Herricks finalizes ‘23-’24 calendar

into various other bank accounts that had him listed as the sole account holder, according to the DA.

Ostrove is accused of using the stolen funds to purchase fve homes on Fire Island between 2018 and 2021 by utilizing fve diferent shell corporations to do so, the authorities said.

More than $1.4 million in stolen funds were allegedly used to renovate the Fire Island properties, resulting in Ostrove receiving roughly $600,000 in rental income, ofcials said.

He also purchased two Mercedes Benz vehicles, a 1965 Mustang, a 2021 Lincoln Navigator and collectible coins with the stolen funds, the DA’s ofce said.

Ostrove also used the stolen funds to fnance his daughter’s college tuition and make home equity payments on his West Islip home.

Ostrove, who spent 11 years at the school and served as its chief fnancial and technology ofcer and director of operations, is charged with frst-degree grand larceny and frst-degree money laundering. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison, according to a release.

John LoTurco, Ostrove’s attorney, said in a statement at the time that his client “adamantly denies” the charges handed down by the district attorney’s ofce.

“In the meantime, we will closely scrutinize the district attorney’s evidence and fnancial records by retaining an independent forensic auditor to assess the accuracy of the prosecutor’s claims,” LoTurco said. “It should be noted that Mr. Ostrove is presumed innocent, has no prior arrests, and has the love and support of his family who is endeavoring to post the disappointing exorbitant bail set by the court today.”

BY REMY WANG

The Herricks Board of Education approved the next school year’s calendar last week.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dina Maggiacomo drafted the calendar before Superintendent Tony Sinanis had others review it and made sure the number of days of school complied with the New York State Requirements.

The frst day of school will be Sept. 5 after Labor Day and there will be breaks from classes in December, February and April.

Student representative Athul Santosh said that the Herricks school district is currently selling tickets for the Winter Ball.

Sinanis also announced that the week of January 23 is midterms week for Herricks High School.

The 8th-grade boys basketball team was recognized for fnishing an undefeated season

Friday, Jan. 20 was a day of a computer-based testing simulation for students in grades 3-8 in elementary and middle schools. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Elizabeth Guercin said, “It’s purely a simulation. It doesn’t count for anything. There’s no scoring.”

The computer-based testing simulation is just to see how computer-based testing will go next year.

Emma and Aya, bright scholars in 5th grade, also announced updates on Searingtown Elementary School.

Herricks High will also be hosting a Lunar New Year event on Saturday, Jan. 28.

There will be rafes, arts and crafts and food starting at 5:30 p.m. with cultural performances at 7 p.m.

“It is an absolutely fantastic event,” said Trustee Juleigh Chin. The Lunar New Year event is sponsored by the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item to donate to the Herricks Food Pantry.

On March 4, Herricks school district will have its Harlem Wizards game where administrators and teachers will play basketball.

On March 16, there will be a Community Fund Dinner. The next Herricks Board of Education meeting will be on February 2, 2023.