is committing illegal acts in our name, “disappearing” people and shipping them to foreign countries where our tax dollars are used to keep them

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L.I. should build on Pro-Housing Communities Program

With the State Legislature in budget season, there is a ripe opportunity to improve one state program that works to combat New York’s limited housing supply by helping fund local infrastructure: the Pro-Housing Communities Program. On Long Island, that limited supply of housing has caused prices to soar to record heights.

The average home price stands at nearly $780,000 in Nassau County and over $662,000 in Suffolk County.

Gov. Kathy Hochul created the $650 million ProHousing program in 2023, enabling cities, towns and villages to apply for ProHousing designation and pursue related state funding. That funding is broadly focused on downtown revitalization and economic development, but it includes housing-related infrastructure such as

water and sewage.

So far, 26 localities on Long Island have applied for the designation. Fifteen have been certified. The others are still pursuing it.

Those 15 localities include the cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach, as well as the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton and Riverhead. They also include the villages of Farmingdale, Freeport, Hempstead, Mineola, Port Jefferson, Port Washington North, Sag Harbor, Valley Stream and Westbury.

It’s an important step in making affordable housing more available.

Those 15 localities have also now applied for related state funding. The funding decisions will be announced in June.

This is a start, but the $650 million covers the entire state. With high construction costs, these funds will not be enough to make the improvements necessary to satisfy Long Island’s housingrelated infrastructure needs. More is required.

In the governor’s proposed fiscal year

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detained without due process. Our confidential personal data is being taken by rogue invaders without any security clearance. Our Social Security, health care system and Medicaid are in grave danger. This was not addressed in Gillen’s “town hall.” The fear, concern and dissent were not acknowledged in any way.

While I guess we should be happy that at least there was a performance of a town hall, since so many legislators are totally ignoring their constituents, and in fact hiding from them, this event was barely better. She can and should do better!

LINDA ROBERTSON West Hempstead

New chief program officer at United Cerebral Palsy-LI

To the Editor:

United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island would like to introduce Robin Lane as the organization’s first-ever chief program officer.

A dedicated member of the UCP-LI family since 1993, Lane has over 35 years of experience providing services to people with disabilities.

“Robin’s career with UCP is a testament to her unwavering dedication, passion and leadership,” Colleen Crispino, president and CEO of UCP-LI, said. “Her promotion is not only well-deserved, but also a natural progression for someone who has made such a lasting impact on our organization and the people we serve.”

2026 budget, a $100 million infrastructure fund would be set aside for certified Pro-Housing Communities. Yet this fund represents a drop in the bucket of what is needed to cover the infrastructure needs across the state and Long Island. Just one project, the recently completed Central Islip sewer expansion, had a price tag of $13.7 million.

An additional $10 million in the governor’s proposed budget would fund a new housing ombudsman’s office, which would work to assist municipalities with their housing needs and provide technical support for the Pro-Housing Communities Program. These are vital steps, but they still don’t go far enough.

Recurring funding is needed, and it is crucial. This should not be just a piecemeal allocation.

The program should also provide data on the amount of housing created by it. Promoting housing is the overall goal, so its specific impact should be

Lane began her journey with UCP-LI as a residential manager, and has held various leadership roles in the program, including associate director. Her most recent position was director of quality management and corporate compliance. In that role she had the responsibility for incident management, quality assurance and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

As chief program officer, Lane will oversee the planning, development, and management of all program areas, including adult day services, the Children’s Center, residential services, and a wide range of family support programs.

She will also serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, where she plays an integral role in strategic planning, systems development and program innovation.

“I am honored and excited to step into the role of chief program officer,” Lane said. “UCP has been my professional home for over three decades, and I am deeply committed to advancing our mission, supporting our dedicated staff, and continuing to provide the highest quality services to the individuals and families we serve.”

Lane earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University and a graduate degree from Stony Brook University.

For more information about UCP of Long Island and its programs, visit UCP-li. org.

JILLIAN CAVALIERI

Community relations specialist, UCP of Long Island

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One improvement has been made. In response to feedback from communities on Long Island like Patchogue, applicants across the state can now be judged on a wider range of activities over a longer time frame.

The demand is clear. In July 2024, the Village of Mineola stood alone as the only Pro-Housing Community on the island. Now, 15 Long Island localities have been certified, and 11 more are pursuing it.

The momentum is growing. The need for more housing has never been greater.

The Long Island communities that are pursuing this program are taking important steps to improve the availability of more affordable housing. More localities should move in this direction, thereby creating more equitable opportunities.

The state should continue to reinforce and improve this program. Everyone will benefit.

April Francis Taylor is acting president of ERASE Racism, the regional civil rights organization based in Syosset.

FRAMEWORK by Tim Baker

At the Nassau County Police Department’s 100th anniversary parade — Wantagh

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