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Abbey Salvemini/Herald Troop leader Danielle Coysh, far left, with Girl Scouts Alli Vicchiarelli, 12, Liliana Coysh, 11, Kayla Gentile, 13, and Tori Sznurkowski, 12, in front of a display set up for them at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital.

Bilingual ministry opens doors in V.S.

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

A new bilingual Christian ministry has established a physical presence in Valley Stream, offering services and outreach to support a diverse and growing community.

Ministerio Camino y Esperanza recently opened inside the small chapel of Olivet Baptist Church, located at 34 Locust St., near the Dubois Avenue entrance. The ministry, led by Pastor Yanilsa Campoverde, now holds regular in-person services after operating virtually for about two years.

VBy ABBEY SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com

The familiar boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were nowhere in sight on the morning of April 7, when four members of Troop 1322 traded sweets for sauté pans inside the kitchen of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital.

Instead of selling treats, the Hauppauge middle schoolers stepped behind the scenes with the hospital’s executive chef for a hands-on lesson in healthy cooking, part of their effort toward earning the Girl Scouts’ prestigious Silver Award and a larger mission to inspire better eating habits among kids their age.

The Silver Award, the second-highest honor in Girl Scouting, requires partici -

pants to complete at least 50 hours of work on a sustainable, community-focused project. Scouts must research an issue, develop a solution and create something that continues to make an impact beyond their direct involvement, often through education, outreach or ongoing programs.

For their soon-to-launch YouTube channel, “Real Food Real Aesthetic,” the Scouts set out to turn a simple kitchen visit into a powerful lesson on nutrition, wellness and the fight against childhood obesity.

Inside the bustling hospital kitchen, the group gathered around prep stations as Executive Chef Russell Ficke demonstrated techniques and offered guidance while keeping it fun. Fresh ingredients, including zucchini,

YANILSA CAMPOVERdE

Pastor, Ministerio Camino y Esperanza

Services are held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., along with a youth service on Sundays at 3 p.m. All services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Campoverde, a mother of four who has lived in Valley Stream for about 11 years, said her journey into ministry

began 16 years ago after a personal health crisis involving her daughter. Following that experience, she and her husband became Christians, and her life direction shifted from a business-focused path to faithbased service. She previously operated a boutique in Brooklyn, where she said customers often came not only for business, but also to talk about personal struggles and faith. That experience evolved into broader outreach work, including supporting women facing hardship. Many she worked with were immigrants dealing with issues such as workplace mistreatment, financial instability and domestic abuse. Her efforts included advocacy, prayer and connecting individuals with support through church communities.

“Now I say I’m the pastor, but my calling didn’t start today,” Campoverde said. “My

Dever students hit the floor with Islanders program

Students at James A. Dever School participated in a five-week floorball program led by the New York Islanders, bringing a fast-paced version of hockey into physical education classes for grades 3 through 6.

The program introduced students to the fundamentals of hockey in a format that required no ice, focusing instead on accessibility and safety. Through a mix of drills and gameplay, students developed core skills such as shooting, passing and stickhandling while also emphasizing teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship.

“This program was an incredible opportunity for our students to learn the game of hockey in a way that is safe, inclusive and highly engaging,” Michael Whelan, a physical education teacher at the school, said. “The students were excited to try something new, and it was wonderful to see their skills and confidence grow each week.”

As part of the initiative, the school received an equipment package to sustain the program beyond its initial run. The materials included 30 floorball sticks, four nets, 30 balls, 30 Islanders pinnies and a curriculum booklet, allowing the school to continue offering the activity to future students.

“Floorball gave our students a chance to connect with a sport that is such an important part of our local community,” Carrie Lundgren, a physical education teacher at the school, said. “They not only learned fundamental hockey skills, but they also practiced teamwork and sportsmanship while having a great time.”

The program provided students with an opportunity to engage in a new sport tied to their local NHL team while reinforcing the importance of physical activity and positive competition. School officials say they plan to continue incorporating floorball into the physical education curriculum.

— Angelina Zingariello

Photos courtesy Valley Stream UFSD 13

Students at James A. Dever School participated in a five-week floorball program led by the New York Islanders.

LIJ Valley Stream marks Donate Life month

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital marked Donate Life Month with an educational presentation and panel discussion on April 8, bringing together medical professionals, donors, recipients and community members to highlight the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation.

The event began with a presentation by Kristen Conte, director of the Lions Eye Bank for Long Island at the hospital, followed by a panel moderated by eye bank technician Nootshy Romage. Panelists included Kaileen Puppo, program director of organ donation at Northwell Health and co-chair of Gift of Life BERG; Daritza Peña, supervisor of imaging services at the hospital and a living kidney donor; Sharon Furrer, a member of the Lions Club of North Babylon and a corneal transplant recipient; Tatiana Rodriguez, project manager of hospital operations and a donor family member; and Father Eugene Umeyor, a priest and chaplaincy representative at the hospital.

Presentation highlights scope and need for donation

Conte’s presentation focused on both the life-saving and life-enhancing impact of donation, as well as the process behind it. She explained that a single organ donor can save up to eight lives, while tissue donation, including bone, skin, veins, and heart valves, can help dozens more. Corneal donation alone can restore sight to two people.

She emphasized that many people mistakenly believe they are not eligible to donate. Conditions such as poor eyesight do not necessarily prevent corneal donation, and eligibility is determined through medical evaluation rather than assumptions.

“There are a lot of ways that we can kind of approach this,” Conte said. “One of the biggest ways is that we want to have community and hospital outreach. Our mission is to build awareness, inspire people to become donors, and we try to partner with our hospitals and different community groups. To do this, we want to ensure that people are empowered to make these decisions in an informed way, and the only way to do that is to have the discussion beforehand.”

Conte also outlined how the donation process works, beginning at the time of death and continuing through medical screening, family discussions, consent and eventual transplantation. She noted that the timeline varies depending on the type of donation, but involves coordination between hospitals, organ procurement organizations and recovery teams.

To illustrate the urgency of donation, Conte presented national data showing the scale of need across the United States. Approximately every eight minutes, another person is added to the national transplant waiting list, contributing to a total of more than 100,000 people currently awaiting an organ. She also noted that about 13 people die each day while waiting for a transplant, highlighting the gap between available donors and patients in need.

Additional statistics showed that the majority of those waiting — 86 percent — need a kidney, one of the few organs that can be donated by a living person.

Closer to home, more than 8,000 people in New York State are currently on the transplant waiting list. While more than half of eligible adults in the state are registered donors, Conte noted that registration rates vary significantly by region, reinforcing the need for continued outreach and education within local communities.

She stressed that one of the most important steps individuals can take is to discuss their wishes with family members in advance. Without prior knowledge, families are often asked to make decisions in moments of grief, which can further complicate the situation.

Panelists share personal experiences and perspectives

The panel discussion provided insight into the realities of donation through both professional experience

and personal stories.

Puppo addressed common misconceptions about organ donation, including beliefs about age limits and medical eligibility. She explained that there is no strict age cutoff and that many medical conditions do not automatically disqualify someone from donating. She also clarified that a person’s status as a registered donor does not affect the level of medical care they receive, emphasizing that all efforts to save a patient’s life are made before donation is ever considered.

She described the process that follows when a patient becomes a potential donor, including how hospitals work with organ procurement organizations and how families are supported in making decisions. When individuals are registered donors, she noted, it can ease the burden on families during difficult moments.

Peña shared her experience as a living kidney donor, describing how she chose to be evaluated after learning that someone she knew needed a transplant.

“At the time I was younger, I was healthy,” Peña said. “I’m seeing this man who’s 43 years old, with a beautiful family, he has three kids, the youngest was four. His wife was very young, and he was running a business. When I saw that, everyone who signed up did not qualify, did not meet the guidelines that they needed to meet. I decided to get tested. I just decided I’ve always been a woman of faith, and I believe in service. I just didn’t know this type of service I was going to do, but I signed up.

“I was like, ‘What are the chances? He is Caucasian

and Jewish; I’m Hispanic. And I’m not going to be a match.’ I was the only match. I felt like it was meant to be. I was his last choice before going on the list, and going three hours, three days a week on dialysis. There’s no way you can run a business like that. So, I decided to move forward.”

Furrer spoke about her experience as a corneal transplant recipient. After initially seeking treatment for what she believed were cataracts, she learned she had a condition that would lead to vision loss without a transplant. She described the moment she realized the significance of receiving donated tissue and the impact the procedure had on her life, allowing her to regain her sight and continue daily activities.

“I was going to lose my vision, and I had no clue about any of that, and because of someone’s generosity and the family that supported that decision, and I am so meticulous about my corneas, they are so wellkept,” Furrer said.

Rodriguez shared the perspective of a donor family member following the loss of her father. She explained that she was initially uncertain about the donation process, but learned that her father was a registered donor. That knowledge helped guide her decision and provided clarity during a difficult time. She described how the experience shifted her family’s focus from loss to the lives her father was able to impact through donation.

Father Umeyor addressed the role of faith in end-oflife decisions. He explained that families often seek guidance when faced with questions about donation, particularly regarding beliefs about the body and religious practices. As a chaplain, his role is to listen, provide support and help individuals understand how their beliefs relate to donation. He noted that donation is often viewed as an act of charity and compassion.

Encouraging awareness and conversation

Throughout the event, speakers emphasized the importance of education and open discussion. They encouraged attendees to learn more about donation, share information with others and consider registering as donors.

By combining factual information with personal experiences, the program aimed to provide a clearer understanding of organ and tissue donation and its impact. Organizers highlighted that raising awareness and having conversations in advance can help individuals and families make informed decisions and ultimately save lives.

Photos courtesy Tatiana Rodriguez

The panelists of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital’s Donate Life event shared information and the impact of organ donation.

Information about organ donation was available for attendees.

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A farewell from your Fire Chief

Six years ago today, a lifelong childhood dream began to become a reality.

In the midst of what would become one of the most unprecedented times in our lives, I was sworn in by the Mayor, in an empty room, as Second Assistant Chief. The very day I took office, the world was shutting down because of Covid-19. That same day, our department was dealt a tremendous blow with the line-of-duty death of Michael Field — a man who had been part of so many of our lives since we were kids. During those difficult times, I am incredibly grateful for the support I received from so many people, even when the better days ahead were impossible to see.

As time went on and I continued to rise through the ranks, we rebuilt stronger than ever.

orities: bringing everyone home safely, protecting the life and property of our village, and doing the job to the best of our ability.

I can’t thank my family, friends, elected officials and the residents of our community enough for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Most especially, Maria and our son Marco — the true backbone of my life.

I leave the office proud that we are safe, strong and in a great position to keep moving forward. I’m even more confident knowing the leadership coming up behind me is ready. Mike Colucci, Kyle O’Brien and their new deputy will do an outstanding job.

I had the privilege of working alongside some of my best friends and some of the most talented people the fire service has to offer.

I still remember, like it was yesterday, being a young kid riding in my stepfather’s Ford Crown Victoria to an automatic fire alarm at the Looney Bin on Rockaway Avenue. That was the moment I knew I would do whatever it took to become Chief one day.

The good days always outweighed the bad. In the office, we ran the department like a business. On the fireground, we operated like a well-oiled machine. Through it all, we stayed true to our pri-

I will always be a positive driving force behind the Valley Stream Fire Department, and I look forward to going home to Engine 342 on Brooklyn Avenue. My love for public service is stronger than ever. I am proud to call Valley Stream home. It is where I grew up, where I have built my life, and where I am now raising my family. My hope is simple. That one day, my son Marco looks around this same community and feels that same sense of pride. That this is a place worth serving, worth protecting and worth calling home.

Thank you again for all of your support. It has truly been a pleasure and an honor.

Anthony Capone is the former Chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department.

Anthony CApone

Ministerio Camino y Esperanza expands

calling started years ago, when people came to me, and they found joy again.”

She was anointed as a pastor eight years ago, first by Pastor Dalino Chaver and later by Pastor Kenia Fernandez. She initially resisted taking on the role but accepted it after what she described as years of confirmation through her experiences and faith.

Ministerio Camino y Esperanza, which translates to “Path and Hope Ministry,” was established two years ago. Before opening a physical location, the ministry operated virtually, hosting prayer meetings, services and events online.

The move to a permanent space in Valley Stream occurred recently. Campoverde said the transition followed a period of searching for the right location, leading to the chapel at Olivet Baptist Church.

“I did prayer only, I didn’t do nothing,” Campoverde said. “I just called up on his name, and he answered me because the one who has ear, the one who made the ear, he has ear, and if you have any need, he will answer you. Playing the just, the righteous, and he will answer. Everything happened because he did it.”

Since opening, the ministry began building its presence locally, with outreach largely driven by word-of-mouth and personal referrals. Campoverde said the goal is to expand engagement now that a physical gathering space is available.

In addition to weekly services, the ministry offers prayer nights, Bible teaching sessions and counseling. As a pastor, Campoverde provides up to four free counseling sessions, each lasting about 45 minutes, for individuals seeking support.

A focus of the ministry is addressing mental health and social challenges within the community. Cam -

poverde pointed to issues such as financial stress, lack of access to care and isolation as common concerns. She emphasized a preventative approach, particularly for youth and families, aimed at addressing problems before they escalate.

Plans are underway to expand youth programming, including dedicated services and activities designed to engage younger members. The ministry also offers opportunities for volunteers and community involvement.

In addition to local work, Ministerio Camino y Esperanza has participated in charitable efforts abroad. The ministry organized supply donations to communities in need, including shipments to the Dominican Republic. Similar outreach efforts are expected to continue.

Campoverde said establishing a bilingual congregation in Valley Stream was important because of the limited availability of Spanish-language services within the village itself. The ministry aims to provide a local space where both English and Spanish-speaking residents can gather.

“That’s what I didn’t find when I came here,” Campoverde said. “They opened another congregation that is Spanish, from one of our brothers here, and they opened it in Baldwin, not here. Valley Stream didn’t have a Spanish congregation. It has it now. It has a safe place to come.”

According to the United States Census, as of 2024, the village of Valley Stream has a Hispanic/Latino population of 24 percent or roughly 10,000 residents.

With its new physical location, Ministerio Camino y Esperanza is working to establish itself as a resource for spiritual support, counseling and community connection in Valley Stream.

Angelina Zingariello/Herald

The Rev. Yanilsa Campoverde, leader of the newly opened Ministerio Camino y Esperanza, hopes to establish the ministry as a safe place for worship and community in Valley Stream.

BRIAN FALK

SEAFORD Senior Lacrosse

A DYNAMIC THREE-SPORT athlete who helped Seaford’s football team to the Nassau Conference IV championship and the basketball team to a deep run in the Class A playoffs, Falk is one of the most talented lacrosse players in the county. He shared the Herald’s 2026 Lacrosse Preview cover with West Hempstead’s Elizabeth Poirot. Bound for Villanova, Falk racked up 25 goals and 18 assists a year ago and earned All-County honors.

games to watch

Thursday, April 16

Boys Lacrosse: Glen Cove at Freeport 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Uniondale at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Hewlett at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: MacArthur at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: Seaford at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Baseball: Oceanside at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Baseball: Farmingdale at Massapequa 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Softball: V.S. North at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Softball: Plainedge at Farmingdale 5 p.m.

Softball: Hewlett at South Side 5 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Baseball: MacArthur at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Softball: Freeport at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at Mepham 5 p.m.

Softball: Lawrence at East Rockaway 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at South Side 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Plainedge at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Farmingdale 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 18

Girls Lacrosse: V.S. District at Sewanhaka 10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Uniondale at East Meadow 1 p.m.

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V.S. North has playoff potential

By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com

Coming into the season, the Valley Stream North softball team had a few questions hanging over it. What would the pitching situation look like was the loudest question by far.

Standing at 3-2 heading into this week’s action, the last two games were a 7-5 win over Manhasset on April 7 and a 15-6 loss to Wheatley on April 10. One thing stays constant: pitching is crucial to keeping the squad steady.

“Didn’t really know who the pitcher was going to be, or the catcher, so right now we have Maddy Poscillico who has done all of the pitching so far,” said VSN coach Daniel Tronolone. “It looks like we figured it out so hopefully that continues.”

Poscillico, a junior, is dominating in the circle right now, while overcoming the fact this is her first season on varsity. As far as the team can see, the hurler is handling the pressure with grace and composure.

“She has definitely worked on her game and she has improved a lot,” Tronolone said. “So far she’s doing well.”

Natalie Barbieri, the starting third baseman, is the only other member of the pitching staff, remains on call for relief, or as a starter if necessary.

The catcher situation is interesting: it’s between sophomore Alexia Vilatoro and junior Kayla Corbin, who are currently dividing time behind the plate. Both strong defensively, keeping the ball in front of them and preventing passed balls, it’s the offense that Tronolone is looking out for. Vilatoro has a strong bat, which is an important part of winning games, he emphasized.

And speaking of that lineup: that’s something that Tronolone is quite happy with. He is pleased with the speed of his top three hitters, saying how much they create havoc on the bases and put pressure on defenses.

Leading off with star power is senior center fielder Tiffany Melendez, who is in her fifth year as a varsity player and committed to play D1 softball at Seton

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Tiffany Melendez and the Spartans pulled out victories in three of the first five games to set a positive tone.

Hall. She earned her way up to her nowcaptaincy.

“She’s gotten better every single year,” Tronolone said. “She catches everything in the outfield, she started off primarily as a bunter and slap hitter but has developed her game now to the point where she can do whatever she wants at the plate… reads the defense and decides what she wants to do.”

Her cousin, freshman shortstop Jainessa Melendez is similarly strong and quick, and is entering her third year on varsity. Originally put on third, Tronolone put her on shortstop last season and elected to keep her there for her high speed and strength.

“She has a tremendous arm. We were actually kind of worried about who was palying first base and primarily one of the reasons was because [Jainessa Melendez’s] arm was so strong,” Tronolone said.

Round out that “Big Three” is junior left-fielder Daniella Morales.

Now it’s a matter of staying consistent; Tronolone didn’t hide that the goals are to play beyond having a winning season.

“We struggled last year and it looks like this year we might be able to put ourselves in a position to hopefully, potentially, reach the playoffs,” he said.

The Spartans visit South Side this Saturday at 10 a.m.

Blakeman looks to curtail NIFA’s oversight

By CHRIS COLUCCI ccolucci@liherald.com

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for governor, held a news conference last week to laud the county’s budget surplus and financial stability. Blakeman also called for an end to the strict oversight of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which was created in 2000 to monitor county finances.

“We are calling on NIFA to basically transfer from being a control authority to an advisory authority,” Blakeman said on April 10. “NIFA costs county taxpayers approximately $3 million a year in administrative expenses. That money is unnecessary. It is not doing anything to help our fiscal status.”

The $3 million cost Blakeman cited is a rough estimate of the combined salaries of the five NIFA committee members. The committee has had oversight of county spending since 2011.

“We will do everything necessary to make sure that we are no longer burdened in a control period that is completely unnecessary, unwarranted and, quite frankly, not according to the law,” Blakeman added.

Richard Kessel, chairman and director of NIFA, delivered a direct rebuttal, saying, “The only reason the county budget is balanced is that it got over $200 million in federal funding during

Covid, and it’s using that money and other reserves to balance and to hide what is a deficit.” In 2024, Blakeman’s administration moved more than $220 million received from federal pandemic aid into the county’s general fund.

Blakeman noted recent county prosperity — including seven bond upgrades in the past three and a half years and gross economic output that he described as larger than that of nearly 150 mem-

bers of the United Nations — before addressing the potential for a political slant to NIFA’s financial control.

“NIFA has been a political machine, governed by [Gov.] Kathy Hochul,” he said. “She wants to control every aspect of our business here in Nassau County, just like she has throughout the state of New York.”

Blakeman said that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a Democrat, has

declared that the county has no fiscal stress. And County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, a Republican, emphasized Nassau’s financial health despite rising costs statewide. “In 2024 to 2025, we saw almost a $5 million increase in health insurance costs,” Phillips said, “[and] a 23 percent increase in our pension costs.”

Phillips commended Blakeman’s decision not to raise county taxes for the entirety of his four-year tenure, and added that NIFA’s shift to an advisory role would be appropriate. “I wholly support that NIFA does not keep us in a control period,” she said.

County Treasurer David Chiang also voiced support for reduced NIFA oversight while stressing the county’s current financial position. “Nassau County is in the best fiscal shape it’s ever been in,” he said. “Without cutting services, we have maintained our service level while keeping revenues stable. Our expenses have been going down. We have budget surpluses.”

“Bruce Blakeman has no authority to decide whether there’s a control period in effect,” Kessel said. “It’s our position that a control period is absolutely necessary, and we will continue it going forward. It’s up to us to decide whether or not to decide to have a control period. If he doesn’t comply with it, we’ll take the appropriate action at the appropriate time.”

Chris Colucci/Herald

County Executive Bruce Blakeman, center, recognized the financial guidance of Comptroller Elaine Phillips and Treasurer David Chiang at a news conference last week.

Water infrastructure faces increased demand

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Eligible homeowners can receive free testing and may qualify for rebates of up to $5,000 for filtration systems or $10,000 to connect to public water companies.

“It makes infrastructure like septic systems and pipelines very vulnerable,” FarhadZadeh said of heavy rainfall. “They’re old — they’re not built for the new norm that we have with these storm patterns.”

Low-lying communities — particularly along the South Shore and in eastern Suffolk County — face more frequent flooding and infrastructure stress. Flooding is no longer limited to major storms.

When groundwater is already close to the surface, even routine rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems, creating a direct pathway between surface pollution and the aquifer.

“When it floods, water picks up and carries a lot of pollutants with it,” Robert Hayes, Environmental Advocates NY’s senior director of clean water, said. “Those pollutants might make their way into drinking water sources, whether it’s groundwater or surface water.”

Hayes said that investing in naturebased solutions such as wetlands or rain gardens could help capture water before it carries pollutants.

Aging infrastructure adds to growing risks

Many of Long Island’s water and sewer systems were built decades ago, at a time when both population and climate pressures were lower.

“The aging infrastructure is a big deal,” FarhadZadeh said. “I think it should be taken very seriously.”

Systems not designed to handle today’s volume of stormwater can quickly become overwhelmed, increasing the likelihood of overflows, leaks or system failures.

A $250 million water infrastructure funding package announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on March 12 includes projects aimed at upgrading aging systems and improving water quality statewide. It includes $23 million for the Village of Hempstead and $5 million for PFAS treatment in Williston Park.

Hayes said that such investments are critical, but risks — and resources — vary across the region.

“Long Island has some of the most polluted drinking water in the state of New York,” he said. “But there is much more contamination still out there, and much more still to be done to make sure that no New Yorker is exposed to harmful levels of contamination when they turn on the tap.”

“Drinking water and quality issues on Long Island — we can consider them to be disproportionately affecting certain communities,” Wallace said. “Especially communities with older infrastructure, in close proximity to industrial zones or historically industrial areas.” Communities like Uniondale and Hempstead Village, which also have fewer resources to address the problem.

Exposure to contaminated drinking water, Wallace said, has been associated with increased risks of cancers including stomach, bladder, kidney, ovarian and prostate.

As flooding increases and infrastructure continues to age, the challenge for Long Island is not just protecting its water supply, but understanding how interconnected pressures are reshaping it from the ground up.

N. Shore water divide highlights cost and quality

Glen Cove’s drinking water meets all state and federal safety standards, according to the city’s 2024 annual water quality report, but maintaining that standard has required years of infrastructure upgrades, careful management of its well system and, at times, reliance on neighboring communities.

In nearby Glen Head and Sea Cliff, water is supplied privately by Liberty Utilities, highlighting differences not only in cost, but in how water systems are maintained and experienced by residents.

Glen Cove relies on a network of six municipal wells, including sites at Duck Pond Road, Nancy Court, Seaman Road and Kelly Street. According to former Councilwoman Marsha Silverman, the system was under significant strain eight years ago , with only two of the six wells operational at the time.

Multiple wells were offline for different reasons — contamination, storm damage, long-term deterioration — forcing the city to act quickly to restore capacity.

“We had purchased a couple hundred thousand dollars’ worth of water from Locust Valley because we couldn’t supply Glen Cove,” Silverman said.

To stabilize the system, the city

implemented a multi-year plan that included installing temporary filtration systems at the Duck Pond Road wells to address freon contamination, repairing the Kelly Street well after a lightning strike, and fully rehabilitating the Seaman Road well.

That work is ongoing. In January, the City Council approved more than $700,000 in additional repairs to the Seaman Road well, awarding a $776,000 contract to Philip Ross Industries Inc. to upgrade its granular activated carbon system. The improvements are intended to better regulate PFAS, which have been linked to serious health risks, and ensure that the well remains in compliance with state Department of Health standards.

The investment follows a broader pattern of spending, with the city investing tens of millions of dollars in its water system in recent years, including a $5 million rehabilitation project completed in 2024 at the Seaman Road station. Those upgrades are necessary as state and federal guidelines for contaminants become increasingly strict.

“There was always talk about building a seventh well, because we really need it,” Silverman said.

Cost differences across the North Shore

Despite those infrastructure challenges, Glen Cove’s municipal system remains relatively affordable compared with neighboring communities, because it is publicly operated and not for profit.

Residents’ quarterly bills typically range from $40 to $50 in the winter to a few hundred dollars in the summer, depending on usage.

In contrast, residents of Glen Head and Sea Cliff — served by private systems — often face significantly higher costs, with some paying hundreds of

dollars per month. Those systems generally factor operational expenses, infrastructure upgrades and profit into their rate structures, contributing to higher bills.

For Glen Head resident Agatha Nadale, the cost is substantial — about $1,800 per year. Her concerns, however, extend beyond the money.

“I can remember [in the ’70s] we’d fill a pitcher of water in the summer and there were these, like, little squiggly things swimming in the water,” she said. She also recalled a strong chlorine taste, and said those early experiences continue to shape how she uses water today. Nadale said she relies on a wholehouse filtration system, and does not drink tap water.

“I have already saved a handful of families from buying homes where Liberty Utilities is,” she said.

While Glen Head’s system has undergone upgrades — including carbon filtration systems designed to remove PFAS and meet stricter standards for water quality — public perception has not always kept pace with those improvements.

Although Glen Cove’s system remains compliant, continued monitoring and investment will be necessary as environmental standards evolve.

That concern extends across Long Island, where all communities rely on the same groundwater source and face challenges not only of contamination and saltwater intrusion, but also of steadily increasing demand.

Looking ahead

Silverman has also raised the possibility of long-term alternatives, including desalination, though no formal plans have been established.

At the federal level, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said that water quality has been a longstanding priority.

“This has been a problem for a long time, and I’ve been working on improving our water quality on Long Island for over 30 years,” Suozzi said. “Dealing with aging infrastructure as mayor of Glen Cove, I realized how crucial drinking water projects were to my community. I installed one of the earliest ‘granulated activated carbon’ filtration systems on Long Island.”

“Improvements need to consistently be made to ensure our water remains safe,” he added.

For Glen Cove, the ability to draw from neighboring systems like Locust Valley provides a critical safety net. But it also highlights the importance for the city of maintaining its own infrastructure — particularly its network of wells — as demand continues to grow.

Across the North Shore, the contrast is clear: While water may come from the same aquifer, the cost, management and experience of that water can vary significantly from one community to the next.

And for residents like Nadale, of Glen Head, those differences are not abstract — they shape daily decisions about cost, safety and trust in what comes out of the tap.

Courtesy New York American Water the new York American Water treatment facility in Glen Head has updated its filtering process with the installation of two new granular-activated carbon vessels.

Solages welcomes student musicians to Albany

Students from Howell Road Elementary School took part in a statewide celebration of music education in Albany.

New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages welcomed members of the school’s Chamber Orchestra and Junior Chorus to the state capital as part of the New York State School Music Association’s annual Music in Our Schools Month.

The student performers traveled to Albany to participate in the event, which features musical performances by schools from across New York State. Performances are held at the Empire State Plaza and highlight student achievement in music education.

The Howell Road Chamber Orchestra and Junior Chorus performed under the leadership of Principal Jasmine G. Shepherd and with guidance from their music teachers. The groups represented Assembly District 22 at the statewide event.

“Watching these young musicians take the stage in Albany fills me with tremendous pride,” Solages said. “The students of Howell Road Elementary School are a true reflection of the talent and spirit of our community. Music education builds discipline, creativity and confidence, and these young people demonstrate all of that and more. I also want to recognize Dr. Shepherd and the music teachers who invest so much of themselves in nurturing these students every single day.”

In addition to student performances, Music in Our Schools Month provides opportunities for music educators to meet with state legislators to

advocate for the importance of music programs in schools.

Music in Our Schools Month was established by NYSSMA and is celebrated each March in all 50 states as well as at U.S. military base schools in Europe. What began as a single day in 1973 has since grown into a monthlong celebration of music education and student achievement.

— Angelina Zingariello

Photos courtesy office of Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages

New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages welcomed members of Howell Road Elementary School’s Chamber Orchestra and Junior Chorus to Albany as part of the New York State School Music Association’s annual Music in Our Schools Month.

Assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages presented Howell Road music teacher Christie Mancuso with a citation.

Howell Road represented Assembly District 22 at the statewide event.

Music in Our Schools Month was established by NYSSMA and is celebrated each March in all 50 states as well as at U.S. military base schools in Europe.

Scouts stirring up change in the kitchen

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mushrooms, onions and ground beef, were spread across the counters as the girls mixed, shaped and prepared their meal, stepping into chef coats and taking on an active role in the process.

Ficke, who has spent more than two decades with Northwell Health, led the group through a “hidden vegetable burger,” showing how familiar foods can be made healthier without sacrificing taste.

Between demonstrations, Ficke offered the Scouts and their parents practical tips on meal planning, incorporating fresh ingredients and making healthy cooking manageable even with busy schedules.

He emphasized that convenience often drives unhealthy choices, but small adjustments — like preparing meals ahead of time or incorporating vegetables into everyday dishes — can make a lasting impact.

“People in the hospital aren’t changing the way they eat unless they want to,” he said. “But if you teach them while you’re young, that’s when they learn.”

He said the lesson was designed to show how early choices can shape longterm health. “What they learn now, if they use it, it’s going to help them later on in life,” he added.

Registered dietitian Cleopatra Tsanis-Tsirnikas echoed that message, helping connect the cooking lesson to broader health concepts while answering questions from both the Scouts and their parents.

“One thing we lack in the U.S. is nutrition and everyday life education,” she said. “We focus so much on math and science, but we don’t educate on daily life and preventive measures to be healthy later.”

For troop leader and parent Danielle Coysh, the hospital visit is just one step in a broader, student-driven initiative. The Scouts are dedicating their time to a project that is both educational and lasting.

“They’re going to make short videos making different snacks and then put it on a YouTube channel,” Coysh said, noting that the group also plans to share the lessons in schools and libraries to teach younger Scouts what they’ve learned.

The idea for the visit came after the troop saw Ficke featured on a local television segment and reached out, turning inspiration into action.

The four Girl Scouts — Liliana Coysh, Alli Vicchiarelli, Tori Sznurkowski and Kayla Gentile — plan to build on the experience by creating recipes and content that explains not just how to cook, but why certain ingredients matter.

As they worked, the girls also reflected on what they hoped their project would accomplish.

“We’re creating a YouTube channel that is entertaining to help kids our age eat healthier,” Liliana, 11, explained, describing their goal of making content that is both informative and engaging.

By the end of the session, the handson experience had already made an

Registered dietitian Cleopatra Tsanis-Tsirnikas answered questions about

Executive Chef Russell Ficke prepared “hidden vegetable burgers,” showing the Girl Scouts how to incorporate nutritious ingredients into familiar meals.

impression.

“We learned there are many ways to incorporate healthy food into your diet,” Kayla, 13, said. “Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring,” she added.

The group highlighted the fun of the day, noting that tasting the finished dishes was a favorite part.

Through “Real Food Real Aesthetic,” the Girl Scouts aim to encourage kids to make smarter choices, try new foods and see healthy eating not as a chore, but as something creative, achievable and beneficial for their long-term health.

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nutrition, healthy eating habits and balanced meals.

Long Island supports small businesses

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

To mark Small Business Week, May 3-9, PSEG Long Island will host a Business First Workshop to support small businesses across the region.

The workshop is scheduled for May 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, at 510 Grumman Road West in Bethpage, commonly referred to as the old Grumman building. The event is intended to bring together business owners and PSEG Long Island representatives to share information about programs and services that can help businesses operate more efficiently and manage energy use and costs.

“PSEG Long Island is proud to support our local business community — the entrepreneurs who invest in our neighborhoods, drive local economy and create jobs,” Veronica Isaac, PSEG Long Island’s senior manager of Economic Development, said. “Our Business First Workshop on May 6 will present all of the products and services offered by our PSEG Long Island Business First program for small and medium business owners. We will also have a special recognition ceremony to honor local companies and business organizations that participate in, promote and support our programs.”

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The company’s Business First program provides businesses with dedicated support for managing electricity needs, as well as information on billing processes and energy-efficiency incentives. Other areas of focus include building and renovation services, electric vehicle infrastructure and fleet incen -

tives, and procurement-related opportunities.

The topics will include digital tools such as the utility’s app and online account management platforms, as well as economic development initiatives that offer grants and bill credit opportunities.

Presenters will include Nayan Parikh, on digital channels; Christine

Bryson, on economic development; Alex Nyilas, on the Business First program; Alexandro Campos, on billing; Brittany Degel, on energy efficiency; Nicole Jones-Cumberbatch, on building and renovation services; Paul DiBenedetto, on electric vehicles; and Jimmy Alty, on procurement.

The workshop will also provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with Business First Advocates and representatives from procurement and building and renovation services, offering direct access to support resources.

Long Island is home to more than 100,000 small businesses, according to the Long Island Association, underscoring their significance to the regional economy.

“We proudly share information about PSEG Long Island’s revitalization programs with all new businesses in our community,” Cheryl Fajardo, past president of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, said. “As a strong partner in local economic development, PSEG Long Island has played a vital role in helping us improve our downtown areas through beautification projects, infrastructure support and promotional efforts.”

Pre-registration is recommended by emailing PSEGLI-Businessfirst@psegliny.com.

Courtesy PSEG Long Island

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in Gilgo case

By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com

Rex Heuermann admitted in Suffolk County Court last week to being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, and to murdering seven women whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway between 1993 and 2011.

Heuermann said on April 8 that he strangled Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, Jessica Taylor and Megan Waterman. He also admitted to killing Karen Vergata, who disappeared in 1996. Her remains were found later on Fire Island and near Tobay Beach.

“When Rex decided that he wanted to accept responsibility and didn’t want to proceed the trial, from a defense standpoint, we then pivoted and did our best to protect his interest,” Michael Brown, Heuermann’s attorney, said. “That included the fact that he’s going to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit.”

Heuermann is expected to be sentenced to three consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of Barthelemy, Costello and Waterman. He is also expected to receive four consecutive sentences of 25 years to life for the killings of Brainard-Barnes, Costilla, Mack and Taylor. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17.

Brown stated that with this new plea, Heuermann will face no further prosecution.

Asa Ellerup, Heuermann’s ex wife, attended the hearing with their daughter, Victoria Heuermann, and attorney Robert Macedonio.

“Rex Heuermann, and Rex Heuermann alone, is responsible for these horrific crimes,” Macedonio

said. “Any suggestion that Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann were involved is irresponsible. They have no knowledge, no involvement or any connection to these heinous acts.”

“My thoughts are prayers are with the victims and their families,” Ellerup said. “Their loss is immeasurable, and the focus should be on them. I ask that you give some privacy to my family as they navigate this very difficult time.”

In January, Heuermann appeared before state Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei, and his attorneys filed a 178-page omnibus motion seeking multiple forms of legal relief, including dismissal of a second-degree murder charge in the 1993 death of Costilla and a review of grand jury minutes.

He had previously pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys mounted a broad challenge to the prosecution’s case. At earlier court proceedings, the defense focused on disputing key forensic evidence, particularly DNA analysis that prosecutors said linked Heuermann to the victims.

Defense attorneys argued that the testing methods and conclusions should be closely examined, raising questions about how the evidence was collected and interpreted. They also challenged other elements of the investigation, signaling an effort to weaken the case and prepare for a potential trial.

Prosecutors maintained that the evidence was strong, citing DNA findings, cellphone data and years of investigative work that led to Heuermann’s arrest.

In September, Mazzei ruled that Heuermann would face one trial for all seven of the alleged murders.

Additional reporting by Carolyn James.

Seven women were killed between 1993 and 2010. Their remains found near Gilgo Beach and Ocean Parkway.

Rex Heuermann admitted to killing the following women:

Melissa Barthelemy — strangled July 10, 2009.

Maureen Brainard-Barnes — strangled July 9, 2007.

Amber Lynn Costello — strangled Sept. 2, 2010.

Sandra Costilla — strangled Nov. 19, 1993.

Valerie Mack — strangled and dismembered between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1, 2000.

Jessica Taylor — strangled and dismembered around July 23, 2003.

Megan Waterman — strangled June 6, 2010.

Heuermann also admitted to killing:

Karen Vergata — disappeared in 1996; remains found later on Fire Island and near Tobay Beach.

–Heuermann allocution

OUT

reimagined

Destination: Outdoor escape Your backyard,

By Karen Bloom

Spring has surely sprung (at last) — and we’re very much attuned to Earth Month as we embrace the outdoors. It’s great get out and about and not feel so housebound, which leads many of us to rethink how we use our outdoor space. The season deﬁnitely invites us outside, offering a chance to reconnect with nature right at home and shape a backyard that works for everyday living.

Start by considering how your yard can better serve your household. Maybe you’re envisioning a space for easy entertaining, a safer play area for kids and pets, or simply a peaceful retreat to unwind. Increasingly, homeowners are embracing “backyarding” — bringing indoor comforts like dining, lounging and even workouts into the open air.

A little planning now can pay off all season long, with vibrant blooms, fresh herbs and a space that feels both functional and inviting.

“With the season’s ﬁrst signs appearing, this is the time to prepare your garden for months of enjoyment,” garden design expert Fiona Jenkins says.

Here are her practical tips for creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard that doesn’t demand all your free time.

Keep It Manageable

When it comes to ﬂower beds, smaller is often smarter. Narrow beds — about one to two feet wide — are easier to plant, maintain and keep looking tidy.

Limiting plant variety can also make a big difference. Sticking to a handful of dependable options helps you better handle their needs and simpliﬁes care. Hardy perennials such as geraniums and peonies, along with evergreen shrubs, offer reliable color year after year without the need for constant replanting.

“Once established, these plants can provide lasting beauty with minimal effort,” Jenkins says. “Just be

sure you understand their watering, feeding and pruning needs before planting.”

Build A Strong Foundation

Healthy soil is the backbone of any successful garden. Investing in rich, organic soil — and refreshing it annually with compost — helps plants thrive while reducing the necessity of frequent watering and fertilizing.

Mulch is another essential. A layer of organic material such as bark, leaves or compost helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and keep weeds in check — all while improving soil quality over time.

“Mulching is a great way of protecting your soil and making it last longer by helping to maintain moisture levels and prevent weeds from growing,” she explains.

Add Structure With Hardscaping

Incorporating hard surfaces like decking, patios or walkways can transform a backyard into a more usable living space. These elements provide structure, deﬁne different zones and create natural gathering areas.

Composite decking remains a popular choice for its durability and low maintenance, while natural stone, concrete or porcelain pavers offer a clean, timeless look.

Thoughtful additions like built-in lighting can extend the use of your yard into the evening, adding both safety and ambiance.

For visual interest with minimal upkeep, consider a rock garden. Combining alpine plants or succulents with layered stones and pebbles creates texture and dimension — without demanding much attention.

Try Raised Beds

Raised beds are a practical solution for both ﬂowers and vegetables. They help contain plant growth, improve drainage and make gardening more accessible. Whether placed over existing soil or integrated into a patio design, they also serve as attractive focal points.

“A raised ﬂower bed will stop them from spreading out of control and add a focal point of interest to your garden,” Jenkins says.

Let

Nature Take The Lead

For a softer, more natural look, consider embracing a slightly “wild” aesthetic. Swapping part of a traditional lawn for a meadow-style area can reduce maintenance while supporting pollinators.

“This isn’t to say you should let it grow completely out of control, but your garden can look beautiful with the aesthetic of a grassy meadow rather than an urban space,” she continues.

Scattering wildflower seeds introduces bursts of color and attracts bees and butterflies, creating a lively, ever-changing landscape that benefits the local ecosystem.

With thoughtful choices and a bit of early effort, your backyard can become one of your favorite places to spend time this season and throughout the year — a space that feels as welcoming and comfortable as any room inside your home.

Asbury Short Film Concert

The acclaimed national touring showcase returns with a curated showcase of standout short films — many seen by the local audience for the first time. Presented by Asbury Shorts, the New York City-based long-running short film exhibitor, the program highlights an eclectic mix, including film festival favorites and Oscar-recognized selections. The dynamic lineup spans genres, from sharp comedies like “The Tailor,” where culture and confusion collide on a Brooklyn street (pictured), to compelling dramas, inventive animation and occasional thoughtprovoking documentaries. This is a rare opportunity to experience these cinematic “hidden gems” in a true theater setting — films that often don’t reach traditional big screens. These shorts provide a window into emerging filmmakers alongside early works from directors who go on to achieve major acclaim.

Friday, April 17, 7 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444.

Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz celebrates the 60th anniversary of The Monkees with a special tour honoring the band’s enduring legacy and timeless sound. In this nostalgic and high-spirited performance, Dolenz takes audiences on a musical journey through The Monkees’ rise to fame, performing their biggest hits in chronological order while sharing personal stories from his decades in entertainment — as he keeps the music alive for new generations As the last surviving member of the beloved group, Dolenz brings both heart and history to the stage, paying tribute to bandmates Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith, while celebrating the fans who helped transform a ﬁctional TV band into a global sensation. This is sure to be a heartfelt, hit-ﬁlled evening that blends music, memories and a lasting connection to one of pop culture’s most iconic acts.

Sunday, April 19, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Photos: Spring unfolds in your backyard, where patios, gardens and greenery set the stage to gather and unwind.

Your Neighborhood CALENDAR

Family theater

It’s the final weekend for Long Island Children’s Museum staging of “Pete the Cat,” the charming musical based on the book series by Kimberly and James Dean. Life is certainly an adventure for Pete, no matter where he winds up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. $11 with museum admission ($9 members), $15 theater only.

• Where: 11 Davis Ave., Garden City

• Time: 10:15 a.m. and noon.; also April 19

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

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Long Island Home Show

Check out the best resources in home improvement, landscaping and design services. Experts are ready to provide guidance on enhancing your living spaces, ensuring every corner of your home meets your needs and style.

• Where: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale

• Time: Opens 10 a.m., also April 19

• Contact: ticketmaster.com

‘Dog Days’ Weekend and Dog Festival

Get ready to wag those tails, at Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Bring your canine companions for a scenic stroll through grounds bursting spring’s first blooms. With a curated lineup of local pet and dog-focused vendors offering treats, accessories, services, and more — ust for your pup (and you!).

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also April 19

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

Jazzin’ with Kirk Whalum

The sax icon appears at the Madison Theatre. He blasts off with his highly-anticipated new album “Epic Cool.” an electrifying collection of original

Once upon a time in the Bronx

75 Horton Ave.

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: valleystream13.com

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Hofstra Spring Dance Concert

Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance welcomes all to Spring 2026 Dance Concert. The performance features includes pieces by Hofstra faculty choreographers and guest artists. $15 general admission, $10 for seniors and Hofstra alumni.

• Where: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead

• Time: 8 p.m., also April 24–April 25

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

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his electrifying solo performance of “A Bronx Tale,” the autobiographical one-man show that launched his remarkable career. Raw, riveting and deeply personal, the play draws on Palminteri’s own bruising childhood in the Bronx, including the moment — at just nine-years-old — when he witnessed a gangland killing that would forever shape his view of the world. Onstage, Palminteri inhabits 18 vividly drawn characters, seamlessly shifting between friends, foes and family members to conjure an entire neighborhood with nothing but his voice, physicality and storytelling prowess. First written and performed in 1989, A Bronx Tale quickly became a sensation, hailed as one of the most sought-after stage properties since Rocky. The original production paved the way for the acclaimed film adaptation — directed by Robert De Niro—and later a hit Broadway musical. Born and raised in the Bronx, Palminteri stands firmly in the lineage of iconic Italian-American artists who redefined New York storytelling in the 1970s, including Martin Scorsese, De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Like them, he brings grit, muscle and an unflinching realism to his work, capturing both the violence and the humanity of life on those sidewalks. This return engagement offers audiences a chance to experience the original, powerhouse performance that started it all — up close, uncompromising and unforgettable.

grooves. Whalum focuses on his songwriting to craft an album that’s passionate and spirited on a monumental scale, but with his trademark soul. Get ready to groove, because like his new album, Whalum is anything but ordinary.

• Where: 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

‘Romantic Rendezvous’

Old Westbury Gardens chamber ensemble in residence, Poetica Musica welcomes the season in the intimate and elegant Red Ballroom of Westbury House. Renowned pianists Javor Bracic and Angelina Gadeliya make their series debut, performing solo and duo piano works by Chopin, Schubert, Fauré, Barber, and others.The program includes Sonata in A minor by Franz Schubert, Dolly Suite for piano four hands by Gabriel Fauré, Rondo, Op. 5 by Frédéric Chopin, Souvenirs for piano four hands by Samuel Barber, and Crimean Sketches for solo piano by Serhii Bortkiewicz. Advance ticket purchase required. A pre-concert talk will take place at 7:30 pm, followed by a reception after the concert on the West Porch. $30,

$25 for members, seniors and students.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

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

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Megan Hilty in concert

Direct from her Tony-nominated performance as Madeline Ashton in Broadway’s “Death Becomes Her,” Adelphi welcomes Tony, Grammy and Critics Choice Award-nominated actor-singer Megan Hilty to the stage. Enjoy an intimate afternoon of music with her Grammy-nominated pianist and music director Matt Cusson.

• Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City

• Time: 3 p.m.

• Contact: adelphi.edu/pac or (516) 877-4000

George Washington Exhibit

All are welcome to the George Washington exhibit presented by Valley Stream Historical Society.

• Where: Pagan-Fletcher

Restoration, 143 Hendrikson Ave.

• Time: 1 p.m., also April 26

• Contact: vshistorical@gmail. com

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Hofstra Jazz Ensemble

All are welcome to“An Evening of Jazz,” with the Hofstra University Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Quartet. The ensembles perform original student arrangements and traditional jazz repertoire.

• Where: Hofstra’s Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus, Hempstead

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: hofstra. universitytickets.com or call the Hofstra Box Office at (516) 463-6644

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District 24 Board Of Education holds its regular policy and business committee meeting. Stay informed on district matters. This meeting will include the BOCES vote.

• Where: William L. Buck School,

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The Lovin’ Spoonful Fondly known as “America’s answer to the Beatles,” the band brings their chart-topping folk-rock hits to the Madison Theatre. Formed in New York’s Greenwich Village, The Lovin’ Spoonful, made up of original band members John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first seven singles soaring onto Billboard’s Top-10 virtually overnight. Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts, followed by an unprecedented string of hits. Today, The Lovin’ Spoonful tours with founding member Steve Boone, along with Jeff Alan Ross (Badfinger, Peter Asher), Bill Cinque (Neil Diamond), longtime drummer Mike Arturi, and Rob Bonfiglio (The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson Band, Wilson Phillips). Together they faithfully celebrate the rich, good-time catalog of hits that made The Lovin’ Spoonful one of the world’s most beloved groups to emerge from the ‘60s.

• Where: Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET

VOTE AND ELECTION

VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will be held at the James A. Dever School in said District on May 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

1. Presentation of the budget document.

2. To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 19, 2026. as hereinafter set forth.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, in the school buildings located in such districts as enumerated below:

District No. 1: Wheeler Avenue School 1 Wheeler Ave W Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 2: James A. Dever School 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 3: Howell Road School 1475 Howell Rd Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 4: Willow Road School 880 Catalpa Dr Franklin Square, NY 11010

at which time the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines 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. SHALL the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen be authorized to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 15, 2018, for the following capital improvement project of improving the playground and baseball field at James A. Dever Elementary School, the Upper Grade playground at Howell Road School, exterior doors District wide, other improvements, additions, renovations and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Capital Reserve Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $700,000.

3. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2026-2027 be approved in the amount of $173,600,882 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

4. SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing capital improvements to District facilities and sites, including but not limited to additions, reconstruction, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of District buildings and grounds; site work and improvements; parking areas and paving; sidewalks and curbing; drainage and utility infrastructure; ADA features; auditoriums; ceilings; computer and technology systems; data and communication networks; doors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sanitary systems; energy management and conservation systems; exterior and interior lighting; fencing; flooring; fire safety and suppression systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; gymnasiums; masonry; roofs; security systems; toilet rooms; walls; windows;

furnishings and equipment permanently affixed to buildings, and similar projects together with architectural, engineering and other incidental costs related thereto; with the ultimate amount of such Capital Reserve Fund to be $15,000,000, plus accumulated interest, and with a term of fifteen (15) years, to be funded by transfers of unappropriated fund balance from the District’s general fund and interest earned thereon.

5. To elect members of the Board of Education as follows:

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Gerardo Cavaliere, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Patricia Farrell, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

“ To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Anthony Grosso, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 31 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 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. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated.

Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered a separate specific vacancy.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior to May 12, 2026, at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, and the Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School, on May 12, 2026, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., 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 her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Nassau County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays

between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, on and after May 12, 2026, and Saturday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., except Sunday;

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2026, at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the 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 the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at (516) 568-6110 for information about accessibility.

Wheeler Avenue School 1 Wheeler Ave W Valley Stream, NY 11580

James A. Dever School 585 Corona Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Howell Road School 1475 Howell Rd Valley Stream, NY 11580

Willow Road School 880 Catalpa Dr Franklin Square, NY 11010

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, 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 much of 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 applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning March 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning May 5, 2026, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website https://valleystream13. com/district/budgetinformation, at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, NY 11580, at the School District Administrative Center, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

(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 to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for public inspection beginning May 12, 2026, in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., each weekday through May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. 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 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in

person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. 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 12, 2026. 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. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026, 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 19, 2026, 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 a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the

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District Clerk at the 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 20, 2026. All such petitions 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 100 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 100 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at (516) 568-6110.

Jennifer Mercatante District Clerk of the Board of Education Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen 585 N. Corona Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 159199

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. TWENTY-FOUR TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York in said District on May 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

1. Presentation of the budget document.

2. To discuss all of the items herein set

forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, as hereinafter set forth.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., prevailing time, in the school buildings located in such districts as enumerated below:

District No. 1: Valley Stream Fire Department 112 South Corona Ave, Valley Stream, New York

District No. 2: William L. Buck School 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York

District No. 3: Brooklyn Avenue School 24 Brooklyn Avenue, Valley Stream, New York

District No. 4: Robert W. Carbonaro School 50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream, New York at which time the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines 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. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029, as follows:

a. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Armando Hernandez, whose term expires June 30, 2026;

b. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Melissa Herrera, whose term expires June 30, 2026;

c. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Cynthia Nunez (last incumbent-currently vacant), whose term expires June 30, 2026;

the person elected shall also serve the remainder of the unexpired term commencing May 19, 2026.

3. To present the following propositions for consideration:

a. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District TwentyFour for the year 20262027 be approved in the amount of $43,131,639 and for the purposes shown in the statement thereof presented at the annual meeting, and that such sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the district after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

b. SHALL the Board of Education of Valley Stream Union Free School District TwentyFour be authorized to appropriate and expend from the Capital Reserve Fund, which was established on 2024 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: Renovating Three (3) Classrooms district-wide, and resurfacing the parking lot and playground at William L. Buck school in the approximate amount $1,200,000, and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Reserve Fund therefore, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $1,200,000.

c. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2026-2027 be approved in the amount of $173,600,882 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

d. SHALL the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Central High School District be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing capital improvements to District facilities and sites, including but not limited to additions, reconstruction,

renovation, rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of District buildings and grounds; site work and improvements; parking areas and paving; sidewalks and curbing; drainage and utility infrastructure; ADA features; auditoriums; ceilings; computer and technology systems; data and communication networks; doors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sanitary systems; energy management and conservation systems; exterior and interior lighting; fencing; flooring; fire safety and suppression systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; gymnasiums; masonry; roofs; security systems; toilet rooms; walls; windows; furnishings and equipment permanently affixed to buildings, and similar projects together with architectural, engineering and other incidental costs related thereto; with the ultimate amount of such Capital Reserve Fund to be $15,000,000, plus accumulated interest, and with a term of fifteen (15) years, to be funded by transfers of unappropriated fund balance from the District’s general fund and interest earned thereon.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-four shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) 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. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be

considered a separate specific vacancy. A nominating petition may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. Forms for nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and the office of the District Clerk of said School District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter 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 purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Education Law §2014 at the William L. Buck School, on May 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Registers to be used at the aforesaid Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Registers, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the Register are prepared. The Registers so prepared pursuant to Education Law §2014 will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, 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 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time,

on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays, and on Saturday by prearranged appointment, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the respective polling places between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the 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 the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 6, 2026, public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www. valleystreamschool district24.org, at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, New York, at the School District

Administrative Center, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

1. Brooklyn Avenue School located at 24 Brooklyn Avenue, Valley Stream New York;

2. William L. Buck School located at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream New York; and

3. Robert W. Carbonaro School located at 50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream New York.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the

election, and 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 to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been 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 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 516-434-2839 and on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. TwentyFour by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@vs24.org or fax sent to 516-2560163. 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 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

April 16, 2026

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IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@vs24. org or fax sent to 516256-0163. 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 23, 2026. 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. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 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.

Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on February 18, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on March 20, 2026. All such petitions 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 one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 100 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-434-2839.

Jennie L. Padilla District Clerk of the Board of Education Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 159363

LEGAL NOTICE CONVOCATORIA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIONES DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE VALLEY STREAM N.º VEINTICUATRO MUNICIPIO DE HEMPSTEAD Y CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes habilitados del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream n.º veinticuatro de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York,

en la escuela William L. Buck, situada en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, en dicho distrito, el 6 de mayo de 2026 a las 19h30, hora local, para tratar los asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluidos los siguientes puntos.

1. Presentación del documento presupuestario.

2. Diálogo sobre todos los puntos aquí expuestos, que se someterán a votación mediante máquina de votación, en las elecciones que se celebrarán el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, tal y como se establece a continuación.

3. Diálogo sobre cualquier otro asunto que pueda surgir debidamente en la reunión.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que dicha votación y elección se celebrarán el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, a las 7h00, hora local, en los edificios escolares situados en los distritos que se enumeran a continuación:

Distrito n.º 1:

Departamento de Bomberos de Valley Stream

112 South Corona Ave, Valley Stream, Nueva York

Distrito n.º 2: Escuela William L. Buck 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York

Distrito n.º 3: Escuela Brooklyn Avenue 24 Brooklyn Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York

Distrito n.º 4: Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro

50 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream, Nueva York

en ese momento, las urnas estarán abiertas de 7h00 a 21h00, hora local, para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Aprobación del presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorización para que la parte necesaria del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre los bienes sujetos a impuestos del Distrito. 2. Elección de

tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y expirará el 30 de junio de 2029, de la siguiente manera:

a. Un (1)

miembro de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres (3) años que sucederá a Armando Hernández, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026;

b. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres (3) años que sucederá a Melissa Herrera, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026;

c. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un mandato de tres (3) años que suceda a Cynthia Núñez (última titular, puesto actualmente vacante), cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026; la persona elegida también ocupará el cargo durante el resto del mandato no vencido a partir del 19 de mayo de 2026.

3. Presentación de las siguientes propuestas para su consideración:

a. APROBACIÓN del presupuesto de gastos propuesto por el DISTRITO ESCOLAR

INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream Número Veinticuatro para el año 2026-2027 por un importe de 43 131 639 dólares y para los fines indicados en el informe del mismo presentado en la reunión anual, y que dicha suma se recaude mediante un impuesto sobre los bienes sujetos a impuestos del distrito, tras deducir primero los fondos procedentes de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes, según lo dispuesto por la ley.

b. AUTORIZACIÓN para que la Junta de Educación del DISTRITO ESCOLAR

INDEPENDIENTE

Número Veinticuatro de Valley Stream asigne y utilice fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital, creado en 2024 (“Fondo de Reserva”) de conformidad con el artículo 3651 de la Ley de Educación, para los siguientes proyectos de mejora de capital: Renovación de tres (3) aulas en todo el distrito y repavimentación del aparcamiento y el patio de recreo de la escuela William L. Buck por un importe aproximado de

1 200 000 dólares, así como la ejecución de otras obras necesarias relacionadas con ello; y para que utilice recursos del Fondo de Reserva para tal fin, incluidos los costes preliminares y los costes incidentales, una cantidad que no exceda el coste total estimado de 1 200 000 dólares.

c. APROBACIÓN del presupuesto de gastos propuesto por el Distrito Escolar Central de Secundaria de Valley Stream, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, para el año 2026-2027, por un importe de 173 600 882 dólares, y que dicha suma se recaude mediante un impuesto sobre los bienes inmuebles sujetos a impuestos en el Distrito Central de Secundaria de Valley Stream, tras deducir primero los fondos procedentes de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes, ¿según lo dispuesto por la ley.

d. AUTORIZACIÓN para que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Secundaria de Valley Stream establezca un Fondo de Reserva de Capital con el fin de financiar mejoras de capital en las instalaciones y terrenos del Distrito, incluyendo, entre otras cosas, ampliaciones, reconstrucción, renovación, rehabilitación, expansión y equipamiento de los edificios y terrenos del Distrito; obras y mejoras en los terrenos; zonas de aparcamiento y pavimentación; aceras y bordillos; infraestructura de drenaje y servicios públicos; elementos de accesibilidad ADA (Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades); auditorios; techos; sistemas informáticos y tecnológicos; redes de datos y comunicaciones; puertas; sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos, de fontanería y sanitarios; sistemas de gestión y conservación de la energía; iluminación exterior e interior; vallas; suelos; sistemas de seguridad y extinción de incendios; sistemas de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado; gimnasios; albañilería; tejados; sistemas de seguridad; baños; paredes; ventanas; mobiliario y equipamiento fijado de forma permanente a los edificios, y proyectos similares, junto con los costes arquitectónicos, de ingeniería y otros gastos incidentales relacionados con los mismos; con un importe

final de dicho Fondo de Reserva de Capital de 15 000 000 $, más los intereses acumulados, y con un plazo de quince (15) años, que se financiará mediante transferencias del saldo de fondos no asignados del fondo general del Distrito y los intereses devengados por los mismos.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream n.º veinticuatro deberán presentarse ante el secretario del distrito de dicho distrito escolar en la oficina del secretario del distrito, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 9h00 y las 17h00, hora local. Todas las peticiones de nominación deberán estar firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes habilitados del Distrito (lo que represente el mayor de los siguientes valores: 25 votantes habilitados o el 2 % del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales anteriores); deberán indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Cada petición se dirigirá al secretario del Distrito y deberá describir la vacante específica para la que se nomina al candidato. Cada vacante de la Junta de Educación que deba cubrirse se considerará una vacante específica independiente. La Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una petición de nominación si el candidato no reúne los requisitos para el cargo o declara su falta de voluntad para desempeñarlo. Los formularios para las peticiones de nominación pueden obtenerse en la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas, situada en la Escuela William L. Buck, en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, y en la oficina del secretario del distrito de dicho distrito escolar.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, ya sea de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York o de conformidad

con el artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha inscrito hasta la fecha de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años naturales, dicho votante tiene derecho a votar en estas elecciones; si un votante está inscrito y tiene derecho a votar de conformidad con el artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también tiene derecho a votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben inscribirse. La Junta de Inscripción se reunirá con el fin de inscribir a todos los votantes habilitados del Distrito de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación en la Escuela William L. Buck, el 11 de mayo de 2026 a las 17h30, hora local, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional a los registros que se utilizarán en la citada votación presupuestaria y elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre figure en dichos registros, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta, que tiene derecho, en ese momento o posteriormente, a votar en dicha votación presupuestaria y elección para la que se preparan los registros. Los registros así preparados de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación se depositarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, situada en el Edificio Administrativo, en el 75 de Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, y estarán abiertos a la inspección de cualquier votante habilitado del Distrito a partir del jueves, 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9h00 y las 15h00, hora local, los días laborables, y todos los días previos a la fecha fijada para la votación sobre el presupuesto y las elecciones, excepto los domingos y festivos, y los sábados con cita previa, así como en los colegios electorales el día de la votación sobre el presupuesto y las elecciones.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad

con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York, la Junta de Inscripción se reunirá el martes, 19 de mayo de 2026, en los respectivos colegios electorales entre las 7h00 y las 21h00 horas, según la hora vigente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y las elecciones que se celebrarán en 2027, así como en cualquier reunión extraordinaria que pueda celebrarse tras la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se conozca o se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho, en ese momento o posteriormente, a votar en la reunión escolar o en las elecciones para las que se prepara dicho Registro.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los votantes con discapacidad que cumplan los requisitos y deseen obtener información sobre el acceso a los colegios electorales podrán, con antelación al día de la votación, ponerse en contacto con el secretario del distrito en el número 516-4342839 para obtener información sobre la accesibilidad.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del 6 de mayo de 2026, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá solicitar consultar una copia del presupuesto propuesto acudiendo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, situada en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito podrá obtener un estado de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar www. valleystreamschool district24.org, en la Biblioteca Henry Waldinger Memorial durante su horario habitual de apertura, situada en 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, Nueva York, en el Centro Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, 75

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Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares en los que se imparten clases entre las 9h00 y las 16h00 horas, hora local, excepto los sábados, domingos y festivos:

1. Escuela

Brooklyn Avenue, situada en el 24 de Brooklyn Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York;

2. la Escuela

William L. Buck, situada en el 75 de Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York; y

3. la Escuela

Robert W. Carbonaro, situada en el 50 de Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream, Nueva York.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con el artículo 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exenciones. Dicho informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto definitivo, indicará qué parte del valor catastral total que figura en el registro catastral definitivo utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exención concedidos, identificados por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado bien como importe en dólares del valor catastral, bien como porcentaje del valor catastral total que figura en el registro; (b) el importe acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención en concepto de pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de voto por correo y voto anticipado podrán obtenerse durante el horario de atención al público de la escuela en la oficina del secretario

del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026. De conformidad con los artículos 2018a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de voto por correo y voto anticipado cumplimentadas no podrán ser recibidas por el secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y deberán ser recibidas por el secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente designado en la solicitud de voto por correo o voto anticipado. Las papeletas de voto por correo y anticipado deben ser recibidas por el secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 17h00 horas, hora local, del martes 19 de mayo de 2026.

La lista de personas a las que se hayan expedido papeletas de voto por correo, así como la lista de todas las personas a las que se hayan expedido papeletas de voto anticipado por correo, estarán a disposición de los votantes habilitados del Distrito para su consulta en la oficina del secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9h00 y las 16h00 los días laborables previos al día fijado para las elecciones anuales y el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, previa cita concertada llamando al secretario del distrito al 516-434-2839, así como el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante habilitado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de la condición de votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre figure en dichas listas, indicando los motivos de dicha impugnación. Dicha impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el secretario del distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente inscritos pueden solicitar su inscripción como votantes habilitados del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream

n.º 24 solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de inscripción al secretario del distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@vs24. org o por fax al 516256-0163. La solicitud de inscripción puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir el formulario de inscripción por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de inscripción de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 17h00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que sean votantes habilitados del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream n.º 24 pueden solicitar un formulario de solicitud de papeleta militar al secretario del distrito y devolver dicho formulario al secretario del distrito en persona, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@vs24.org o por fax al 516-2560163. Para que se expida una papeleta electoral militar a un votante militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de papeleta electoral militar en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 17h00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta electoral militar recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior se tramitarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta electoral no militar en virtud de la sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de papeleta militar y la papeleta militar del votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del secretario del distrito, situada en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, junto con la declaración jurada firmada por el votante que se requiere.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las papeletas militares se contarán si son recibidas por el secretario del distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, y muestran un sello del Servicio Postal de

los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso con fecha de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 17h00 del martes 19 de mayo de 2026, y firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se compruebe que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con una norma aprobada por la Junta de Educación en virtud del artículo 2035 de la Ley de Educación de Nueva York, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición que la ley exija que figure en la convocatoria de la reunión anual y las elecciones, deberá presentarse ante el secretario del distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 17h00, hora local, del 18 de febrero de 2026. Cualquier otra petición, salvo aquellas que la ley exija que figuren en la Convocatoria de la Asamblea Anual y las Elecciones, deberá presentarse ante el secretario del distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 17h00, hora local, del 20 de marzo de 2026. Todas estas peticiones deben estar escritas a máquina o impresas en inglés; deben dirigirse al secretario del distrito escolar; deben estar firmadas por al menos cien (100) votantes habilitados del distrito (lo que represente el mayor de 100 o el 5 % del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales anteriores); y deben indicar de forma legible el nombre de cada firmante. No obstante, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para someter a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo objeto no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes para decidir, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que aquellos votantes que deseen obtener información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y estas elecciones en

español deben ponerse en contacto con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito al 516-4342839.

Jennie L. Padilla Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE de Valley Stream N.º 24 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York 159365

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the James A. Dever School for District No. 13 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM prevailing time, in the William L. Buck School for District No. 24 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, and for District No. 30 in the Shaw Avenue School on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State 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 2026 –27 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all of the items herein 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 said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in such districts and at such time as enumerated below:

District No. 13: Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (prevailing time)

District No. 24: Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (prevailing time)

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026 – 27 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To authorize the Board of Education to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing capital improvements to District facilities and sites, including but not limited to additions, reconstruction, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of District buildings and grounds; site work and improvements; parking areas and paving; sidewalks and curbing; drainage and utility infrastructure; ADA features; auditoriums; ceilings; computer and technology systems; data and communication networks; doors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sanitary systems; energy management and conservation systems; exterior and interior lighting; fencing; flooring; fire safety and suppression systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; gymnasiums; masonry; roofs; security systems; toilet rooms; walls; windows; furnishings and equipment permanently affixed to buildings, and similar projects together with architectural, engineering and other incidental costs related thereto; with the ultimate amount of such Capital Reserve Fund to be $15,000,000, plus accumulated interest, and with a term of fifteen (15) years, to be funded by transfers of unappropriated fund balance from the District’s general fund and interest earned thereon.

District No. 30: Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. (prevailing time) at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machines upon the following items:

special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

In District No. 13, all qualified voters of the District pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law may register at the Wheeler Avenue School, the James A. Dever School, the Howell Road School and the Willow Road School, on any school day prior to Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time. The Board of Registration shall meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., 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 her or his name placed on such Register provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared.

In District No. 30, the Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law at the Clear Stream Avenue School, the Shaw Avenue School, and the Forest Road School, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., 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 her or his name placed on such Register provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared. In addition, open registration will be conducted through Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during the hours for enrollment of children

for a school term at each of the District schools and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the school buildings.

In District No. 24, for the purpose of registering all qualified voters, the Board of Registration will conduct a continuous registration of the qualified voters during the hours of enrollment of children for a school term at the principal’s office of each schoolhouse and at the office of the District Clerk of District No. 24 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time. The Board of Registration shall meet on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing time, at the William L. Buck School, 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 her or his name placed on such Register provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared.

The registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the district offices of Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24 and No. 30, Valley Stream, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays prior to the vote, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026, and Saturday, May 16, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the District Office, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law § 2014, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in District No. 13, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in District No. 24, and between the hours

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of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in District No. 30, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the 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 the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at (516) 872 – 5628 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 6, 2026 public budget hearing for School District No. 24 and School District No. 30, and the May 11, 2026 public budget hearing for School District No. 13, a copy of the proposed budget will be made available, upon request, to residents of School District No. 13, School District No. 24, and School District No. 30, by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, New York. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www.vschsd.org, at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 60 Verona Plaza, Valley Stream, New York, and at each schoolhouse in the High School District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, 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 much of 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 applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerks in Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24, and No. 30, beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and 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 to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24, or No. 30, by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk of the respective District in person, by email, or fax. 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 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24, and No. 30, may request an application for a military ballot in person, by email, or by fax, during school business hours, from the District Clerks in the Union Free School Districts No. 13, No. 24, and No. 30. 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 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 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 a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, 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, Board of Education at the District Office, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, New York, 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 on or before Friday, March 20, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m., prevailing time. All such petitions 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 123 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at (516) 872 –5628 SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the 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:

13-1: The place of voting is the Wheeler Avenue School;

13-2: The place of voting is the James A. Dever School;

13-3: The place of voting is the Howell Road School;

13-4: The place of voting is the Willow Road School

24-1: The place of voting is the South Corona Avenue Firehouse, between Jamaica Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue;

24-2: The place of voting is the William L. Buck School;

24-3: The place of voting is the Brooklyn Avenue School;

24-4: The place of voting is the Robert W. Carbonaro School;

30-1: The place of voting is the Clear Stream Avenue School;

30-2: The place of voting is the Forest Road School;

30-3: The place of voting is the Shaw Avenue School.

Dated: March 26, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Valley Stream, New York Dina Innella, District Clerk 159379

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTY TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held at Shaw Avenue School, 99 Shaw Avenue in said District on May 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

1. Presentation of the budget document.

2. To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 as hereinafter set forth.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, in the school buildings located in such districts as enumerated below:

District No. 1: Clearstream Avenue School 60 Clearstream Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580

District No. 2: Forest Road School 16 Forest Road Valley Stream, NY 11581

District No. 3: Shaw Avenue School 99 Shaw Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 at which time the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines 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. SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 2026-2027 be approved in the amount of $173,600,882 and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

3. SHALL the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty Board of Education be authorized to establish a capital reserve fund effective May 19, 2026 for a term not-to-exceed ten (10) years for the purpose of funding capital improvements to the schools of the Elementary School District Thirty, including but not limited to,

reconstruction of current facilities, addition of instructional classrooms, replacement of air handling, ventilation and heat generation systems, ceilings, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, interior doors and walls, floor tiles, water filtration systems, upgrade of electrical and heating distribution, site improvements, masonry repairs, security upgrades, technology upgrades, and site sanitary districtwide, and any projects listed in the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan, in the ultimate amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000); the source of said funds being transfers from the District’s general fund.

4. SHALL the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirty Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend from the Capital Reserve Funds, which were established on May 16, 2023, June 16, 2020, and May 15, 2018 (“Reserve Fund”), pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for the following capital improvement projects: (1) renovation of the Auditorium for students at Shaw Avenue School, and (2) any projects listed in the Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan, in the approximate amount of $3,500,000, and other work required in connection therewith; and to expend from the Reserve Fund therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000).

6. To elect members of the Board of Education as follows:

o To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031, to succeed Kenneth Cummings, whose term expires on June 30, 2026.

o To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a two (2) year term commencing May 19, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2028, to succeed Teresa Jackson, whose term expires on May 19, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream UFSD 30 shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580 not later than April 20, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 25 qualified voters (representing the greater of 25 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. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the

5. SHALL the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of financing capital improvements to District facilities and sites, including but not limited to additions, reconstruction, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion and equipping of District buildings and grounds; site work and improvements; parking areas and paving; sidewalks and curbing; drainage and utility infrastructure; ADA features; auditoriums; ceilings; computer and technology systems; data and communication networks; doors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sanitary systems; energy management and conservation systems; exterior and interior lighting; fencing; flooring; fire safety and suppression systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; gymnasiums; masonry; roofs; security systems; toilet rooms; walls; windows; furnishings and equipment permanently affixed to buildings, and similar projects together with architectural, engineering and other incidental costs related thereto; with the ultimate amount of such Capital Reserve Fund to be $15,000,000, plus accumulated interest, and with a term of fifteen (15) years, to be funded by transfers of unappropriated fund balance from the District’s general fund and interest earned thereon.

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candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered a separate specific vacancy.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law § 2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law § 2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day up to and including May 12, 2026, at the following locations: Clearstream Avenue School Main Office, Forest Road School Main Office, Shaw Avenue School Main Office, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, and on May 12, 2026, at the same locations, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law § 2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Nassau County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on and after May 14, 2026, except Saturday and Sunday.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that pursuant to New York Education Law § 2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2026, at all voting locations between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2027, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the 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 the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law § 2017, the Board of Education has divided the Valley Stream UFSD 30 into three election districts, said districts being bounded and described as follows:

District No. 1: The area serviced by the Clearstream Avenue School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Clear Stream Avenue School.

District No. 2: The areas serviced by the Forest Road School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Forest Road School.

District No. 3: The areas serviced by the Shaw Avenue School: The place of registration, voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be the Shaw Avenue School.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning May 5, 2026, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 175

N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website www.valleystream30. com, at the School District Administrative Center, 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

Clearstream Avenue School 60 Clearstream Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580

Forest Road School 16 Forest Road Valley Stream, NY 11581

Shaw Avenue School 99 Shaw Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580

Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and 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 to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2026, 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 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream UFSD 30 by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@vs30.org or fax sent to 516-9928602. 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 23, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream UFSD 30 may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@vs30. org or fax sent to 516992-8602. 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 23, 2026. 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. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 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 19, 2026 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.

the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at the 175 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220, Valley Stream, NY 11580, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 21, 2026. All such petitions 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 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education 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, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-434-3616 or districtclerk@vs30. org

Dated: March 26, 2026

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTY Town of Hempstead, Nassau County Valley Stream, New York Ashley Starna, District Clerk 159381

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL VALLEY STREAM CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

SE NOTIFICA de que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar De Secundaria Central de Valley Stream, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la escuela James A.

Dever del Distrito Nº 13 el miércoles 6 de Mayo del 2026 a las 7:30pm, en la escuela William escuela William L. Buck del Distrito Nº 24, el miércoles, 6 de Mayo del 2026 a las 7:30pm, hora vigente, y para el Distrito Nº 30 en la Shaw Avenue School el Martes 12 de Mayo del 2026 a las 7:30pm, hora local vigente, para la transacción de los negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes puntos.

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) sobre la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 202627 .

2. Debatir todos los puntos aquí establecidos, que serán votados por máquina de votación, en la Votación y Elección Presupuestaria que se celebrará el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

3. Realizar otros asuntos que debidamente se presenten ante la reunión conforme a la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y actos enmiendos a la misma.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que dicha votación presupuestaria y elección se celebrarán el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, en los distritos y en el momento que se enumera a continuación:

Distrito Nº 13: Entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. (hora local vigente)

Distrito Nº 24: Entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. (hora local vigente)

Distrito Nº 30

Entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. (hora local vigente)

En ese momento, las urnas estarán abiertas a votación mediante máquinas de votación según los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-27 y autorizar que la parte requerida se recaude, mediante impuestos, sobre los bienes sujetos a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Autorizar a la Junta de Educación a establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital

con el fin de financiar mejoras de capital en las instalaciones y sitios del Distrito, incluyendo, pero no limitado a, ampliaciones, reconstrucción, renovación, rehabilitación, ampliación y equipamiento de los edificios y terrenos del Distrito; obras y mejoras del sitio; áreas de aparcamiento y pavimentación; aceras y bordillos; infraestructura de drenaje y servicios; Características de la ADA; auditorios; techos; sistemas informáticos y tecnológicos; redes de datos y comunicación; puertas; sistemas mecánicos, eléctricos, de fontanería y sanitarios; sistemas de gestión y conservación de energía; iluminación exterior e interior; esgrima; suelo; sistemas de seguridad y supresión contra incendios; sistemas de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado; gimnasios; mampostería; tejados; sistemas de seguridad; aseos; muros; ventanas; mobiliario y equipamiento permanentemente fijados a los edificios, y proyectos similares junto con costes arquitectónicos, de ingeniería y otros relacionados con ellos; con la cantidad final de dicho Fondo de Reserva de Capital de 15,000,000 de dólares, más intereses acumulados, y con un plazo de quince (15) años, que se financiará mediante transferencias del saldo del fondo no asignado del fondo general del Distrito y los intereses generados en él.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio ya sea conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en alguna reunión anual o especial de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años naturales, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben

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registrarse.

En el Distrito Nº 13, todos los votantes cualificados del Distrito conforme al § 2014 de la Ley de Educación pueden registrarse en Wheeler Avenue School, James A. Dever School, Howell Road School y la Willow Road School, en cualquier día escolar anterior al Martes 12 de Mayo de1 2026, entre las 8:00 y las 3:30pm, Prevaleciendo. La Junta de Registro se reunirá el Martes 12 del Mayo de 2026, entre las 5:00pm y las 9:00pm , hora local vigente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilice en dicha elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se le conozca, o se ha probado, a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en esa audiencia pública o elección para la que se preparen dichos registros.

En el Distrito Nº 30, la Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes cualificados del Distrito conforme al § 2014 de la Ley de Educación en Clear Stream Avenue School, Shaw Avenue School y la Forest Road School, el Martes 12 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. el momento vigente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilice en dicha elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa, o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para que dichos registros se preparen. Además, la inscripción abierta se realizará hasta el Martes 12 de Mayo del 2026, durante el horario de inscripción de los niños para un trimestre escolar en cada una de las escuelas del Distrito y entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora predominante, en cada uno de los edificios escolares.

En el Distrito nº 24, con el fin de registrar a todos los votantes cualificados, la Junta de Registro realizará un registro continuo de los

votantes cualificados durante el horario de inscripción de los niños durante un trimestre escolar en la oficina del director de cada escuela y en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Nº 24 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., Prevaleciendo. La Junta de Registro se reunirá el Lunes 11 de Mayo del 2026, a las 5:30pm, hora local vigente, en la Escuela William L. Buck, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilice en dicha elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dicho Registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se le conozca, o se ha probado, a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en esa audiencia pública o elección para la que se preparen dichos registros.

Los registros así preparados conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 se archivarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en las oficinas distritales de los Distritos Escolares Union Free Nº 13, Nº 24 y Nº 30, Valley Stream, Nueva York, y estarán abiertos para su inspección por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito los días laborables previos a la votación, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 15:00, hora vigente, comenzando el Jueves 14 de Mayo del 2026 , y el Sábado 16 de Mayo de 2026 , entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m., hora local vigente, en la Oficina del Distrito y en el/los centros de votacion en el día de la votación.

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ADICIONALMENTE de que, conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York § 2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora local vigente, en el Distrito Nº 13, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora local vigente, en el Distrito No. 24, y entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora local vigente, en el Distrito Nº 30, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y elección que se celebrará en 2027, y en cualquier reunión extraordinaria que se celebre después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que cualquier persona

tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a voto en la reunión o elección escolar para la que se prepare dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito celebrada después del Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

SE HACE SABER ADICIONALMENTE de que los votantes cualificados con discapacidad que soliciten información sobre el acceso a los colegios electorales pueden, antes del día de la votación, contactar con el Secretaria del Distrito en el (516) 872 – 5628 para obtener información sobre accesibilidad.

SE HACE SABER ADICIONALMENTE de que, a partir de siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia presupuestaria pública del 6 de Mayo de 2026 para el Distrito Escolar Nº 24 y el Distrito Escolar Nº 30, y la audiencia presupuestaria pública del 11 de Mayo de 2026 para el Distrito Escolar Nº 13, una copia del presupuesto propuesto estará disponible, previa solicitud, para los residentes del Distrito Escolar Nº 13, Distrito Escolar Nº 24 y Distrito Escolar Nº 30, compareciendo en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, Nueva York. Además, cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener un estado de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente previos a dicha elección en la página web del distrito escolar www.vschsd.org, en la Biblioteca Conmemorativa Henry Waldinger durante su horario habitual de funcionamiento, situada en 60 Verona Plaza, Valley Stream, Nueva York, y en cada escuela del Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora predominante, excepto Sábados, Domingos y Festivos.

SE HACE SABER ADICIONALMENTE de que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el

Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en el registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de exenciones concedidas identificadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un importe en dólares de valor impositivado o como un porcentaje del valor total impuesto sobre el registro de evaluacion; (b) la cantidad acumulada 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 concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web gestionado por el Distrito.

SE HACE SABER ADICIONALMENTE de que las solicitudes para votos por correo anticipado y por correo estarán disponibles durante el horario laboral escolar de los Secretarios de Distrito de los Distritos Escolares Union Free Nº 13, Nº 24 y Nº 30, a partir del Lunes 20 de Abril del 2026.

De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes completadas de voto por correo y por correo anticipado no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por correo o por correo anticipado. Las papeletas por correo y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00pm, hora local vigente, del Martes 19 de Mayo del 2026.

Una lista de personas a quienes se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan entregado las papeletas anticipadas de votantes por correo, estará disponible para su inspección para votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables previos al día fijado para las elecciones anuales y el Martes 19 de Mayo de 2026, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o por un representante de la Junta de Educación, a los inspectores electorales, el día de las elecciones.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados en los Distritos Escolares Libres Union Valley Stream Nº 13, Nº 24 o Nº 30, solicitando y enviando una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito correspondiente en persona, por correo electrónico, O fax. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para 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 del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00pm el 23 de Abril del 2026.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados de los Distritos Escolares Libres Union de Valley Stream Nº 13, Nº 24 y Nº 30, podrán solicitar una solicitud de voto militar en persona, por correo electrónico o fax, durante el horario escolar, a los secretarios del distrito de los distritos escolares libres de Union 13, Nº 24 y Nº

30. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de papeleta militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 horas del 23 de Abril del 2026.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que las papeletas militares deberán ser consultadas si el Secretario del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando una avalación fechada de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas no más tarde de las 5:00pm del Martes, 19 de Mayo del 2026, firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determina no más tarde que el día anterior a las elecciones.

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que, conforme a una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación de la Oficina del Distrito, One Kent Road, Valley Stream, Nueva York, para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de Audiencia Pública, Votación Presupuestaria y Elección requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación a fecha de Viernes 20 de Marzo del 2026, a más tardar a las 4:00, hora local vigente. Todas estas peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 123 votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando el mayor de los 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

ASIMISMO SE INFORMA de que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y elección en español deben contactar con la Oficina del Secretaria del Distrito en el (516) 872 – 5628 DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES

ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA de que los Distritos Electorales han sido establecidos en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los distritos electorales, adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para votar serán los siguientes:

13-1: El lugar de votación es la Wheeler Avenue School;

13-2: El lugar de votación es la Escuela James A. Dever;

13-3: El lugar de votación es la Howell Road School;

13-4: El lugar de votación es la Willow Road School

24-1: El lugar de votación es el Parque de Bomberos de South Corona Avenue, entre Jamaica Avenue y Hawthorne Avenue;

24-2: El lugar de votación es la Escuela William L. Buck;

24-3: El lugar de votación es la Brooklyn Avenue School;

24-4: El lugar de votación es la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro;

30-1: El lugar de votación es la Clear Stream Avenue School;

30-2: El lugar de votación es la Escuela Forest Road;

30-3: El lugar de votación es la Shaw Avenue School. Fecha: 26 de Marzo del 2026

Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL

VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Valley Stream, Nueva York Dina Innella, Secretaria del Distrito 159393

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SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Pltf. vs. SOLANGE ALEXANDRE, Deft. Index #611420/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 22, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 1933 Franklin Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580 a/k/a Section 37, Block 611, Lot 14. Said property beginning at a point on the Southwesterly side of Franklin Road, distant 723.99 ft. Southeasterly as measured along said side of Franklin Road from the easterly end of the curve having a radius of 20 ft. connecting the Southwesterly side of Franklin Road with the with the easterly side of Everitt Street, being a plot 52 ft. x 95 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $629,884.49 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor, Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 17511-5590 - #102785 159113

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-WM1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, -againstOMONUWA OMOGUN, 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 September 30, 2024, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES

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2007-WM1, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and OMONUWA OMOGUN, 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 23, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 2 WALLACE COURT, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580; and the following tax map identification: 37-33602-38.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 001570/2016. Ronald J. Ferraro, 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. 159127

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for WaMu Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-PR4 Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael C. Browne a/k/a Michael Browne; Simone Johnson a/k/a Simone Sancha Johnson a/k/a Simone Browne; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 20, 2020, amended May 18, 2022 and May 15, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on

April 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM, premises known as 20 Charles Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Rosedale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, District 16 Section 37 Block 470 Lot 5. Approximate amount of judgment $402,541.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 612120/2018.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Joseph Trotti, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 6, 2026 159088

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Supreme Court County of Nassau Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-DO1, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-DO1, Plaintiff AGAINST Vester Rivera, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, North sides of the steps, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 33 Ridgewood Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION 37, BLOCK: 310, LOT: 58. Approximate amount of judgment is $541,611.59 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616858/2018. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasur y’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Scott Siller, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISMAN & GORDON

LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-087679-F00 89414 159047

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff AGAINST Vishal Dan; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 28,2026, at 2:00 PM, premises known as 122 Rockaway Parkway, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situated, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 90 Lots 110 & 248. Approximate amount of judgment $458,688.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600396/2020. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”

Anthony C. Curcio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 3, 2026 159086

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK

MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against TONY SHIWPRASHAD, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 19, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 58 N Montgomery St, Valley Stream, NY 11580-3805. Sec 37 Block 238 Lot 131. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $271,844.88 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615072/2024. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Howard E Colton, Esq., Referee File # NY202400000148-1 159299

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A TAX LIEN INDEX NO.: 611088/2024, CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GSRAN-Z LLC, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF ALICE KOLLER AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN-THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF) and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN KOLLER (AKA JOHN E. KOLLER) AND ALL PERSONS THAT MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY REFERRED TO IN THE COMPLAINT BY, THROUGH OR UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING (THE AFORESAID UNKNOWN HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES BEING ALL SUCH HEIRS, LEGATEES, DEVISEES AND/OR REPRESENTATIVES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY NAMED AS A DEFENDANT HEREIN-THE IDENTITY AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THE FOREGOING NOT BEING KNOWN TO PLAINTIFF), Defendants. PREMISES SUBJECT TO TAX LIEN: 45 Bismark Ave., South Valley Stream, NY 11581, Section 39, Block 020, Lot 296 (Group Lot: 296-297). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance,

on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exc1usive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 27, 2026. Michael Ehrenreich, Attorney for Plaintiff, 555 Willow Ave., Cedarhurst, NY, (516) 942-4216. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of HON.

JEFFREY A. GOODSTEIN of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated March 13, 2026. Such order and the Complaint in this action are filed in the office of the Nassau County Clerk, in Mineola, NY. The object of this action is to foreclose a tax lien on the premises identified above. 159236

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. FNA DZ, LLC, Pltf. vs. 1033 N. FLETCHER LLC, et al, Defts. Index #608595/2024. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale

entered March 24, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 37, Block 624, Lot 52. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. The foreclosure sale will be held, “rain or shine.” SCOTT SILLER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY 11021. #102889 159539

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-4C, Plaintiff AGAINST Edwin Espana; Marvin Vargas; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 20 West Oxford Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements there erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 87 Lots 9 & 10. Approximate amount of judgment $711,095.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 607989/2023. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”. Lawrence Schaffer, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 25,

2026

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO: 613530/2025

D/O/F: 06/24/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Premises Address: 910 Downing Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the property is situate.

AVAIL 3 LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RESTORATION III TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstUnknown heirs at law of HAJARA RATEB, her next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; JILLA NUSRATTY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAJARA RATEB; NABILLA RATEB AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAJARA RATEB; AHMAD SHAKAB RATEB AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTE FOR THE ESTATE OF HAJARA RATEB; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY

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SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Mar. 26, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on March 5, 2026 in Instrument Number: 2025-14338, Book-M: VI-47882, Page 630, covering premises k/a 910 Downing Road, Valley Stream NY 11580 a/k/a Section 37, Block 627, Lot 64.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE

COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

(1) that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to: i. the use or threat of violence; ii. the use of obscene or profane language; and iii. repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.

(2) If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt:

1.Supplemental security income, (SSI); 2. Social security; 3. Public assistance (welfare); 4. Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support; 5.Unemployment benefits;

6. Disability benefits;

7. Workers’ compensation benefits;

8. Public or private pensions; 9. Veterans’ benefits;

10. Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and 11. Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

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TO THE DEFENDANTS:

If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not

reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated:

Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838 #102887 159483

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 25, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee for American Home Mortgage Investment Trust 2005-4C, Plaintiff AGAINST Edwin Espana; Marvin Vargas; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2026, at 2:00PM, premises known as 20 West Oxford Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements there erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 87 Lots 9 & 10. Approximate amount of judgment $711,095.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 607989/2023. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine”.

Lawrence Schaffer, Esq., Referee

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff AGAINST MARK SOOKRAJ; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 3, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 36 Fourth Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580 a/k/a 36 Fourth Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 39 Block: 013 Lot: 101. Approximate amount of judgment $575,572.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608357/2024. Jared Kasschau, Esq, Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Ro chester, NY 14614 NFUNY004 89634 159609

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MARVALYN MCKENZIE, DASHAWN DEROSIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 31, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on

Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez recognizes contributions of local women

In observance of Women’s History Month in America, Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez hosted a Women of Distinction celebration at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building.

The March 30 event, held in recognition of the contributions of women across the communities of District 14, brought together a group of honorees whose impact spans the region, including Michela Argento-Serra, Jill Bromberg, Cheryl P. Calamiong, Aisha Black Darby, Luanne Lynch Dresher, Erica Eyssalenne, Stephanie Shapiro and Polly Talbot.

“Each of these women has made a lasting impact through their leadership, service and dedication to others, and it was a privilege to uplift their stories and thank them for the countless ways they strengthen Valley Stream, Lynbrook and Elmont,” Nuñez said. “Their work reminds us that progress is built through courage, compassion and commitment. To all the honorees, thank you for inspiring the next generation and for all that you do every day. We are proud to stand with you and celebrate your achievements.”

— Angelina Zingariello

OES students perform ‘Shrek KIDS’

Ogden Elementary School students took to the stage for a series of performances of “Shrek the Musical KIDS!” in the school cafetorium.

The Musical Theatre Workshop presented the show on March 26, 30 and 31, with both daytime and evening performances drawing enthusiastic audiences.

The student cast brought the familiar story to life with energetic performances, colorful characters and musical numbers.

District officials praised the cast and

May 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 4 Sheridan Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the

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crew for their effort and dedication throughout the production.

The district also recognized Director Jaclyn Randazzo, Assistant Director Mary Villalba and Producer Mallory Notholt for their leadership in guiding the production.

The performances highlighted student talent and teamwork, while underscoring the importance of the arts at Ogden Elementary School.

— Melissa Berman

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The event honored the contributions of women across the communities of District 14.

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A. As I continue to answer this delicate and complicated question, I have to respond to people who called this column, over the years, just an advertisement. I’ve received criticism and pushback for nearly four decades because I’ve pointed out where changes needed to happen, in a constructive manner. Instead of causing positive change, I saw projects delayed, passive-aggressive behavior and extra tasks thrown at me that weren’t required by others. It hasn’t been easy, and this is hopefully a forum for positive reflection on how to improve our lives, not just criticism. I will never just complain about a problem without stating that there is a solution.

The cost of building has gone up. It should be understood by all that building safety requirements should never be ignored. The problem with cost increases is that delays, due to issues that have nothing to do with safety, are a part of the problem, not the solution.

For example, the average project starts out with research. There are many issues that must be addressed, from environmental conditions, such as ground water levels, to parking and zoning use, structural conditions and fire safety. Local government archives information about each property, yet when it comes time to request the records, many have stumbling blocks, such as Freedom of Information Law, or FOIL, requests that can sometimes take weeks. Then, when you get the information, it is often inaccurate sketches.

Local government expects very detailed information from professionals, to fix the information problems of the past, yet often provides inaccurate plans that hardly reflect the building. This is because as-built drawings and final surveys were neither required nor enforced. A new home has always been required to have an accurate final survey from a licensed surveyor for the initial certificate of occupancy, but the surveys in municipal records are often inaccurate sketch diagrams made by the developer, a contractor or expeditor, not a licensed professional (as was also always required). Those “plot” plans often say “prop. dwelling” (proposed) with completely useless, inaccurate information. So, after waiting, in some cases, weeks just to see the records, what you get is just a waste of time and money. Might as well hire the surveyor at the outset, something many customers are reluctant to spend for.

The playing field is definitely not level. Government should require of itself the same standards it forces on the public. Imagine getting valuable data without delays, right at the beginning of a project, instead of waiting weeks for the answer that there are no records.

Experienced developers already know to hire the surveyor, do the testing, do the zoning analysis, etc.

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We’re smart enough to know when to vote

it’s been a challenging winter for municipalities and their residents and businesses. Fortunately, patience and common sense have prevailed. No one even knew where to put all the snow that accumulated as parking, traffic, mobility, public transportation and our day-to-day lives were negatively impacted. It seemed like it would never melt!

As summer is sure to approach, we begin turning our attention to the November elections. New York state has changed its voting procedures, and what was supposed to make things easier has complicated things quite a bit for average registered voters. The state’s highest court upheld a law shifting local elections to even-numbered years, bringing most county and town elections in line with statewide and federal races.

Voting can already be confusing, with various voting districts that include villages, towns, fire and water districts, sanitary and library districts, and of course county, state and federal races. All of these offices are separate, and

should be voted on in separate elections.

In November, we have to go back to the polls to vote for the offices that we just filled last November. Why should town and county officials be included with state and federal officials? They need to run their jurisdictions and, quite frankly, leave state and federal issues to those who were elected to make decisions in those areas. Sadly, what I think was overruled.

Lumping everything from village to federal elections together assumes the worst of the voting public. The rationale was to increase voter turnout.

year. That’s it for our village. We don’t have any of those other unique districts — our trustees handle the library and fire departments. All villages in New York abide by varying versions of these unique rules, running their elections in spring or summer.

i tell students it’s a mistake to mix state and federal issues with village elections.

The result will be voters choosing their local elected officials based on things over which they have no control. I believe citizen voters are way smarter than that. Informed and educated voters know when and where to vote, and on the issues that are of utmost importance to them, not the politicians.

Most Valley Stream residents are familiar with the village’s elections for the board of trustees, the mayor and the village justice. Their terms are four years and are staggered; elections for mayor, two trustees and the village justice are held in the same year, and two more trustees are elected the following

State election law established this timing. It dates back to 1874, and is primarily a product of the uniqueness of the roughly 550 incorporated villages in New York. It allows residents to scrutinize village issues without the interference of town, county, state and, most important, federal issues. When speaking to school students or civic groups, I always point out that it’s a mistake to mix state and federal issues with local village elections. Village issues are very different from other levels of government, and our forebears knew this when they wrote the law.

Valley Stream’s is the government closest to the people. We’re responsible for sanitation/garbage pick-up, villageowned streets, street lights, the fire department, library, parks and recreation programs, potholes, snow removal and recycling. For voters to turn out focused on federal issues, such as nuclear weapons, the national debt, articles

of war or the military, immigration, national defense, civil rights and the economy would keep local community issues from being properly addressed. Let’s face it: You don’t vote for the president to get your garbage picked up, and you shouldn’t vote for a mayor based on international diplomatic relations.

Fortunately, at least for now, village elections remain separate and unchanged. But our town and county elections have been relegated to even years to coincide with gubernatorial or presidential elections.

The State Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that legislation passed into law in 2023 was constitutional.

“We hold that there is no express or implied constitutional limitation on the legislature’s authority to enact the Even Year Election Law and therefore affirm,” the judges wrote in their 12-page decision. Many called it a “victory for democracy,” saying that it gives more New Yorkers the “opportunity to make their voices heard …and make it easier to vote.”

Again, in my opinion, it implies that voters aren’t smart enough to know when and how to vote. That’s ridiculous. When something is important to you, you vote in your best interest, every time, not just on even years.

Ed Fare is the mayor of Valley Stream.

Let’s strengthen protections for domestic violence victims

new York had almost 90,000 reported victims of domestic violence in 2022 alone. What makes this statistic most troubling is that domestic violence often goes unreported, as does the harm. Whether the victim is protecting their abuser out of fear of retaliation, economic or emotional dependency, denial or shame, abusers continue to exploit and further victimize survivors.

Abusers can be creative in finding ways to manipulate and control their victims. We need to provide tools to victims, victims’ advocates and law enforcement to ensure that survivors of domestic violence get the support they need and perpetrators are held accountable. That’s why I have introduced a legislative package to increase support for victims, including bills I carry with Assemblyman Ari Brown that would help strengthen our services for those victims, and close loopholes in the law that

allow predators to control their domestic partners by threating their pets.

More than one-third of domestic violence survivors suffer head, neck or facial injuries. Nonetheless, one study found that although 65 percent of victims of intimate partner violence reported having lost consciousness or experiencing a period of being dazed and confused, only 35 percent sought medical treatment. In some cases, a victim may opt not to seek care on their own to protect their abuser, or their abuser may prevent them from seeking care.

They are often overlooked, despite the increased focus on traumatic brain injuries.

As a result, victims of such violence are especially vulnerable to undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries. While there has rightfully been an increased focus on TBI among athletes, military personnel and seniors who fall, domestic violence victims are typically overlooked. The state Department of Health has taken steps to address this issue, such as alerting health care providers to this connection, but there is still more to be done.

For instance, the state’s Traumatic Brain Injury Program includes a variety of state departments and offices that can

offer unique insights into how their mission intersects with challenges related to TBI, and these agencies also have their commissioner or a designee on the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Coordinating Council. However, the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence does not have a seat on the council, and has no role in the TBI Program. One of my bills would correct that oversight and ensure the office’s inclusion in shaping policies and training to mitigate the epidemic of TBI among survivors of domestic violence.

Another oversight in our laws deals with the crime of coercion and the use of coercive control, whereby an abuser controls their victim through the use of threats, pressure, shame or other manipulative tactics. While New York has a criminal penalty for coercion, which includes using the threat of physical harm or damage to property, it does not include threats against pets. This critical gap in the law is especially concerning given that roughly 70 percent of pet owners entering domestic violence shelters report that their abuser threatened,

injured or killed a family pet. Additionally, 90 percent of animal abuse incidents committed by perpetrators of domestic violence are done in the presence of their victims to exert control or revenge. That’s why I have introduced a bill to include threats to harm animals in the crime of coercion.

Domestic violence is a blight that is as complex as it is ever-changing, because technology offers opportunities for abusers to exert even more control over their victims’ lives. While we may never be able to achieve a world in which this horrific crime is nonexistent, we must commit to continuously examining our laws to ensure that we are doing everything we can to prevent it and to provide critical services to those in need.

Other legislative improvements I am exploring with other lawmakers include a bill I introduced to create a registry of persistent domestic violence offenders, and one I cosponsor to allow orders of protection to include prohibiting an abuser from having contact with a shared pet. Lawmakers must be diligent in our efforts, and comprehensive in our proposals, to protect women and all victims of domestic violence.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th State Senate District.

LIRR riders, put on your damn headphones

there is an unwritten contract that comes with riding on the Long Island Rail Road. You buy your ticket, you find your seat and you agree — implicitly, silently, without anyone asking you to sign anything — to share a small, enclosed space with strangers for the duration of your journey. It’s not always comfortable. It’s rarely glamorous. But it works, because most people understand that shared spaces require a certain baseline of consideration for the people around you.

That contract is being violated, every day, by people who can’t be bothered to use headphones. This lack of common decency is getting worse. Perhaps it signals the erosion of pre-pandemic norms, or the proliferation of short-form video content that simply must be consumed the moment it appears. But the reason doesn’t matter. The result is the same: a train car held captive by one person’s indifference.

You know what I’m talking about. The commuter who has his phone propped against his coffee cup, watching a video at full volume like he’s in his living room — a living room, apparently, with very thick walls or no neighbors. The guy on his Bluetooth speaker. Yes, a Bluetooth. On a train. In public. Among other humans.

What is so urgent that it cannot wait — or at minimum, be routed through a pair of earbuds? If you’re going to subject your fellow passengers to unsolicit-

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ed audio, the least you can do is make it enriching. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” A Pulitzer Prize-winner on Audible. Perhaps a documentary about the migratory patterns of the Arctic tern. Something that, when the woman across the aisle glances up from her book, she might think, “Well, I didn’t ask for this, but I’ll learn something today.”

Instead, what Long Island commuters are treated to after a long day of work is a TikTok of someone attempting to fit way too many cherry tomatoes in their mouth. Or a Twitch stream of a man dropping words that would make a sailor take notes. Or, my personal favorite, a FaceTime call conducted at a volume that suggests the party on the other end is located not in Queens but in Uzbekistan.

The headphone — wireless, wired, over-ear, in-ear, take your pick — is sold at every price point from reasonable to why-does-this-cost-more-than-my-firstcar, and is one of the great inventions of the modern age precisely because it solved this problem. It lets each of us live inside our own sonic world without inflicting it on everyone else. The technology is cheap, ubiquitous, and works perfectly well even when moving at 60 miles per hour.

And before anyone reaches for the ready-made excuse, “My AirPods died” is not quite the sympathetic defense it might seem. Yes, it’s mildly inconvenient to sit for 40 minutes without being

Karl Grossman’s op-ed critique of New York’s zeroemission credit program, “Nuclear power for $33 billion, and guess who’s paying?” (April 2-8) mischaracterizes both the program’s purpose and its value. The figure he cites is designed to alarm, but stripped of context, it obscures a central truth: New York is not subsidizing failure — it is investing in reliability, climate compliance and economic stability.

In 2016, the state Public Service Commission established zero-emissions credits as part of its Clean Energy Standard to preserve existing nuclear generation, the single largest source of zero-emission electricity in the state. At the time, upstate nuclear plants were at risk of premature closure due to distorted wholesale markets. The commission found that losing those facilities would result in “significantly increased greenhouse gas emissions,” higher capacity costs and immediate reliability risks.

Federal courts agreed. In 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York’s ZEC program, finding it lawful and consistent with federal energy policy. The court rejected claims that ZECs distorted markets, affirming that states retain

able to catch up on the latest episode of “Love Is Blind.” We understand. We feel for you. But that inconvenience — yours, private, manageable — pales significantly when compared with forcing the occupants of an entire train car to listen to it with you.

Charge your headphones. Toss a wired pair in your bag. The bar here is low, but it’s still worth clearing.

Long Island commuters are not a fragile lot. Anyone who has navigated Penn Station at rush hour or waited half an hour for a delayed train on an unsheltered platform in January has developed a certain resilience. We don’t need silence. We don’t need perfection. Trains are noisy — the screech of the rails, the hiss of the doors, the conductor calling out “Jamaica next!” in a voice that carries to the next car. That’s the deal. That’s ambient. That’s fine.

What isn’t fine is being forced to listen to someone else’s choice of entertainment, which, based on available evidence, is made with absolutely no one else in mind.

So here’s a modest proposal: bring your headphones, and use them. The train is a community — a rolling slice of Long Island life, hurtling toward work or home. Communities are at their best when their members extend small courtesies to one another.

And, if you absolutely must share your audio with the world, at the very minimum, make it Bach.

authority to value environmental attributes of generation. As the court noted, “States are not preempted from encouraging production of clean energy.”

Nuclear power supplies roughly 20 percent of New York’s electricity and more than 40 percent of its carbon-free generation. Without it, emissions would spike dramatically, undoing years of progress under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. As New York’s independent system operator has repeatedly warned, premature retirements of dispatchable resources, espe-

Why expanding child care on Long Island is so difficult

Across Long Island, families are struggling to find reliable child care. Waiting lists are growing, educators are stretched thin and communities continue to ask the same question: Why can’t we simply open more child care programs?

As an early-childhood educator and a small-business owner on Long Island, I see this challenge from both sides — as someone serving families in need of care, and as someone actively working to expand child care in our community.

Many people assume that the primary barriers to opening new programs are licensing requirements, zoning regulations or finding appropriate space. These are certainly significant hurdles. Child care providers must meet strict safety regulations, navigate local zoning rules and secure properties that meet both municipal and state requirements.

But what often goes unrecognized is what happens after those hurdles are cleared.

In some cases, providers manage to secure the property, obtain the necessary approvals and design programs that expand the number of available

spots for families with children. The plans are approved. The need in the community is clear.

Yet even at that stage, expansion can stall because of one remaining obstacle: access to capital.

Child care programs are small businesses that operate with extremely tight margins. Unlike many other industries, the cost of delivering quality care — staffing, safety requirements, training, compliance and maintaining appropriate childto-staff ratios — leaves little room for financial flexibility. At the same time, many lending institutions continue to view child care as a high-risk investment.

Ters must manage both the expense of running a small business and the rising cost of maintaining a home.

Utility costs alone can be substantial when caring for children in a program that operates for long hours each day. Heating, electricity, water, sanitation, food preparation and cleaning requirements all contribute to increased operational costs. These aren’t optional expenses; they are essential components of maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children.

he cost of delivering quality care leaves little room for financial flexibility.

The result is a troubling disconnect. Communities are asking for more child care options, providers are ready to expand, and projects may already have the proper approvals in place, but financing remains out of reach.

On Long Island, this challenge is compounded by the broader affordability crisis. The cost of operating any small business here continues to rise.

Property costs, insurance, utilities, food, supplies and maintenance expenses have increased significantly in recent years. For home-based child care providers, the financial pressures can be even more complex. Many programs operate in residential homes, meaning provid-

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cially nuclear, pose “significant reliability challenges,” particularly as electrification increases demand.

Critics often invoke plant age as a proxy for danger. That is misleading. Nuclear facilities are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under one of the most stringent safety regimes in the world. License extensions are granted only after exhaustive review of materials, systems and operational performance. Comparing a nuclear plant to a “57-year-old car” may be rhetorically effective, but it is technically unserious. Nuclear facilities are continually upgraded with the latest technology, which is often mandated by the commission.

The economic argument also collapses under scrutiny. ZECs are not a “bailout”; they are a market correction. Fossil fuel generation benefits from decades of embedded subsidies and does not pay for its environmental externalities. ZECs attempt to internalize those costs, something economists across the spectrum have long advocated. As former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has stated, “Retaining existing nuclear plants is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent carbon emissions.”

As well, these facilities support thousands of high-skilled, union jobs that cannot be quickly or easily replaced. More important, they anchor local economies across upstate New York. Abrupt closures

At the same time, providers must invest in staff wages, professional development, educational materials and regulatory compliance. These costs are necessary to ensure quality care, but they also make it more difficult for programs to accumulate the capital needed to grow. When providers attempt to secure financing to expand services, many encounter lending systems that aren’t designed with childhood programs in mind. Even projects that have secured zoning approval and appropriate facilities, and demonstrated community demand, may struggle to access the financing necessary to move forward.

This gap in financing has real consequences. Families across Long Island are already experiencing the impact of limited child care availability. Parents are delaying career opportunities,

would not only destabilize the grid but devastate entire communities.

Nuclear power is not a panacea. Renewables will continue to expand, but the idea that wind and solar alone can replace firm, dispatchable baseload power in the near term is not supported by grid realities. Even the Union of Concerned Scientists acknowledges that maintaining existing nuclear capacity can play a role in reducing emissions during the transition.

The real question isn’t whether ZECs cost money. It is whether abandoning them would cost more in emissions, in reliability failures, in lost jobs and, ultimately, in higher long-term energy prices.

New York’s energy transition must be grounded in pragmatism, not ideology. Preserving zero-emission nuclear generation through ZECs isn’t a step backward. It is a necessary bridge, one that ensures we reach a cleaner future without falling into the very pitfalls critics claim to oppose.

PATRICk GUIdICE Holtsville

Patrick Guidice is the business manager of IBEW Local 1049, representing over 4,000 workers in the electrical and gas utility industry on Long Island. Karl Grossman’s column did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald. com/oped.

adjusting work schedules or leaving the workforce entirely because they cannot find reliable care for their children.

Employers also feel the effects. Businesses depend on employees who depend on child care. When their child care options are limited, workforce participation declines and productivity suffers.

Expanding child care isn’t simply about building classrooms. It’s about investing in the system that allows families, businesses and communities to function. Long Island has no shortage of educators who are committed to serving families and expanding access to early learning opportunities. What we need now is greater alignment between that commitment and the financial system that supports small businesses trying to meet this urgent need.

When approved child care projects can’t move forward due to lack of financing, it should prompt an important conversation about how we invest in one of the most essential services our communities depend on.

Child care isn’t a luxury. It is the foundation that allows families to work, businesses to operate and communities to grow. If Long Island is serious about addressing the child care shortage, we must ensure that providers who are ready to expand have a viable path to do so.

Janna Rodriguez is an early childhood educator and a small-business owner in Freeport.

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BUSINESS & TRANSACTIONAL

JOSEPH G. MILIZIO

Managing Partner Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP

RACHELLE ROSENBERG, ESQ.

Partner Abrams Fensterman

RALPH ROSELLA

Office Managing Member Bond, Schoeneck & King

COMPLEX TORT & GENERAL CASUALTY

CAV. NICHOLAS R. CAIAZZO

Partner/Trial Attorney Wilson Elser

CORPORATE & SECURITIES

DAVID F. DURSO

Partner Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.

DEBT SOLUTIONS

LESLIE H. TAYNE

Founder & Managing Director Tayne Law Group, P.C.

EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESS LITIGATION

DANIELÉ D. DE VOE

Partner

Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano, PLLC

JEFFREY BASSO

Partner Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP

MICHAEL POROPAT Partner Stockman & Poropat, PPLC

ESTATE PLANNING/ ELDER LAW

BRIAN A. TULLY

Founder & Managing Partner Tully Law Group, P.C.

ROCHELLE L. VERRON, ESQ. Founder & Managing Partner Verron Law Group, P.C.

RONALD FATOULLAH, ESQ. Chair Elder Law Group & Partner Trusts & Estates Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

STEPHEN J. SILVERBERG

Founding Attorney Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, P.C.

WENDY K. GOIDEL, ESQ. Founder & Principal Goidel Law Group, LLC

ESTATE PLANNING/

GENERATIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RUSSEL MORGAN, ESQ. Founding Partner Morgan Legal Group, P.C.

STEPHANIE D’ANGELO, ESQ. Principal Attorney D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C.

FAMILY LAW

ALEXANDER E. SKLAVOS, ESQ. Founder & Principal Attorney Sklavos Law Group, P.C.

ARMAND J. PRISCO, ESQ. Partner Polin, Prisco & Villafane

JOSEPH TROTTI Partner Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP

MICHAEL ALBER, ESQ Partner The Alber Firm, P.C.

FINANCE, INSURANCE & LEGAL AFFAIRS

ALAN B. HODISH, ESQ. Founding Principal Law Offices of Alan B. Hodish, LLC

HEALTHCARE & CANNABIS LAW

ANDREW P. COOPER, ESQ., LLM

Cannabis & Psychedelics Attorney Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

INJURY & CAR ACCIDENT LAW

CHRISSY GRIGOROPOULOSPELEYTAY, ESQ.

Founding Attorney Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW

ANDREW J. TURRO Shareholder Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

TOM MEALIFFE Partner Nixon Peabody, LLP

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

JOSEPH L. CIACCIO Partner

Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC

PERSONAL INJURY

DOROTHY RENZ Partner

Duffy & Duffy, P.C. JASON A. GREENBERG Founder & Managing Attorney Law Offices of Jason Greenberg, P.C.

LEONARD J. WIENER

Associate Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.

ROSS L. SCHILLER

Founder & Managing Attorney Ross L. Schiller & Associates, P.C.

BRIAN S. STOLAR Partner

Harris Beach Murtha

BRYAN P. MCCROSSEN Partner

Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran REAL ESTATE

ED PUERTA Partner Nixon Peabody, LLP

GILAD ADLAD Attorney at Law Law Office of Gilad Adlad

RISING STARS

ALEXIS EPSTEIN Associate

Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea and LoTurco, LLP

BROOKE MCDONALD Associate Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, LLP

JACOB BLOOM, ESQ. Associate Attorney Miller & Caggiano, LLP

TAX CERTIORARI LITIGATION

ANTHONY FORZAGLIA Partner Schroder & Strom, LLP

TRUST & ESTATE LITIGATION

ANDREW P. NITKEWICZ

Partner Cullen and Dykman, LLP

TRIAL LAW

CHAD J. LAVEGLIA

CEO & Trial Lawyer

Law Office of Chad J. LaVeglia PLLC

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

ANDREW B. WOOLF

Founding Partner

Klee Woolf Goldman & Filpi, LLP

JONATHAN R. KLEE

Managing Partner

Klee Woolf Goldman & Filpi, LLP

TIMOTHY E.T. FINNEGAN

Partner McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan, LLP

SPECIAL AWARDS

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

PHIL RIZZUTO

Trial Attorney

The Rizzuto Law Firm

TOP BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM

VISHNICK MCGOVERN MILIZIO, LLP

TOP LAW FIRM

NIXON PEABODY, LLP

TOP TAX CERTIORARI LAW FIRM

SCHRODER & STROM, LLP

TRIAL TEAM OF THE YEAR

STUART L. FINZ, CARAMIA R. HART, BRANDON S. FINZ

FINZ & FINZ, P.C.

SILVERSPONSORS