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43 4 Dems seek Rice’s seat in Tuesday primary

Continued from Page 1 elected to Congress in 2014 and is in the midst of her fourth term, said that elected ofcials “must give all we have and then know when it is time to allow others to serve.”

In March, Rice announced her endorsement of Gillen to succeed her in Congress, lauding the candidate’s “political tenacity” and ability to “get things done.”

Gillen, who served as supervisor for the largest township in the United States from 2018 to 2019, was the frst Democrat elected to the position in a century in an upset over incumbent Anthony Santino. Now shifting her focus to a congressional campaign, Gillen, 53, said some of her focus will be on aiding Nassau County’s middle-class families and addressing issues such as gun violence and climate change.

Some of the issues facing the district that Gillen believes are the most pressing include the economy, crime, gun safety, women’s reproductive rights and voting rights. Gillen said working to repeal the cap on state and local taxes and providing fnancial relief for middle-class families are some of her top priorities, if elected.

Getting illegal weapons of the street, she said, will aid in diminishing the growing crime rates throughout the district, along with sensible gun legislation and universal background checks. Removing hindrances for women to access the necessary health programs and family planning resources, she said, are also of vital importance to her.

Corbett, 43, has been the mayor of Malverne since 2019 while also practicing as an attorney for the Harris Beach law frm. Corbett, who has experience in election law, represented President Barack Obama and counseled President Joe Biden’s campaign.

Issues that Corbett believes are pertinent in the race are making sure the Democratic Party has the right messaging and branding in order to show the electorate that Democratic policies are ones that work for everybody, he said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. Corbett specifcally alluded to fringe sections of the party he believes wrongly declare themselves as Democrats and taint the party’s ideals.

“When you go out and message and speak to points, there is a socialist contingent that is still thriving,” Corbett said.

Corbett says he is a centrist Democrat, calling himself a “true Democrat” who supports policies that work on behalf of the people, including protecting a woman’s right to choose, voting rights and banning assault rifes, among

PHOTOS BY NOAH MANSKAR AND JANELLE CLAUSEN, COURTESY OF THE CANDIDATES

Democrats Laura Gillen (top left), Keith Corbett (top right), Carrie Solages (bottom left) and Muzibul Huq (bottom right) are running in the 4th Congressional District primary.

other things.

Huq, 70, was born and raised in Bangladesh and attended Dhaka Medical College. There, he aided in the construction of a hospital and OB/GYN clinic before traveling to the Britain and Ireland. After receiving medical training to become a general surgeon, Huq and his family came to the United States.

He has also served as a local organizer for various South Asian and other immigrant and minority communities.

Three main issues Huq has focused on include relief from the lingering efects of the coronavirus pandemic, racial equality and rebuilding the district’s infrastructure.

Huq has expressed his desire to create millions of new jobs for Long Islanders and Americans along with protecting women’s rights. Making vaccines, including the ones for coronavirus, equally accessible for all communities throughout the district is something he is determined to accomplish if elected.

Solages, who was frst elected to the legislature in 2011, is currently serving his ffth term. A former Bronx assistant district attorney, Solages has practiced law throughout the New York metropolitan area as a partner at Solages & Solages law frm.

He also served as a commissioner for the county’s Commission on Human Rights prior to his time on the Legislature

Solages said aiding small businesses and public safety are some of the prominent issues that need to be addressed. National security, he said, is of extreme importance now more than ever, following the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Addressing economic concerns and providing aid for small businesses following the coronavirus pandemic, he said, are other issues he will address on the congressional level, if elected. Solages said he plans to set up a fund that will provide direct assistance to minority and women-owned local businesses.

Women having limited access to necessary health programs and resources, along with inequality in wages, he said, is an inequity that needs to be fxed. Finding ways to diminish sexism and sexual harassment against women in the workplace, he said, is on his agenda.

Less than a month before the primary election, Gillen led all Democrats in second-quarter fund-raising from April 1 to June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Gillen raised $216,902.39 at the start of the reporting period and $385,241.03 at its conclusion. With operational expenses of $128,879.36, she exceeded all other candidates.

Corbett raised $241,893.52 from a starting point of $156,399.92. At the end of the reporting period, he had $310,838.45 after paying $86,804.99 in expenditures.

Solages raised $48,414 and ended the period with $82,564.73, while Huq reported $371.365 by the closing period.

The 4th Congressional District currently includes the communities of Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Garden City Park, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream.

Leaders rally for children’s legislation

Continued from Page 4 “This is happening in case after case — where child abuse is being dismissed, discounted, pushed aside — that cannot happen anymore.”

She started the Kyra Franchetti Foundation and Kyra’s Champions after her daughter’s death. Their goal is to prevent children involved in custody disputes from being forced to live with an abusive parent.

The CDC estimates that in the U.S., at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the previous year. Because of many unreported instances, they say this is likely an underestimate. In 2020, abuse and neglect resulted in 1,750 child fatalities in the US.

Franchetti expressed her appreciation for the turnout, despite what the date signifed.

“Six years ago, I had to say my fnal goodbye to Kyra,” she said. “Today marks the six-year anniversary of the day that we had her funeral and burial. She deserved so much more.”

State Senators. Anthony Palumbo (R-New Sufolk) and Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) as well as state Assemblyman Jefrey Dinowitz (DThe Bronx) spoke in favor of the law. They all agreed that the cause was crucial, regardless of political afliation.

In her speech, Kaplan said child abuse needs to be prevented at all costs.

“We need to pass Kyra’s Law,” she said. “Which will ensure that children involved in custody cases are protected and that their safety is centered and prioritized.”

Franchetti’s campaigning has resulted in several bills being introduced, including Senate Bill S7425, which would establish Kyra’s Law.

These include that when deciding on child custody and visitation, the court must consider the child’s health and safety. It also guides the court’s presumptions and includes specifc evidence in such situations, and it requires court staf to take part in training to handle cases involving domestic violence and child abuse.

The bill is currently in the Senate Committee Rules Committee. Palumbo said the process as it exists is fawed.

“When you have an allegation of abuse, we have a process and yes, it’s excruciating,” said Palumbo. “The process is often why many individuals and parents refuse to bring a new case because it’s exhausting. And it costs money, and it takes forever, and it’s laborious and not only on the party’s with the children as well.”

Attendees held up signs endorsing Kyra’s Law and other child protection legislation. Student activists also talked about other stories like Kyra’s between ofcials’ speeches.

Shayna Blumenfeld, Kyra’s Champions Youth Ambassador, said these situations could have been avoided. She said that despite her age, she can see the faws in the current system.

“You might think I am too young to have a say. After all, I’m only 15,” she said. “But I know a few things. I know numbers. I know our judicial system is failing my friends. And I know child safety should be no must be the top priority and custody cases. Protect our kids, say it with me: protect our kids.”

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Port tennis academy to be sold, renovated

Continued from Page 4 moved here to help his father in his recovery.

Dick became more involved in the running of the academy and stayed on to work with his father in the family business. Together they transformed the local hangout into a tennis academy for juniors.

Throughout the 1970s and ’80s, legendary tennis icons such as John and Patrick McEnroe, Vitas Gerulitas, Eric Fromm and Fritz Buehning ventured out to the Port Washington area to sharpen their skills.

The acquisition, offi cials said, would also make for a nice homecoming for the McEnroe siblings, as Sportime operates the tennis academy named after John, with Patrick serving as its codirector. at four of its locations. Port Washington, offi cials said, would be the fi fth location.

McEnroe’s academy works through a charitable mission through their non-for-profi t partner, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, which provides access to “quality tennis programming, including life-changing tennis training for junior players” regardless of their socio-economic background.

The partnership between the project and Sportime has led to more than 15,000 hours of free group tennis provided to junior players and awarding nearly 4000 individual scholarships, valued at more than $7.4 million.

Hornig Capital offi cials declined to comment on the matter, while eff orts to reach a representative from the academy for comment were unavailing.

Sinanis cites support ahead of first year

Continued from Page 10 nology improvement and updated facilities.

Before adjourning, BOE President Jim Gounaris noted that future meetings will be expected to begin at 7:30 p.m. but may be pushed back to 8 p.m. depending on any previous work a member of the board has.

“There may be instances in the future where we may move the meeting to 8 p.m. depending on what we have going on prior to that,” Gounaris said.

The district’s annual building tour will be held on Aug. 23. For the Board of Education, its next meetings will be held on Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.

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Walsh sponsors driver safety course

Councilmember Dennis Walsh is pleased to announce that the town will be hosting an upcoming defensive driver safety training class on Tuesday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset.

The course will be presented by the Empire Safety Council and is approved by the New York State DMV and recognized by all insurance companies.

As per the DMV, completing an approved course will help to prevent you from losing your license in the event you accrued 11 or more points on your driving record and reduce the base rate of your auto and motorcycle insurance premiums 10% each year for three years.

There is a $30 fee per person, which covers all materials. Please make checks payable to Empire Safety Council and mail to:

Council Member Dennis Walsh

Attn: Kay Farrell, Defensive Driver Safety Class 220 Plandome Road

Manhasset, New York 11030

Please make sure your check contains your name, full address and a cell phone number. A reservation will be made once the check has been received.

For more information please contact WalshD@northhempsteadny.gov or call 516-869-7703.

Kenny G to perform at Guidance Center Gala

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (the Guidance Center) is thrilled to announce that Grammy-winning musician Kenny G will be the guest performer at the organization’s Sunset Soirée, a fundraiser that will be held on Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the beautiful Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port Washington.

Saxophonist Kenny G recorded the best-selling instrumental album of all time in the Diamond-selling, 12-timesPlatinum 1992 “Breathless.” His latest release, “New Standards,” his 19th studio album, could well be used to describe his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format.

“New Standards” continues the musical path that has seen Kenny G sell 75 million albums around the world.

In addition to a live performance by Kenny G, the Sunset Soirée will feature elegant cocktails and dining, beautiful sunset views and fabulous silent auction prizes. All proceeds will beneft the Guidance Center, Long Island’s premiere children’s mental health nonproft organization.

“After having to postpone our in-person event for the past two years due to the pandemic, we are so excited to be welcoming back our devoted supporters for what promises to be a spectacular evening,” said Kathy Rivera, executive director of the Guidance Center. “For nearly 70 years, the Guidance Center has been committed to providing essential mental health services to the children and families in our community, regardless of their ability to pay. And those services are needed more than ever during these very difcult times, when depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges are at epidemic proportions among our youth.”

The co-chairs for this year’s event are longtime Guidance Center supporters Nancy and Lew Lane and Andrea and Michael Leeds. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Stacey Sager of Channel 7 Eyewitness News.

All proceeds will beneft the Guidance Center. To learn more about becoming a sponsor or an underwriter or purchasing tickets, please visit www.northshorechildguidance. org/sunsetsoiree, call (516) 626-1971, ext. 309 or email mespichan@northshorechildguidance.org.

Ducks unused ticket days

The Long Island Ducks today announced that Aug. 30 and 31 as well as Sept. 1, 9, 11, 13, 14 and 15 will all be Unused Ticket Days at Fairfeld Properties Ballpark.

Fans who were unable to make it out to a ballgame earlier this season and are still in possession of their unused tickets can exchange them for tickets of equal or lesser value at the Fairfeld Properties Ballpark box ofce, subject to availability.

Those interested in exchanging their unused tickets can do so by visiting the box ofce ONLY, which is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and during all Ducks home games.

Tickets can be exchanged for games August 30-September 1 against the Lancaster Barnstormers, September 9 and 11 against the Staten Island FerryHawks and September 13-15 against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. A $1 ticket surcharge fee will be applied on all tickets exchanged, and tickets cannot be exchanged online or by phone.

Highlights for the Unused Ticket Day games include:

August 30: Triple Play Tuesday (chance to win $25,000 if the Ducks turn a triple play)

August 31: Lemonade Stand Main Wine & Vine Wine Down Wednesday (All fans welcome to visit the Duck Club for a wine tasting event of featured products) & Waddle In Wednesday (special ofer available in the Waddle In Shop all game)

September 1: Seat Cushion Giveaway, courtesy of The Bristal Assisted Living (frst 1,000 fans) & Thirsty Thursday (drink special throughout the game and Duck Club open to all fans)

September 9: Ducks Poster Giveaway, courtesy of Newsday (frst 1,500 fans) & Angela’s Pizza K-Man Friday (enjoy a special deal at Angela’s Pizzeria of Islip all weekend if the K-Man strikes out)

September 11: Bethpage Sunday Family Funday (pregame Catch on the Field and postgame Kids Run the Bases)

September 13: Winning Inning Contest, presented by The Anne V. Graziani Fund & Triple Play Tuesday (chance to win $25,000 if the Ducks turn a triple play)

September 14: Prostate Cancer Awareness Night with Drawstring Bag Giveaway (frst 1,000 fans), presented by Good Samaritan Hospital & Waddle In Wednesday (special ofer available in the Waddle In Shop all game)

September 15: Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Coca-Cola, and Thirsty Thursday (drink special through the game and Duck Club open to all fans)

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a Professional Partner League of Major League Baseball.

King Kullen marks 92nd anniversary by helping L.I. Cares

King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. (Hauppauge, NY) is celebrating its 92nd anniversary this August.

While much has changed in the world since Michael J. Cullen founded King Kullen in August 1930, the iconic Long Island supermarket chain remains privately held and familyowned, with 27 King Kullen supermarkets and fve Wild by Nature markets throughout Nassau and Sufolk Counties.

To mark the company’s anniversary, King Kullen employees have been volunteering this August at Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, helping to unpack and sort food donations, with the diferent food types then boxed into cartons that go to any of the 325 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and senior homes served by Long Island Cares.

“When I mentioned to colleagues that our 92nd anniversary was coming up, many said they wanted to get involved,” explains Tracey Cullen, Esq., King Kullen Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Initiatives and the great-granddaughter of King Kullen founder Michael Cullen. “King Kullen has a long history of supporting Long Island Cares. As a board member there, I’m very aware of the organization’s mission to serve Long Island’s hungry and food-insecure populations. To refect our 92nd anniversary, we began with a goal of 92 employees volunteering. I’m proud to say we’ve surpassed that number.”

“King Kullen is passionate about feeding the hungry,” observes Long Island Cares Chief Executive Ofcer Paule T. Pachter. “They have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Long Island Cares over the years, are involved in our food drives, and serve within our organization. We are honored to count King Kullen as a loyal friend and appreciate their commitment this August and always.”

According to King Kullen President & Chief Operating Ofcer Joseph W. Brown, a past Board President at Long Island Cares, the current employee volunteer efort refects a passion that has been with King Kullen right from the start.

“Michael Cullen opened King Kullen during the darkest days of the Depression,” refects Brown. “Throughout the 1930s, he made sure that King Kullen was donating to area soup kitchens and helping those in need. That tradition has stayed with King Kullen for more than nine decades and will remain with us now and in the future.”

Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, King Kullen is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as America’s frst supermarket. Also headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Long Island Cares was founded in 1980 by singer-songwriter and activist, Harry Chapin.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SARAH DEVINE

Some of the 92 King Kullen workers that volunteered at Long Island Cares this August to commemorate King Kullen’s 92nd anniversary are gathered around CEO of Long Island Cares Paule T. Pachter (middle).

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51 Holocaust education bill signed into law

Continued from Page 8 tion camp, that 19% believe that Jews caused the Holocaust and that 28% believe the Holocaust is a myth or has been exaggerated. In each of these three metrics, New York had the worst score of any state in the country.

Recent fndings published by the Anti-Defamation League found that antisemitic attacks throughout Long Island increased by 23% percent last year, with 32 incidents reported throughout Nassau County.

The local increase of antisemitic incidents refects a larger statewide trend. A total of 416 antisemitic incidents were reported throughout New York in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020, according to statistics.

Statistics showed New York’s rise in antisemitic incidents last year accounted for 15% of such incidents throughout the entire country in 2021. New York’s statistics were comprised of 183 harassment incidents, 182 vandalism incidents and 161 incidents involving swastikas.

Scott Richman, regional director for the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey, said the rise in antisemitic instances should be a cause of concern for everyone, not just those within the Jewish community.

“The fact that these incidents included an unprecedented number of vicious assaults – frequently targeting visibly Jewish individuals on the streets of New York, including young children, is incredibly disturbing,” Richman said in a statement.

Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, stressed the importance of understanding history to efectively combat racism, intolerance and other forms of hate in the United States during a virtual forum with Blank Slate Media earlier this year.

“If we want to address racism and hate, we need to make sure we understand where we’re coming from, so we know where we’re going,” Greenblatt said.

Social media, he said, plays a large role in fueling the fre that projects antisemitism and other forms of hate onto diferent individuals and groups. Algorithms on sites such as Facebook that are engineered to “drive clicks,” he said, result in the amplifcation of hatred.

“Social media is a superspreader of extremism and intolerance, from Facebook, to Twitter, to TikTok,” Greenblatt said. “The level of antipathy that it enables and how it amplifes the worst voices, algorithmically elevates them.”

The North Shore has seen a fair share of antisemitic and antiAsian instances and subsequent demonstrations condemning those actions over the past two years, including a hijacking of a torah study event held via Zoom, vandalism on a local high school’s website and swastikas spray-painted on the outer walls of various structures.

COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Happening at Great Neck schools

Calendar notices for August/September 2022

Thursday, Aug. 25

Board of Education Public Action Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd. Info: www.greatneck. k12.ny.us/meetings or 4414001.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

First Day of School for Students. Great Neck Adult Learning Center Trimester I Registration for ENL & High School Equivalency Classes, 9 a.m.–Noon, and 6–9 p.m. Adult Learning Center, 105 Clover Drive. Info: 441-4950.

Thursday, Sept. 1

Great Neck Adult Learning Center Trimester I Registration for ENL & High School Equivalency Classes, 9 a.m.–Noon, and 6–9 p.m. Adult Learning Center, 105 Clover Drive. Info: 441-4950.

Friday, Sept. 2

Great Neck Adult Learning Center Trimester I Registration for ENL & High School Equivalency Classes, 9 a.m.–Noon, and 6–9 p.m. Adult Learning Center, 105 Clover Drive. Info: 441-4950.

Monday, September 12

Great Neck Community Ed Fall Semester Classes Begin. Info: 441-4949.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Board of Education Public Action Meeting, 7:30 p.m., John F. Kennedy School, 1A Grassfeld Rd. Info: www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/meetings or 441-4001.

Registration for English & TASC-Prep Classes: Aug. 31Sept. 2

If you are an adult and want to learn English or improve your English-language skills, or if you want to earn a high school equivalency diploma, the Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center ofers a variety of classes during the day and evening designed to meet your needs.

A range of English-language classes are ofered, from beginning literacy to advanced ENL (English as a New Language).In preparation for the GED examination, classes are available to improve math, reading, science, social studies, and writing skills.

Registration for Trimester I classes will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 31, Thursday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 2, from 9 a.m.–noon or 6–9 p.m. Preference will be given to Great Neck residents and returning Adult Learning Center students.

The non-refundable processing fee for classes is $100 for those who live or work in Great Neck (proof of residency or employment is required), and $150 for non-residents. Payment, at time of registration, can be made in cash, credit card, check, or money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools).

The Adult Learning Center is located at 105 Clover Drive in Great Neck. For more information, please call the Adult Learning Center at (516) 4414950, or visitwww.greatneck. k12.ny.us/alc.

Upcoming Events at the Hillside Public Library

The Hillside Public Library is sponsoring a Basic First Aid Supplies Drive to support Ukraine. Needed items include Band Aids, Sterile Eye Dressings; Gauze Dressings; Safety Pins; Tweezers and Scissors; Skin Rash Creams; Pain Relievers and Digital Thermometers. There is a bin at the library for your donations, and we thank you for your generosity.

Hillside Public Library is partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in a Lunch Box Drive. Needed items include the following: Lunch Boxes, Juice Boxes, and non-perishable food items, such as granola bars. Donation boxes are at the library.

PROGRAMS and EVENTS

Weekly Summer Trivia –Books and Authors- Virtual Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26. Sign up to be emailed the Books and Authors trivia! Trivia will be emailed out on Monday, August 22 at 10 am. You can either complete the Google Form sent out OR complete the sheet and either bring it to the reference desk or email it back to contact-us@hillsidelibrary.info with the subject HILLSIDE BOOKS and AUTHORS TRIVIA by Friday, August 26 at 11:59 PM. All who return a trivia sheet will be entered in to a rafe to win a prize, regardless of score!

The Hidden Job Market and How to Access It – All Purpose Room, 2nd Floor Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m. Did you know that the hidden job market is HUGE! You’re missing out on a wonderful way to get hired quickly and easily. Those who’ve been taught to fnd it can’t believe their success when they do. Attend this in-person program and allow Jamie Petrizzo, “The Job Whisperer” to show you exactly what you need to know to get hired quickly and easily. Those who’ve been taught to fnd it can’t believe their success. Jamie Petrizzo, pro bono career coach and lecturer: “Let me show you how I’ve now helped close to 1000 people fnd not just a job, but the job of their dreams just when they thought their careers might be over.” Please sign up for email notices for lecture topics, http://www.meetup.com/li-seng

Armchair Historians Book Club — In Person and Virtual Wednesday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. The book being discussed is Duel with the Devil: The True Story of How Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Teamed Up to Take on America’s First Sensational Murder Mystery by Paul Collins. “The remarkable true story of a turn-of-the-19th century murder and the trial that ensued—a showdown in which iconic political rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr joined forces to make sure justice was served.”

CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULT EVENTS

Play Hooray –Children’s Room, 2nd Floor Friday, August 19 at 12 noon. Ages: 9 months- 5 years (with parent/caregiver). Stories, music and movement activities with Mollie the Mouse!

Virtual Paint Night Friday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Grades 5 – 12. Join our artist Alma as she virtually guides you in a step-by-step painting. No experience is necessary. Beginners welcome!

Beach Bash Kahoot Trivia Game Night! – Virtual Tuesday, August 23 at 7 p.m. All Ages- Family Fun! Join Mr. B. & Miss Jessi for some fun in the sun beach-themed trivia! *All participants will be entered in a Rafe to receive a surprise.

Tax bill for seniors, disabled approved

State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Port Washington) announced a bill she co-sponsored raising the maximum income eligibility limit for seniors and people with disabilities to receive increased property tax savings was signed into law by Governor Hochul.

“As we face rising costs, it’s more important than ever that we look out for our more vulnerable neighbors and community members,” said Sillitti. “Many seniors and disabled residents who live on limited-or-fxed incomes don’t deserve to be priced out of the homes they’ve worked for. I fought for legislation that will help these valued members of our community stay in their homes.”

New York State has a growing number of low-income seniors on fxed incomes and disabled residents on limited incomes who have found it difcult to face increasing property taxes.

Currently, the Senior Citizen Real

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