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Troubled Foundation

Changes to school funding calculation add up to uncertainty for many districts

AMANDA OLSEN JENNIFER CORR

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Foundation Aid, first enacted in 2007-08, is the largest unrestricted aid category supporting public school district expenditures in New York State. This year it represents approximately 68.4 percent of the total State Aid received by districts statewide. Foundation Aid is the package of funding the state provides each school district. It is based on a complicated formula that takes enrollment, need, and federal and local contribution into account, among other factors. This past year is the first where Foundation Aid has been fully funded. Additionally, parts of the formula for Foundation Aid have not been updated for more than 15 years.

The state is facing a $4.3 billion dollar shortfall in the coming fiscal year. The two biggest expenditures for the budget are healthcare and public education, making them the first places considered for cuts. The state office of the budget stated that the decision to change the formula and eliminate the save harmless provision was based on a number of factors. “This budget attempts to solve for a $4.3 billion budget gap and we need to make decisions on where to spend state resources. With regard to public schools, they’ve never been more well-resourced. In a time when we are paying $35 billion for schools, we have to ask, ‘are we investing it appropriately?’ Are we making sure our high need students are getting the resources they need and that districts that are growing in size have the resources they need, while also getting to a number that is sustainable in the State’s financial plan,” asked New York State Budget Director Blake Washington.

At a budget hearing at the end of January, New York State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa did not approve of the governor’s plan to do away immediately with “save harmless,” also known as “hold harmless,” and the establishment of an inflation factor of 2.4 percent for Foundation Aid. She stated that she preferred the elimination of “save harmless” be phased in to give the districts time to make adjustments and find other funding.

“We do not support this position because it impacts 337 districts. It’s been so abrupt and the conversations have not taken place. Our position has been that in order to do this, you really should have a three-to-fiveyear plan, where we have opportunities to get a new formula, where we have opportunities to look at the impact across the entire state in the various districts and make sure that the new formula informs the study

and the new formula informs the work,” Commissioner Rosa said in her testimony.

The loss of federal funding from COVIDera aid is also compounding the issue. Rosa stated that she had been warning districts to be ready for this funding “cliff” for some time. “We have been warning districts about the fiscal cliff from last year, the year before, knowing that the additional financials that we received for learning loss that were added, with staffing and everything else (were ceasing.) I think a lot of districts were caught off guard, knowing that we’re going through that process of the Federal financial cliff, and then having this also happen. This has really created distress for districts. Now they have to rethink how they deal with personnel issues, delivery of services for our students, as well as looking at what are the decisions that they’re going to have to make this spring.”

This budget attempts to solve for a $4.3 billion budget gap and we need to make decisions on where to spend state resources.

Steve Rhoads, Senator Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick, Senator Jack Martins, Senator Alexis Weik and Assembly Members Ari Brown and Brian Curran, have responded to the proposed changes. The group gathered at the beginning of the month to call on the governor to reconsider and have also started a petition. (See Full Run page 2a for details.)

“There were superintendents there from across Nassau County,” Martins said. “Whether they’re on the South Shore, whether they’re on the North Shore, they all have the same concern: if the state is going to provide us with these mandates… it’s time that the state takes on the responsibility of properly funding education here on Long Island.”

proposal and the rolling back of the ‘hold harmless,’ is basically saying, ‘we’re going to cut back on our funding’ when effectively it doesn’t change the budget for that school district,” Martins said. Martins also expressed concern about the Consumer Price Index piece of the formula for calculating Foundation Aid.

“The governor decided because we’ve had a rough inflationary period, rather than increasing to inflation, she would actually take an average over the last several years,” Martins said. “That inflation has impacted every one of our school districts, their cost of energy, materials, everything they do has been impacted by that cost of inflation”

Martins added that because of the tax cap, and these rises in costs, districts have to rely on the state to “pay its fair share.”

“They’re not getting the fair proportionate share of their budget from the state, but all of these mandates come down from the state every year,” Martins said. “And I’ve heard that from every superintendent across this district.”

Martins said that the New York State Senate and Assembly will be releasing their own budgets.

“There will be alternatives there,” Martins said. “And I think you’ll see that both the Assembly and the Senate will address education differently.”

Other public officials have also weighed in on the changes. “For the past three years, New York State has made a historic commitment to fully fund Foundation Aid, and these investments should not be undermined now. I will not let that happen. I am committed to joining my colleagues in the Democratic Assembly and Senate Majorities to remove the proposed cuts from the final budget. Similar to past years’ negotiations, this would be done during the final budget process. While others make statements and hold press conferences, I will be working with my colleagues in the Assembly Majority to put forth a budget that makes sure our schools receive the critical funding they need. As we have always done,” said Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti in a statement.

A number of representatives from Nassau County, including New York State Senator

Martins cited an example of the state withholding funding if there’s a decline in enrollment, explaining that a loss of, say, 20 students in various grades wouldn’t change the district’s budget .

“The state, through the governor’s

The New York State Union of Teachers is also concerned about the impact the recalculation will have on education in the state. “Call them what you want; these are cuts,” said NYSUT President Melinda Person. “Once again, the state is turning its back on its support for our students and our communities. It took less than a year after the legacy victory of fully funding Foundation Aid for that promise to be broken, and we now return to the same old fight for the resources all our schools desperately need. To say we are profoundly disappointed is an understatement.”

For more information on the budget, visit budget.ny.gov.

Jack Martins (Anton Media Group file photo)

New York State Capitol Building (Photo by Getty Images)

Commissioner Betty Rosa (Photo by the office of the Commissioner of Education)

—New York State Budget Director Blake Washington

Mineola Chamber Hosts Local Leaders At February Dinner

The Mineola Chamber of Commerce’s February dinner meeting was an excellent evening of networking and a fabulous dinner at Davenport Press. Our speaker from the Nassau County Legislature, our own past Mayor Scott Strauss, gave us an excellent overview of his new position. We also had member speaker from Mineola-based Hanover Bank. Thank you to all our elected officials from the Village of Mineola, including Mayor Paul Pereira, and the Town of North Hempstead, including Supervisor Jennifer DeSena. The Mineola Chamber of Commerce appreciates all your support!

— Submitted by Mineola Chamber of Commerce President Lou Panacciulli

North Hempstead Helps Residents Create Pollinator Habitat

Last year, the Town of North Hempstead ran two programs to assist residents in installing native pollinator habitats in their landscapes. The Town’s Native Plant Trial Garden and the Native Plant Residential Rebate Program provided resources, funding and education on native plants. These plants provide food, shelter and nesting resources for a variety of wildlife species, including pollinators and other beneficial insects, birds and small mammals. The plants are especially important for the declining migratory monarch butterfly.

With funding from the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District, the Native Plant Rebate Program succeeded in creating almost 70 new native plant gardens throughout the Town over the past three years. Not only do these gardens provide habitat for wildlife, but they also look beautiful, with photos of the many residential gardens created through this program showcased on a new Town webpage at northhempsteadny.gov/rebategardens. The page shows the transformation of these sites before and after planting to give other residents inspiration for putting in native plants to see what their own gardens could look like.

The Town’s Native Plant Trial Garden was planted in Fall 2022 within Clark Botanic Gardens’ community garden area. It contains uncommon native plant species that provide resources for pollinators and other wildlife

species. The plants are assessed for 2-3 years for floral display, size and form, pest and disease resistance, and pollinator visitation - this will determine where they can best be planted on Town properties, and which plants to recommend to community members. After one year of surveillance, preliminary results show that plants like common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), hoary mountain mint (Pycnanthemum incanum), narrow leaf evening primrose (Oenothera fruticosa), and Eastern beebalm (Monarda bradburiana) would all make great choices for a small residential garden, as they remained upright and neat while attracting many pollinators (see photos). The first three plants also had very long bloom times, at 2-4 months. Stay tuned for more results as monitoring gets back underway this spring.

Winter is the perfect time to start planning a new native plant garden. For inspiration, please visit northhempsteadny.gov/np to

Herricks Student And Teacher Selected For Kindred Spirits Art Exhibition

Herricks High School senior Gabriella Cardone and art teacher Ms. Jennifer Cavalluzzo were selected to have their artwork displayed at the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Kindred Spirits Art Exhibition. As the title “Kindred Spirits” evokes, this unique exhibition

focuses on the bond of art between Long Island art educators and their present or former students.

The show runs through March 7 at the Firefly Artists Gallery on Main Street in Northport.

— Submitted by Herricks Public Schools

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Hoary mountain mint

Narrow leaf evening primrose

Eastern beebalm (Contributed photos)

view gardens created by residents through the Town’s Native Plant Rebate Program and resources to learn more about native plants including those in the Town’s native plant trial garden.

by the Town of North Hempstead

At the Mineola Chamber of Commerce’s February dinner meeting, members mingled and heard from speakers alongside local officials during dinner at Davenport Press in Mineola. (Photos courtesy of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce)

Herricks High School student artist Gabriella Cardone (right) and art teacher Ms. Jennifer Cavalluzzo were selected to have their artwork displayed at the NYSATA Kindred Spirits Art Exhibition. (Courtesy of Herricks Public Schools)

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New Hyde Park Man Arrested For Attacking Parents

The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 24 at 11:18 p.m. in New Hyde Park:

According to detectives, a male victim, 60 and a female victim, 64, were sleeping in the bedroom of their residence located on

Cherrywood Drive when their son, defendant Joshua Wilck, 24, entered their bedroom and began to assault both with a knife. Defendant Wilck continued to assault both victims as they proceeded out of their residence. While outside, the defendant placed both his arms around one victim’s neck. Responding officers immediately removed defendant

Burglary Reported In Garden City Park

The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad reports the details of a burglary that reportedly occurred between February 10 and February 23 in Garden City Park.

According to detectives, officers responded to Extra Space Storage located at 1 Herricks Road for a burglary. Upon police arrival it was determined that an unknown subject(s) had entered the facility after hours. Further investigation revealed that multiple storage units in the facility had

been broken into. The subject(s) left scene in an unknown direction. No description of the subject(s) is currently available. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Joshua Wilck from the victim and placed him under arrest. Both victims sustained severe lacerations and were transported to a local hospital where they are both currently in critical but stable condition.

Defendant Wilck is being charged with two counts of second-degree attempted murder, two counts of first-degree assault,

criminal obstruction of breathing, aggravated criminal contempt, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and resisting arrest. He was to be arraigned on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Robbery And Assault Reported In Westbury

The Nassau County Police Department Third Squad reports on a robbery that occurred on Saturday, February 24 at 5:20 a.m. in Westbury:

According to detectives, a 34-year-old male victim parked his 2023 grey BMW M5 on Corporate Drive when a white sedan with three male subjects pulled up. Two male subjects wearing black ski masks got out of the vehicle and approached the victim. One of the subjects demanded the victim’s car keys and displayed a black handgun. The subject then struck the victim in the head with the handgun, causing laceration and bleeding. The subject then demanded that the victim get out of the

vehicle and the victim, fearing for his life, complied. The two subjects then entered the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene. The third subject in the white sedan also fled the scene. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No further description of the three subjects available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Notice On Scams From The Garden City Police Department

Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and the Garden City Police Department alert all residents regarding the prevalence of phone, email, and computer scams. During these scams, victims are financially targeted via telephone, email, or text by someone who makes false statements and promises in an effort to manipulate them into sending money by way of gift cards, illegal money transfers, Green Dot Money Packs, Money Grams, Western Union, and pre-paid money cards. Legitimate agencies do not ask for these types of payments.

Examples of phone scams include:

IRS Scams

The victim receives a phone call from an individual claiming to be an IRS Agent who informs the victim that they owe money for unpaid taxes. This call can also be in the form of an automated call. The caller informs the victim that they are subject to arrest, foreclosure, or driver’s license suspension unless they submit a payment. The IRS states they do not ask for credit card numbers over the phone. They also state that they do not ask for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or pre-paid debit cards. These scammers often use common names and badge numbers to sound legitimate. They may know the last four digits of your Social Security number, send you backup emails, or have another person call you to

support the initial scammer’s call. If you think you may owe back taxes, contact the IRS directly at (800) 829-1040.

Prize or Lottery Winners

The caller advises the victim they have won a monetary prize, but a payment from the victim is required to cover the shipping and processing fees for delivery of the winnings.

Utility Companies

The caller states they are from a utility (gas, electric, water) and require payment to prevent the victim’s service from being disconnected.

Government Scams

Victims often receive a call from someone stating they are from Nassau County or another jurisdiction, where they are advised to pay a fine or face arrest for not reporting for jury duty.

Arrested Family Members

The victim, often an elderly person, receives a call from a person claiming to be a family member (grandchild, niece, nephew, etc.) who advises the victim they were arrested and require payment, usually by way of gift cards, credit cards, or wired money for bail, fines, or lawyer fees. The call may also come from a person claiming to be the arresting officer or the lawyer for

the family member. These scams are often foiled when the victim contacts the family member, particularly by cell phone.

Business Scam

Employees receive an email designed to appear as if their boss asked them to make a wire transfer from the company’s account to a new account to complete a transaction. Employees have also received emails

designed to appear as if it was from their boss asking them to purchase gift cards for customers or clients. Once the gift cards are purchased, the victim is asked to email the gift card number and the activation code. To review the full notice about possible scams, please visit gardencityny.net.

— Submitted by the Incorporated Village of Garden City

Now through March 10

An entirely new way to see this legendary period.

The multidisciplinary exhibition brings the era to life through works by John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Mary Cassatt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Alfred Stieglitz, among others, plus fashion, sculpture, photographs, furnishings, memorabilia and decorative objects.

The Museum mansion, itself, provides the authentic backdrop as it was both the opulent home of the wealthy Bryce and Frick families - and the livelihood for the work force needed to sustain it.

See It Now

Purchase exhibition tickets at the museum or online NassauMuseum.org/exhibitions

Experience

More as a Museum Member

Join at the museum or online NassauMuseum.org/membership

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Game Afternoon!

Join Long Island Women Over 50 for a fun afternoon of games and new friends. Bring a board game you would like to share, your mah jongg tiles, cards, or just yourself and join in! Everyone is welcome. 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Hillside Public Library.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

Senior Dinner and Mean Girls Play

Calling all Garden City seniors! Please join us for a complimentary dinner and preview of Mean Girls the GCTA, raffles and more hosted by the PTA. Featuring live music by the Garden City High School jazz band. Please reserve your free ticket by leaving a voicemail at (516) 478-2840 with your full name, phone number, and the number of tickets. Dinner

starts at 3:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Lavender Sugar Body Scrub Workshop

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Mineola Junior Fire Department Pasta Dinner

Come support the Mineola Junior Fire Department and enjoy a pasta dinner from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Mineola Village Hall Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue.

were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century and how a visit by Kidd to Gardiners Island led to him dying on the gallows in London. Register at hillsidelibrary.info. This virtual program starts at 6:30 p.m.

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Create an all natural sugary lavender essential oil 5oz body scrub for smooth, soft and glowing skin! Sugar crystals gently exfoliate the skin and leave it soft and smooth while moisturizing coconut oil feeds the skin and nourishes with essential fatty acids. Soothe your senses with the calming scents of lavender with Marina Horan, local lavender-grower at Centennial Gardens and proprietor of LavenderWorks.org. $5.00 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of the program, cash only please. 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Public Library in New Hyde Park.

Canasta Group

1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Square Public Library. Free.

Show Stompin’ Irish Dance Performance

Enjoy an Irish Dance performance by Show Stompin’ Irish Dance, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Irish dance is a vibrant and energetic form of dance that has captivated audiences around the world. It is deeply rooted in Celtic culture and has a rich history that spans centuries. 2:30 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library. Free.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Floral Park-Bellerose School District has announced its KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SCHEDULE for the 2024-25 school year

THE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

John Lewis Childs School: 8:15 AM – 2:45 PM

Floral Park Bellerose School: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM

Children who live in the District and who will turn five (5) years old of age prior to December 1, 2024 are eligible to attend. To register for kindergarten for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please complete the New Student Registration Form located on our District Website (www.fpbsd.org).

New Student Registration is only for children who do NOT currently attend Pre-Kindergarten at FPBS or JLCS and who plan to attend Kindergarten in September 2024.

Once online registration is complete, you will be contacted by someone from the main office to make an appointment to come in with the required documents to finalize the registration process. For further questions, please call John Lewis Childs School at (516) 434-2780 or Floral Park-Bellerose School at (516) 434-2750.

Prayer And Dinner At Corpus Christi Church

A Lenten Night of Prayer and Reflection will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Church’s Fitzgerald Hall, hosted by The Catholic Daughters of America. The speaker for the evening is Bishop Andrzej. The cost is $30.00, which includes a complete turkey dinner. For information or to make a reservation call Patricia Gavin at (516) 741-8095. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrunners

Listen to a PowerPoint lecture by historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer to learn why pirates like Captain Kidd

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Changes to workplace savings limits

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Blakeman Draws Backlash With Executive Order

Criticism rolls in over order targeting trans athletes

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is once again facing widespread criticism, particularly from local Democrats, after signing an executive order that seeks to block trans women and girls from participating in competitive sports across the county.

On Thursday, February 22, Blakeman held a small rally, with the stated intent to “protect girls’ sports,” before unveiling the executive order, which effectively prevents athletes in Nassau County who were assigned “male” at birth from participating in girls’ or women’s sports.

According to the order, “any sports, leagues, organizations, teams, programs, or sports entities must expressly designate [male, female, or co-ed] based on the biological sex at birth of the team members/participants when applying for a use and occupancy permit to utilize Nassau County Parks property for the purposes of organization a sporting event or competition.” It goes on to state that the Nassau County Department of Parts, Recreation and Museums “shall not issue any permits for the use and occupancy of Nassau County Park’s property for the purposes of organizing a sporting event or competition that allows athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls to include biological males ... [but] may issue permits ... that allow athletic teams or sports for males, men, or boys to include biological females.”

That day and in the days that immediately followed, a long list of comments from local officials and groups condemning the order were made public (only some of which are included here).

“In a society that values freedom and opportunity, denying transgender and nonbinary athletes the chance to play on their school and community sports teams goes against the very essence of American principles,” said Devon Zappasodi, director of Long Island-based LGBTQ+ youth services and advocacy group PFY, in a statement.

Patricia Pastor, president of the National Organization for Women, Nassau County, commented, “Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. Full stop. Blakeman’s thinly veiled attempt at publicity not only violates the spirit of fairness and inclusion in sports, but is a tired and long standing approach to divide us. We won’t let that happen. We stand with the Trans community today and always.”

Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, “We’re proud New York has some of the nation’s strongest protections for the LGBTQ+ community and my administration

is committed to enforcing these laws.”

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti commented, “In recent years, we have seen repeated bigoted attacks on Long Island directed against the LGBTQ community and, luckily, our community has always rallied against it ... Directing vitriol toward children should not and can never be tolerated.”

State Assemblymember Charles Lavine commented, “Many of us know children who don’t fit into Bruce Blakeman’s crude mindset about sexual orientation and gender identity ... Shame on him for attacking those who can’t defend themselves.”

Legislator Arnold Drucker called the order “utterly reprehensible,” adding, “The equal protection of transgender people and other members of the historically marginalized LGBTQ+ community has been enshrined on the books in New York for years.”

feel included and accepted as anybody else. This also has an effect on all students ... policing this requires sometimes intrinsic questions and inspections and things like that, because sometimes it isn’t immediately clear who is, or who isn’t, trans. This really affects the privacy of all students.”

Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. Full stop.

Patricia Pastor, president, National Organization of

Women Nassau County

Goldaper continued, “I’m heartbroken. New York is a place where transgender people have a lot of rights ... but it’s little things like this that cut away at the rights we do have. If I may, I think it’s also very interesting that once again, we find that trans women are particularly targeted by this law for this executive order, because I can’t help but notice that there’s no provision that says that trans boys can’t play in boys sports. And we once again have trans women like myself being treated as second-class citizens compared to even our other transgender peers.”

for her and her family, both before and after her own transition, until that feeling was “shattered” by recent events.

“Blakeman and [Legislator Samantha] Goetz’s press conference was a total repudiation of the humanity of trans people, implying that we are cheaters, liars, and bullies. The message is obvious ... the Nassau County GOP is going full bore on the anti-trans moral panic. And it is nothing but a moral panic.”

“In the decades where trans women have been playing sports with other women, we haven’t dominated, or even generally been that competitive. Contrary to Legislator Goetz’s claims, the biological process of transition serves to nullify the so-called advantages. But even dominant trans athletes don’t deserve these restrictions. We deserve to be accepted for who we are and not treated with scorn.”

Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton commented that Blakeman “has been more interested in self promotion and spending public money on private golf outings, swanky galas and unrelated press conferences - such as [this] focus on legislating little leagues, which has nothing to do with his responsibilities.”

Bobby Hodgson, the New York Civil Liberties Union’s director of LGBTQ rights litigation, called the order “illegal” and “cynical,” adding “Requiring girls who are trans to compete on boys’ teams effectively bars them from sports altogether.”

Rebecca Goldaper, an English teacher at Glen Cove High School and an advisor to the Glen Cove High School Genders and Sexuality Alliance, commented to Anton Media Group, “Obviously, transgender students are a very small percentage of students, but they have as much right to play sports and to be included in a way that makes them

During a public comment session at the Nassau Legislature on the Monday following the rally and the signing of the executive order, several local residents weighed in on or made reference to the order. All spoke against it, all were women, and most were clearly angry or upset.

“What happened to Nassau County?” one woman asked. “This is not how you were raised ... you’re not serving the people of Nassau County. Do your duty!”

Another said that Blakeman was frequently “off fighting culture wars whenever he can get an audience,” and advised legislators to review a particular county statute, which allows for the removal of a county exectutive, before asking, “Does this stuff make you proud?”

Oceanside resident Dawn Tauster spoke calmly but passionately about how Nassau County had felt like a safe, welcoming place

Tauster continued, “And for Blakeman and Goetz to call trans people bullies, the very same week that news broke of the assault on and death of Nex Benedict, a [gender nonconforming] teen in Oklahoma, it’s clear that they want this county to be as hostile and harmful to trans people as any other.”

“After all, if they think I’m a lying, cheating, dangerous bully, what other rights of mine will they seek to take away?”

She concluded, “You will not take my rights without a fight, and that is a fight that you will lose.”

On March 1, New York Attorney General Letitia James followed up on her February 22 statement (which called the order “transphobic” and said her office was exploring its options) by demanding that Blakeman rescind the order. The same day, Blakeman said at a press conference that Nassau County “will abide by the law,” but also that his office believes the order is legal, and that “there may be a controversy with respect to this matter, which may have to be adjudicated sometime in the future.”

Juli Grey-Owens, executive director of Gender Equality New York, speaks to press during a protest outside the Nassau Legislature on February 22.

Dawn Tauster addressed the Nassau Legislature during a public comment period on February 22.

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hile Saint Patrick’s Day was originally a day of religious observance, services and feasting in honor of Saint Patrick, in the United States it has become a day of secular celebration of Irish culture. Here are a selection of parades across Long Island. (Note: dates and times are subject to change. Double check before making plans.)

SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2024

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Starts at the corner of Oneck Lane and Mill Road (at the Middle School)

Bay Shore/Brightwaters

Saint Patrick’s Day Parades Across Long Island

GRAND MARSHAL Patti Ziparo-Dalton

Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Parade steps off from Saxon Avenue and Main Street, left on Main Street/Montauk Highway.

GRAND MARSHAL Reverend Seán Gann, Pastor of St. Patrick Church

Cutchogue

18th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade will march from the Traffic light at Cox Lane, down Route 25 ending in Cutchogue Village.

GRAND MARSHAL Paul Drum

St James

40th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Parade starts along Woodlawn Ave. to Lake Ave. to the train station.

GRAND MARSHAL Peter Scully

New Hyde Park

3rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @10am Parade route along Jericho Turnpike eastbound from Hillside Blvd to the Fire Headquarters at Terrace Blvd.

GRAND MARSHAL Tony Jackson

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SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2024

Huntington Village

90th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade starts north of Huntington train station along New York Avenue onto Main Street. The Huntington St. Patrick’s Parade is Long Island’s oldest and largest and features dozens of pipe bands, including some of the metro area’s finest.

GRAND MARSHAL Monsignor Steven Camp

Rocky Point /Miller Place

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm

The festivities begin in Miller Place on the corner of 25A and Harrison Avenue. From

there, local fire departments lead the marchers eastward, ending at the corner of Broadway and North Country Road in Rocky Point

GRAND MARSHAL Vincent Worthington

Bayport/Blue Point

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @11am

Parade runs from Montauk Hwy & Snedecor Ave to Montauk Hwy & Blue Point Ave

GRAND MARSHAL Mr. “Ronnie” Devine, Jr.

Center Moriches

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Straight down Main Street from Lake Ave to Railroad Ave.

GRAND MARSHAL George Keller

Farmingdale

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

Parade down Main Street to Northside

Elementary School

GRAND MARSHAL Patrick J Ryder

Get out your green and get your leprechaun on

SATURDAY MARCH 16, 2024

New York City

St. Patrick’s Day Parade @11am

New York City Fifth Ave. from 44th St. to E. 79th St., New York, NY

NYCStPatricksParade.org

GRAND MARSHAL Maggie Timoney

SUNDAY MARCH 17, 2024

Wantagh

4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island will be led by GRAND MARSHAL John Theissen

Patchogue Village

Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

The parade starts at the intersection of East Main Street and Route 112 and heads west with the viewing stand located at the intersection of Havens Ave and West Main.

JOINT GRAND MARSHALS Reese’s Owners Matt Lowe and Joe Palmeri

Glen Cove

36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Parade forms alongside the Finley Middle School, on Forest Ave, north of Dosoris Lane, then down Forest Ave south of Dosoris, down Brewster Street to School Street to Glen Street, ending at St. Patrick’s Church.

GRAND MARSHAL Christine Rice

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SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2024

Am O’Gansett

St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Billed as the “WORLD’S SHORTEST PARADE,” steps off at Mary’s Marvelous and ends at the Stephen Talkhouse on Main Street.

GRAND MARSHALS Sal and Joe LaCarrumbba

Brentwood Annual

St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Starts on the corner of Washington Ave/Clark

Street and ends at Ross Park/Brentwood Rd.

GRAND MARSHAL Councilman John C.

Cochrane, Jr.

Rockville Centre

28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm

Starting Point: The Municipal Parking Lot on North Sunrise Hwy.

GRAND MARSHAL Greg Schaefer

Lindenhurst

3rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @12pm Starts at Fireman’s Mèmorial Park 555 Heling Boulevard. Travels west on Hartford Street to North Wellwood Avenue. Turns south down Wellwood Avenue and end at Lindenhurst

Middle School, 350 South Wellwood Avenue.

GRAND MARSHAL – Kevin J McCaffrey ..............

SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2024

Montauk

62nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday @12pm

The parade runs up Edgemere Street and then turns on to Main Street.

GRAND MARSHAL Steve “Puck” Dolan

Ronkonkoma

34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm

The parade will start on Hawkins Ave. at School Street, head South down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street.

GRAND MARSHAL Greg Plante

Babylon Village

Second St. Patrick’s Day Parade @2pm Deer Park Ave starting at Lily Flanagan’s, heading south to Main Street , West Carll Ave to Locust Ave. ending at the Hibernian Hall.

GRAND MARSHAL Niall Crowe

SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2024

Jamesport

St. Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Begins at North Railroad and Washington Avenues, and ends at the Jamesport Fire House.

JOINT GRAND MARSHALS Leanne Simonsen and Linda Simonsen

SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2024

Bayside, Queens

7th Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade @1pm Marching down Bell Blvd from 35th Ave. to 42nd Ave.

GRAND MARSHAL Sean Lane

—From Long Island-Nassau/Suffolk St. Patrick’s Day Parades

Snapshots from the 2023 parade, courtesy of the Village of New Hyde Park

year’s Glen Cove parade (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

I didn’t realize how much I missed seeing birds outside my house until they started to show up a week after I put up a feeder stand in Durham, North Carolina, where I am renting a town house for three months in order to visit my granddaughters. I was wondering after several days whether any birds would show up but I know from experience it may take a few days for birds to realize there are feeders.

When the Eastern bluebirds, Carolina chickadees, house finches and one female purple finch started visiting I was thrilled. I had just returned from 4 days of a bird trip to the North Carolina coast and saw many birds but now having them close by is so enjoyable.

The single feeder station in the photograph has 4 feeders attached. Two have suet-the cage contraption at the top and the other cage hanging. The store-bought suet at the top has red pepper in it to discourage squirrels and raccoons. The hanging suet holder has a cage so only small birds can enter and eat the suet. Therefore that suet doesn’t need to have red pepper. The hanging platform is preferred by some birds. If you use a platform you need a baffle on the pole and you should not have any hanging tree branches that enable squirrels to jump onto the platform. The large hanging feeder is called a

Basics On Bird Feeders

squirrel buster because when a squirrel lands on the ring it closes the feeding ports. Birds are much lighter and when they land on the ring they don’t close the ports. The photo with many feeders also dispenses peanuts.

I recommend one kind of seed in each seed feeder. In the squirrel buster I use black oil sunflower seed with shells in North Carolina but in my yard in Port Washington I use sunflower seeds without shells. That’s because when the shells fall on the ground the surrounding plants will suffer because of something in the shells that inhibits their growth. But in this place in North Carolina there are only dead leaves on the ground around the feeders.

I have a separate feeder station in New York for the platform feeders and I use sunflower seeds with

shells because those feeders are over lawn and I don’t care if the lawn suffers. If you have several kinds of seed in one feeder, the birds push out the seed they don’t want and that can make a mess even with many birds that like to eat seeds on the ground. I see all types of birds eat the sunflower seeds. There are lists on the Internet indicating which birds like which seeds. From experience I find that sunflower seeds attract many different birds. Suet cakes attract many different birds as well.

I usually have a small water fountain going if there is an outdoors outlet. The sound of water also attracts birds. In winter that may be impractical. I once had a small ceramic fountain crack and break from water freezing in cold weather. Near the feeder station it is useful to have small bushes for birds to shelter in case of predators.

There are some people who think birds should not be fed in

warm weather but the parent birds need all the help they can get when feeding young. Another problem could be the spread of disease. Always clean your feeders regularly. Squirrel buster fits in the dishwasher. People have found rats a problem since they are attracted to the seeds. When I see a rat I set out a dish containing cocoa, sugar, water and baking powder. This actually kills rats but doesn’t harm other animals.

If you have any questions contact me at nsaudubonsociety@gmail. com. I will be giving a talk on bird identification and I also talk about feeding stations at the Bryant Library in Roslyn on April 13 at 1 pm.

If you have not done so already, be sure to make plans for the solar eclipse on April 8. Our area will see approximately 90 percent coverage. If you want to view the most complete eclipse, you will need to travel. Accommodations have booked up quickly, including a Delta flight that will carry passengers along a special route for the best viewing. Wherever you decide to view it, use protective eyewear or an eclipse viewer.

March 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.

March 19 - March Equinox. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be

nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.

March 24 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation. The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 18.7 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.

March 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Worm Moon because this was

the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Crow Moon, the Crust Moon, the Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon.

March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse

occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout all North America, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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Different types of feeders, some with designs meant to discourage squirrels.

Dark-eyed junco, a common backyard feeder bird, and an uncommon purple finch behind it. (Photos by Peggy Maslow)

There once was a woman of humble means who purchased the cheapest crib she could find for her newborn baby. Right behind her in the store aisle was another woman and her mother, who purchased the most expensive crib and stroller the store had to offer. In her heart, the poor woman was jealous and wished she had the money to buy something so beautiful. Until, that is, she got to the register and overheard a conversation between the two of them.

“Do you think the crib we’re buying will fit in the room?” the mother asked her daughter. “I’m not so sure it will. The baby is on oxygen and life support, after all. I don’t know if the crib will fit alongside all those big machines.” When the woman heard this, she said to herself in relief: “Thank our Creator I have a healthy baby! That’s a better gift than the fanciest crib and stroller!”

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house: you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox or ass, or anything that is your

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Coveting And Its Consequences

neighbor’s.” (Exodus 20:14)

The scripture tells us the story of the ancient Israelites gathering at Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments. These commandments form the moral basis of our world societies ethical system. The tenth commandment, however, raises a difficult issue. This commandment – Thou shall not covet – forbids any kind of envy over who our neighbor is or what our neighbor owns. We shall not covet our neighbor’s home, wife, husband, servants, animals, or anything they possess. Here we find a

commandment that forbids us from even thinking about our desires. One might ask: “Can I even follow this?”

If my neighbor drives up in a brand-new BMW and I look over at my beat-up old Subaru, is it not natural for me to feel a bit of envy? In the Ethics of our Ancestors chapter 4, our Jewish tradition proclaims, “Who is rich? Whoever is happy with their lot.” This is a noble idea, but can we as human implement it?

Some of the biblical commentators’ view that this last commandment is only a warning against inappropriate actions –such as stealing an item that we covet —and not inner feelings. But that doesn’t truly sit well upon reflection because the commandment is speaking about an inner feeling – that of desire. So how can this be reconciled?

Many biblical commentators struggled with reconciling this commandment. One answer that illustrates via a parable was given that just as a simple peasant

would not covet a beautiful princess, as she is far out of his league, so we won’t covet something that is impossible for us to get, since it’s not ours and isn’t available to us. Perhaps we should view this commandment in a positive

light. Rather than coveting our neighbors and their possessions we might just endeavor to better ourselves; see what we lack in order to reach new

Call Before You Dig...Ya’ Dig?

National Safe Digging Month has begun and PSEG Long Island takes the occasion to remind customers, contractors and excavators to always call 811 before digging to ensure underground pipelines, conduits, wires and cables are properly marked out.

Every digging project, even a small project like planting a tree or building a deck, requires a call to 811. It’s the law. The call is free and the mark-out service is free. The call must be made whether the job is being performed by a professional or a do-it-yourselfer. Striking an underground electrical line can cause serious injury and outages, and result in repair costs and fines.

According to Common Ground Alliance, a member-driven association of nearly 1,800 individuals and 250 member companies in every facet of the underground utility industry, 40 percent of active diggers in North America do not call 811 because they think their project is too shallow to require it. All digging projects require a call to 811.

A free call to 811 in the service area automatically connects the caller to the local New York one-call center, which collects information about digging projects. The one-call center then provides the information to the utility companies, which send representatives to mark the locations of nearby underground lines with flags, paint or both. Once lines have been properly marked and confirmation from all of the utility owners is received, projects may proceed as long as caution is used around the marked areas.

• Calling 811 before digging reduces the chances of damaging an underground line to less than one percent.

• Underground gas and electric lines are everywhere, even on private properties. These facilities can be easily damaged if dug into, with the potential to cause serious injuries. Digging into these lines can also disrupt vital utility services, resulting in costly delays, expensive repairs and

environmental or property damage.

• Whether the job is a major home improvement project or something as simple as a fence or mailbox post, a call to 811 must be placed beforehand to determine where it’s safe to dig.

• Call 811 at least two business days before the commencement of each job to have underground pipes, wires and equipment located. Each facility owner must respond by providing the excavator with a positive confirmation indicating that marks are in place where utility lines are buried or that there are no existing facilities in the area of the proposed work. This service is free of charge.

• Be sure to wait until all of the utilities have responded. Don’t dig until lines have been marked or you have received confirmation that the area is clear of facilities.

• Property owners must maintain and respect the marks. Always hand dig within two feet of marked lines to find the existing facilities before using mechanized equipment.

• If gas lines are damaged or there is a gas smell when excavating, call 911 immediately from a safe area. Calling before you dig is more than a good idea−it’s the law. Additional information, including a booklet on safe excavating practices and the protection of underground facilities, can be found on the PSEG Long Island website (www.psegliny.com).

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Choosing A Home Health Care Aide

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Choosing a home health care aide is a critical decision that significantly impacts the quality of life of your loved one requiring care. It involves a thoughtful assessment of needs, preferences, and the qualifications of potential caregivers. This comprehensive guide aims to navigate you through the process, ensuring that you make an informed and compassionate choice that best suits your family’s needs.

Understanding the Need

The first step in choosing a home health care aide is to clearly understand the specific needs of your loved one. These needs can range from basic assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation to more specialized medical care, including medication management, wound care, or physical therapy. Consulting with healthcare professionals can help you delineate the level of care required and whether you need a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or a registered nurse (RN).

Establishing Criteria

Once you have a clear understanding of the care needs, consider other criteria that are important for your family. This might include the aide’s availability (e.g., live-in, daily visits, overnight stays),

language skills, ability to operate medical equipment, or experience with specific conditions like dementia or mobility issues. Additionally, think about personality traits that would make the caregiver a good fit for your loved one, such as patience, compassion, and a sense of humor.

Researching Options

Research is pivotal in finding a reputable home health care provider. Start by seeking recommendations from friends, family, or healthcare professionals. Online reviews and ratings of local agencies can also provide valuable insights. When contacting agencies, inquire about their hiring processes, training requirements, and how they match caregivers with clients. It’s also important to understand how they handle replacements or emergencies.

Understanding Legal and Financial Obligations

Hiring a home health care aide comes with legal and financial considerations. If hiring through an agency, clarify the costs upfront, including hourly rates, overtime, and any additional fees. Understand the agency’s policy on insurance and liability coverage. If hiring independently, you’ll need to address tax obligations, workers’ compensation, and creating a formal employment agreement. Consulting with a legal or financial advisor can help navigate these complexities.

Checking References and Backgrounds

For each potential aide, request references from previous employment and conduct a thorough background check. This should include verifying certifications and checking for any criminal history. References can provide insights into the caregiver’s reliability, work ethic, and ability to form meaningful connections with those they care for.

Interviewing Candidates

Whether you’re working with an agency or hiring independently, interviewing potential aides is a critical step. Prepare a list of questions that cover their experience, qualifications, and approach to caregiving. Ask scenario-based questions to gauge their problem-solving abilities and compatibility with your loved one’s needs. It’s also beneficial to include your loved one in the process to ensure they feel comfortable and respected in the decision-making.

Communication and Evaluation

Effective communication is the foundation of a successful caregiver relationship. Establish regular check-ins with the aide and your loved one to discuss care plans, changes in health status, and any other concerns. Be open to feedback and willing to adjust care arrangements as needed. Regularly assessing the quality of care and

the satisfaction of your loved one ensures that the home health care aide continues to meet your expectations.

Trial Period

Before making a long-term commitment, consider arranging a trial period. This allows your loved one and the caregiver to adjust to each other and ensures that the aide’s skills and personality are a good fit. Use this time to communicate expectations clearly, establish routines, and address any concerns that arise.

Signs of a Good Match

A good home health care aide not only meets the physical needs of your loved one but also provides emotional support and companionship. Signs of a successful match include noticeable improvements in your loved one’s mood and health, strong communication from the caregiver, and a sense of trust and security in the care provided. Choosing a home health care aide is a deeply personal and significant decision that affects the well-being of your loved one. By thoroughly understanding the care needs, conducting diligent research, and maintaining open lines of communication, you can find a compassionate and competent caregiver. Remember, the right home health care aide can transform the caregiving experience, offering not just assistance, but also dignity, independence, and improved quality of life for your loved one.

BY ANTON MEDIA GROUP specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Tick bites are a common concern for individuals spending time in wooded or grassy areas, where ticks are most prevalent. These small, blood-feeding arachnids can transmit various diseases to humans, making it essential to understand the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of tick bites.

Symptoms of Tick Bites

Initially, a tick bite may be hard to notice as ticks are tiny, and their bites are usually painless. The first sign might be a small red spot at the site of the bite, which can occur anywhere on the body. However, not all tick bites lead to disease, and symptoms can vary depending on the type of tick and whether it was carrying pathogens.

When disease transmission occurs, symptoms can appear days to weeks after the bite and might include a rash (one of the first signs of a tick-borne disease), The rash can vary in appearance, notably the bull’s-eye rash associated with Lyme disease. Other symptoms include: fever, chills, aches, pains (headaches, fatigue

Stay Tick-Free Tips for protecting your health

and muscle or joint aches) and swollen lymph nodes.

It’s crucial to monitor for symptoms if you’ve been bitten by a tick or spent time in areas where ticks are common.

Treatment of Tick Bites

The key to treating tick bites is prompt and proper removal of the tick. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure, avoiding twisting or jerking the tick, which can cause parts of the tick to break off and remain in the skin. After removal, clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

If you develop symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention. Treatment

typically involves antibiotics, especially if a tick-borne disease like Lyme disease is suspected or confirmed. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent serious health issues.

Prevention of Tick Bites

Preventing

t ick bites is the most effective way to avoid tick-borne diseases. Here are key strategies for prevention:

Avoid Tick Habitats

Whenever possible, stay away from wooded, bushy, or grassy areas. Stick to the center of trails when hiking. Use Insect Repellent Apply repellents that contain 20 to 30 percent DEET on exposed skin and clothing. Products containing permethrin c an be used on clothing, shoes, and

camping gear.

Wear Protective Clothing

Long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into socks or boots can help keep ticks off your skin. Light-colored clothing makes it easier to spot ticks.

Check for Ticks

A fter spending time in tick-infested areas, thoroughly check your body, children, and pets for ticks. Pay special attention to underarms, in and around ears, inside the belly button, backs of knees, in and around hair, between legs, and around the waist.

Shower Soon After Being Outdoors

Showering within two hours of coming indoors can help wash off unattached ticks and provides a good opportunity to do a tick check.

Treat Pets

Use tick treatments on pets, which can be tick carriers into your home.

By taking these precautions, you can significantly reduce the risk of tick bites and the potential transmission of tickborne diseases. Awareness and proactive measures are key in protecting yourself and your loved ones from the risks associated with ticks.

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HHepatitis B: Unveiling The Silent Threat To Liver Health

Understanding the virus, risks, and preventive measures

epatitis B is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to both acute and chronic disease.

In infected patients, the hepatitis B virus can be found in most body fluids including blood, semen, urine, vaginal secretions, and tears. Contact with these fluids may lead to infection. In the United States, the most common risk factors for hepatitis B are sexual contact and intravenous drug use. Perinatal or transmission from mother to child at time of birth is the most common way of acquiring hepatitis B in the Far East. Hepatitis B is a tremendous problem in China, Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines with rates of disease approaching ten percent of the total population. This helps to explain the increased prevalence of hepatitis B among Asian populations in the United States.

Common symptoms of hepatitis B include fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, joint pains

States, however, approximately five percent of people with acute hepatitis B will develop chronic disease. Approximately 95 percent of people who acquire hepatitis B via the perinatal route will develop chronic hepatitis B.

There is an increased risk of all close contacts of patients with hepatitis B acquiring hepatitis B at home. Therefore, once a patient has been diagnosed with hepatitis B, all household contacts must be tested for the infection. If not previously exposed or vaccinated, these contacts should receive vaccination against the hepatitis B virus.

hepatitis B.

Treatment is not recommended for the majority of acute hepatitis B infections. Most patients do not require admission to a hospital. Jaundice, although cosmetically concerning, is not life threatening. If vomiting, confusion or easy bruising develops, patients should call their doctors immediately. On rare occasions, acute hepatitis may be severe enough to require emergent liver transplantation.

and abdominal pain. People with hepatitis B may develop jaundice or yellowing of the skin, lowgrade fevers and/or rash. After exposure, the incubation period for hepatitis B is two weeks to three months. The vast majority of people who acquire hepatitis B will get over the disease and have no long-term effects. In the United

Hepatitis B is diagnosed by evaluating specific antibodies and antigens in the blood. A positive hepatitis B surface antigen is diagnostic of hepatitis B infection. Many patients are confused and concerned when their blood tests reveal a positive hepatitis B surface antibody. This simply means past infection or previous vaccination. It does not mean that the person has

Treatment is available for chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can be controlled with these treatments but hepatitis B cannot be cured. Patients with chronic hepatitis B are at risks for developing liver cancer and cirrhosis and should be screened at regular intervals for these complications.

Hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups. The hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants, all children, or adolescents younger than 19 years of age who have not been vaccinated, all adults

aged 19 through 59 years, and adults

aged 60 years or older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection.

David Bernstein, MD, MACG, FAASLD, AGAF, FACP, is a professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Ambulatory NetworkLong Island for NYU Langone Health.

Diabetics Should Heed FDA’s Smart Device Warning

consequences. If left untreated, very high or very low blood sugar can be extremely dangerous and cause severe complications, even coma and death.”

The FDA warned recently diabetes patients not to use smartwatches or smart rings to measure their blood glucose levels. Now, obesity medicine expert Eleanor Yusupov, D.O., assistant professor at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) in Old Westbury, is sharing insight for these patients.

Instead, she advises patients with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, which are approved by the FDA and provide accurate information on how a patient’s body reacts to diabetes medications and foods eaten. Depending on the specific CGM device used, physicians may even program it to set off an alarm when blood sugar is dangerously high or low.

While many of these devices are marketed as noninvasive solutions, allowing users to measure their blood glucose levels without pricking the skin, Yusupov notes that the FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any noninvasive smartwatch or smart ring for the measurement of glucose. What’s more, relying on these devices could have life-threatening consequences.

“It is very concerning that patients may be misled by the marketing claims and rely on smartwatches or smart rings that do not accurately measure blood glucose,” said Yusupov. “Using devices that are not approved by the FDA may lead to serious health

“Your doctor can recommend and prescribe a continuous glucose monitoring device that automatically checks your sugar and sends the result to your smartphone or a smartwatch. Most patients prefer this modern technology, which uses a tiny sensor placed in the arm, to traditional glucose meters that require pricking your finger,” she said.

—Submitted by New York Institute of Technology. Yusupov practices primary care at NYITCOM’s healthcare centers in Old Westbury and Central Islip.

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David Bernstein, MD

March Is American Red Cross Month

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization synonymous with disaster relief, blood donation, and emergency response, has a rich history and a profound impact on American society. Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the organization has played a crucial role in times of crisis and has become a symbol of compassion, volunteerism, and community service.

History of the American Red Cross

The origins of the American Red Cross trace back to the efforts of Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse, and humanitarian. Inspired by the Red Cross movement she encountered while visiting Europe, Barton advocated for the establishment of a similar organization in the United States. In 1881, she founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., with a primary mission to provide aid to those affected by disasters and conflicts.

The organization’s early years were marked by its involvement in disaster response, including the Johnstown Flood in 1889 and the Spanish-American War in 1898. The American Red Cross also played a pivotal role in supporting the military during World War I, providing medical assistance, organizing blood donation drives, and offering services to prisoners of war.

Humanitarian Services and Blood Donation

The American Red Cross expanded its scope of services during the 20th century, evolving to address a broader range of humanitarian needs. One of its key contributions has been in the field of blood donation and transfusion. The organization established a national blood program in the 1940s, providing a reliable and critical supply of blood and blood products for medical treatments and emergencies.

Over the years, the American Red Cross has been at the forefront of disaster response, aiding communities affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. Their trained volunteers and extensive network of resources enable them to provide emergency shelter, food, and supplies to those in need.

response and mobilization of resources help affected communities cope with the immediate aftermath and embark on the path to recovery.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross adapted its services to meet the evolving needs of the population. This included the continuation of blood donation drives, providing support to healthcare facilities, and offering virtual assistance to individuals and families affected by the pandemic.

in nearly every country, collectively works to alleviate human suffering during times of crisis. The American Red Cross has been actively involved in international humanitarian efforts, providing aid and support in response to conflicts, epidemics, and natural disasters around the world.

Volunteerism and Community Engagement

Relevance in Times of Crisis

The American Red Cross continues to be a beacon of hope and support during times of crisis. Its relevance is particularly evident during large-scale disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and public health emergencies. The organization’s swift

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Education and Preparedness

Beyond disaster response, the American Red Cross places a strong emphasis on education and preparedness. The organization offers a wide range of training programs, including CPR and first aid courses, lifeguard training, and disaster preparedness initiatives. By empowering individuals with life-saving skills and knowledge, the American Red Cross aims to create resilient and prepared communities.

Global Impact

While rooted in the United States, the American Red Cross is part of the larger International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This global network, operating

A cornerstone of the American Red Cross is its reliance on volunteers. The organization mobilizes a vast network of dedicated individuals who contribute their time, skills, and compassion to support the mission. Volunteer blood donors, disaster responders, health and safety instructors, and countless others play a vital role in the American Red Cross’s ability to fulfill its humanitarian mandate.

The American Red Cross stands as a testament to the power of humanitarianism and community service. Its history is intertwined with the nation’s response to crises, and its relevance endures through its diverse array of services, from disaster response to blood donation, education, and international aid. As a symbol of hope and assistance, the American Red Cross continues to make a significant impact, embodying the spirit of compassion and resilience in the face of adversity.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

NIFA DOING ITS JOB REGARDING NHCC

A recent op-ed by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips highlighted financial struggles of the Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC) but unfortunately skimped on the historical record and falsely represented the actual relationship among NHCC, Nassau County (County) and New York State (State). Ms. Phillips hid from the reader her failure to examine and investigate NHCC’s finances and operations. Instead of owning up to her dereliction of duty, Ms. Phillips tried to deflect blame by irresponsibly attacking the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) for taking necessary and appropriate actions to determine NHCC’s financial status and outlook—the job she has simply ignored—and by mischaracterizing NIFA’s role in fixing NHCC’s finances.

To understand NHCC’s current problems, Ms. Phillips should have reminded the reader that the County agreed to provide NHCC with millions of dollars in annual subsidies when it transferred its hospital and other health care assets to NHCC in 1999 and once understood its stake in supporting NHCC. In addition to annual subsidies, the County gave NHCC approximately $116 million in proceeds from its 2006 tobacco bonds, refunding for NHCC’s capital and other needs. The fact that then- County Executive Edward Mangano ended the annual subsidies (due to the County’s fiscal problems during his administration) does not erase the historical record.

Rather than urge the administration to restore the County subsidy, Ms. Phillips chose instead to demand special funding from Albany. Surely she must know that the federal and State reimbursement mechanisms for all hospitals have changed, and NHCC has spent down its temporary transitional funding without effectuating the requisite reforms. It does Ms. Phillips no credit to pretend that the 1999 transaction severed all connection between NHCC and the County, yet somehow requires the State to address NHCC’s deficits a quarter century later. In fact, NHCC’s governing statute explicitly empowers the County to provide money to NHCC. She correctly points to “a moral and ethical obligation” to continue

services at the hospital, but points in the wrong direction.

Despite her responsibility as the County’s chief fiscal watchdog, County Comptroller Phillips also seems strangely uninterested in discovering the reasons NHCC has struggled to stay in business. Previous County Comptrollers took this oversight seriously and reviewed or examined NHCC, but not Comptroller Phillips. Why not?

Partly due to this oversight vacuum, NIFA retained an outside expert to review NHCC’s cash flow projections pursuant to its limited statutory mandate to oversee NHCC as a covered organization in an attempt to help NHCC avert a cash crisis that could severely impact services to the County’s most vulnerable residents. In furtherance of this objective, NIFA helped to facilitate the successful recent effort to ensure that the State made $50 million in transfer payments to NHCC as quickly as possible. NIFA has no authority, though, to make management and operational decisions that properly reside with the elected and appointed leaders of the County and NHCC, respectively. As such, Ms. Phillips should think again before criticizing NIFA for doing its job while she sidesteps hers.

Ms. Phillips repeats in her editorial her baseless claim that NIFA has not properly determined the basis for maintaining the current control period. Doing so does a disservice to County taxpayers who rightly understand that NIFA has a statutory responsibility to review the County’s budgetary results and decrease the likelihood of budgetary deficits going forward. Ms. Phillips also does not inform the reader that NIFA’s multi-year plan projections typically have not been drastically dissimilar to those of the Comptroller’s office and other fiscal monitors after accounting for various assumptions or methodological differences.

NHCC’s continued viability concerns all of us. It’s past time for the Comptroller to stop finger pointing and to start working cooperatively on solutions to NHCC’s present, but long-in-the-making, fiscal problems.

—Richard Kessel, Chairman, Nassau Interim Finance Authority

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by Joan Chittister

Your writer was grateful to find author Chittister’s book, subtitled “ Growing Old Gracefully ”, written by her at age seventy, the same age your writer turns this year.

Inevitably, we come to see things differently as we age. In “The Gift of Years ” these changes in the “ capstone years ” as she calls them, present the gift of becoming more fully alive than ever. Cicero notes that old age is richer in reflection, force of character and judgement. The maturity and mellowing of character allows the older generation to provide a behavioral model for younger generations showing them the way to a fullness of life.

Seneca said these years abound with pleasure if we know how to use them. Free of obligations and deadlines, there is freshness in these years. Understanding, enjoyment and love of life all increase, allowing for deeper, richer and more important experiences. The world looks different -- more to be treasured, explored and enjoyed. A certain serenity sets in.

Chittister writes “ But we are here to depart from this world as finished as we can possibly become. Old age is...exactly the time to grow in new ways [making] sense out of all the growing we have already done. It is the softening season when everything in us is meant to achieve its sweetest, richest, most unique self ”.

Chittister calls it a damping-down time of life where anger, jealousy, envy, and pride subside to awaken another whole level of life. “ As Agatha Christie put it, we ‘bloom’ as we grow. New abilities emerge, new insights arise. New vision is possible. ”

A certain urgency and intensity in living sets in as we become aware of the presence of time. With forty short chapters on subjects such as Regret, Joy, Possibility, Letting Go, Success, Wisdom, Time and Appreciation, “ The Gift of Years ” provides an indispensable guide to aging well.

Girl Scouts Of Nassau County Feinstein Institutes

Girl Scouts across Nassau County visited the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health in Manhasset to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The program featured a tour of the facility and an inspiring talk from the all-women research group called: Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM—pronounced “awesome”). Forty Girl Scouts participated in the event, getting the chance to see lab demonstrations, take part in open discussion with faculty, and hear about the experiences of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.

“Introducing Girl Scouts to career paths in STEM fields is an important part of what we do at Girl Scouts of Nassau County. There are so many different career options for girls, so we thank Northwell Health for inviting them in and speaking about the possibilities that are open to them,” said Rande Bynum, the chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our mission is building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The incredible women that shared their stories and showed the girls the strides in medical research they work on was

inspiring and helped move our mission forward.”

This program was made possible through a partnership between the Girl Scouts of

Nassau County, the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and the AWSM research group. Dr. Betty Diamond, director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at the

Feinstein Institutes, formed AWSM in 2010 to help advance career opportunities for women at the Feinstein Institutes. She spoke with Girl Scouts about the group’s

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County paid a visit to the Feinstein Institutes to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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programs in basic, translational, and clinical research and its initiatives to empower the next generation of women in science.

AWSM co-presidents, Dr. Sunny Tang

and Dr. Shih-Shih Chen, led the Girl Scouts throughout the Feinstein Institutes facility, bringing them into three different lab demonstrations to explore different areas of medical research. The Feinstein Institutes has a team of 5,000 members who seek out discoveries involving the treatment of various illnesses, such as lupus, sepsis, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

“Empowering young women to pursue STEM means that we can tap into their curiosity and creativity to make a brighter future for all of us,” said Dr. Sunny Tang, an assistant professor in the Institute of Behavior Science at the Feinstein Institutes and co-president of AWSM. “Having the Girl Scouts visit our labs and hear our stories will hopefully inspire them to excel in the fields of science and research.”

For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the career development opportunities it offers, visit gsnc.org.

—Submitted by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

The scientists guided the 40 girls through various laboratories, providing hands-on demonstrations and exploring different areas of medical research.

(Photos by Feinstein Institutes)

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Annual Community Supported Agriculture Fair On March 9

Come support local agriculture at the Long Island CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Fair and find the program that’s right for you. Once again, iEat Green, along with Slow Food North Shore, NOFA-NY, and Deep Roots Farmers Market are organizing a CSA Fair for the Long Island Community. We all know a strong immune system is our best bet to staying healthy, and we can do that by eating well. Joining a CSA is one way to support that effort.

The time to sign up for a share in a Community Supported Agricultural program is now. To help consumers compare the different CSA programs, NOFA-NY (Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York), Slow Food North Shore, Deep Roots Farmers Market, and iEat Green are bringing all of the farmers under one roof, to meet with potential customers and to make connections at the Long Island CSA Fair on Saturday, March 9th. This will be an indoor event.

Over 20 farms from across Long Island will be participating. This will be a great opportunity to meet the farmer, and to learn more about each individual CSA

they need it. Some programs offer payment plans so you do not need to pay all up front. Either way, CSAs are one of the best ways to get fresh organic produce at fair prices. We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables, and supporting local, sustainable agriculture, is great for your health, the planet, and our local economy.

The CSA fair will be hosted indoors, at the Sisters of St. Joseph Farm, 1725 Brentwood Road, in Building #2, Brentwood, Long Island, from 11:00am3:00pm on Saturday, March 9th , The fair is free and open to all who are interested. You can come for a few minutes, or stay for the whole time. There will be cooking demonstrations throughout the day, and delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free foods will be available for purchase.

program, allowing the consumer to choose the perfect program that suits their family’s needs. Some programs offer just produce, while others have “add on” options like fruit, flowers, cheese, bread, eggs, meat and

the harvest and paying up front, giving the farmer the financial support at the beginning of the season when

Sponsored by Slow Food North Shore, iEat Green, NOFA-NY, and Deep Roots Farmers Market, and is organized by Bhavani Jaroff, founder of iEat Green, LLC. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email Bhavani Jaroff at Bhavani@iEatGreen.com or call her on her cell at (516)238-3616.

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Long Island Pols, Officials: Pump the Brakes On NYS’s School Bus Mandate

On February 25, New York State Senators, Assembly members, fire safety, and school officials joined together to “Pump the Brakes” on New York State’s fast-paced electric school bus mandate to ensure its feasibility and affordability for all communities. The impending 2027 statewide electric school bus mandate raises concerns about financial strain on school districts and taxpayers as well as safety concerns.

New York’s 2022-23 budget set a mandate requiring all new buses sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2027 and all buses on the road be zero-emission by 2035. While the group applauded efforts to reduce emissions and create a cleaner environment for our children, they raised concern that the current approach is flawed and lacks the necessary consideration for the potential consequences. A new, full-size electric bus costs $400,000 - $450,000 - triple the price of a conventional bus which is approximately $130,000. With 45,000 school buses in the state, full conversion by 2035 will cost

approximately $20 billion. The cost over and above what school districts already pay for replacement buses is projected to cost between $8 billion and $15 billion statewide. The State’s mandate will place a heavy burden on school districts and hardworking taxpayers.

This school bus mandate is happening at the same time the Governor has proposed to change the foundation aid formula and the hold harmless provision, which would reduce statewide school aid by an additional $412 million. In a proposed budget that grows $5.9 billion in state operating funds for a grand total of $233 billion there are a lot of places that could have been cut or not added in the first place. Changing the foundation aid formula and promoting a statewide bus electrification mandate with an unrealistic timeline - at the same time - is yet another poor policy decision out of Albany that will have negative impacts on our schools and their fiscal stability.

—Submitted by the office of Senator Steven Rhoads

Local officials gathered to protest the school bus changes. (Photos by the Office of Senator Steven Rhoads)

Senator Steven Rhoads speaks at a rally about the zero emissions school bus mandate.

WORD FIND

HOROSCOPES By

Holiday Mathis

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If this were a journey through a landscape, this would be the rocky part, which is actually much easier to cross than soft, mushy stuff that would have you slipping and sliding. Here, the work is hard, but your feet can find purchase, and every step brings you closer to your destination.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Those who know the rules and break them amaze you. Those who don’t even realize there are rules, less so. You might go so far as to wake them up with the information: There are always rules. As for you, it’s a week of strategy. You’ll follow and bend; you’ll break judiciously.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as you love smart people and intelligent interactions, you also recognize, in the full range of communication, that too many high-minded exchanges can get exhausting. You’ll recognize points in the week when the scene can be elevated with informality. Connections happen when everyone is relaxed and not thinking too hard.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The main reason to be mellow and patient now is not that it will make another person’s experience more positive (though it will). It’s because you’ll feel wonderfully in control of your own behavior, and you’ll own the confidence that comes with that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Though you’re endowed with many talents that can be applied to making your part of the world a more pleasing place to move through, there is one gift that stands out from the rest: your gift for making people feel special. With your sharp mind and creativity, you’ve elevated much, but friendships are your greatest work of art.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Before you step out of your comfort zone, you’ll assess the risks and benefits. You’ll consider possible outcomes with the aim of making an informed decision. Then you’ll do what you wanted to do in the first place because your desire is far more compelling and exciting than the intellectual processes included in “due diligence.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re not out to win the Nobel Prize, but you’d like to leave things better than you found them. You’re on the right track with your simple strategy: determine the next right move and do it. For most of the week, it will be unclear what the right move is. Fear not -- your best is all you can do, and it will definitely be enough.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you see others struggle, you act immediately to remedy. And when it’s you who is struggling, don’t hesitate to ask for and accept assistance. You wouldn’t want to rob anyone of their chance to help. Helper’s hearts need workouts to stay vital and healthy. Well-being will be on the upswing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not that you’re more than your body, rather it’s that you’re something else entirely. You animate your body and use it to get to new environments. You care for it, demand things of it and enjoy it, too, all the while realizing it’s your vehicle, not your being. The distinction will be meaningful this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In the same way a whisper can speak louder than a shout, turning things down will amplify them. This week features fewer appointments in which more is accomplished. Budget cuts give you more to invest. By editing you grow in style, impact and energy. The only thing not to edit is relationships. Go full on and all in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll have the opportunity to serve some justice. While it would certainly rectify a balance, it might not be worth your time and energy. Where is your effort going to forward your goals? “In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.” --

Sir Francis Bacon

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Planning is a pleasure because it invites you to bring your fantastic imagination to the party. The bright ideas are flowing. Sure, they will be more ambitious than you might be able to reasonably execute, but that’s what makes them so exciting. And even if you get halfway there, you’ll be much further along than you would have been without a plan.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

A stressor is lifted, and the subsequent relief will open you to a cascade of good fortune, starting with your personal life. Your work crosses into altruistic territory, affording you the opportunity to live your values and apply your principles toward a positive impact. More highlights: You’ll establish a new practice that gives you a useful philosophy and empowering outlook. Years of having your finger on the pulse of a special interest will pay off. You’ll participate in dazzling social events.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND

Countries and cities

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WORD FIND

Alaska

Andorra

This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 16 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Countries and cities

Solution: 16 Letters

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Antarctica

Armenia

Bali

Belize

Canada

Chad

Crete

Cuba

Devon

Dili

Doha

Fiji Harare

Honduras India

Iran

Italy Japan

Kenya

Alaska Andorra Antarctica Armenia Bali Belize Canada

Lima Madrid Malta

Mexico

Doha Fiji Harare Honduras India

Minsk

New York

Oamaru

Oman

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Prague Riga

Rome Russia

Seoul Spain Taiwan

Togo

Kiev Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Chad Crete Cuba Devon Dili

Iran Italy Japan Kenya

Onslow

Kiev Kyrgyzstan Laos

Peru Port Moresby

Oamaru Oman Onslow Peru Port Moresby

Prague Riga Rome Russia Seoul Spain

Tonga

Vanuatu

Taiwan Togo

Tonga

Vienna Wales

Vanuatu Vienna Wales

Solution: Our diverse planet

Solution: Our diverse planet

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trates the kind of challenge a defender can encounter. South is in four spades, and West leads the deuce of diamonds. East wins dummy’s king with the ace and must decide what to do next.

The winning return is the four of trump, after which declarer must go down; with any other return, declarer gets home safely. More importantly, East should work out that the low trump return at trick two offers virtually the only chance to defeat the contract.

East should reason that West’s deuce-of-diamonds lead, presumably fourth-best, marks declarer with three diamonds, all of which are losers. East also knows from the bidding that South must have both missing aces as well as the king of spades. So, it would be futile for him to play the ace and another spade to try to stop a diamond ruff in dummy. Indeed, declarer would make the rest of the tricks against that defense.

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Only by maintaining control of the trump suit can East hope to stop the contract. He can’t be absolutely certain that the low trump return will do the job, but he should conclude that it offers the only realistic chance to score three diamond tricks and put the contract down one.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

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PANY N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES

I TRUST is the Plaintiff and CHARIE LAMARR A/K/A CHARIE LONGO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE W LAMARR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, March 19, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 149 SIMONSON ROAD, MINEOLA, NY 11501: Section 9, Block 384, Lot 7: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MINEOLA, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610373/2019. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. RIAZ AHMAD, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 9, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, premises known as 223 JACKSON AVE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501-2425.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 9, Block: 400, Lot: 346 (Lot Group 346347). Approximate amount of judgment is $515,166.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602527/2019.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

MARK LIEBERMAN, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 3-6; 2-28-21-14-2024-4T#245548-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,

By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: New York State Office of the Attorney General James Redmond Grassi & Co.

Jasper Surety any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin of the said Thurza Redmond, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained

A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501.

YOU ARE HEREBY

CITED TO SHOW CAUSE

before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on MARCH 27, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Thurza Redmond, should not be judicially settled.

[X] Further relief sought (if any):

1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;

2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 52,371.10 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 17,451.65 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 96,900.71 as and for legal fees and

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disbursements, of which $ 22,900.71 has been paid and $ 74,000.00 is unpaid;

4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 14,250.00, of which $ 8,250.00 has been paid and $6,000.00 is unpaid;

5. Releasing and discharging the surety;

6. Directing each of you claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Thurza Redmond, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; and

7. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.

Dated, Attested, and Sealed, February 7, 2024 (Seal)

HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate

s/Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk

Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 (516) 538-1111 rkerins@mmkolaw.com

NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA, Plaintiff, vs. DENISE KICK A/K/A DENISE VAN WALLENDAEL A/K/A DENISE MANZOLILLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 18 Netherwood Drive, Albertson, NY 11507. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements there-

on erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of North Hempstead and Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 7, Block 73 and Lot 146. Approximate amount of judgment is $356,598.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615923/2019. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 192553-1

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LEGAL NOTICE

The deadline for submission of Requests for Transportation for students from the Mineola School District attending non-public schools for the school year 2023-2024 is April 1, 2024. For further information, contact your school or the Mineola Transportation Department at (516)237-2080.

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NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. as Trustee for the Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-FRE1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Jose Benavides, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 17, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 11 Gotham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 32., BLOCK: 429, LOT: 115 & 116. Approximate amount of judgment $670,839.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609661/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located

on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

Stephen Frommer, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-029886-F01 79527

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL G. REDER, IF LIVING, AND IF HE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 19, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1108 First Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 33, Block 114 and Lots 68 & 73. Approximate amount of judgment is $398,709.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609139/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231007-1 3-6; 2-28-21-14-2024-4T#245516-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon Fka Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative

Loan Trust 2007-19, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-19, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Soo Kim a/k/a Soo Am Kim a/k/a Sean Kim, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 13, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 162 Park Avenue, New Hyde Park a/k/a Garden City Park, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Garden City Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 33, BLOCK: 156, LOT: 175 and 176. Approximate amount of judgment $943,882.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004240/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website ( https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com. Richard Langone, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-080515-F00 79388 3-6; 2-28-21-14 2024-4T#245517-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JENNIFER LYNN MASTRANGELO A/K/A JENNIFER L. MASTRANGELO, A/K/A JENNIFER MASTRANGELO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 19 GERARD AVENUE, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Hyde Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 8, BLOCK 05, LOT 5. Approximate amount of judgment $1,257,385.92 plus

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interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004163/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-305229 79234

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LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WACHOVIA LOAN TRUST SERIES 2006AMN1, Plaintiff - against - REGINA GREGG, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 2, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501

“Rain or Shine” on the 3rd day of April, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Rockville Centre, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

Premises known as 74 Melvin Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552.

(Section: 35, Block: 514, Lot: 12)

Approximate amount of lien $676,670.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 001900/2008 FKA

1900/08. En-Chia Anna Lin, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: February 5, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit

and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE MANHASSETLAKEVILLE WATER DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GI-

VEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District invites bids on a Contract for “Landscape Maintenance” for a one-year, two-year, or three-year period, as may be determined, each year, by the Board of Commissioners.

All bids must be in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Board of Commissioners of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District and marked on the outside, “BID FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE”, and delivered to the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District at its business office at 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York 11023, on or before March 26, 2024, 3:00pm. At 4:00pm the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

Commencing March 7, 2024 a bid packet including this Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, and Form of Contract, may be obtained at the business office of the Manhasset-Lakeville Water District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder may be required to furnish an adequate surety bond for the full and faithful performance of the contract awarded to it.

Dated: Great Neck, New York March 7, 2024

By order of the Board of Commissioners Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Brian J. Morris, Chairman Mark S. Sauvigne, Treasurer Steven L. Flynn, Secretary 3-6-2024-1T-#246405-NIN/ NHP

WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY. NAME: 12 CLANCY PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 04/25/2023. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against

it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Russell McRory c/o ArentFox Schiff LLP, 1301 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10119.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET

VOTE AND ELECTION OF WESTBURY

MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

WESTBURY UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Westbury Memorial Public Library, Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in a proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that said Vote and Election of the qualified voters of the Westbury Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District will be held at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

in said District on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, for the purposes of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.(D.S.T.), on the following separate matters:

1. To approve or disapprove the proposed library budget (supplemented or amended as the case may be) of estimated expenses for the ensuing year as submitted by the Library Board of Trustees.

2. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law

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NOTICE that at said Vote and Election to be conducted on April 9, 2024, one (1) member is to be elected to the Board of Trustees as follows:

One (1) member for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2029. The present incumbent is Judy Gerrard.

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NOTICE that nominating petitions for candidates for the office of Trustee of the Westbury Memorial Public Library must be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than March 11, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. (D.S.T), whose office is located at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New

York 11568. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, as in accordance with law, and stating the residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

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NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows:

WEEKDAYS, until April 4, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located at Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568.

The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual or special meeting or election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four (4) preceding calendar years and who are not disqualified from voting for any reason set forth in New York State Election Law Section 5-106. In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote.

Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether they are registered to vote at the 2024 Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 or by email districtclerk@westburyschools. org or fax sent to 516-8741940.

The Board of Registration shall meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District at the WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. (D.S.T.), to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on April 9, 2024, at the place where the Vote and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for votes and elections held subsequent thereto.

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NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by

a qualified voter of the School District on April 4, 2024, up to and including the day of the election on April 9, 2024, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the exception of Saturday, April 6, 2024, when the hours will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year for Library purposes (budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the library budget appropriation at the above stated Vote and Election shall be prepared and made available upon request to any district resident beginning on March 19, 2024, at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568., and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Vote and Election between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Sundays and Holidays excepted.

Westbury High School

Westbury Middle School

Drexel Avenue School

Dryden Street School

Park Avenue School

Powell’s Lane School These documents will also be available on the district’s website at www.westburylibrary.org.

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NOTICE that absentee ballots and early mail ballots will be available for the Vote and Election. Applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots may be received by the District Clerk no earlier than the 30th day before the election for which it is sought. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, New York 11590, Monday 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Applications for early mail ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568. To have an absentee ballot or early mail ballot mailed to your home, an applicable completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than April 2, 2024.

Application for an absentee ballot or an early mail ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2024.

Absentee ballots and early mail ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2024. No absentee or early mail ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been re-

ceived in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5 P.M. of the date of the Vote.

Applications can also be downloaded from the district’s website at:

www.westburylibrary.org.

The right to vote by absentee ballot or early mail ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration, or the District Clerk or designee, as applicable.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District at the Office of the District Clerk, at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 , between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M; with Saturday being between the hours of 10AM and 12PM commencing with the issuance of such ballots and for each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, excluding Sundays. The list will also be available at the polling place on April 9, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by contacting the District Clerk at the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 or by email districtclerk@westburyschools.org or fax sent to 516-874-1940, to receive an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for said Vote and Election on April 9, 2024. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or e-mail. The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote which is March 14, 2024. The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names of all military voters who submit a valid military voter registration. A military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of New York State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter, or military personnel residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Vote and Election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at

the Westbury Public Schools Administration Building, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, or by email districtclerk@westburyschools.org or fax sent to 516-874-1940. A military ballot application must be returned in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote which is March 14, 2024. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before said Vote and Election which is March 15, 2024. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls on April 9, 2024 and show a cancellation mark of the U.S postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the U.S. government or (2) by 5:00 P.M. on April 9, 2024, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than April 8, 2024. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Prevailing Time), until April 9, 2024. The District has been divided into election districts as follows:

Election District No. 1 consists of all the area lying between the eastern side of Post Road and Post Avenue, south and west of North Hempstead-Oyster Bay Town Line, north to Brush Hollow Road, Union Avenue to School Street to Old Country Road and north of Old Country Road.

Election District No. 2 consists of all the land lying to the west of Post Avenue, Westbury and Post Road, Old Westbury.

Election District No. 3 consists of all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead and which lies east of School Street between the Long Island Railroad and Union Avenue and Brush Hollow Road; also that which lies between Grand Boulevard and the eastern boundary of the District, north of Old Country Road and south of the Long Island Railroad.

Election District No. 4 consists of all the land known as New Cassel, Town of North Hempstead which lies south of the Long Island Railroad and north of Old Country Road, east of School Street and bounded on the northeast by Grand Boulevard.

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NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates of the aforesaid Vote and Election on April 9, 2024, will be conducted by paper ballot. All references to any actions herein including, without limitation, the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in that Vote and Election, are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by an entity with jurisdiction over the District.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING:

1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.

2. Eighteen or more years of age.

3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered to vote.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WESTBURY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Beverley Cathnott, District Clerk

Westbury Public Schools Administration Building

2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568

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AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA

MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE UNIÓN DE WESTBURY, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD Y CIUDAD DE NORTH HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, WESTBURY, NEW YORK

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, Ciudades de Hempstead y North Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York, llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el Martes, 2 de Abril de 2024 a las 7:00 PM, en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, Nueva York, con el objetivo de discutir los gastos contenidos en una propuesta de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que dicho Voto y Elección de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Westbury, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York, calificados para votar en las Reuniones Escolares en dicho Distrito se llevará a cabo en la BIB-

LIOTECA PÚBLICA ME-

MORIAL DE WESTBURY en dicho Distrito el Martes, 9 de Abril de 2024, para el propósito de la votación de los votantes calificados del Distrito, entre las 9:00 A.M. y 9:00 p. m. (D.S.T.), sobre los siguientes asuntos separados:

1. Aprobar o desaprobar la propuesta de presupuesto de la Biblioteca (complementado o modificado según sea el caso) de gastos estimados para el año siguiente presentado por la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca.

2. Cualquier otra pregunta o proposición sobre asuntos o gastos o autoridad para recaudar impuestos que puedan presentarse a votación bajo la Ley de Educación.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que en dicha votación y elección que se llevará a cabo el 9 de Abril de 2024, se elegirá un (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la siguiente manera: Un (1) miembro por un mandato completo de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de Julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de Junio de 2029. El titular actual es Judy Gerrard.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para la oficina de Fiduciario de la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito A Más Tardar el 11 de Marzo de 2024, entre las 9:00 A.M. y 5:00 P.M. (D.S.T), cuya oficina está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Una petición separada, debidamente firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito, de conformidad con la ley, y que indique la residencia de cada firmante y debe indicar el nombre y residencia del candidato.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que cada persona con derecho a votar debe registrarse. Las fechas, horarios y lugares de inscripción son los siguientes:

DÍAS DE SEMANA, hasta el 4 de Abril de 2024, entre las 8:00 A.M. a 12:00 del mediodía y de 2:00 P.M. a 4:00 P.M. (D.S.T.) cuando la escuela está en sesión en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, ubicada en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Las siguientes personas serán elegibles para votar: Todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su registro de conformidad con el artículo dos mil catorce de la Ley de Educación y todas las personas que previamente hayan sido debidamente registradas para cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial, que están calificados para votar y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial celebrada o realizada durante los cuatro (4) años calendario anteriores y que no estén descalificados para votar por cualquier motivo establecido en la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, Sección 5- 106. Además, todas las personas que estén registradas para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York serán elegibles

para votar.

Cualquier votante calificado del Distrito que tenga dudas sobre si está registrado para votar en la Votación y Elección de 2024 debe comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568 o por correo electrónico districtclerk@westburyschools. org o enviado por fax al 516874-1940.

La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA

MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY el Martes, 2 de Abril de 2024, entre las 2:00 P.M. y 6:00 P.M. (D.S.T.), para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro él o ella sea conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que en ese momento o en adelante tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. La Junta de Registro se reunirá durante la elección celebrada en el Distrito el día 9 de abril de 2024, en el lugar donde se celebre la Votación y Elección con el fin de preparar un registro de votos y elecciones posteriores a la misma.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que el registro estará abierto para la inspección por parte de un votante calificado del Distrito Escolar el 4 de Abril de 2024, hasta e incluyendo el día de las elecciones el 9 de Abril de 2024, excepto el Domingo, entre las 10:00 a.m. y 5:00 p.m., con la excepción del Sábado, 6 de Abril de 2024, cuando el horario será de 10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025 para propósitos de la Biblioteca (presupuesto) y una declaración de cualquier gasto y recaudación de impuestos estimados para el año siguiente que pueda ser requerido para financiar la asignación del presupuesto de la biblioteca en la Votación y Elección mencionada anteriormente se preparará y estará disponible previa solicitud para cualquier residente del distrito a partir del 19 de Marzo de 2024, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, que está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568., y las oficinas de los directores de todas las escuelas del Distrito durante el período de catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Votación y Elección entre las 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), excepto Domingos y festivos.

Westbury High School

Westbury Middle School

Drexel Avenue School

Dryden Street School

Park Avenue School

Powell’s Lane School

Estos documentos también estarán disponibles en el sitio web del distrito en: www.westburylibrary.org.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las boletas de voto ausente y las boletas de voto anticipado por correo estarán disponibles para la Votación y la Elección. Las solicitudes de voto en ausencia y voto anticipado por correo pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito no antes del 30º día antes de la elección para la que se solicitan. Las solicitudes de voto en ausencia se pueden obtener en la Biblioteca Pública Memorial de Westbury, 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, Nueva York 11590, los Lunes de 10:00 A.M. a 9:00 P.M., de Martes a Viernes, de 9:00 A.M. a 9:00 P.M. Las solicitudes para boletas de voto anticipado por correo están disponibles en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, que está ubicada en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568. Para que le envíen por correo una boleta de voto ausente o una boleta de voto anticipado por correo a su casa, una solicitud correspondiente completa y firmada debe estar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el 2 de Abril de 2024. La solicitud para una boleta de voto ausente o una boleta de voto anticipado por correo se puede realizar en persona de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. en cualquier día escolar y hasta las 5:00 p.m. el 8 de Abril de 2024. Los votos en ausencia y los votos anticipados por correo se aceptarán en la Oficina del Secretario del distrito escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 9 de Abril de 2024. No se escrutará ninguna boleta en ausencia o por correo anticipado a menos que se haya recibido en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5 P.M. de la fecha de la votación.

Las solicitudes también se pueden descargar desde el sitio web del distrito en:

www.westburylibrary.org.

El derecho a votar mediante boleta ausente o boleta anticipada por correo estará sujeto a la aprobación de la Junta de Registro, o del Secretario del Distrito o su designado, según corresponda.

Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto ausente y boletas anticipadas por correo estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568, entre las 10:00 A.M. y 5:00 P.M.; siendo el Sábado entre las 10AM y las 12PM a partir de la emisión de dichas boletas y para cada uno de los

cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excluyendo los Domingos. La lista también estará disponible en el colegio electoral el 9 de Abril de 2024.

ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO de que los Votantes Militares que no están actualmente registrados para votar pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, Nueva York 11568 o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@westburyschools.org o envíe un fax al 516-874-1940, para recibir una solicitud para registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito para dicha Votación y Elección del 9 de Abril de 2024. El Votante Militar podrá indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo postal, facsímil o correo electrónico. La solicitud de registro debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el vigésimo sexto día antes de la votación, que es el 14 de Marzo de 2024. El registro de votantes preparado y archivado en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito incluirá los nombres de todos los votantes militares que presenten un registro de votante militar válido. Un votante militar significa un votante calificado del Estado de Nueva York que está en servicio militar real y, por lo tanto, estará ausente del Distrito en el que está calificado para votar el día del registro o la elección o es dado de baja del servicio militar dentro de 30 días de una elección, o un cónyuge, padre, hijo o dependiente del votante militar, que acompañe o esté con dicho votante, si es un votante calificado del estado de Nueva York y residente del mismo distrito escolar que el votante militar, o un militar personal que resida en una base militar dentro de un distrito escolar en el estado de Nueva York durante un período de 30 días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha Votación y Elección. ADEMÁS SE DA AVISO que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito pueden obtener una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito en el Edificio de Administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury, 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ westburyschools.org o envíe un fax al 516-874-1940. Una solicitud de boleta militar debe entregarse en persona o por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. el vigésimo sexto día antes de la votación, que es el 14 de Marzo de 2024. El Votante Militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta militar por correo, facsímil o correo electrónico. Las boletas militares se enviarán por correo o se distribuirán de otro modo a más

tardar 25 días antes de dicha Votación y Elección, que es el 15 de Marzo de 2024. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas el 9 de Abril de 2024 y mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los EE.UU. o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los EE.UU. o (2) antes de las 5:00 P.M. el 9 de Abril de 2024, y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se determina no posterior al 8 de Abril de 2024. Independientemente del modo de transmisión preferido, la solicitud de boleta militar y la boleta militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas militares estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en dicha Oficina del Secretario del Distrito durante el horario de oficina regular, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. (Hora Prevaleciente), hasta el 9 de Abril de 2024. El Distrito se ha dividido en distritos electorales de la siguiente manera:

El Distrito Electoral No. 1 consiste en toda el área que se extiende entre el lado este de Post Road y Post Avenue, sur y oeste de North Hempstead-Oyster Bay Línea de la Ciudad, norte a Brush Hollow Road, Union Avenue a School Street a Old Country Road y norte de Old Country Road.

El Distrito Electoral No. 2 consiste en todo el terreno que se extiende al oeste de Post Avenue, Westbury y Post Road, Old Westbury.

El Distrito Electoral No. 3 consiste en todo el terreno conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad de North Hempstead y que se encuentra al este de School Street entre el Long Island Railroad y Union Avenue y Brush Hollow Road; también lo que se encuentra entre Grand Boulevard y el límite oriental del Distrito, al norte de Old Country Road y al sur del Long Island Railroad.

El Distrito Electoral No. 4 consiste en todo el terreno conocido como New Cassel, Ciudad de North Hempstead que se encuentra al sur del Long Island Railroad y al norte de Old Country Road, este de School Street y limita al noreste con Grand Boulevard.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la votación de todas las proposiciones y la elección de candidatos de la Votación y Elección antes mencionada el 9 de Abril de 2024 se llevará a cabo mediante votación en papel. Todas las referencias a cualquier acción aquí incluida, entre otras, el momento, la ubicación y la forma de las audiencias, el registro y la votación en esa Votación y Elección, están sujetas a modificaciones según la legislación aplicable o las instrucciones de una entidad con jurisdicción sobre el Dis-

trito.

CALIFICACIONES P ARA VOTAR:

1. Una persona será ciudadana de los Estados Unidos.

2. Dieciocho o más años de edad.

3. Un residente del Distrito por un período de treinta días o más inmediatamente antes de la elección en la que se ofrece a votar.

4. Debe estar registrado para votar.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA

MEMORIAL DE WESTBURY

Beverley Cathnott, Secretaria de Distrito Edificio de administración de las Escuelas Públicas de Westbury 2 Hitchcock Lane, Old Westbury, New York 11568 3-20, 6; 2-21-2024-3T#245637-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF WESTBURY NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Appeals, of the Inc. Village of Westbury, for hearing of appeals from orders of the Senior Building Inspector for matters as may be heard on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:30 P.M., at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York. Interested parties may view the applications and associated materials at any time between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm, at the Clerk’s Office, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, N.Y., 11590. Application 2024-03-01 of Angelo Katevaitis, on behalf of homeowner, Enelyne Beaute, seeks to have 2nd floor alterations and a 2nd floor balcony at the address known as 615 Blair Drive, Westbury, N.Y., 11590, which is in violation of § 248-8 Area. The building area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area (Max:20%, Proposed:22.7%) and § 24811 Side yards; (rear yard) (based on lot dimensions) Six inches may be deducted from the required depth of the rear yard for each foot in depth but the depth of such rear yard shall in no case be reduced thereby to less than 15 feet

(Required: (as per 248-11)

16 feet, Proposed: 8.3 feet) The subject property is identified on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section: 11, Block: 404, Lot(s): 16, Zone

Residence: A. The property is situated on the westerly side of Blair Drive, southerly of Eastfield Road.

Application 2023-02-02 of Peter Fitzgerald, seeks to add a swimming pool at the address known as 165 Longwood Avenue, Westbury, N.Y., 11590 which is in violation of § 248-343A: Size & Location: All swimming pools shall be located in the rear yard of any premises and shall be set back at least five feet from the nearest property

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

VILLAGE OF WESTBURY 3-6-2024-1T-#246074-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 7:00pm, or as soon thereaf-

ter as possible, at the Village Hall, 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY for the purpose of considering the adoption of the following Local Law: Local Law No. 5 of 2024 entitled: “A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law 3-c.” This local law will establish a law that will allow the Village to adopt a budget for its fiscal year commencing June 1, 2024, that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the tax levy limit as defined in General Municipal Law 3-c. The above local law would be effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of the State.

A copy of said local law is available for review at the Village Hall during business hours.

Fara Gaertner Village Administrator Dated February 26, 2024 Old Westbury, NY 3-6-2024-1T-#246247-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

Inc. Village of Westbury Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Westbury will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 235 Lincoln Place, Westbury, New York, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 7:30p.m.

The Board will propose a program for the use of Community Development Block Grant funding that may be allocated to the Village in the 50th year of the Nassau County Consortium. At the Hearing, all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. By order of the Board of Trustees Chrissy Kiernan, Village Clerk 3-6-2024-1T-#246273-NIN/ WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE FOR BIDDERS

CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY DIRECTORS OF FACILITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM COOPERATIVE BID FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Notice is hereby given that SEALED BIDS for: CARLE PLACE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY DIRECTORS OF FACILITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM COOPERATIVE BID FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS Will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on March 22, 2024 at the Business Office of Carle Place Union Free School District,

Local Wealth Advisor

Honored By Halcyon Partners

Philip Andriola, JD, a private wealth advisor and CEO with Halcyon Financial Partners in Garden City, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in 2024.

To earn this achievement, Andriola established himself as one of the company’s top advisors. Only a select number of high-performing advisors earn this distinction.

He has 26 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial.

As a private wealth advisor, Andriola provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-onone relationships with his clients. For more information, please contact Philip Andriola at 516.345.2600 visit the Ameriprise office at of 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 101, Garden City, NY or visit his website www. philippandriola.com.

— Submitted by Halcyon Financial Partners

attention Ms. Joanna DeMartino, Assistant Superintendent Business located at 168 Cherry Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514, at which time bids will be publicly opened.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL INCLUDE:

Baldwin UFSD, Bellmore UFSD, Bellmore-Merrick UFSD, Bethpage UFSD, Carle Place UFSD, East Meadow UFSD, East Rockaway UFSD, East Williston UFSD, Floral Park- Bellerose UFSD, Freeport UFSD, Garden City UFSD, Glen Cove City S.D., Great Neck UFSD, Hempstead UFSD, Herricks UFSD, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD, Hicksville UFSD, Island Trees UFSD, Jericho UFSD, Levittown UFSD, Locust Valley CSD, Long Beach CSD, Lynbrook UFSD, Manhasset UFSD, Massapequa UFSD, Merrick UFSD, Mineola UFSD, NHP-GCP UFSD, North Bellmore UFSD, North Merrick UFSD, North Shore CSD, Plainedge UFSD, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD, Port Washington UFSD, Rockville Centre UFSD, Seaford UFSD, , Syosset CSD, Valley Stream UFSD #24, Valley Stream UFSD #30, Wantagh UFSD, West Hempstead UFSD. In addition, the terms and conditions of the contract or contracts awarded under this cooperative bid shall be extended to and made available for procurement by

other Nassau County School Districts during the term of the award contract(s), in accordance with General Municipal Law Article 5-G and Section 103, Subdivision 16. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-hand corner. Detailed specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the above

address between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning on March 6, 2024. Please call 516-622-6455 with any questions regarding this bid.

The district reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid proposal, or to reject any or all bid proposals. Bid proposals shall be irrevocable for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days from the date of bid proposal open-

ing. Alterations to said bid proposal must be submitted in writing. The Board of Education reserves the right to award all or a part of this bid or to reject all bids or to make awards which are in the best interest of the school district. March 1, 2024

Joanna DeMartino Assistant Superintendent Business

3-6-2024-1T-#246415-NIN/ WBY

Philip

MINEOLA STUDENTS BRING AUDIENCE ON WHIMSICAL JOURNEY TO WHOVILLE

The Mineola Middle School Drama Club took audiences on a wild and wonderful ride as they presented a flawless and fantastical production of the Dr. Seuss-inspired musical Seussical Jr

The show brought a refreshingly fun and energetic spirit to this heart-warming tale that celebrates the power of being unique and the importance of fighting for your beliefs. The delightful performances and catchy song and dance numbers truly brought the story to life and inspired

audiences to leap to their feet for a standing ovation.

The lights, sound and direction were all perfectly executed, and the world-class costumes and sparkling set design set the magical mood and added to the spectacle that illuminated the talent of our amazing learners.

The cast and crew performed four shows, starting with an invitation-only matinee preview for Mineola elementary school learners that took place on Jan. 31.

— Submitted by Mineola School District

WESTBURY STUDENTS APPLY FOR FAFSA WITH SUNY STUDENTS’ HELP

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available and SUNY Old Westbury is offering help to the local community to navigate the new system. Old Westbury has built a team of students to help prospective students and their families navigate the FAFSA form, which helps determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid.

A recent visit to Westbury High School is one of multiple off-site pop-up venues that the team will conduct in the coming months. While at Westbury, the students offered oneon-one guidance with students and parents in preparing for and completing the FAFSA.

“The changes made to the FAFSA have simplified in many ways the process of applying for aid,” said Dr. Bryan Terry, vice president for enrollment management and marketing at SUNY Old Westbury. “For many families, though, and especially those who are sending their first to college, there remain nuances and needs that can be hard to understand. Through these student leaders, our goal is to ease the process and helps students get all the aid available to them.”

Along with visits like the Westbury event, the team at SUNY Old Westbury is planning office hours, campus events, and both in-person and virtual visits to other regional high schools.

The SUNY Old Westbury FAFSA Completion Corps team is led by Jaclyn Congello, the University’s director of orientation, and is comprised of 10 students. The students participating in the Westbury High School event were: Keshun Stanley Bunn

of Brooklyn, Annie Chavez of the Bronx, Nahiyan Islam of Mastic, Paula Mendoza de Escalante of Glen Cove, Sydney Theresa Royal of Elmont, Fida Siddiqui of Farmingdale, and Me’khi Vanterpool of Floral Park.

To arrange a visit by the SUNY Old Westbury FAFSA Completion Corps to your school or community organization, contact Congello at congelloj@oldwestbury.edu.

The Old Westbury students are making this effort as part of the State University of New York FAFSA Completion Corps, a program announced last fall where as many as 48 students across six SUNY campuses are being trained to provide FAFSA assistance to high school students, adult learners, and enrolled college students in their region through financial aid nights, working with community organizations, and interacting on campuses.

FAFSA is the starting point for most federal and state financial aid. The updated 2024-25 form, which launched on Dec. 31, expands eligibility for federal student aid, including Pell Grants, and provides a streamlined user experience with fewer questions.

Approximately 610,000 new students from low-income backgrounds will be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants due to updates to student aid calculations. Plus, applicants will be able to skip as many as 26 questions, depending on their individual circumstances. Some applicants may be required to answer as few as 18 questions, which could take less than 10 minutes.

— Submitted by SUNY Old Westbury

SCHOOL NEWS

CARLE PLACE STUDENTS SPREAD LOVE TO LOCAL VETERANS

Rushmore Avenue fourth-graders in Jacqueline Gardiner’s class recently participated in a Valentines for Veterans service project. Students brainstormed words to describe America’s military and drafted valentine letters to thank veterans for their service. Each student then revised and edited

their letters before rewriting final copies. The letters were delivered to the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Garden City to distribute to local veterans for Valentine’s Day.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORE POTENTIAL CAREERS

Floral Park-Bellerose School hosted its second annual Career Day on Feb. 7. Family members of students and community partners volunteered to share about their careers. Students in grades 4-6 attended the Career Fair in the gymnasium, where the professionals were set up at different stations, while students in pre-K through third grade had the professionals visit their

classrooms for presentations.

Some job positions students learned about included animator/illustrator, attorney, dental hygienist, electrician, firefighter, journalist, landscape artist, marketing manager and speech language pathologist, among others.

— Submitted by the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District

GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES COMMON SENSE SCHOOL RECOGNITION

Garden City High School was recently named a Common Sense School, an honor that recognizes the efforts in teaching digital citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. The recognition acknowledges the school’s commitment to helping students build skills that are essential for their well-being today — and for the opportunities they’ll have tomorrow. The honor is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the

trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

Garden City High School is one of more than 80,000 schools across the country that use Common Sense Education’s groundbreaking education resources. Margaux Calemmo, library media specialist at the Garden City High School, was also named a Common Sense Educator, as she spearheaded this effort. As a result, Garden City students are better equipped to navigate the digital world and use devices for learning.

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Floral Park-Bellerose School students learned from various career professionals during the second annual Career Day in February. (Courtesy of the Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District)

Carle Place fourth-graders in Jacqueline Gardiner’s class wrote letters to veterans for Valentine’s Day. (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

Scenes from the Mineola Middle School production of Seussical Jr. (Courtesy of Mineola School District)

IOn The Road Again:

BY JOE SCOTCHIE Editors@antonnews.com

n 1966, Bob Dylan was riding high.

In just five short years, this obscure songwriter from small-town Minnesota had made his mark, first as the voice of folk music then to the balladeer of folk rock to finally, a limousine-riding rock superstar. On top of that, he journeyed to an unsuspecting Mineola to marry, at a public ceremony, the model Sara Lowndes.

Dylan also had a residence at Woodstock. One day, while riding his motorcycle, the helmetless Dylan crashed his bike. He survived, but it was a close call. Both James Dean and Duane Allman weren’t so lucky. Dylan didn’t stop recording. However, his touring days had ended. Dylan and his wife now had a family that eventually grew to four children. By 1974, the man was getting restless. The road beckoned. Best of all, The Band, the Canadian-based group that had accompanied his 1966 tour, had become stars. The first Dylan concert tour in eight years was underway.

Years later, Dylan, in his usual cryptic style, dismissed the January to March

exercise. Members of The Band were equally unimpressed.

Maybe so. Dylan’s fans had been patient. So had the media. The tour was a cultural event. For a nation consumed by Watergate, it represented a welcome homecoming for its most prolific songwriter.

Dylan, now 33, remained on the cutting edge of cultural trends. The tour worked. Fifty years later, the man still performs. His peak years will always be when he played with Robbie Robertson (The Band’s leader) The 1974 tour came with great publicity. A Newsweek cover proclaimed, “Dylan’s Back!” Rolling Stone dedicated several issues to the tour. Arenas in large cities throughout the country were sold out. A book by John Pickering and a compilation of the Rolling Stone articles were published.

The set started with Dylan and The Band playing a string of rockers, followed by a solo acoustic set, a performance by The Band’s greatest hits and a return to the style that opened the show.

The electric set included “Lay Lady Lay,” “Rainy Day Women No. #12 and #35,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “It Ain’t

Dylan’s 1974 Comeback Tour

Me, Babe,” and “Ballad Of A Thin Man.” Acoustic numbers were “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” “Just Like A Woman,” and “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding),” The Band ran through “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “The Weight,” “Rag Mama Rag,” and “Stage Fright.” (Such critics as Nat Hentoff thought The Band’s sets were the showstoppers.)

The final set ended on a conventional note. “Like A Rolling Stone” closed the show, an electric rendition of “Blowin’ In The Wind” was the final encore.

The 1974 tour was a pace setter in several ways. It played to arenas only, selling those 18,000 or more capacity venues. It began the sentimental habit of fans lighting electronic candles in the darkness, waiting for the encores to start. There were politics involved. “It’s All Right” featured a line, “Even the President of the United States/ Sometimes must have to stand naked,” one that drew a big applause from young people who had soured uniformly on President Nixon. Numerous celebrities----Ringo Starr, Jack Nicholson, Carole King, Warren Beatty and Dylan’s old flame, Joan Baez---flocked

to the Los Angeles gigs. There were the books and a live album, Before The Flood, a double-disc product quickly hailed as the best such track yet to be released.

The Dylan mystique worked. These tours were not spoiled by excess drugs and alcohol, not to mention fights and rioting.

Along the way, Dylan made a friend for life. During the Atlanta stop, the man paid a visit to the governor’s mansion. Jimmy Carter was serving his final year as the Peach State’s chief executive. Carter’s son, Chip, was a huge Dylan fan.

Dylan and Carter bonded. No one considered Carter to be presidential material. Rolling Stone reported that the Georgia governor might be a vice-presidential hopeful. Three years later, Carter, now President, quoted his new friend during his inaugural address. “As Bob Dylan sang, he who is not being born is busy dying.”

It was a meeting of giants. In 2002, Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize. Fourteen years later, Dylan was awarded a Nobel for literature. The two have remained friends and confidants.

Bob Dylan and The Band touring in Chicago, 1974. (Image via Jim Summaria, Wikimedia Commons)

Patti LuPone/Broadway Wynton Marsalis/Jazz Itzhak Perlman/Classical Vic Dibitetto/Comedy

Leslie Odom, Jr./Broadway

Patti LuPone/Broadway Wynton Marsalis/Jazz Itzhak Perlman/Classical Vic Dibitetto/Comedy

Leslie Odom, Jr./Broadway

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