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Students honor women in history with recycled art project (See page 9)

Mineola

Attempted grand larceny leads to man’s arrest (See page 10)

Long Island Weekly Famed New York band’s Ukrainian front man checks in (See page 14)

Cradle Of Aviation Shines On Eclipse Day

Cradle of Aviation Museum held a unique educational event celebrating the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The museum staff used the rare natural phenomenon as an opportunity for learning throughout the day and the entire duration of the solar event.

This year’s solar eclipse was the first visible from the United States since Aug. 21, 2017. Cradle of Aviation held a similar event in 2017 and prepared for this year’s event as soon as that one wrapped, according to President Andrew Parton.

“Since the last eclipse in 2017, we saw the reaction that people had to the eclipse, and everybody coming together. And we said, ‘alright we have to be prepared in seven years,’ so we made sure that as soon as we could get glasses, we acquired them,” said Parton.

The museum purchased over three thousand pairs of eclipse glasses, which protect the human eye from over-exposure to the Sun during an eclipse. The glasses were sold all week in preparation for the event, and on Monday, visitors were given glasses with the purchase of a museum ticket.

“Seven years ago, there was this great shortage because nobody anticipated the demand for it. So, we made sure that we could get as many as we could,” said Parton.

“About 90 percent of the Sun gets covered in this one, but 10 percent of the Sun is still a lot of sun, so you have to be careful,” said theater manager, Kerry Kiker.

“We don’t have the nerve receptors in our eyes that actually detect that a burn is happening, so people keep staring and eventually start to notice that your retina becomes damaged,” said Ines Jijon, Director of Education.

how to create eclipse fortune tellers inside the museum, as well as chalk outside on the sidewalks for the young ones to draw their version of the eclipse.

The viewing party included an exhibit that demonstrated the damage Sun exposure can do to the human eye, using a magnifying glass.

The Cradle of Aviation also provided materials for functioning pinhole projectors to view the eclipse safely, and instructed visitors how to create them.

“They get to put it on a piece of paper or on the ground, and project it onto anything,” said Jijon. “That way, they get to safely observe it without looking at the Sun, and see the shadow being cast of the moon passing the Sun.”

For the adult visitors who came out to see the unique natural phenomenon, the museum held eclipse mythology lectures and a lecture on the science of eclipses.

A crowd of nearly a thousand people showed up for this eclipse.

The next solar eclipse in New York is not until 2044, but we will not be able to view a total eclipse on Long Island until 2079, according to the Cradle of Aviation staff.

For children, there were learning experiences through crafts and projects. The staff taught them

“In 2044, we’ll be in a partial coverage area, so we’re only about 40 percent covered then. 2079 is when we’ll be in a path of totality,” said Kiker. editors@antonmediagroup.com

JOE MORREALE

(Getty Images)

Spectators at the Cradle of Aviation Museum admire the solar eclipse on April 8, 2023.

Dozens peer upward in special dark glasses to view the eclipse.

Families draw in chalk outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum during the Eclipse Party.

A display outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum shows how to make a pinhole camera to view the eclipse.

Lots of local residents turned up at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City to view the eclipse.

(Photos by Joe Morreale)

NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Lifelong Westbury Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

The lives and accomplishments of our neighbors can inspire us to great heights, and this certainly seems the case for friends and neighbors of Frances Zaino Smith of Westbury, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 8, 2024.

Smith took the time to chat with Nassau Illustrated News on her birthday to share just a few of the memories she’s gathered so far.

Smith was born in Westbury, where she grew up in a family of four brothers and four sisters, seven of whom where born at the Zaino family home at 409 Union Ave. Her father owned and operated the popular Wheatley Hills Tavern at 170 Post Ave., where Smith worked as a bookkeeper for more than three decades while raising her daughter, Leslie (who currently lives in the same Westbury condo building where Smith has lived for 28 years) as well as two sons who passed away at a young age.

“My favorite subject in school was always math,” Smith said. After graduating from high school, she took a job at One Oak Dairy in Carle Place, where she learned a lot about about all the different

aspects of bookkeeping, she said. “I was very happy there, and I learned a lot, and I stayed there until my father needed help with the tavern. I took care of his books at the tavern and his property books, and I was there for 34 years until the tavern closed.”

As Smith briefly stepped away from our interview to take yet another birthday phone call from one of her many well-wishers, longtime friend Nancy Barreno chimed in, “I worked with her at the restaurant, and let me tell you: that restaurant was beautiful. Beautiful. Everybody went there, and it was the place to go. They had the big band, and at Christmastime it was decorated beautifully.”

During their retirement, Smith and her husband Doug were also avid golfers, regularly playing nine holes together on Sundays at a local course on one of Bill Lavin’s developments. Afterward, they would go out to dinner with a group of friends.

“We had an interesting life [together], and a good life. We traveled, and saw many things, and the main travel was golf courses after my husband developed the urge to learn and play golf,” Smith said with a chuckle. “We played in Puerto Rico, he played on the big course in California, and we went all over the country to play golf.”

A few days before her birthday, Smith’s daughter Leslie made

After

a delicious birthday brunch in their condo building, including a lovely vanilla birthday cake with her name and age written out

By all accounts, Family & Children’s Association’s (FCA) Third Annual Long Island Women in Philanthropy Breakfast, Fashion Show and Women’s Market was a rousing success. Held each year in recognition of Women’s History Month, the event honors women of all ages who inspire and aspire with their entrepreneurship, philanthropy, perseverance and determination to better themselves and others. This year’s honorees were Sol Marie AlfonsoJones, Program Director for Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) and entrepreneur Isabel Alysa, CEO & Founder of Dolce Glow self-tanner. The event was emceed by Pei-Sze Cheng of NBC 4 New York.

For more than three decades, Sol Marie Alfonso-Jones has

(rather than using 100 candles, which can weigh down any cake).

The weekend following her birthday was a family party at the

FCA Honors Women In Philanthropy

worked in the nonprofit sphere to better the quality of life for all on Long Island. In her current role she manages the Foundation’s competitive grantmaking programs in the areas of education, youth development, and community and economic development and leads the Foundation’s strategic initiatives.

An inspiration to young women around the nation, Isabel Alysa survived childhood trauma that at age seven placed her in foster care. Today, Isabel is a top name in the self-tanning industry, counting Kim Kardashian, JLO and Megan Fox among her clients.

Volunteers from Sewanhaka High School’s Cosmetology program provided hair and makeup services for the fashion show models which included FCA

clients, volunteers, and staff. The onsite Women’s Market featured a wide variety of products from local, women-owned businesses so attendees could support female entrepreneurship.

“Every day we’re grateful for the generosity of our donor community and the determination of our clients to navigate the challenges of their individual circumstances,” said FCA President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds. “Each of these women are heroes, striving to help each other achieve their potential and strengthen themselves and others within the community. We experience this philanthropic ideal every day among our volunteers, donors, and all the women within the FCA organization.”

— Submitted by FCA

West End Cafe, attended by her daughter, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, and plenty of other loved ones.

Frances Z. Smith, center, poses for a quick birthday photo with her granddaughter Erin Fogarty, left, and her daughter Leslie, right.

Smith joined by former staff of Wheatley Hills Tavern, where she worked for 34 years.

A photo of Frances Zaino Smith and Doug Smith at their wedding.

100 years in Westbury, Smith has quite a few birthday cards to show for it. (Photos courtesy of Frances Z. Smith and Nancy Barreno)

Nominations Now Open For Town’s 2024 Women’s Roll Of Honor Ceremony

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava are proud to announce that the 31st Annual May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor will be held on Tuesday, June 18, at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington. Supervisor DeSena and Town Clerk Srivastava are calling for nominations for the 2024 Women’s Roll of Honor from now until May 10th.

“We’re thrilled to continue the 31-year tradition of honoring the incredible women in our Town with this year’s June event,” Supervisor DeSena said. “Our Town is so fortunate to have an abundance of outstanding women who exemplify the strength and service it takes to be a community leader. This helps shine a light on these amazing and selfless women.”

Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava added, “I urge our residents to please nominate an outstanding woman from their own communities for the Women’s Roll of Honor.

This is really a unique opportunity to recognize someone who has significantly contributed to community betterment and it inspires others to get involved and do the same.”

This event was founded decades ago in 1994 by the late Supervisor May Newburger, who was the first female Supervisor for the Town of North Hempstead. Supervisor Newburger was an avid champion for women’s rights, and a courageous and forward-thinking leader always looking for innovative ways to make the community better for our residents.

The breakfast and ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 18, at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington, located at 1 Fairway Dr., Port Washington. Guest reservations will be accepted starting May 20, 2024 through June 7, 2024.

The Women’s Roll of Honor history, photos, videos, news releases, and past honorees can be found on the TONH website, www. northhempsteadny.gov under the

Women’s Roll of Honor plaque (Contributed photo)

Town Clerk’s Office. Please visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/ Roll-of-Honor for the nomination form. For event information and nominee submissions write to, Office of the Town Clerk at: WROH@ northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or 516-869-6311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Town Honors Local Regeneron Students

A remarkable 22 North Hempstead high school seniors were named winners in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. The students were recognized by Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board with proclamations in a special ceremony during the Town Board meeting on April 2.

Winners were named from a number of local high schools, including:

William A. Shine Great Neck South High School:

• Tiffany Zhang

• Alexander Xu

• Maggie Wu

• Helen Tang

• Brian Liu

• Brandon Kim

• Luke Huang

Paul D. Schreiber High School:

• Hannah Rosenberg

• Harrison Roth

• Sadie Muller

• Tej Parekh

• Benjamin Gordon

Roslyn High School:

• Shayla Zheng

• Cayden Shen

• Jacob Gross

Herricks High School:

• Kishan Shanmugananthan

• Heemali Patel

• Rebecca Bover

• Hiuyi Cheng

Manhasset High School:

• Jack Voelker

Mineola High School:

• Luigi Sartori

• Samantha Stewart

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Town Reminds Residents Of Trap-Neuter-Return Program

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are reminding residents of a free Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats offered by the Town’s Animal Shelter. TNR helps the community by stabilizing and eventually reducing the feral cat population and preventing the potential spread of disease.

Working with Helping PAW, a not-for-profit organization, humane traps are provided to town residents. The cats are then spayed or neutered and vaccinated at an on-site mobile hospital. After recovery, the treated cats are returned to their original colony. Currently, a number of spay/neuter clinics are already scheduled.

Studies show that TNR effectively manages cat overpopulation by ending the breeding cycle

and is one of the most humane approaches to the issue. It means fewer calls to animal services, fewer kittens at risk, and fewer diseases associated with their reproduction, like cancer.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) endorses Trap-Neuter-Return as a proven method to managing community cat colonies. These programs are successfully practiced in communities across the country, in urban and suburban settings alike. The efforts are widely regarded for improving the lives of feral cats while also improving their relationships with the people who live near them.

For more information about the Town’s TNR program, residents can call 516-869-6311 or 311.

—Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead

On Monday, April 8, the Yes We Can Community Center in Westbury hosted a Solar Eclipse Watch Party for the children in their after school program. (Photo and information from the Yes We Can Community Center Facebook) (Getty

Members of the North Hempstead Town Board pictured with some of the town’s Regeneron-winning students. (Contributed photo)

Images)

Women’s Health Care of Garden City Committed to Personalized Care

By John L. Gomes, MD

John L. Gomes, MD, founded Women’s Health Care of Garden City in 1995. It has remained an independent, private practice providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological services.

He employs the technical advances of conventional medicine with an integrative approach to navigate women through dif cult pregnancies into the menopausal years. He treats a wide variety of OB/ GYN conditions and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care.

He is committed to excellence in patient communication, education and support as many patients come with anxiety associated with past experiences and future concerns.

Dr. Gomes received his undergraduate degree from Brown University and his Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University.

He is both Board Certi ed and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

All tests are conveniently done on the premises and a dedicated, compassionate staff is on call 24/7.

Women’s Health Care of Garden City is located at 1000 Franklin Avenue, Suite 200, Garden City.

Call 516-222-8883 or visit online at DrGomes.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Walk and Talk with a Doc: Injury Prevention

Celebrate National Pedestrian Safety

Month: meet us in the Hillside Public Library parking lot for a .72mi Walk and Talk with an NYU Langone doctor about better health, walking safely and injury prevention. 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Got a Clue? Mystery Book Club 6:30 p.m. at Hillside Public Library, discussing Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto.

Synopsis: When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body.”

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Lecture: Billy Joel’s New York, with Clive Young

Clive Young will take you on a multimedia, virtual stroll through the Long Island and New York City landmarks of The Piano Man’s career and songs. Discover the touchstones of his early, formative years; find out what eateries were the inspirations for the Parkway Diner, Mr. Cacciatore’s, and the Italian Restaurant; see the locations where some of his most famous album covers and music videos were shot; and lots more! 11:00 a.m. at the Mineola Memorial Public Library. Registration required.

Gran Turismo Jann Mardenborough is a teenage gaming wunderkind, his skills earning him a series of titles in the digital racing sphere. PG-13, 2hrs15mins. Film starts promptly at 4:00 p.m. at Westbury Memorial Public Library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Weekend Salsa Fest

Featuring Tony Vega, Frankie Negron, Josimar, Hildemaro, Javier Vasquez, Roberto Blades, and more salsa superstars! 8:00 p.m. at Flagstar Westbury Music Festival, formerly NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets from $74 plus fees.

Westbury Drop-A-Dress

Donate gently used dresses and gowns at the Westbury Public Library April 22 through 26 for Westbury High School students prom apparrel.

MONDAY, APRIL 22

Earth Day

Passover begins at sundown

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Ikebana Workshop and Demonstration

Join Hiroko and Gerard Senese from the Japan Center at Stony Brook University for a demonstration of the different styles of Japanese flower arrangements; and a workshop to create

your own Ikebana based on an arrangement that Hiroko has designed. $10 materials fee due in cash at registration. 11:00 a.m. at the Mineola Memorial Public Library.

Charles Evans Center at Floral Park Library

A representative from the Charles Evans Center Community Mental Health Promotion & Support Team will be at the Floral Park Library to provide a variety of health and wellness information to interested parties, Find the representative at one of the tables in the main Library area. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Floral Park Public Library.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Friends of the Floral Park Library Lawn Sale

Stop by the Library today and enjoy some “treasure hunting” at our Friends of FPPL’s Fourth Annual Lawn Sale event. There will be unique finds to hidden gems, there’s something for everyone. So don’t miss out! 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the library lawn.

Double Emergence: Cicadas Taking Over Midwest

Don’t worry, Long Island broods are between cycles

AMANDA OLSEN

aolsen@antonmediagroup.com

You may have heard about the rare insect event that is happening in parts of the central U.S.: two broods of periodic cicadas are emerging simultaneously. Brood XIII and brood XIX, each on a 17-year and 13-year cycle respectively, will leave the soil to molt and then mate. There may be up to a trillion of these insects leaving their chitinous exoskeletons behind to adorn any and all available surfaces. The adults will then find a perch and begin their droning call.

Periodical cicadas ( Magicicada ) are found only in eastern North America. There are seven species — four with 13-year life cycles and three with 17-year cycles. The three 17-year species are generally northern in distribution, while the 13-year species are generally southern and midwestern. Magicicada are so synchronized developmentally that they are nearly absent as adults in the 12 or 16 years between emergences. When they do emerge after their long juvenile periods, they do so in huge numbers, forming much denser aggregations than those achieved by most other cicadas.

2024 is a special year for periodical cicadas because it is the first time since 2015 a 13-year brood will emerge in the same year as a 17-year brood, the first time since 1998 adjacent 13-and 17-year broods will emerge in the same year and the first time since 1803 Brood XIX and XIII will co-emerge. You will also be able to see all seven named periodical cicada species as adults in the same year, which will not happen again until 2037.

Periodical cicadas should not be confused with annual (dog day) cicadas, which are larger, usually

green with black eyes, and appear every summer in much smaller numbers. There are 150 or so species of cicada in the U.S. Only the seven Magicicada species have synchronized development and periodical emergences. The rest of the species, the so-called annual cicadas, have unsynchronized development, so some individuals mature in every year and can be heard every summer.

Adult periodical cicadas usually have red eyes (occasionally white, or rarely blue or marbled white and orange). Their dark bodies measure just over 1½ inches long.

Adults live for about 4 to 6 weeks during which their sole purpose is to mate and lay eggs. Males are responsible for the familiar droning, which is how they call for mates. Cicada “songs” are heard from early morning to late evening as long as adults are present.

The branch damage, or “flagging,” associated with periodical cicadas results from females laying eggs in small twigs. A female cuts two parallel slits in a twig where she lays 24 to 28 eggs. Each female can lay over 600 eggs on multiple branches. Sometimes a continuous slit 2 to 3 inches long is formed as she slowly makes her way up a twig. The slits can cause breakage, or flagging, of the tips of the branches. The eggs hatch in 6 weeks, and young cicadas, or nymphs, fall to

the ground where they burrow into the soil and spend the next 17 years feeding on small roots, without causing significant damage. At the end of this time, usually in May and early June, nymphs crawl out of the soil and climb up tree trunks or other vertical objects where they shed their skins and emerge as adults.

Cicadas are a bountiful meal for a number of predators, including fish, turkeys, squirrels, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and arachnids. Of particular interest is the eastern cicada killer, a twoinch wasp that stings the cicada to paralyze it before carrying its prey back to an underground burrow. It lays an egg on the insect and then buries the bundle. Female eggs are given two or three cicada meals, male eggs a single insect. This wasp feeds on the annual cicada.

Although the immense number of cicadas can be a bit overwhelming, they are not hazardous to people or pets and they do not bite or sting.

Cicadas have excellent vision. Cicadas have five eyes (two large red compound eyes on the sides of the head, and three small ocelli (simple eyes) located in a triangle on the front of the head).

Periodical cicadas simply don’t much care what they land on, since in natural circumstances everything they land on is a tree; don’t take it personally when periodical cicadas land on your head/ pet/car etc. Even the nymphs can see when they emerge from their burrows to metamorphose – they can head towards a tree– anything vertical – in the near-darkness from many meters away.

People do eat annual cicadas. It’s recommended that you panfry or parboil and then finish them off in the oven. Do not consume cicadas if you are allergic to shellfish.

—Information compiled by Amanda Olsen

Periodical cicada (Photo by Ashlee Marie on Unsplash)

Annual cicada (Photo by Manuel Bartsch on Unsplash)

"ALZHEIMER'S"

IS A SCARY WORD. SO IS "DENIAL."

Early detection of Alzhei mer's disease provides greater oppor tunity to star t medications, enroll in clinical trials, utilize therapeutic programming, and make decisions about care.

Know the Signs of Alzheimer's

Memory changes that disrupt daily life. Having trouble finding words and naming things.

Losing things or putting them in odd places. Difficulty performing familiar tasks.

Getting lost in familiar places or wandering. Disorientation in time or space.

If you see these changes in yourself or a person you love, talk to someone who can help you understand what's going on, and what to do next.

Visit alzfdn.org for additional information.

Contact the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Helpline, available seven days a week.

LAUREN FELDMAN

Lfeldman@antonmediagroup.com

While we all hope that we are surrounded by a community of caring, selfless, and brave individuals, we can never truly know what our community is like until those traits are put to the test. Unfortunately, I had the very opportunity to do so through a sudden and terrifying event on what would have been a normal, uneventful Saturday morning.

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum offers a plethora of tours and experiences throughout the year. As a Huntington native, I have driven through Cold Spring Harbor my entire life, but I’m embarrassed to say I know very little about the specific history of this famous whaling town. In my efforts to educate myself, I signed up for one of the spring tours offered by the museum; a historical walking tour on the history of local women’s suffrage. Our group convened promptly at 11:00 AM and, while colder than expected for April, it was a beautiful day.

What we could not have anticipated learning on this tour, however, was what we would do in the face of an emergency. About 20 minutes into our walk, as we

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

A Community Comes Together

stood at the corner of Main Street and Poplar Place, we heard the screech of brakes and the crunch of metal as a school bus mere yards from us rear-ended a sedan. Glass flew, horns honked, and rubber burned fresh on the pavement. In that moment, time stopped. I looked up and made eye contact with the driver of the car. I should not have been able to see her, but the entirety of her back windshield had been blown out by the collision.

Our group jumped into action. Another member and I flanked either side of the car to help direct traffic. From the impact,

the sedan had traveled into the middle of the road. As my toes touched the median lines, I thought briefly how odd it was to be standing in the middle of Main Street. Fighting the urge to get back to the sidewalk, we began leading cars up and around the accident, occasionally calling to one another to stop or start the next lane of traffic.

Other members of our group were attempting to help the driver from her car, being extra cautious of the broken glass. The driver was in tears and shaking, made worse by the fact that her toddler had also been in the car with her. He was safely buckled in his car seat, but I can only imagine the worry and fear she must have felt for her child’s life. While group A helped the driver and her son, group B was checking on the bus and its passengers. It was a group of young lacrosse players on their way to a game. The girls seemed to be in good spirits when dismounting the bus, thankfully with no injuries reported at the time.

From the moment I witnessed the accident to finally wrapping up my statement with Suffolk Police, I was only there for about two hours. But it felt like days. I truly never expected to be put to the test to help families in my community, kids in my community, to safety while awaiting police and ambulance staff to arrive. If you asked

me whether I felt prepared for the situation, the answer would have been no. But I was wrong. We were all ready.

Our meager group of eight individuals, plus our tour guide from the museum, jumped into action as if it were second nature. From calling 911, to assessing the vehicle damages and potential danger of a fire, to checking on the driver, her son, and the kids on the bus, our care and concern for one another was proven in a way that almost moves me to tears. In a world where we are constantly dividing one another, finding reasons to separate ourselves and claim differences, it is sometimes only in the face of danger that we remember we are all people with families and loved ones, and that we all want to live and have a good life. One second can totally change or even end all of the possibilities of someone’s future.

While I wish I could have prevented the accident somehow some way, it was an honor to be a small part, for a brief moment, of people coming to one another’s aid in the name of safety, duty, and care for our fellow man. I am so grateful that no one was injured in this accident and even more grateful to be a part of a community that would put its own life at risk to help others. What a great example of what the Long Island community stands for.

FOOD INSECURITY IS A COMMUNITY CONCERN,

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“We get more than food here,” Eva said.

“I get to be the mother who takes care of her family while creating a better life for us. We get to cook together and share moments that lift us up on the hard days.”

Eva is a mother, teacher, wife, and member of the Long Island community.

(Photo credit Lauren Feldman)

Opponents Of ‘Blakeman’s Militia’ Rally In Mineola

JANET BURNS

jburns@antonmediagroup.com

On Monday, April 8, roughly a hundred area residents turned up at the county seat to protest the use of provisional, newly recruited sheriff’s deputies during emergencies, as proposed and to be activated by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Sheriff Anthony LaRocco.

In March, Blakeman and LaRocco published an ad in Newsday looking for applicants to become on-call special deputies during county-declared emergencies, offering some basic training and $150 a day when activated, without liability in case of on-thejob injury. The ad strongly emphasized a preference for former law enforcement and security guards, and for gun-permit holders.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Department also posted the ad on social media on March 15, and posted it on the county’s website as a PDF ahead of the March 31 application deadline. The nonunion position would be created under New York State County Law 655, which states, “For the protection of human life and property during an emergency, the sheriff may deputize orally or in writing such number of additional special deputies as he deems necessary.”

Speakers at the Mondaymorning, eclipse-day rally included New York Civil Liberties Union Nassau County Chapter Director

Susan Gottehrer, Rockville Centre resident Laura Burns from Moms

Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, National Organization for Women Nassau Chapter

President Patty Pastor, leaders of the Hempstead NAACP, Elmont resident and retired New York City Corrections Officer Angel Joyner, as well as all seven members of the Nassau County Legislative Minority Caucus.

On the whole, most speakers argued that adding to the emergency ranks already in place — provided by the Nassau County Police Department, municipal police departments, New York State Police, and/or the National Guard — in the proposed manner would

be both unnecessary and unsafe for county residents. Attendees were similarly passionate on these points, holding signs with slogans such as “We Back the Blue, Not Blakeman’s Militia,” frequently chanting “No Militia! No Way!” between speakers.

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Siela A. Bynoe also noted to assembled press and local residents, “As a body, we have invested wisely and collaboratively with our police unions and prior administrations to build greater trust between police and our communities. One bad act by one bad actor of this militia

could erode all the trust that we have worked to get.”

Later that day, Blakeman held yet another press opportunity to further clarify details about the provisional deputies, whose first class of 25 participants will include lots of former law enforcement or military personnel, according to Blakeman.

“Most of the people on this database list that we have don’t even need it,” Blakeman said, as reported by Patch. “It’ll be a refresher course for them.” He also said they could be ready for activation in as little as a month, pending mental and physical certification by a doctor.

Roughly a hundred rallied against creating a provisional deputies force in Nassau County on Monday, April 8 in Mineola.

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages addressed the crowd alongside his colleagues. (Photos by Janet Burns)

Suozzi On The Ground In Ukraine, Poland, And Moldova

Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY), joined by a bipartisan group of congressional members, met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top-ranking Ukrainian, Polish, Moldovan, and US military and civilian officials during his recent trip to war-weary Eastern Europe. The delegation included Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Congress Members Chuck Edwards (R-NC), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Wiley Nickel (D-NC), and Mike Quigley (D-IL)

The trip began on Monday, April 1, 2024, and for security reasons, details were not released or publicized until the Congress members left for home. This is the only Congressional Delegation that stayed overnight and for multiple days in Ukraine since the war started. The delegation stayed in Kyiv for two days and visited Odessa and multiple other sites throughout the country, as well as neighboring Poland and Moldova.

“It is vital that the United States act quickly to support Ukraine in every way we can,” Suozzi said.

“Putin is stepping up his attacks and he must be stopped. The Ukrainians are running out of time, and we must act within the next two weeks. Helping Ukraine is not only a moral imperative but also in America’s strategic and financial interests,” Suozzi explained.

“My week-long meetings with the Ukrainian President, his military advisors, journalists, prosecutors, farmers, local leaders, and civilians on the ground convinced me more than ever of how courageous the Ukrainians are amidst so much pain, suffering and terror Russia’s Putin has rained down upon Ukraine,” he added.

“100,000 soldiers and civilians have been killed, 10 million people forced to leave their homes, 20,000 children kidnapped and sent to Russia,” Suozzi emphasized.

On Saturday, April 6th, in Kyiv, Suozzi was awoken by the searing sound of air-raid sirens in the middle of the night. Three Russian missiles and 28 bomb-carrying drones targeted the city. Anti-aircraft defenses were deployed, and they were successfully shot down, but Ukraine is running out of ammunition.

Zelenskyy met with Suozzi and the delegation in the Chernihiv region in Northern Ukraine, liberated from the Russians exactly two years ago on Friday, April 5, 2022.

The President briefed the group on the latest events on the battlefield, his army’s urgent needs, and the scale of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Suozzi said that Zelenskyy began the meeting by saying, “We are grateful to everyone in the United States, to every American heart that, like ours in Ukraine, refuses to succumb to evil and cherishes life.”

“While meeting with President Zelenskyy, he first and foremost expressed his gratitude to the American people. He then made it clear that the situation now in Ukraine is dire. Ukraine must be resupplied, and if they are, they can and will stop Putin,” said Suozzi.

Suozzi and the delegation saw the tragic toll taken by Ukraine’s civilian population, during the Russian invasion.

He visited the Ukrainian city of Bucha, the site of civilian massacres and brutal killings first suffered by Ukraine, where hundreds of civilians were murdered and buried in mass graves.

He spent time learning more about the Russian siege from Mayor Anatoliy Fedoruck and War Crimes Prosecutor General Roman Avramenko. “I visited with residents held hostage, with families whose apartment buildings were bombed, and churches destroyed, with farmers removing mines before planting, journalists

reporting in dangerous conditions while over 70 of their colleagues have been killed, prosecutors attacking corruption, and with officials and civilians responsible to keep ports operating,” said Suozzi.

“I heard from liberated hostages held in dark, cold, and wet basements with little food and no room to move or sleep for a month. Hundreds of children, seniors, and infants were confined without a single toilet; buckets were used. And when people died, their bodies were stacked up against the wall. When people asked for help, they were scolded by Russian soldiers and told, ‘This is war,’” Suozzi retold.

He toured previously liberated battle-scarred towns and cities that have been the victims of Russian assault and destruction. He spoke with the Governor of Odessa, Oleg Kipper, and his team working to keep the port operating while under constant bombardment.

Suozzi visited fellow NATO member Poland and met with Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski, and several of Poland’s defense officials, as well as with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandy, to better understand Russia’s threat to all of Eastern

Europe.

Suozzi also met with U.S. Army Brigadier General Jerry Baird and other service members of the 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Poland and responsible for shipping all arms and supplies into Ukraine.

“It’s clear to me that America must continue its leadership in NATO to stand against any further Russian aggression,” Suozzi said.

Suozzi was unable to fly from Poland to Ukraine as flights have become impossible. He and the delegation took a 12-hour overnight train to reach the embattled country,

The Congressman returned home on Monday, April 8th. He promised to provide a more extensive description of his visit in the coming weeks.

“The people of my district would be appalled by what Putin has done. I am more convinced than ever that he must be stopped, and that aiding Ukraine is central to the United States’ strategic and financial interests,” concluded Suozzi. “I will carry that message forward in Washington this week.”

—Submitted by the Office of Tom Suozzi

Tom Suozzi meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. (Photo provided by the Office of Congressman Tom Suozzi)

COLUMNS

Can The MTA Manage $15 Billion Carryover Capital Projects With The Next $51 Billion Or More

In 2020, the MTA released a schedule of carryover construction projects from the 2010-2014 and 2015-19 capital plans. They pledged to commit $6.5 billion worth of prior planned capital program work in 2020 and $2.3 billion in 2021. This was supposed to complete the initiation of all capital projects and programs from the $29 billion 2010-2014 and $32 billion 2015-2019 capital plans. Coordinating management for this $8.8 billion worth of old capital projects with those from the new $51 billion 2020 – 2024 Capital Plan was challenging. How many of these projects have yet to be completed four years later?

All of the previously funded work (that was not under way) had to be integrated with the annual 2020 and following years Annual Track Outage, Force Account (in house employees), Routine Maintenance and Procurement Strategy plans for each MTA agency. This includes NYC Transit bus, subway, Staten Island Rail, Long Island and Metro-North Railroads, MTA Capital Construction and MTA Bus. It is necessary in order to support each agency’s respective capital programs. The plans provide a foundation to ensure projects will be initiated and completed on time and within budget accompanied by a minimum number of contract change orders that have been documented as fair, reasonable and justified.

The agency reorganization in 2020 was supposed to find $2.7 billion in savings. A significant part of these savings proved to be illusionary. This was part of the same old playbook promised by previous generations of MTA Chairs, MTA Board members and others going back generations. It never actually happens. These concerns and questions were never answered in detail. Without reading the fine print, it will be difficult to believe that the MTA can successfully manage $15 billion in yet to be initiated Congestion Toll funded projects with the next 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan. This will be far more challenging than spending $8.8 billion from previous Five Year Capital Plans under the current 20202024 Five Year Capital Plan.

In the middle of a multi-billion-dollar and growing financial crisis accompanied by a record $48 billion in long term debt, why does the MTA continue hiring and keeping employed several hundred million worth of outside consultants? Why can’t a significant portion of work assigned to consultants be performed by in-house staff and resources?

At the February 15th City and State Magazine-sponsored “Most Significant Infrastructure Projects” Summit, MTA President of Construction and Development referenced the direct relationship between implementation of congestion pricing and funding capital projects Due to several lawsuits against

PENNER STATION

the implementation of congestion pricing, the MTA has had to place on hold many new capital projects including upgrading signaling on several subway lines and the $7.7 billion Second Avenue subway Phase 2. All new procurements are on hold until litigation on all lawsuits are resolved. The $7.7 billion Second Avenue subway Phase 2 will not proceed without implementation of congestion pricing,

Without Congestion Pricing, the Federal Transit Administration $3.4 billion funding as part of the $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase Two grant would be at risk. MTA accepted the terms and conditions within the grant offer. FTA caps its funding at $3.4 billion. MTA’s local share is dependent upon Congestion Price tolling.

Failure to proceed with advancing the project could result in FTA de-obligating its $3.4 billion in funding and closing out the grant. MTA would lose $3.4 billion in discretionary federal funding. Never in MTA history, has the MTA lost FTA funding due to reneging on providing its legally required matching local share in any approved FTA grant. Janno Lieber would be the first MTA Chairman to do so and have egg on his face.

Even if Congestion Pricing starts by June

2024, there is no way the MTA will be able to advertise, award and issue a Notice to Proceed tor contractors representing $15 billion worth of projects within the following six months. There are also billions in other ongoing capital projects whose work will be carried over into the next $51 billion or more 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan. There may not be enough resources to integrate the implementation of $15 billion or more carryover Congestion Price funded projects from the $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan, billions more in ongoing non-Congestion Price funded projects with those in the first and second year of the upcoming $51 billion plus 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan. The MTA lacks sufficient Procurement, Project Managers, Engineers, Legal, and .Force Account employees, along with

Track Outage Availability to proceed with all these projects in the same time frame. Billions of capital improvement projects will be delayed. Costs will increase due to inflation and other factors as time goes by. The upcoming $51 billion plus 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan is due to be released and adopted within ten months. This should include a master integration schedule for how the billions in carryover capital projects will proceed with billions more in the new five year capital program.

MTA Board members, elected officials, city, state and federal funding agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration, commuters, taxpayers, transit advocacy groups and transit reporters need to see this critical information. It is the only way we can determine if the MTA is up to meeting the challenge.

Larry Penner

Above, The Ronkonkama mainline. Below, Grand Central Madison. (Photos by Alex Nuñez)

L.I.G.H.T. FOR CHARITY

(‘Long Island Giving Help

Together For Charity’) is my column where I shine a light on a different Long Island-based charity each month. For this column, I focus on The INN, which is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that seeks to transform lives by addressing hunger, homelessness and profound poverty through awareness, action and generosity.

The INN was founded in 1983 as a single soup kitchen run out of a church in Hempstead by a small group of concerned volunteers. As other communities throughout Long Island witnessed the success of The INN’s work in Hempstead, it became clear that more work was needed on a broader scale throughout Long Island to address the needs

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of the hungry. Volunteers then formed an interfaith network of soup kitchens to feed the hungry throughout Long Island. The volunteers at The INN quickly learned that dealing with hunger is only one of several problems facing soup kitchen guests. For example, many of the adults and children who

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Shine A Light For Charity On The INN

visit The INN are also struggling with homelessness. The INN has therefore expanded its range of services and has grown to become the largest private social service agency of its kind on Long Island.

The INN operates the largest soup kitchen on Long Island, which serves hot and cold nutritious sit-down meals and to-go meals (100 Madison Ave., Hempstead, NY, M F 9 a.m.-2 p.m.). The soup kitchen serves over 300,000 meals annually, and also distributes other essential provisions to its guests such as pantry bags, clothing, toiletries and baby items.

The INN also operates a Center for Transformative Change, located immediately adjacent to the soup kitchen. This Center assists guests of the soup kitchen

to improve their life circumstances and/or become self-sufficient. The Center offers free clothing (including business attire for job interviews) and housewares, and assists guests with access to resources such as government benefits, housing/shelter placements and employment. The INN provides even more services helping those in need, including provision of emergency shelters (one family shelter and one shelter for single men, both of which are open 24/7), and provision of long-term housing.

If you’d like to help The INN, you can do so by donating funds, donating goods (for example, food, diapers and other personal care items) or volunteering time. For more information, please visit The INN’s website at www. the-inn.org.

Janna and Edwin, a hypothetical couple, have been together for two years. They recently decided to move from their apartment in the city to a larger house in the suburbs. Their last move was when they combined apartments and moved in together several years ago, which was both exciting and stressful. While they assumed that they could use that experience as a benchmark, they are starting to realize that the stress they are facing now is different and feels much more insurmountable. This time they are planning on furnishing new rooms and need to hire contractors for a few projects. They are also dealing with the idea of transitioning from the city to life in the suburbs and acclimating to a new area. While the added stress can create emotional distance, they want to be sure that they prepare themselves for the move and use the opportunity to work together as a team, rather than working against one another.

Moving can negatively impact relationships and has been shown to lead to an increase in fighting, decrease in intimacy, and financial concerns. As such, it is a major relationship stressor. While stress may be inevitable, preparation can help buffer the impact. Consider preparing for the emotional and physical toll of moving, as well as for the readjustment period.

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Preparing for the emotional Moving takes an emotional toll. Janna and Edwin are transitioning from the first place they lived in together as a couple, and likely where they created many memories such as the first meal they cooked together, first party they hosted, etc. They are also leaving the city which may have represented a certain phase in their lives. Just as there were firsts in your soon to be old place, there will be lasts: last meal in the apartment, last picture you take off the wall, etc. This can be hard. Allow yourself to feel and allow yourself to grieve. You need not mask your emotions by assuring yourself that you’re on to bigger and better. Be in the moment and accept all of the feelings that come along with saying goodbye to your place.

Preparing for the physical Moving takes a physical toll. Sorting, packing, and moving your items is difficult. Talk with your partner about the most efficient way to handle this (both physically and financially). If you can, hire a professional mover (many locations may even require you to). If you can’t or don’t want to, consider reaching out to your support network. Do you have family or friends that can assist with the process? Try to create pleasant couple experiences as you sort and pack. Janna and Edwin may want to spend a day building boxes and bubble wrapping breakables while listening to their favorite music. Use this time to create a happy joint experience.

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Preparing for the readjustment period

Moving comes with a period of adjustment, or uncertainty related to the transition. Where will you now walk the dog? What is the best local coffee shop? You are out of your old routine, so there will be a period of time needed to get into the groove in your new place. Lean on one another and use this transition period to explore. Janna and Edwin can make a concerted effort to try new local spots for each of their upcoming date nights and make it an adventure rather than a burden.

There’s no doubt that moving can be a challenge, but if you work together and prepare yourself for what will come your way, you will be able to experience a much smoother transition.

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Passover - The Night Our Creator Was On The Watch

The upcoming holiday of Passover is a time to reflect on our lives, our strengths, our freedom and more. Jewish people all over the world will celebrate their heroic escape from being slaves to the wicked king, Pharaoh. The night before Passover, The Almighty was on the watch, protecting the Israelites and made sure that every single one of them escaped Egypt safely. Our Creator had performed many miracles for the Israelites, including the splitting of the sea and the ten plagues, but was the lesson learned?

Many of us who read Alex Haley’s book Roots, or even watched the mini-series, saw a glimpse of what slavery was like. Roots portrays the story of Kunta Kinte who was kidnapped from Gambia, Africa. Kunta was stripped of his freedom and brought into North America where he was sold as a slave. Haley lucidly describes slavery. His writing touched people of all colors, religion or economic status. Slavery was wrong in Egypt and was equally wrong in North America or anywhere else in the world for this matter. Did anyone ever learn to work together and fight to abolish inequality between people? Yes! Look no further than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, may their souls rest in peace.

unprecedented march. People of all colors and religions marched together. Rabbi Heschel was there, in the now famous march. G-D was there in the smallest details as well: a Torah, The Five Books of Moses, was dearly and carefully held in support of the marchers. This was a powerful message. If we want a better world, we must unite. Equality is not just another word in the dictionary, we must strive to implement it every day, hour or minute of our lives.

It was January 14, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. Rabbi Heschel delivered a powerful speech with a clear message. The speech dealt with religion and race. It was a moving and motivating speech, both condemning and comparing the slavery of the Israelites in ancient Egypt and the slavery and racism toward the African Americans. Dr. King was impressed by the speech and the two became friends. Dr. King made his famous, “I have a dream speech”, on August 28, 1963. With a tremendous crowd, believers and supporters, his dream came true but not without struggles. To this day, we are still struggling to perfect his dream. It took plagues for Pharoah to let the Israelites go and it took a civil war to free the African Americans from slavery. Yet, we are strong as we unite to combat this evil, and we will succeed.

On March 21, 1965, Selma, Alabama and the rest of the world watched and saw an

One of the commandments’ of Passover is that every Jewish person should see himself as he himself was just freed from Egypt. This year, I invite us all to see ourselves as we survived slavery, just as Alex Haley did in a brilliant way. The Divine Providence will continue watching over us, His children. Our appearance does not make The Omnipresent love us more or less, in His eyes we are all equal.

Alex Haley, Dr. Marting Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel might have departed from us physically, yet they are with us through their legacy. This Passover let’s keep their memory and legacy alive. While asking the four traditional Passover questions, look into yourself and ask some more questions. Did I do my utmost to build bridges between people? Can I do better? Am I active enough in my community? Feel FREE to add questions, after all this holiday we celebrate FREEDOM!

Happy Passover, Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum, PhD

Heschel and King at Arlington National Cemetery, February 6, 1968. (Photo by John C. Goodwin)

Recently Sold HOMES

This spacious colonial home at 93-17 245th Street in Floral Park, located in the Bellerose Terrace neighborhood, sold on March 28 for $570,000. It has a private driveway. The vinyl siding and roof are 10 years old. The home has high ceilings. The home has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The first floor offers a den, living room and an eat-in-kitchen. The bedrooms are on the second floor, including a full walk-up attic. The full, unfinished basement has an above-ground oil tank and a new heating system. New gas was brought into the home four years ago for cooking and hot water heat. The backyard is fenced-in and the one-car garage is detached. The home is conveniently located near public bus transportation, the train station, shopping, restaurants and Cross Island Parkway. The home is located in Nassau County and within the Floral Park School District.

This wonderful old-style Colonial at 108 Mayfair Ave. in Floral Park sold on April 5 for $785,000. It is located in the highly desirable West End of Floral Park within the village boundaries. It has a welcoming enclosed and heated front porch with skylights, leading to a cozy living room that is connected to the formal dining room. It also has an eat-in updated kitchen. This home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has an attic. The first floor bedroom could easily becoming a family room. The basement houses a laundry room, a work room and an aboveground oil tank. The home has gas plumbing for cooking. Village

residency includes usage of the recreation center, village pool, library, village police department and many other amenities. The

train station is within walking distance, four blocks from the home. Tax grievance is available annually.

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Essential Tasks To Tackle In Your Garden

Mid-April is a busy time in the garden, but these tasks will set you up for success as the growing season progresses.

Prepare the Soil

Clear any winter debris: Remove fallen leaves, dead plants, and other debris from your garden beds. This will create a clean slate for new growth.

Prep the soil: Loosen the soil and amend it with compost or organic matter.

This helps improve drainage, aeration, and nutrient availability for your plants.

Plant Cool-Season Crops

Direct sow seeds: If the soil is workable, plant cool-season vegetables and flowers directly in the ground. Examples include lettuce, spinach, radishes, and snap peas.

Harden off seedlings: If you’ve started seedlings indoors, gradually acclimate

Plan and Design

Design your garden: Use this time to plan and design your garden layout. Consider factors like sunlight exposure, companion planting, and aesthetics.

Choose new plants: Visit a garden center and explore new plant varieties. Try something different this year.

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the

them to outdoor conditions by placing them outside during the day and bringing them in at night.

Inspect and repair: Clean water features, lawn ornaments, and birdhouses. Keep an eye out for migrating birds and hummingbirds.

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Hinko

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Social And Emotional Learning

BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) has gained increasing recognition in education as a fundamental component of holistic student development. SEL refers to the process through which individuals acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand and manage emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and navigate social situations effectively. As schools and educators strive to meet the diverse needs of students and promote their overall well-being, SEL has emerged as a critical framework for fostering positive school climates, enhancing academic achievement, and preparing students for success in school and beyond.

At the heart of SEL are five core competencies identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL):

Self-Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand one’s emotions, thoughts, and values, as

well as their influence on behavior and decision-making. Self-aware individuals are able to accurately assess their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their emotions and reactions in different situations.

Self-Management

The capacity to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in constructive ways, including managing stress, controlling impulses, and setting and achieving goals. Self-managed individuals demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and adaptability in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Social Awareness

The ability to empathize with others, recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives and cultures, and understand social norms and expectations. Socially aware individuals demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for others, as well as an awareness of social justice issues and the impact of their actions on others.

Relationship Skills

The capacity to establish and maintain

healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively. Individuals with strong relationship skills demonstrate empathy, active listening, cooperation, and teamwork.

Responsible Decisionmaking

The ability to make ethical, constructive choices about personal and social behavior, based on consideration of ethical standards, safety concerns, social norms, and the well-being of self and others. Responsible decision-makers demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical reasoning skills, as well as a commitment to personal integrity and social responsibility.

Implementing SEL effectively requires a comprehensive, multi-tiered approach that integrates SEL into the school culture, curriculum, and instructional practices. This may involve providing explicit instruction in SEL competencies, fostering supportive and inclusive

learning environments, promoting positive student-teacher relationships, and engaging families and communities in SEL initiatives.

Research has shown that SEL interventions yield numerous benefits for students, including improved academic achievement, enhanced social and emotional skills, reduced behavioral problems, and increased positive attitudes toward school. Moreover, SEL has been linked to long-term outcomes such as improved mental health, increased college and career readiness, and reduced involvement in risky behaviors.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a vital component of education that promotes the development of essential skills and competencies for success in school, work, and life. By fostering self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, SEL empowers students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially, and contributes to the creation of safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all.

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Oyster Bay Teacher Publishes Book

New book provides innovative ways to teach ELA

BY JENNIFER CORR specialsections@antonmediagroup.com

Dr. Deirdre Faughey, an Oyster Bay High School English teacher, thinks outside the box when it comes to educating students.

“A teacher like her is exactly what you want in the classroom,” said Oyster Bay High School Principal Melissa Argaman. “She’s a lifelong learner herself. She’s collaborative and wants to share what she’s learned and she’s creative. I’m always impressed with the things that are going on in her classroom.”

And to share what she’s learned in the classroom with fellow educators, Dr. Faughey published her book, Restorative Literacy Practices: Cultivating Community in the Secondary ELA Classroom, last spring. She also recently wrote an article about one of her book chapters that was published in English in Texas, a journal published by the Texas Council of Teachers of English.

Her book features the possibilities and limitations of teaching in today’s schools, a problem-solving thought process, vivid anecdotes about students, their work and ability to collaborate, lesson plans, a list of

Dr. Deirdre Faughey, an English teacher at Oyster Bay High School, published her first book, Restorative Literacy Practices: Cultivating Community in the Secondary ELA Classroom. (Photo courtesy the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District)

media to reference, and much more.

Before teaching English at Oyster Bay High School, Dr. Faughey earned her doctorate in curriculum and teaching from Columbia University and worked as a researcher for the New York City Department of Education. There, she interviewed students and faculty and learned about policy-level work.

“Once I got here and started teaching

again, I just was really excited about what I saw in my classroom and thinking about the stories I could tell from what I saw as the magical moments in my experiences with the students,” Dr. Faughey said. “I wanted to be able to share what I saw happening with students and talk about the ideas and the scholarship and the history of education that we could use to understand what was happening and just offer some new ideas to other teachers out there.”

Beyond publishing her new book, Dr. Faughey educates early career and student teachers as a night adjunct professor at SUNY Old Westbury.

“I can draw on all of this writing and give them really clear examples from the classroom on how it all comes together,” Dr. Faughey said. “I like being part of the mix of all of that, the intersection of teaching students and teaching teachers and continuing to think of what I can write and share about in the future.”

She has also traveled out of state to speak at conferences about her classroom innovations and research. Last November, she presented some of her research from the

book at the National Council of Teachers in English Conference in Ohio. In Nashville, she led a presentation to educators at the Literacy Association of Tennessee.

Among Dr. Faughey’s innovations in the classroom include assigning her students a project where they had to make their own movie. As a part of that project, she collaborated with the 3D printing club to have awards made for her students so that they could hold an award ceremony.

“She makes learning fun and she makes the kids get excited about these projects,” Argaman said. “They get excited about these projects and she taps into that creativity and gets involved.”

Dr. Faughey also uses the new innovation lab, known as the CoLab, where students can code, 3D print, build robotics, and collaborate.

“Deirdre has been one of those teachers who had taken advantage of that space and used it to inspire our kids, which is exactly why we built those spaces, to try to bring our building, which is very old, built in 1929, yet we have these 21st-century learning spaces in our building,” Argaman said.

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Syosset Principal Celebrates 200th Episode Of Podcast

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On April 10, “The College Admissions Process Podcast” reached its 200th episode, where Dr. John Durante, principal of Syosset High School, spoke with Rich Clark, the assistant vice provost and executive director of admission at Georgia Tech University, about Clark’s book The Truth About College Admissions, a comprehensive guide for families during the admission process.

“It’s surreal,” Dr. Durante said. “As a high school principal, we help so many families with the college process, with selecting courses through their four years of high school. But what happened with me, when I went through the process with my own daughters, I felt firsthand the stress that parents talked to me about, but this time it was with my own daughters.” During this time, it occurred to Dr. Durante that not all schools have access to robust counseling programs.

“I came up with the idea because there are so many college admissions reps that were so good to me and my family that if each episode represented a conversation with them about their schools, a little bit of

an insight about their application process, tips for parents and then of course advice for students and parents going through it, I thought I might be onto something,” Dr. Durante said.

The podcast has also caught on among colleges and universities throughout the United States and beyond, with directors of

admissions, deans of admissions and presidents participating in the podcast to share their expertise, as well as provide an insight to what their institutions have to offer.

“It’s just been a real blessing and I’m just so happy to do it,” Dr. Durante said.

When asked what are the top issues facing college applicants today, Dr. Durante

said it was the myth that when a college or university states it’s “test optional,” that they’re not being truthful.

“The reality is that, some of the [Ivy League’s] we know, such as Dartmouth, just went back to requiring tests,” Dr. Durante said. “And there are states like Florida where their governing body requires test scores, but schools that claim to be test-optional really mean it.”

Dr. Durante has been with Syosset High School since 1994, serving initially as a teacher of world languages and assistant principal before becoming principal at Syosset High School 13 years ago.

“Anything that I’ve ever encountered in life, I always want to be the best and work with the best,” Dr. Durante said. “It’s been an honor to work in a school district like Syosset because you have a very educated community that is pro-education and everything that we try to do during the four short years that we have their children at Syosset High School.”

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Remote And Hybrid Learning

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Remote and hybrid learning have emerged as pivotal educational paradigms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reshaping the landscape of education and challenging traditional notions of teaching and learning. These models, characterized by a combination of online instruction and in-person components, offer both opportunities and challenges for students, educators, and educational institutions.

One of the key advantages of remote and hybrid learning is its flexibility, allowing students to access educational resources and engage in learning activities from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for students with diverse learning needs, those living in remote areas, or those facing physical or logistical barriers to attending traditional brick-andmortar schools. Additionally, remote and hybrid learning can facilitate personalized learning experiences, enabling students to progress at their own pace and access a wider range of educational materials tailored to their interests and abilities.

Remote and hybrid learning models have spurred innovation in educational technology, leading to the development of

interactive digital platforms, educational apps, and multimedia resources designed to enhance student engagement and facilitate collaborative learning experiences. These digital tools offer immersive and interactive learning, allowing students to participate in virtual labs, simulations, and discussions that transcend the limitations of traditional classroom settings.

Remote and hybrid learning also present significant challenges, particularly in terms of digital equity and access to technology. The shift to online learning has highlighted existing disparities in access to reliable internet connectivity, digital devices,

and technical support, disproportionately affecting students from low-income households, rural communities, and marginalized populations. Addressing these inequities requires concerted efforts from policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to ensure that all students have equitable access to the tools and resources needed to participate fully in remote and hybrid learning environments.

Remote and hybrid learning pose unique challenges for educators, who must adapt their teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches to effectively engage students in virtual or blended

learning settings. Educators must navigate issues such as maintaining student motivation and attention during online instruction, fostering meaningful interactions and collaboration among students, and providing timely feedback and support in virtual learning environments. Professional development and training opportunities are essential to help educators develop the skills and competencies needed to thrive in remote and hybrid teaching environments and effectively leverage educational technology to enhance student learning outcomes.

Remote and hybrid learning have become integral components of contemporary education, offering flexibility, innovation, and opportunities for personalized learning experiences. Addressing the challenges associated with digital equity, educator preparedness, and student engagement is essential to ensure that remote and hybrid learning models are inclusive, effective, and equitable for all learners. By leveraging the potential of educational technology and embracing practices in online pedagogy, educators and educational institutions can harness the transformative power of remote and hybrid learning to empower students and prepare them for success in the digital age.

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Legislation Protects Debt Relief

Borrowers urged to apply for “SAVE Plan”

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enator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference on Tuesday, April 2, to announce the Codifying SAVE Plan Act, legislation that would codify President Biden’s income-driven repayment program, known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, into law and protect it from being rolled back under future administrations. The SAVE Plan currently has more than 7.7 million federal student loan borrowers enrolled, and New Yorkers have had over $63 million forgiven under the plan.

“The SAVE Plan is the most affordable student loan repayment plan in history and a lifeline for millions of borrowers –allowing them to live without the burden of exorbitant monthly payments hanging over their heads,” said Gillibrand. “The Codifying SAVE Plan Act would ensure that the SAVE Plan remains in place and safeguards a much-needed path to federal student loan forgiveness. I’m proud to fight so the SAVE Plan is protected for future generations, and I urge New York borrowers to enroll in the plan today.”

President Biden’s SAVE Plan was introduced in August 2023 and has helped

millions of borrowers lower their monthly payments. Under the SAVE Plan, borrowers with undergraduate loans are getting their payments reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent of their discretionary income, and those earning under 225 percent of the federal poverty line have had their monthly payments lowered to $0. The SAVE Plan has also canceled the loans of 150,000 borrowers to date. Borrowers can apply for the SAVE Plan to lower the cost of their student loan payments (www.studentaid.gov/save).

Gillibrand has been a leader in taking

action to fix the student loan system and support borrowers. She leads the What You Can Do for Your Country Act, which would allow borrowers to have half of their federal student loan balance forgiven after five years of public service and make sure millions of Americans are eligible for the loan forgiveness they have earned. She also successfully urged the Biden administration to strengthen our

nation’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which enabled hundreds of thousands of public servants to get their student debt discharged. Gillibrand has pushed to encourage our nation’s best and brightest to work in government by offering free college in exchange for public service in cyber and tech disciplines through her Cyber Service Academy scholarship program.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

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LIU Vet Medicine Earns Accreditation

The recently completed Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine, designed by SBLM Architects, pairs the school’s extensive educational resources with state-ofthe-art technology. Since opening last year, the veterinary college has already earned a critical accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

The new veterinary college, comprised of the Veterinary Learning Center (VLC) and Teaching Research Center (TRC), was designed to be architecturally contextual with the rest of Long Island University’s campus. Both mid-rise buildings echo Long Island University’s neo-classical style with red brick facades, white paned double-hung windows, and white ornamental accents.

The Veterinary Learning Center is situated in an approximately 30,000-square-foot former warehouse that has been completely transformed to accommodate the newest technologies required in the high-scale program. First-year students study primarily through virtual programs, which

include anatomy and necropsy labs. In addition, the students have access to the Center’s trim rooms, histopathology labs, and multi-head microscope rooms.

The newly constructed 32,000-squarefoot Teaching Research Center contains three 150-seat lecture halls and more than 5,000 square feet of technical

labs, including a clinical skills lab. The curriculum at the Teaching Research Center addresses infectious diseases, comparative medicine and therapeutics, and comprehensive veterinary medical education. There is also a small animal simulation suite that features examination rooms, surgical suites, and a medical imaging center.

“This was an ambitious, two-part project initially conceived in 2017 and temporarily delayed by the pandemic,” said John Kelly, the SBLM principal who led the design team. “Our mission was to create educational spaces that would help LIU develop its far-reaching program and eventually meet the rigorous criteria of the AVMA, for which only 30 institutions in the U.S. qualify.”

Long Island University spent approximately $53 million on the design and construction of the College of Veterinary Medicine. New York State contributed approximately $16 million.

The veterinary college, which opened with 150 students, has tripled its registration within the first year and currently has 450 enrolled students.

—SBLM ARCHITECTS/LIU

The Veterinary Learning Center. (Photo provided by SBLM Architects/LIU)

Healthy School Meals For All

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 30 million children participated in the school meals program, and most of the participants (nearly 80 percent) are from low-income households. When the pandemic shuttered schools and businesses across the country, schools found themselves feeding not just students, but entire communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a series of waivers to allow schools to operate in this new normal; one of the waivers allowed schools to provide a free breakfast and lunch to every student through June 2022, effectively providing healthy school meals for all. We must ensure that healthy school meals for all are made permanent.

What are Healthy School Meals for All?

Healthy school meals for all allow all enrolled children in a school that operates the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program to receive free breakfast and free lunch, regardless of their family’s income. Healthy school meals for all negate the need for families to apply or for schools to verify eligibility for the programs and give flexibility to school nutrition programs to keep feeding kids no matter what the new school day structure looks like.

Healthy School Meals for All Promote Nutrition

• A systematic review examining free meals for all policies found that free meals for all are positively associated with school meal participation, and in most cases, are positively associated with diet quality,

food security, and academic performance. It is reasonable to assume that healthy school meals for all could have the same positive impact.

• By negating the need to stand in line to pay for meals, healthy school meals for all allow children more time to eat their meals.

Healthy School Meals for All Advance Equity

• Healthy school meals for all remove stigma from children participating in the program, provide equitable access to healthy meals, and remove draconian measures schools may take to feed children who cannot pay. A recent report found that when all students have access to free meals, perceptions of bullying and fighting decrease, and kids that previously were income-eligible for free- or reduced-priced meals felt safer.

• Healthy school meals for all provides assurance that children will receive free meals at school, even if their family income fluctuates in and out of typical eligibility requirements for free meals.

Healthy school meals for all ensure that children who might be on the edges of eligibility, or children who are experiencing homelessness, have recently immigrated, have caregivers who may struggle with administrative paperwork, or are in foster care do not fall through the cracks. Families are still in crisis as a result of the pandemic’s economic fallout—a recent poll found that 7 to 13 percent of adults

with children reported that their children sometimes or often didn’t eat enough in the last seven days because they couldn’t afford it.

Healthy School Meals for All Support School Nutrition Programs

• Healthy school meals for all help ensure that schools can continue to operate the federal child nutrition programs in a moment of unprecedented financial losses. In school year 2017-2018, 75 percent of school districts had unpaid meal debt. By November 2020, programs reported a collective loss of $2.1 billion.

• Healthy school meals for all reduce administrative burden on school food service staff, provide a steady budget for school food service programs so they may remain fiscally solvent, eliminate unpaid meal balances, and take pressure off school food service programs to increase revenue by serving foods that may be lower in nutritional quality. This allows programs to focus on their primary function: feeding children healthy meals.

—From the Center for Science in the Public Interest

Study Abroad Opportunities For High School Students

A non-profit, public benefit organization, ASSE, is dedicated to promoting closer ties of friendship between the United States and other countries by fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange programs.

High school students, 15 to 18 years old, qualify on the basis of academic performance, character references and a genuine desire to experience life abroad with a volunteer host family. Students choose their host country, and prior knowledge of the country’s language is not a requirement. Scholarships are available and are based on academic performance, leadership skills and financial need. Families abroad are carefully screened, and students do not need to know the language of the host country prior to departure but will acquire the language skills through

experiencing the day-to-day local culture and attending regular high school classes, along with their new teenage friends.

ASSE also provides the experience of a lifetime to American families who are interested in hosting an international student from Spain, Italy, Germany, Ukraine, Thailand, Japan, and many other countries. These exceptional young students will attend the local American high school for an academic year or semester and participate in the host family’s daily activities.

Students or families interested in learning more about becoming an ASSE exchange student or host family should contact Saphia Lesch at 1-800-4730696, visit www.asse.com or send an email to asseusamidwest@asse.com.

—ASSE International

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is offering qualified high school students a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South America, Australia or South Africa. (Photo provided by ASSE International)

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Cannabis Control Board Votes To Waive Licensing Fees For Two Years

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board voted to waive licensing fees for two years for AdultUse Conditional Cultivators. In addition, the Board approved 114 new licenses, including 45 retail dispensaries and 31 microbusiness licenses. Approaching the three-year anniversary of legalization, New York now has 88 licensed dispensaries, with more stores to open statewide. To date, 223 licenses have been granted in 2024 alone.

“Farmers are the backbone of our State, and we’re making sure the family farms across New York that are building our cannabis industry have a real chance to succeed,” Governor Hochul said. “I have made it clear that New York State needs to issue more dispensary licenses and kickstart cannabis sales in New York, and this two-year promise to Adult-Use Conditional Cultivators will make sure these farmers can reap the benefits of this growing industry.”

The fee waiver applies to dispensaries transitioning to non-conditional license types, including cultivation licenses and

microbusiness licenses Fees for conditional cultivator licensees range from $4,500 to up to $40,000 depending on the licensee tier and canopy size.

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) also issued 114 licenses, with 45 going to applicants seeking to open a retail dispensary and another 31 going to applicants seeking to operate a microbusiness license which allows a licensee to grow, process, distribute and sell all under one license. The CCB also approved 38 non-conditional adultuse cannabis licenses for entrepreneurs who applied during the 2023 application window which opened on October 4.

Office of Cannabis Management Executive Director Chris Alexander said, “New York State’s cannabis market is moving in the right direction, and by waiving licensing fees for two years, we’re making sure conditional cultivators have a chance to reap the rewards of this growing industry. As we mark three years of legalized adult-use cannabis in New York State, we look forward to this next chapter of our cannabis story.”

Cannabis Control Board Chair Tremaine Wright said, “Today our market takes one

step further in building a market of competition, choice, and equity with the issuance of more than a hundred adult-use cannabis licenses. The Cannabis Control Board is here to help this market grow and thrive in the ways we all know is possible, and we can’t wait to issue more of these licenses in our coming meetings.”

Applicants approved for the retail and microbusiness licenses were those who submitted their applications before the November 17 deadline and have a specific location under their control. Additional licenses for applicants who applied by the November 17 deadline, and for applicants who applied by the December 18 deadline, will be issued on a rolling basis at CCB meetings over the next few months. The Office anticipates a significant number of applications will be ready for Board

approval at the subsequent CCB meetings.

In addition to these licenses issued, the Cannabis Control Board also voted to renew permits for 17 cannabis testing laboratories. These testing laboratories are vital to the success of the legal cannabis market as they help to ensure cannabis products sold at licensed dispensaries are tested for contaminates and accurately reflect the potency on the label.

Since the last Cannabis Control Board meeting in February, 16 new adult-use cannabis dispensaries have opened their doors across New York State. This is a continuation of the swift rate of store openings since the December lifting of an injunction preventing New York’s retail cannabis licensees from opening their doors.

—Submitted by the Office of Governor

Kathy Hochul

Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame Scholarship

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Student Scholarship program. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 10th, 2024.

LIMEHOF will award $500 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships will provide funding to eligible graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties who have shown an interest in pursuing a career in music. To apply and to read the eligibility requirements, please download the scholarship application.

All applications must be postmarked by the application due date in order to be accepted.

For more information about LIMHOF’s education recognition programs, contact Tom Needham, Education Advisory Board Chairman at info@limusichalloffame. org. More information about LIMEHOF’s Education programs may be found at https://www.limusichalloffame.org/ scholarshipsgrants/

The LIMEHOF Education Committee will base selections on the completed application and the following:

• 400-to-500-word essay on education and career goals.

• High school transcript.

• Letter of recommendation from an

individual who can attest to the applicant’s commitment to a career in music.

Eligibility criteria is:

• Graduating high school senior from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, or Kings (Brooklyn) Counties.

• Minimum 2.5 GPA.

• Accepted full-time at an accredited college or university.

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in music.

• Financial need.

• U.S. citizen or legal resident with I-55 permanent residency.

Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music and entertainment in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 120 musicians and music industry executives, and offers education programs, scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

—Submitted by Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

Labs To Receive Dept. Of Energy Funding

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) will receive $8.24 billion in the recent government funding bill for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. As the nation’s primary sponsor of research in the physical sciences, the Office of Science supports the work of BNL and DOE’s other national laboratories across the country, which collectively employ more than 50,000 workers. With the funding it receives from the DOE Office of Science, BNL conducts cutting-edge research that helps improve our nation’s energy security, address environmental challenges, and produce innovative technological breakthroughs that help fuel our economy and create jobs.

“This funding is an important investment that will ensure Long Island continues to be at the forefront of scientific progress and the high-tech economy,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “Brookhaven National Laboratory is an incredible asset for New York and the

nation. Scientists from around the world are drawn to Brookhaven to conduct cutting-edge research that is vital to our nation’s homeland security, and BNL creates thousands of local jobs for the Long Island economy. I was proud to fight for this funding, and I will continue to work with my Senate colleagues to ensure that BNL has the necessary support to succeed in the years ahead.”

Brookhaven National Lab’s National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) is a scientific user facility that creates beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun, enabling researchers to study the atomic structure, elemental properties, and electronic behavior of materials. The research conducted at NSLS-II allows scientists to make strides in energy security, advanced manufacturing, quantum materials, and a broad range of other disciplines.

—Submitted by the Office of Kirsten Gillibrand

PSEG Long Island Reminds You To Call 811 Before Breaking Ground

As National Safe Digging Month begins, PSEG Long Island reminds customers, contractors and excavators that the law requires them to call 811 before digging to ensure underground pipelines, conduits, wires and cables are properly marked out.

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

“Springtime is when people on Long Island and in the Rockaways get started on outdoor improvements to their homes and businesses. Calling 811 ahead of time helps protect underground utility lines and, more importantly, the safety of anyone digging,” said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Electric Operations. “We thank customers for heeding our message. Last year there were nearly 200,000 markout requests in our service area, and so far this year, there have been nearly 40,000 requests to 811.”

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, 40percent 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.

Here’s important information to consider:

• 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

Spousal Refusal - Just Say No

Spousal refusal is a legally valid Medicaid planning option in New York. By way of background, certain income and assets are exempt from Medicaid if there is a spouse. Generally, the spouse at home, known as the “community spouse” may keep about $3,850 per month of the couple’s combined income and up to about $150,000 of the assets or “resources”. Not included in those figures are any other exempt assets, such as a home (up to about $1,000,000 of the equity only) and one automobile. The spouse who is being cared for in a facility is known as the “institutionalized spouse”.

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 2 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.

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—Submitted by PSEGLI

Many a spouse has advised us that they simply cannot afford to live on the allowances that Medicaid provides. This is where spousal refusal comes in. We start by shifting excess assets into the name of the “community spouse”. He or she then signs a document which the elder law attorney prepares and files with the county indicating that they refuse to contribute their income and assets to the care of the ill spouse since they need those income and assets for their own care and well-being. Note that you may not refuse your spouse’s own income over the $3,850 per month exemption as it is not coming to you.

Once the “community spouse” invokes their right to refuse, and all of the other myriad requirements of the Medicaid application are met, the state Medicaid program must pay for the care of the institutionalized spouse.

After Medicaid has been granted, the county may institute a lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of care from the refusing spouse. Nevertheless, there are a few reasons why spousal refusal makes sense, even in light of this risk. First, in many instances, the county never invokes this right. Secondly, these lawsuits are often settled for significantly less than the cost of care provided. Thirdly, the payment to the county can sometimes be deferred until the community spouse dies. As one county attorney told us when agreeing to such an arrangement, “the county is going to be around for a long time”. Finally, even though the county may seek recovery, it is only for the Medicaid reimbursement rate and not the private pay rate. For example, if the private pay rate is $18,000 per month, which is what you would have to pay, the amount Medicaid has to pay is generally a quarter to a third less. The county may only pursue you for the amount they actually paid.

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Sands New York Returns As Sponsor For HIA-LI Trade Show

Procurement information sessions to be hosted by Sands New York

Sands New York will once again serve as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming HIA-LI 36th Annual Business-toBusiness Trade Show and Conference.

For more than 45 years, HIA-LI has been one of the recognized voices for Long Island business and a powerful force for regional economic development. The trade show, scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 9am to 3pm, will be held at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood. Marking its second consecutive year as the Title Sponsor, Sands New York’s continued partnership underscores its commitment to fostering local business growth and economic development.

This year’s trade show, the largest of its kind on Long Island, is expected to attract over 4,000 attendees, including 78 percent decision-makers, alongside 300 exhibitors representing a broad spectrum of industries. The event serves as a critical platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among the region’s business community.

“We are extremely honored to welcome Sands New York back as our Title Sponsor for the second straight year,” said Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI. “Their unwavering support not only elevates the trade show but also significantly contributes to our mission of enhancing the economic health and resilience of the Long Island business community. Sands New York’s commitment to utilizing local suppliers and partnering with local businesses is a testament to their dedication to our region’s prosperity.”

Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President, and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Sands New York said, “Should Sands receive a gaming license from the state of New York, it is committed to spending hundreds of millions of dollars with local Long Island businesses, with a particular focus on supporting minority, women, and veteran-owned entities. The HIA-LI Trade Show is an excellent platform for our Sands New York team to engage with business owners who stand to benefit from these opportunities. As this transformational project progresses, we recognize the diverse needs it entails, spanning construction and pre-construction support, technology, professional services, and food and beverage provisions. Long Island businesses must be first in line and fully equipped to seize these opportunities.”

The trade show will feature an array of seminars including two Sands New York procurement information sessions

designed to connect local businesses with Sands executives. This initiative aims to integrate local suppliers into Sands’ procurement process, opening doors to new business opportunities and fostering community engagement. In addition to the info sessions, Ms. Edwards will give opening remarks at the event, and Sands will sponsor a large informational tent for Long Island businesses and leaders to familiarize themselves with the proposed project at the Nassau Hub.

Carol A. Allen, Chair of HIA-LI and CEO of Peoples’ Alliance Federal Credit Union echoed this sentiment. “Sands New York’s role as Title Sponsor and their commitment to local engagement are invaluable to the success of this event. Their support enables us to offer a platform where local businesses can showcase their innovations, engage with decision-makers, and forge lasting partnerships. We are proud to have Sands New York as a key partner in our efforts to promote economic growth on Long Island.” Attendees are encouraged to pre-register to avoid the same-day $10 walk-in fee. For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Anthony Forgione, HIALI’s Director of Business Development, 631-543-5355 or aforgione@hia-li.org. Registration, exhibitor, and sponsorship

information can also be found at https:// www.hia-li.org/trade-show/.

About HIA-LI

Now in its 46th year, HIA-LI is one of the recognized voices for Long Island business and a powerful force for regional economic development. It also represents the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge, the largest industrial park in the Northeast. The park supports 55,000 jobs, produces $13 billion in goods and services each year, and accounts for eight percent of Long Island’s gross domestic product. For more information, go to www.HIA-LI.org or call (631) 543-5355.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS) Sands is the world’s pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts.

Our iconic properties drive valuable

leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make our host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Sands is dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, anchored by the core tenets of serving people, planet and communities. Our ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

—Submitted by Sands New York

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll gather wisdom from media, though wherever possible, try to get into the same room. Being in the room with people is like a vitamin in its powder form -- whatever quality is there, it is more easily absorbed. ere are opportunities out there for you this week that are about as perfect a t as could ever be.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Remember when you made a mistake and later were glad you did? Maybe it’s time for you to change the word for those. Because if it forwards the plot, it’s not a “mistake,” just a move. Stay in motion. Even if you don’t know where you’re going, forward is the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). e obstacles are there, but they are also illusions. Ask more questions. Change the lighting, the angle, your proximity to the problem. At rst, you may only get a glimmer of the illusion, but once you can see the obstacle as “not there” even for a second, there’s no going back. Each step toward the block disappears it a little more.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your emotional connection is immediate with some people, and with others it takes dozens of interactions to develop, if it ever does at all. Truly, neither way is better. It’s good to have many di erent kinds of friendships in your life. Being patient with whatever comes will lead to surprises and sweetness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Once upon a time, a problem loomed so large in your mind you were losing sleep over it. Now, the same problem has very little impact. Little about the circumstance has changed, but the issue has been made very small by the lens of your mind. You will continue to e ectively adjust in ways that provide ease and levity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Spoil yourself. It will actually make things easier for everyone around you. By giving to yourself, you take the guesswork out of the equations for others. ey see what makes you happy, what you need and prefer, and will follow your lead. Also, the people you meet through these acts of selfcare will be an excellent t.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you put yourself out there, get in the running, tell people what you want or give them your heart, there’s always a chance things won’t go your way. e risk makes life exciting. Going big is for the brave, but so is going at all. is week will require you to push through former limitations, and you’ll have courage aplenty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When money comes with a price beyond its dollar value, something’s got to be adjusted -- the dollar amount, the accounting or the product being exchanged. What you do to pay the bills needn’t feel so sacri cial. Balance your nancial pursuits with consideration for your personal happiness. Time and relationships matter more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). e intensely beautiful emotions, for instance a rush of romantic love, tend to be idealized and simpli ed, but would you want it any other way? e complex nature of relationships will get all too real at times. Welcome those simple, blissful moments when they come. Abandon reason and enjoy; you can always go back and pick it up later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Mutual respect is like a secret handshake between two partners in crime. As those uent in the language of secret handshakes know, it can take trial and error to develop one and a few practice runs to get it right. But having the equivalent of such a tool will de nitely pay o , bringing power and closeness to the relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll come across a trend that’s worth following -not because it’s popular but because it will make your life work better. But with so many options, how will you know which one it is? Free trials are the way, but only if you organize yourself in such a way as to actually try things and, if they don’t work, cancel in a timely manner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It can seem like compatibility is some mystical state of spiritual and chemical agreement between people, but in actuality it can be rather straightforwardly observed through how well two individuals interact and engage with each other. Matches are there to be found this week in friendship, love, business and more.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY

Life enrolls you in a kind of strength training, and you become mighty to an extent that brings improvements across the board. You’ll also put your talent to use to help others be their best. More highlights: You will break through an unfair barrier and contribute good work in an area that was historically reserved for the elite. As a result, others like you will contribute and progress in the future. Your popularity soars, and you’ll be pursued by those who hope for close relationships with you.

INTERNATIONAL WORD FIND WORD FIND

Because I’m happy

Solution: 21 Letters

WORD FIND

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 21 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Because I’m happy

Adore Aglow Amused As happy as a clam

Chat

Cheery Chirpy

Comfort Content Ecstasy

Energized Fine Friendly Gayety Genial Glad Glee Good mood Grin Heaven High In awe Jolly Joy Lap up Laugh Merry Nice Open Peace Perky Play Radiant Rapture Relaxed Savor Sunny Sweet Thrill Triumph Untroubled

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Solution: It’s the greatest feeling

Date: 4/17/24

diamonds and shifts to the jack of spades. South sees that the contract is easy to make if the spades are divided 3-2, since he can eventually establish dummy’s diamond queen and his fourth spade to come to 10 tricks. He therefore begins to think in terms of what he might do if the spades turn out to be divided 4-1.

After taking the spade jack with the king, he plays the A-K of trump and then leads the eight of diamonds. West wins with the ace and returns a diamond to the queen, on which South discards a spade. But when declarer next cashes the ace of spades, West shows out, leaving South with the possibility of losing both a spade and a club for down one.

Declarer can, of course, attempt a club finesse, hoping to find East with the king, but this is a bleak prospect, since West is virtually certain to have the king for his opening bid.

Declarer has two main sources of information that can guide him in working out the composition of the unseen hands. One is the bidding, and the other is the plays already made, which nearly always shed valuable light.

Consider this case where South winds up in four hearts after West has opened the bidding with one diamond. West leads the king of

It is this clue, gained from the bidding, that saves the day for declarer. Instead of trying the tempting club finesse, South plays the ace of clubs followed by the queen!

West wins with the king but is stymied. He has no choice but to lead a diamond or a club, and whichever he chooses, South ruffs in dummy and discards his last spade to bring home the contract.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Answer

to last issue’s Crossword Puzzle

Answer to last issue’s Sudoku Puzzle

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GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR STUDENT SPACEFLIGHT EXPERIMENT PROGRAM

Garden City Middle School is thrilled to announce the selection of finalists for the prestigious Student Spaceflight Experiment Program. After months of diligent work and collaboration, these seventh-grade students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their scientific endeavors.

Ninety-three seventh-grade students participated in this project-based opportunity, working in collaborative teams to design experiments focusing on how microgravity affects various phenomena. Under the guidance of their facilitating teachers, these students explored a wide range of topics, including the germination of plants, development of brine shrimp and formation of crystals.

The district is proud to announce that Anjali P. Motwani and Tanya Oza, along with their facilitating teacher Dr. Zaferiou, have been selected as finalists for their outstanding project. Their experiment will focus on studying the effects of microgravity on Salvia hispanica seeds, paving the way for groundbreaking research aboard the International Space Station.

Additionally, the district congratulates two honorable mention teams: Emilio Dumain, James Dunn, Audrey Donahue and Evangeline Ring, as well as Benjamin Fuschillo, Molly McAlea, Riley McAlea and Ryan Wagner, along with their facilitating teacher Mrs. DeRiso. Their innovative projects — exploring microgravity’s impact on Chamomile and Aloe Vera seeds — have

Ninety-three seventh-graders from Garden

demonstrated remarkable creativity and scientific inquiry.

To celebrate, all seventh-grade students proudly wore their GC space program T-shirts, designed by the talented Aaminah Shami. Also, congratulations to Lynnea Li, the winner of the seventh-grade space patch design contest, for her exceptional creativity and artistic talent.

The Student Spaceflight Experiment Program provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in real-world scientific research and exploration. The district congratulates all participants for their hard work, dedication and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

— Submitted by Garden City Public Schools

FIFTH-GRADERS DECORATE POP BOTTLES AS FAMOUS WOMEN IN HISTORY

Throughout March, John Lewis Childs School fifth-graders researched famous women in history and decorated pop bottles that represented them.

After selecting a woman to research, the students were tasked with writing an essay and creating the pop bottle of their chosen figure. They used a 2-liter bottle and other craft materials. Some of the featured women included Simone Biles, Anne Frank, Jane Goodall, Mother Teresa and Harriet Tubman, among others.

At the conclusion of the project, the fifth-grade classes presented their pop bottle figures and facts about their selected person to families, administration and their younger peers.

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— Submitted by Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District

CARLE PLACE STUDENTS RESEARCH FAMOUS FIGURES

Carle Place second-graders from Cherry Lane School recently learned about biographies and completed their own biography project on an individual of their choosing.

The students researched famous athletes, historic figures, artists and more. They then organized their research into an essay and created their own posters,

tri-fold boards or dioramas to showcase their person of study. Each student practiced their public speaking skills as they presented facts about their researched individual to their class. In addition, some students dressed like their famous figure as they shared their individual’s story. Classmates listened intently and were encouraged to ask questions, compliment

the presenter or talk about a connection that they made. The project was a fun way for students to learn about biographies, channel their interests and showcase their creativity.

— Submitted by the Carle Place School District

Drew Lackner presented his report on Shigeru Miyamoto, video game designer, producer and director at Nintendo. (Courtesy of the Carle Place School District)

John Lewis Childs School fifth-graders pose with their pop bottle women in history. (Courtesy of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District)

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Micaela Araujo presented on singer Taylor Swift.

Harper E. Camilleri dressed like tennis pro Serena Williams as part of her biography project.

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CRIME & SAFETY

Arrest For DWI In Williston ParkAttempted Grand Larceny In Mineola

The Nassau County Police Department reports the arrest of an Albertson man for driving while intoxicated (Leandra’s Law) on Friday, April 5 at 6:30 pm in Williston Park:

According to police, defendant Ben Abraham, 38, was operating a grey 2016 Toyota 4Runner with two juvenile passengers, ages 12 and 13, when he was involved in an auto accident. The defendant struck a parked vehicle on Horton Highway. Upon police arrival, officers observed the defendant with glassy eyes and the smell of alcohol emanating from his breath. Officers conducted a standard field sobriety test with positive results and the

defendant was placed under arrest without incident. The vehicle was impounded and the juveniles were both released into the custody of a family member. No injuries were reported.

The defendant is charged with driving while intoxicated, two counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated (Child under 16) Leandra’s Law, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. He was to be arraigned on Saturday, April 6 at First District Court 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Nassau County Police Department Third Squad detectives report the April 1 arrest of a Brooklyn man for an attempted grand larceny in Mineola:

withdrawing the money, the victim became suspicious and notified the police.

A thorough investigation was conducted and Yongkang Weng, 31, was arrested.

According to detectives, the female victim, 57, was contacted by a male claiming to be a Microsoft employee. He notified the victim of a gambling charge on her account in the amount of $30,000. A short time later, the victim was called by a second male claiming to work for Chase Fraud Prevention. The male persuaded the victim to remove $30,000 in cash from her Chase account to satisfy the debt. The subject informed the victim an agent would meet at her residence to take the payment. After

Defendant Weng is charged with third-degree attempted grand larceny, fifth-degree attempted conspiracy, and second-degree attempted scheme to defraud. He was to be arraigned on Tuesday, April 2 at First District Court, Hempstead. If anyone feels they may have been a victim of a similar incident, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-242-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website

Arrest For Resisting Arrest In New Hyde Park

The Nassau County Police Department

Third Squad reports the arrest of a Glen Oaks man for an assault that reportedly occurred on Monday, April 1 at 5:40 a.m. in New Hyde Park:

According to detectives, a 20-year-old man was observed entering a private lot located at 2044 Jericho Turnpike. Upon officer arrival, the defendant was sleeping inside a gold Toyota sedan and attempted to flee the scene refusing to comply with multiple verbal commands from the officers. An officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as the defendant was allegedly violent and combative while resisting arrest. The injured officer and

the defendant were transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. Further investigation revealed that the defendant damaged the roof of a 2022 Honda CR-V in the same private lot prior to police arrival.

The defendant was charged by police with second-degree assault, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, fourth-degree criminal mischief, trespass, and resisting arrest. He was to be arraigned on Monday, April 1 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited

‘Project 21’ Arrests In Nassau County

The Nassau County Police Department

Second Precinct reports the arrest of three men during a recent sweep under the “Project 21” initiative, which targets the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to minors. The arrests were conducted on Monday, April 8 at 6:25 p.m. in Nassau County:

According to officers, the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, with the assistance of underage agents, conducted an investigation and as a result of this operation, the following individuals were arrested:

- Geovanie Bernardino, 29, allegedly sold tobacco products to a minor at Star Bazaar Smoke Shop located at 316 N Broadway, Jericho.

- Pankajkumar Patel, 42, allegedly sold tobacco products to a minor at Food Express Convenience Store located at 391Jericho Turnpike, Syosset.

- Nazrul Islam, 44, allegedly sold tobacco products to a minor at Trackside Smoke Shop Convenience Store located at 57 Jackson Avenue, Syosset.

All three defendants are charged with second-degree unlawfully dealing with a child, and sale of age-restricted products. They were issued appearance tickets returnable on Monday, May 13 to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

— Via the Nassau County Police Department website; lightly edited

GARDEN CITY

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2004-14T2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-14T2, Plaintiff AGAINST Dorothy Montgomery, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 18, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 21, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 77 Westminster Road, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, County of Nassau, and State of New York, SECTION: 33, BLOCK: 98, LOT: 4-5 & 203. Approximate amount of judgment $3,118,183.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015714/2012. 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.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-027086-F01 80171

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LEGAL NOTICE

Incorporated Village of Stewart Manor Zoning Board of Appeals, Notice of Public Hearing. Notice is hereby given that a hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Stewart Manor, New York is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Village of Stewart Manor, 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY 11530. The following requests for variances will be heard: The first applicant, Mr. Louis Margro at 66 Fernwood Terrace is proposing to add a 16’ x 7.5’ 2nd floor addition over the existing north side 1 car attached garage at this location. He is seeking a variance from Section: 200-13.: Height and Bulk; Schedule (Side Yard & Aggregate). The variances

sought are: 1) 1 foot in the north side for the 2nd floor addition. 5’ proposed, 6’ required. 2) 3.8 feet for the total aggregate. 14.2 feet proposed, 18 feet is required. The second applicant,Radhames Pineda at 171 Carlton Terrace is proposing to add full 2nd story over the existing 1st floor at this location. He is seeking a variance from Section 200-13.: Height and Bulk; Schedule. (Side yards & aggregate). The variances sought are: 1) 1’ in the North side for the 2 story addition. 6’ required, 5’ proposed. 2) 3.6’ in the South side for the 1 story addition. 10’ required, 6.4’ proposed. 3) 3.6’ for the total aggregate. 15’ required, 11.4’ proposed. The third applicant, Mr. Edward Cameron at 169 Bromleigh Road is proposing to add 1 and 2 story additions with a front porch at this location. He is seeking variances from sections200-13.: Height and Bulk; Schedule. (Rear, front, side yards & aggregate) and 200-43.: Required number of spaces. (Parking). The variances sought are: 1) 1’ in the North side for the 2 story addition. 6’ required, 5’ proposed. 2) 1.4’ in the South side for the 1 story addition. 10’ required, 8.6’ proposed 3) 4.1’ for the total aggregate. 15’ required, 10.9 proposed. 4) 5’ for the front yard average setback for the front covered porch. 24.5’ required, 19.5’ provided. 5) 7’ in the rear yard for the 1 story addition. 25’ required, 18’ proposed.6) 1 off street parking space. 60 feet required, +/- 54 feet proposed. The fourth applicant, Mike Fusco at 104Fernwood Terrace is proposing to add a 17.7’ x 7’ (123.90 sq. ft.) front covered open porch at this location. He is seeking a variance from Section 200-13.: Height and Bulk; Schedule. (front yard averge). The variance sought is: 9.72’ for the front yard average setback for the front covered open porch. 22.32’ required, 12.6’ provided. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by appointment only. At said hearing, all parties and interests will be given an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals

Michael Berger Administrative Assistant

Dated: April 17, 2024

4-17-2024-1T-#247218-NIN/

CITY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City UFSD, Business Office, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud.

REPAIRS 2024-2025

Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday up to the time of the bid opening.

Dana DiCapua Asst. Supt for Business & Finance

Garden City Union Free School District 4-17-2024-1T-#247230-NIN

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City Union Free School District, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud for

“PRINTING AND MAILING OF THE SCHOOL CALENDAR” 2024-2025

Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 am through 4pm Monday – Friday up to the time of the bid opening.

Dana DiCapua Asst. Supt. for Business and Finance

Garden City Union Free School District 4-17-2024-1T-#247231-NIN

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that bids for the following will be received at the Garden City Union Free School District, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at which time and place bids will be opened and read aloud.

“PRINTED FORMS” 2 024-2025

Copies of the specifications and instructions may be obtained at the aforesaid Business Office between the hours of 8:30 am through 4:00 pm Monday – Friday up to the time of the bid opening.

Dana DiCapua Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance

Garden City UFSD 4-17-2024-1T-#247259-NIN/ CITY

CITY MINEOLA

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Nomad Notarized Document Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/29/2024. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 22 Eden Rd, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES, BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST

ADRIAN MOHAMED, JEANA KHUBLALL A/K/A JEANA MOHAMED, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 19, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM premises known as 223 Pershing Parkway, Mineola, NY 11501.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 9, Block 269 and Lot 31 & 32.

Approximate amount of judgment $468,203.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #004204/2013.

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

4-17-10-3; 3-27-2024-4T#246860-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. AILEEN TUPPER, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 8, 2022, 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 May 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 537 Liberty Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im-

provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Williston Park, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 272 and Lot 144. Approximate amount of judgment is $414,006.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614054/2018. 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.

James J. Keefe, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201094-1 5-1, 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247078-NIN/MA

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2016-1, Plaintiff, vs. BEST HAND REAL ESTATE CORP., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2022 and an Order duly entered on July 31, 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 May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 230 Roslyn Road, Mineola, NY 11501. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Mineola, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 9, Block 340 and Lot 75. Approximate amount of judgment is $682,868.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609116/2019. 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.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 190599-1 5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247208-NIN/MA

NEW HYDE PARK

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST CLOTAIRE PIERRE LOUIS, MARGO PIERRE LOUIS A/K/A MARGO PIERRE-LOUIS, JOSE FLORES, JOSE FUENTES, LEDA FUENTES, MARIA FLORES, SUMAN PIDAL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 30, 2016, 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 May 14, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 200 WALDORF AVENUE, ELMONT, NY 11003. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 32, Block 428, Lots 42 to 47. Approximate amount of judgment $698,075.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #003953/2010. 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”. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-209418 80023 5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247018-NIN/NHP

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Trust 2006-OA2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OA2, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Jacqueline Brown; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 6, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 89 Law Street, Valley Stream, NY 11580. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with

the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 489 Lot 243. Approximate amount of judgment $604,401.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610547/2020. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 19, 2024

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

INDEX NO. 606740/2023

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 924 HILLSIDE BOULEVARD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

Section: 8, Block: 15, Lot: 67 & 68

LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE P. SMITH A/K/A CHRISTINE P. CASTELLANO A/K/A CHRISTINE P. NOUZA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; SAMANTHA P. KITE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; TYLER SMITH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. SMITH, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them,

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or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; KATIE MCKEON; KIMBERLY MCKEON; STEPHEN SMITH RUFINE; CORINNE MCKEOWN; WILLIAM MCKEON; LISA SERRANO; ARRAN NOU, “JOHN DOE #8” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last five names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $787,500.00 and interest, recorded on October 30, 2015, in Liber 40790 at Page 658, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 924 HILLSIDE BOULEVARD, NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: April 1st, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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WESTBURY

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF

COMPANY

TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20063 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20063, Plaintiff, vs. DAPHNE BEADLE A/K/A DAPHNE A. BEADLE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 16, 2024, 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 April 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 135 Post Avenue, Unit #6U, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 10, Block 100 and Lot 518U together with an undivided 0.8746 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $404,754.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612994/2018. 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.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2019-C, Plaintiff AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, IRMA FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, MATILDE CORCHADO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, IVONE FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, GISELL FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, JOSUE FLORES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, M.F. (FULL NAME REDACTED AS DEFENDANT IS A MINOR) AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOSE MIGUEL FLORES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 19, 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 April 25, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 205 East Grand Street Westbury, NY 11590 AKA 205 Grand Street, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Westbury, Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 46, Lots 65 164. Approximate amount of judgment $332,220.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607474/2022. 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”. Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee Gross

Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-000594 79792 4-17-10-3; 3-27-2024-4T#246713-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of That Wood Work LLC. Art of Org filed with the SSNY on 8/28/23. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to: 235 Lansdowne Ave, Carle Place, NY 11514. Purpose: Any lawful.

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LEGAL NOTICE

DOCORAM, LLC

Announcement

Notice of formation of DOCORAM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on March 19, 2024. Office located in Nassau. SSNY has been designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of process served to 755 Franklin St Westbury, NY 11590. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR9, Plaintiff, v. EDWIN RIVERA, ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County

Clerk of Nassau County on November 10, 2017, I, Rod E. Kovel, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 13, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY, at 2:00PM the premises described as follows: 115 Butler St Westbury, NY 11590 SBL No.: 10-92-275 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 003397/2015 in the amount of $499,227.27 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff

500 Bausch Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 5-1; 4-24-17-10-2024-4T#247067-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., -againstMONIQUE ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on March 1, 2023, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and MONIQUE

ST CLAIR AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE ST CLAIR, 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, on May 20, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 12 OAKDALE DR A/K/A 12 OAKSDALE DR, WESTBURY, NY 11590; and the following tax map identification: 11-41814.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NEW CASSEL, PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD AND PARTLY IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 009097/ 2015. Lawrence A. Weinreich, 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. 5-8-1; 4-24-17-2024-4T#247171-NIN/WBY

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF OLD WESTBURY NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Village of

Old Westbury, 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York until 10:00 a.m. on 10th day, May 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read by the Village Clerk and the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Old Westbury as soon thereafter as practicable for the purchase of the following:

Approximately 20,000 gallons of 25% caustic soda to various well houses located throughout the Village for a period of one year starting June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

The Proposal and Bid sheets may be seen at or procured from the Village Clerk at the Village Office, 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, New York, on or after 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2024, and not later than 4:00 p.m. on May 9th, 2024.

All bids must be on Village forms of Proposal and Bid Sheets. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid which it deems most favorable to the interest of the Village after all bids have been examined.

Free Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup And Marine Education Expo

Free Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup And Marine Education Expo

Free Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup And Marine Education Expo

Wildlife encounter, marine exhibits, activities, games and great volunteer opportunity for students

Wildlife encounter, marine exhibits, activities, games and great volunteer opportunity for students

Wildlife encounter, marine exhibits, activities, games and great volunteer opportunity for students

TTTown Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto invite residents to participate in an Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 (rain date April 14) at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bay, the day offers volunteers – individuals, families, companies and organizations – an opportunity to give back to the environment by removing litter from the shoreline and below. The Marine Education Expo features environmentalists and marine educators offering information on local wildlife, including encounters with some animal ambassadors, interesting ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to help tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and boat yard tour, and family fun activities. $20,000 grant applications will be available to homeowners and small businesses looking to upgrade their septic system to new clean water systems.

own Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto invite residents to participate in an Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 (rain date April 14) at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bay, the day offers volunteers – individuals, families, companies

back to the environment by removing litter from the shoreline and below. The Marine Education Expo features environmentalists and marine educators offering information on local wildlife, including encounters with some animal ambassadors, interesting ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to help tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and boat yard tour, and family fun activities. $20,000 grant applications will be available to homeowners and small businesses looking to upgrade their septic system to new clean water systems.

own Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto invite residents to participate in an Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 (rain date April 14) at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Bay, the day offers volunteers – individuals, families, companies and organizations – an opportunity to give back to the environment by removing litter from the shoreline and below. The Marine Education Expo features environmentalists and marine educators offering information on local wildlife, including encounters with some animal ambassadors, interesting ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to help tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and boat yard tour, and family fun activities. $20,000 grant applications will be available to homeowners and small businesses looking to upgrade their septic system to new clean water systems.

“This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, giveback to Mother Earth, and have fun while learning more about our local marine life and environment,” said Su-

“This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, giveback to Mother Earth, and

have fun while learning more about our local marine life and environment,” said Su-

“This is a great opportunity to roll up your sleeves, giveback to Mother Earth, and have fun while learning more about our local marine life and environment,” said Su-

pervisor Saladino. “From wildlife encounters to boat restoration and fun activities,

pervisor Saladino. “From wildlife encounters to boat restoration and fun activities,

pervisor Saladino. “From wildlife encounters to boat restoration and fun activities,

this Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo offers a great and free day out for the family. I hope to see you at the Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Expo on April 13th.”

this Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo offers a great and free day out for the family. I hope to see you at the Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Expo on April 13th.”

this Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo offers a great and free day out for the family. I hope to see you at the Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup & Marine Education Expo on April 13th.”

Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launch-

Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Certificates are available upon request for students seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements. In prior years, harbor and beach cleanup events have resulted in 40,000lbs of debris being collected by volunteers and town workers.

the cleanup, which will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Certificates are available upon request for students seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements. In prior years, harbor and beach cleanup events have resulted in 40,000lbs of debris being collected by volunteers and town workers.

Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Certificates are available upon request for students seeking to fulfill volunteer requirements. In prior years, harbor and beach cleanup events have resulted in 40,000lbs of debris being collected by volunteers and town workers.

Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ volunteerform or call the Department of Environmental Resources at 516-677-5943.

Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ volunteerform or call the Department of Environmental Resources at 516-677-5943.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ volunteerform or call the Department of Environmental Resources at 516-677-5943.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Pravato Reminds Residents Second Half School Taxes Due

Pravato Reminds Residents Second Half School Taxes Due

Republican State Senators Unveil Antisemitism Report

Pravato Reminds Residents Second Half School Taxes Due

Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes

Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes

Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes

Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the Second Half of the 2023-2024 School Tax Levy was due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10.

Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the Second Half of the 2023-2024 School Tax Levy was due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10.

Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the Second Half of the 2023-2024 School Tax Levy was due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10.

The New York State Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group unveiled their Antisemitism report and sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities that highlights legislative recommendations that should be a priority in order to address the rise of antisemitism in communities.

“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid.

So, make your payment before May 10 and don’t delay, and you will ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

Letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities to prioritize policies geared to address antisemitism in communities

So, make your payment before May 10 and don’t delay, and you will ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you

So, make your payment before May 10 and don’t delay, and you will ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

The Tax Office is open in both Town

are also outdoor walkup windows, and drop boxes have been installed at both locations for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

are also outdoor walkup windows, and drop boxes have been installed at both locations for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

are also outdoor walkup windows, and drop boxes have been installed at both locations for residents to make payments when the

Residents who prefer to mail in their

“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid.

“New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid.

Last year, the members of the New York State Senate Republican Antisemitism Working Group were tasked with developing recommendations to address the rise in antisemitic incidents in New York. Roundtable events were held in Rockland and Nassau counties involving stakeholders in the community.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board issued a job announcement, seeking applicants for the position of Inspector General. Under local law, the Inspector General oversees all aspects of the Town’s contracting processes. While the position has been vacant for several months, the work of the Inspector General has been performed by the Town Attorney’s Office in partnership with former Supreme Court Judge Angelo Delligatti.

through a link on our Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

• S.7773 (Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick): creates the “Dismantling Student Antisemitism (DSA) Act”. which implements antisemitism awareness and prevention sensitivity training in colleges with threat of loss of funding;

through a link on our Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

through a link on our Town website, www. oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at 516-624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at 516-624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at 516-624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

Town Now Accepting Applicants For Inspector General Position

Town Now Accepting Applicants For Inspector General Position

Town Now Accepting Applicants For Inspector General Position

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board issued a job announcement, seeking applicants for the position of Inspector General. Under local law, the Inspector General oversees all aspects of the Town’s contracting processes. While the position has been vacant for several months, the work of the Inspector General has been performed by the Town Attorney’s Office in partnership with former Supreme Court Judge Angelo Delligatti.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board issued a job announcement, seeking applicants for the position of Inspector General. Under local law, the Inspector General oversees all aspects of the Town’s contracting processes. While the position has been vacant for several months, the work of the Inspector General has been performed by the Town Attorney’s Office in partnership with former Supreme Court Judge Angelo Delligatti.

“In the interest of working to protect my constituents and all Jewish people across New York State, I was proud to join with my colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference to form a working group to address the rise of antisemitism. I am disgusted by the recent increase of antisemitic hatred that we have seen in New York. I very proudly represent a district with a large population of Jewish constituents, and the idea that any citizen should feel threatened on the basis of their deeply held religious beliefs is sickening. Together with the other members of the working group, we have put forth necessary legislation that would ensure that our Jewish brothers and sisters no longer have to live in fear,” stated Senator Patricia

New York State Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group unveiled their Antisemitism report and sent a letter to Governor Hochul and Legislative Majorities. (Photo courtesy New York State

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 9th Senate District.

Under Town law, the Inspector General position is charged with standardizing the town’s purchasing and contract administration; monitoring compliance with all applicable procurement guideline policies, and requirements of federal, state and local laws; providing technical expertise to ensure all contracts, requests for proposals and bid solicitations are posted on the Town’s website, and expanding the Town’s access to municipal and state electronic systems to verify the qualifications and

town’s purchasing and contract administration; monitoring compliance with all applicable procurement guideline policies, and requirements of federal, state and local laws; providing technical expertise to ensure all contracts, requests for proposals and bid solicitations are posted on the Town’s website, and expanding the Town’s access to municipal and state electronic systems to verify the qualifications and

Under Town law, the Inspector General position is charged with standardizing the town’s purchasing and contract administration; monitoring compliance with all applicable procurement guideline policies, and requirements of federal, state and local laws; providing technical expertise to ensure all contracts, requests for proposals and bid solicitations are posted on the Town’s website, and expanding the Town’s access to municipal and state electronic systems to verify the qualifications and

“This report is just the beginning of our attempt to address this hate-crime in meaningful, and thoughtful ways. If this report has proven anything it is that New York must do more to combat antisemitism. We all have a role to play. We must address higher educational institutions weeding out hate speech, the media reporting these crimes and our elected officials, in all levels of government, should put partisanship aside and pass laws to end this crime. It is essential that we do our part. Our fight starts today,” stated Senator Jack Martins, Chair of the Antisemitism Working Group.

With the Senate and Assembly expected to vote on the New York State Budget, the working group is urging the adoption of five priority legislative initiatives in the enacted state budget:

standing of potential contractors. The Inspector General has the authority to review the records of all town departments as he or she may deem to be for the best financial interest of the town, of the accounts, financial methods and financial activities of each department, office or agency of the Town and report to the Supervisor and Town Board the findings therein.

the records of all town departments as he or she may deem to be for the best financial interest of the town, of the accounts, financial methods and financial activities of each department, office or agency of the Town and report to the Supervisor and Town Board the findings therein.

Requirements for the position’s consideration include: a Graduate Degree, Juris Doctorate, MBA, Finance Degree or

standing of potential contractors. The Inspector General has the authority to review the records of all town departments as he or she may deem to be for the best financial interest of the town, of the accounts, financial methods and financial activities of each department, office or agency of the Town and report to the Supervisor and Town Board the findings therein.

• S.8625 (Martins): enacts the “New York State Antisemitism Vandalism Act” which establishes the crime of vandalism of pro-Israel print and provides a class A misdemeanor for any individual who intentionally destroys, damages, removes any banner, poster, flyer or billboard which is located in a public space, where the intent or purpose of such banner, poster, flyer or billboard is to bring awareness for Israeli individuals who have been victims of a crime, or to positively support the country or citizens of Israel; and

comparable degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years’ experience in public or quasi-public sector; and minimum of three years’ experience as a supervisor of high level public or quasi-public sector staff.

Requirements for the position’s consideration include: a Graduate Degree, Juris Doctorate, MBA, Finance Degree or

Requirements for the position’s consideration include: a Graduate Degree, Juris Doctorate, MBA, Finance Degree or

• S.3275 (Griffo): places a definition of antisemitism within the state human rights law; provides that antisemitism that incites, causes or results in any act of violence, or injury to a person, or the damage to or destruction of real or personal property, shall be deemed to constitute a hate crime;

•S.7752 (Weber): prohibits students from receiving TAP if engaging in antisemitic behavior;

comparable degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years’ experience in public or quasi-public sector; and minimum of three years’ experience as a supervisor of high level public or quasi-public sector staff.

• S.8774 (Oberacker): expands the prohibition of harassing conduct involving Nazi symbols

comparable degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years’ experience in public or quasi-public sector; and minimum of three years’ experience as a supervisor of high level public or quasi-public sector staff.

No later than April 26, 2024, applicants may email their résumé to personnel@ oysterbay-ny.gov or mail to Vicki Spinelli, Department of Human Resources, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

No later than April 26, 2024, applicants may email their résumé to personnel@ oysterbay-ny.gov or mail to Vicki Spinelli, Department of Human Resources, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

No later than April 26, 2024, applicants may email their résumé to personnel@ oysterbay-ny.gov or mail to Vicki Spinelli, Department of Human Resources, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

The New York State Senate Republican Conference is committed to restoring public safety and protecting our Jewish brothers and sisters from hateful acts of violence. None of us should be living in fear. No individual should feel threatened or unsafe. These proposals and dedicated funding are imperative steps we can take to ensure the safety of our communities.

—Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

—Submitted by New York State Senate Republicans

Last year’s Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Last year’s Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo.

(Photo by Jennifer Corr)

Last year’s Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup and Marine Education Expo. (Photo by Jennifer Corr)

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BY CORY OLSEN

On April 27th, Gogol Bordello, along with some of the legends of New York Hardcore music such as Madball and Murphy’s Law, will be uniting in Tompkins Square Park to raise funds to help Jesse Malin, longtime friend and “keystone figure” of the New York Hardcore scene. Malin, frontman for the seminal hardcore band Heart Attack as well as D Generation, suffered a rare spinal stroke leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.

For those unfamiliar with Gogol Bordello, the band formed in 1999 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Having emerged from New York’s Punk and Hardcore scene, they’ve brought that drive and energy and blended it with styles from around the globe. With its strong Ukrainian influences, the mix of accordion and violin give the raw sound a strong dose of folk flavor. In over two decades of touring they have amassed a fan base that spans the world.

The uniquely blended sound of Gogol Bordello is due in no small part to the background of frontman and founding member Eugene Hütz, a Ukrainian immigrant. “I arrived in 1990 to New York and then was shipped to Vermont, where my refugee program was, which turned out to be a great, American, artist-spirited town. The mayor was Bernie Sanders at the time, and his wife, Jane Sanders, they established this teen center, which became a home for hundreds of hardcore shows,” Hütz said.

The significance of these shows at the teen center played a key role in Hütz’s future. “I was an immigrant kid with no place to go essentially, and going to the shows with not only American kids, but a large number of kids from Indonesia and Philippines and from Czech Republic, and Poland were also gathering at these shows, you know, all wearing Dr. Martens and flight jackets and tee shirts, it was kind of a sanctuary. People have a misconception that, when you’re an immigrant, you’re part of this immigrant community, and in a way you are, but if you’re an immigrant punk rocker that’s

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very different. Immigrant communities are already kind of on the fringe, but immigrant punk, then you’re on the fringe of the immigrant community too.”

In addition to finding a sanctuary, Hütz began making some of the connections that would shape the future for him and his band. After leaving Vermont, Hütz moved to New York and continued to be heavily involved in the Hardcore scene. By 1999, Gogol Bordello had formed and released their first single. The band has seen an eclectic mix of musicians from around globe and people from the local scene.

One of the most pronounced influences in Gogol Bordello’s music is an eastern European sound. “Even in my early hardcore bands that I was in Vermont, there was an

element of that, and actually, it was a pretty pronounced element, but it became more so. The longer I was away from the homeland the more I think subconsciously I was missing that,” Hütz said.

Rhythms and melodies from around the world can also be heard. “We’re the kind of band that thrives on building bridges, and exploring other cultures. Going to punk and hardcore shows was a kind of adventure. Beside hearing mind-blowing, adventurous music, you also were constantly meeting mind-blowing characters. That kind of open-minded cultural environment helped me to form Gogol Bordello. We’ve had members from all of the continents at this point.”

Given Gogol Bordello’s deep roots and

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Gogol Bordello to play free benefit in Tompkins Square Park

long-term connection with the hardcore scene in New York, it’s not hard to understand their desire to support other members of that community. “The hardcore community has been absolutely instrumental for me and for Gogol Bordello. It made me feel at home here when I first immigrated. This community, this hardcore scene, has that unifying quality, this kind of special kind of force. This is a community of musicians that have that kind of a communal rescue response. So, when one of my favorite front men of all times and a friend, Jimmy G from Murphy’s Law, asked us to play, the answer was of course, yes.”

More information about the Jesse Malin benefit can be found at https://www. sweetrelief.org/jessemalinnyc.html .

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Gogol Bordello is Leo Mintek, Eugene Hütz, Korey Kingston, Pedro Erazo, Gil Alexandre, Sergey Ryabtsev and Erica Mencini.

(Photo by Alison Clarke/Cliqmo)

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