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Friday, October 22, 2021

Vol. 70, No. 43

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WOMEN OF DISTINCTION DURST GETS LIFE OF NASSAU COUNTY FOR L.A. KILLING PAGES S1-S56

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CURRAN, BLAKEMAN GO HEAD TO HEAD PAGE 6

Durst will go to jail for life Ex-husband of NHP native has COVID-19

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Real-estate scion Robert Durst, who was sentenced to life in prison last Thursday for the execution-style killing of a longtime friend, was reportedly hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.

According to multiple reports, Durst remains on a ventilator after being sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Susan Berman – nearly 40 years after the disappearance of his first wife, Kathie McCormack of New Hyde Park.

Durst’s lawyer, Dick DeGuerin, said Durst was looking “worse than I’ve ever seen him” during his sentencing Thursday.

The sentencing is the first murder conviction for Durst, the 78-year-old heir to the Manhattan-based Durst Organization who was arrested in connection with Susan Berman’s slaying in 2015.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Windham handed down the life sentence Continued on Page 35

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Floral Park Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald said construction activity took place multiple times on a small parcel of land near residents that was not previously specified in plans.

F.P., Belmont parcel dispute resolved Fitzgerald says village was able to retain buffer between arena, residents

BY B R A N D ON DUFFY Floral Park Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald said last week that the village has resolved a dispute with the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project over a small un-

developed parcel.

In a letter to residents, he said the village had received complaints that the developers were doing unspecified construction on the parcel.

Fitzgerald said it has been a priority to maintain and preserve a small property that connects the end of Crocus Avenue, Floral Park-Bellerose School’s playground and the north lot of Belmont Park.

This area keeps a buffer be-

tween local residents and park attendees, expected to increase when the new Belmont Arena opens in the coming weeks for New York Islanders games. Concerts and other events are also going to be hosted at the arena, adding to traffic in the area.

The mayor said construction in the area violated the Empire State Development Corp.’s environmental impact statement, finalized in 2019, that said the area would be untouched and

residents would be given privacy screening along the border of part of the north lot.

Efforts to reach the developers for comment were unavailing.

The village contacted state Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages (D-Elmont), who suggested that the area, called “the Triangle,” be maintained with greenery, as it has been for Continued on Page 35

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Curran touts county’s Abelove touts need financial state in forum for transparency

County executive raises possibility of NIFA lifting control Aims to lower taxes if elected as supervisor

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Tuesday night that the county is ready to emerge soon from a 20-year period of financial oversight by a state panel.

Curran spoke at a candidate meet and greet sponsored by the Lakeville Estates Civic Association in New Hyde Park at the Clinton G. Martin Park Community Room for those running for county executive, comptroller and North Hempstead Town Board in the 5th District. The event was moderated by Steven Blank, editor and publisher of Blank Slate Media.

While Curran, a Democrat who is seeking re-election, took ample time to answer questions on Nassau County finances and redistricting and on village issues, her Republican opponent, Bruce Blakeman, did not attend.

In 2020, the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which oversees the county’s finances, assisted the county in balancing its budget, when tax revenues were depleted, by refinancing bonds.

Curran said that after 20 years of supervision, the outlook looks promising to finally become independent without fears of deficits in the future.

“I am confident in continuing our fiscal discipline to get out of the control period with NIFA in the coming months,” Curran said.

“I think we’ve proven that we’re grown-ups, that we can handle our budget and don’t need this watchdog.”

The incumbent cited her campaign promise to “rein in our budget” and said the county ended both 2019 and 2020 with a surplus. She said the county’s fiscal responsibility will allow a tax cut totaling $150 million over the next four years.

In regard to redistricting, which occurs every 10 years when the U.S. census is released,

Jason Abelove said his top priority will be to lower taxes and bring transparency to the taxpayers if elected Town of Hempstead supervisor in November.

Abelove, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Donald Clavin, who was elected in 2019 after defeating Laura Gillen, also a Democrat, following two decades as the town’s receiver of taxes.

In an interview with Blank Slate Media, Abelove, a discrimination lawyer, said he will focus on taxes and more efficient spending. He said the wasteful use of funds has plagued town operations.

“I have been fighting in the court system for equality and fairness my entire life,” Abelove said. “If you have people that are there to get in, serve and get out, that’s how your community is best served.”

Much of Abelove’s priorities stem from what he called the town’s misuse of federal funds given for COVID-19 relief.

Hempstead was the only town in the nation to receive CARES Act funding, up to $133 million, and spent much of it on payroll.

“You can’t use it for your bottom line,” Abelove said. “Our town took that money and gave out raises to political insiders, patronage jobs and no-bid contracts.”

The 51-year-old Garden City resident said he wants to use any federal funding to help small businesses and downtown areas in the town.

Another issue Abelove sees, and is the question he tries to answer when knocking on doors, is “why are my taxes so high?”

Abelove said he believes it is due to inflated salaries.

If elected, Abelove, who has

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The Lakeville Estates Civic Association hosted its second candidate “Meet and Greet” on Tuesday night.

Curran said she believes districts should be cohesive and not meander.

Asked about her ability to veto any map that appears to be gerrymandered, the Baldwin resident said it is too early to make that decision.

“I don’t know what they’re going to come up with so I just feel it would be premature to say because there are so many hypotheticals,” Curran said.

Two candidates are running for comptroller, Ryan Cronin, a Democrat, and Elaine Phillips, a Republican. Phillips, a former mayor of Flower Hill and former state senator, did not attend.

Cronin said he would focus on remaining independent and nonpartisan, including his appointments.

“I’m running as a Democrat

and I’ve already committed that the person who’s getting the top job in my office is going to be a Republican,” Cronin said. “I want residents to understand we are the taxpayer watchdog in the comptroller’s office, and they need to understand this is not a partisan operation.”

The Garden City resident also cited his personal experiences when explaining his qualifications for the position and said the role is not as in tune with county finances as it may seem. Priorities for Cronin include modernizing Nassau’s technology for operations and making sure contracting payments are more efficient.

“The comptroller has no oversight over any of the public money that’s invested,” Cronin Continued on Page 34

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Jason Abelove is running for Town of Hempstead supervisor against Republican incumbent Donald Clavin. lived in Hempstead since he was 12, said he will go to department heads and ask for resumes to confirm that whoever is in charge is the right person for the job.

“We have to get rid of the bloat at the top, and then we can provide those services,” Abelove said. “We just have to have the political will and not think of party first, but people first.”

In regard to COVID-19, Abelove said he would be in favor of mandating vaccinations for town employees. He made a connection between children getting vaccinated for a “myriad of reasons” to go to school and employee vaccine mandates.

A first-time candidate, Abelove said he has the energy and dedication to transparency that make him right for a role that has usually been held by Republicans. He said the town has Continued on Page 35

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Voters decide Nominating Committee’s fate Election for Great Neck Library trustees, resolution to take place Monday

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Residents of the Great Neck peninsula and parts of New Hyde Park will head to the polls on Monday to cast their votes for members of the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee, along with a proposed law that would eliminate the committee.

Kim Schader and Donald Panetta are running for the seat currently held by board President Weihua Han, who is retiring from his position. Schader is a social media content creator while Panetta, a former member of the Nominating Committee, is a retired financial and sales analyst.

Schader, during a “Meet the Candidates Night” held by the library two weeks ago, touted the “new energy and perspective” she would bring to the board.

She also said that “the library created a meaningful connection” with the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Panetta, who was endorsed by the Nominating Committee along with former committee members and trustees, said he

ments and the community it serves. Smith also touted the diversity throughout the community and stressed the need to stop the division that is sometimes felt.

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The Great Neck Library’s annual election will take place on Monday. feels his endorsement is reflective of the entire library community, rather than just the fivemember committee.

“The Nominating Committee is a subsection of the library, therefore I assume that the library endorsed me,” he said during the event.

Panetta also touted his work

as a financial analyst as to why he would make an effective trustee.

Trustee Barry Smith is running for re-election against independent candidate Douglas Hwee. Smith, who was also endorsed by the committee, is a hospital physician and instructor of emergency medicine. Smith,

during the event, said he will seek to be the president of the board if re-elected. Working with the Great Neck school district and continuous work on capital improvement projects will also be of importance to him.

Smith also said he will look to strengthen the relationships within the library, its depart-

AND TRANSPARENCY BETWEEN MEMBERS IS CRUCIAL FOR SUCCESS, FOR WITHOUT THIS WE FAIL NOT ONLY TO OURSELVES BUT ALSO TO THE GREAT NECK COMMUNITY THAT HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH THIS TASK.

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Gourmet Bake Shop 30th anniversary Owner Joe Gifolo says buying business on Hillside Avenue a great opportunity, experience

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BY B R A N D ON DUFFY In 1991, Joe Gifolo and his wife, Judy, bought the Saccente and Sons bakery in New Hyde Park on Hillside Avenue. This past weekend, the business, now the Gourmet Bake Shop, celebrated its 30th anniversary.

“I thought New Hyde Park was a nice village with a hometown feel,” Gifolo said in an interview. “I felt that, and still do, it was a great opportunity.”

The establishment originally opened in the 1940s. After Gifolo, from Massapequa, bought the business, the family expanded services, particularly cakes, while also providing sweets, savories and even dog treats.

“We cannot forget our little furry friends,” said Gifolo regarding the idea his wife had.

“I haven’t had a dog complain yet.”

Gifolo has been working in bakeries a large part of his life, starting when he was a teenager in Brooklyn.

It is an industry that allows Gifolo to express himself

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Owner Joe Gifolo stands with town officials and the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his Gourmet Bake Shop. through his products, make customers happy and reinvent, or keep, his family traditions.

“I like the creativity of making products, things that taste

good that people are satisfied with,” he said. “I like to stick to old-school tradition, but some family recipes come out around the holidays.”

Gourmet Bake Shop’s 30th anniversary comes after what Gifolo described as the worst stretch he has had owning the business, during the COVID-19

pandemic. As a business predicated on serving social gatherings, the bakery, like many other businesses, struggled.

Gifolo said the store had to limit hours and production during the height of restrictions but has gone back to normal since vaccines have been rolled out.

Looking at the last three decades, Gifolo said he doesn’t know about another 30 years, but nonetheless loves what the future holds.

“It’s been a great experience. It really went quick,” he said. “I’m looking forward to serving the community.”

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Curran, Blakeman clash on reassessment Candidates for county executive differ on taxes, public safety in forum hosted by Newsday

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman clashed on the impact of the county’s reassessment process during a Newsday forum last Friday.

Curran, a Democrat seeking re-election, called for the reassessment of approximately 400,000 homes in 2018 after the county’s assessment roll had been frozen since 2008. Statistics released by Curran in May 2019 estimated that 55 percent of Nassau County homeowners would see a decrease in their property taxes due to the reassessment, exemptions and a proposed five-year phase-in.

Two years later, Curran stood by the results of the reassessment, despite Republican PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOTH CANDIDATES legislators and elected officials across the county being critical of its effectiveness.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (right) and Town “I am very proud of the fact of North Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman (left) that when I got into office, I was clashed on the effectiveness of the county’s reassessment able to turn chronic deficits … in a Newsday forum on Friday. into consecutive surpluses with-

out raising property taxes,” Curran said. “In fact, we’re now in a position to save the taxpayers $150 million over the next four years.”

Curran referred to a review of the reassessment conducted by the state touting its accuracy.

Blakeman, a Republican who served as the liaison between Nassau County’s Republican Party and former President Donald Trump, said Curran’s reassessment was done in a “shoddy, faulty manner.” Blakeman said a new reassessment should be conducted to balance out the values between residents who overpaid and underpaid.

“Nobody’s quarreling that there shouldn’t have been a reassessment, but it was done in a very slipshod manner and I will fix it,” Blakeman said.

Blakeman said his plan calls for the $120 million in surplus funds to be returned to the taxpayers, while saying some residents’ taxes have been raised by thousands of dollars.

Blakeman also criticized Curran for a recently passed initiative to provide eligible ho-

meowners with direct payments of $375. The checks were more than half of the $193 million Nassau received as part of the American Rescue Plan.

“Now she has this big chunk of money that she’s been saving up because it’s an election year, to make some kind of political ploy, thinking people will vote for her because she’s giving people $375,” Blakeman said.

“My opponent has called this ‘peanuts,’” Curran said. “If you’re going grocery shopping for your family, that’s groceries for a week. That’s a car payment.

That’s back-to-school clothes for your kids.”

Curran, whose 2022 proposed budget includes a $70 million tax cut, touted the county’s improved financial state as the reason Nassau does not need to hold onto the $100 million in federal funds. Curran and Blakeman both touted their efforts to provide residents with coronavirus testing and vaccination opportunities, along with feeding those who were less fortunate during the pandemic.

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GOP holds off on bid to override Curran Will not now seek vote on bill that would allow police to sue for harassment

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Republican legislators said they will not schedule an override vote of a bill to protect police officers from discrimination until they receive support from Josh Lafazan and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton. remains committed to protecting our law enforcement from harassment, menacing or attack because of their service to the public.”

Efforts to reach Lafazan, an independent from Syosset who

caucuses with Democrats, and DeRiggi-Whitton for comment were unavailing.

The Legislature has 30 days to schedule an override after the veto was made on Sept. 27. An override

from engaging in peaceful demonstrations without fear of retaliation.” She also said there was “no consensus from elected officials” that the legislation was necessary at this time.

Curran, a Democrat, also referred to the opinion of the office of state Attorney General Letitia James, whom the county executive asked for advice on the bill.

Curran said James’ office questioned the bill’s constitutionality.

In September, Nassau County was deemed the safest county in America, according to U.S. News & World Report, for the second consecutive year.

The report, which factors in per capita spending for health and emergency services in its ratings, said Nassau received a perfect score this year.

According to federal statistics, the county spends $1,148 per capita on police and fire protection, compared with the national median of $359. The county’s violent crime rate is 143.6 per 100,000 people, compared with the national average of 204.6 per 100,000 people, according to the statistics.

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Republican legislators said last Thursday that they will not immediately schedule an override vote for a bill that would have allowed police officers to sue people for civil damages in cases of harassment, menacing, assault or injury.

The bill, which was approved 12-6 by the Nassau County Legislature in August, was subsequently vetoed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. Majority officials said until Legislators Josh Lafazan, who proposed the legislation, and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) supported an override vote, they would not schedule one.

“Because of the 13 vote threshold needed to override a veto by the County Executive, the Majority will not schedule an override vote of the bill prohibiting discrimination against first responders until Legislators Lafazan and DeRiggi-Whitton state that they will support an override,” a statement from the Republicans said. “The Republican Majority

would need 13 votes in the Legislature, which the Republicans control with an 11-8 majority.

Under the legislation, if a first responder is in uniform or is “clearly identified” as a first responder, “there is an irrebuttable presumption” that the harassment, menacing, assault or injury is motivated by his or her status as a first responder.

First responders would be able to sue protesters or other civilians for up to $25,000 for such actions, or $50,000 during a riot. Police officers and other first responders are already protected in the Nassau County Human Rights Law against housing, employment and public accommodations discrimination.

“The police are essential to protect citizens’ freedom to speak, or refrain from speaking, from individuals who would use threats and violence to silence those with whom they disagree or to enforce conformity of thought,” the bill states.

Curran, in a veto letter, expressed concerns “that the law would intimidate free citizens

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Cronin touts nonpartisanship in bid Democratic candidate for county comptroller commits to putting Republican in top spot

BY B R A N D ON DUFFY Ryan Cronin said he will look to instill trust as a taxpayer watchdog if elected Nassau County comptroller on Nov. 2.

Cronin, who calls himself a moderate Democrat, is running against Republican Elaine Phillips. The current comptroller, Jack Schnirman, is not seeking re-election.

Cronin, a business attorney who lives in Garden City, said his professional life prepared him for the job. He said he represented over 20 victims of Bernard Madoff ’s Ponzi scheme, which would serve him well if elected.

“I’m somebody who knows how to investigate and somebody who knows how to get a result,” Cronin said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “We’re supposed to be the bulldog that goes out and makes sure that the money is OK, and we need taxpayers to have trust in the comptroller’s office.”

Cronin said bipartisanship is a priority for him and he is committed to fill his office with people from both sides of the aisle. He said he wants to hire Sergio Blanco, who

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Ryan Cronin is the Democratic candidate for Nassau County comptroller running against Republican Elaine Phillips. has worked in the comptroller’s office under Schnirman, as his top deputy. He described Blanco as a moderate Republican.

Another idea Cronin wants to implement is cutting part of the

staff in the office.

“I want to bring in people from the private sector who have expertise in law and accounting who are willing to spend some of their lives in public service,” Cronin said. “I

want real professional people so we are in a good position to deal with issues as they come up.”

A current issue Cronin sees with the office falls under the theme of efficiency. He said that the

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infrastructure for handling finances is too antiquated and he plans to bring it into the 21st century.

“We don’t pay our bills on time,” Cronin said regarding inefficiencies in the office. “We get charged more by vendors and it has become a hidden tax that has to get fixed.”

In regard to COVID-19, Cronin said if allowed the legal authority to do so he would mandate vaccines in the comptroller’s office.

“I’m convinced that everybody should get vaccinated,” he said. “If you’re going to come to work in a public place and work for the public, you should be vaccinated if you can be.”

Cronin said believes he is the best candidate in the comptroller’s race because of his experience relevant to the role. He said his commitment to solutions, results and bipartisanship is what sets him apart from his opponent.

“I have the record of successfully attacking fraud and breach of contract in a large-scale way and getting results,” Cronin said. “When you look at this job, the ethics and the requirements for it, I believe I put my money where my mouth is and I have the experience to do it.”

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Hot housing market cools in Nassau Median price on homes drops $5,000 to $650K, the first monthy decrease in 2021

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to housing data provided by OneKey Multiple Listing Service.

The change represents the The median price of Nas- first monthly drop in 2021.

Residential, condo and co-op sau County properties dropped $5,000 in September from the properties in the county had a previous month, according median price of $665,000 in Sep-

tember compared with $670,000 in August. However, September was still 12.9 percent higher than September of last year, when homes closed at $589,000.

Single and multifamily properties had a median price

of $685,000 compared with $599,500 last year.

The median price of coops sold in Nassau increased to $276,500 in September from $260,000 in September 2020.

The median price of condo-

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The median closed residential home price in Nassau County for September was $685,000 according to OneKey MLS.

minium properties sold was $699,000, an increase from $627,500 in the same month of last year.

On Long Island and in Queens, the median price for all homes sold was $600,000, a roughly 13 percent increase from last year’s $530,000. Monthly closed sales activity saw a sharp decline from August’s 4,445 to 3,846 in September, a 13.50 percent decrease.

Jim Speer, CEO of OneKey MLS, told Newsday the peak of the local housing market may be soon approaching.

“With low inventory, we would continue to see prices sneak up, which they’re not,” Speer said. “We might have reached near the top of what people are willing to pay.”

For September, Suffolk County residential properties had a median price of $525,000, an increase from $465,000 for the same month in 2020.

In Queens, the median price was $700,000, a roughly 11 percent increase from $629,000 last year.

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Weinstock files lawsuit against D’Arrigo Great Neck resident claims congressional candidate’s demand exposed him to COVID

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Great Neck resident and former congressional candidate Michael Weinstock has filed a lawsuit against his former opponent, Melanie D’Arrigo, who he claims purposefully exposed him to COVID-19 by forcing him to make frequent trips to the post office in the spring of 2020.

Weinstock said D’Arrigo, a progressive candidate from Port Washington who has already announced her candidacy in the 2022 election to represent the 3rd Congressional District, deliberately forced him to visit the post office more than 30 times to deal with “a barrage of frivolous lawsuits” during the early stages of the pandemic.

Weinstock’s lawsuit aims to hold D’Arrigo accountable for forcing him to leave his home at a time when health and safety measures were not yet handed down by the government. Weinstock, who is representing himself in the lawsuit, said he never contracted the virus, but said D’Arrigo’s messages to the public to stay inside during the spring of 2020 were contradicted by the challenges she filed against him.

“I wanted to stay at home, too, but this aggressive wellness coach was forcing me to leave my house every afternoon,” Weinstock said. Weinstock and D’Arrigo are both Democrats.

The initial complaint was filed by Weinstock in state Supreme Court in Nassau County on Aug. 30, according to court documents.

D’Arrigo, along with former congressional challenger Josh Sauberman and Peter Johnson, the husband of D’Arrigo’s campaign manager, Tracy Bacher, were listed as the defendants on the legal complaint. The legal challenges against Weinstock last year were filed by Johnson, according to D’Arrigo, and argued that Weinstock’s name should be omitted from the ballot because of faults in pe-

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Great Neck resident Michael Weinstock filed a lawsuit against congressional candidate Melanie D’Arrigo and others. titions signed by voters to allow him to run.

“Michael Weinstock has filed a frivolous lawsuit riddled with false accusations. During the last election cycle, Mr. Weinstock issued a press release where he admitted to committing fraud to get on the ballot,” D’Arrigo said in a response to Blank Slate Media.

“His petition signatures to get on the ballot were then requested, and after seeing that only a small fraction were legitimate and confirming that the petition challenge process was 100% virtual where no one would have to leave

their house, his signatures were challenged with documents sent to his home by mail.

“Mr. Weinstock admitted to committing fraud in an attempt to get on the ballot. When faced with accountability, he threatened violence, weaponized antisemitism and endangered my family. When we volunteered to withdraw the challenge, Mr. Weinstock bizarrely refused. Ultimately, he was allowed on the ballot last election cycle not because of the validity of his signatures, but because the legal documents arrived by mail to his house one day late. We look forward to this frivolous lawsuit being dismissed soon.”

Sauberman, in an email to Blank Slate Media, denied Weinstock’s allegations.

“At present, we have not been served,” Sauberman said in the email. “However, we vehemently deny any allegations made by Mr. Weinstock, and look forward to their immediate dismissal.”

Efforts to reach Johnson for comment were unavailing.

Arthur Schwartz, an attorney representing the three in the litigation, questioned the legitimacy of Weinstock’s claims against D’Arrigo and said in an email to Blank Slate Media he has “nothing better to do.”

“Last year he got attention by alleging that Melanie, through her Jewish, observant attorney, engaged in an antisemetic attack on him because he was sent a UPS package which was left at his door on a Saturday,” Schwartz said.

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Republicans pass amended budget

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Nassau County Legislature passed a $3.5 billion budget and several amendments proposed by Republican officials on Monday.

All 11 Republican members, who make up the majority, voted in favor of the budget along with amendments that call for eliminating various fees and cut taxes by an additional $50 million. The eight members of the minority caucus abstained from voting, according to a news release.

Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) urged County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, to approve the budget and the amendments to ease the stress on taxpayers’ wallets.

“The Budget passed today included amendments made by the Republican Majority that will cut taxes, eliminate fees, and provide much needed lasting financial relief for working class Nassau County residents,” Nicolello said in a statement. “I urge the County Executive to accept the budget as amended, to help working class families, seniors, and others who are struggling to afford to live in Nassau.”

County officials said Curran has seven days to approve or veto the budget and the amendments. If she vetoes the amendments, 13 votes would be required to override.

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Presiding Officer Rich Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) called on County Executive Laura Curran to approve the tentative $3.5 billion budget along with Republican-backed amendments to it. budget she proposed will cut property taxes by $70 million next year. Majority officials proposed to have Curran’s budget reduce taxes by an additional $50 million to make it a total of $120 million. Curran said surplus funds in the 2019 budget ($145 million) and the 2020 budget ($128 million) will allow the county to cut taxes in 2022.

County officials said the $128 million in surplus funds from the 2020 budget will be used to “grow depleted reserves” for whenever the county experiences the “next downturn.” Officials

also said the budget remains balanced without the expectation of further funds from the American Rescue Plan, despite Curran’s seeking them.

The amendments would eliminate the $350 tax map verification fee and the $55 public safety fee as well as reduce the $300 recording fee to $50. Republican legislators also called for the elimination of $1.1 million for seven of Curran’s public relations employees and other political patronage positions. Officials also called for the establishment of a countywide rodent extermination

program.

Efforts to reach a representative from the Curran administration for comment were unavailing. Last week county spokesman Michael Fricchione said Curran’s budget proposal takes taxpayers’ financial situation into consideration.

“County Executive Curran proposed a thoughtful, balanced budget that delivers significant tax relief to every resident hard-hit by the pandemic, not the same old political talking points based on made-up revenue projections that the Majority and Ed Mangano used to drive our County’s finances into the ground,” Fricchione said in an email to Blank Slate Media, referring to the previous county executive.

The budget also features an overall spending increase of $200 million from the $3.3 billion 2021 budget. The increase includes an additional $45 million allocated to public safety investments, Curran said.

Some of the expenditures Curran planned include costs to implement the Police Department’s body camera program, funding for future collective bargaining agreements and wage increases, two police classes and two corrections classes for newly sworn officers.

Curran said the proposal also calls for 70 new positions in law enforcement.

If approved, it would be the first rise in the number of sworn officers in more than a decade.

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Opinion ENDORSEMENTS

Wink offers experience, vision for supervisor Wayne Wink versus Jennifer DeSena On paper, it is hard to argue against Wayne Wink in his race for supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead.

Wink, a Democrat who lives in Roslyn, started his career as an aide and chief of staff for a county legislator. He then served five years on the North Hempstead Town Board, followed by three full and one partial terms as a county legislator, followed by two terms as town clerk.

This experience gives him the knowledge and personal relationships that would serve any supervisor well.

But in giving Wink our strong endorsement, we are more impressed by his understanding of the most important

issues facing the town – the town Building Department and threatened downtown business districts. And his plans to address the issues.

Wink, a real estate lawyer, has laid out a five-point plan to address the sometimes lengthy delays faced by both residents and businesses not located in a village in getting a building permit and the less than helpful attitudes of department employees.

That plan includes increasing transparency by putting records online, looking at the potential for additional staff or reallocating current department members and working with people at the beginning of the permit process.

Wink said these changes

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Wayne Wink along with a more businessfriendly approach from Building Department employees are needed to attract developers who can help revitalize downtown districts.

Wink also recognizes the lack of coordination among local villages in places like Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, where five municipalities have jurisdiction. He said he was prepared to use the town supervisor’s bully pulpit along with his relationships with local officials to try to coordinate development efforts.

Wink is opposed by Jennifer DeSena, a Republican living in Manhasset who is executive director of the Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse. She previously worked as an SEC enforcement attorney.

The two are seeking to succeed Judi Bosworth, who is retiring after having served four two-year terms.

Like Wink, DeSena sees the Building Department as the

town’s No. 1 issue.

DeSena said she has spoken with Oyster Bay’s building commissioner and Smithtown’s supervisor to gather insight on possible solutions. Possibilities are combining both zoning and code review for applicant accessibility and reasonably interpreting the town code.

She also credibly touts herself as someone capable of building coalitions to address problems faced by downtown business districts.

We believe DeSena has the skills and background to be a very effective representative.

But, at least for the moment, not as town supervisor.

For that job, we strongly support Wayne Wink for North Hempstead supervisor.

Russell prepared for town clerk position Viviana Russell versus Ragini Srivastava Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Viviana Russell said her experience working in local government and familiarity with town departments make her the ideal candidate to serve as town clerk.

We think being the ideal candidate may be a stretch but she is certainly strong enough for us to give her our strong endorsement.

Russell, a Democrat living in Westbury, is the first Black person elected to the Town Board and has represented the 1st District since her initial election in 2009.

She has been re-elected

twice since in a district that encompasses Westbury, New Cassel, Carle Place and Old Westbury.

Prior to becoming councilwoman, Russell gained governmental experience working at the Town of North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center from its inception and serving residents throughout the town and as a constituent liaison for the 13th Assembly District.

Russell, who is serving her third term as town councilwoman for the 1st District,recounted her public service from when she was working for the nonprofit National Association of Mothers’ Centers, currently known as

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Mom-mentum. Russell said she believed it was important to

highlight this because it provided experience in advocacy.

“As a result of this work, we were instrumental in pushing for things such as the Fair Pay Act, Family Leave Act,” Russell said. “Which gave many residents the opportunity to be able to take care of their families.”

Russell also has a firm grasp on the town clerk job and how it could be improved.

She said she would like to bring more services online, making sure that people that are not able to get out can go online and access applications and forms.

Russell is opposed by Republican Ragini Srivastava, a

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Srivastava has spoken passionately about accountability in government and supporting small businesses – something very much needed at all levels of government.

But she had far less of a grasp on town government and the role of the town clerk than Russell.

We would like to see Srivastava find a role to support small businesses, but town clerk is not that job.

We strongly endorse Viviana Russell for town clerk of North Hempstead.

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ENDORSEMENTS

Walsh offers balance, biz sense to council Dennis Walsh versus Christine Pusateri Mineola Trustee Dennis Walsh said he is running in part to maintain the two-party system in the Town of North Hempstead.

Aside from the fact that Republicans are running for several other seats in the election, Walsh does have a point.

The 3rd District seat he is seeking is currently held by Town Councilman Angelo Ferrara, the lone Republican on the sevenmember board, who is retiring.

And the 3rd District — which encompasses parts of Garden City Park, Mineola, Williston Park, Garden City and parts of New Hyde

Park – has been more friendly to Republicans in the past.

“You don’t have checks and balances on runaway spending, runaway salaries or anything else,” Walsh said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “You’re not getting at these problems unless you have a two-party system.”

But we are backing Walsh for the seat not just to ensure Republican representation in the town.

We think Walsh’s service as a trustee in Mineola provides him with an understanding of government that would serve him well on the Town Board.

This is particularly true in Mineola where he was part of a council that generated millions

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Mineola Trustee Dennis Walsh is running for a seat on the North Hempstead town council in November.

for the village in approving four large transit-oriented, mixed-used projects and millions more in benefits from the LIRR’s Third Track project.

Walsh, a retired NYPD officer, was part of a village government that made these deals – not the lead person but his experience with developing a community consensus on projects beneficial to the village would add a valuable voice for smart development on the town council.

Walsh also was frank in seeking to support small businesses when asked about making them responsible for cleaning the street outside storefronts and volunteering that he opposed the sale of

retail marijuana.

We don’t agree with him on the issue of retail marijuana, but we appreciate his trying to ensure that voters knew where he stood before Election Day. Walsh’s experience also showed when he said he wants the hamlet of Garden City Park to have a bigger seat at the table, noting it was among the only areas in the 3rd District not within an incorporated village.

Walsh is opposed by Christine Pusateri, a speech pathologist who said she aims to serve the community at large while expanding services for people with disabilities.

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Cronin brings vision to county comptroller Ryan Cronin versus Elaine Phillips At first glance, Ryan Cronin might not seem like the right candidate for Nassau County comptroller – a lawyer and business litigator.

But when you drill down just a little, you come away with a very different opinion of someone whose job is to audit government agencies and country contracts to uncover waste, fraud and abuse as well as monitor Nassau’s budget and financial operations.

We did and strongly endorse Cronin.

Cronin, a Democrat who lives in Garden City and twice ran un-

successfully for state Senate, touts his experience with complex contract disputes, fraud claims and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

This includes defending numerous clawback defendants victimized by fraudster Bernard Madoff.

Cronin said this experience would make him an ideal taxpayer watchdog.

He said he would seek to bring in people from the private sector to aid him regardless of party affiliation. He has already selected a moderate Republican to be his top deputy.

One of the first jobs, he said, would be to restore trust in office – an apparent reference to current

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Ryan Cronin Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, a Democrat.

Schnirman, who served as Long Beach City manager before

his election as comptroller in 2017, faced criticism after coming under investigation for taking a payout from the city that was larger than city code permitted.

Cronin also said he would help modernize Nassau’s “antiquated” system of keeping financial records and ensure that the county pays its bills, a failing that he called a hidden tax on the county.

Cronin is opposed by Elaine Phillips, a Republican who served as a Munsey Park trustee, mayor of Flower Hill and state senator for District. 7.

Phillips has an MBA in finance and is a former financial analyst for Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Securities and a financial adviser for

the New York State Volunteer Fire Departments’ Pension Funds.

And while this sounds like a good background for a county comptroller, her investment skills would not be used in her role since, unlike the state comptroller who investspension fund money, the county comptroller does not.

Her experience prepares her to understand budgets and prepare financial reports.

But we have concerns about Phillips’ performance as a state senator where she opposed the Reproductive Health Act, which Democrats say would codify abortion rights protected under Roe v.

Wade.

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Maureen O’Connell for Nassau County clerk Maureen O’Connell versus Just Brown “Experience matters in the county clerk’s office,” Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell said of her bid for re-election.

“Without the legal experience and the technological knowledge of the operation, I think that whoever came into this office without that knowledge would be severely handcuffed.”

We could not agree more and strongly endorse O’Connell for reelection.

An East Williston resident, O’Connell served as a trustee and deputy mayor of the village from 1991 to 1998 before being elected to the state Assembly. She was the first woman elected by the 17th

District and served on the Assembly’s Judiciary and Insurance and Ethics committees.

After being elected as county clerk in 2005, O’Connell oversaw the digitization of millions of documents ranging from property deeds to veterans’ discharge papers.

As Nassau County and the rest of the world try to regain normalcy after the coronavirus pandemic, O’Connell stressed the importance of having an experienced candidate leading the clerk’s office.

O’Connell, a Republican, began her career as a registered nurse at North Shore University Hospital and has a Bachelor of Science in health care administration from St. Joseph’s College.

O’Connell later received a

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Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, practicing in civil litigation, elder law and

health regulatory compliance.

That experience, she said, provides her with greater insight on how to interact with the attorneys who consistently use the clerk’s office.

O’Connell also speaks the truth – regardless of party affiliation.

When asked about fees imposed by county Republicans several years ago on recording taxes, O’Connell said they were a bad idea that amounted to little more than taxes by another name. And she repeated that criticism this year after county Republicans voted to rescind the taxes.

O’Connell is opposed by Just Brown, a Democrat from Baldwin. Brown also has experience

in the health care sector as a hospital administrator with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Brown received his master’s degree in health administration from Hofstra University.

He is also the president of the Nassau County Board of Visitors, where he advocates for inmate rights and serves on the executive board for Hofstra’s Master of Healthcare Administration Alumni program.

Brown said it is vital that the clerk’s office reaches out to individuals, in the form of seminars or programs, to relay what the office does within the county.

Blank Slate Media strongly endorses Maueen O’Connell for re-election.

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ENDORSEMENTS

DeRiggi-Whitton for Legislature, District 11 Delia DeRiggi-Whitton versus Meagan McCarty Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton likes to point out her bona fides as a centrist Democrat – her husband is a Republican, her father a former Republican mayor of Glen Cove — and her ability to reach across the aisle.

We think she strayed too far across the aisle this term in opposing Nassau County Laura Curran’s long-overdue reassessment of all residential and commercial property as premature and her support of legislation giving police the right to sue protesters for harassment.

Of four Democratic legislators who sponsored the bill, DeRiggi-Whitton remains the only one to still support the legislation – even after state Attorney General Letitia James said the bill was probably unconstitutional.

Republicans supported the bill

that was vetoed by Curran based on James’ opinion.

Still, DeRiggi-Whitton, a resident of Glen Cove, has established a record of accomplishment, particularly on the environment since she was first elected in the 11th District, which incorporates all or part of Sands Point, Port Washington, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor, Glen Head, Glenwood, Sea Cliff and Glen Cove.

And for that reason we endorse her.

Among DeRiggi-Whitton’s accomplishments, she co-introduced legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secured passage of measures banning the use and sale of liquid fracking waste products in the county.

She has also helped to secure funding for multiple sewer studies to prevent dangerous toxins and chemicals from entering our underground aquifers, secured millions in county funding to support Sea Cliff ’s ongoing sewer expansion project, and advocat-

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Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton ed for enhancements for parks and open-space projects such as Crescent Beach in Glen Cove and Shore Road in Port Washington.

In addition, DeRiggi-Whitton serves on the Western Long Island Aquifer committee, which is working to protect Long Island’s sole-source aquifer and our drink-

ing water from the dual threats of toxic encroachment and saltwater intrusion.

She has also worked to support seniors by backing legislation that allows homeowners over age 65 to renew exemptions they have received for at least five consecutive years by filing a sworn affidavit affirming their eligibility with their tax payments rather than completing new paperwork year after year.

DeRiggi-Whitton is opposed

by Meagan McCarty, a Republican from Port Washington who served as a volunteer for former state Sen. Elaine Phillips, former North Hempstead Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, and state Senate candidate Dave Franklin.

McCarty said she would be an energetic representative who listened to her constituents but seemed to hold stale Republican ideas on reassessment, including the idea that an elected county assessor would improve the county assessment system. This

was an idea tried by the county that failed with county residents voting against it in a referendum.

She also joined the many Republicans and voters who claim the county reassessment raised taxes. This is not true. The total amount of taxes collected by the county remained the same. It just makes how the taxes are apportioned fairer and as a result, some people saw their taxes rise and others saw them fall.

At least DeRiggi-Whitton acknowledged after some adjustments were made to the original reassessment that taxes are now more fairly apportioned than before the reassessment.

We give McCarty points for saying she would support vaccine mandates for county employees, but think her refusal to acknowledge that Joe Biden won in a free and fair election is disqualifying.

For her strong work on behalf of her district, we strongly endorse Delia DeRiggi-Whitton for re-election.

Lafazan for County Legislature – District 18 Joshua Lafazan versus Paolo Pironi Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan says he reminds himself that he is a local legislator and should stress local issues as a legislator.

He has done this very well with legislation to combat the opioid crisis, prevent suicides and aid veterans who are homeless.

Lafazan has now set his sights on the 5,000 Nassau County veterans who are homeless, soon to be homeless or housing insecure.

To help, he put together the

Dignity for our Heroes package, which includes the exploration of building transitional housing for veterans in need at the Mitchell Field Complex Housing Service Center.

Lafazan, a 27-year-old Independent from Syosset who caucuses with the Democrats, became the youngest legislator ever elected at 23 in 2017.

He said no one in the county Legislature can match his record for getting bills approved since his first election in what he said is a conservative district.

Perhaps this can explain his sponsorship of legislation giving Nassau County police the right

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Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan

to sue protesters for harassment that opponents said would stifle free speech, particularly for minority groups.

Lafazan said he withdrew his support for his own legislation after state Attorney General Letitia James said the bill was probably unconstitutional. All 12 Republicans supported the bill, which was vetoed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran based on James’ opinion.

Lafazan is opposed by Paolo Pironi, a 33-year-old Republican from Brookville who owns the Pironi Homes construction company.

Pironi has run a campaign

characterized by untrue, extremist attacks on Lafazan, whose goal he claimed on Facebook and in mailers was to defund the police, promote “critical race theory” support communists, get his constituents to renounce their “white privilege” and other ugly nonsense.

His candidacy raises serious questions about the Nassau County Republican Party beginning with do you support these kinds of untrue attacks and, if not, will you renounce Pironi and his brand of hate and disinformation.

We strongly endorse Joshua Lafazan on the merits.

Dennis Walsh for North Ryan Cronin for Nassau Hempstead Town Board County comptroller Continued from Page 15 Pusateri, a Williston Park resident, has spent three decades advocating for the town’s most vulnerable residents, including her son. Speaking with elected officials, collecting information and seeing what people’s needs are is one of the reasons she felt

inclined to run.

We found Pusateri to be an articulate, energetic advocate who deserves a role in town government.

But for District 3 of the North Hempstead Town Board, we give our strong endorsement to Dennis Walsh.

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Continued from Page 15 Republicans said the legislation went beyond Roe v. Wade by allowing medical professionals licensed by the state, not only doctors, to perform abortions and providing two additional exemptions to the ban on abortions beyond 24 weeks.

More troubling was Phillips’ taxpayer-funded mailer claiming she was “Standing Up for Child Sex Abuse Vic-

tims.”

This was not true. She declined to support the Child Victims Act that eventually was approved after she left office.

And it was only one of several pieces of taxpayer-funded disinformation.

That’s hardly the kind of taxpayer watchdog we need.

We strongly endorse Ryan Cronin for Nassau County comptroller.

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ON THE RIGHT

Will Laura Curran’s luck hold out in Nassau?

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efore appointing a senior officer to command troops, Napoleon Bonaparte would ask his confreres, “I know he’s a good general, but is he lucky?” The lucky officers, he believed, seized unexpected opportunities in battles that would lead to victory.

In a similar vein, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has been pretty lucky on the political battlefield these past four years.

When Curran sought the county executive post in 2017, she was lucky that Republican incumbent Ed Mangano, was under federal indictment for 13 counts of fraud and bribery. Mangano’s top deputy, Rob Walker, was also under investigation.

(Later, both were convicted of various crimes.)

In the September 2017 Democratic primary, Curran had the good fortune to run against the hapless County Comptroller, George Maragos. The wealthy Maragos had switched from the Republican Party believing he could buy the Democratic nomination. Maragos proved the ad-

age that one cannot “make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.”

In a hotly contested fall election, voters, weary of GOP corruption, narrowly elected Curran with 51 percent of the vote.

Curran inherited a government that was under the thumb of the state control board, the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, due to Mangano’s fiscal incompetence.

NIFA declared a control period in 2011 because Mangano’s fiscal policies—that included borrowing to balance operating budgets—were leading the county to financial insolvency.

Unlike Mangano, Curran seized the opportunity to work with NIFA to solve the county’s fiscal woes.

Curran’s luck held. Thanks to Republican federal tax cuts and the subsequent roaring economy, Nassau’s operating deficits, based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, began to decline.

In fact, Curran’s 2019 budget incurred for the first time in years a GAAP operating surplus of $76.8 million.

Curran weathered the CO-

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right VID pandemic in 2020 by effectively controlling expenses, particularly the payroll. And she was lucky; federal COVID relief money—albeit one-shot revenues of $102.9 million—helped the county incur a GAAP surplus for the second year in a row.

So far this year, the county’s finances are in pretty good shape.

Sales tax revenue is way ahead of projections and the County, NIFA reported, has received “$397.7 million in new federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act, which will be split equally be-

tween fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2022.”

NIFA is projecting a budget surplus for the third year in a row. And it is possible NIFA will be able to lift the control period.

Curran is also lucky because the Republicans have put up against her an awful candidate, Bruce Blakeman—the Harold Stassen of the Nassau GOP. Who was Stassen you ask?

Stassen (1907-2001), a Republican, was elected to one term as Minnesota’s governor and went on to lose a recordbreaking number of elections.

He unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination for president eight times, lost elections for governor three times, U.S. Senate two times, and Congress once.

Like Stassen, Blakeman has lost a slew of elections. In 1999, voters booted Blakeman out of the county Legislature after voting to raise taxes 16 percent and for supporting budgets that were funded with hundreds of millions of borrowed dollars.

Blakeman also lost a race for state comptroller in 1998, receiving only 32 percent of the vote.

In 2010, he never got to the starting gate to run against U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. He was soundly rejected by both the Republican and Conservative parties.

And in the 2014 election, Kathleen Rice easily beat Blakeman in the 4th Congressional District.

The lucky Curran should easily beat the ill-fated Blakeman.

But will Laura Curran’s luck hold out?

During a second Curran term, the economy will eventually slow down, consumer spending will decline and inflated residential real estate values will spiral downward.

To prepare for the economic turndown, Curran should have abandoned the election year $375 homeowner rebate gimmick. She should have dedicated those one-shot dollars to pay off tax certiorari claims and to flood rainy-day funds.

By failing to seize the opportunity to effectively utilize the county’s financial windfall, my guess is Curran’s luck will run out during the next four years.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

To file or not to file, that is the question

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’ve just read an article in The New York Times about the benefits of old-fashioned filing cabinets, by Pamela Paul.

Paul describes the act of acquiring one’s own filing cabinet as a rite of passage — “part of becoming a grown-up. It was no longer Mom’s job to keep track of your life’s paperwork. It was on you.”

When I got my first apartment in Manhattan, I bought myself a filing cabinet, too. But it wasn’t all that serious. It was bright blue and had only two short drawers — nothing like the tall, four-drawer mountain of a thing that my parents had in their home. When someone was done with one of the drawers, you could hear the low thunder of the drawer rolling back—then the satisfying “click-thunk” as it fell into place.

My mom was super organized. She labeled every file — “School Conferences,” “School Pictures,” “Warranties” and every file contained only what it said it did. When my brothers and I recently moved her to someplace smaller, we each took the files

with our own names on them (“Judy’s Report Cards” “Judy’s Camp Letters” “Judy’s Nobel Prize paperwork”) and there were only a few other files to go through. It was pretty easy to deal with it all.

This will most definitely not be the case when my children have to move me.

And they know it.

Recently, I had a discussion — OK, an argument — about this with one of my sons. He maintained that life could be simplified by scanning all the photos we have.

“How does that help?” I demanded to know. “Then I have the scan and the picture — that’s more stuff, not less.”

“Then you throw out the picture!”

“Ackkk!” I was speechless with horror.

A few cups of coffee later, I decided I must educate my son.

“Sweetie, have I told you that before you were born, I worked on documentaries with lots of archival film and photos?”

“Yes, Mom, at least a thousand times.” He sounded bored, but I’m sure he was just pretend-

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side ing.

“So maybe you remember me saying how there was always more information in the physical photo than you could ever hope to capture in any scan. Sometimes — in the oldest ones — there was more resolution in the silver nitrate than our digital cameras could reproduce. Sometimes something important was written on the back. And if all else fails, if it’s super important, you might someday be able to carbon date the paper or cardboard.… but not

if somebody’s trigger-happy child has shredded it all.”

“I don’t think your photographs go far enough back for carbon dating, Mom — unless you’re really a fossil? Besides, you’re mixing your metaphors — there’s no trigger here.”

“You don’t think so? Just talk about throwing out photos again and see what happens!”

“OK, OK, never mind that.

I’m only trying to help you get rid of stuff.”

“Just promise me you won’t do that to my photos!”

“I promise,” he said. But I’m not absolutely sure he meant it.

“Besides,” I continued, “whatever digital storage you use is bound to be obsolete before you are. They keep changing formats, and who wants to keep up with that for stuff you’re not even using? Then suddenly it’s five formats later, and no one can open the file. Remember floppy disks? Useless already. Whereas photos and films and books from decades ago are still completely usable.”

“How do you know so much about formats?” my husband

wanted to know.

“I read about it in this article.”

“In the paper?”

“Actually, it was in the comments,” I said slowly. “Which, ironically, only exist in the electronic version.”

Even more ironically, I suddenly realized that my entire career in television had coincided with the switch-over, in most places, from film to video—yet now it seems that film was more trustworthy than anything electronic. Indeed, I recall reading a few years ago that the National Archives had decided that the best way to store video sound and picture was 35 millimeter film.

None of which is helping me with my filing cabinet.

Unless I put it all on film.

I can see it now: “Welcome to Judy Epstein’s Philosophy 101 Course Notes. Does a dog have being in itself? Or for itself? What the heck is the difference? Use additional paper as necessary….”

Hmmm.…that’s one bag that can go to the trash. See, kids? I can throw something out, after all!

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THE BACK ROAD

What’s the matter with Texas in 2021?

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ome of my fondest childhood memories originated in the Lone Star state, a place that has become meaner than a mama wasp.

My father, his two younger brothers and their baby sister Rose grew up in a close-knit Jewish family in Newark, N.J. They were raised by their Russian immigrant parents. What they lacked for materially, they more than made up for in love of family, community and country.

Throughout their lives the boys never lived outside their home state except during the war years. Aunt Rose, who was about 11 when her big brothers left home one by one to serve in the European theater, married a Jersey boy after the war. The new bride and groom had a bold vision of greener pastures in the Southwest, where they settled for good.

I was only 3 years old the first

time I flew to Texas. It was just Dad and me. Although I only have fleeting memories of the visit, what I do recall clearly is that upon our return dad had dressed me up in full cowboy attire. I’m quite sure Aunt Rose put him up to it. The joke was that Mom would never recognize me. Unbeknownst to me, she was in on the joke. When we arrived home to our apartment in Newark, she acted puzzled, asking Dad: “Who is this little boy? What happened to Andy?”

Ten years later I took my second trip to Houston, this time alone – my first solo flight. My three cousins, who I had gotten to know well during their trips to NJ in the intervening years, were there to greet me.

The big joke on my second Texas trip was Uncle Myron trying to get me to address my parents as “sir” and “ma’am” during our weekly summer phone calls.

ANDREW MALEKOFF The Back Road

My Texan cousins all adhered to that standard and they wanted me to pretend I had been converted.

I played along for laughs, even though it didn’t quite fit my Jersey Boy nature.

My next trip to the Lone Star state was by car when I was 22.

On that trip Aunt Rose was excited to tell me that she had recently

earned her pilot’s license. She couldn’t wait to take me up into the wild blue yonder in her twoseat Cessna. It’s one of her favorite stories.

My last trip to Houston was with my wife and sons sometime in the mid-1990s. I was pleased to complete the circle for the next generation.

I could never put my finger on why Texans seemed so prideful.

So, I found this from Texan Logan Kelly on Quora: “Texans think they’re special because they ARE special. Texas has a unique history as a previously independent country. It evolved as a group of head-strong folks capable of enduring hardship and overcoming struggles. Generally, plain-spoken, friendly, big-hearted but gritty, protective people with intestinal fortitude. They are resourceful and intuitive. If you ever found yourself in dire straits, you can do no better

than having a Texan on your side.”

Clearly, something has changed in the neighborhood.

As Ryan Bort explained in Rolling Stone, “Gov. Greg Abbott has worked hard to establish himself as one of the most MAGA-friendly governors in the United States, but as he gears up for re-election next year, he’s learning that the well of right-wing depravity hath no bottom. Still, he seems determined to try to find it.”

Just when I thought it could not get any worse, the head of curriculum and instruction in a DallasFort Worth suburban school district told her teachers to provide students with “opposing views” of the Holocaust in order to be in compliance with recent statewide legislation. “Remember,” she said, “if you have a book on the Holocaust, that you have one that has opposing perspectives,” she instructed.

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Need, way to shrink your carbon footprint

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he blue sky above seems to stretch into infinity, but our atmosphere is really a fragile film, thin like an apple’s peel. To power our modern lifestyle we’ve polluted the skies with an excess of heat-trapping gases responsible for global warming.

The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) emits carbon dioxide that’s now consistently measured above 410 ppm, the highest it’s been in over 2 million years. Experts warn that if we continue “business as usual,” we’ll hit 500 ppm by mid-century and that will be felt as 3 or more degrees Celsius (C) warming of average global temperature with amplification of already rising sea levels, disruption of food supply, mass migrations and extreme weather events.

You may wonder why a few degrees present such a problem?

A couple of degrees may not sound like a lot, but can decide between life and death. The human body only functions within a narrow range of temperatures. At phase transition, it only takes a degree to melt ice into water. More than 2 degree warming threatens sensitive ecosystems, including the melting of polar ice caps, resulting in feedback loops of unknown and at worst catastrophic consequences.

According to the latest United Nations report, in the worst-case scenario, emissions will steadily increase from 50 Gigatons (Gt)

annually to 125 Gt by 2100, resulting in more than 4.5 degrees C of warming. To manage emissions, we must know how to measure them. A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas emissions we release with our actions per year as measured in carbon dioxide equivalents. According to the Nature Conservancy, an average American has an annual carbon footprint of 16 tons, while the global average is at about 4 tons. Experts agree that we need to be aiming for a carbon footprint of less than 2 tons per person to stay below 1.5 degrees of warming.

The decisions we make daily already affect the lives of many.

Unfortunately, those least responsible for emissions are worst affected in a changing climate. Lower income communities can’t afford energy intense lifestyles and have smaller carbon footprints. Wealthy citizens are typically frequent flyers who heat and/or cool large homes and drive large cars, with resulting emissions causing a rise in sea level that is now threatening entire countries. The low-lying Pacific nations of Kiribati, Tuvalu, and the Marshall islands, are already partly underwater and at risk of losing their land completely as a consequence of climate change.

Have you considered how your daily activities are driving climate change? Transition Town Port Washington (TTPW) part-

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nered with Communities United to Reduce Emissions 100 percent (CURE100, http://cure100.org) to make a Carbon Tracker application available to our community so that you can at no cost calculate your carbon footprint. On this website https://www.transitiontownpw. org/ttpw100, you’ll find a recorded presentation hosted by TTPW and the Port Washington Public Library where the co-founder of Cure100, Chandu Visweswariah, explains why and how to use the Carbon Tracker. Chandu reported that the average Port Washington household has an annual carbon footprint of 60 tons.

The Carbon Tracker gives us an easy to use tool to calculate our contribution and make realistic goals towards reducing our carbon footprint. It also gives us suggestions on how to decarbonize. In

my home, we installed solar panels a few years ago and reduced our emissions by 10.4 tons per year, equal to planting 157 trees or 23,000 miles not driven. In addition, steps to effectively reduce your footprint include a plantbased diet (eat less meat), driving electric/hybrid, transitioning to heat pumps, and reducing air travel. But don’t get stuck in navel gazing, make sure you communicate your climate concerns with your community and especially your legislators.

In the podcast “How to Save a Planet: Is Your Carbon Footprint BS?,” activist and author Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson states the main drivers of human-caused climate change include electricity generation (25%), agriculture and improper land use (24%), industry (20%), and transportation (15%).

What these sectors have in common is they all rely on fossil fuel combustion.

How do we break free from fossil fuel dependency? The most hopeful action you can take today is to support the transition towards clean energy sources; solar, wind, waves, and geothermal. Independent economic consulting firms and academic research teams all agree that clean energy development would not just create millions of jobs, but also boost the economy with long-term benefits.

What are we waiting for? If we decarbonize the power grid,

our existential problems would be largely solved. The technology is already here and renewable energy is now more affordable than ever. What’s holding us back is that we’re stuck in a gridlock by the fossil fuel industry that still dominates the energy sector.

According to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, the great majority of Americans are “concerned” or “alarmed” about the consequences of climate change and ready for action, while less than 10 percent are still in denial. This is great news given the large scale systemic transition asked of us.

We need political leadership to implement the needed changes in our energy infrastructure. To review New York’s nation-leading climate targets in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act visit http://climate.ny.gov. Call your local legislators and follow up on these goals. Stress the urgency of decarbonizing the power grid both locally and nationwide. For a script that may be helpful when conversing with your members of Congress visit https://call4climate. com/.

We must — and we can — collectively commit to a path towards zero emissions, while restoring health to living ecosystems that support natural carbon sequestration.

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More than 94% of county adults have 1 shot Curran touts efforts to get adults, children vaccinated, including incentive program

BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z More than 94 percent of Nassau County adults received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as of Wednesday, according to the state’s Health Department.

Nassau became the first county in New York to reach the 94 percent milestone, and County Executive Laura Curran lauded residents for their efforts to combat the virus as concerns about the delta variant linger.

“As County Executive, I want to commend our residents for doing the right thing and continuing to lead the way,” Curran said in a statement. “I’m proud that Nassau County has become a national model for vaccination, and we will remain committed to building on our incredible progress.”

Curran, in partnership with Northwell Health, introduced the #VaxToSchool program, which incentivizes residents age 12 to 17 to receive the vaccine. Rewards such as Amazon gift cards, movie tickets and more will be offered to eligible participants after each shot they receive.

“While we have made historic progress, the vaccine is our pathway to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and keep our County, including our schools and businesses, open,” Curran said. “That is why we are joining New York State in their #VaxToSchool program to continue encouraging eligible young people to roll up their sleeves with special incentives at these upcoming pop-up events.”

Upcoming events where youth residents are able to attend are Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kennedy Park in Hempstead and Oct. 23 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 1 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park. A one-day pop-up event will also take place at Roosevelt homecoming on Oct. 23 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran introduced a #VaxToSchool program last Thursday.

Northwell Health recently terminated 1,400 unvaccinated employees who were not compliant with state guidance handed down by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Employees at nursing homes and hospitals were required to receive at least their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by midnight on Oct 11, according to an Aug. 16 order by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Employees at hospices, home care centers and adult care facilities were required to get at least their first dose by Oct. 7.

In a statement to Blank Slate Media, the organization said: “Northwell regrets losing any employee under such circumstances, but as health care professionals and members of the largest health care provider in the state, we understand our unique responsibility to protect the health of our patients and each other. We owe it to our staff, our patients and the communities we serve to be

100 percent vaccinated against COVID-19.”

The state Health Department, which breaks down vaccination rates by ZIP code, found that on the North Shore the 11042 ZIP code of New Hyde Park continues to have the lowest rate at 23.5 percent of people vaccinated. That area, however, consists primarily of businesses south of Northern State Parkway and along Marcus Avenue.

The next lowest vaccination rate on the North Shore is the 73.4 percent in the 11024 ZIP code of the Great Neck peninsula, which includes the Village of Kings Point. The next lowest one is also in Great Neck, with the 11023 ZIP code at a 75.8 percent rate, according to the figures. This area incorporates parts of the villages of Great Neck and Saddle Rock, along with Great Neck Gardens and Harbor Hills.

The third-highest vaccination rate in the county, 95.1 percent, is on the Great Neck peninsula, the 11020 ZIP code, consisting primarily of the Village of Lake Success and University Gardens. Some of this area is also made up of Great Neck South Middle and High School, North Shore Hebrew Academy and the Fresh Meadow Country Club.

The statistics also show vaccination rates of 92.6 percent in Roslyn, 88 percent in Albertson, 87.8 percent in New Hyde Park’s 11040 ZIP code, 86.7 percent in Mineola, 86.4 percent in Port Washington, 85.9 percent in Great Neck’s 11021 ZIP code. 85.7 percent in Williston Park, 85.4 percent in Roslyn Heights, 81.4 percent in Manhasset and 78.9 percent in Floral Park.

In total, the 13 North Shore ZIP codes average a 86.7 percent vaccination rate. Without the 23.1 percent figure in the 11042 ZIP code, the average for the remaining 12 ZIP codes increases to 91.9 percent.

Jay Jacobs apologizes for KKK analogy

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ State and Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs apologized on Monday for a political analogy where he compared former Klu Klux Klan leader David Duke to Buffalo’s mayoral nominee, India Walton.

During an interview with Spectrum News, Jacobs was asked about the precedent set if a Democratic candidate wins a primary race without the endorsement of the state’s party leaders, such as Walton, a Black woman.

Jacobs used the hypothetical scenario of the former Grand Wizard, Duke, moving to New York, registering as a Democrat and winning the mayoral primary in a low turnout area like Rochester.

“I have to endorse David Duke? I don’t think so,” Jacobs told Spectrum News. “Now, of course India Walton is not in the same category, but it just, it just leads you to that question, is it a must? It’s not a must.”

Walton, who has identified herself as a socialist, won the Democratic primary in Buffalo’s mayoral race in June, defeating incumbent Byron Brown. She has yet to receive endorsements from prominent Democratic leaders including Jacobs and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Walton, in a Facebook post, condemned Jacobs’ analogy and said she will continue to push forward with her campaigning.

“I am undaunted, unafraid, fired up, and ready to go,” Walton said. “I don’t need the support of disconnected political functionaries who are more accountable to high dollar donors than to Democratic voters.

I have the support of mothers, nurses, teachers, students, essential workers, baristas, stage techs, and local business owners.”

Jacobs subsequently issued an apology, saying, ““Using an extreme example of David Duke winning a primary to make a logical point – even with stating twice the specific qualification that India Walton was in a

Hochul for further comment were unavailing.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) issued a statement, saying, “The statement was totally unacceptable and the analogy used was outrageous and beyond absurd.”

I AM UNDAUNTED,

UNAFRAID, FIRED UP, AND READY TO GO.

India Walton MAYORAL NOMINEE

PHOTO BY LUKE TORRANCE

State and Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs was criticized for a political analogy with a reference to the Klu Klux Klan. different category – was wrong.

I should have used a different example, and for that, I apologize.”

Hochul, a Buffalo native who received Jacobs’ endorsement ahead of next year’s gubernatorial election a few weeks ago, said the Democratic chair-

man’s analogy was wrong but did not call on him to resign.

“I have asked that he apologized,” Hochul said in a news conference Monday. “I believe he has apologized, and I’m willing to just assess the situation going forward.”

Efforts to reach Jacobs or

Rep. Alexandria OcasioCortez called on Jacobs to resign after hearing the analogy.

“Jay Jacobs absolutely should resign over his disgusting comments comparing a Black single mother who won a historic election to David Duke,” she tweeted on Tuesday. “India Walton is the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Buffalo. No amount of racist misogyny from the old boys’ club is going to change that.”

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VIEW POINT

Re-elect Laura Curran county executive

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t’s so refreshing to watch a campaign commercial that speaks positively of accomplishments rather than clichéd attacks against an opponent. And Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has a lot to crow about in her campaign for reelection.

Curran’s leadership in addressing the coronavirus pandemic that struck New York City and Long Island with such fury so early on, before much was known and before there were the tools, has been nothing short of heroic.

Indeed, her campaign slogan for her reelection is “Leadership Through It All” – a fair and accurate assessment of her first term.

Curran addressed the public health crisis but also the economic fallout of COVID-19, as Nassau County’s businesses had to lock down and shut down and the county was facing a significant budget shortfall that threatened the county’s ability to provide medical, first responder, educational and other critical public services when most needed.

And as soon as a vaccine became available, she set up mass vaccination sites in neighborhoods that traditionally have been overlooked, as well as setting up a door-to-door vaccine program to make it as easy for businesses to vaccinate employees.

It says a lot that Nassau is the first county in New York State to

vaccinate 94% of adults 18+ (at 91%, Nassau had the highest rate in the state and the second highest in the nation) and 80% of all 12+. To further expand vaccinations, she joined New York State’s #VaxToSchool initiative.

Her steady, calm, competent, compassionate, intelligent leadership confronting the most severe challenges in memory warrants her reelection, but there is much more.

I love that early on, she made Nassau County a Climate Smart Community, that she has promoted transit-oriented development, downtown revitalization and Complete Streets strategies, and is putting Nassau County on track for a green, sustainable, 21st century economy. It says a lot that Nassau’s population is increasing along with home values.

Fiscal discipline is one of her planks, and it isn’t just political rhetoric you hear from the other side. She has had three consecutive years of budget surplus, avoided property tax increases, made important investments and still scored the first positive bond rating in 15 years.

As a result, she can credibly work with the state to phase out the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority and get our fiscal autonomy back.

Curran has managed to have solid support of labor, complet-

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ing collective bargaining through 2026. Notably, union leaders have come out to endorse her, indeed John D’Durso, president of Long Island Federation of Labor, said the decision to endorse her was unanimous, a rarity.

Curran has managed to secure the support of police — she is emphatically committed to fully funding police, yet her opponent’s ads charge the opposite — while addressing state and national concerns over criminal justice.

The key is community engagement and community policing initiatives. She is promoting diversity in recruitment and investing $54 million in a new training academy, and expanding intelligence-led policing, working with state and federal partners to address drugs and gang violence,

cyber attacks and ransomware.

It is interesting that as violent crime has risen in much of the country, crime has decreased in Nassau County. Indeed, USA Today rated Nassau the “safest community in America” in 2020.

Much of the rise in violent crime nationally is attributed to the coronavirus. So, under the category of “Public Safety” initiatives, she is also expanding access to mental health care – establishing a walk-in clinic for mental health services as a cost-effective alternative to emergency room care, and investing $115 million from the opioid settlement to provide support for families and residents dealing with opioid addiction and mental health challenges.

Curran has made good on campaign promises in her first term and laid out a solid agenda for her second. Under the heading, “Building Tomorrow’s Nassau,” she lists 13 proposed “transformative” projects qualifying for federal stimulus funding that could produce 4000 jobs and $1.3 billion in economic output.

Under the category of protecting Nassau from climate change and strengthening resilience, she is proposing $1.27 billion of water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to the federal government which would create over 3,500 jobs.

She is prioritizing initiatives that preserve the environment while also saving money by decreasing energy usage and converting to clean energy including supporting offshore wind projects that could power six million homes by 2035. She is promoting resilience by protecting green open spaces, expanding park improvements and tree planting.

With all this funding flowing into the county and the county at a critical juncture to rebuild, her allusion to the county’s “long legacy of corruption” and her mission to “keep county government accountable” is significant.

When she announced her reelection, she reflected that she first ran because “our elected officials were taking our trust for granted, betraying the faith we put in them and putting themselves ahead of our taxpayers.

We all witnessed the results of a culture of corruption and we were all left footing the bill. I decided to step up and do something about it.”

Having already implemented new procurement policies she has just signed a new vendor review policy saying, “We will continue to transform the way Nassau County does business, increasing oversight and implementing strong controls to guard against corruption.”

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Rising youth power at polls has consequences

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xpanded epistolary exchanges together with creative initiatives by “Bold Democrats” are likely to encourage youth to more fully to recognize their powers – and to act on them.

This is very bad news for Donald Trump and for those he holds hostage to his “Big Lie” — as the former “Grand Old Party” sinks to disgrace with Trump’s unprecedented lying and autocratic conduct. Former Republican Michael Gerson published an Op Ed this week: “The Trump Nightmare Looms Again.” Some refer to Trump’s plans for “a slow moving coup.” On Oct. 15, The Wall Street Journal Editorial headline was “Donald Trump’s Hostage politics.”

The editors noted: “He says Republicans must agree the 2020 election was stolen or he’ll aid the Democrats.” What a bizarre statement by Trump, but with rising youth power Democrats will not

need his aid.

Demographics are indeed destiny! The numbers and diversity of Americans, ages 18 to 29 point to a very different future for our imperiled nation. Their views on politics and social issues have been tracked in recent years by Pew, Gallup, and, especially, CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning) at Tufts University.

While only 39 percent of that group voted in the 2016 presidential election, 50 percent cast ballots in 2020. The youth vote favored Biden (61 percent) over Trump (37 percent). Eighty-seven percent of Black youth were for Biden (he received 51 percent from white youth). By 2025, it is projected that 42 percent of all voters will be “people of color.”

The 18-to-29 group has long been in the vanguard of supporting interracial marriages and programs, as well as gender inclusion for gay, lesbian, transgender folks.

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field They also support abortion rights for women way beyond the general population, and they favor environmental, climate initiatives, as well as budgets that support lifeenhancing over military spending.

(All of these mark striking differences with older voting cohorts, and especially with Republicans).

Now, the group “Bold Democrats” plans to appeal to the 20

percent of 2020 18-29 year-olds who were first-time voters. The have also particularly noted that more 18 to 29-year-olds were early voters in Texas (1.3 million) than any other state). A New York Times headline (Oct. 14) read: “Democrats Look to Young Voters to Flip Texas.”

Of course, everyone knows that Texas is one of the most conservative states with a far-right governor. But Bold Democrats have developed perhaps the strongest citizen outreach endeavor, not only for Texas, but other battle ground states as well (especially Virginia with a gubernatorial election very soon).

“The Vote Forward” project of Bold Democrats says “we have created a grassroots army; we are over one million strong.” They are writing letters to infrequent, but Democratic-leaning voters who need that extra nudge to cast a ballot. They offer eight compel-

ling reasons why the vote “army” should be writing letters, indicating the power of epistolary appeals as peer-reviewed studies show that citizens who received such letters had a much higher voter turnout rate. [see Daily Kos, campaigns@ dailykos.com – Oct. 12, 2021).

Flipping Texas would be momentous. Republicans carried the state by a margin of 631,000 votes in 2020. Now, the youth group “Next Gen’ is targeting 2 million Texas voters, (1.1 million between 18 and 29.)

Because Republican victory margins have been declining in Texas, overcoming the 631,000 margin in 2020 may seem more likely if most of the million-plus youth respond to Bold Democrats and Next Gen campaigns.

Keep your eye on Texas, first the 2022 elections, then the 2024 presidential contest — and check the rise of youth power.

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CHAMBER ENSEMBLE TO PRESENT DIVERSITY

The critically-acclaimed American Chamber Ensemble, celebrating its 56th Anniversary, will present Diversity Through Music – Part 1, a live concert on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 PM at Hofstra University’s Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center on California Avenue in Hempstead. Please note that proof of vaccination will be required for admission to this event.

Works to be performed include Generation of Hope by Eva Wasserman-

The American Chamber Ensemble

Margolis, Dana Wilson’s Pu Em Remu for clarinet and percussion, Bootleg Hoedown by Brian Raphael Nabors, Magnolia for solo piano by Nathaniel Dett, the first movement of Germaine Tailleferre’s Piano Trio, Iman Habibi’s String Quartet and A Strange Magic — String Quartet No. 2 by Judith Lang Zaimont, presented in celebration of the composer’s 75th birthday.

Performers will include violinists Eriko Sato and Deborah Wong, violist

Lois Martin, cellist Chris Finckel, pianist Marilyn Lehman, clarinetist Mindy Dragovich and special guest percussionist James Dragovich.

Tickets at the door – $20 general admission; $15 senior citizen (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra student with ID. For ticket reservations and more information, email info@americanchamberensemle.com.

Directed by Marilyn Lehman, and assisted by Mindy Dragovich, ACE was

founded in 1965 by pianist Blanche Abram and clarinetist Naomi Drucker.

In residence at Hofstra University, the ensemble explores the great chamber music literature for piano, strings, woodwinds and voice and presents performances featuring world-class artists.

ACE consists of the finest freelance musicians in the New York area and has been cited by critics for their superb presentations of chamber masterworks.

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Consult with an attorney free of charge The Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Suffolk Law Services, and the Safe Center LI invite Nassau County residents to register for a free virtual open house in celebration of National

Pro Bono Week. Residents can schedule an appointment with an attorney to obtain law-related information on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 3 – 7 PM. This is a free event, and

interested residents must register to attend. Residents may also request an attorney who speaks a different language if they wish.

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October 1 through the 20th, and residents can register online: https://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc gaP0C1uDTFPr5fYfFpY1Y3 vj-oplL6yzq7AU23caATllP7g/

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State EMS Memorial Ceremony in Albany State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Port Washington) recently attended the 2021 New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony at the Empire State Plaza.

She honored the legacy of fallen first responders and emergency medical service (EMS) workers alongside government officials, family members and current first responders.

“The EMS Memorial Ceremony was a stark reminder of the sacrifice that some brave first responders have made to protect our community,” Sillitti said. “Every day, our local heroes dedicate themselves to keeping our families safe and protecting our homes during emergencies.

I have continuously advocated for these brave men and women, and I’ll always work to secure the resources and benefits they’ve rightfully earned. Our communities are safer because of first responders, so I’ll always stand by them.”

During the ceremony, Sillitti honored Ingrid Sowle, a fallen member of Port Washington Fire Department’s Fire Medic Company #1 who was struck and killed by a drunk driver after responding to an auto accident on Roslyn West Shore Drive on Feb. 19, 1990.

“The ceremony was a beautiful testament to Ingrid Sowle and the hundreds of thousands

of Volunteer Emergency Medical Services First Responders. Ingrid like so many of her fellow volunteers leave their homes to go and help people that they don’t know and tragically, sometimes we don’t return to our families and loved ones,” observed Ed Oldak, the past President of Port Washington Fire Department’s Fire Medic Company #1.

The ceremony also recognized several other first responders and EMS workers across the state who keep their communities safe. Ingrid Sowle’s legacy will never be forgotten alongside the countless other brave men and women who selflessly serve the community, Sillitti noted.

from left to right: Captain Kevin Gately, Ex-President Ed Oldak, NYS Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti, Ex-President Tricia Trapp and EMT Jacks Klein

Town celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month The Town of North Hempstead recently hosted the annual Hispanic Heritage Month on October 5 at the “Yes We Can” Community Center.

Attendees were treated to mariachi singers, a dance performance from Las Guadalupa-

nas of St. Brigid Church, music from Fiesta Tropical Triple M Band, and readings by students from the Westbury Union Free School District.

Food was provided by the Yanira Chicon food truck.

The Town honored Hispan-

ic American individuals who have made a difference in their community including: • Bertha Clara del Carpio Alvaro• COPAY Inc.• Jairo Reyes• Jose Fernando Garcia• Ren Zelaya• Valerie Smith Hispanic Heritage Month

is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15.

September 15 marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, with Mexico’s anniversary

of its independence on September 16.

The North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center is located at 141 Garden Street in Westbury. For more information, please call 311 or visit www.northhempsteadny.gov.

Town to offer 2 youth events at Yes We Can Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Viviana Russell, and the Town Board have announced two fall youth events for children at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury.

“We are always looking to develop fun and engaging programs for residents of all ages in the Town of North Hempstead,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

“This fall, we are proud to offer a book giveaway with the Book Fairies and a basketball clinic in partnership with the Long Island Nets and the Sports and Safety Team from HSS.” “These events provide terrific opportunities to meet new friends and engage with fellow community members,” said Council Member Russell. “The ‘Yes We Can’ Community Center always has exciting and unique

events, with something new virtually every month of the year.”

Book Fairies: The Town will be partnering with the Book Fairies to celebrate their 3 millionth book giveaway. Residents can stop by to pick up a free book at the “Yes We Can” Community Center.

Additionally, they will partner with the Town to provide books for afterschool summer camp

and special events.

Friday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the Yes We Can Community Center (141 Garde Street, Westbury) Basketball Clinic: The Town will be partnering with the Long Island Nets to host a basketball clinic for residents of North Hempstead.

Friday, Oct. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Yes We Can

Community Center (141 Garden Street, Westbury) the clinic for children ages 6-14.

Space is limited. All basketball clinic participants will be required to follow New York State Guidelines for Sports and Recreation. The Town will be reevaluating safety guidelines and safety restrictions are subject to change. Pre-registration is required for the clinic, please visit LongIslandNets.com

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A genius who burned too bright

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ne never knows when you’ll learn something new. This weekend I was held in great expectation as I anticipated the Jasper Johns retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art. I recall his last major retrospective in Manhattan in 1977, seeing all those target paintings, the flags, the numbers, all those luscious cross-hatched canvases lovingly done with encaustic paint. I recall the bronze sculptures of the flashlight, the Ballantine beer cans and the Savarincoffee can with the paint brushes sticking out.

The best was “Painting with two balls,” which prompted a confused and angry response from a museum visitor: “You call this art?”

It was one of those astounding landmark retrospectives, comparable to the Jeff Koons or the Warhol retrospective at the same museum.

But oddly, this show, entitled “Mind/Mirror,” left me cold and oddly disappointed. Perhaps it was because they split the show in two, with half of his pieces being on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and half at the Whitney. The show was advertised as “a blockbuster,” “momentous”, “unprecedented” and “comprehensive.” Maybe the fact that some of his major works like “Watchman,” “Painting with two balls,” “Tango,” or “False Start” were not on display in New York produced this

letdown.

But as I browsed through the catalogue the real reason for the disappointment was revealed. I could see by looking at the dates of each piece that the majority of his greatest works were done over the first 10 years of his career.

From 1954 to 1964 he produced his revolutionary and art shifting canvases including “Target with Four Faces,” “Flag,” “White Flag,” “Fools’ House,” “Watchman,” “Field Painting,” and “Studio.” And when you looked at the dates of his work thereafter, like “Racing Thoughts” from 1984 or “Four Seasons” from 1989 there is a quality of treading water or simply retrieving things he had already done as if he was paying homage to his former lost self.

His Catenary series have interest as does the “Regrets” series done when he was in his 80s, but one could see that his power and his genius clearly burned its brightest for a mere 10 years and was flickering by the time he reached midlife at 35. As an example, his canvas “Racing Thoughts,” done when he was 53, is a rendition of his bathroom wall, including the faucets and his pants hanging from a hook.

His downward arc and the racing pain it must have produced in him reminded me of the line spoken by Dr. Eldon Tyrell in the sci-fi classic “Blade Runner”

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

as he addressed the furious replicant Roy Batty, who was indignant that he was designed with a lifespan of only four years. Just prior to Batty killing him, Dr. Tyrell explained: “The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

And you have burned so very, very brightly.” And with that, the replicant crushed the skull of Dr. Tyrell, his maker. This slow fading of the light is everyone’s fate, including geniuses. Especially geniuses.

Think of Bob Dylan, one of the world’s greatest songwriters. For five years he created some of the most memorable songs of the popular era. Albums like “Bringing It All Back Home” in 1965, “Highway 61 Revisited” in 1965, “Blonde on Blonde” in 1966 and “John Wesley Harding” in 1967. But then came the breakdown and the motorcycle accident and the magic seemed to

fade away. By 1967, with just five years on the international stage, he became a born-again Christian and produced little of note since then.

Or take the Beatles, the band that from 1960 to 1970 rocked the entire world and then suddenly dismantled themselves and said good-bye, good-bye. John Lennon was dead by the age of 40.

How about the luminescent Marilyn Monroe, who was an international star from her very first film in 1950 but was dead 12 years later at the age of 36. Tiger Woods turned pro by the age of 20, and over the next decade won 13 majors, occupied the top spot in world ranking for a total of 545 weeks, earned over $1 billion in that time and won nearly 33 percent of the tournaments he played in. And by the ripe old age of 34 he was so mired in pain, multiple surgeries, drug use and scandals, that it’s a small miracle that he’s still alive.

The moral of this talent is as follows. Our heroes, be they artists, actresses, singers, or athletes, do not live forever and they certainly do not produce their groundbreaking work for very long. Genuine genius seems to last for about five to 10 years. As Dr. Tyrell said, the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

That seems to be the case with Jasper Johns as well. Since about age 70, his most important canvases include Catenary (1998)

and “Regrets” (2013), which are darkly serious meditations on death, dying and disappointment.

His last 20 years of work reminds me of the black-and-white masterpiece “Roma” by Mexican Director Alphonso Cuaron. This film is an homage to his loving nanny, Cleo, his steadfast maid who remained cheerful despite enduring one disappointment after another, including giving birth to a stillborn child.

Maybe the best conclusion to make is that the real geniuses are the ones who manage to endure aging and all of life’s pain and setbacks with a glimmer of a smile and some hope in your heart. And if you look carefully at “Catenary”

by Johns you can see on the farright side of the canvas a checkered harlequin pattern. And weren’t harlequins those zany, nimble comic characters who could look death in the eye and laugh at it?

The painting “Cantenary” done when Japser Johns was nearing 70 shows an artist who is staring death in the face

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Panetta belongs on G.N. Library Board

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his is my first letter submitted to a newspaper after living in Great Neck for over 20 years. I felt compelled to extol the virtues of Donald Panetta, candidate for and nominee by the Great Neck

Library Board of Trustees.

Donald Panetta embodies many talents and accomplishments. His honed intellect and receptiveness enables him to be realistic and rationale in any kind of situation. Don is well

spoken with excellent management skills and innovative ideas. He is a family man, businessman, volunteer — mentoring future Eagle Scouts in their quest for Eagle, activist in community affairs, and coordinator

of his religious congregation events. He is also an avid gardener, fisherman and gourmet chef.

The Library Board of Trustees recognizes his competencies and, as a result, support him as

their nominee. It would be a great addition to the Great Neck Library Board of Trustees if Don was elected.

Eileen Birns Great Neck

Transparency an issue at G.N. Library

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attended an emergency meeting Sunday in New Hyde Park regarding the branches of Lakeville and Parkville, which, fundamentally serve the southern end of the Great Neck Library district and act as their main library. It takes 30 minutes for travel from Parkville to Great Neck Main Branch and library bus service had been discontinued a while ago. At this meeting, it was repeated that the commu-

nity (comprised of young families and seniors) depends upon the Parkville Branch for studying, browsing and the little programming provided.

Lakeville Branch has been closed since August, alleging a failure of the air-conditioning unit. I attended a meeting on Aug. 24, when the purchase of a new unit was approved–-yet the branch remains closed, nearly two months after board authori-

zation. Why? At the Sept. 14, 20 board meeting, a discussion took place calling for postponement of the Parkville renovation for six months. The cabling and data were approved; furniture procurement was approved; shelving purchase was approved; moving and storage of books was approved and now some of the trustees want to wait. Why? This state of affairs, coupled

with the recent report of secret meetings and a derailing of longstanding policies of the Great Neck Library, troubles me. As a firm believer in the transparency duly afforded the taxpayer via Public Officer’s Law, Freedom of Information Law, library bylaws and policy manual, it causes me to consider why the current officers of the GNL would be in public office and not want to or, worse yet, not know they must abide by

these laws. With an annual budget of nearly $10 million, transparency is key for all operations.

I encourage everyone to vote Monday, Oct. 25, at Parkville or Main between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Vote for Dr. Barry Smith and Don Panetta, candidates for all Great Neck Library taxpayers.

Marietta DiCamillo Former President, Great Neck Library

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A game plan for Democrats

Traces It was once a large walled garden.

The mansion is long gone, but the estate is a preserve gone to wild. Inside broken pieces of cement wrapped in vines and weeds litter the ground, saplings have become trees.

Upon entering the traveler will suddenly come across painted sketches on a gray surface that reveal their silence, as if part of an imperfectly preserved language, shapes and color that whisper to you from the shadows, but without the promise of meaning.

Maybe they are like the human remains at Clovis, the impressions preserved at White Sands, pictographs, or the dreams preserved in the dark of Lascaux— footsteps waiting for the promise to return.

I make a note and look for the right light to take a picture so I can show it to you. My being here the only clue.

Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

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here are tens of millions of people like me out there who are sick and tired of listening to former President Trump’s rants of whatever nonsense comes out of his big mouth. And his legion of followers hold on to every word he utters, believing everything that he says. There’s an “I” word for that. It’s IGNORANCE. That lack of knowledge is impossible to overcome.

Forgive them for they know no better. But it’s senators like McConnell, Graham, Cruz and Paul and the rest of their gang who know better, especially with degrees from some of the finest universities that money can buy, but who are simply latching themselves onto Trump’s testicles in order to maintain their power.

In the House, there are 212 Trump followers, including Minority Leader McCarthy. And let’s not forget House member Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of QAnon, who believe in the conspiracy theory that Trump is waging a secret war against elite Satanworshiping pedophiles in government, business and the media. I group them all together because they are not representing their constituents but are simply selling themselves, just like prostitutes do on orders from their pimps.

And we all know who is No. 1 among all the political pimps. On a pure gut level, “WHORE” is a more appropriate label attached to these Republican officeholders.

Based upon the possibility that the Republicans can take over the Senate and House of Representatives in the next election, thus continuing the fall of democracy that Trump initiated, every single Democrat should make it their business to vote in the upcoming elections to stop these traitors from taking over our country. After these power-hungry wannabes are defeated, perhaps then, when things return to normal, can we the people return to our previous lackadaisical ways.

Two other points: During the attack on the Capitol, numerous insurrectionists carried Nazi flags. Can you imagine how their grandfathers would feel considering how they fought against this evil with so many of our good and patriotic people dying. A history lesson for Trump supporters should be a requirement. Hitler achieved his power by becoming a propagandist. The form of his propaganda was inextricable from its content: the fictionalization of a globalized world into simple slogans, to be repeated until the population bought into it and his enemy was exterminated. In simple terms, if you repeat lies often enough, they will be believed.

For example, the insurrectionists claim that the gathering at the Capitol on Jan. 6 was not an attack on democracy but a peaceful and patriotic protest fully supported by Trump. From a factual point of view, the film of the insurrection is available to anyone with

decent eyesight. Yelling out “Hang Pence” could just as easily have meant that all they really wanted to do was to “hang out” with Pence. That’s like yelling out, “Hail to the Chief” defining “Hail” as frozen rain pellets raining down on Trump’s head and knocking some sense into him.

The final point deals with Democrats and others who disagree with Trump. Many are constantly being threatened, some with their lives. I suggest the Democrats organize parties, to be numbered in the thousands, to march, protest and congregate outside of Trump’s Mar Largo estate, and practice the art of free speech in a loud, deafening manner, threatening all who come and go, to and from these premises. Other organized parties should do the same, surrounding the living quarters of such notable Republicans as McConnell, Graham, Cruz, Paul, McCarthy and Taylor Greene. Perhaps carrying a gallows might send a message to these and other Republicans that such is not only a sign for eternal peace but factually could become an accelerant to expedite their journey. An eye for an eye is a principle of justice but based on the current situation, it would be just as appropriate to kick their asses.

“Long live Democracy” and let’s hire the Trump Organization to build a jail to house their leader.

Alvin Goldberg Great Neck

Proposed property purchase, upcoming vote

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ear Community, On Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, the Board of Education is holding a community referendum about the purchase of the Sperry Building located at 2400 Jericho Turnpike.

This building is situated on a 1.5-acre property located directly across the street from our High School and would be used to create an expanded High School Campus.

The Board has created a new webpage to provide residents of the school district with factual information about

this proposed purchase. This webpage can be found at the link below: http://www.mineola.k12.ny.us/BOE/ property_purchase_voter_information On this page, residents can access the following information: 1. The Outreach Newsletter — This newsletter provides an overview of the details associated with the purchase, such as purchase price, location, property details, and a quick overview of the proposal to house our Synergy High School program.

2. Mineola’s Tax Levy and Bond Issue History — This document provides the

history of the District’s tax levy and proposed bond issues going back to the early ’90s.

3. Capital Planning 2021-2026 Presentation- This is a copy of a Board of Education presentation from last March that highlights the history of capital improvements and proposed bonds going back to 1994.

4. Q&A with Dr. Nagler- Later this week, the district will be posting an additional video where I answer questions that I have heard from the Board of Education and the community. This Q&A will

provide additional background on the documents posted above.

The vote is on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

Residents can vote at their local polling center either at Jackson Avenue School or at Meadow Drive between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Residents with questions are invited to email me at mnagler@mineola.k12.ny.us or deputy superintendent, Matt Gaven at mgaven@mineola.k12.ny.us Michael P. Nagler, Ed.D Superintendent, Mineola School District

G.N. Library must continue on new course

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his letter is in response to the letter written by former Great Neck Library trustees conveying their endorsement of candidates in the upcoming Library election.

As a former Library employee, let me say that I am particularly disappointed, no, angry, with the so-called accomplishments rendered upon the public by those former board members. The Main Li-

brary renovation was a disaster from the beginning, with budget overruns, construction overruns, the destruction of the collection, falsehoods and lies, ending in a malfunctioning building, with lawsuits pending to correct the problems. It is five years later and these former board members have nothing to brag about.

The current staffing shortages and reduction of services (try calling Media

or Reference) are a direct result of years of mismanagement by certain former board members. The wonderful staff who muddled through the pandemic and continue to serve us deserves the credit here. Not former board members, and definitely not the candidates they recommend.

I have lived in Great Neck almost my entire life and am raising my son here.

It is time to elect trustees to continue the changes being offered by the more progressive current board members in concert with our new permanent Library director. I urge my fellow residents to vote for Kim Schader and Doug Hwee to help the Library advance into the future.

Karen Hirsch Romero Great Neck

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Mineola Board of Education audit response

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t was more than two years ago, Sept. 5, 2019, that the district was first contacted by the New York State comptroller’s office to kick off a routine audit.

The 12-page audit report was issued by the comptroller’s office a few weeks ago. The finding was that the district had overbudgeted which resulted in an excess in undesignated fund balance.

Newsday reported that we had “amassed unneeded cash surpluses.” We might agree with them if we were talking about Harvard’s $42 Billion endowments, but we are not, we are talking about Mineola.

Let us be perfectly clear – at no time were any public funds unaccounted for, unneeded, or otherwise mismanaged. The Board of Education understands its fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the school district and the taxpayers who fund it.

Our budgeting process is transparent to a degree that no other public budget is.

No mechanism exists for a public school system to run a deficit like many different levels of government can and often do, so our budget is necessarily conservative.

This means we must take great care to ensure adequate funding for our district throughout the fiscal year or risk having to cut programs and staff as we’ve seen in other districts. Education must be done in real-time – you can delay the paving of a road, but you cannot delay or restrict the education of a child.

At the start of the pandemic, school districts around the state were informed by Albany that we may have to endure a 20% cut to state aid.

When you think about it, that’s quite a hostile action to take against children during a pandemic, but one of the things that we were prepared to deal with had we needed to – because we budget conservatively.

The uncertainty around state and federal aid remains to this day and it’s not responsible to build our budget based on unfunded promises, so we don’t.

The undesignated fund (our surplus) at the end of a fiscal year is transferred to capital line items by a public Board resolution for project work to occur during the

following fiscal year.

As is discussed publicly at our noard meetings, this is how we help fund the many capital improvement projects that our students and the larger community benefit from. All the work done throughout the district over the last 12 years has been done without floating a bond.

This plan to reconfigure the district and invest the savings in our schools was debated, voted on, and approved by the public. For those that remember this process, it was a remarkable example of democracy in action. That plan continues to be executed today.

We have not borrowed any money for the vast improvements that are evident throughout our district. All the money went to projects, and none went to interest or other borrowing costs.

Only a local school board, acutely aware of its unique circumstances and an informed public can determine what an appropriate amount and use of its reserves are. That is a practice we go through annually.

Albany cannot do that. In fact, only recently has the state finally committed to fully funding school foundation aid that was promised and established by law 15 years ago. Time will tell whether New York State will follow through on its promise the way the Mineola UFSD does every year.

Reserves are an important part of any budgetary process. In fact, as this audit was getting underway, the governor signed into

law a new provision that allows school districts to set aside monies in a new reserve fund for employer (district) contributions to the Teachers’ Retirement System.

The state did this because of the shortterm volatility of investment returns and the inability of many districts to absorb spikes in their state-mandated contributions. All of this is necessary even after the state’s blending formula is applied. Our board acted immediately to create and fund that reserve with $785K. It is another reason why Mineola maintains a stable levy. Over the last 12 years, our levy was below the county average every year and averaged a predictable and low rate of 1.32% a year, including a 0% levy increase this year.

So, while the state was preparing to criticize our use of reserve funds, they were simultaneously telling us to use them more.

Another tangible benefit of our use of undesignated reserve funds is our favorable bond rating.

This summer, Moody’s assigned Aa3 (Prime-1) to the Mineola UFSD. Moody’s report mentions “Ongoing operating surpluses leading to reserve growth” as a factor in its rating and cautioned that, “a structural imbalance leading to declines in reserves” could lead to a downgrade of the rating. From a practical standpoint, this enabled the district to refinance a bond floated many years ago which will result in a savings of $860K over the next decade.

BOE Members, from L to R: Cheryl Lampasona, Stacey DeCillis, Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion, Ph.D., Patrick Talty, Brian Widman

In addition to the comptroller’s office which audits us from time to time, our budget is audited annually by our internal and external auditors.

Our budget is prepared and presented to the public several times with ample opportunity for questions and comments before being put to a vote. Our Board values its civic outreach; we want our community to be informed.

The public vote alone is more scrutiny than any other budget receives, and we are very proud that over the last 8 years, the district has averaged a 75% pass margin for our annual budgets. Would the town or county or state or federal budget when subjected to the same level of scrutiny pass a public vote with the same margin?

Would those budgets even pass with a simple majority?

So, we find the comptroller’s report to be both pedantic and myopic. It’s important to note that during the district’s exit conference with the comptroller’s office, the auditors acknowledged that they were unaware of the cost and time advantages of funding projects with available undesignated reserves.

We find it regretful that they chose not to include that fact in their final report.

A common refrain in public spending is “How are you going to pay for it?” We answer that question each year as we effectively develop and manage our budget. It is a process that takes an inclusive approach and considers the needs of many diverse stakeholders.

By comparison, the audit report fails to see the bigger picture and sadly attempts to undermine the good work of this Board and our administration as we continue to pursue our district’s mission on behalf of our children.

The Members of the Mineola Board of Education Margaret Ballantyne-Mannion, Ph.D., President, Mineola Patrick Talty, Vice President, Mineola Brian Widman, Trustee, Roslyn Heights Cheryl Lampasona, Trustee, Mineola Stacey DeCillis, Trustee, Albertson

Fishkind offers new ideas to town council

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epresentation by our local elected officials can be characterized as people oriented and imbued with energy, passion and compassion.

Councilwoman Lee Seeman, in North Hempstead’s 5th District, which includes areas in Great Neck, New Hyde Park and Floral Park, has demonstrated strong leadership. She has devoted her energy, passion and compassion to support our community as a local leader and elected official by the most honorable and advantageous means since the mid 70s While we regret Councilwoman Seeman’s retirement, the Town Council’s 5th District is fortunate to consider the candida-

cy of Peter Fishkind. The Fishkind candidacy can also be characterized by an individual with energy, passion, compassion, pouring new blood and ideas for his future constituency.

Judging by his credentials, Peter Fishkind has had a varied career and participated in numerous activities to make the world a better place. Even as a law student at the University of Pennsylvania, he demonstrated a strong sense of “reaching out” to others on issues that matter. He was elected president of the Penn Law Council of Student Representatives, elected a class officer, a co-funder and co-president of Penn Law School’s Stu-

dents for Israel and executive director of its Street Law Pro Bono Project.

He has held memberships in a number of local community organizations, served in leadership roles in prominent national Jewish-American non-profit groups, and has addressed important community issues through writing articles in our local papers.

After graduation from law school, his experience includes being a litigator at a leading New York law firm where he represented both corporate and individual clients in commercial litigation disputes and also took on a variety of different pro bono cases.

It is admirable to learn that Peter Fish-

kind has willingly focused his sights on the public sector. My assessment is given Peter’s past demonstrations of his concern for his fellow human beings, his election to the North Hempstead Town Council will be a valuable asset.

Please join me in electing Peter Fishkind as the Democratic candidate to the 5th District of Nassau County’s Town of North Hempstead. He deserves our support and will in turn support each and every constituent upon his election.

Lois A. Schaffer Great Neck

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Kaminsky the right choice for county DA

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here was a recent letter in The Great Neck News supporting current state Sen. Todd Kaminsky for Nassau County District Attorney mainly because he is a Democrat. However, Sen. Kaminsky has my vote because quite simply, he is the best candidate.

Due to longstanding ties to the South Shore of Long Island, I first met Senator

Kaminsky when he was a state Assembly member. I later volunteered for his special election campaign for state Senate in 2016, because I was drawn to his innate sense of decency and fairness, and liked his strong record of fighting corruption as a former federal prosecutor.

As a state Senator, Kaminsky has had broad support amongst varied constituen-

cies in his district. For those on the North Shore who are unfamiliar with his work, please look beyond provocative, inaccurate headlines in opposition mailers (in the 2016 race, Kaminsky was depicted by the other side as being ready and willing to do the bidding of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, whom I recall him saying that he had barely even interacted with at that

point), do the research, and focus on the candidate himself.

Vote Todd Kaminsky for Nassau District Attorney on Tuesday, Nov. 2, not because of political party, but because he is the right person for the job.

Susan Carroll Great Neck

Ex-G.N. library trustees just can’t let go

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his newspaper has recently posted several letters from ex-trustees of the Great Neck Library, making some very troubling accusations about current board members.

Even more troubling is the fact that these people who have supposedly retired from their positions do not seem to be able to let go and allow the current trustees to function without attempting to undermine them at every turn.

It is disheartening to see this kind of smear campaign in our town, and disappointing to see this newspaper continue

to print these unfounded rumors.

I applaud the efforts of the newer trustees on the board, including the reinstatement of the former library director and re-connecting the Great Neck Library with the Nassau InterLibrary System.

These ex-trustees didn’t think it was important for our library to be connected to the rest of Long Island, among other things. I am hopeful that with the elimination of the nominating committee and the election of new trustees, the library will continue to serve the needs of the community and provide innovative pro-

gramming for all ages.

It is important that people vote yes for Proposition #1 — ELIMINATE THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. No other local election has a nominating committee. When people run for park commissioner or school board member, even for a local village mayor, they get signatures on a petition and they are qualified to run.

It is a fair and democratic way to run an election. The very existence of a “nominating committee” simply allows these ex-board members to continue to

function in the background, hand-picking their favorite candidates who they know will continue to implement their policies. This is unfair and frankly, it’s cronyism.

VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION #1 — ELIMINATE THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE.Vote Doug Hwee and Kim Schader for library trustees.

It’s time for new ideas and new representation at the Great Neck Library!

Nina K. Gordon Great Neck

Correcting the record on taxation in Nassau

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suppose I should be used to people “talking their own book,” but when it comes to public policy, we should be taking facts seriously. Mr. George Marlin made this comment in his piece about Laura Curran’s administration: “Thanks to Republican federal tax cuts and the subsequent roaring economy, Nassau’s operating deficits, based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, began to decline.”

Note the implied ipso facto. Deficits can indeed shrink thanks to rising revenues. But there are two problems here. The first is that revenues always go up, provided we’re not in recession. This is a rubric used by the GOP to claim that cutting taxes raises revenue, the intellectual equivalent of claiming you

can more easily cover your mortgage if your just cut your income in half.

Strangely absent from Mr. Marlin’s analysis would be the “crushing effect” of the reduction of the SALT cap to a mere $10,000.

In a county where the median property tax is over $14,800. How odd.

The second problem is that tax cuts have turned out to be an ineffective economic stimulus tool, especially in the way Republicans structure them. The benefits always accrue mostly to top wage earners and asset holders.

The fact is Mr. Trump inherited a wellfunctioning economy and merely coasted on nine years of economic momentum built on the back of his predecessor. Job creation actually slowed by 150,000 a month almost

Thin line: top marginal tax rate. Bold line: Fed Funds Rate. 1979 to 1985

immediately upon his taking the oath, and Mr. Trump never exceeded Mr. Obama’s economic performance on any metric.

Yes, I know that unemployment rates dropped to very low levels, but this is kind of like me taking the baton from Usain Bolt with 10 meters to go in a marathon and claiming the gold medal for myself.

It has been an article of faith among Republicans that tax cuts spur economic growth, but the empirical evidence shows that they haven’t really moved the needle much. The myth began in Reagan’s time, when Kemp-Roth was passed in 1981.

There were numerous other changes in taxation made throughout Reagan’s two terms, many a furious attempt to cover for the massive deficits experienced under his

administration, but just as a car salesman talks monthly payments, Republicans talk marginal tax brackets to sell people on the policy.

The results on the ground are sometimes disastrous. The final straw was the Tax Reform Act of 1986, where the top bracket was dropped to an ultra low 28 percent. The result was a ruinous cratering of the real estate market, the economy tipping into recession, leading to the “It’s the economy, stupid” phase of American electoral politics.

After this experiment, the top bracket was raised to 39.6 percent, which endured throughout perhaps the best economy of our lifetimes, and a federal surplus. We actually stopped issuing 30-year Treasury paper. There was no need to fund government operations through the debt markets on the scale we had known for decades.

But even so, when it comes to taxation, remember one thing: it’s mostly about DISTRIBUTION, not revenue or the economy.

It’s about who gets to keep what. And on that score, both the federal government and the county have failed miserably.

Aside from all this, the words “discipline” and “Nassau” don’t belong in the same sentence.

So, what created the tax cut myth under Reagan? Well, if you lower the Fed Funds rate by over 1000 basis points at the very same time you enact a “tax cut,” you too, can be declared a one-man economic wonder!

As with Mr. Marlin’s statement, a case of “Post hoc, ergo propter hoc.”

Donald Davret Roslyn

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READERS WRITE

Pusateri would be tenacious on town council

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uring my tenure as chairperson of special education for the Herricks School District, I had the pleasure of meeting Christine Pusateri.

As the parent of a child with special needs, she not only advocated for her son to receive the services that ensured his growth

and development, but she volunteered as a member of our district’s Special Education Parent Teacher Association to advocate for the parents and their children with disabilities within our district.

Her knowledge as a speech pathologist helped guide other parents to understanding

their children’s needs and the services available to them.

Her willingness to give her time and expertise to others has always been remarkable to me. My respect for her professionalism and her compassion has led to the development of a cherished friendship.

I believe Christine Pusateri would make an outstanding town council member. Her intelligence, integrity, and tenacity will serve our community well.

Jeannette Baxter Herricks

Why you should vote for Peter Fishkind

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y name is Dan Levy and I have been the mayor of our Village of Saddle Rock for the last decade. In my capacity as mayor, I have had the pleasure of being able to closely work with our village’s leadership and serve our community.

In doing so, I know just how important it is for us to have friends at every level of government. This year we have the opportunity to vote for Peter Fishkind for North Hempstead Town Council.

Peter has spent time in our community, understands the issues that are most important to us, and is ready to support us as a representative in the 5th District following the decision of our beloved Lee Seeman to not seek re-election.

With our support, he will be one of our key local representatives where, regardless of political party, we need an accessible representative who is responsive to the interests we have throughout the broader Great Neck area and across the

Town of North Hempstead.

Peter is so passionate about our community that he left his job as an attorney at a large international law firm to run for Town Council.

In addition to his professional career, Peter has been involved with a variety of local community groups as well as holding several leadership roles in various American Jewish and Pro-Israel organizations.

I can’t think of a more qualified indi-

vidual to run for Town Council.

With that being said, I am endorsing Peter Fishkind for Town Council in North Hempstead’s Fifth District.

Help us build a brighter future for our fifth district— vote Peter Fishkind for Town Council, whether it be via absentee ballot, early voting, or on Tuesday, Nov. 2and tell your friends to do the same.

Dan Levy, M.D. Great Neck

Air train down, 1 more Cuomo project to go

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avid defeated Goliath (Cuomo and all his pay-to-play special interest people such as consultants construction contractors and unions who sent him campaign contributions hoping for a piece of the $2 billion LaGuardia Air Train project) which Gov. Kathy Hochul has put on hold.

Since Cuomo failed to deliver, will they now ask Cuomo for refunds from the $18 million campaign reelection fund that he no longer needs?

In our new COVID-19 world, airlines, the Port Authority, NYC Transit subway and bus, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads all have to re-evaluate anticipated future ridership growth projections.

Who has seen the updated anticipated ridership figures for the LaGuardia Air Train? Was there really going to be 9,000 daily riders? Is there an independent costbenefit analysis to justify the cost of this project? Who would first travel to a local LIRR Station, wait for a train, change at Jamaica, then again at Woodside for a Port Washington train to Mets Willets Point to reach the Air Train?

Most would drive, take a car service, Uber or taxi, which would be faster and more convenient.

Hochul should also cancel Cuomo’s proposed Penn Station “Empire Station Complex” managed by the Empire State Development Corporation. It faces many

financial, legal and operational conflicts and issues.

This $16 billion project, just like the Port Authority $10 billion new 42nd Street Manhattan bus Terminal, is both counting on the sale of air rights as a source for billions to help defray construction costs.

There is a glut of surplus office space in Hudson Yards and other Manhattan neighborhoods Both projects are located on the west side of midtown Manhattan only eight blocks apart. They will be competing against each other for tenants.

If the air rights sale generates less than anticipated revenue, the shortfall could be billions. This deficit will have to

be made up by ESDC — the project sponsor.

They will look toward the states of New York and New Jersey, the MTA and New Jersey Transit for a bailout.

This means higher MTA and Port Authority bridge tolls, fare increases for NJ Transit, LIRR and NYC Transit subway riders along with other tax increases and user fees.

Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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N.E. exodus gives Georgia curb appeal

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ust got back last week from a business trip to Georgia and was happy and thrilled with the price of land and of homes in various geographic regions.

The business and construction atmosphere in many counties is quite amazing as the inventory of new homes keeps getting snatched up and sold, while the demand increases and is eliminating them as fast as they’re being built.

I haven’t seen as many commercial, retail and office malls being built anywhere or the sheer and massive onslaught in the relocation of families and individuals coming down to Georgia from other more costly states. The landscape from 6-12 months ago for new businesses, expanded highways, bridges, etc. had been so radically changed, one would have thought that it was the discovery of a new Gold Mine. (FYI, gold was discovered in Georgia back in 1829, 13 years before the “California Gold Rush”).

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, according to a Dec. 1, 2020, article by David Allison, in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, 284,541 people

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(fifth fastest-growing state) have moved to Georgia in 2019, and more and more people are transitioning from the more populated states of NY, NJ, CT and Pa., especially families, who have been relocating here to stake their claim!

Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated and increased the pace of families and individuals exiting the larger cities and towns, where the infection rate was “off the wall.” Most will not be moving back to their original states but will have built a new career, roots in their communities, and a different and more conducive lifestyle.

In just a six-day period I met a multitude of families, couples and individuals who had relocated from the tristate areas of NY, NJ, CT, as well as Pa. and other states The No. 1 reasons for their move were real estate and income taxes, and the overall cost of living e.g., food and energy/heating, which unfortunately is not considered in our inflation rate, supposedly due to its volatility.

The price of gasoline back in 2019-2020 was at least $1.20 less, and I don’t think it will

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go back to that lower price and food costs were considerably lower, too.

Currently, what we are told and read online or in papers is that our inflation rate is 5.39 percent. But when you factor in food and energy, I calculate our inflation rate is 13-14 percent or possibly higher. Invariably inflation could go higher this winter as the cost for natural gas and possibly gasoline will be much higher.

Many had previously cashed in their high-priced homes (or didn’t renew their leases or left their families’ domiciles) to seek out towns in counties where one could purchase a

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very nice home or a McMansion (or much less costly rentals from $2,300-$2,900 for a 3-4 bedroom newer home for a lot more space) for less than a 1/3 of what it is costing up North and have and enjoy a lifestyle almost like a king or queen. I found 5.78 acres for $540,000, in and around an upscale community where homes were selling for $650,000-$750,000 on 90 X 100 lots.

After some careful research and inquiries, we calculated that approximately 8-10 homes plus at a minimum could be constructed. The ROI would be quite phenomenal as price points continue to escalate in the area and it is apparent that the inventory is still extremely low, accounting for the continued increases in prices, which in my professional opinion will continue over the next few years. However, interest rates will be the key factor as well as material costs in determining the health of the markets and could be a plus or a minus in the future as to whether they will thrive, stabilize to a more normal situation in sales and prices or slow down, enabling our tight inventory to replenish

itself and increase slowly over time.

Moreover, the large multinational companies as well as the smaller operations attitudes and psychology about the future market will have an effect on their submission and filing of new permits and applications to build. In turn, it will also have a major effect on inventory, future prices, and the time it will take to sell homes, too. However, it is apparent that the ongoing construction boom in Georgia will not be easing any time soon, as more and of our population moves not only Down South but also West to other less known, less crowded, more cost-effective places to live, where one will not be choked by their mortgage and taxes and where there will be a better, more conducive and rewarding lifestyles and considerably less stress, living from paycheck to paycheck.

The future looks very bright for those relocating, but could be brighter if our New York state government with some assistance from our other neighboring states got together, sat down in a non-partisan fashion, and figured out how to compete with the lower-cost states in keeping our population, especially the millennials and Generation Zs planted in reducing the brain drain that has been occurring for the past 35 years.

Oh, I forgot working together has been a difficult situation. But there is always a possibility and hope for the future that our politicians and some statesmen/women will wake up and smell the coffee.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years ofexperience in the Real Estate industry and has earneddesignations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) andalso as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S).For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, a value analysis of yourhome, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he canbe reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email:Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.

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1685 New Hyde Park Drive, New Hyde Park 964 Hillside Blvd., New Hyde Park 5 bd, 3 ba, Sold On: 7/26/21, Sold Price: $970,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park

3 bd, 1 ba Sold On: 7/26/21, Sold Price: $658,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park

986 N 7th Street, New Hyde Park

37 Daley Street, New Hyde Park

4 bd, 3 ba, 2,043 sqft, Sold On: 7/29/21, Sold Price: $810,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park

5 bd, 4 ba, 2,523 sqft, Sold On: 7/28/21, Sold Price: $1,172,500 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

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Manhasset school district hacked Officials confirm sensitive information was posted to dark web by ‘malicious actors’

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Sensitive information including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers from the Manhasset school district was published to the dark web by hackers who attempted to extort funds from the district, officials said in a letter to residents on Monday.

District officials said that hackers, who caused a network shutdown in September, attempted to get the district to pay a ransom to not post the information. The district, officials said, did not pay the undisclosed ransom amount since they were able to restore the computer system from backup files.

Acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi said during an Oct. 7 Board of Education meeting that ransomware was discovered in the district’s system. District officials warned those affected to monitor their finances and credit reports.

Efforts to reach district officials for further comment were unavailing.

More than a month after the district’s computer network disruption, Passi confirmed at the board meeting that a “malicious actor” claimed to have stolen data from the district and the investigation was ongoing. He said the district was able to restore data from backup systems and “significant progress” has been made in the investigation.

“Our district is the victim of a criminal act and we’ll continue to work with law enforcement and our experts and see this matter through to completion,” Passi said.

“We continue to take data security and privacy very seri-

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Manhasset’s network disruption investigation remains ongoing, according to acting Superintendent Gaurav Passi. ously.”

On Sept. 14, Passi sent an email to the school district saying that its email system and online instructional technology had been disrupted. An investigation was

launched after officials were notified and IT professionals began to work on seeing which systems in the network were specifically impacted, he said.

Passi said that there has been an increase in ransomware attacks and cybersecurity breaches in a variety of other industries aside from school districts in recent years.

He touted the teachers for being able to once again adapt to circumstances and prioritize educating the district’s students.

“The network disruption has caused very challenging circumstances for both our teachers and our students,” Passi said. “Once again our teachers have been asked to step outside their comfort zones to stretch and reimagine themselves as they tend to the needs of our students each and every day.”

Teachers were able to access their files and retrieve lesson plans on Oct. 8, Passi said. Last month, the Board of Education received $1,500 from the Manhasset Tower Foundation to rent 50 internet hot spots as IT professionals repaired the district’s computer network.

When asked by a resident for specifics on what information was allegedly stolen from the system, Passi said he was unable to go into detail due to the ongoing investigation. He said the district would take any necessary measures to rectify the issue as quickly and safely as possible.

“We want the community to be assured the district will comply with all applicable notification requirements to those who may be affected and will include further guidance in those notifications,” Passi said.

Curran touts Nassau’s financial state Continued from Page 2 said. “What they do is find fraud, where contractors in the county breach their contracts or where the county’s money is being wasted, which is what I’ve done in my career as a business attorney.”

Another forum was between candidates for Town Board in the 5th District, which includes North New Hyde Park, Garden City Park and Floral Park, among other municipalities. It is currently represented by retiring Councilwoman Lee Seeman.

Running for the seat are Peter Fishkind, a Democrat, and David Adhami, a Republican.

Both men are practicing attorneys who grew up in the town and have remained while starting their careers. The

candidates each have a focus on making town operations smoother and expediting them for constituents and businesses.

Fishkind, a Roslyn Heights native, said he wants to increase accessibility and present himself to residents as a councilman who is both reliable and available to solve issues.

Adhami, from Great Neck, said he aims to hold governments accountable the same way he expects constituents to hold him, something he said he has ample experience doing in his professional life.

The candidates largely disagreed over their stance on marijuana. Neither candidate, if elected, would have a vote in the town’s decision to allow retail marijuana before the Dec. 31 deadline. Adhami said he would vote

Weinstock files suit against D’Arrigo Continued from Page 12 tation and $250,000 is requested for D’Arrigo’s emotional distress, according to court filings.

Schwartz also called for the complaint to be dismissed under the AntiSLAPP law and an additional $1 million in punitive damages be awarded to all of the defendants “jointly and severally,” according to court filings.

“Weinstock has filed suit with only two purposes in mind, first to get publicity for himself, second, to attempt to derail ... D’Arrigo’s candidacy, now accusing her of attempting to expose him to COVID-19, and again repeating his baseless allegations of antisemitism in a district

which has a sizable number of Jewish voters,” Schwartz said in a counterclaim.

D’Arrigo and Sauberman filed a lawsuit against Weinstock last year in an attempt to disqualify “fraudulent” and “out-of-district” petition signatures.

Legal challenges were also filed

by Johnson against D’Arrigo, something, she claimed, was a mistake.

D’Arrigo said there was a “miscommunication” with the campaign staff and that her intention was to challenge the petitions of Weinstock and Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Glen Cove who was re-elected to the congressional seat.

Last year D’Arrigo said the pan-

demic caused by the novel coronavirus “became serious very quickly” and caused the “miscommunication.”

According to court filings, Sauberman mailed a copy of general objections to Weinstock’s petitions to his home, while Johnson did not.

Johnson took no further actions relating to Weinstock’s campaign after March 24, 2020, according to court filings.

Weinstock sought to quash the suit by invoking a state law which states it is illegal to serve legal papers to an observant Jew on the sabbath or Shabbat. According to state law, people who deliberately serve observant Jews with legal papers on Saturdays can be charged with a misde-

against opting in to the retail sale of cannabis in the town, saying he was concerned that it was targeted to minors.

He suggested that Fishkind was dodging the question.

Fishkind responded that he has been to every Town Board meeting regarding cannabis and has not come to a conclusion.

“My position is that we don’t have an opportunity to vote on this,” Fishkind said. “I’m still learning about the issue and I’m going to meetings to do so.”

Tuesday night was the second “Meet the Candidates Night” hosted by the Lakeville Estates Civic Association.

On Oct. 5, candidates for Town of North Hempstead supervisor, clerk and Town Board in the 3rd District spoke to residents.

meanor. An appellate court in Albany ultimately dismissed the lawsuit, saying it was filed one day late.

Schwartz, who also represented D’Arrigo last year, told the Jerusalem Post in April 2020 that Weinstock is a “nonobservant Jew and a BS artist.”

After the courts ruled in Weinstock’s favor, he confirmed that he wrote down some names of residents who expressed their support but did not want to “touch my pen or get too close to my clipboard” for health and safety reasons.

“When this happened, I wrote down the person’s name, and their address, and I included a note at the bottom of the page, describing the interaction,” Weinstock said.

Weinstock is a former sex-crimes prosecutor and a rescue worker in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. D’Arrigo calls herself as a progressive Democrat who hails from Port Washington. She is a community activist and said she served as the campaign manager for former state Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso in 2018.

D’Arrigo is currently campaigning for the congressional seat held by Suozzi. The 3rd Congressional District includes Manhasset, Roslyn, Port Washington, Great Neck and Floral Park, among other areas.

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Abelove touts need for transparency tracts have made political donations.

“My grandfather always told me ‘light gone downhill under Clavin and he will is the best disinfectant’ so what can I do,” seek to bring back practices from Gillen’s the candidate said. “I can make it public term. so taxpayers see who’s getting bids and He said he would set up a grading were they the best fit? We are the largest system for roads in need of repair, put town in America and we should be run town contracts online and disclose if the owners of companies that receive con- like the largest town in America.”

Abelove also revealed that based Continued from Page 2

On Nov. 2, when residents go to the voting booths, Abelove said, he wants them to know he believes he is the candidate who will bring his personal experiences into town government and work on his last public filings, which totaled toward a better Hempstead. around $140,000, his campaign has “I have been fighting in the court sysraised the most money for a first-time po- tem for equality and fairness my entire litical challenger at the town level. life and I’m excited to bring that energy,” “We’re all people that are boots on the Abelove said. “I believe once I’m elected, ground, community activists and have the we’re going to make a lot of improvepublic first,” Abelove said. “We’re going to ments in the town and it’s going to be bring a whole new energy and way of do- very exciting to work hard with the community and bring those changes.” ing business to the town government.”

G.N. Library F.P., Belmont Park. dispute resolved election on Monday Continued from Page 1

Continued from Page 3 munity that has entrusted us with this task,” Smith said. “I will seek to promote a better relationship between the director, the administrative staff, the library staff and the Board of Trustees. I believe that as a community we deserve it to each other for us all to work together for common goals.”

Hwee, who is employed by the Williston Park Department of Public Works, said he wants to “assure fiscal responsibility and better transparency with public and private funds” if elected. He said he would push to expand the library’s STEM lab and increase arts and crafts programs for children.

Hwee, a former library trustee, was removed from his position following a vote by the rest of the board in 2017 for undisclosed reasons.

For the Nominating Committee positions, Kate Berman is being challenged by independent candidate Sara Rivka Khodadaian, a preschool teacher’s assistant, for the seat currently held by William Gens. Josie Pizer, an education consultant, is running unopposed for Francine Ferrante Krupski’s post. Gens and Krupski are also retiring.

In addition to the slate of candidates, there is a proposal to amend the library by-laws to eliminate the Nominating Committee. Advocates of this change want to shift the selection of trustee candidates from the panel to the community.

For residents who live north of Northern Boulevard, in-person voting will take place on Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Main Library located at 159 Bayview Ave. For residents who live south of Northern Boulevard, voting will take place at the same time at the Parkville Branch at 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park.

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years, and that the school be allowed an easement in parts of the preserved area for class use.

In his letter, Fitzgerald wrote that the village “was recently informed by ESD that it had confirmed the Triangle would be completely fenced in so as to prevent access from the North Lot.” Despite assurances from developers, Fitzgerald said,

construction at “the Triangle” continued, and Kaplan had to intercede again. She was able to have New York’s Franchise Oversight Board issue a notice to developers saying the parcel is owned by the state and the New York Racing Authority. The directive ended further activity on the parcel, Fitzgerald said.

Plans for the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project were revealed during the later half of 2017. The UBS Arena broke

ground in September 2019 and construction resumed in May after a delay due to COVID-19. The Islanders’ home opener is set for Nov. 20.

In the past, Floral Park officials have complained that the Belmont Park project failed to take local concerns into account.

Floral Park filed a lawsuit in September 2019 asking a judge to overturn all approvals, stop construction on the site and restart the environ-

mental review process, citing a “flawed” public bidding process and “inadequate” environmental review, according to documents. A state Supreme Court justice dismissed the suit in May 2020.

Once the UBS Arena is open, the redevelopment plan will continue with construction of a parking garage along Hempstead Turnpike and of the new Elmont LIRR station.

Durst sentenced to life in prison Continued from Page 1 to Durst after he was convicted of firstdegree murder in September, according to multiple reports. Durst was required to be sentenced to life in prison without any chance of parole under California law.

DeGuerin said he plans to appeal, according to multiple reports. Efforts to reach DeGuerin or officials for comment were unavailing.

Berman, a journalist, was found dead in 2000 on Christmas Eve, lying in a pool of blood after being shot in the back of the head in her Los Angeles home.

Prosecutors claimed Durst first murdered McCormack – his first wife and a New Hyde Park resident – who was looking to divorce him, then later shot Berman to cover his tracks.

McCormack disappeared on Jan. 31, 1982; her body was never found. Thirtysix years after her disappearance, McCormack was declared dead by a Manhattan court in 2017. Earlier this year, the Westchester County district attorney’s office reopened the cold case involving McCormack’s disappearance.

“Not a single day goes by that we do not think about our beautiful, smart and kind sister Kathleen,” the McCormack family said in a statement to News12 last month. “Today, more than ever before, it is clear that she was murdered by Robert Durst in Westchester County. The justice system in Los Angeles has finally served the Berman family. It is now time for Westchester to do the same for the McCormack family and charge Durst for

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Robert Durst (right), the ex-husband of New Hyde Park native Kathleen McCormack (left) was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his longtime friend, Susan Berman, last Thursday. the murder of his wife, Kathie, which occurred almost forty years ago.”

Efforts to reach a family member for comment were unavailing.

Durst was acquitted in the 2001 slaying of Morris Black, his elderly neighbor in Galveston, Texas, whose body was dismembered with an ax and bone saw.

Prosecutors have tied the Black murder to alleged attempts by Durst to cover his

tracks.

At the conclusion of the HBO true crime series “The Jinx” by filmmaker Andrew Jarecki, Durst, upon being confronted with new evidence in the murder of Berman, mutters to himself in the bathroom.

On a recording picked up by a live microphone, he said, “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.”

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Continued from Page 18 What book would that be? “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” — an antisemitic text contending there was a Jewish plan for global domination?

The bill, which went into effect in September, requires that if any social issues are discussed, they should offer various viewpoints “without giving deference to any one perspective.”

After a swift national backlash, the school district superintendent apologized stating: “There are not two sides of the Holocaust” and “we also understand this bill does not require an opposing viewpoint on historical facts.” Yet, isn’t the premise of MAGA culture that facts don’t matter?

One Texas state senator, Beverly Powell, tweeted, “Already, we are seeing the impact of a vague and unnecessary bill that leaves teachers and administrators confused and afraid to teach the history

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of the Holocaust or the Civil War without teaching ‘both sides.’ ” Aunt Rose is now in her early 90s.

She settled in Texas only five years after the concentration camps were liberated in Eastern Europe and her three brothers returned home from the war.

Auschwitz was liberated in January 1945, with hundreds of sick and exhausted prisoners left behind by the Germans during their swift retreat from the camp.

Also left behind were victims’ belongings including 348,820 men’s suits, 836,255 women’s coats, and tens of thousands of pairs of shoes. The liberation of Buchenwald, Bergen-Belson and the rest of the camps followed Auschwitz.

Wherever possible, the retreating Germans attempted to demolish the camps in an effort to conceal evidence of mass murder. Seventy-six years later, Texas has picked up where they left off.

Thanks for the memories.

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Continued from Page 20 What does her challenger, Republican Bruce Blakeman, offer? Only the same, tired, sad tropes about taxes too high and the reassessment being unfair (without evidence). No actual solution to any problem or issue facing Nassau County.

Another important consideration is the next County Executive will have ultimate power in deciding the redistricting map for the next 10 years.

The Republican legislative majority has demonstrated its propensity to not only perpetuate an 11-8 majority despite having fewer registered voters than Democrats, but with Blakeman as county executive

could even go for a 13-6 super-majority for the next 10 years. But Curran as Executive could veto the Republican map and force fairer redistricting.

Laura Curran has been the major force pushing Nassau County in the right direction – on climate, on community policing, on downtown revitalization and infrastructure, sustainable economic development, and most significantly, on public health.

She has been responsible and responsive, showing energy and resourcefulness and genuine interest in doing her best for the people. In the best sense, she has proved herself a public servant, rather than a politician. Curran has earned reelection.

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EOE

Deputy Village Clerk Treasurer/Court Clerk, Great Neck, NY

Seeking an administrator with strong computer skills to work for a local municipality.

Able to work independently and in a team environment. Position requires high interaction with the public. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Municipal experience and bookkeeping a +, Candidates with verifiable, administrative/clerical experience will be considered.

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• Job Type: Full-time • Pay: $45,000-$50,000 per year • Work hrs: 7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

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GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY YARD SALE Friday 10/22 & Saturday 10/23 9am to 3pm 113 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Pristine designer men’s clothing & accessories XL, 44 long, winter coats, golf, home decor, luggage, vintage linens, women’s fur coat, bric-a-brac, Christmas, etc.

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▼ EMPLOYMENT, REAL ESTATE, SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Garden City Police Department is currently seeking Part-Time School Crossing Guards BENEFITS:

1. Eight (8) Paid Holidays per school year.

2. Optional membership in NYS Retirement System.

3. Two (2) sessions per day; one (1) hour in the morning, one (1) hour in the afternoon.

4. Uniforms and cleaning provided.

All interested candidates may obtain an application online at: https://gardencitypolice.net/forms-and-applications or by visiting: Garden City Police Department 349 Stewart Avenue Garden City,New York 11530

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“We’re number one for a reason,” Curran said, touting the resources and information the county has provided to residents. “We’re doing great and we’re not done yet.”

Blakeman criticized the county for a “slow” rollout of vaccination efforts and lauded the work he was a part of in the town.

“We decided right away we needed to buy a mobile vaccination van, we needed to bring the vaccinations to the people,” he said. “We were proactive, we got on it right away, we didn’t wait to see what was going to happen.”

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vaccinated.

In terms of public safety, Curran, who has received endorsements from two county police unions, touted Nassau’s efforts in keeping residents safe and referred to a U.S. News & World Report story deeming it the safest county in America for the second year in a row.

Blakeman said the publication only took the “spoonfed” statistics from the county and said they were not reflective of what

really happened over the past year, due to the pandemic.

Curran, 53 previously served as a member of the Baldwin Board of Education before serving as a county legislator until 2017, when she was elected as county executive.

Blakeman, 65, also served as commissioner of the Port Authority and the Town of Hempstead’s deputy supervisor under former Supervisor Laura Gillen.

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Hempstead allocates $135K to Girl Scouts Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, along with the entire Hempstead Town Board, authorized a $135,000 grant for Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. for the purchase reimbursement and utilization of a vehicle to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) programming in a mobile format.

The grant will transform the Girl Scout outreach system to ensure girls in communities affected by COVID have access to unique, outdoor, STEM, life skills and leadership activities and a network of support that will benefit their self-esteem and mental health, as well as mitigate learning loss incurred by the pandemic.

After this year, families may be facing limited time, means of transportation, finances and access to technology; some might face language or cultural barriers.

The unit will minimize external factors that may be preventing girls from joining the organization’s activi-

ties by bringing resources and staff members closer to the girls and their families in their communities.

The Town of Hempstead and Girl Scouts of Nassau County will accomplish this mission with the collaboration of Hempstead Ford Lincoln and Valley Van who provided the van and Bolla Oil who will be donating a year of gas for the mobile unit.

“Thank you to Senator Schumer, for securing the extension of last year’s CARES Act funding that made this and a series of other impactful initiatives possible,” said Clavin. “This initiative by Girl Scouts is a smart and creative way to increase outreach in communities affected by COVID so every girl can have equal access to STEM opportunities. These opportunities not only empower them to explore new horizons but also improve their mental health. I join my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board in support of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s project and all of the organization’s work in the community.”

Herricks Middle School third best on L.I. In new ranking results announced by U.S. News & World Report, Herricks Middle School placed among the top middle schools in New York State at No. 29 and is No. 3 out of those from Long Island. The building’s reading and math performance data was described as “Well Above Expectation” by the publication.

The lists for best preschools, elementary schools

and middle schools are new developments introduced

by U.S. News & World Report this year. U.S. News & World Report analyzed 102,610 pre-K, elementary and middle schools to form lists for each level.

The full overview is available at https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-york/herricks-middleschool-263702.

Hillside honors Hispanic heritage

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NEW HYDE PARK-GARDEN CITY PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hillside Grade School third-graders (from L to R) Gianna Ramos, Jackson Middlebrook and Keran Benoy, are pictured with their Bomba and Plena music instruments in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Hillside Grade School students have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in their music classes.

Second graders learned the Mexican song, “Colas,” and practiced zapateado dance steps. Third and fourth grade students learned about Plena music from Puerto Rico, studying special Plena rhythms on percussion instruments.

They also spent time in class comparing and contrasting Plena music with Puerto Rico’s other music style, Bomba.

Classroom lessons inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month support the district’s goal to “ensure a focus on inclusive and culturally proficient practices that improve learning and school cultures.

November at F.P. Library This November, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, the Floral Park Library will once again feature “Food for Fines,” the month-long program that waives fines up to $5.00 in exchange for non-perishable food donations to local food banks.

This month’s Children’s programs feature Tiny Tots Story Time; Evening Family Pre-school Hour with a Time for Kids; Circle Time for children eight months – preschool age; Baby Start (9 – 17 months); Play Hooray on the Library lawn; Sponge Cakes with Create Programs by Lisa; and an always special art project from our friends at P[ART]y Art. Teens can look forward to: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Dog Treat kits for community service; College Prep for Sophomores; Teen Crash Ukulele course and Nailed It! Thanksgiving edition; the Teen Executive Board meeting and Flashback Friday with old school board games.

For the Adults, weekly Chair Yoga via ZOOM; the Monday Movie Matinee (In the Heights); weekly ELL Classes; Medicare Made Clear with Medicare Advisor Joyce Poupko (ZOOM); Paint Like the Greats – Frank Stella and Van Gogh (hybrid via ZOOM and in-person); Unclaimed Funds workshop with NYS Controller’s Office via ZOOM; and LIVE at the Library: Chef Rob cooks Turkey Bolognese with Orecchiette. The Library Board meets in person on Wednesday, November 10th at 7:30 pm.

The Made with Love Knitting and Crocheting group meets weekly Mondays at 6:30 pm and Wednesdays at 11:30 am.

On Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 11 am to 2 pm, representatives from Project Hope will be at the Library to share information on Domestic Violence Month.

And, on Saturday, Nov. 27, Boy Scout Troop 482 is selling Christmas wreaths on the Library lawn.

For more information, registration dates and times, visit the library website, fplibrary.org, or stop in at 17 Caroline Place in Floral Park during normal Library hours.

Thanks to all our patrons, including our great support and engagement on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Herricks rolls out opportunity The Herricks Public Schools is excited to announce that students will now have the opportunity to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB). The NYSSB recognizes students who develop high levels of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.

Students have multiple pathways to achieve this recognition by their senior year. Students can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in Chinese, French, Italian, or Spanish that are offered at Herricks, or in a language that may be spoken at home.

There are over 33 languages that are spoken by our diverse student population. The NYSSB affirms and recognizes our diverse population by encouraging high achievement in English and languages other than English. Our goal is to continue to engage, excite, and motivate our learners to be bilingual, biliterate, and respectful of others. We are Herricks strong!

More information about the program is available at http://www.nysed.gov/world-languages/new-yorkstate-seal-biliteracy-nyssb.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Mayor Fitzgerald’s message to the community Dear Village of Floral Park Residents, Construction on the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park is moving ahead quickly and on schedule to be completed in late November. Hockey games, concerts and other events are already scheduled to take place at the new arena in the near future.

For the past two years, including a number of recent requests this past spring and summer, the village has proposed to the New York Empire State Development Corporation (“ESD”) a series of proposals designed to mitigate the impact of this project on the surrounding community.

Included among the Village’s proposals is a plan to preserve a small portion of space just east of Belmont Park’s North Lot (East of Belmont Park Road) as open space to serve as a buffer for the adjoining residents.

This is not a large parcel of land. But for many decades it has served as an open space buffer and has been an important quality of life safeguard for the Floral ParkBellerose School and nearby residents.

Preserving this area as unpaved and tree-filled is all the more important as use of the North Lot is expected to increase significantly once the new arena begins to host Islander games and other events on a year-round basis. This is especially true as games and events will be held at the new arena before the new parking garage along Hempstead Turnpike will be completed and before the new “Elmont” Long Island Rail Road Station in Bellerose Terrace is fully operational.

Officially preserving as open space the area east of Belmont Park Road in the North Lot to the residential property

lines in the West End would not seem to be an extraordinary request. This small area has been unpaved and tree-filled as long as anyone can remember. Further, the development plans in ESD’s Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Belmont Redevelopment Project indicated that this area would be left untouched by construction and that privacy screening would be placed along the eastern edge of Belmont Park Road boundary of the North Lot. However, this area has been the subject of contention over the last several months. In particular, the village has been seeking to preserve a small triangular piece of property adjoining the dead end of Crocus Avenue and the playground at the Floral Park-Bellerose School (the “Triangle”).

While the preservation of this area as open space was being discussed with ESD (on behalf of the State), the Village was alerted by residents to significant construction activities encroaching across Belmont Park Road into the Triangle.

The village sought the assistance of our state representatives and state Sen. Anna Kaplan and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages interceded to actively engage with ESD and representatives of the developers (New York Arena Partners (NYAP) and Sterling Project Development (Sterling)) to address this issue. Based on this productive engagement, Senator Kaplan’s and Assemblywoman Solages’ proposal was for this area to be preserved as green space with appropriate fencing and plantings, and for the Floral Park-Bellerose, School District to be granted an easement over the Triangle for use as a future outdoor classroom and new evacuation

route for the Floral Park-Bellerose School.

After an extensive back and forth, the village was recently informed by ESD that it had confirmed that the Triangle would be completely fenced in so as to prevent access from the North Lot and, importantly, it would remain unpaved.

Further, we were informed that consideration was being given to granting an easement to the Triangle to the Floral Park-Bellerose School District for use of the space for school purposes, as requested by Senator Kaplan and Assemblywoman Solages.

Despite assurances that the Triangle would not be used by NYAP as part of Belmont Redevelopment Project, NYAP, Sterling and their contractors continued with their construction activity.

The village brought this to Sen. Kaplan’s attention and, thankfully, Sen. Kaplan once again interceded. She forcefully advocated to the New York State Franchise Oversight Board (FOB) (which has authority and control over the State-owned land at Belmont) and to Governor Hochul’s senior staff on behalf of the Village, the School District and, most importantly, the residents on Crocus and Hazel Avenues who are most directly impacted by this unauthorized activity.

Thanks to Sen. Kaplan’s actions, the FOB issued a written notice and directive to NYAP (i) confirming that the Triangle is owned and controlled by the State and New York Racing Association (NYRA), (ii) stating that NYAP, Sterling and their contractors have no authority over the parcel, and (iii) expressly ordering those entities to cease any further activity on the Triangle parcel.

The Village Board of Trustees and I wish to express our sincere appreciation to Sen. Anna Kaplan and Assemblywoman Michelle Solages for their work to preserve a long-standing buffer area between the North Lot and the Floral Park-Bellerose Elementary School and the residences along Crocus Avenue.

Additionally, we would like to thank the residents who live along the perimeter for their patience, support, ideas and advocacy during the past few months in bringing forth to the various agencies and local elected officials the real-life impacts that they were experiencing during the ongoing construction and what they fear could happen without this buffer.

With respect to the area just south of the Triangle (around the Mayfair Gate heading south toward Belmont Park Road) the Village has received assurances from ESD and NYRA that there are no plans for property to be utilized in the future. In fact, representatives from NYRA recently stated to the Village that they agree that this area should remain unpaved and tree filled, as it has always been.

Additionally, the Village Board has been meeting with our Police Commissioner and staff to discuss the possible impact from the opening of the new arena.

With that said, please be aware that all traffic laws (e.g., speed limits, “don’t block the Box”, excessive horn honking, etc.) and quality of life issues will be addressed head on by our Police Department to ensure that our Village remains the place we have all come to love and enjoy.

Kevin M. Fitzgerald Mayor

Happening at the Hillside Public Library PROGRAMS and EVENTS Kitchen Gadgets and Gizmos — Virtual Program Friday, October 29 at 7 pm. Join Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott as he shows you the pros and cons of over 15 Holiday Kitchen Gadgets & Gizmos. See what you may want to buy and what you’d be better off leaving in in the store!

Fall Prevention Workshop – Virtual Program; Monday, November 1 at 1:30 pm. Program #2 of a Special 2-Part Fall Prevention Workshop. Part 2: Covers Vision, Hearing Loss, Feet & Footwear, Community Safety, Osteoporosis, Weather, Infections, and How to get up safely from a fall (Nov 1, 2021).*This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share. The Zoom login information will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Creating an Online Shop – Virtual Program; Monday, November 1 at 6 pm. FREE! Creating an Online Shop Webinar Series, Mondays Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov.1: Online shopping is becoming more and more popular but there are so many retailers on the

internet- how can your small business compete? La Fuerza CDC and Jillian’s Circus are going to give you the digital marketing tools and strategies to increase your sales this holiday season.

For further information please contact LA FUERZA CDC, 516.922.8100, info@lafuerzacdc.org**Non-library sponsored event: Please note that this program is not sponsored by the Hillside Public Library. This is a free, online event that library staff thought may be of interest to our patrons.** Meditation in Motion with Jenn – Virtual Program; Tuesday, November 2 at 7 pm. Meditation in Motion through the use of: Relaxation; Motion and Sound.

Diabetes/Prediabetes Awareness – Virtual Program; Wednesday, November 3 at 11 am. November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Maura Calio, RN MA will speak about the onset of diabetes, living a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes and how to prevent diabetic complications. Learn the signs and symptoms of diabetes and prediabetes, how it is diagnosed and the different types of treatment available.

*This program is brought to you courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share.

To register, please go to the library’s website.

Book Discussion – Classic Delights – Virtual Program; Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 pm. The book being discussed is: Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier. “A young newlywed arrives at her husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death.”

Craft Corner — Location: AllPurpose Room, 2nd Floor; Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 pm. Create a beautiful winter centerpiece for your home. $5.00 Cash/Check made payable to “Hillside Public Library” will be collected outside the Program Room prior to the class. Please note this program is for adults only Legal and Financial Update for Parents and Families of Adult Children with Special Needs — Virtual; Wednesday, November 3 at 6:30 pm.

How can I protect my adult child le-

gally and financially? Join Andrew Cohen, Esq. and Mitch Weisbrot, CLU for an informative seminar that addresses the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets, benefits and rights for your special needs adult child. Topics of Discussion include: Government benefits for persons with disabilities; Estate planning and special needs trusts; Transitioning to the workforce or a day habilitation program; Housing options; Legal quandaries – contracts, credit cards, crime, etc.; and, Marriage and children.

CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS and EVENTS Halloween Stuffed Animal Workshop – Virtual Program; Friday, October 29 at 4 pm. Ages: 4 years- 8 years.

Enjoy a spooky story & stuff your very own Halloween animal to love at home! Please go to the library’s website for the animal choices. Material Fee: $6.00 Play Hooray (Outside Parking Lot); Friday, November 5 at 10:30 am.

Ages: 18 months & Up (with parent/ caregiver).Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse!

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