Amityville Herald 10_30_2024

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Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, speaks on a proposed law to give Long Island autonomy in vying for federal infrastructure dollars. He is flanked by elected officials from Nassau and Suffolk County and labor leaders who support the measure.

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

With partisan politics heating up just two weeks before Election Day, Long Island politicians gathered in a bipartisan effort to advocate for increased federal funding for road and infrastructure projects in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

“This is a no-brainer,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “Long Island needs a dedicated Metropolitan Planning Organization to secure our fair share of federal funding. I urge Governor [Kathy] Hochul to back this crucial initiative

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Ghosts, goblins, garage sales in Amityville—oh my! Lawmakers

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Amityville was a whirlwind of whimsy on Saturday, Oct. 19, as all sorts of adorable creatures and characters gathered at the 9/11 Memorial parking lot for the beloved Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade—a tradition that has brought smiles for decades.! Contestants paraded down Broadway to the Amityville School District’s administration building, where the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest were announced.

Among the top contenders were a delightful witch, aka Lily Sarsano, 9; a pink baby shark, aka Madison Nuss, 2;

a charming narwhal, aka Licas Bianco, 9; a spooktacular Frankenstein, aka Mila Ansanelli-Escobedo, 3; and the dashing Jurassic Park crew—Brennan, Bradley, and Brian Ahl, ages 7, 5, and 1. They snagged the prizes, but every participant was a winner, basking in the joy of community as neighbors and friends came together to celebrate. The Amityville Police Department, which sponsored the event, also spread cheer by handing out treats to all ages.

“It’s always so much fun; we wouldn’t miss it!” exclaimed Juan Leon of Amityville, who attended with his costume-clad family.

Officer Paul Schmidt, who once participated as a child, now oversees the event and expressed his gratitude for

being part of such a cherished tradition.

“It’s always a great event. The weather was beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. We’re already planning for next year,” he said.

But the fun didn’t stop there.

The BVCA’s farmers market was bustling, and the First United Methodist Church on Broadway hosted a fall fair, featuring vendors with fresh fruits, vegetables, pickles, baked goods, handcrafted items, and more.

For those eager to explore even further, a village-wide garage sale brought out

more than 90 families selling their treasures across the map. Streets were clogged with walkers, bikers and drivers trying to navigate to the many items laid out on lawns.

Enzo Cicotelli, a delighted garage sale-goer, said he struck gold with his first find: a vintage dungaree jacket. “I feel really lucky; it fits me perfectly!” he

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Dems and GOP come together to fight for more federal funding

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and call on our state’s Long Island delegation to unite across party lines to make it happen.”

During a press conference last week at the Long Island Welcome Center on the LIE in Dix Hills, Schaffer stressed that Nassau and Suffolk counties need an independent MPO to effectively tackle traffic congestion, expand public transit, and improve roadways, fostering real progress for communities and the economy.

“This is not a Republican or a Democratic issue, it is a state and federal issue,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “It is about government, labor, business, and people—everyone, regardless of party.”

As the sound of traffic provided an apt backdrop, he added, “It is about coming together.”

The gathering aimed to support a New York State bill sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Stern and Senator Monica Martinez that would enable Long Island to apply directly for federal transportation funds. Currently, the two counties get their infrastructure funding through the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, which includes Long Island,

New York City, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The proposed legislation would establish a separate Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Long Island to better address its specific infrastructure needs, officials said.

Long Island lawmakers recognized the need for this autonomy several years ago, when federal funding allocations revealed a stark disparity: Long Island was initially slated to receive 23 percent of the federal funding allocated to New York but saw that figure drop to just 1 percent in the current package—approximately $300 million. Officials noted that nearly all of

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this funding is earmarked for renovations of electric signs and road repairs, leaving little for new projects or significant expansions.

Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, outlined some of the critical road projects needing attention, including the Oakdale merge, the Meadowbrook Parkway and Southern State Parkway intersection, the expansion of Sagtikos Parkway to four lanes, and work on the Southern State Parkway, which Herbst referred to as “blood alley.”

“How many more tragedies do we have to have along that roadway before we address those issues and others?” he asked.

“This is not an adversarial issue, and

we are not asking for a divorce,” Herbst added, emphasizing the importance of an independent voice for Long Island in securing federal funding.

“Long Island is a place unlike any other, and with that distinction comes the reality that we have unique needs,” said Martinez. “Our infrastructure and transportation systems must be as bold and resilient as the people who call this region home.”

Adam Levine, executive director of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, acknowledged the desire of Long Island officials to secure every available federal dollar and said the council recognized the bureaucratic challenges they face.

Creatures and characters delight at Amityville’s

Ragamuffin Parade

said beaming, giving a thumbs-up for the camera.

The residents who participated said they appreciated the event, because it allowed them to declutter without the usual fees associated with garage sales. This was the village’s inaugural sponsored garage sale, and officials are hopeful for a repeat next year.

“This is wonderful because everyone participates, and people are all around the village following the map of

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locations posted,” said Christine Massei of 133 Homestead Avenue.

“This is the first house we’ve hit,” added Wendy Ronback, who was out and about with her daughter, TerryLynn Bayon, both from Amityville. For some, the day was tinged with nostalgia. Carolyn Reinhard, a resident at 118 Cedar Street since 1958, noted that the items on her table held many cherished memories. “Some of it is hard to sell and give away,” she said.

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Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer at press conference

The Leon family of Amityville.

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Caught in the click: TikTok faces legal fallout over child safety concerns on social media

By CAROLYN JAMES

A federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, COPPA. The suit, filed by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission in August 2024, subjects the company to a court order requiring it to implement specific measures to comply with COPPA.

cjames@liherald.com counts and requested that the company delete the information, TikTok frequently failed to honor those requests.

In October 2024, TikTok faced another lawsuit filed by a bipartisan coalition, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta. This suit claims that TikTok harms children’s mental health.

According to the lawsuit, TikTok allowed children to create standard accounts, enabling them to create, view, and share short videos and messages with adults and others on the platform. “The defendants collected and retained a wide variety of personal information from these children without notifying or obtaining consent from their parents. Even for accounts created in ‘Kids Mode,’ a pared-down version of TikTok intended for users under 13, the defendants unlawfully collected and retained children’s email addresses and other personal information,” the suit alleges.

The lawsuit also states that when parents discovered their children’s ac-

“Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok,” James said. “TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true. In New York and across the country, young people have died or been injured doing dangerous TikTok challenges, and many more are feeling sad, anxious, and depressed due to TikTok’s addictive features. Today, we are suing TikTok to protect young people and help combat the nationwide youth mental health crisis. Kids and families across the country are desperate for help, and we are doing everything in our power to protect them.”

In 2021, educators raised additional concerns about TikTok’s “devious licks”

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other local fire and law enforcement agencies: THEFTS

Copiague: Suffolk Police charged Michal Zbierski, 52, of Deauville Parkway, Lindenhurst, with shoplifting at Stop & Shop supermarket on Sunrise Highway, Copiague on Oct. 18. He was issued a field appearance ticket for a court appearance at a later date.

Amityville: Someone broke into a vehicle that was parked on County Line Road on Oct. 18 and stole vitamins, a laptop and air pods. The theft was reported at 7:26 a.m.

REPORT OF SHOTS FIRED

Amityville: Amityville Police responded to Sprague Avenue after receiving a call from Suffolk County reporting that a resident said they heard the sound of gunfire on that street at approximately 7:50 p.m. Oct. 11. When police arrived, all appeared quiet, they reported. However, when leaving the area, they heard a vehicle backfire.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Amityville: A resident of Grand Avenue told police that someone entered his property and turned an American flag that was on a flagpole in front of

his home upside down. Police documented the incident, which occurred Oct. 10.

SCAM

Amityville: A resident told police that she was on Facebook Marketplace and made a downpayment through Apple Pay to Ben’s Party Rental for a mechanical bull for an event she was having. She attempted to confirm the order several times with no success and was eventually blocked online by the company. Efforts to be reimbursed by Apple Pay and her bank were not successful, she told police on October 10.

OTHER ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Joe I. Hrzich, of 37 Topper La., Levittown; Larry D. Britt of 68 Muncy Ave., West Babylon; Thomas P. DiBuduo of 36 Park Ave., Massapequa; Jonathan Guillen Diaz, 29 Pioxi St. Copiague; Thomas Mancuso, 51 Broadway, Amityville; Peter Doscher Bruno, 29 Pecan St., Lindenhurst. Petit Larceny: Nehemiah Henderson, 38 Cedar Rd., Amityville; Frederick E. Kropp, 65 Centre Ave., Bellmore; Wesley C. Jones, 65 Canal Rd., Mt. Sinai; John Dixon, 61 Granny St., Medford; Marisa Toic, 67 Wilson Ave., Amityville; Michael A. Wheatley, 30 Trebor Rd., Massapequa; Maurice St. Aubyn Walker, 39 Gates Ave., Brooklyn

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

and educators say adults can help

using technology by showing them how to be discriminatory and

trend, which was linked to incidents of vandalism and even physical attacks on school personnel. One theme encouraged students to “smack a staff member on the backside” or “kiss a friend’s girlfriend in school,” clearly designed to disrupt or incite violence in school settings. Although TikTok banned the “devious licks’” hashtag weeks after it emerged, similar trends have proliferated across multiple platforms since then.

“When we look at the youth mental health crisis and the revenue machine TikTok has created, fueled by the time and attention of our young people, it’s devastatingly obvious: our children and teens never stood a chance against these social media behemoths,” Bonta said. “TikTok must be held accountable for the harms it has caused by taking away the time—and childhoods—of American children.”

A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that 41 percent of teens with the highest social media usage rate their overall mental health as poor or very poor, compared to 23 percent of those with the lowest usage. Additionally, 10 percent of the highest users expressed suicidal intent or self-harm in the past year, compared to 5 percent of the lowest users, and 17 percent of the highest users reported poor body image, compared to 6 percent of the lowest users. Therefore, monitoring and limiting access is critical.

“There is no question that young people today are under constant pressure to be online and connected,” said Jennifer Lopez, director of pupil personnel services at the Amityville School District. “Whenever I tell my own children to get off the phone, it feels like a punishment,

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and they go through withdrawals. But then they seem to relax and have permission to be kids again.”

Lopez, who also teaches at the college level, emphasized the need for parents and educators to stay ahead of technology, which often seems impossible.

“We cannot ignore technology; we have to stay one step ahead of it and teach young people how to use it,” she said. “They must learn to critically analyze information and use it to their advantage without letting it replace reasoning.”

Zhang Yiming, the architect of TikTok, graduated from Nankai University in 2005 with a degree in software engineering. TikTok was introduced to a global audience in 2012 and is banned in mainland China, as well as in many

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Psychologists

young people

healthy habits

critical.

Studies show that excessive use of technology by young people leads to stress and psychological disorders.

Celebrating Hispanic culture at Northeast Elementary School

Students and teachers at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville recently celebrated Hispanic

The school’s gymnasium was decorated with posters recognizing all the different countries that encompasss the Amityville School District community.

Parents shared a variety of food from their native countries and guests enjoyed music from school staff, a DJ and performances from Northeast’s students that included cultural dances from Panama.

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District

AMITYVILLE STORIES OF WWII:

The

men and women who served

By John F. Byrne

On Veterans Day, we celebrate the men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces in times of war and peace, from our War of Independence to the War on Terror. We especially remember those of our families and those of our community who offered themselves in service to our nation. There have been many people from our community who have served, from the earliest days of our country up through the present. Men and women from the greater Amityville area have fought, and indeed died, in many of our country’s great conflicts, such as the Civil War, the First World War, and Vietnam. Perhaps the greatest conflict in which residents of Amityville served was World War II. Certainly, this war saw the greatest share of men and women in service: at the time of D-Day (June 6, 1944), the Amityville Record reported that 619 men and women from the village were then in service. Even more served if the community’s unincorporated portions are considered. These hundreds of men and women of our community risked their lives in order to defeat tyranny and protect the place of our country’s democratic system in the world. Few of these men and women still remain with us, and those who do are very advanced in years. It is therefore particularly appropriate that we remember the service of our World War II veterans at this time of year.

To this end, the Amityville Herald- Record, in conjunction with the Amityville Historical Society, will be presenting a series of articles that touch on some individual stories of the Amityville community in the World War II era. The stories of some of our veterans, such as William T. Lauder and Nancy LeftenantColon, are fairly well-known. However, there are plenty of stories that are less well-known. In the coming weeks we will be highlighting some of these stories. In the pages of this paper, you will learn the stories of:

• A Copiague naval officer who was given up for dead;

• A family of Jewish refugees whose sons served in the Army;

• One Amityville woman’s adventures as an Army nurse;

• One Amityville pilot’s decision which saved lives;

• A former Amityville man whose mer-

John F. Byrne

chant ship was sunk;

• One Amityville Marine’s efforts to fight racial discrimination;

• And the involvement of two Amityville men in the secret war of special operations.

These stories represent a sampling of what has been uncovered about the Amityville area and World War II. The research for these articles was conducted in conjunction with the Amityville Historical Society.

]The Historical Society represents an important resources in the preservation and spread of this historical memory. The Society’s archives and collections contain much material on Amityville’s military involvement, in World War II and other wars.

Now through the end of November, some of this material will be on display at the Society’s Lauder Museum, including veterans’ photographs and an exhibit on Amityville and D-Day on the Homefront and the Battlefront. These displays can be viewed during the museum’s operating hours (2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays) or by appointment.

The writer is a docent at the Amityville Historical Society’s Lauder Museum, and was recently elected as a Trustee of the Society for the Class of 2027, taking effect in January 2025. A graduate of Fordham University, he is a NYS Certified social studies teacher currently employed as a permanent substitute at Copiague Public Schools.

Learn Latin dancing at Amityville Library now

through December

Amityville Public Library will be hosting Latin Mix Dance classes on November 2, 9, 16, 30 and December 7 and 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you have ever wanted to learn Latin dancing in a supportive environment, this course is for you. The classes will cover Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha Cha. The course will also cover styling, timing and musi -

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To register, the fee is $10 check, cash or money order, and can be made payable to the Amityville Public Library or be brought to the Circulation Desk in the library.

The Amityville Public Library is located at 19 John St., Amityville.

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Amityville cheer program is thriving

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

As the Amityville varsity cheerleading team gears up for a chance to qualify for the the Empire Regional competition on Dec. 15, excitement and determination fill the gym and sideline.

Under the leadership of Meredith Cohen, in her second year as coach of the squad, the girls are poised to showcase their growth and spirit as they aim for a chance to qualify for nationals.

The squad has made remarkable strides in a relatively short time, earning a commendable second place in Class B during their previous competition. With a commitment to developing their skills and embracing a new style, Cohen aims to inspire her team to enjoy the routine and thrive under pressure.

“I want the girls to feel the excitement and fun that comes with cheerleading,” she explains. “We’re building a culture that values hard work and enjoyment.”

Leading the team are junior Sage Stephens, the regular captain, and senior Melody Cauley, the game-day captain. Both bring unique strengths to the squad. “Sage’s natural enthusiasm and leadership abilities motivate her teammates, while Melody’s focus and experience help keep the team grounded during competitions,” said Cohen. “Together, they create a strong dynamic that fosters teamwork.”

This year, the summer camp proved to be a turning point for the squad. Four girls — Ada Fanning-Holmes, a sophomore, and Marianna Caicedo, a freshman—qualified for All-American honors, a significant achievement that inspired the entire team. “Seeing our girls achieve this recognition shows how dedicated they are and how much potential we have,” Cohen said. “It’s a testament to their hard work and passion for cheerleading.”

Amityville does face unique challenges. Compared to other Long Island teams that have been established for years, Amityville’s program is relatively new, meaning many girls are just beginning their cheerleading journeys. While some teams have athletes who have been training since childhood, Amityville’s squad has made impressive progress in a short time, thanks

HERALD SPORTS Panthers aiming for L.I. crown

in large part to the addition of a JV team.

“We’re continuing to build a bigger program and get these girls starting at a younger age,” said Cohen. “I’m certain that this will only help us in the long term.”

To further strengthen the community and inspire future cheerleaders, the varsity hosts youth clinics and intramurals. “We want to create a pathway for younger girls to get involved in cheerleading,” said Cohen. “By sharing our love for the sport, we can build a stronger program for the future.”

As the season goes along, the squad is laser-focused on perfecting its routines for each competition. Cohen emphasizes the importance of supporting one another and maintaining a positive mindset. “Regardless of the outcome, I want these girls to remember how far they’ve come and the friendships they’ve built,” she said.

As they prepare to take the mat hoping to qualify for nationals, these young ladies not only represent their school but also the spirit of growth and empowerment within their community. Their journey is just beginning, and the future looks bright for this passionate group.

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Babylon’s girls’ soccer team concluded its regular season with a 6-0 Senior Day win over Copiague to finish with an 8-6-1 overall record while going 6-6 in league play.

The win over Copiague was the Panthers’ most dominant performance of the season. “This was a perfect way to celebrate the eleven senior players who were playing their last home match,” said coach Stuart Love.

All of the seniors started and ended the game on the field together, which was fitting, given how much time they have spent playing together over the years. The group all came through the Babylon Soccer Club and had many years of success as a club team.

The all-senior starting lineup featured Chelsea Gersbeck, Riley Altman, Hazel Bivona, Grace Flynn, Sarah Klienitzke, Olivia Muller (goalkeeper), Talulah Bishop, Ashley Nam, Shayden Kenedy, Grace Varley and Emily Love.

The highlight moment of the match was a first career varsity goal from defender Bishop, much to the delight of her teammates, she drove the ball into the net to seal the win and take the game out of reach. Varley also recorded a hat-trick to take her season total to a team high of 13 goals. “Grace has been so good for us,” said Love. “It’s been nothing but phenomenal to see her take that next step as a leader both on and off the field.”

Next up for the Panthers is the postseason. The younger players on the roster who will look to have a big impact in the playoff games are juniors Delaney Busch, Lexi Casale and Lily Krollage, sophomores Emma Muccioli and Gianna Durler (goalkeeper) and freshman Julia Wider, who is the team’s second-highest scorer with 8 goals on the season.

“Julia has developed into such an excellent player for us,” Love said of Wider. “This has really turned into a big breakout season for her and we couldn’t be more proud.”

As for the rest of the underclassmen, Love understands their importance to this group. “We have gotten great contri-

butions from everyone this season,” he said. “I’m excited to see what our younger players can do this postseason.”

Babylon has already been named Suffolk County Champions and looks forward to the Long Island Class B Championship Game on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Farmingdale State College against the Nassau County winner.

“There are some very good Class B teams in Nassau County this season so whoever we play will be a big challenge,” said Love. “Our team has been tested all season, playing in the Suffolk County Class A Division against some top opponents.

“Our players cannot wait for this opportunity,” he added. ‘They are ready to bring a strong performance when the time comes and I believe that they will.”

The winner of the LIC will advance to the New York State Final Four in Cortland the following weekend.

Photo courtesy of Kara Keenan Seniors Melody Cauley, left, and Jayda Campbell are vital parts to Amityville’s successful competitive cheer program.

Tony Belissimo/Herald Babylon will play a yet-to-be determined opponent from Nassau County for the L.I. Class B title Nov. 10.

Copiague Builders Club shows crafty side

Copiague Middle School Builders Club members have been busy this October, working to give back to their community. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the students collected donations from local businesses. The club raised $1,912 to be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser. The Builders Club also showed off their crafting skills, creating one-ofa-kind Halloween costumes to be donated to the neonatal intensive care unit at Stony Brook University Hospital. The idea is to bring smiles to families who are facing their first Halloween in the hospital

Amityville celebrates National School Board Recognition Month

The Amityville School District celebrated National School Board Recognition Month at its monthly meeting on Oct. 23.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert commended each board member for their efforts in the Amityville school community.

“These individuals volunteer their time and expertise to guide our district helping to shape the future of our student scholars and our schools,” Dr. Talbert said. “We deeply appreciate all the time and effort they put in, often behind the scenes, to ensure that our schools continue to thrive.”

Dr. Talbert recognized each board member with her certificate of appreciation and a certificate from Western Suffolk BOCES for their ongoing support of public education and for their dedication to children. Additionally, students from Northwest Elementary School crafted their own thank-you cards to celebrate each board trustee.

The district would like to thank all of the board members for their dedication to the community.

Photo courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

Shown in photo, left to right are Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Trustees Christopher Nehring, Leslie Kretz, Caroline Fanning, Wendy Canestro, Megan Messman and Carol Seehof and School Board President Lisa Johnson.

Photos Courtesy/Copiague School District

Be prepared: An app that lets you report and track power outages.

Power outages are a reality, especially during a storm or other weather events. One of the most frustrating issues can be not knowing when power will be restored.

The good news is that, for PSEG Long Island customers, a power outage doesn’t have to leave you completely in the dark. That’s because the Long Island company created a free Outage Tracker, accessible from any smartphone or mobile-enabled device on our mobile app.

PSEG Long Island used customer feedback from J.D. Power surveys, research, and focus groups to help them design the app.

“Our intention is to reduce the stress and anxiety of an outage by enabling customers to closely track the progress of their restoration, all within the free, convenient PSEG Long Island mobile app,” says Larry Torres, Sr. Director, Emergency Preparedness and Logistics.

It’s as easy to use as it is to download. And once it’s installed on your device, if you have a power outage, you have access to report outages and track updates.

As PSEG Long Island begins the restoration process, you receive notifications on the Outage Tracker. These show everything from confirmation that your outage report was received, to damage assessments, to repair alerts and an estimate of when power will be restored.

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The PSEG Long Island Outage Tracker provides customers with:

Accessibility: Even if someone loses power, they can access the Outage Tracker on their mobile device as long as they have cell service. However, they need to download it before an event to ensure they’re prepared.

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We live in a world where we have more information at our fingertips than ever before. It just follows that having some control and knowledge about power outages is critical to our peace of mind and ability to plan, be heard, and feel safe. So be prepared, and learn more about the free PSEG Long Island mobile app at psegliny.com/app.

Photo by Tony Lopez.

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HERALD NEIGHBORS

Ghosts, goblins and garage sales in Amityville, oh my!

Ashleigh, CJ, Brooke, Emma and Parker, local heroes at parade.

Winners pose for a photo with the Amityville Police who sponsored the event.

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Leo Rayzak of Doble Farm, Deer Park, showing off some of the farm’s bright, fresh fruits and vegetables at the CUMC Fair.

Bruce, Leslie and Riley Mangles with doggie, Cody.

Wendy Ronback and TerryLynn Bayon out doing some garage ‘sailing’ in Amityville.

Everyone got dressed up for the Ragamuffin parade in Amityville.

Copiague Chamber invites sponsors for Hometown Holiday Magic

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic, and is inviting everyone to join in the fun of making Copiague shine this holiday season by sponsoring a holiday tree at Gateway Park.

The Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sun., Dec. 8. The parade will start at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be at 6 p.m. Decorate your tree and your business logo will be celebrated throughout the

Copiague Library movie night

Enjoy and afternoon of movie and pizza at Copiague Memorial Library, Saturday, Nov. 9, 3-5 p.m. See 2024 action caper “The Ministry o f Ungentlemanly Warfare.” Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, the actioncomedy, starring Henry Cavill, tells the story of the

first-ever special f orces organization formed during World War II by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchil. and a small group of military offici Pizza will be provided. Registration required. To register, visit c opiague.librarycalendar.com/ event. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony in Amityville Village

On Monday,, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. residents are invited to join the Amityville community at the Village Triangle, Broadway and Park Avenue. for a Village Veterans Day remembrance service honoring the bravery and contributions of the Veterans of the Armed Services.

The bells of St. Mary’s Church will ring in commemoration at 11 a.m., as bells ring around the world. For more information, call the Village at (631) 264-6000.

season from November 30 to December 1. Sign-up now as there are a limited number of trees available. The cost is $100. The Chamber will provide the tree and lights and you provide the decorations. Please, no glass. Decorations are to be re-

moved January 11.

Make checks payable to: Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726, and include your name, business, phone number and email address.

Powell Funeral Home Inc.

(Route 110, Just North of Merrick Road, In the Heart of the Historical District) Tel: 631-691-0172

Handicapped Accessible Pre-Need Information Available

ST. PAUL’S

LUTHERAN CHURCH

147 Park Ave., Amityville Office Tel. 631-264-0763

Rev. Thomas W. Cusanelli

WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m.

Accessible to the Physically Challenged “The Friendly Church” www.stpaulsamityville.com

631-264-0152

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

175 Broadway, Amityville 631-264-0004

Fr. Randolph Jon Geminder, Rector www.facebook.com/ StMarysAmityville Sunday: Matins 7:30 am Low Mass: 8:00 am Sung Mass 10:00 am (With Nursery & Church School)

SIMPSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

30 Locust Ave., Amityville 631-789-2569

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L.I. schools threatened by Project 2025

By JENNA ZAZA & LORI SAXENA Special to the Herald

Project 2025’s agenda to restructure the government extends beyond the Fed and into education, proposing to completely eliminate the Department of Education. This is a contentious move that could have profound repercussions for public education on Long Island.

The DOE plays a significant role in supporting local education by providing funding to high-poverty schools and increasing programs designed to protect and serve vulnerable students, such as those with disabilities or in the LGBTQ+ community.

Eliminating the department means drastically reducing federal funding streams and eventually phasing out Title I, a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with a high percentage of low-income students, according to a Chalkbeat report. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization focused on education issues.

Title I aims to ensure all children, regardless of socio-economic status, meet state academic standards by funding programs like after-school tutoring and teacher development. Schools can operate schoolwide improvement initiatives if they meet certain thresholds of low-income students.

“When you eliminate funding, the things that get cut are teacher salaries, teachers get laid off, class sizes get bigger, and you have less counseling services, less paraprofessional services ... all of that is eliminated when you don’t have Title I funding,” Jillian Gaeta, co-founder of the organization Roots to Revolution and a New York City public school teacher, said.

Nearly half of Suffolk County’s total public school enrollment is economically disadvantaged students at 44 percent, in Nassau County it is 32 percent, according to the State Education Department. Districts such as Huntington, Central Islip and Brentwood 63 percent, 66 and 88, of the students are from low-income households, respectively, according to state statistics.

Project 2025 also proposes to reduce eligibility for federally funded meal programs.

Funding impact

The potential rollback of programs like the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program under Project 2025 could exacerbate the lack of access to food on Long Island. In recent years, the number of food-insecure individuals on the island has surged, increasing by 58.3 percent since 2021, with an estimated 65,000 children affected, according to a Long Island Cares report.

Over 60 percent of students in lower-income districts like Brentwood and Hempstead qualify for free lunch and breakfast, indicating a substantial reliance on federal aid programs, according to Meals Count data. Meanwhile, wealthier districts like Jericho and Great Neck in Nassau County, where less than 10 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, would be less affected by federal cuts, according to state data.

“In the schools that I’ve worked in, 80 percent of students were receiving free and reduced lunch,” Gaeta said. “If you take away that ability, you now have 80 percent of your kids hungry. You can’t educate those kids; they’re struggling because all they’re focusing on is how their bellies aren’t full.”

Long Island is also seeing a surge in school lunch debt, according to a Healthy School Meals for All report. The Lindenhurst school district reported nearly $50,000 in unpaid school lunch fees and South Huntington said meal debt doubled from $20,000 after the pandemic. Wealthy districts often benefit from higher property tax revenues, which can be used to supplement educational programs. Low-income districts typically struggle with limited funding and resources, making it challenging to provide basic services, let alone additional support for meal programs.

But it’s not just lunch — early childhood education

A portion of Project 2025 aims to roll back progress made on programs and laws that are designed to protect and serve vulnerable people such as the LGBTQ community.

programs are also on the chopping block under Project 2025.

Whither Head Start?

Head Start is a federal initiative that promotes school readiness for young children from low-income families. It serves children aged 3 to 5, focusing on cognitive, social, and emotional development alongside health screenings and nutritious meals. The program is critical in preparing disadvantaged children for elementary school and fostering long-term academic success.

“Early education programs ... are foundational for a child’s ability to thrive in school, and also for their economic security, that they are able to read and write and develop those skills at an early age,” Gaeta said.

In Nassau County, the availability of Head Start programs is concentrated in districts with higher rates of low-income families. Out of eight Head Start locations, many are in areas with higher child poverty rates.

The Head Start programs in Hempstead, Freeport and Roosevelt illustrate this trend. Hempstead, with a child poverty rate of nearly 21 percent, and Roosevelt, where nearly 17 percent of children live in poverty, highlights communities that heavily rely on these educational resources. Freeport, with around 14 percent of children living in poverty, further emphasizes the critical need for support in these districts. The figures are based on Census Bureau data.

Child poverty rates in Westbury (14 percent), Lawrence (10 percent), and Long Beach (6 percent) demonstrate a varied landscape where families may still benefit from Head Start programs, although the urgency may differ.

More affluent districts like Garden City, Syosset, and East Williston, which report child poverty rates of less than 5 percent, do not have any Head Start locations. Wealthier families often have access to private preschools and other early childhood programs.

Title IX fallout

Another proposal of Project 2025 includes a rollback of Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including sports.

“Title IX, which allows girls to play sports and opens up opportunities for young girls, is also supported and protected by the federal government,” Gaeta said. “So if you eliminate the Federal Department of Education, you’re eliminating all those benefits that our kids need to have successful schools.”

Rolling back Title IX could also disproportionately

impact non-binary and transgender students as the project aims to “define ‘sex’ under Title IX to mean only biological sex.”

“Long Island is already seeing pieces of Project 2025 being enacted,” Kiana Abbady, board chair of Long Island Progressive Coalition, said. “[Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman] already passed a transban, where individuals cannot play sports if they identify as transgender.”

In Nassau County 10 school districts — Island Park, Jericho, Lawrence, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Oyster Bay and Port Washington — are set to lose funding, based on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025 executive budget.

“If any parts of Project 2025 are enacted, we will see large swaths of Long Island’s communities, predominantly black and brown, predominantly working class, lose significant funding for public schools,” Abbady said. “We already see that. ”

Extracurricular activities, such as sports, are typically the first to be cut when schools experience dips in funding, and this could have adverse effects on students. Research indicates that participation in sports is linked to numerous benefits for both girls and transgender youth, including improved academic performance, higher self-esteem, and greater overall well-being.

In underfunded districts, girls often have 1.3 million fewer opportunities than boys to engage in athletic programs, according to the National Women’s Law Center. Exclusionary policies for trans youth like Nassau County’s Legislature and Project 2025 Title IX reforms could exacerbate rates of depression, school absenteeism and suicide in trans students, which are already significantly higher than for cis-gender students.

Without the federal enforcement of Title IX and adequate funding, the gap in opportunities between wellfunded and underfunded schools could widen, leaving many girls and LGBTQ youth without access to the necessary resources for their athletic and educational advancement.

Gaeta said this is ultimately the goal of Project 2025.

“It is designed to benefit wealthy, wealthy white men,” she said. “All of the projects, all the policies in Project 2025, will hurt low-income families, will hurt middle-class families, will hurt women and girls, will hurt LGBTQ families, will hurt people of color. It is designed that way.”

Jenna Zaza and Lori Saxena are reporters with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.

Courtesy George Giokas

Compassion in action brings handcrafted blankets to homeless pets

To paraphrase Three Dog Night— ”Tie” a Little Tenderness.

This tenderness came from residents at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home in West Islip who tied the fringed edges of fleece fabric to make hundreds of beautiful, comfortable blankets as gifts to homeless dogs and cats at shelters all over Long Island.

The tag on each completed blanket (directed to the homeless pet) will tug at your heartstrings. Each tag says:

“Handmade for You - We tied these two pieces together as a symbol that you, the angel with four paws, will soon be together with your forever family. Much love. the residents at Our Lady of Consolation N. H.”

These fringe-tied blankets are a popular pet project with teen library groups and Scout troops because no sewing is involved.

Two weeks ago, two boxes of these lovely blankets were quietly left on the bench as you enter Last Hope in Wantagh. Pat, a cat volunteer, opened a box before putting them away, and discovered the notes attached to each blanket. She also saw writing on the boxes, explaining that Consolation residents made the blankets in two sizes; cat/ tiny dog and medium-size dog.

She called me to make sure I knew about the blankets before they were hidden away. Pat read a tag to me. I got goosebumps when I realized the impact of the message the symbolism of tying the fringe knots paired with tying orphan pets to their forever families. I asked her to send me photos of the blankets and a close-up of the tag.

The next week, I called Consolation and spoke to Christine Centrone, their director of Therapeutic Recreation. She explained the blankets had been a huge group project on September 11th which is also the National Day of Service.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

JOANNE ANDERSON

Never had Last Hope received any handmade crafts from a nursing home, and never such a poignant tag on any craft for our pets. Finished blankets were separated to be delivered to various animal shelters and rescues. Last Hope has at least thirty, which shows the residents and staff were remarkably busy.

Last Hope’s blankets will become GO HOME gifts for our adopted cats, kittens, puppies, small and medium size dogs. We hope the new owners will remove the tags to save them as mementos of their pet’s first “Gotcha Day.”

She said Kristy Duran, CTRS, ATR, who arranged the project would call me to give more details, and photos of residents working on the blankets. The creative wording of the tags was Kristy’s brainstorm. It was also great to learn we did have permission to use the photos of residents at Consolation in the newspaper.

Back to Consolation on Sept. 11, 2024: Between 40-50 Consolation female and male residents, many in wheelchairs, some with memory impairment, took over their auditorium. They worked together at tables to tie knots, create the blankets, and add the beautiful tags.

Our Lady of Consolation has a special place in my heart because my mother, who passed 17 years ago, spent several months there after a hospital stay. Her Alzheimer’s had already progressed. She would have loved to participate in an activity making blankets for pups and kittens because she had been adept at crafts- crocheting, knitting, macrame, caning chairs and more. The facility allowed me to bring my late Afghan Hound Halle to visit her, and then make the rounds stopping to greet other residents. I accompanied a friend to the auditorium when her parrots visited and conversed with the residents, years before my mom’s stay.

On another level, it is so refreshing to learn of a community service project done by seniors in nursing homes. Typically, service projects are done FOR them - not BY them.

These seniors represent a large group of elderly people coming together with their combined decades of talent and expertise. Their life skills are often overlooked since many residents are viewed as helpless now due to their advanced age.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

• Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-3012.

• Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Michele Camilleri at (631) 598-1700 or email amityvillerotaryclub@gmail. com

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631)-789-2569

• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631)-464-4899.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631)-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com

•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631)-464-4899.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631)-789-2569

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

Instead, at Consolation during the National Day of Service, these seniors, who are away from home, worked together to bring comfort to helpless pets who need hope and a home. How touching! Thank You, residents, and recreation staff at Our Lady of Consolation!

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631)-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631)-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

A close-up of the poignant tag on each fringe-tied blanket.

Men at Our Lady of Consolation participated in the pet blanket project too.

GENERAL ELECTION Candidates

Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment

This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. It also protects against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy.

A “YES” vote puts these protections in the New York State Constitution.

A “NO” vote leaves these protections out of the State Constitution.

Enmienda para Proteger Contra el Trato Desigual

Esta propuesta protegería contra el trato desigual basado en la etnicidad, el origen nacional, la edad, la discapacidad y el sexo, incluida la orientación sexual, la identidad de género y el embarazo. También protege contra el trato desigual basado en la salud y la autonomía reproductiva.

Un voto “SÍ” coloca estas protecciones en la Constitución del Estado de Nueva York. Un voto “NO” deja estas protecciones fuera de la Constitución del Estado.

Democratic Electors

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Kamala D. Harris (For President)

Republican Electors

Tim Walz (For Vice President)

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Donald J. Trump (For President)

JD Vance (For Vice President)

Representative in Congress District 2

Representante en el Congreso Distrito 2

Rob Lubin (D,WF)

United States Senator

Senador Estatal, Distrito

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D,WF)

Diane Sare (L)

R. Garbarino (R,C)

Michael D. Sapraicone (R,C)

State Senador Estatal, Monica

Member

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ELECTIon’24

Senator District 4

Estatal, Distrito 4

Monica R. Martinez (D)

Vote for One (1)

Teresa J. Bryant (R,C)

Senator District 8

Estatal, Distrito 8

Francis R. Dolan (D)

Alexis Weik (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 9

Vote for One (1)

de la Asamblea Distrito 9 Vote for One (1)

Steven J. DellaVecchia (D) Michael A. Durso (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 11

de la Asamblea Distrito 11

Kwani B. O’Pharrow (D)

Vote for One (1)

Joseph R. Cardinale (R,C)

Justice of the Supreme Court

Corte Suprema (Vote for up to Eight) (8)

F. Matthews, Jr. (D,R,C)

Roth (D,R,C)

Deanna D. Panico (D,R,C)

Terence P. Murphy (D,R,C)

Alfred C. Graf (D,R,C)

Paul E. Hennings (D,R,C)

Paul M. Hensley (D,R,C)

Andrew A. Crecca (D,R,C)

County Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal del Condado

Philip Goglas (D,R,C)

Family Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal de Familia

Stuart P Besen (D,C)

Darlene Jorif Mangane (D)

Carl J. Copertino (R,C)

Vote for One (1)

Peter R. Mc Greevy (D,R,C)

Jordan S. Katz (D) JChristopher C. Brocato (R,C)

District Court Judge District 2

Juez del Tribunal de Distrito

James A. Mc Donaugh (D,R,C)

STEPPING OUT

Looking outward from

an artistic

Local talents on view at

perspective Museum’s Long Island Biennial

By Danielle Schwab

A tradition since 2010, the popular Long Island Biennial at Hecksher Museum returns with “The Body Politic,” shining the spotlight on our diverse artistic talent throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The latest edition of the juried exhibition — now on view through mid-January — offers an exciting look at what is happening artistically here in our area.

Out of 313 submissions, 79 were accepted from 60 artists, resulting in a vivid assortment of mediums, styles and focuses on exhibit. Curated by Meredith A. Brown, the museum’s consulting curator of Contemporary Art, each piece was reviewed by an expert jury team. The panel included Ian Alteveer, department chair of contemporary art at the Museum of Fine Arts; Patricia Cronin, artistic director of the LGBTQ+ VR Museum, art professor and sculptor; Grace Hong, assistant director of Galerie Lelong & Co.

The exhibit takes on a theme for the first time — examining contemporary social, cultural and political issues. It’s a snapshot of some of the major national, local and even international matters that compel artists in this important election year.

“Sixty countries — taken together, representing half the world’s population, including the United States — will have held major elections by the end of this year,” Brown says.

“It’s a crucial year. And we thought it would be interesting to see how the people, the artists in our communities, are thinking about these political, social, cultural issues — and representing them through art.”

The exhibit represents a remarkable variety of media, with styles spanning abstraction to hyperrealism, including sculpture, painting, photography, and collage. One pieceis even composed with cut plastic straws and lighters found on a beach.

“I’m always interested in the way artists can combine things that I wouldn’t have thought of, sometimes materials that are ‘non-art’ materials,” Brown adds.

East Meadow’s Karen Kirshner is among the artists featured. Her abstract acrylic painting “The Mission, 2022” employs a “direct painting” technique that enables her to use her emotions to paint onto the canvas.

“I never know what I’m going to paint. I paint in the moment, moment to moment, and then

and for the

review and evaluate and adapt and improve,” Kirshner explains.

She was influenced by the war in Ukraine, with so many trying to flee. Her movement of lines, shapes and vibrancy of colors expresses the Ukrainians’ frantic energy.

“I felt in my soul,” Kirshner says. “The mission is to get people out.”

Maria Spector, of Babylon, is represented with two paintings: “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree, 2022 ” and “Candy Girls Under the Sugar-Plum Tree with Boy and the Artists that Painted Women 2020-22.”

In “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree“ contemporary figures of children are mixed with images from art history, fine art and popular culture — all under a tree ‘ripe’ with various candies.

• Now through Jan. 19

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Heckscher Museum of Art,

2 Prime Ave., Huntington

• Visit Heckscher.org for more information or call (631) 380-3230

“By incorporating pop culture, I explore issues of femininity and masculinity through both history and today. The work is meant to challenge our own biases and beliefs,” Spector says.

Another standout, Lynbrook’s Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz captures her vision through photography. “Pink Shoes, 2022” is a testament to freedom of expression without discrimination. The male in pink platform shoes was snapped outside of Fashion Institute of Technology.

“I’ve been photographing people for 50 years. It took me many years to be able to do what I do, which is approach and photograph people on the street,” Kozodoy Silkowitz says. “I think it’s a wonderful thing to see people who are unafraid to express who they are, although some people may disapprove.”

Visitors can contribute their own voice to what’s on view and how they relate to community and identity through a collage of messages on the response wall.

It’s all part of the museum’s effort to encourage artistic reflection through times of great change, inspiring us to engage with narratives in a new light.

As Brown puts it: “It helps the artists and it helps those of us who are not artists to think about the diversity of artists and viewpoints and opinions in these communities in which we live, and in that way, hopefully it can broaden people’s views of their communities, of where we are.”

As always, the exhibit experience is enhanced by related programming. The participating artists will be in the galleries on select Sundays throughout the exhibition period to engage with visitors, as well as taking part in upcoming museum and community events.

Mike DelGuidice’s Concert Weekend for Veterans

Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s celebrated singersongwriters returns to The Paramount, with special guests. The band always gives it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his ensemble in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser. The concert delights audiences with renditions of classic rock favorites and his own eclectic originals.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

America

The perennial classic rock favorite is back on the road again as founding member Dewey Bunnell celebrates the band’s 54th anniversary, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Billed as “Ride On Tour 2024, it draws on the band’s deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972. Bunnell and America’s co-founder Gerry Beckley (along with former bandmate Dan Peek), who met in high school in London in the late 1960s, quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of that tune. Forty plus years later, these friends continue to make music together (although Beckley has now retired from touring) thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners discovered there was always much more to America than surface perceptions.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz’s Pink Shoes gives a voice to personal expression.

Photos courtesy Heckscher Museum

Maria Spector’s collage “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree,” is part of a series that explore issues of consumerism, sexuality, femininity, and masculinity — merging the ideas and works of the past with the present.

Karen Kirshner’s “The Mission” was inspired by the war in Ukraine. It conveys the frantic rush to safety by

Ukrainians.

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Ailey II

Ailey II, which bills itself as “the next generation of dance,” continues its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage, with a performance at Tilles Center, Friday, Nov. 8 , at 8 p.m. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers.

The 2024-25 repertory features two world premieres by former Ailey II member Alia Kache and by Houston Thomas, as well as repertory favorites and beloved classics. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and led by Sylvia Waters for 38 seasons, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision for more than five decades by giving early-career dancers a bridge from world-class training at The Ailey School to the professional stage. Led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, Ailey II’s dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers. Just as Ailey envisioned, the company continues to develop the next generation of performers and dancemakers while expanding audiences through global touring and community-based performances.

Holiday Homes Tour is Back

Amityville Junior League and Women’s Club is preparing for the 2024 Holiday Homes Tour, Saturday, Dec. 7. This has been a tradition in the Village of Amityville for more than 56 years and the organizers are looking for sponsors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor call Allie McGlone at (631) 357-9762 or Meghan Chimienti at (631) 935-4194 or email amityvillejuniorleague@gmail. com. Proceeds from this everpopular event go toward worthy causes in the community.

Great South Bay Clean Up

Save The Great South Bay, in collaboration with Babylon Rotary holds a community creek clean-up event at Santapogue Creek, Saturday, Nov. 19, 9-11 a.m. Volunteers are needed and should meet up at Montauk Highway in the old Kmart parking lot. The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it so all individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer for this effort.

Matinee Time

Copiague Memorial Public Library shows the movie, “All About Eve” at its Wednesday Matinee Movie, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack. To register, visit copiague.librarycalendar.com/ event. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington exhibit

The program includes Alvin Ailey’s Streams, an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac; Houston Thomas’ world premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, a continuation of the choreographer’s Follow the White Rabbit (2022) that expands on its themes, examining the relationship between humans and technology; also Francesca Harper’s Luminous, a work that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Ailey II and the artists who paved the way for future generations. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

You can download the Clean Swell app to help track the debris; then pick a buddy, get bags, pickers and disposable gloves and safety vests and join the effort. For more information, email infosavethegreatsouthbay. org or go online to savethegreatsoutybay.org.

Suffolk County Historical Society Museum hosts a new exhibit, “The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound,” opening Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. With an opening reception and meet and greet with curator Bill Bleyer. The exhibit includes lithographs of the flaming vessel and original documents related to the aftermath of the disaster, including interviews with survivors, ensuing legal investigations and articles reporting on the disaster at the time. $5 for non-members; free to members. Light refreshments will be served. 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. For more information, visit suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org or call (631) 727-2881.

Model Train Show

The TMB Model Train Show opens Saturday, Nov. 30. It features its everexciting show of model trains running in dozens of interesting settings on Saturdays, Nov. 30, Jan. 4, 18 and Feb. 8 , 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., on Dec. 1, 15 and Jan. 5, 19 and Feb. 9, at the Upper Room Church. With new scenic areas to discover as well as familiar sights and a wide variety of trains from prewar to the most modern O gauge trains, all set in 6,500 square feet of fun for the entire family. Admission is free. So, mark your calendars now. 722 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills. For more information go to tmbmodeltrainclub.com.

Kiwanis Field of Honor

Amityville Kiwanis Club sponsors a Field of Honor recognizing living and deceased veterans, Monday through Wednesday, Nov 2-Nov. 20. Sponsors have purchased American Flags, and they will be on display on the front lawn of Amityville Memorial High School on Merrick Road. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local veterans’ organization.

Get your Amityville Flag

Did you know that the Amityville Historical Society, housed in the lauder Museum, has the famous Amityville Flags in stock? Museum is open every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Cost is $65; if you are a member or join the Historical Society, you receive a 10% discount on not only the flags but all items in the gift shop. Stop by the museum at 170 Broadway, Amityville, to purchase one of these flags and tour the Museum. Admission is free. For questions,call (631) 598-1486.

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Latin Mix and Ballroom Dancing

If you’ve ever wanted to learn Latin dancing the easy way, this is for you. These classes, Saturdays,now through Dec. 14, at Amityville Public Library, will cover Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha Cha. In addition to simple and exciting Latin steps, this course will be covering styling, timing, and musicality. $10 check, cash or money order made payable to the Amityville Public Library is due at registration. 19 John St., Amityville. For information, visit amityvillepubliclibrary. org or call (631) 264-0567.

Amityville Chamber Meeting

Amityville Chamber of Commerce hosts a membership meeting at the VFW Post 7223 on Wednesday, Nov. 6 noon-1:30 p.m. This meeting will a honor local veteran. Admission is $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the lunch event. Lunch will be served. 300 Broadway, Amityville. For more information, call the Chamber at (631) 608-4580 or go online to amityvillechamberofcommerce.org.

Copiague Kiwanis holds Annual Auction

Kiwanis Club of Copiague invites all to an auction, Friday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. There will be restaurant gift certificates, a Lotto board, baskets galore, family amusement certificates and hundreds of new items. Admission is $10 and includes a sheet of tickets, free coffee, tea, and cake. Funds raised will go to scholarships and children in the community. 1100 Dixon Ave., Copiague. For more information call the Chamber at (631) 275-0439 or go to copiaguechamber.org.

Movie showing

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com. Nov. 9

Enjoy and afternoon of movie and pizza at Copiague Memorial Library, Saturday, Nov. 9, 3-5 p.m. See 2024 action caper “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, the action-comedy, starring Henry Cavill, tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during World War II by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Rated R. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack; pizza provided. Registration required. To register, visit copiague.librarycalendar.com/ event or call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, SSA NE Assets, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Fifty Brefni Corp., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Brefni Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 163.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 025.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $559,692.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612473/2021.

Daniel A. Russo, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-531 10/9, 16, 23, 30

NOTICE is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, November 7, 2024, to consider the following applications: Application of Nicole Blanda on behalf of Kadandale Shetty. Applicant seeks Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a new Multiple Dwelling pursuant to Section 24-6 A (1) (e) of the Village Code. Premises located on the East side of Broadway, 99 feet North of Dixon Avenue in a “B-1 Business" District known as 379-383 Broadway a/k/a SCTM# 101-2-4-23/24 and premises located on the North side of Dixon Ave approximately 125 feet East of Broadway in a "B-1 Business" District known as 8 Dixon Ave a/k/a SCTM# 101-2-4-26.

By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/ Treasurer 24-537 10/23, 30

Public Notices — Your right to know

Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM

(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, NO -

VEMBER 14, 2024

BEGINNING AT 6:00

P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #24200 Cindy Imbert (applicant)/Prosperity Property Management LLC (prop. owner), 1 Sickles Street, New York, NY. Permission to increase the height from 30’ to 33’-3’’; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 10.4’; increase area of garage from 500 sq. ft. to 619 sq. ft. (over by 119 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed portico, first floor addition, second floor addition with first floor rear deck and second floor rear deck. Property located on the south side of West Santa Barbara Road, 80’ west of West Rivera Drive, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-190-2-79

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 15 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #24203a (Lot #1) Eastern Home Building Corp., 1405 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 75’ to 74’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 7,422 sq. ft; to subdivide a parcel of land from 220’ x 100’ x 209’ x 16.20’ x 88’ into 75’ x 100’ x 74’ x 16.20’ x 88’. All in connection with the proposed subdivision of a 21,922 sq. ft. lot into three (3) lots in order to erect two (2) new single-family dwellings on Lots 1 & 3 and maintain the existing dwelling on Lot 2. Property located on the northeast corner of Deer Park Ave and Spruce Street, North Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-112-2-66

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 1401 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703

6:10 p.m.

3. Application #24-

203b (Lot #3) Eastern Home Building Corp., 1405 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 75’ to 70’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 7,000 sq. ft; to subdivide a parcel of land from 220’ x 100’ x 209’ x 16.20’ x 88’ into 70’ x 100’ x 70’ x 100’. All in connection with the proposed subdivision of a 21,922 sq. ft. lot into three (3) lots in order to erect two (2) new single-family dwellings on Lots 1 & 3, and maintain the existing dwelling on Lot 2. Property located on the north side of Spruce Street, 149’ east of Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-112-2-66

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 1401 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703

6:15 p.m.

4. Application #24201 Leon Petroleum LLC, P.O. Box 1017, Melville, NY. Renewal of permission to increase sign height from 15’ to 19’6’’; increase area of ID sign from 32 sq. ft. to 51 sq. ft.; increase area of price sign from 12 sq. ft. to 36 sq. ft.; diminish west side setback from 10’ to 4’1’’; diminish north side setback from 10’ to 2’1’’; increase number of signs per pole from one (1) to two (2). All in connection with the refacing of an existing ID and price sign (previously approved for three (3) years; expired July 29, 2024). Property located on the east side of Straight Path, 660’ south of Irving Avenue, Wyandanch, NY.

SCTM#0100-58-4-16.001

Zoning District: WC M4

Subject Premises: 1501 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #24202 Leon Petroleum LLC (applicant)/Louann Associates, LLC (prop. owner), P.O. Box 1017, Melville, NY. Renewal of permission to increase sign height from 15’ to 20’10’’; increase area of ID sign from 32 sq. ft. to 51 sq. ft.; increase number of signs per pole from one (1) to two (2); diminish south side setback from 10’ to 3’; diminish east side setback from 10’ to 9’; increase area of price sign from 12 sq. ft. to 36 sq. ft. All in connection with the refacing of an

existing ID and price sign (previously approved for two (2) years; expired July 29, 2024). Property located on the northwest corner of Route 109 and Carmans Road, East Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-69-2-89

Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 1009 Route 109, East Farmingdale, NY 11735 6:25 p.m.

6. Application #24116 835 Collision Corp. (applicant)/RT 27 Holdings LLC (prop. owner), 835 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto body repair. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the northeast corner of Sunrise Highway and Falmouth Road, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-160-1-33

Zoning District: Business Eb 6:30 p.m.

7. Application #24205 State Material Mason Supply Corp. (tenant)/Heidi M. Hajek as trustee of the Erich P. and Nancy Hoff Family Trust (prop. owner), 243 Grand Boulevard, Westbury, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a stone cutting facility; diminish off-street parking from eleven (11) parking spaces required to nine (9) parking spaces provided. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the east side of North Queens Avenue, 130’ north of Frank Street, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-156-2-7

Zoning District: Industry G

Subject Premises: 801 North Queens Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 6:35 p.m.

8. Application #24207 Five Star Auto Body (tenant)/GTD Collision Management Corp. (prop. owner), 367A Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY. Requesting renewal of outdoor storage of fifteen (15) vehicles and one (1) tow truck, as per site plan. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for two (2) years; expired on January 27, 2024). Property located on the north side of Sunrise Highway, 450’ west of Sand

Street, West Babylon, NY, SCTM#0100-134-2-38

Zoning District: Business Eb 6:40 p.m.

9. Application #24206 Montefiore Cemetery Corporation, P.O. Box 130, Farmingdale, NY. Renewal of a special exception permit for a private garage for auto and truck repair; permission to allow outdoor storage without a 6’ fence. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for five (5) years; expired on October 17, 2024). Property located on the north side of Edison Avenue between Bell Street and Cabot Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-74-1-32

Zoning District: Industry Gb

Subject Premises: 325 Edison Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704

6:45 p.m.

10. Application #24204 of New Gen Auto (applicant)/J. Rose Realty Holding Corp. (prop. owner), 460 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to conduct a used car lot;

diminish off-street parking from twelve (12) parking spaces required to seven (7) parking spaces provided; to allow outdoor storage of vehicles awaiting sale or repair. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for two (2) years; expired on September 23, 2023). Property located on the south west corner of Sunrise Highway and Burgess Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-157-2-23.003

Zoning District: Business Eb

ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN

Dated: Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York October 21, 2024 24-540. 10/30

Copiague Chamber invites sponsors for Hometown Holiday Magic

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic, and they are welcoming everyone to join in the fun of making Copiague shine this holiday season by sponsoring a holiday tree at Gateway Park.

The Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Sun., Dec. 8. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be at 6 p.m.

Decorate your tree and your business logo will be celebrated throughout the season from November 30 to December 1. Sign-up now as there are a limited number of trees available. The cost is $100. The Chamber will provide the tree and lights and you provide the decorations. Please, no glass. Decorations are to be removed January 11.

Make checks payable to: Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726, and include your name, business, phone number and email address. For more information, call (631) 226-2956.

Gateway Park is located at 2295 Great Neck Rd., Copiague.

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE

Full Time/Part Time

Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc. STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

Salary Range is $16 per hour to $23 per hour. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

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EDITOR/REPORTER

Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com

EMAIL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Herald Community Newspapers is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable

Email Marketing Expert to join our team. If you have a passion for crafting effective email campaigns and a knack for data-driven decision-making, this role is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES: Set up and manage email campaigns from start to finish. Analyze data to identify target audiences and optimize email strategies. Craft compelling email content, including writing effective subject lines. Monitor and report on campaign performance.

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Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. Strong understanding of data analysis and marketing principles. Experience with email marketing is preferred but not required.

POSITION DETAILS: Flexible: Part-time or Full-time. Salary range: $16,640 to $70,000, depending on experience and role.

Join our dynamic team and help us connect with our audience in meaningful ways! Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to lberger@liherald.com

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OFFICE COORDINATOR

To Handle Daily Office and Clerical Tasks at a Conservative Synagogue on the South Shore. 35 Hours per Week. Salary Ranges From $20-$24 per Hour Commensurate with Experience. Email Resume to: office@congbt.org or Call 516-785-2445 for more info

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $33,280 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250

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Will housing ever be more affordable?

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Real Estate

Q. I’m looking to sell my home, and I’m stunned by the cost of homes these days. My daughter’s family had to move out of the area, not because they needed better jobs, but because their jobs couldn’t pay enough to afford a home, and my wife and I could only help a little. Do you see any hope for housing to be made more affordable? Are there less costly ways to build that could help young people get a foothold on the American Dream? What do you think?

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A. Yes, there are many ways to make homes more affordable, but the way to make it happen is very complicated, and I doubt that you’ll see it happen. Think of people, our economy, our system of living arrangements, our communities, separately or combined into large entities, as being like a large woven fabric. There are many threads in this fabric, many colors and textures and many ways the threads are woven, some over, some under and some straight through. Pull at one part of the fabric, poke at another, and the whole composition ruffles, wrinkles, even tears and starts to unravel.

Now, think of how much each thread costs, how someone puts a price on that thread because of its location, its color, its finish within the fabric. That one thread is now thought of as more expensive, special and exclusive. Others see that thread and decide their threads are pretty darn special, too. Soon every thread goes up in value, and anyone trying to weave a new thread into the fabric, or trying to buy that thread, must be in compliance with the costs, rules and location.

Regulators who decide where different threads can be placed, how big or small those threads can be and what they can look like, are people. People are threads in the fabric. Your kids are threads who may or may not find a way to be woven into the fabric as other threads disintegrate or are pulled away. Government, financial institutions, property associations, neighbors and you have to all cooperate to make the fabric stay together.

It’s possible that when enough people refuse to buy a thread or be a thread, then the value of threads diminishes. The cost of making a thread — a home or a commercial building — keeps increasing, so the cost of the components has to be brought down. But the people who make those components have to get paid. Do we cut their salaries? It’s all connected, like a complicated woven fabric in which everything has to work together.

There’s currently a nationwide shortage of housing units and a limited inventory of homes for sale, possibly because it costs more for less, so people are reluctant to move. Prices, the cost of materials, the regulated size of homes, and profit margins for sellers and lenders all need to be reduced. Does anyone see that happening, or do we wait for the fabric to become brittle and start to come apart to respond? Good luck!

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L.I. urgently needs sustainable waste management

As Long Island grows, so does the stress on the region’s infrastructure, resources and properties. With nearly 3 million residents calling Nassau and Suffolk counties home, Long Island is facing a waste management crisis of unprecedented proportions.

Long Island produces approximately 7 million tons of waste annually. This immense volume, comprising everything from household trash to commercial and construction debris, is straining a region that is already stretching its waste management infrastructure upsettingly thin. And with the imminent closure of the Brookhaven Landfill, the region’s last major landfill, the crisis will only escalate, underscoring the critical need for sustainable solutions — particularly waste-to-energy systems — to address the growing environmental and logistical pressures. There’s no other way to put it, really: Current waste management practices on Long Island are becoming increasingly unsustainable.

Landfills are a dead end. They’re shutting down all over the Northeast, forcing

Wwaste to be transported farther and farther — an ecological and environmental catastrophe burdening residents, businesses and municipalities alike. Longdistance transportation of waste adds to traffic congestion, exponentially increases the likelihood of illegal dumping, pollutes the air, and exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions.

Long Island urgently needs a more sustainable waste management strategy.

WReworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions for over three decades, offers a solution to this growing crisis. With four strategically located thermomechanical treatment facilities — in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma — we’ve been instrumental in helping Long Island manage its waste more efficiently. These facilities are waste ecosystems, and employ a variety of sustainable capabilities that extract valuable resources from what many of us toss in our kitchen bins at home.

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e can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment.

Throughout our more than 30 years on Long Island, we’ve been focused on working with community groups and environmental advocates to lead the way in developing and implementing advanced solutions to help the region achieve its environmental goals. The journey toward a sustainable future, however, is a collective one. It requires the active participation of residents, businesses and municipalities in waste reduction, recycling and support for sustainable waste management practices.

municipalities throughout the year across Long Island to help organize pharmaceutical take-back events. This gives residents a way to safely and responsibly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs. By facilitating proper disposal methods, Reworld and its municipal partners are helping reduce the risk of contamination, and help keep our communities safe and healthy by protecting critical infrastructure.

For example, each of these facilities houses waste-to-energy technology. By converting waste into renewable energy, we reduce the Island’s reliance on landfills while simultaneously generating electricity, thus contributing to the region’s energy needs in a sustainable

Our commitment to sustainability also extends to our metal-recovery services, where we recycle over 60,000 tons of ferrous and non-ferrous materials each year. To put this in perspective, the recovered metal could form a chain of paperclips that wraps around the Earth 85 times. This dedication to resource recovery highlights our mission to minimize waste and maximize the value of discarded materials.

For example, improper disposal of medications, whether flushed or thrown away, can lead to pharmaceutical contamination of groundwater, potentially affecting both the environment and public health. That’s why we partner with

In addition to community programming, Reworld is also driving innovation in sustainable waste solutions on Long Island by implementing new technology at our facilities. We’ve developed advanced thermal-treatment methods and integrated high-efficiency combustion systems with cutting-edge environmental controls. Our Long Island plants operate with an unprecedented level of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Long Island stands at a critical crossroads. The decisions we make today will shape the future of our waste management infrastructure. We can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment and strain our communities. By embracing sustainable practices, we can reduce landfill dependency, lower our carbon footprint and create a healthier, cleaner environment for future generations.

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Hurricanes shred lives and property

e did the stupid thing, and we survived.

We did not evacuate our home on a barrier island on the west coast of Florida when Hurricane Helene blasted through in the earlymorning hours of Sept. 26.

The first alerts about Helene seemed exaggerated and alarmist: A disorganized low-pressure system, percolating quietly near the Yucatan Peninsula, would gather fearsome energy over the Gulf of Mexico and slam into Florida’s Gulf coast, as a Cat 4 or 5 killer. It was an unusual setup for hurricane in these parts. My parttime residence was long said to be safe by the indigenous people who lived here, protected geographically because of a twist in the coastline. Maybe the ancients are exacting revenge for our careless guardianship of their land.

We are on the eighth floor of a building on the beach, and we have metal wind shutters. So, considering the labori-

ous process of gathering our belongings and food and driving to a safe haven, we decided to stay. Besides, once a storm is on its way, not much time remains before landfall, and it isn’t clear which way to run. Hurricanes often wobble or weaken or, in the case of Helene, turn left over Georgia and North Carolina, destroying everything in their path.

We had water for a week, and food that didn’t need to be refrigerated or heated. We had each other and Lillybee the dog, who had been skulking in our shadows for days. We also felt somewhat jaded by overhyped weather alarms in the past. Epic snowfalls, tornadoes sprouting everywhere, on-again-off-again water spout watches. We would probably be OK.

generators malfunctioned. Then I walked up. Then I did the same walk, down and up eight flights, for five days, until power was restored. Both of our cars, parked “safely” in the garage, were engulfed by the tidal surge and totaled.

W e were scared straight by Helene, and will never try to ride one out again.

Sometime after midnight on the 26th, the rain and wind came on like a freight train, hammering the shutters against our windows. Within an hour we had no electricity and no internet. Officials on the mainland turned off all water service to the island. The bridge to the rest of the world was closed.

The dog needed to go out, so I grabbed a flashlight and walked down eight dark flights of stairs to get outside. Building

But we were lucky. We lived through the storm without a medical crisis and with replaceable losses.

We vowed never to stay when the authorities tell us to evacuate. What if one of us got sick during the hurricane? What if the windows blew in, even with the shutters?

Less than two weeks later, we had another shot at hurricane survival. Hurricane Milton developed on the east coast of Mexico, and got himself together in record speed, exploding from Category 1 to Category 5 in one day and taking direct aim at our island as he charged up the west coast of Florida.

This time we obeyed the evacuation orders and moved to a hotel on the mainland with Lillybee. One day later, the hotel was evacuated, sending us on a drive across the state, with thousands of other people. We took refuge with family on the East Coast. And we waited and waited for the hurricane to hit and do its

work so we could begin to build back. Like waiting for surgery.

Milton made landfall on Oct. 9 on the tiny barrier island south of us, wiping it clean of all the charming old Florida cottages that have survived for so long on a spit of land. Cars floated out into the Gulf. A man was rescued clinging to a large cooler from his sunken boat. We came back to our condo four days later. The property was a mess, but we had power and internet. We were on a boilwater advisory, stores were closed, and piles of household belongings and soaked furnishings are piled up along the roads.

We love it here, but it’s crazy to build on barrier islands. Nature always reclaims her own. We were scared straight by the first hurricane, and will never try to ride one out again. We look around at neighbors who have lost everything they own. And we know we are part of a bigger, more frightening human-made disaster called climate change.

Who will gather the will and willingness to stop the rising tides and temperatures? Who will stop the awful gathering storm of wind, rain and fire that sweep across our nation in every season?

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n recent days, two of the most prominent national newspapers, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, announced that they would not endorse a presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, breaking from decades of precedent. Many have speculated on the reasons behind these decisions, suggesting that the newspapers favored Kamala Harris but ultimately chose not to upset Donald Trump for fear of retribution if the former president returns to the Oval Office.

For those of us in the news business, these decisions raise questions about the role of newspapers in a charged political climate. We at the Long Island Herald, a proud local newspaper company family-owned for three generations, see this as an opportunity to reaffirm our mission to serve the people of Long Island.

Unlike many national publications, the Herald does not make endorsements of candidates seeking political office, and our reasons are simple yet vital. Our focus is not on swaying voters toward a particular candidate, but on delivering comprehensive and unbiased information about the issues that matter most to Long Islanders. We are not here to tell our readers how to vote for political candidates; rather, we are here to arm readers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the

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‘Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket’

To the Editor:

ballot box. For us, the true measure of success is when readers feel empowered to draw their own conclusions based on facts, insights and perspectives they can trust.

Our mission is grounded in the local stories that directly impact your day-today lives — stories about Long Island schools, roads, parks, businesses and community events. It’s easy for national headlines to overshadow these essential local matters, especially in a polarized political landscape. Yet we firmly believe that our responsibility is to stay rooted in the issues affecting our neighborhoods and families. From zoning changes and public safety to neighborhood events and high school sports, we are here to cover what is relevant and timely for our readers.

The one place where you might see opinions about local and national political candidates, however, is in columns on our editorial pages, like those written by Randi Kreiss and Peter King. These essays are distinguished from Herald news content by featuring photos of the authors, making it clear that they reflect the writers’ perspectives and not the views of the Herald. We strive to showcase a diverse array of local voices across the ideological spectrum in these opinion pieces.

In a world saturated with news from national outlets, social media platforms and pundits, local newspapers play a

I couldn’t disagree more with Jerry’s Kremer’s viewpoint in his column last week, “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris.” Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket. If the Democrats had held an open primary after President Biden was pushed aside, she wouldn’t even have been considered. Her word-salad responses to questions are baffling and her knowledge of the issues is inept. The only thing that rings in her favor is the Roe v. Wade debate. Harris is clueless on the economy, the border, which is a travesty, and her ability to engage with world leaders. Donald Trump is far from perfect, but he’ll put America first, and Kamala, in my opinion, will not.

KEnnY CULLEn Franklin Square

And Jerry left something out

To the Editor:

In “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris,” Jerry Kremer forgot to mention what our open south -

unique and irreplaceable role. Our newspaper is here to highlight the concerns and successes of Long Island, to act as a mirror to our community, and to bring a sense of belonging and understanding that no national publication can provide. But to achieve this, we need to hear from you, our readers. What are the topics you care about? What issues are not getting the coverage they deserve? Are there people in our community doing extraordinary things whom we should feature? We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback with us. Let us know what you’re curious about, what you feel needs to be addressed, and where you think we can improve. Your voices are essential to shaping a Herald that genuinely reflects and serves your community.

Reach out to us at execeditor@liherald.com, and let us know what matters to you!

As the election approaches, we understand the intense focus on national races, but our mission remains to illuminate the issues closest to home. We will continue to be your trusted source for local news, not by endorsing political candidates but by informing, listening, and responding to the needs of Long Island.

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When did we become so unkind?

ispent a lot of my childhood, and now, consequently, a lot of my adulthood, at my uncle’s lake house in Pennsylvania.

Some of my fondest memories revolve around being there — whether I was fishing with my grandfather, exploring the outdoors with my cousins or curled up with a good book on the beach, taking in my surroundings.

As I’ve gotten older, I find that I love the area for different reasons. I still like to fish and spend time outside with my family and my dogs. But I also love exploring the Poconos communities around the house, which, in many ways, feel like a second home to me.

Readers of the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds have likely seen my name pop up on their community Facebook pages throughout the almost three and a half years that I’ve been working here. I like to stay involved with community forums,

because they’re not only a great source of information, but also a great place for me to network, and meet the people in the communities that I cover and love.

So just as I do here at home and when I’m working, I’ve joined a few community social media pages in the Pennsylvania region I travel to. Again, I find that it’s a great way to stay in the loop, find new spots to visit, and again, receive a variety of information that I might not know otherwise.

the world often feels overwhelmingly negative, but we don’t have to make it worse.

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through a page that I check frequently, and came across a post from a page contributor that read: “NY Trash Destroyed The Poconos.”

It took me a moment to really wrap my head around what I was reading, because for one, the region is economically very reliant on tourism from places like New York, and because I couldn’t believe that people actually felt that way. I’d imagine that everyone has had their own experiences with “outsiders,” but I’d venture to guess that the vast majority of the people who’ve found second

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ern border has done to our country. Maybe that’s because Harris was in charge of the border.

FRANk VENIS East Rockaway

Harris looks like the smart choice

To the Editor:

Vice presidents are very limited in what they can do in that job. Their job is to support the president’s policies. Think of former Vice President Mike Pence.

Vice President Harris is her own strong person, and she will take what she perceives to be the best aspects of President Biden’s policies, but no vice president is ever a carbon copy of their predecessor. In terms of the southern border, Harris says that she supports having both parties in Congress work together and compromise on solutions, as was recently done with the strict border bill that both parties agreed on. However, Trump intervened and told Republicans to back out.

Trump and his MAGA Republicans prefer a dictatorial approach to solving our country’s problems. They tell us that we are a failing nation that only one man can fix. Beware. That is not democracy.

Concerning our economy, economists

homes in Pennsylvania are just like me and my family — kind, courteous and respectful. Fellow commenters on the thread confirmed my beliefs. Whatever reasons he had to make that post didn’t matter in the long run. In the grand scheme of things, it was just another blip on the social media timeline. It didn’t make any waves, and it certainly didn’t stop “outsiders” from visiting the area, or going to homes that they own.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought a lot about that post, not because I took insult in his words, but because I can’t imagine ever going out of my way to post such a ridiculous, negative thing — on any platform, for any reason.

It’s like the age-old saying: “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.”

It doesn’t matter that the post came from a place other than Long Island, because I’m sure we can all think of similar ones. Comments become vicious and people start attacking one another, while ignoring the actual problem: We,

as a society, can be extraordinarily unkind.

There’s a lot going on these days. Things are polarized, and I feel it — the agitation, the stress about the way things are. The world we live in today isn’t perfect, but was it ever?

The point I’m trying to make is, if you have to go out of your way to say something completely unnecessary, take a moment and ask yourself: Is it worth it?

The world today may not be perfect, and often it feels overwhelmingly negative. We don’t have to make it worse. When things feel harsh and disconnected, kindness is a quiet strength, as is thinking about the things we say, or write, before we say them.

We can choose to be mindful of what we say, understanding that our words have consequences. The world may not be perfect, but each of us can make it a little better by simply pausing, reflecting, and opting for kindness whenever we can, because in a time when so much feels out of our control, this is one thing that isn’t.

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.

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report that it is doing well. Gas prices are down, unemployment is down and the stock market is flourishing.

One would expect that food and housing costs would continue to improve under Harris. Economists say that Trump’s tariffs would backfire and increase the cost of goods. Also, it seems that most people agree with the Harris plan to have large corporations pay their fair share of taxes, but she will need a Democratic Congress to achieve this.

ELAINE RAuCH Lynbrook

On Election Day, keep it all in perspective

To the Editor:

Beware of all the promises of goodies — or, as I call them, Halloween tricks and treats — promised by candidates running for public office. There is no such thing as a free lunch, or, in this case, free government programs offering benefits to you. Taxpayers always end up picking up the tab.

That’s a good reason why politicians should be changed often, like diapers, because most are full of you know what! Remember this next Tuesday before you vote. LARRY

At Falcon’s Halloween Yard Haunt — Pierce Avenue, North Bellmore

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