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Wheatley and Herricks ranked among best

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Among 8 North Shore high schools to make list of nation’s top 1,000 BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Eight public high schools in the North Shore have been named among the nation’s 1,000 best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual list released Tuesday. Atop the list is Great Neck South High School, which ranked 195th and 22nd in New York. They are the only local public school to make the list’s top 200. This year’s ranking moved Great Neck South ahead of Manhasset High School, which this year was No. 24 in New York and No. 215 nationally. Great Neck South and Manhasset were followed on the North Shore by Herricks High School at No. 327 overall and No. 38 in New York, North Shore High School at No. 406 overall and No. 48 in New York, Roslyn High School at No. 415 overall and No. 50 in New York, The Wheatley School at No. 474 overall and No. 53 in New York, Great Neck North High School at No. 503 and No. 58 in New York and Paul D. Schreiber High School at No. 733 overall and No. 77 in the state. All eight schools have remained from last year, with state rankings changing slightly. The only two schools to jump higher in national rankings from 2021 were The Wheatley School and North Shore High School, which gained 136 and 24 spots respectively. District officials congratulated their

respective communities and staff for their achievements.“Our schools are consistently ranked among the best in the nation, and this honor is a direct result of the accomplishments of our students, the quality of our educational programs, and the commitment of our dedicated educators who help every student achieve their personal best,” said Great Neck Superintendent Teresa Prendergast. “I thank our Board of Education and our entire school community for supporting our programs and our students.” “I congratulate the entire Herricks school community on this outstanding designation,” said Herricks Superintendent of Schools Fino Celano in a statement. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, parents and greater community!” “We are ranked among a very impressive cohort of high schools locally and nationally,” said North Shore High School Principal Eric Contreras. “This distinction is a credit to the hard work of everyone in our North Shore community. In total, 19 Long Island public high schools made the national list, with Jericho High School ranking No. 13 in New York and No. 109 nationally. The top spot in New York went to Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, which also ranked No. 19 overall. Continued on Page 49

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Members from the Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps celebrate a new ambulance during a recent wetdown by breaking a champagne bottle on its stern.

Democrats block DeSena building dept. reforms BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y The four Democrats on North Hempstead’s Town Board blocked Supervisor Jennifer DeSena’s first Building Department reforms since taking office during last Thursday night’s

meeting. The local law amending the town code would have required the town Building Department commissioner to make a decision on expedited permits within seven days and remove the Town Board’s ability to override the

department’s decisions. “Essentially with the current provision, getting a permit becomes a matter of who you know and how politically connected you are — not how valid your application is,” DeSena said Continued on Page 49

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Racks up gawdy stats for 2nd year BY M I C H A E L L E W I S Herricks High School softball coach Warren Webster doesn’t understand it. Stefani Murciano doesn’t understand it either. After seeing Murciano mash and crush the ball on the softball field for five years now, why are opposing teams still giving her decent pitches to hit? After all, the bubbly junior who wants to grow up to be a heart surgeon cuts the heart out of her opponents time after time at the plate. “In the division we’re in, they don’t seem to pitch around her; they try to pitch through her,” Webster said with a chuckle. “So far it hasn’t worked out so well.” Murciano is equally puzzled, but she’s not complaining. The future Division I athlete said that sometimes she does have to swing at 3-0 pitches “just because I want to hit and I like to be aggressive. I just love, love to hit. I have a craving to hit the ball.” That craving has resulted in a sensational career as a Highlander for Murciano, one that has a lot more to go.

Hard to see how Murciano could do better at the high school level: In 2021 Murciano hit for an eye-popping .818 batting average, with six home runs and 40 RBI’s for the Highlanders, leading Herricks to the second round of the playoffs. So far in 2022 she’s slugging the ball even harder, with four home runs and 20 RBI, and a .727 batting average through games of April 29. “I’m not trying to hit home runs, you just swing hard and the ball has been flying for me this year,” Murciano said. “We have a lot of talent on our team Growing up in a baseball-loving family, Murciano used to tag along to big brother Jake’s games and got the bug. “I was that kid on the sidelines playing catch with anyone who would play catch with me, and being so into his games,” Murciano said. “I loved how competitive it was, and wanted to play anytime I could.” Murciano said she started playing travel softball in 4th grade, and by 7th grade she was ready for the Herricks varsity. Continued on Page 49

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A pair of East Williston school board trustees are running for re-election this year. the board and the district on educational initiatives. Meghji was elected A pair of incumbents on the East to fill the seat on the board left vacant Williston School District’s Board of by Alan Littman. Keefe was elected to his fourth Education are running for re-election term on the board in 2019 in an unin contested races. Board of Education Trustees Tas- contested race. Keefe has served on neem Meghji and David Keefe are the board since 2010, never running running for two-year terms on the in a contested race until this year. Keefe has served on multiple board. Meghji is opposed by Andrea boards for decades, including state Golub and Keefe is opposed by Ellie and local committees. Keefe taught in Hempstead for about 40 years, and Konstantatos. Before being elected to the board was the union president in Hempin 2020, Meghji served on the Edu- stead for 30 years. Efforts to reach candidates for cational Advisory Committee for the East Williston schools, which advises comment were unavailing.

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The district will also be voting on a $66.3 million budget, an increase of more than 3.6% over last year. The tax levy increased also increased to $58.1 million, or .68% from the 2021-22 adopted budget. Another proposition on the ballot will be to authorize the district to undertake projects from the 2019 Capitol Project Reserve Fund. The projects will include North Side roof replacement, HVAC repair and installation along with renovations to the Wheatley auditorium and science lab. The election and vote will take place on May 17 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wheatley Gymnasium.

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Herricks junior center fielder Stefani Murciano, a varsity starter since 7th grade, has smacked six home runs already this season, after batting .818 in 2021.

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Lampasona touts district’s progress Mineola school trustee, running unopposed, says she wants to continue school improvements BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Cheryl Lampasona said this week she is running for re-election for a third term May 17 to maintain the progress that the Mineola Union Free School District has made since she’s been on the board. “It’s like a big wave that never crashes,” Lampasona said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. Before her time on the board, Lampasona was on the Hampton Street School PTA where she served as president until her initial run for school board in 2016 when she ran unopposed for Vice President Patricia Navarra’s seat after she stepped down. Lampasona is currently a school teacher with the New York Department of Education in Queens. Throughout her past six years, Lampasona said, she has been committed to “maintaining an enhanced curriculum while keeping taxpayers in mind.” This year, the district approved a $100 million budget for the 2022–2023 fiscal year with a 0% tax levy for the second year in a row. Since the state tax levy cap was implemented 11 years ago, the district says there has been an av-

erage of a 1.30% tax levy increase, while avoiding reductions in services or programs. Lampasona said she was appreciative of the work the district administration has done to maintain the Mineola’s district’s high standards. “Superintendent [Michael] Nagler and his team are very innovative and we do a great job of combining all our voices together for the greater good,” Lampasona said. Full-day pre-K and a dual language program up to ninth grade were a few of the accomplishments Lampasona said the district has enjoyed in recent years. She also has two children in the district and said she expects to be a trustee on the board after they graduate high school. “I’m on the board for everyone’s children, not just my own,” Lampasona said. “I really do love this district and all the wonderful things we do and the accolades we get. I love seeing it come to fruition, it really is a wonderful thing.” Voting for Mineola will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Jackson Avenue and Meadow Drive Elementary School on Tuesday, May 17.

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Dems block DeSena’s ethics board picks Cite issues with staggered terms, selection procedures in not replacing 6 members with expired terms BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y For the second time, Democrats on North Hempstead’s Town Board blocked seven nominations by Supervisor Jennifer DeSena to the town’s Board of Ethics Thursday night. DeSena’s recommendations included Westbury/New Cassel NAACP President Robin Bolling; Derek Chan, president of Greater Hudson Financial; The Islamic Center of Long Island Chair Isma Chaudry; Chabad of Mineola Rabbi Anchelle Perl; Robert Reilly, former assistant dean at Fordham University’s School of Law; Melissa Slobin, speech language pathologist for Manhasset Public Schools; and Francisco Vazquez, senior counsel to Norton Rose Fullbright. Town Board Councilman Robert Troiano said there were steps going on behind the scenes at town hall that needed to be sorted out before the members can officially be appointed. The seven-member Board of Ethics is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Town’s Code of Ethics, according to the town’s websites. Its responsibilities include approving and reviewing financial statements, rendering advisory opinions to town employees on the Code of Ethics and enforcing the code while deter-

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Current members for North Hempstead’s Board of Ethics are operating on unexpired terms, said Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. mining penalties, among other things. “There’s been discussion in town hall about the terms that each of the appointees would be slotted into. It’s my understanding that staff is still working on that,” Troiano said. “So I consider the presentation of the resolutions as being premature until that is worked out with staff. And so I need

to abstain.” “Resolution” is the technical term for what appears on the agenda. There were 60 resolutions that required action from the Town Board (accepting bids, town business, etc.). Seven of those “resolutions” involved the appointments to the Town Board of Ethics.

Fellow Democrats Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Luvey and Mariann Dalimonte, who make up the fourperson majority on the seven-person Town Board, followed Troiano by abstaining from each of the seven recommendations. DeSena, a registered Democrat who was elected running on the Republican line, was joined by GOP Town Councilmembers David Adhami and Dennis Walsh in voting for the seven appointments. As they had in February, each Democrat said the abstentions had nothing to do with the merits of the individuals and that they were just waiting until town hall resolves some outstanding issues. “It’s clear that there’s no independent thought being put into the votes,” DeSena said during one of the resolutions. In February, former Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss and LIU Associate Professor Qiping Zhang were nominated by DeSena, but they have been switched out for Bolling and Slobin. The other five remain the same. Only Chaudry is a holdover from the administration of Judi Bosworth, who decided not to run in 2021. Each appointee will serve a four-year term. DeSena stressed the importance

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Dems bash Supreme Court draft opinion Kaplan, candidates for 3rd Congressional, gov express support for threatened abortion rights BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z State and county Democrats reacted with anger Tuesday to a leaked draft report of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would overturn abortion protections provided by Roe v. Wade and other high court rulings. The draft opinion, released by Politico on Monday night, and written by Justice Samuel Alito, said Roe v Wade “was egregiously wrong from the start.” “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives,” Alito continued. The draft was written after a consensus was reached on a Mississippi case by Alito, Justice Clarence Thomas and three of former President Donald Trump’s nominees to the court, Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch. State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) said the draft ruling showed the importance of New York legislators approving the Reproductive Health Act in 2019 despite the objections of opponents who “that we didn’t need to bother” and that “Roe v. Wade was the law of the land.” “The other side went so far as to accuse us of political theater,” Kaplan said in a statement. “But we took action because a woman’s right to choose is sacred and must be protected from those who would take our rights from us to further their own agenda. And today as we look out on the horizon of a post-Roe era, state laws are the last protection from a far-right Supreme Court, and extremist politicians who are hell-bent on sending us back

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State and county Democrats slammed draft ruling by U.S. Supreme Court on abortion case. into the dark ages.” Democratic candidates for the state’s 3rd Congressional district, Melanie D’Arrigo, Robert Zimmerman, Josh Lafazan, Jon Kaiman and Alessandra Biaggi each expressed their desire to codify Roe v. Wade, if elected. D’Arrigo said this leaked draft is a result of radical Republicans hijacking the courts. “Make no mistake: if this draft opinion becomes the law of the land, there will be a reckon-

ing at the polls,” D’Arrigo said. “This is a five-alarm fire and it’s undisputed proof that we need to elect better Democrats, not just more Democrats.” Biaggi echoed D’Arrigo’s sentiments, saying it is on the Democrats in office to use their power and ensure abortion rights remain protected. “If Dems don’t do something to stop the backslide in abortion rights while controlling the House, the Senate, and the presidency, then we can’t blame a generation of voters when they stop

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voting for us,” Biaggi tweeted on Tuesday. “It’ll be 100% on us, not them.” “Tonight we are outraged,” Lafazan said. “Tomorrow, we fight to codify Roe at the federal level and in Congress I will not rest until we get it done.” “As the Supreme Court is currently considering whether to overturn Roe v. Wade, it is imperative that those in Congress protect reproductive freedom for women across America,” Kaiman said. “I am disgusted that the majority conservative Supreme Court would move us back to a time of dangerous and illegal abortions,” Zimmerman said. “This is a shocking and reprehensible decision that will harm millions of vulnerable women and families across the country.” Gov. Kathy Hochul noted Tuesday that New York previously legalized abortion, saying “I refuse to go backwards.” She said that message to those who do not side with Roe v. Wade is “you don’t want to mess with the State of New York.” “This is something that we have fought against for my entire life,” Hochul said. “In fact, this is a battle my mother’s generation, it’s a battle from my generation, my daughter’s generation, and it seems like even my three-day old grandchild Sophia’s generation will have to be fighting this same fight. Something that we had thought we had put to bed a long time ago.” Joy D. Calloway, interim president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York said in a statement that “Abortion bans are the perpetuation of racism, sexism and economic injustice in a country that has a long history of stripping people of their own personal autonomy.”

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Court ruling clouds congressional lines BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z New York’s Court of Appeals rejected maps with newly drawn congressional lines that were said by Republicans to favor Democratic candidates last week clouding races across the state less than two months before primary elections are scheduled to be held. Judges on the appeals court said the congressional lines were gerrymandered and, therefore, in violation of a 2014 constitutional amendment to deter such redistricting so that one party is favored. Earlier this year, Patrick McAllister, a state Supreme Court judge, rejected the maps saying they were “unconstitutionally drawn with political bias.” Some of the changes in the previously-approved Congressional maps included the state’s 3rd District stretching into parts of the Bronx and Westchester counties. Currently, the district, held by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove), who is now running for the Democratic nomination for governor, includes Manhasset, Roslyn, Port Washington, Great Neck and Floral Park, among other areas, and stretches from Whitestone, Queens, to Kings Park in Suffolk County. The proposed redistricting would add several

areas in Westchester County and the Bronx. Melanie D’Arrigo, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the district, previously criticized the layout of the new district in a statement and claimed the proposed lines are an example of “extreme” gerrymandering. D’Arrigo, last week, called for the primary date to be rescheduled while the state continues to determine what constituency candidates will serve if elected. “If we are truly committed to running a free and fair election, we can’t stop overturning the unconstitutional gerrymander,” D’Arrigo said in a statement. “In order to center the needs of our voters, the primary date must be extended to account for the logistics of a new Congressional map.” Robert Zimmerman, a fellow Democrat running against D’Arrigo in the 3rd district election, said whatever redistricting occurs will not deter him from fighting for his constituents and addressing issues such as climate change. “Regardless of yesterday’s court ruling and how the district lines will be redrawn, I am in this fight because the issues facing our communities and the nation remain of paramount importance,” Zimmerman said last week. Continued on Page 58

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D’Arrigo champions progressive causes Port activist seeking CD3 Democratic nomination says she want to bring back party of FDR BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Port Washington progressive activist Melanie D’Arrigo says this upcoming election is a chance to focus on prioritizing money and reinvesting it into communities as she bids for the 3rd Congressional District. D’Arrigo, who said she represents the “Democratic wing of the Democratic Party working hard to bring this party back to its FDR roots,” held a virtual town hall with Blank Slate Media in late April speaking on a number of issues, both nationally as locally. D’Arrigo is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 3rd district seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove). “Every policy I fight for is centered on uplifting working and middle-class families,” D’Arrigo said. “My policy positions are solution-oriented and they tackle the problem. I have a philosophy which is to do the most good and everything I support is in that vein.” Regarding bail reform, D’Arrigo said she supports the reforms made by the state Legislature and considers them important civil rights legislation. On the overall issue of public safety, the Port Washington resident believes that investing in the community such as green spaces, education and healthcare for example would tackle the root cause of crime.

“We’ve defunded a lot from education, our schools and our police budgets keep growing,” D’Arrigo said. “I think there is a movement where most folks are saying if we’re going to have one budget with only a certain amount of money, we need to prioritize where we’re putting it.” D’Arrigo first ran for Congress in 2020, competing against incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove) and Great Neck attorney Michael Weinstock in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. While Suozzi won the primary and ultimately the general election, D’Arrigo received 25.7 percent of the primary vote. A native of Lindenhurst, D’Arrigo graduated from Barnard College and earned a master of science degree from the School of Health Professions at Long Island University, and later worked as an allied health professional for health care companies Optum and Cigna. For the first quarter of 2022, D’Arrigo raised $71,417.66 while disbursing $90,334.05. By March 31, she had $97,259.59 cash on hand and had raised $297,296.85 during her campaign according to Federal Election Commission filings. State and Nassau Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs has been critical of prominent progressives such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her overall policies, but D’Arrigo said she believes despite pre-

“I am hoping to breathe a fresh breath into the party and run on democratic values,” D’Arrigo said. “That’s what this campaign is about we’re running on issues that will improve material conditions for families in real-time.” D’Arrigo supports Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, campaign finance reform, immigration reform, student loan forgiveness and free public education, among others. So far, she has been endorsed by the National Organization for Women PAC, Brand New Congress, Her Bold Move, Empire State Indivisible, Moms in Office and Progressive Women of NY, among others. “These programs are very much PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CANDIDATE in the vein of the FDR spirit and would absolutely be a huge boon to the middle Melanie D’Arrigo of Port Washclass and we can actually build an econoington, a Democratic candidate my from the worker on up instead of the for the 3rd congressional district. top-down, which is what has happened for decades now,” D’Arrigo said. vious comments and the recent red wave D’Arrigo applauded President Joe in November throughout Long Island Biden for his cautious approach to the there are ways to establish progressive Russian invasion of Ukraine while avoidsupport. ing the country’s involvement in another She said in Southold, a Suffolk war. She said she is in favor of peace and County town, candidates were “open sending humanitarian aid as well as supand unapologetically progressive” while plies but she wants the United States to speaking about climate change and the do everything it can to de-escalate the Green New Deal, for example. She says situation rather than exacerbate it. it’s an example that at the municipal level “If we escalate to a certain point, we Long Islanders are open for a different might as well start the war ourselves and perspective. I think that’s what we’re trying to balance

here,” D’Arrigo said. “It’s not an easy decision nor should anyone take it lightly, I think we have to be as supportive as we can.” D’Arrigo’s rivals for the Democratic primary on June 28 include former North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, Oyster Bay’s Reema Rasool and longtime Democratic National Committee member Robert Zimmerman. While she lacks experience in political office, D’Arrigo said she’s represented her community for many years and has worked with elected officials on garnering support for many pieces of legislation. “I co-founded an LGBTQ nonprofit in the Town of North Hempstead and we organized the very first Pride celebration in the town’s history. We have now created a more inclusive environment for many of our families and our town is better for it,” D’Arrigo said. “I have fought for healthcare, I have fought for immigrant rights and in our town and throughout our district, I have fought for climate action. And I think the notion that I haven’t worked in government because I haven’t served is a false one because frankly, as an organizer, you work with multiple levels of government to try to advocate and pass policy.” D’Arrigo’s virtual town hall with Blank Slate Media can be seen on our YouTube channel.

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Sewanhaka teacher for alleged fake vax card BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y A Sewanhaka High School math teacher was indicted last Wednesday for allegedly submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to the school, Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. Tricia Manno, 47, from Lindenhurst was charged with trying to avoid the district’s mandatory testing rules. “This defendant allegedly attempted to circumvent the school district’s mandatory testing requirement by submitting a vaccine card with obvious forgeries,” Donnelly said in a statement. “Manno doubled-down on the fraud by allegedly illegally obtaining a replacement card at the Northport VA Medical Center where she claimed to have been vaccinated, showing staff a digital fake as her proof. Submitting fraudulent documents is a crime, and in this case, one that put the health and safety of students and staff at risk.” According to the district’s website, Manno teaches mathematics. Superintendent James Grossanne said she has been and will continue to fully cooperating with the DA’s office but cannot comment on

personnel matters “due to privacy restraints.” On Sept. 21 of last year, Donnelly said, Manno submitted a digital vaccination card to avoid the district’s testing rules, according to an investigation. Once colleagues found it possibly being fraudulent, Manno was asked to submit the original card, not digital, to the district but said it has been lost while also being vaccinated from the Northport VA Medical Center. Using her fake digital card, the DA said, Manno was able to get another copy, which she submitted to officials on Oct. 5, although there are currently no records that the hospital gave her a vaccination in the first place. Manno was arraigned Wednesday on charges of second-and third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. She has pleaded not guilty. Michael Davidman, senior assistant district attorney of the Public Corruption Bureau is prosecuting the case. Manno is being represented by Scott Limmer who declined to comment other than confirming his client’s not-guilty plea.

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Tricia Manno was indicted April 27 for allegedly submitting a fake vaccine card to the high school.

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Antisemitism on L.I. said to be rising Anti-Defamation Leagues says attacks rose 23% on Long Island in 2021 as part of a national trend BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Antisemitic attacks throughout Long Island increased 23% last year, with 32 incidents reported throughout Nassau County, according to statistics provided by the Anti-Defamation League. The local increase in antisemitic incidents reflects a larger statewide trend. A total of 416 antisemitic incidents were reported throughout New York in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the ADL. 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. “The message that this data is sending us is clear: antisemitism, like other forms of hate, is not going away, and we must proactively work together to protect our community by combating antisemitic statements and behavior before they lead to even more violence.” 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. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, told MSNBC

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State Sen. Anna Kaplan received a piece of hate mail with antisemitic references and profane language last year. that the data is “very damning” and that the record number of incidents tracked by the organization last year was “shocking.” “We’re in this moment where offenses across the board are on the rise,” Greenblatt said. “We saw 167% increase in antisemitic assaults in 2021…Make no mistake that neither [political] party has a monopoly on morality.” Greenblatt, whose wife is an Iranian refugee with deep roots to her home

country, previously said some Americans could face the fate of his wife and his grandfather, a Jew from Germany, and be forced to leave the nation if these acts of hatred are not properly combated during an interview with Blank Slate Media. Greenblatt said he does not believe it to be far-fetched that future family members may have the same fate of his wife and grandfather if antisemitic trends continue to rise.

“I don’t think it’s unthinkable for me as a Jew to imagine that one day my grandchildren might not be born here,” he said. “This country, the only one that I’ve ever known and loved, could one day change so dramatically that it forces me and my family to flee.” The ADL, Greenblatt said, has been tracking antisemitic trends and instances for roughly 60 years, with antisemitic attitudes being held now by 8 to 10% of the American population. Despite the

fact that millions of people still have those mindsets, he said, the statistics provide some encouragement though more work needs to be done. The North Shore has seen a fair share of antisemitic and anti-Asian 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. In October, Great Neck North High School held a forum organized by community leaders Lori Beth Schwartz and Judy Liman which discussed ways to combat antisemitism through education. State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-North Hills) also promoted legislation for the state Senate to conduct a study on courses of study on the Holocaust in New York’s schools in April. Kaplan said that a recent study by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany revealed that 58% of New Yorkers aged 18 to 39 cannot name a single concentration 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. Kaplan said the statistics were “deeply disturbing” but something that did not surprise her. “We need to stop this cycle,” Kaplan said. “And I think education is one of the key factors how we could do this.”

Complaint filed against Manhasset attorneys BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A pair of Manhasset attorneys misappropriated more than $1.3 million from a charitable trust they administered on behalf of a deceased client, according to a complaint filed by the office of state Attorney General Letitia James last Tuesday. The civil complaint alleges that Paul Marchese and Robin Maynard, of Marchese & Maynard LLP, represented Helen Gottlieb during the final years of her life before her death in 2008. Prior to her death, Marchese aided Gottlieb in establishing The Harold and Helen Gottlieb Foundation, along with the charitable trust worth around $2 million, according to the complaint. Following her death, Marchese, became the successor of Gottleib’s trust and had access to all of her assets, the complaint said. Marchese allegedly directed PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS the trust to pay the law firm nearly $600,000 before he and Maynard, Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil complaint against a pair of acting as sole directors of the founManhasset attorneys for allegedly misappropriating funds from a trust dation, paid themselves salaries of more than $750,000, according to and foundation.

the complaint. James said Marchese was able to conceal the transfers from the trust to the firm because he allegedly did not register the trust with the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, as is required by law. The suit, according to James, seeks a court order to force Marchese and Maynard to repay the funds they allegedly transferred from the trust and foundation, along with other penalties and interests. “Acting in their own interests, these lawyers allegedly failed to grant their client’s dying wish and hurt a charitable cause in the process,” James said in a release. “New Yorkers must have trust in the individuals tasked with overseeing their affairs when they are no longer able to do so themselves. My office will continue to uphold the laws designed to protect the interests of our charitable organizations and hold accountable those who attempt to shirk their duties in order to line their pockets.” Timothy Gilles, a spokesperson for the firm, said in a statement to Blank Slate Media that the salaries

and legal fees “have been entirely typical and appropriate for the extensive work and broad range of services provided by the firm and its partners” “Marchese and Maynard and its predecessor firm have been the exclusive attorneys for Helen Gottlieb, for her living trust, for her estate, for the trust after her death, and for her Foundation for 24 years,” Gilles continued. Gilles also said the missing documentation was the result of a 2020 fire at the law firm’s office along with “the loss of documents due to incomplete records transfer during multiple transitions — from handwritten paper time sheets to a primitive floppy-disk computer system, and ultimately to a more sophisticated law office technology package.” “As the Attorney General’s office is aware, most of these issues are already before the Surrogate’s Court in Nassau County in an action we filed last year,” Gilles continued. “We are happy to resume discussions that stalled nearly a year ago with the Attorney General’s office to resolve this matter.”

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Koblenz, Dromm endorse Zimmerman East Hills mayor, LGBTQ+ leader join long list of officials backing G.N. businessman in CD3 BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y

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Great Neck’s Robert Zimmerman announced his Congressional run for New York’s Third Congressional District.

The campaign for longtime Democratic National Committee member Robert Zimmerman announced endorsements by the Village of East Hills Mayor Michael Koblenz and Daniel Dromm, former New York City Council finance chair as he bids for his party’s nomination in the 3rd Congressional District. Koblenz, who has served in his role for more than two decades, said Zimmerman can deliver for both the village and district. “I know Robert Zimmerman well and I have seen him in action. He has demonstrated the experience and insight to effectively deliver for the residents of the Village of East Hills and Nassau County,” Koblenz said in a statement. “From his years on Capitol Hill, to his career in business, and his decades of advocacy as a Democratic National Committeeman, I know Robert will give us the leadership we need during this critical time for Long Island and our nation. That is why I proudly endorse him for Congress.” Dromm, an LGBTQ+ leader according to the campaign, said Zimmerman will advocate for the community’s issues. “Robert Zimmerman will make history as the first LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Queens and Long Island,” Dromm said. “It matters because our community’s

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If you’re expecting financial assistance from family or other sources, make sure to notify your loan officer. Failure to disclose might result in being disqualified for the mortgage and wasted attorney and closing fees. ESTIMATE CLOSING COSTS Determine in advance what the closing costs will be. These are separate from the purchase price and increase your total spending. Aside from your down payment (which is part of your home cost), closing costs usually include title charges (recording fees, mortgage tax, insurance premiums, title searches, etc.), bank fees (loan processing fees, escrow for taxes, bank attorney fees, etc.), survey fees, and attorney fees. These can add up. Many New York Title Abstract company websites have cost calculators that can help with estimating closing costs. INSPECT THE PROPERTY Before going to contract, get a professional inspection or engineer’s report on the condition of the property. A professional inspection will help reveal any problems or damages in the home that may not be apparent. It will allow you to determine any additional costs, if the purchase price needs to be adjusted, if the seller needs to complete repairs prior to closing (this should be in the contract), or if you’re even still interested in the property. Continued on Page 58

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Herricks soph Herricks artist shows her talent wins for flute play Herricks High School sophomore Meredith Daly is one of seven winners being recognized in the 2022 New York Flute Club Young Musicians Contest. In addition to being a dedicated member

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of the Herricks High School Music Department, Daly is a member of the Long Island Youth Orchestra and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York. She recently won second place in the 2020 Queensboro Symphony Orchestra International Competition, and has participated in the NYSSSA School for Orchestral Studies, Kinhaven Music School, LIU Post Chamber Music Festival and Oyster Bay Music Festival. The Young Musicians Contest is intended to foster the development of precollegiate flutists by exposing them to a healthy competitive environment and constructive comments from the area’s professional flutists. The seven winners will perform in person at the Flute Fair YMC concert on April 23. At the Flute Fair concert, the Herricks sophomore will play Franz Doppler’s “Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise.”

Herricks High School junior Kriya Patel was featured in the Nassau Region PTA March 2022 Issue of The Leader for sharing her artistic talents with the students and staff at Searing-

town Elementary School. Initially, Kriya reached out to the Searingtown Elementary School PTA to see how she could uplift the students and staff at her former elemen-

tary school with positive messaging through her artistic talent and a few modest pieces of sidewalk chalk. Throughout the month of October, Kriya and a group of talented high school students engaged in a ChalkFest, volunteering their time to draw festive and creative images for the school’s Health and Safety week, Mental Health Awareness Day, and even their Halloween celebration! In December, Kriya happily volunteered again to transform the front windows of her alma mater into a wintry wonderland. The staff and students appreciated seeing the uplifting artwork and inspiring messages while coming in and out of the school! The Nassau Region PTA serves PTA units and councils throughout Nassau County. The PTA is a powerPHOTOS COURTESY OF HERRICKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, Kriya and her artwork created for Searingtown Elementary School and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. students and staff to enjoy.

Herricks students support Ukraine

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Denton Avenue Elementary students in Herricks organized a collection of food, clothing, and necessities to support the people of the Ukraine. The donations are combined with larger efforts through St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church in Riverhead.

Herricks elementary and middle school students have come together to show their support for the Ukraine people by coordinating food, clothing and medical supply drives as well as sending encouraging messages of hope. Two March-inspired events organized and led by Herricks students included the Denton Avenue Elementary donation drive to aid the people of Ukraine and the Kids4Ukraine community efforts in conjunction with the Shelter Rock Library initiated by Herricks sixthgrader, Neil Chen. The Denton Avenue Elemen-

tary drive started at the beginning of March and ran through March 15. The elementary school promoted their event in school with posters designed by the students. The early March efforts were organized by the Denton Avenue Student Council along with their adviser Mrs. Roulett and the school’s Human Relations Club, along with their advisor Mrs. Manning. The student families donated food, clothing and medical supplies that filled two truckloads. Students sorted and packed the items that were delivered to St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church in Riverhead.

The second event, a community-wide collection to assist humanitarian relief for Ukraine took place on March 26 at the Shelter Rock Library organized by Kids4Ukraine, started by Herricks middle school student, Neil Chen. The sixth-grader had the idea of spreading awareness to school-aged children about the situation in Ukraine and promoted his idea through social media and a partnership with the library. Chen’s vision resulted in the collection of hundreds of medical supply items such as first aid kits, ibuprofen, antibacterial ointments, creams, gauzes,

gloves, medical tapes, and walkers during the one day, two-anda-half-hour collection window at the library. Additionally, several Herricks elementary and middle school students along with their parents volunteered their time sorting, packing, and loading the collected medical supplies to be delivered to St. Josaphat’s Monastery in Glen Cove. Both drives were organized by Herricks students and supported by the Herricks community. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church and St. Josaphat’s Monastery were grateful for the outpouring of generosity in support of the people of Ukraine.

EWSD ranked Student’s science successes nationally for music The East Williston School District has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the nation by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation in recognition of the district’s outstanding commitment to providing quality music education and inspiring a love of music among students in all grade levels.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, East Williston answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. This recognition and the success of the district’s music program and studentmusicians would not have been possible without the work of the district’s talented and dedicated music staff. Congratulations to John D’Onofrio-Watts, Scott Hoefling, Edward Lattari, Alyssa Lubrano, Rachel Macleod, Stan Orlovsky, Peggy Pokrywka and Eve Troiano and the District K-12 Arts Coordinator Danielle Mammolito.

Mineola High School student Keira Talty has recently been recognized for her achievements in science. Talty was awarded Second Place in the Poster Session of the 60th annual National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, which was held recently in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The National JSHS brought together 245 high

school students who qualified by submitting and presenting original scientific research papers in regional symposiums held at universities nationwide. Talty competed in the “Mathematics and Computer Sciences” category and received a $450 monetary award. Additionally, Talty has been named a finalist in the 2022 NSPC Brain &

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Choosing the right Mother’s Day flowers Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that honors motherhood and provides an opportunity for men, women and children to show their mothers how much they appreciate them. The tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States dates back more than a century to 1908, when West Virginia native Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to honor her mother, who had passed away three years earlier, and all mothers in Grafton, West Virginia. Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national holiday in the United States in 1914, thanks in large part to Jarvis’ campaigning. As Jarvis, who never married and never had children of her own, grew old, she criticized Mother’s Day as overly commercial, even trying to have it removed from the calendar. Those efforts failed, and Mother’s Day remains popular now, more than 100 years after the idea for it was conceived. While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and wellwishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties. Carnations Carnations are popular Mother’s Day flowers, perhaps because they are available in a number of colors. That means it’s highly likely sons, daughters, husbands

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Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honor all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family. A vast number of families travel to their favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation says 54.8 percent of Americans treat their mothers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. Billions of dollars are generated by people eating out with their mothers. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal. * Book early ... very early. To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8, 2022. * Expect to wait. Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to

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AZTEC TWO-STEP 2.0 TO PLAY SOUSA BANDSHELL Aztec Two-Step 2.0 Performs at the Sousa Bandshell at Sunset ParkSaturday, May 7 at 3:00 pm (Rain Date Sunday, May 8 at 3 p) The Port Washington Public Library welcomes the enduring folk/rock group Aztec Two-Step, currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the act’s debut album, as part of their SoundSwap series. With four-

plus decades as staples of progressive FM radio, major record deals, non-stop touring, and even an appearance on David Letterman, Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have impressed audiences with intelligent songwriting, dazzling lead guitar, and soaring harmonies. Since Neal’s retirement, Rex and his wife Dodie Pettit, an accomplished musician and

an original member of the cast of The Phantom of the Opera, are now the heart and soul of Aztec Two-Step 2.0. Together, they continue to expand and explore the band’s legacy with fan favorites, forgotten gems, and new original compositions. This arrangement of Aztec Two-Step has

appeared in concert with such notable artists as The Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Talking Heads, Bon Jovi, Heart, and many others. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of theLibrary. Come join us at Sunset Park for what promises to be a delightful afternoon of music with Aztec Two-Step!

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Northwell Health deploys telemedicine to Ukraine As Russian forces engage in a second offensive on the eastern border of Ukraine, Northwell Health is providing telemedicine support to aid these frontline regions. Northwell’s Center for Global Health, in cooperation with the Ukrainian military, is launching telemedicine platforms to several undisclosed health centers where intense fighting has left millions displaced and thousands of civilians wounded and killed – stressing already taxed medical resources and providers in those areas. “Our main objective during this crisis has been to be thoughtful to our approach and to do what’s sustainable and immediately needed,” said Dr. Eric Cioe Peña, Northwell’s director of the Center for Global Health. “What we don’t want to do in this situation is to duplicate and compete with the sustainable efforts already in place.” In February, Northwell aligned with Doctors Without Borders, an organization with extensive experience in combat medicine and humanitarian relief across the globe. As part of the health system’s humanitarian efforts for Ukraine, Northwell collected more than $210,000 earmarked for Doctors Without Borders and shipped 18,000 pounds of medical supplies to the government. “We’ve learned from our work in other parts of the world, sometimes sending personnel isn’t always the most effective because of the limited number of people you can send and the logistics it takes to get them there. To be able to leverage the skills and talents of our entire health system at a moment’s notice can make all the difference in saving lives,” Peña said.

Telemedicine is a unique area of opportunity for the health network to provide 24/7 consultations and a support mechanism that lends expertise to clinicians in the field caring for wounded soldiers and civilians. It offers training to newly enlisted providers and education to battlefield-promoted physicians. The Northwell Centralized Transfer Center, which provides access to thousands of Northwell hospital-based specialists to patients in the New York region and beyond, will manage the day-to-day operation.

This initiative will roll out in two phases: Northwell will mobilize its telemedicine call center to funnel incoming requests to providers on a variety of readily accessible mobile platforms, anything from laptops to mobile devices and tablets. The second phase will bring medical grade/ high fidelity telemedicine systems, ones routinely used in hospitals in the U.S., to these centers to collaborate on higher level cases in the operating room, to aid in combat trauma and other procedures.

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Michael Dowling, Northwell Health’s president and CEO stands in front of 28 pallets holding 18,000 pounds of medical supplies that Northwell sent to the Ukraine in March.

These systems can be controlled remotely by physicians in the U.S. to change their desired field of view for better patient assessment. These systems can also be vital in post-operative care. “Over the course the of the war, there’s been an outpouring of support and relief from Northwell providers with a desire to help,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell’s president and CEO. “The Northwell Transfer Center, which played a significant role in load balancing of our hospitals during COVID, will develop this complex operation which will allow physicians in Ukraine to access the same world-renowned specialists that we offer to patients and physicians in the New York region.” Northwell’s platform will allow seamless telemedicine, including telephonic and written translation, and provide support for a request for any specialist within the Northwell network. Writing the telemedicine war theatre playbook Rising to the occasion during the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine helped provide care to patients across New York State at home, allowing providers to focus their efforts in the hospital, to care for the sickest patients with coronavirus. “We’ve leveraged the versatility of our team during COVID and we see many of the same opportunities it can provide in this fight,” said Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz,who serves as the medical director for Northwell’s Center for Emergency Medicine. “This is a space where we’ve written the playbook. We’re going to do it again and will adapt this platform to serve the greatest need in a variety of situations.” To contribute to the fund, visit Northwell’sCenter for Global Health.

Williston Park Library upcoming events This year’s Summer Reading kickoff will take place on Saturday, June 25 from 11 am-1 pm in the Village Hall parking lot. Children will be able to register for our programs, dance to the DJ and enjoy some ice cream. Staff from NY Life will be available for Child ID registration. The library is distributing Covid-19 self-test kits while supplies last.

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Monday—June 20—10 am-2 pm in front of the Library. Open to everyone over 18 years of age. Included: brief cardiac history, blood pressure and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Empire Safety Driving Course—Wednesday—June 22—10 am-4 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $30 p/person. Checks payable to Empire Safety Counsel. Registration forms are available at the Circulation Desk, or call the library at 516-742-1820, and one will be mailed to you Ceramic Gnome Craft—Tuesday—June 28—6 pm in the Library. $20 material fee. Limited to 20 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register. Children’s Programs Storytime with Miss Beth—Tuesdays—May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31—11-11:45 am in the Children’s Room for children ages 1-4. Summer Reading Kickoff—Saturday—June 25—11 am-1 pm in the Village Hall parking lot for children of all ages. Program registration, DJ, ice cream and child ID registration will be available. STEM Lego’s How to Code a Sandcastle— Wednesday—June 29—4 pm in the Children’s Room for children ages 5+. Limited to 12 participants. Call the library (742-1820) or email willistonparkprograms@gmail.com to register. Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays.

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Donating nearly 100,000 seized counterfeit jackets Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly has announced the completion of a six-year-long effort to donate nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets – seized during multiple investigations – to more than 160 charities across Long Island and the greater New York area. During three investigations between 2015 and 2017, the NCDA and its law enforcement partners in the Nassau County Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Homeland Security Investigations, seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets from warehouses in Hicksville, Westbury, and Old Bethpage, intended for sale with a street value that – at the time – exceeded $3 million. The NCDA has distributed the jackets to more than 160 nonprofits, charities, and volunteer groups for individuals in need. The final 1,000 jackets were distributed to charities, including 600 jackets

that have been donated to St. Finbar Roman Catholic Church, which will be sent to Ukraine as part of humanitarian relief efforts in the region. “After three seizures netted us nearly 100,000 counterfeit jackets, we were faced with a tough choice: send them to the incinerator to be destroyed like most counterfeit goods, or get creative, and find a way to put these jackets into the hands of people who needed them most,” said Donnelly. “With the help of our extraordinary partners, the jackets were given new life and donated to charities across Long Island and New York. Now, at the end of this journey with one final donation, we are glad to be able to provide some small measure of relief to the people of Ukraine.” “After a lengthy multi-agency investigation was conducted, the most advantageous way for the counterfeit goods to be dispersed was to ensure that the deserving in our communities are taken care of,” said Nassau County

Police Department Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder. “Not only will these jackets keep them warm, it will bring smiles to their faces knowing that their law enforcement agencies care. With many of the jackets also being shipped to the Ukraine, it’s a great way for Nassau County to show our support.” “In supporting neuro-diverse inclusion and employment opportunities through this donation, the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office has strengthened the fabric of the entire county,” said Stanfort J. Perry, CEO, AHRC Nassau. “These machines provide a pathway for men and women with developmental disabilities to become meaningfully employed while supplying needed resources in our local Long Island economy.” Seized counterfeit clothing was once destroyed by law, but in 2015, state forfeiture laws were amended to allow for counterfeit items, like clothing or jackets, to be donated to charity with

proper safety testing and the permission of the victim. In 2015, NCDA, NCPD, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations seized more than 50,000 counterfeit jackets in a Hicksville warehouse, with a street value at the time in excess of $2 million. State law requires not-for-profit recipients of donated counterfeit clothing to inspect or pay for the inspection of the clothing to ensure it is safe for consumers. The defendant was ordered, as part of his plea, to pay for the expense of the independent testing and the storage of the jackets earmarked for donation. Two additional seizures, in Westbury and Old Bethpage in 2016 and 2017, respectively, brought the total number of seized counterfeit jackets to 98,000. With the permission of the victim manufacturer, a project was initiated to alter the jackets to remove the fraudu-

lent labels using embroidery machines that were also seized during the investigations. NCDA donated four seized machines to AHRC Nassau and Spectrum Designs, who trained their clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to operate the embroidery machines and remove the counterfeit labels, ensuring the jackets were ready for charitable donation while providing their clients with valuable, transferable, occupational skills. All jackets were safety tested and counterfeit trademarks were removed before donation to charitable organizations. The NCDA thanks the many organizations that have assisted in these efforts, including our law enforcement partners, AHRC Nassau, Spectrum Designs, the recipient charities, veterans’ associations, local business owners and manufacturers, and NCDA staff who participated in the project.

Panel discussion to defend freedom under siege An unprecedented attack on our system of representative government is now underway across the country. Increasingly, candidates that lose at the polls are refusing to concede their defeat and instead attack the integrity of the election. In many states, politicians are replacing professional election ad-

ministrators with partisan hacks, undermining their bi-partisan mission. And, some states have even empowered their legislatures to overturn the election results entirely. These trends have been widely reported in the news, but exposure has not been enough to stop this onslaught against our system of free elections.

In order to defend our free institutions of representative government, non-partisan religious and community groups have organized a public forum to publicize these threats to our freedom, and to suggest ways in which a concerned citizenry can defend our system from attack. For example, the forum will pro-

pose “The Candidate’s Pledge” which commits a candidate to accept and affirm the legitimacy of our system of free elections. Signing the Pledge will show that the candidate – regardless of party — supports our system of representative government. The forum, “Freedom Under Siege,” will take place on Thursday,

May 17 from 6:30-8 pm at: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85614666354 and is open to the public. For further information, contact Dr. David Sprintzen at dsprintz@ gmail.com.Ethical Humanist Society is located in Garden City, with members across Nassau County; I live in Syosset.

JCC Hosts ‘Plant a Greenvale’s Mullen celebrates Tree’ with Kaplan Arbor Day at Eisenhower Park On Sunday, April 24, Senator Anna M. Kaplan and the Sid Jacobson JCC held an Earth Day event for kids and their families at the JCC in East Hills. Kids were able to plant their own Eastern White Pine seedlings to take home

and make eco-themed arts and crafts projects. The “Miracle Musicians” entertained the crowd with a musical performance, and numerous volunteers from the JCC volunteered their time to make sure the event ran smoothly.

Greenvale resident Erin Mullen, a senior supervisor of Customer Outreach and Education for PSEG Long Island, celebrated the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day on April 29 by educating customers and helping to beautify Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Mullen was part of a team of PSEG Long Island community ambassadors who spent the day planting shade trees native to Long Island and the East Coast, including swamp white oak, red maple, blackgum and eastern white pine. Another team of PSEG Long Island employees gathered outside the Lt. Michael Murphy Museum in West Sayville, planting flowering fruit trees in a historic orchard area to support local wildlife. In addition, PSEG Long Island and the PSEG Foundation partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away energy-saving trees to the first 100 customers who visited the teams in Eisenhower Park and West Sayville to learn about where to plant trees so they do not interfere with power lines, how to save money through energy efficiency, and what financial assistance programs are available. When planted properly,

these energy saving trees can provide shade and wind protections that can reduce heating and cooling costs. “Supporting the environment is an important way of improving life in the communities we serve,” said Peggy Keane, interim president and COO of PSEG Long Island. “We are thrilled to show our spirit of community service by planting trees in Eisenhower Park and West Sayville, honoring a 150-yearold American tradition and ensuring nature continues to inspire for generations to come. As Long Island’s own Walt Whitman so eloquently wrote, ‘The solid forests give fluid utterances, they do as well as most speaking, writing, poetry, sermons — or rather they do a great deal better.’” “In Nassau County, we are known for the prevalence of trees, and we take pride in maintaining our suburban quality of life, and the environmental benefits these trees provide,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “Thank you, PSEG Long Island, for helping us plant new trees in Eisenhower Park. Not only do they provide health and energy benefits, but they literally keep us alive, providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.”

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We should celebrate Earth Day all year long

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llow me to add to “Earth Matters — Earth Day 2022 What you can do to help” (Jennifer Wilson-Pines — April 29). Why not celebrate Earth Day April 22 all year long? Recycle newspapers, magazines, glass, plastics, old medicines, paints and cleaning materials. Leave your car at home.

For local trips in the neighborhood walk or ride a bike. For longer travels consider many public transportation alternatives already available. Use MTA, NYC Transit subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, Nassau Inter County Express (NICE) Bus and City of Long Beach Bus. They use less fuel and move far more people than cars. Employers offer transit checks to

help subsidize a portion of the costs. Utilize your investments and reap the benefits. You’ll be supporting a cleaner environment and be less stressed. Many employers allow employees to telecommute and work from home full or part time. Others use alternative work schedules, which enable staff to avoid rush hour gridlock. This saves travel time and can

improve mileage per gallon. Join a car or van pool to share costs of commuting. Use a hand-powered lawn mower instead of a gasoline or electric one. Rake your leaves instead of using gasoline-powered leaf blowers. The amount of pollution created by gasoline-powered lawn mowers or leaf blowers will surprise you.

A cleaner environment starts with everyone. 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).

Are there legal or ethical concerns for Peirez?

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s there any conflict of interest by holding a position whereby an individual has some control over the salary and benefits of the retired teachers while the same individual is also a retired teacher? Would there be any illegal and/or unethical aspect to such an arrangement? According to a supportive character reference letter by a former GNPS principal, Phyllis Feldman, in the April 8 issue of Great Neck News, Ms. Donna Peirez is both a retired teacher

and also a previous “Vice President” of GNPS’s Union, “Great Neck Teachers Association (GNTA).” If Ms. Peirez gets re-elected should she be allowed to vote on issues affecting the salaries and benefits of the retired teachers or she should recuse herself when facing the issue? What if she only recuses herself for only the issues affecting the salaries and benefits of the retired teachers but she would still be allowed to vote on expenses other than the salaries or benefits of the school retirees?

Would there be a conflict of interest? Obviously, if she votes against such expenditures, there would be more funds available that could be utilized for the salaries and benefits of the retirees. The school’s decisions are influenced by different entities each protecting different interests. In fact, union leaders and school trustees have adversely conflicting interests. The function of the school board of trustees a/k/a “Board of Education”

(BOE) is to provide the best education for the students while taking into account the best financial interest of the taxpayers. The members of BOE are supposed to make sure that the proper allocation of the budget is implemented by the optimal use of the available funds in order to materialize those goals. The unions, however, protect the best financial interests of the employees, teachers and contractors. Hence, in addition to a possible conflict of interest of Ms. Peirez to

be a trustee on the Board of Education, there is another questionable aspect with respect to her candidacy, i.e., her allegiance to the union as she has served as the vice president of the school union. Her allegiance and past connections to the union could cause bias in her decision making. A unionist mindset is at odds with what is expected from a trustee mindset Michael Eisenstein Great Neck

President Joe Biden fails on all fronts

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was extremely wary of what President Biden could accomplish during his four years in office. However, I was surprised at how quickly and how much he has done. It only took a little over a year for him to undo everything President Trump put in place. The United States went from being energy independent to energy dependent, from being an energy exporter to energy importer. Tens of thousands of high-paying jobs disappeared on his first day of office with the signature of his pen when he cancelled the Keystone pipeline. President Biden then agreed to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will transport oil from Russia to Germany. We even import oil from Russia, helping to pay for Putin’s war against Ukraine, approximately 600,000 barrels of oil a day that transfers to Putin’s war machine over $66 million per day

or almost $2 trillion a month. Canada has offered to replace this oil, but Biden turned them down. Even now, Biden is on his knees begging Nicholas Maduro, the Dictator of Venezuela, or the mullahs of Iran for oil. The United States went from having a secure southern border to an open porous one. Last month over 200,000 illegal immigrants tried to storm into the country. Of course, while so many Americans have to wear masks and are required to keep taking COVID shots, these illegal immigrants are not subject to these same draconian rules. They are not tested or required to have shots. In fact, they are flown in the dead of night to various cities, including Westchester County, where they are then put on buses and dropped off to parts unknown. Crime is at the highest levels in decades, il-

legal drugs pour in at ever increasing rates and drug overdoses are at an all time high. Inflation is running out of control, increasing from 1.4 percent when Biden took office and last month hit 8.5 percent, the highest in 40 years. However, these numbers do not tell the whole story. The price for food has exceeded 10 percent, and if you are Kosher then it is even higher. The price at the gas station has almost doubled since Biden took office. Across the country, individuals have started putting up small signs on gas pumps with his picture on it saying, “I did that.” Electricity prices have also dramatically gone up, and I just received my budget bill from National Grid which is now 20 percent higher than before. Bidenflation is spiraling out of control and will undoubtedly get worse.

Mortgage interest rates have almost doubled recently and seem certain to go even higher. It is only a matter of time until houses are priced out of the reach of so many individuals. GDP for the first quarter of 2022 was just announced as minus 1.4 percent. Welcome to the stagflation world of the Biden presidency. The news on the international front is even worse. Russia has invaded Ukraine, killing thousands of innocent men, women and children. Whole towns have been wiped off the map. Millions have fled the country. Communist China daily flies military jets over Taiwan threatening their air space and independence. The mullahs of Iran threaten Israel constantly with nuclear annihilation and all Biden wants to do is to sign a new treaty with them. The debacle of our withdrawal

from Afghanistan in the middle of the night, which left over $80 billion of the most sophisticated weapons there, the loss of 13 brave American soldiers and for over 250 days has left countless Americans behind enemy lines. North Korea’s dictator is continually launching new missiles and testing new weapon prototypes. As Secretary Robert Gates said, “President Biden has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades.” President Obama also said, “Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to (expletive) things up.” Somewhere President Carter is smiling since he is no longer considered the worst President the United States has ever had! Jack Lipsky Great Neck

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ur schools are our community’s invaluable shared asset. In these times of increasing divisiveness, our community has a proud legacy of fine schools to uphold, protect and nurture for the generations ahead. Every May, at budget and board election time, we ask ourselves: Who is best suited to shoulder this immense responsibility on our behalf for the next three years? What do we want for the future of our school community? As one considers the school board candidates, it can be helpful to ask and consider: Why are they run-

ning and what are they running for? Are they running because they truly care about the well-being of each and every of our 3,300 plus students or are they running for themselves? Christine Monterosso’s demonstrated record, her ability to foster consensus, and her caring and inclusive leadership proves that she is running for trustee because she looks out for the entire Manhasset team: our students, their education and well-being, our school community and our taxpayers. Her vision has been and is a key catalyst for ongoing improvement school- wide.

Under her leadership, the district added a top-notch broadcast journalism studio and curriculum; kept the double-accelerated elementary math opportunity and created additional pathways for late bloomers; added engineering opportunities for students at multiple levels and kept the annual budgets within the allowable tax cap. I have seen firsthand how Christine advocates for each and every student and pushes for constructive and innovative solutions to keep our schools the best they can be. Christine cares. She goes to great

lengths to make herself available regularly to listen, understand and consider the needs of all her constituents. She weighs carefully the needs and wants of all: our students, parents, faculty, staff and taxpayers, and works collaboratively to find optimal solutions balancing and meeting the majority of needs. I have seen her approach evolve as she considers all perspectives. Christine’s passionate advocacy and her collaborative focus on growth, improvement and providing appropriate challenges and opportunities for all students make our schools a better place every day.

Traditionally, our school community’s collaboration, our active listening, our caring and our collective focus on what is best for students makes ours exceptionally special and a place many want to be a part of. Christine actively protects our foundation, nurtures our values and demonstrates them daily in her leadership on our behalf. Join me in voting for Christine as a trustee on the Board of Education to protect and nurture all our school community holds dear. Regina Green Rule Manhasset

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Re-Elect Culotta to F.P.-Bellerose Board of Education

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n May 17, the Floral Park-Bellerose community will be going to the polls, and I ask for the privilege of serving you for another term and representing your voice on the Board of Education. When I was first elected in 2019, I vowed to advocate for our students, fight for our families, and make decisions with an eye toward fiscal responsibility. With these priorities guiding me, I helped our district achieve tremendous success over the last three years. As a trustee, I helped oversee the first expansions of Floral Park-Bellerose and John Lewis Childs Schools in decades—key projects that we delivered to our students and our community ontime and within budget. We implemented a full-time Universal Pre-K program, which helps ease the financial burden of childcare on our families. We developed new science programs and discovery labs, and we made strategic investments in technology. We prioritized mental health and social and emotional learning throughout the constantly changing environment of the last

two years. We supported our students with psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors, and we supported our teachers with critical training. I worked with our board and our administration to bring more transparency to our operations and decision-making. We transformed our website and uploaded more detailed information about our curriculum, our capital projects, and our budget. We revamped our social media pages, we shared regular newsletters and updates, and thanks to Zoom, we have been able to engage more of our community during public meetings. During any other moment, these accomplishments might have felt like heavy lifts. But we reached these unprecedented achievements in the face of a raging pandemic, which our district took head on. For the last two years, I have been at the table, working to bring our community together, listening to concerns and ideas, and helping to develop comprehensive plans to keep our children safe. As a result of these efforts, we were able to bring our students back into the

Michael Culotta classroom while minimizing the transmission of the virus. Today, we can see the smiles on the faces of our children, who have demonstrated to us the true meaning of resilience. They are inspirations to us all. Although we have come a long way over the last two years, we are not completely out of the pandemic, and there

is still much work to be done to ensure that the future of our children remains bright. We find ourselves in a moment of transition on many fronts. Our community has grown. Our original school buildings were constructed a century ago, and their infrastructure is aging. New educational standards are on the horizon. The number of students who require special educational services has grown exponentially over the last ten years. This environment offers the perfect moment for us to develop a new long-range strategic plan for the Floral Park-Bellerose School District. We have an opportunity to reimagine the educational experience for our students, establish new goals, and raise the bar in our schools. As an attorney and senior executive, I have extensive experience bringing people together around complicated problems and issues, building consensus, and implementing meaningful and strategic changes. I have helped our district reach new heights in the face of tre-

mendous obstacles and adversity. I can get the job done. My wife and I, like many others in the area, bought our home in Floral Park, planted our roots, and invested in our community because the school system is one of the best in New York State. Our oldest child is thriving at Floral Park-Bellerose School, and our youngest child soon will be joining their ranks. I have a vested interest in the success of our school district. When we succeed, our children grow, our home values remain high, and our community continues to be one of the most desirable places to live and learn in Long Island. I would be honored to serve as your Trustee and continue the great work of our community during another term on the Floral-Park Bellerose Board of Education. I humbly ask for your vote on Election Day. Thank you for your support. Michael Culotta Trustee Floral Park-Bellerose Board of Education

Peirez will keep Socio-political indoctrination’ in G.N. G.N schools great

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ohn F. Kennedy said, “Happiness is the full use of one’s talents along lines of excellence.” The above quote can be applied to Donna Peirez regarding her re-election to the Great Neck Board of Education. Donna has demonstrated her noteworthy talents, credentials and experience in the quest for excellence in her many roles as a parent, an active Great Neck citizen and in all of her elected positions. She is thoughtful and passionate about quality education, which has been her creed for each and every student. She has been a strong advocate for children, their educational growth, emphasizing the beauty of differences in learning and inspiring their educational appreciation. Donna has dedicated her life to instilling a standard of excellence and leadership in many ways. Her leadership was recognized resulting in her election as PTA president at the Baker Hill School followed by her election as president of the Parent Teacher Organization and then her election as the chairperson for the United Parent Teacher Con-

Hi everyone, my name is Emil Hakimi, and I am running for a seat as a Trustee on the Great Neck Public School Board of Education. ference. She taught at the ComI was inspired to run in order to be a munity school and for 28 years at voice for parents who are extremely conthe Lakeville school. cerned about the introduction of socioIn 2016 she ran a successpolitical indoctrination into our children’s ful campaign vice president. Her curriculum and instruction. focus was to “give back” to the The dismissive attitude with which Great Neck community for what our concerns have been met has led to a she felt her children had so forstrong feeling of distrust between a large tunately received as students. As segment of parents and the school board. a result of Donna’s membership I hope that my election will help rebuild on the board, the Great Neck this vital bridge. school district was ranked No. 1 Since the School Board started priby Niche.com. oritizing politically motivated social proGiven Donna Peirez’s credengrams and curricula, the national standtials, as a caring parent, a former ings of the school district have declined teacher within the Great Neck drastically. school system and her experience as a board member there is no doubt that her re-election to the Great Neck school board will be valuable assets for everyone concerned. Please join me on May 17 to re-elect Donna Peirez to the Continued from Page 16 Great Neck School Board of EduEach metaphor contributes to our uncation. Her re-election is essential derstanding that work and play for young to maintain the excellence and people are inseparable. respected reputation enjoyed by Let them play freely! Great Neck’s school system. We We are living in uneasy times. Free-floatwill all reap the benefits by her ing anxiety has been intensified by the COservice. VID-19 pandemic and a sense of uncertainty about the future. Free play has been hijacked Lois Schaffer by protective health measures imposed by Great Neck government. They are not universally accept-

According to US News and World Report, in 2017, Great Neck North High School was ranked #164 nationally, and now we have fallen to #503. Given the amount of money being spent per student in Great Neck, this is extremely disappointing. We need to refocus on academic achievement and excellence, rather than on controversial agendas which do not align with the values of many in our community. I would also like to discuss misinformation being spread about my stance on the budget. I am unequivocally supportive of the budget passing, and I encourage all my supporters to vote in favor of the budget as well. I have four children currently in the district and would never jeopardize the quality of their education. These rumors

and personal attacks against me are unwarranted and are simply meant to minimize our concerns and deflect from the issues that matter. I hope this statement clarifies my position on the budget so that we can focus on having meaningful discussions about the topics which have many parents concerned. We are all one community here, we all share the same instinct to want what’s best for our children. So please, let’s all be kind to each other. Regardless of the outcome of this election, we must all be united for this common cause. I kindly ask that you vote yes on the budget, and elect me on May 17. Emil Hakimi Candidate for Great Neck Board of Education

Honoring a child’s right to play ed and can be isolating and confusing. Regardless, a child’s job is to explore and a parent’s job is to protect. It is incumbent upon us, as adults who care about kids, to find the proper balance to allow each child the time to safely find their way, taking baby steps if necessary. Not sure about letting go just yet? You are not alone. It’s okay. There are lots of organized outside of school activities that are supervised by caring adults who un-

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derstand child development and peer group dynamics. Laws can help to guide us, not decide for us. Play is a child’s right. __________ If you wish to review the relevant freerange parenting laws in all 50 states, go here: https://letgrow.org/resources/state-policymaps/#N

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Hadassah Nassau sets 16th Annual Walk-a-Thon Hadassah Nassau has scheduled its 16th Annual Walk-a-Thon 2022 for Stem Cell Research at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 15 at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Heights, announced Hadassah Nassau President Rachel Rosen. Hadassah Past National President Ellen Hershkin will join several hundred Long Island Hadassah members and supporters for the two-part community fundraiser with an announced goal of $300,000 for stem cell research at Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) in Jerusalem. Rosen announced that overall, Hadassah Nassau has raised nearly $1.5M towards stem cell research at HMO since 2006. 2022 Walk-a-Thon Grand Marshal is Jim Rottenberg, past national president, Hadassah Associates and 2022 Associates Walk Chair, who has been instrumental in raising over $150,000 over the past 11 years from friends and Hadassah Associates who have participated in the annual fundraising event. Additionally, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a virtual Zoom celebration for all registrants with Broadway, film and television star Ben Rappaport as host, honoring Walk-A-Thon 2022 honorees Sandy Rosen, Lynne and Arnie Gordon and Susan Falkove. The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive, Rosyln Harbor, NY 11576. To register, to donate or for more information, go to www.tinyurl.com/HadassahStemCell2022 or call 516-766-2725. Registration fee is $36. The May 15 walk daytime activities include a 9:30 a.m. “meet and greet” with Hadassah National leadership, 2022 honorees and local dignitaries before the walk commences at 10:00 a.m. There will be music, snacks, and a food truck to support Hadassah Nassau’s an-

nual Walk. Following the Walk’s daytime activities, registrants and supporters are invited to a 7:00 p.m. Zoom celebration highlighting Hadassah’s stem cell research and honoring Walk-A-Thon 2022 honorees. Ben Rappaport will guide participants through the evening of learning, creativity and inspiration. All registrants will receive a link to the Zoom celebration. Rappaport stars in NBC’s “Outsourced” and ABC’s “Shondaland” series For the People. Most recently, he appeared in the Netflix series “Inventing Anna.” He has also appeared on “Law & Order: SVU,” “Mr. Robot,” “Younger” and “The Good Wife.” Rappaport is currently starring opposite Sean Hayes in the World Premiere of “Good Night, Oscar” at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. He has also appeared on Broadway in the Tonynominated revival of “Fiddler on The Roof” as Perchik, opposite Danny Burstein, while appearing in “Hope Springs: opposite Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones. Rosen states, “Hadassah’s mission is “tikkun olam.” With our annual WalkA-Thon for Stem Cell Research, Hadassah Nassau is healing the world, one step at a time. This year, our goal is to raise $300,000 for stem cell research at Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. We are thrilled that the 2022 Walk will be at a new location – the beautifully-manicured grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art. In addition, after the walk, the museum is extending a 50% discount to all Hadassah supporters, to view the exhibits inside the galleries on that day. Then that evening, all registrants are invited to a zoom celebration at 7:00 p.m. highlighting Hadassah’s stem cell research, congratulating our three honorees and recognizing our donors.”

brain injuries and more. Hadassah Nassau’s 16th Annual Walk-a-Thon 2022 for Stem Cell Research Honorees include: Sandy Rosen, 2022 Walk for a Cure Award Sandy Rosen has been involved in Hadassah Nassau for over 50 years and is one of the region’s top fundraisers. Sandy is the former owner of Trylon Realty and now works for Douglas Elliman Real Estate. PHOTO BY PRISCILLA GRANT/ EVERETT COLLECTION

Ben Rappaport at arrivals for Disney ABC Television Group TCA Winter Press Tour 2018, Part 2, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, CA January 8, 2018. Hadassah’s two world-class research hospitals in Jerusalem, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem and Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, under the umbrella of the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), have been visionaries in the field of stem cell research. HMO collaborates with other cutting-edge stem cell research hospitals worldwide to produce innovative medical research that then is shared throughout the world. HMO in Israel was among the first medical centers in the world to pursue stem cell research. Stem cell and immunotherapy research at HMO hold the promise to treat and cure numerous devastating diseases which affect over 100 million Americans. These include ALS, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autoimmune conditions, cancers, diabetes, joint and bone diseases, macular degeneration, strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic

Lynn & Arnie Gordon, 2022 Steps to Hope Award Lynne and Arnie Gordon epitomize leadership, thoughtfulness and generosity. Lynne has held key positions on Hadassah Nassau’s Executive Board and is currently Executive Vice President, while Arnie is the immediate past president of Congregation Sons of Israel in Woodmere. Susan Falkove, Ellen Domnitch Leadership Award Susan Falkove has been an active member of the Shaloma Chapter of Hadassah. She has been an integral part of making the chapter the force it is today, and she has inspired numerous Hadassah members along the way. Susan is an attorney and is on the Syosset Central School District Board of Education.

Reubinoff, the director of the Sidney and Judy Swartz Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Center at The Goldyne Savad Institute at HMO and Dr. Eyal Banin, head of Center for Retinal and Macular Degeneration. Dr. Reubinoff is recognized globally as a leader in stem cell and immunotherapy research. Dr Banin is an expert in the field of cell therapy for degenerative diseases of the retina and the macula. Long-time Hadassah Nassau member Doris Fins and her son Albert will share their personal story about how stem cell therapy impacted their lives. The Zoom celebration will include informative and entertaining segments by Dr. Debra Wattenberg, board certified dermatologist and frequent healthcare contributor on Today, who will be interviewed by Hadassah member Dorette Foreman on trends in the dermatology field. The festivities also include a live cooking demonstration by awardwinning chefs from Lola Restaurant in Great Neck, who will create a delicious Israeli dish alongside Hadassah Nassau members Tracey Drayer and Loulou Zonenshine. Amanda Ciniglio, the owner of The Hidden Gem Café in Melville will demonstrate, along with Susan Falkove and family, how to make the “perfect” charcuterie board for at-home entertaining. Throughout the hour event, Ben Rappaport will be giving away exciting gifts to lucky winners and will end the evening with a singing performance. To register, to donate or for more information, go to www.tinyurl.com/HadassahStemCell2022 or call 516-7662725. Registration fee is $36.

Ellen Domnitch, founder of the WalkA-Thon, along with Rachel Rosen, Hadassah Nassau President, have played key roles in this year’s event. Hadassah Nassau’s Walk-A-Thon Committee of volunteers, led by chairs Doris Fins, Linda Hillel, Brenda Korff, Roz Meyerson, Roz Weitzen, and Georgene Winick, have been organizing for months to ABOUT HADASSAH NASSAU: Hareach the $300,000 goal. dassah Nassau comprises 24 chapters The 16th Annual Walk-A-Thon Zoom as part of the NY Metro Region. celebration also includes Dr. Benjamin

Marching in Persian Parade Nance reports from On Sunday, April 24, state Sen. Anna Kaplan, the first Iranian-American elected to the New York State Legislature, marched in the 2022 NYC Persian Parade. She was joined by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for the annual event that celebrates the rich history of Persian culture. The parade, which is organized by the Persian Parade Foundation, is intended to introduce Iranian culture and civilization to the general public, along with its historical achievements in art, folklore, and science. It strives to demonstrate the Iranian tradition of tolerance for ethnic, religious and cultural differences among people, as well as to express the will of the Iranian community to live in peace, unity and harmony with all.

Ukraine for temple Malcolm Nance reported from Ukraine soon after announcing, on MSNBC, that he had enlisted in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion. His conver-

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Women’s nomination Honoring Regeneron finalists deadline extended The Town of North Hempstead has announced that nominations for the 2022 Women’s Roll of Honor has been extended to Monday, May 16, 2022. “The Town of North Hempstead is so lucky to have an abundance of outstanding women who continue to be champions for their communities,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I encourage all residents to nominate a deserving individual for Women’s Roll of Honor while there is still time left, so we can celebrate their incredible accomplishments and thank them for helping to make our communities great.” Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava asked that “Now more than ever, we must take a moment to recognize our

post-pandemic heroes as we emerge to a more normal version of our lives. There are women who exhibited extraordinary service. We need to thank them.” Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center by dialing 311 or download the application form on the Town’s website: www.northhempsteadny.gov/roll-ofhonor. The annual breakfast celebration will be held at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links on Friday, June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The event continues to be free for all participants. Seat and table reservations are available after May 20 and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Nassau County Legislature honored Nassau County’s Regeneron finalists last week. Five Nassau County high school seniors were among the 40 finalists chosen in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2022 competition, and many more were among the runner-ups. The finalists were chosen based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. The pool of entrants was over 1,800 highly qualified students, all of whom completed an original research project and extensive application process. “This award not only reflects upon these great students, who accomplished this prestigious feat, but also the quality education provided by our schools and teachers,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “These students have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to STEM innovation through their projects which ranged from eye cancer, DNA-protein interactions, voting habits, dietary restrictions effect on life span, and COVID-19-induced stress. Congratulations to all the finalists and runners up.”

NASSAU COUNTY FINALISTS: Ethan Chiu Syosset High School Project Title: “Developing a self-formed ectodermal autonomous multi-zone organoid model using human stem cells to examine the effect of doxycycline treatment on uveal melanoma” Rohan Ghotra Syosset High School Project Title: “Uncovering Motif Interactions from Convolutional Attention Networks for Regulatory Genomics”

Desiree Rigaud John F. Kennedy High School Project Title: “COVID-19 Induced Economic Stress: The Effect on Marital Functioning and Methods of Alleviating Financial Stress” Christopher Luisi John F. Kennedy High School Project Title: “How Dietary Restriction Affects the Athleticism, Metabolic Rate, and Lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster” Hailee Youn Roslyn High School Project Title: ‘Why We Vote: How Positive Descriptive Norms and Holding a Minority Political Viewpoint Increase Citizens’ Intention and Responsibility to Vote”

Town offering Asian-American fest at beach native plant rebates The Town of North Hempstead has announced that rebates are again being offered to encourage residents to plant native plant gardens to replace lawns and existing garden spaces. The town received $10,000 from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District and will be offering eligible residents up to $350 per household for the purchase of native plants.

“We’re proud to once again partner with the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District on this great program,” North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “The Town of North Hempstead has consistently prioritized preserving our environment, and this program will continue to play an important role in protecting our environment for future generations.” In 2021, 13 new native plant gardens were created with funding from the program throughout the town. These native plant gardens provide residents and the environment with many benefits. Not only are these gardens beautiful, but they provide food, shelter, and nesting resources for pollinators, of which many species are in decline, as well as birds, small mammals, and a variety of wildlife species. They also have extensive root systems that absorb polluted

stormwater, can take in carbon dioxide and other air pollutants, have low maintenance requirements, do not need fertilizer, and are drought tolerant once established. These gardens will increase habitat for the declining monarch butterfly population, which is an important action the Town is taking for the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. To qualify, residents will be required to complete an application that includes information about their proposed garden location, estimated budget, New York native plant species chosen, proposed garden size, photo(s) of proposed planting location, and a basic garden layout. Funding is limited and applications that meet the requirements will be accepted on first-come-first-served basis. For more information and details on how to apply, please call 311 or visit www. n o r t h h e m p s t e a d n y. gov/np.

The Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena has announced that the Asian-American Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 12 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. “The Town’s Asian-American Festival will be making a triumphant return for in-person festivities this year for the first time since the pandemic began,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “I invite our residents to come together for a special afternoon where we can all experience the diversity of our Town firsthand through excellent cultural performances, topnotch Asian cuisines, and a celebra-

tion of Asian culture and heritage.” Since the first Asian-American Festival in 2010, members of the North Hempstead community have celebrated the Asian cultures represented in North Hempstead yearly during Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. The celebration includes live performances from around the world, food from local restaurants, and cultural activities. There will be a lively market and food representing the countries of Afghanistan, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Korea and more. “The Town of North Hempstead is so fortunate to have such a vibrant

and engaged Asian American and Pacific American community,” said Council Member Mariann Dalimonte. “North Hempstead’s cultural landscape continues to grow each and every year, and our Asian American Festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the diversity that makes North Hempstead one of the best places to live in America.” The event is free to attend; there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle if paying with cash, $7 parking fee if paying with credit or debit card. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 15. For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

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Business&RealEstate Upgrades may boost price but not profit On April 30, I had an appointment with a seller to provide them a CMA (comparative market analysis) or what some call today a value analysis to determine at what price he should list his home. When I was on the phone with him the night before about the number of bedrooms and baths and what improvements he had done in the last three to five years, he began to explain to me what he was planning to fix and upgrade prior to placing his home on the market. I listened carefully and then I said to him, “Wait until I come over tomorrow and we’ll discuss all of your plans and considerations.” When I arrived, we greeted each other and he showed me around his well-landscaped and flowering property with a pool in the rear. We then proceeded to enter his home so that he could show me the fixes and upgrades he had in mind. He had all these ideas about upgrading and I let him know that he would definitely sell much quicker if he carried them out. However, the money invested in those upgrades wouldn’t necessarily provide him with a higher price, make any money above his costs or even reimburse him for what he had spent! I did tell him some basic things he could do, such as pull up his carpeting, lightly sand the floors as needed and

then add two coats of polyurethane to bring out a brilliant shine that purchasers would appreciate and be beneficial as an improvement. Even repainting the interior wasn’t necessary as the walls and ceilings looked fine. The next buyer may not like the choice of color and the next purchaser just might repaint the home anyway, so why spend the money unless your home hasn’t been painted in at least 10 years and shows it. By the time I finished discussing his potential improvements and repairs, he realized how much money I saved him and his home would sell without all those things he had thought would get him a higher price. Next we went into the basement and the first thing I saw was a full bathroom. I asked if he had a CO (certificate of occupancy) and he told me the bathroom was there when the home was constructed. To be sure, I said, go to the Building Department and ask for your folder under F.O.I.L. (Freedom of Information Law) and check to see if there was a CO or a COC (certificate of completion) document from the original build. After that I pointed out that with a finished (not an unfinished) basement you needed to provide egress out of the basement with a separate door leading out (not the normal staircase leading up-

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch stairs) or a pop-out window leading to a gravel or cement constructed pit with a ladder leading up to ground level. This rule (check your local ordinances) was enacted to safeguard people who might be in the basement during a fire and enable them to exit the area safely. In the event of an illegal basement rental, be quite sure that you protect your inhabitants to make it much easier for them to escape and survive. Unfortunately, he was not aware of this law and my feeling is that the county

has not educated the public sufficiently to make homeowners cognizant of this most important requirement. We proceeded to go back outside and he was showing me the fences on the property and his wife pointed out that their property was 10 feet beyond the fence and that their neighbor was aware of it. I told him to get a letter from their neighbor attesting to that fact. Otherwise adverse possession could come into play if their neighbor has had that piece of property on their side for at least 10 years and could claim the property. As it happened, the neighbor did have it for over 35 years when the fence was installed incorrectly on their property line by the fencing contractor. For your information adverse possession can vary widely between states. For example, it’s five years in California and 30 years in Louisiana. The fence on the other side of the property was also suspect, too. I urged the owners again to go down to their local or county Building Department (or hire an expediter) to search out and handle whatever paperwork was required to make sure everything was legal. No one wants surprises when the buyer’s attorney orders a title search and then your headaches and stress begin with the possibility of having your sale die prior to the

closing. The buyer will not be approved for the mortgage unless those illegal conditions are remedied and paperwork filed with the Building Department. A word to the wise should be sufficient. So, homeowners, make sure all your improvements, extensions and whatever you thought didn’t need a permit will have one with a CO before you put your home on the market. Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or 2: IOM’s Ukraine Response OR:The International Organization for Migration a 501(c) 3 Corporation: http://donate.iom.int Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com. Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

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Willistons

123 Schley Avenue, Albertson

93 Bethel Road, Albertson

5 bd, 2 ba, Sold On: 1/28/22, Sold Price: $960,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

3 bd, 2 ba, Sold On: 3/2/22, Sold Price: $600,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

121 Sheridan Avenue, Williston Park

227 Campbell Avenue, Williston Park

4 bd, 1 ba, Sold On: 3/8/22, Sold Price: $545,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

3 bd, 1 ba, Sold On: 3/11/22, Sold Price: $655,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas by a variety of real estate agencies. This information about the home and the photos were obtained through the Zillow.com. The homes are presented solely based on the fact that they were recently sold in New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Herricks, Wheatley ranked in top 1,000 Continued from Page 1 Fourteen Nassau County school districts were on the list, with Garden City High School at No. 214 overall, Syosset High School at No. 328 overall, Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School at No. 691 overall, John F. Kennedy High school in Bellmore at No. 712 overall and Bethpage High School at No. 973 overall filling out the list. Suffolk County had five schools make the national list including Cold Spring Harbor High School in Hungtington at No. 298 overall, Half Hollow Hills High School East in Dix Hills at No. 392 overall, Harborfields High School in Greenlawn

at No. 564 overall, Half Hollow Hills High School West at No. 759 overall and Elwood-John H. Glenn High School at No. 944 overall. U.S. News & World Report ranks schools based on student performance on state tests, graduation rates, participation in college-level Advanced Placement courses, and passing rates on Advanced Placement tests. The publication reviewed more than 24,000 public high schools across the country that were eligible to be ranked based on their size. Due to COVID-19, some calculations were adjusted since schools were shut down during state testing, U.S. News said.

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Great Neck South High School was named the top school on the North Shore according to U.S. News & World Report.

Dems block building department reforms Continued from Page 1 before the discussion. “No other town has a provision like this and this current arrangement leaves the door wide open for potential corruption, favoritism and the development of a pay-to-play atmosphere to ensure the approval of an expedited application.” The public hearing was the first item on the agenda and took over two hours to come to a vote in what was just under a four-hour meeting with much back-and-forth between council members and the public. The current local law was added to Town Code on May 29, 2007, the same year five Building Department officials were charged after a 16-month investigation by then Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice for receiving favors and payments in exchange for granting permits without inspections. All five were later convicted, including former Building Commissioner David Wasserman, who was sentenced to one year in jail in 2008 after pleading guilty to grand larceny and falsifying business records. After DeSena’s statement, Democratic Councilmembers Mariann Dalimonte, Veronica Lurvey and Peter Zuckerman each issued statements saying that DeSena’s proposal does not help the Building Department and called for the formation of a task force, among other things. A registered Democrat, DeSena was elected as a Republican in November. About 33,000 building applications have been reviewed by the Building Department over the last five years, Dalimonte said. Of that total, the councilwoman said if this law had been in place, 56 would have been overturned, or 0.17 percent. In March, DeSena said that over the past five years, 390 expedited permit requests out of roughly 1,000 were disapproved by the Building Department with 56, or 14.4 percent, of them being overridden by a member of the Town Board. In that same time period, no expedited permits that

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North Hempstead Town Board members going through Thursday night’s agenda. were approved were ever overridden. Dalimonte continued by suggesting a task force that would be composed of residents with expertise in the residential and commercial construction and make recommendations to the board, which was backed by Lurvey and Zuckerman. DeSena, who later said she was in favor of a task force, asked the three members who have been on the board a combined 13 years where the urgency for a task force had been previously. Dalimonte responded by saying Thursday night was the first meeting in her two years that the board has not faced a pandemic, based on White House Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci’s declaration earlier this week. Councilman Robert Troiano said there was a “false assertion” that the Town Board is getting involved with things not under its jurisdiction. Troiano clarified that board members are not making decisions on permits themselves but can provide expertise on one of the four criteria that

applications for expedited permit requests must be meet, such as accommodating emergency situations, furthering public interests like job creation or economic development, providing an essential service or avoiding extreme financial hardship to the applicant, among others. Troiano, who was on the board when the law was first passed 15 years ago, said it was made to give residents a public, accountable person who can make decisions if need be to protect residents. During public comments, Building Commissioner John Niewender initially said he does not have a position or opinion on whether the law gets passed but will work with the “criteria set forth by the board.” He said the department cannot take at face value when someone requests an expedited permit because the town runs the risk of letting someone who wants to solely flip houses, for example, jump in front of the line of other people who may have more pressing needs.

The commissioner, who has been in his role since 2004, asked the board to trust his decisions because that’s what he is paid to do and that he and his staff have the same tools as the Town Board to make determinations. “All I can tell you is there are times when we feel strongly about something not being expedited and it does get overturned,” Niewender said. “It’s not my town, it’s my department and once it’s out of my hands and someone else overturns it, I move forward.” When pressed by the board on the proposal’s wording, Niewender said there is a flip side to the long delays at the building department. “We hear ‘how did this person get the request, he doesn’t even live here, why did he get that expedite’ and it’s because they falsely met the criteria or it got overturned,” Niewender said. “So I do agree that the power should stay with me.” Residents who spoke in favor of the proposal included Matthew Donno, co-president of the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, and Donna Squicciarino, trustee for New Hyde Park. Edna Guilor, former deputy mayor of Great Neck, called for more advocacy from council members. During the vote, Troiano abstained, citing wording he said raised a legal issue. Town Attorney John Chiara said the proposal was not legally problematic as written, but could be defective as applied because it makes the commissioner’s criteria for considering expedited permit requests “arbitrary and capricious” and not rooted in the four current criteria. Zuckerman and Lurvey joined Troiano in abstaining. Dalimonte deliberated on voting after expressing her desire to change the wording of the proposal while also asking the board to consider tabling the discussion but voted no when neither of those requests was met. DeSena and Republican Councilmen David Adhami and Dennis Walsh each voted yes. Another rewording of the proposal can be added to the May 19 Town Board meeting agenda.

Murciano leads Herricks softball with her bat Continued from Page 2 “You could tell even then that she had a very high softball IQ, and her strength even then was far ahead of girls her age,” Webster said.

Murciano eventually played for the Team Long Island AAU squad starting in 7th grade, and last year was recruited to play on the prestigious New Jersey Intensity B.O.D. National Team, where she goes to practice on weekends

and this summer will be criss-crossing America Webster said he appreciates her approach playing tournaments. as much as her talent. “It’s a lot of traveling but the level of com“It’s a pleasure to coach her, and always has petition is amazing,” Murciano said. “Playing been,” Webster said. “I think she’ll have most with so many great players, you get better.” of the records at our school before she’s done.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

What you need to Kaplan bill promoting electric cars know about copyright The Art Guild invited Matthew Kaplan, an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in copyright, trademark, and patent law to provide a tutorial on how artists and photographers can protect their creative property. The lecture was extremely well attended, a clear indication that artists today are struggling to understand the delicate balance between sharing and disseminating their work on the internet while protecting against unauthorized copying of their artistic works. Kaplan explained some basic concepts regarding intellectual property. He discussed major legal cases regarding copyright law including a case currently pending in the Supreme Court. Kaplan also offered advice on how and when artists should register their work so if the artists’ rights are infringed upon, the artist would qualify for statutory damages. TAG Co-President Ilene Silberstein said, “The lecture provided me with very valuable advice. Moving forward, it will change how I approach cataloging my paintings. I’m also going to mark my work with the “C” copyright symbol.” Marceil Kazickas, a TAG board member, found the lecture extremely informative. She said, “all artists will be watching that Supreme Court Case in October as it could lead to drastic changes in how art is used going forward.” Kaplan is an attorney with the law firm of Abbott Bushlow & Schechner LLP, who practices in the areas of copyright, trademark, employment and personal injury law. Mr. Kaplan has represented clients ranging from photographers and small content li-

censing businesses to large entertainment/media companies. He helps clients both in securing rights in their works and enforcing or defending those rights in litigation. Lisa Grossman, executive director of the Art Guild, said, “The lecture was totally engaging and interactive. Everyone in the audience had questions, and scenarios they wanted to discuss.” Grossman continued, “Listening to our members and responding to their needs is always our number one priority. At the beginning of the pandemic, we shifted to online classes and even online gallery exhibitions. We now offer in-person and remote classes and workshops, an expanded number of children’s programs, and summer camp. This lecture was another example of our ability to recognize a need in the arts community, and our effort to fulfill that need.” Members and non-members are always invited to attend programs at the Art Guild. The Art Guild is located at Nassau County’s Elderfields Preserve at 200 Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. The Art guild offers classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Visit www.theartguild.org to learn more about upcoming classes and workshops. Artists and community members are invited to attend our upcoming exhibition “How Grows Your Garden” which will be on view from May 15 to June 4. The gallery is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. while the exhibit is on view. The Art Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts.

The state Senate recently approved legislation sponsored by state Sen. Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) that requires the construction of certain parking facilities to be capable of supporting electric vehicle charging stations The bill passed was part of a package of legislation intended to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation. Kaplan said “climate change has the power to devastate life on Long Island, and in order to combat it we must take decisive action and make real investments in the green infrastructure, technology, and jobs of the future. Ensuring that new parking structures are pre-wired for electric vehicle charging is a no-brainer, and it’s what needs to be done to ensure that our infrastructure will be ready to handle the growing number of electric vehicles on the road today and tomorrow.: The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which Kaplan co-sponsored, requires an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With the transportation sector accounting for the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, reducing vehicle

emissions will be a vital component in achieving the goals of the CLCPA. One major impediment to the adoption of electric vehicles is by the general public is “range anxiety,” or the fear of running out of power on a drive and not being able to find a charging station. This legislation combats this problem by ensuring greater access to charging stations by drivers by requiring the installation of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Drucker ‘Harry Chapin Day’ bill Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) joined Harry Chapin’s son, Josh, and leaders of Long Island Cares — The Harry Chapin Food Bank at the organization’s Essential Market in Bethpage on Monday, May 2 to unveil legislation that would designate July 16 as Harry Chapin Day in Nassau County. Not only would recognizing the acclaimed musician and humanitarian generate much-needed awareness about the prevalence of food insecurity in our region, Legislator Drucker’s proposal — which is cosponsored by the Legislature’s sevenmember minority caucus — would also direct the County to partner with Long Island Cares and local community organizations to host an annual, three-week long food drive starting on July 16. Donations will also be accepted for Baxter’s Pet Pantry, a Long Island Cares initiative focused upon delivering emergency pet food and supplies to struggling families. “Harry Chapin distinguished himself as a musical storyteller whose gift for capturing the human condition in song made him one of our most beloved and relatable entertainers,” Drucker said. “His talents as a musical storyteller are only eclipsed by his desire to help others and his remarkable mission to end hunger here on Long Island and around the world. I can think of no better way of celebrating his life’s work than by supporting the cause he so passionately advocated for.” “We are very grateful to Legislator Drucker for proposing that July 16th be commemorated as Harry Chapin Day in Nassau County. Long Islanders had great love and respect for the way that Harry used his celebrity statis and global platform to call for and to hunger during his lifetime,” Long Island Cares CEO Paule Pachter said. “Sadly, Harry’s lifetime ended on July 16, 1981 at the age of 38 but, he left the world his music, stories and one historic Long Island organization that continues his work

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Pictured from left: Josh Chapin; Legislator Drucker; Long Island Cares CEO Paule Pachter; and Chief Government Affairs Officer Michael Haynes, pictured in Bethpage on Monday, May 2. and social advocacy four decades later.” “I’m sure our beloved founder would be thrilled with this honor,” Long Island Cares Board President Dave Cassaro said. “Beyond that, he would be even more thrilled that Long Island Cares continues to fight to end not only food insecurity, but also the root causes of hunger.” “Our founder, Harry Chapin, paved the way for socially conscious entertainers like we have today. He used his celebrity for good — and utilized his platform and following to shine a light on the interconnected issues of hunger and poverty both here in America and abroad,” Long Island Cares Chief Government Affairs Officer Michael Haynes said. “Realizing the importance of thinking globally but acting locally, he founded Long Island’s first food bank, Long Island Cares, Inc., in 1980. For all this and

so much more, he deserves every July 16th to be recognized as Harry Chapin Day.” “My dad really brought a relentless positive energy. When you think of him, he was inspirational — and he was inspired by love, and he was inspired by doing the right thing,” Harry’s son Josh Chapin said. “One of the last things I did in Nassau County with him was to go to the beginning of that [New York Islanders] Stanley Cup run… and I think about collective energy that is so beautiful in a sports arena and the inspiration that comes from sacrifice and working together and being greater than the sum of your parts. My dad really recognized that; Long Island Cares recognizes that; and I think it’s inherent in the Suffolk County Huntington community I grew up in, but also here in Nassau. I’d love to see that continue.”

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Price is What You Pay. Value is What You Get. Sell with confidence. call Michael today at c.516.477.2570 AVAILABLE Massapequa Park, NY This well-cared for Split is situated on an oversized lot and offers plenty of space and an excellent flow for everyday living and entertaining. Centrally located to all modes of transportation including major parkways, LIRR, and the Massapequa Preserve. MLS# 3394526. LP $649,000.

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