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HES provides families with New York City experience

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Hewlett Elementary School became a mini-New York City on March 25, as students and families experienced landmarks like Madison Square Garden and Central Park. Other rooms in the building mirrored the American Museum of Natural History, Hayden Planetarium and the New York Public Library.

The goal, as Principal Heather Sosnovsky said, was to provide students with background knowledge of places in Manhattan.

“People don’t always get to have these kinds of experiences,” she said. “We wanted to provide an opportunity for families to engage in something fun while creating a learning experience for our students.”

HES NYC originally began in 2024 as the HES State Fair. Like with all building-run events, Vice Principal Reina Hall said it’s about building community. “Their teachers are here,” Hall said. “Volunteering their time to come and build this community together.”

Building on the event’s evolution, it also added another city-inspired area — The Museum of Modern Art. In the auditorium, students displayed artwork inspired by Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. Parents could purchase frames for their child’s artwork, with proceeds supporting future events.

On the building’s opposite end, the gymnasium, designed to resemble the Garden, featured banners of retired athletes, along with hockey penalty shots and basketball free throws.

Down on the lower level, the cafeteria tables were set with chess boards. Students could create images using sticky notes and craft balloon animals, inspired by the Central Park Zoo.

In the art room, students sifted through trays of sand in search of toy dinosaur fossils and made fossil imprints using flour. In the library, students used straws and popsicle sticks to construct bridges that mirrored the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. They also colored in pictures including the Statue of Liberty, the Big Apple and the Empire State Building.

Students made constellations using pretzel rods and marshmallows in the school’s innovation lab and created miniature night skies in water bottles using paint and glitter. The last stop, the music room, featured students drawing genie lamps and writing three wishes

Among the families in attendance was Henry King, who has two daughters in the district — third grader Kensly King and second grader Kaylee King. He grew up in the Five Boroughs and said the experience was important for his children’s growth.

“Having an event like this showcasing New York City helps them understand life outside of Long Island,” he said.

Hewlett-Woodmere Central Council PTA co-president Pam Darby, whose son — Jack Darby — is a fourth grader in the district, said the night was a great success. She noted her pleasure for getting the city experience without traveling.

“They did such a good job with all the activities to demonstrate each of the locations,” Darby said. “With the children’s artwork and the framing, they really displayed it as if we were in a museum.”

Sosnovsky said Hewlett Elementary aims to offer interactive learning experiences for students. “We always try to provide our students with these kinds of opportunities,” she said. “Having background knowledge of different places like Manhattan is valuable to a child’s learning, bringing the city experience directly into the school.”

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Children like Stavros Katouchis, left, Anastasia Katouchis, and Yiannis Katouchis were some of many who explored the New York City-themed event at Hewlett Elementary on March 25.

Atlantic Beach settles Libbey land dispute for $300,000

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The Village of Atlantic Beach Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a settlement in the long-running dispute over the Libbey property, bringing an end to years of litigation over the waterfront parcel.

Under the terms of the agreement, the village will pay a total of $300,000 in two installments: $250,000 within 60 days of signing the settlement, and an additional $50,000 at the start of the village’s 2027 fiscal year.

The March 26 vote marks a significant turning point in a contentious legal and political battle that has spanned several years and drawn sharp reactions from residents, village officials and the property’s owners.

“The board has settled the inherited and eminent domain litigation regarding 2035 Park Street,” Mayor Barry Frohlinger said. “The resolution ends costly legal uncertainty stemming from the prior administration. It allows us to focus on moving the community forward.”

The village has already paid $700,000 in 2023 and an extra $50,000 after the building was appraised for $750,000.

“This settlement allows us to avoid going to trial and not have any legal or appraisal fees,” Frohlinger added. “It also avoids us paying a nine percent statutory interest rate.”

The Libbey property, a vacant parcel at 2035 Park Street along the waterfront,

Above is a map of the two adjacent properties on Park Street. The Village of Atlantic Beach settled the long-running dispute of the Libbey property at 2035 Park Street.

has been at the center of disputes, when the village moved to acquire the land through eminent domain. Officials at the time argued that taking control of the property would serve a public purpose, including protecting the shoreline and preserving open space in a densely developed coastal community.

The proposal, however, was met with skepticism and opposition from some residents, who questioned both the necessity of the taking and the village’s motives.

Concerns were raised at public meetings about the potential cost to taxpayers and whether the property’s acquisition was the best use of village resources.

Those concerns were compounded when the matter moved into the courts.

The property owners challenged the village’s attempt to seize the land, setting off a protracted legal battle that delayed any resolution and added to the overall cost of the dispute.

“We are restricted by law based upon

the eminent domain rules on what we can do with the property,” he said. “We’ve gone through many scenarios on what we can do and it is designated as a park or recreational use.”

Longtime Atlantic Beach resident Richard Libbey’s family business, M.A. Salazar, had owned the property at 2035 Park Street since 1938, including a building that was demolished by the village in 2011.

“The settlement means nothing,” Libbey said. “They stole our property, it was a big plot and the former building inspector and board did nothing to kill the deal with the Chabad.”

Libbey’s family has been doing business in Atlantic Beach for over 100 years and his grandfather used to own the building. He believes they will be turning the property into a park.

“Hopefully they will fence it up so nobody from other locations can use it,” Libbey said. “It’s not a good area for a park.”

The settlement appears to reflect a decision by the village to close the chapter on the dispute rather than continue litigation. By agreeing to compensate the property owners, the village avoids further legal uncertainty and the potential for higher costs associated with continued court proceedings.

“We’re trying to avoid spending lots of more legal money,” Frohlinger said. “In the last four years, this village has spent $1.1 million on legal fees not including $740,000 in settlements.”

Peninsula Public Library trustees face scrutiny from satff

By AIDAN WARSHAVSKY awarshavsky@liherald.com

Frustrations continued to boil over at the Peninsula Public Library this past week, as members of the staff spoke out against the library’s board of trustees.

The public meeting on March 23 started with a last-minute time change — initially scheduled for 5 p.m., the board announced at 2:15 p.m. it would move the meeting to 3 p.m. The board said it lacked enough trustees to pass resolutions.

Under New York’s Open Meetings Law, meetings generally require advance public notice, typically at least 72 hours. If not, the library must make a good faith effort to provide notice.

“Thankfully I was able to get some of the people who wanted to be at this meeting,” Rhonda Todman, Peninsula’s assistant director, said. “There was little time to notify the public.”

Trustees then attempted to pass a resolution from a March 12 special board meeting allowing board President Akiva Lubin to fill the seat vacated by Reva Oliner. The term would expire June 30, 2029. Lubin would remain president through June 30, 2026. The resolution was later tabled.

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At the Peninsula Public Library on March 23, library staff and residents voiced their frustrations over library conditions and pending bylaw changes proposed by the board of trustees.

ees in School District Public Libraries, like Peninsula, can only be elected by district residents during annual school district elections. Vacancies can be filled temporarily until the next election. Todman and Peri Caponi, Peninsula’s head of technical services, cited the law. Caponi called the action selfish and said it was made only to benefit Lubin.

“You can’t change laws and library laws only to help yourself,” Caponi said. “It is very underhanded.”

Other matters discussed at the meeting included the Peninsula’s inability to fill its director role, previously held for a decade by Carolynn Matulewicz, who gave five months’ notice before retiring. Staff

members also expressed concerns over the building’s elevator, which has been out of service since late October.

“I can testify that the overall impression from residents and the community is that they believe that you are acting against their best interests,” Maita Weinman, a librarian at Peninsula, said.

Peninsula staff have contacted both the Nassau Library System and the New York State Library in response to recent events.

The New York State Library is part of the Office of Cultural Education within the New York State Education Department. It is responsible for oversight, guidance and regulatory compliance in school district libraries.

“The New York State Library is aware of the situation and is prepared to provide any technical assistance the Peninsula Public Library may need,” JP O’Hare, a spokesperson for the New York State Education Department, wrote to the Herald.

As of press time, the Peninsula Public Library board of trustees declined to comment.

Have an opinion about the Peninsula Public Library? Send a letter to mberman@liherald.com

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Smart housing reform needs local trust

New york’s housing crisis is undeniable. rents are high, supply is tight and too many families are struggling to find a place to call home.

In response, Albany is advancing proposals like the rEvIvE Act alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Let Them Build agenda — efforts designed to cut red tape and accelerate development.

The goal is right. The challenge is getting the approach right, too. At the heart of the debate is a familiar tension: how to build faster without sacrificing thoughtful planning and public trust.

It’s not just about process; it’s about trust. residents are more likely to support new housing when they believe their voices are heard. Developers are more likely to invest when rules are consistent. And elected officials are more effective when they can balance urgency with accountability.

Supporters of reform make a compelling case. New york’s development process is notoriously slow and expensive. reviews under the State Environmental Quality review Act can stretch timelines by years, even for projects that ultimately pose little or no environmental risk.

According to state data, projects can take up to 56 percent longer to start compared with other states, and cost up to $45,000 per unit on Long Island. Those costs are usually passed on to renters and buyers. In a state where affordability is already a crisis, those inefficiencies matter.

The rEvIvE Act seeks to address this by

Keeping things in numerical perspective in the Middle East

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targeting underused commercial properties — shopping centers, office parks and large parking lots — and encouraging their conversion into housing. In concept, this is smart policy. repurposing dormant or declining properties into vibrant residential communities can ease the housing shortage while revitalizing local economies.

But the concerns raised by local officials and residents are just as valid. critics argue that the legislation could sideline local zoning authority, limit public hearings and reduce meaningful community input.

The inclusion of a “deemed approved” provision — allowing projects to move forward automatically if municipalities fail to act within an expedited timeline — is a flashpoint.

One side says projects would move forward without public hearings or meaningful community input. That might overstate the case, but it isn’t entirely off base. The proposal appears to compress timelines and shift leverage away from local governments. If those timelines are too tight, or if municipalities lack the resources to review complex proposals quickly, the result could be approvals by default rather than by design.

And what about the timeline itself? That remains a critical detail. Without clear and reasonable deadlines, “expedited” can quickly become “unworkable.” Municipal boards might need additional support to operate on state-imposed clocks. If they are rushed, oversight suffers. If they miss deadlines, community members may feel that decisions are being made for them, not with them.

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World Almanac.

Israel has an area of approximately 8,470 square miles, which is about the size of the state of New Jersey. The West Bank and Gaza have a combined area of about 2,402 square miles, which is about the size of the city of Detroit and the state of Delaware.

The area of Israel’s near neighbors — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon — is just over 1.3 million square miles, or about one-third the size of the United States.

yet it would be a mistake to dismiss the need for reform altogether. Doing nothing is not an option. The current system is too slow, too costly and too unpredictable. Developers face uncertainty and communities can miss opportunities.

The answer lies not in choosing sides, but in combining the best ideas from both. New york should streamline environmental review for projects that consistently demonstrate minimal impact, particularly those on previously developed sites.

Those timelines, however, must be realistic, and paired with resources, training and technical assistance for local governments. The state’s proposal to modernize permitting and create a “permitting academy” is a step in the right direction.

At the same time, local decision-making must be preserved. communities deserve a voice in shaping their neighborhoods, especially when it comes to density, infrastructure and quality of life. Public hearings should not be eliminated, but they can be made more efficient and focused.

If “deemed approved” provisions are included, they must come with safeguards: flexibility for municipalities acting in good faith, transparency in the review process and mechanisms to ensure that projects meet clear standards before moving forward.

New york doesn’t need a rushed solution. It needs a smart one. Albany has an opportunity to get this right. By blending efficiency with oversight, and speed with community input, lawmakers can craft a housing policy that works for all.

The population of Israel is just over 9.4 million. The population of the West Bank and Gaza is just under 5.4 million. The population of Israel’s near neighbors is 188.2 million. As a reference, the population of the United States is nearly 342 million. There are rights and wrongs on both sides, but the constant drive to destroy Israel is not the correct solution to these issues.

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3 Things to Know: Ongoing PSEG scams

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Scammers impersonate PSEG Long

Island utility workers via phone, in person, fake websites, and fraudulent QR codes on EV chargers, threatening immediate power shutoff unless pay-

n Stop and verify before acting on payment demands

Whether it’s a crisp fall, a frigid winter, a mild spring or a sweltering summer, scammers are always turning up the heat, impersonating utility workers via phone and sometimes in person to demand payments from their victims. PSEG Long Island urges customers to take the right steps if confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening imminent shutoff: Stop and verify before acting by reaching out to PSEG Long Island for confirmation. Nearly all scammers present an urgent problem in the hopes that their victims panic and miss all the clues that they’re not who they appear to be. If a customer has doubts about the legitimacy of a call or email, they should call the company directly at 1(800) 490-0025.

ment is made using spoofed caller IDs to appear legitimate. If confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening shutoff, customers should stop and verify by

n PSEG Long Island never accepts these payment methods

PSEG Long Island will never request that customers use one specific method of payment. Scammers typically want their victims to transfer money via a web-based electronic payment service (outside of payments through My Account), a prepaid debit card, or even Bitcoin, sometimes asking people to buy a prepaid card at the nearest convenience store and then read them the PIN over the phone. PSEG Long Island does not accept web-based electronic payment services, prepaid debit cards or Bitcoin as payment. Sometimes phone scammers will demand a deposit for a priority meter installation, but PSEG Long Island does not require a deposit for meter installations. PSEG Long Island is a member of Utilities United Against Scams, which has successfully helped take more than 14,830 toll-free numbers used by scammers out of operation.

calling PSEG Long Island directly at 1-800-490-0025 before acting and should call 911 if someone tries to force entry into their home.

n Multiple scam methods: in-person, fake websites and EV charger QR codes

Occasionally, scammers may go door to door impersonating PSEG Long Island employees, flashing a fake ID, wearing “uniforms” or affixing false company signs to their vehicles. Real PSEG Long Island employees must carry a company ID and present it when requested, and if customers have doubts or if the person escalates their efforts to enter the home, they should call 911. Some scammers purchase web domains that closely resemble the actual URL and create fraudulent replica websites, but PSEG Long Island always uses the “. com” domain at psegliny.com. Recently, scammers have been placing fraudulent QR code stickers on publicly available electric vehicle charging stations that direct customers to websites asking for personal identifiable information and credit card information — PSEG Long Island does not currently offer any programs that require customers to interface with its website to activate a public vehicle charging station.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET

VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HEWLETTWOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, New York, will be held in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in said district on May 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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 a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2026-2027, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May 5, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, and on the District’s internet website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to

authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. Resolved that the 2026-2027 fiscal year Library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District Public Library, and the levy of a tax appropriation therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Section 259 of the Education Law, shall be approved.

3. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029.

4. To elect one (1) Trustee of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library for a five (5) year term of office commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in her office in Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 38 qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered

separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least thirtyeight (38) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on

each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) n the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when school is in session at any day on or before May 14, 2026 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the District Clerk in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and must be returned to said office no later than 5:00 PM, April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for

registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may submit an application for a military ballot or before April 23, 2026, from the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York. The original military ballot application must be returned by mail or in person to the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, during school business hours, no later than 5:00 PM on April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than April 24, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate

grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning Monday, April 20, 2026; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Applications for absentee ballots or early mail ballots may also be printed from the District website www.hewlettwoodmere.net and delivered to the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026, in the manner described above. A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District

Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 94 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Woodmere, New York, March 18, 2026 By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York District Clerk 159343

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-7 MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7, -againstROSEMARY GRODER, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk

of the County of Nassau on January 21, 2026, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-7 MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-7 is the Plaintiff and ROSEMARY GRODER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 14, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 207 POND CROSSING, LAWRENCE, NY 11559; and the following tax map identification: 40-182-310. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE, NASSAU COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 002588/2015. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 158834

Celebrating women at Green Acres Mall

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Green Acres Mall hosted a Women’s History Month celebration, bringing together community members, beauty brands and local officials to recognize women making an impact in their communities.

The event, held on March 14, was titled “Celebrating Women: Beauty Inside and Out” and was held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in front of Macy’s Women’s and highlighted empowerment, confidence and connection. Organized by Green Acres in cooperation with Macy’s and community partners, the afternoon included beauty demonstrations, master classes and recognition of local honorees.

“Women’s History Month is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and impact of the women in our community,” Jill Bromberg, marketing and community relations manager at Green Acres, said. “This event is about more than beauty — it’s about creating a space where women feel empowered, supported, and celebrated.”

Beauty brands, including Estée Lauder, MAC and Lancôme, led live demonstrations and master classes, with sessions hosted by Estée Lauder during the event. Guests also received complimentary giveaways while supplies lasted.

Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Melissa Miller recognized three members of VFW Post 1790: Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Mystique Rivera, Master Sergeant Wilyshia Tiffany Franklin-Clarke and Hazel F. Brown.

“It is always an honor to recognize outstanding women in the Town of Hempstead,” Miller said. “I was proud to nominate three incredible women from VFW Post 1790 in Valley Stream for this Women’s History Month Celebration, and it was truly a pleasure to celebrate their dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to our veterans and the community.”

Rivera served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2015 to 2024 as an intelligence spe-

cialist and operational intelligence analyst, supporting operations including Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. She holds degrees from the University at Albany and St. John’s University.

Franklin-Clarke served 27 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, beginning in 1979 as an air cargo specialist before transitioning into the medical field as a medical service technician with an aeromedical staging squadron.

Brown, born in the Panama Canal Zone and later immigrating to the United States, joined the military in 1979 and later served in the National Guard as a chaplain’s assistant and unit helping coordinator before retiring in 2019.

Additional highlights included complimentary professional headshots, a themed photo backdrop and meet-andgreet opportunities with representatives from the Miss Long Island Pageant Organization, including Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. Selene Ferdinand of Meera Empowerment also participated in the program.

State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick honored Claudine Hall, president of the Jamaica Square Improvement League for more than 20 years. Hall leads the civic association focused on preserving Elmont’s history and supporting residents. She founded the organization’s annual backpack giveaway, which provides school supplies to local students, and also serves on the Paul Sapienza Elmont/Belmont Parade Committee.

“As a woman in public service, I deeply admire other women who dedicate their unique skills and perspectives toward serving the community,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “Claudine Hall has spent nearly four decades giving back to the Elmont community through her work with the Jamaica Square Improvement League, including serving as President, and through the Paul Sapienza Elmont/ Belmont Parade Committee. I was honored to recognize her at this year’s Women’s History Month Celebration and thank her for her many contributions to our friends and neighbors.”

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