Freeport Herald 10-17-2024

Freeport artist’s painting to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

Freeport artist Fernando Carpaneda has reached a significant milestone in his career — one of his paintings has been selected for display at Sotheby’s in New York City.

The painting, titled “Jesus Christ,” will be auctioned to benefit the New York Academy of Art on Oct. 21, a major event for Carpaneda whose work has long been influenced by themes of religion, sexuality and social activism.

Sotheby’s is the world’s largest firm of fine art auctioneers, bringing in a total of $7.9 billion U.S. dollars in sales in 2023.

Carpaneda said he couldn’t contain his

excitement when he learned that his artwork has been selected for such a prestigious auction.

He had sent 5 paintings to the New York Academy of Art, and they selected the portrait of a young man titled after the central figure of the largest religion in the world.

The minimum bid for the painting will be $7,500.

“When I received the email from the New York Academy of Art informing me that one of my paintings would be part of an auction at Sotheby’s, I was speechless and excited,” he said. “It felt like a mix of excitement and validation.”

Born in Brazil to an Italian family, CarContinued on page 10

New

show launches on Reveel service

By MoHAMMAD RAFIQ mrafiq@liherald.com

Nancianne Genduso, a Freeport resident with a career in real estate, has taken on a new role, creating and hosting the streaming series “Extraordinary New York,” now available on the streaming service Reveel.

Twasn’t until last year that a surprising opportunity came her way.

here’s so much to

explore, and so many hidden

With a focus on exploring what makes everyday life extraordinary, Genduso’s show celebrates the diverse pursuits of New Yorkers, from subway art to ballroom dancing. Alongside her spouse, Denise Ferrara-Genduso, the show’s creative director, Genduso is aiming to inspire viewers to discover the magic in their own lives.

treasures and gems that people don’t even know about.

NANCIANNE GENDuso Creator,

‘Extraordinary New York’

“I have an acting background,” she said, noting that she had worked in the entertainment industry in California before moving back to New York to care for her father and finish her master’s degree. It

“In 2023, Reveel was looking to launch a TV show with real estate agents based upon people, places and properties,” said the 52-year-old Genduso, who has been a real estate agent for over two decades. After an attention-attracting stint on Reveel’s “Negotiators Luxe,” where she showcased properties and local businesses, the streaming platform approached her with an offer she couldn’t refuse — her own show. The concept for “Extraordinary New York” grew out of Genduso’s interest in showcasing the unique in the ordinary.

“I wanted to tap into people’s passions, like what sparks the passion in our everyday lives,” she explained. “And so I called it ‘Extraordinary New York,’ Continued on page 5

Courtesy Fernando Carpaneda

Fernando Carpaneda, who has been creating art since he was 10, shows one of his paintings.

HERALD SchoolS

Roosevelt schools recognize Board of Ed.

The Roosevelt School District is proud to honor its Board of Education members during School Board Recognition Week, observed from October 14 through 18, as designated by the New York State School Boards Association.

Throughout the week, the district has hosted special activities and events to celebrate the contributions of the Board of Education, which includes President Rose Gietschier, 1st Vice President Belinda Monroe, 2nd Vice President Charlena H. Croutch, Trustee Emily Moore, and Trustee Dr. Regina Williams.

School Board Recognition Week is an annual event by the NYSSBA to highlight the vital role school board members play in ensuring the success of public education, which forms the backbone of our communities and democracy.

Local school boards provide essential leadership to schools, fostering educated citizens capable of critical thinking and informed civil discourse.

trict.

They ensure the district’s resources, policies, and programs are aligned with these goals, assess student achievement, and promote a healthy culture where staff and students can thrive.

Additionally, they evaluate the superintendent to ensure continuous improvement, among other responsibilities.

“School board members give the citizens of Roosevelt a voice in education decision-making,” Dr. Wightman added. “While we make a special effort to show our appreciation during School Board Recognition Week, their contribution is a year-round commitment.

Please join us in celebrating the tireless work of our Board of Education and recognizing their dedication to making Roosevelt a better place for students to learn and grow.”

“They make tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying educational issues and regulations to

“It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” said Superintendent of Schools Shawn Wightman, expressing his gratitude for the dedication of Roosevelt’s board members.

provide the accountability our community expects.”

The Roosevelt Board of Education plays a key role in supporting student success by establishing a shared vision and setting strategic goals for the dis -

For more information about the Roosevelt Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at https:// www.rooseveltufsd.org, or follow the district on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltUFSD.

–Mohammad Rafiq

Proudly Serving All Faiths Of The Freeport Community For Over 80 Years

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The Board of Education includes President Rose Gietschier, left, 1st Vice President Belinda Monroe, 2nd Vice President Charlena H. Croutch, Trustee Dr. Regina Williams, and Trustee Emily Moore.

Freeport schools to put a student on Board

By Christina arlotta Special to the Herald

After a recently passed New York State bill mandating student representation on school boards, the Freeport Board of Education unanimously voted “yes” at its Sept. 11 meeting to appoint a student onto the board.

For years, students in most school districts had little to no say on issues affecting their schools, unless they attended Board of Education hearings with their parents and spoke during public comment sessions about their thoughts. The newly adopted law is designed to change that. Signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in early September, the bill had widespread support in the State Legislature, passing the Assembly 145-0 and the Senate 46-13.

Freeport school officials strongly agreed with the governor and Albany lawmakers. “I’m excited about the possibility and the future of having a student sit on our board,” said Freeport Schools Superintendent Fia Davis, who joined the district in September. “I believe in elevating student voices. I say nothing about them without them. The idea that we could have a student who will keep their ear to the ground, and they come back to collaborate with us is exciting.”

Freeport School District Vice President Shuron U. Jackson thought similarly. “It’s an awesome leadership opportu-

nity for students to have,” Jackson said. “We often talk about who’s advocating for students, but this is where they can advocate for themselves, and I think that’s a beautiful thing.”

The new law requires school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services to determine their own selection processes for student representation. Once ex-officio students, or students of reputable status, are appointed, they can begin to voice the opinions of their fellow students.

Students will not receive compensation, will have no voting rights and will be excluded from executive sessions and other non-public meetings. The legislation, though, does mark a new beginning for students to become more active in a school board’s executive process.

The law will take effect July 1, 2025. Currently, about one-third of New York’s 700 school boards and 37 BOCES boards have non-voting student members.

Freeport Board of Education members also discussed several advantages that could benefit student representatives. Not only would the position enhance their college applications, but also it would give students a practical understanding about the inner workings of public committees and school district services.

“I think it would be a great opportunity for whoever the young person is on any board to gain knowledge in knowing

Courtesy Christina Arlotta

Freeport Schools are embracing the new law passed by the state legislature to bring student representation to school boards by allowing a student to sit on the Board of Education.

how the system works on their behalf, so that they can also consider down the road when they’re thinking of being on the board to help their community and their fellow students and staff,” said Scott A. Richardson, a Freeport School District trustee.

There were few critics of the bill. Brian Fessler, director of governmental relations for the New York State School Boards Association, relayed their concerns, without taking a position himself.

“Some had the perspective that moving to this particular format could upset a system that was already working well,” Fessler said. “It probably rubbed some folks the wrong way or made them

feel like their systems of involvement for their district and their schools was not good enough.”

Freeport residents at the Sept. 11 meeting appeared to support the idea, however. “For the student, I think it would be a great idea to see what grownups do and what grown-ups are looking at when making decisions for our children. They’ll be able to explain things that kids may not fully understand,” said David de la Llera, a local business owner. “Understanding budgetary constraints, understanding big picture thinking, understanding that there is a method to the madness. That’s invaluable for future endeavors.”

Explaining how it is a president is elected

By CharlEs shaW cshaw@liherald.com

As Election Day approaches, the League of Women Voters of East Nassau hosted a presentation at the Levittown Public Library on Sept. 18 to educate voters about the Electoral College and its role in selecting presidents.

The league is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that works to protect and expand voting rights throughout the country. According to East Nassau member Barbara Epstein, its goal is to educate communities and encourage people to register to vote.

“It’s important for people to understand what the Electoral College means and how it impacts how people vote,” Epstein said.

At last week’s meeting, legal scholar Wilfred Codrington discussed the history of the Electoral College and how it has impacted presidential elections. Codrington is a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law and a professor of constitutional law at the Benjamin N. Cardoza School of Law. His research, teaching and advocacy focuses on voting, elections and the laws of democracy.

He noted that most voters may not fully understand how the Electoral College works. “It is that system that we know and love, or at least we think we know it,” Codrington said. “And I’m

guessing, to be frank, it’s not really clear that we do love it.”

The Electoral College, he explained, which selects the president, was established in the Constitution, with electors from each state fulfilling their duties six weeks after Election Day.

“Neither the 330 million people living in the United States, nor the 240 million folks of voting age, get to choose the president,” Codrington said. “Rather, it is this extremely important task falling on 538 people” — the sum total of the members of Congress, plus three for the capital, Washington, D.C. To win the Electoral College, a president needs to win at least half of those votes plus one, or 270.

The electors, he said, hold that title for one day every four years, and are chosen by the political parties, based on the outcome of the popular vote in each state.

igets all of that state’s electoral votes. Two states that do not use this system are Maine and Nebraska, which split their electoral votes proportionally based on the statewide popular vote and the results in each congressional district.

t’s important for people to understand what the Electoral College means, and how it impacts how people vote

BarBara EpstEin League of Women Voters of East Nassau

“When we go to vote for the president on Election Day,” he said, “we’re actually voting for people to occupy the roles as presidential electors.”

In 48 states, including the capital, a winner-take-all system is used, in which the candidate who wins the popular vote

“It does not matter if you win by seven votes or 7 million votes,” Codrington said. “If you win more than the next candidate, you will win the state’s slates of electors.”

Most states’ voting outcomes can be predicted, but several swing states, in which both the Democratic and Republican parties have similar levels of support, determine who wins the presidency. New York, for example, has not given its electoral votes to a Republican presidential candidate since 1984.

“These swing states have the greatest power,” Codrington said. “They are where the presidential race is most competitive, because Democrats and Republicans in those states are nearly equal, or at least their preferences are.”

As a result, reliably “blue” or “red” states receive less attention from presidential candidates than swing states. According to Codrington, 96 percent of

campaign events during the 2020 election took place in swing states accounting for 20 to 25 percent of the U.S. population. This obviously creates incentives for presidential campaigns to focus on policies of most interest in swing state voters, at the expense of the broader American public.

“The voter turnout is invariably higher in the swing states than it is in the rest of the country,” Codrington said, “That makes sense: If you feel like your vote counts, you are more likely to vote.”

Throughout the Electoral College’s history, proposals have been introduced in Congress to amend the Constitution to abolish it. In 1969, the House of Representatives voted on a measure to do just that, and more than two-thirds of that body supported it, but when it went to the Senate, the measure was filibustered.

One of the reasons why the Electoral College is unpopular, Codrington said, is because it’s prone to failing. It has awarded the presidency to the popular vote loser in five presidential elections, such as in 2016, when Donald Trump won even though his opponent, Hillary Clinton, received around 48 percent of the popular vote, to Trump’s 46 percent.

“So now we can say we know the Electoral College — I’ll leave you to decide whether we love the Electoral College,” Codrington explained to the audience, “but for much of the country’s existence, Americans have not.”

Tax credit initiative is saving newspapers

By AMANDA MOTT

Special to the Herald

Earlier this year, the Freeport Herald joined over 200 other local newspapers in New York State to launch the Empire State Local News Coalition, which successfully advocated for a state tax credit to support jobs in local newsrooms across the state.

Now, the fruits of this effort are paying off.

Spurred by the Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program — the nation’s first tax credit incentivizing hiring at local media outlets — three new local newspapers launched earlier this month in areas previously impacted by newsroom closures in Westchester and on Long Island.

Two of the three Westchester communities that lost their newspapers earlier this year saw the founding of the Rivertowns Dispatch (Ardsley, Hastings-On-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington) and The Recorder (Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge). A third newspaper, the Floral Park Villager, debuted on Long Island in a community that lost its own weekly paper during the Covid19 pandemic, further demonstrating the program’s ability to revive local journalism and reestablish connections within these communities.

Co-founders Lloyd Trufelman, Karen Sabath and Ed Baum celebrate the successful printing of the Bedford Recorder’s first issue.

communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Ardsley & Dobbs Ferry, New York after our old local newspaper closed earlier this year. We launched the Rivertowns Dispatch because we believe starting with a shared set of facts makes for richer community life, and that newspapers can be fun as well as useful. We are thrilled for the passage of the New York Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program because it makes it easier for us to hire full-time, quality journalists to share the news and information our communities want and need. We are so grateful to the Empire State Local News Coalition for its advocacy in bringing urgency to the challenges facing New York’s local media industry.”

“When we support local journalism, our communities win,” said Zachary Richner, founder of the Empire State Local News Coalition and director of Richner Communications, which owns the Long Island Herald newspapers.

“The launch of new local, independent news outlets in Westchester and Long Island is a testament to the momentum created by New York’s passage of the

Estate Planning for the Estranged Child (Part One)

All too often a client comes in with a sad tale about an estranged child. Naturally, they are at a loss as to what to do about the situation when it comes to leaving that child an inheritance.

Years ago, the famous advice columnist Ann Landers wrote that her all time most requested column for reprint was on this very subject. Ann wrote that an inheritance should be considered a gift and that if the gift is not deserved one should not be expected. While that may have been good advice at the time and perhaps still is in most cases, like many things it is more complicated today.

In practice, we find that many of these once loving sons and daughters have married individuals with borderline or narcissistic personality disorders. Their spouses are manipulative and controlling. They seek to separate the loving son or daughter from their family so as to better control their spouse. The estranged child knows from experience that going against the wishes of their narcissistic spouse is like throwing gasoline on a fire

so they go along to get along.

Why does this happen? The manipulator has an enormous advantage over the clients’ son or daughter. The manipulator is a professional, having been this way all their life, honing their skills. The estranged son or daughter is an amateur — they have no experience in being manipulated. It may take years for them to even understand they are being manipulated and then more years, if ever, to build up defenses to the manipulation.

When young children are involved, the estranged child well knows the adverse consequences of having any normal relationship with their children should they seek a divorce from the narcissist.

Our advice is to try to understand and be compassionate with an estranged son or daughter in this situation. An Inheritance Protection Trust (IPT), that may only be used for them and your grandchildren, managed by either a sibling or a professional, may be the answer to such a heart-rending situation.

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nation’s first tax credit for hiring at local media outlets. We started the Empire State Local News Coalition after some of these very communities lost vital news sources earlier this year and are thrilled by this resurgence in a shockingly short amount of time.”

The Empire State Local News Coalition, which represents over 200 New York newspapers, was instrumental in advocating for the program’s inclusion in the State budget, which offers a 50 percent refundable tax credit on the first $50,000 of each employee’s salary, with a cap of $300,000 per business over three years. The passage of this bill aims to help combat the state’s rapid decline in local journalism in New York. The state has lost nearly half of its newspapers and thousands of media jobs over the past two decades.

Publishers of the new newspapers shared their optimism and positive outlook for their industry in light of the Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs program. Allison Schulte, publisher of the Rivertowns Dispatch stated, “We launched the Rivertowns Dispatch to bring back local news to the

Lloyd Trufelman, co-founder and publisher of The Recorder, highlighted the critical role of local news in preserving democracy: “The launch of The Recorder, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom, shows New Yorkers recognize that a healthy democracy depends on access to reliable, quality news sources to stay informed.” Trufelman expressed hope that similar policies would continue to bolster nonprofit news outlets and support a diversified local news ecosystem.

On Long Island, Meg Morgan Norris, publisher of the Floral Park Villager, emphasized the program’s importance in the decision to launch the new paper. “The loss of Floral Park’s longtime newspaper, the Gateway Bulletin, during the Covid-19 pandemic was devastating for this tight-knit community. With the tax credit, there is a path to long-term fiscal stability for outlets like ours,” Norris said.

As local journalism continues to face evolving challenges, the Empire State Local News Coalition and the Freeport Herald remain committed to advocating for long-term sustainability in the industry so that communities like Freeport have trusted local news sources. These new publications mark a hopeful step forward in the resurgence of local media across New York, with the coalition pushing for continued legislative support to ensure the long-term sustainability of local journalism.

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In new show, host transcends the ordinary

with a tagline, ‘Finding your extraordinary in the ordinary.’”

The show features a wide range of the New York area’s hidden gems, from kickboxing gyms to women-owned businesses, and highlights the stories behind them.

The couple’s own experience with ballroom dancing, which they discovered as part of a Valentine’s Day celebration and have kept with, is a story of stepping out of one’s comfort zone that is shared in the series.

“We’ve been doing it for a year and a half,” Genduso said. “It’s something that we’d never thought about, but again, these are the little things that spark or reignite people’s interest in doing something different.”

The first season of “Extraordinary New York” comprises eight episodes, focused primarily on Long Island but with occasional ventures into New York City. The variety of the stories reflects Genduso’s mission to inspire people to take advantage of the many opportunities New York has to offer.

“There’s so much to explore, and so many hidden treasures and gems that people don’t even know about,” she said.

Ferrara-Genduso plays an integral role in the show’s production, collaborating closely with her spouse, contributing her artistic vision and helping to

shape the final product.

Although Ferrara-Genduso doesn’t have a background in acting or video production, she has taken to working behind the camera, helping with editing and offering her creative input.

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“What I’ve actually been kind of into in the show is, like, actually editing, which is not even something I have done before,” she said. “I don’t even know where that came from.”

The couple, who have lived in Free -

port since 2002 and became adoptive parents in 2010, chose the village for its diversity and sense of community. “Freeport has a great ability to just welcome everyone,” Genduso said. “Everyone living on our block has just been amazing. We have such amazing neighbors. Everyone is supportive … (if) anybody needs anything they just ask (and) everyone’s willing to help.”

As the series progresses, the pair are already in pre-production for Season Two, and are seeking unusual stories to feature.

“We want to get stories out there — unique stories,” Genduso said, adding that she hopes to showcase more local voices. The show airs monthly on Reveel, and the next episode is set to air on Friday, Oct. 25.

“(Nancianne has) a gift, a glow and energy that is magnetic,” William Cheverie, Reveel’s owner and the show’s executive producer, said. “(She deserves) every success.”

For those interested in discovering “Extraordinary New York,” the streaming service offers both free and paid subscriptions. To submit story ideas, call Genduso at (917) 445-0687. She ends each episode with the same affirmation: “Let’s keep exploring and inspiring each other. In a world where you can be anything, be kind. See you on the flip side!”

Celebrating 10 years of serving our community as The Safe Center!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn, NY

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS COST $250 SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation in honor of our 10th Anniversary!

Scan QR code, visit TSCLIGala.org, or call 516.465.4774 to donate or purchase tickets.

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t imothy ivers, editor, left, Kenny Vasquez, videographer, nancianne genduso, and Bruce Biersack, who funds ‘extraordinary new York’ at the show’s launch party.

CHARLI tEsORIERE

East Meadow 8th grade Soccer

NEW TO VARSITY soccer but no stranger to finding the scoresheet, Tesoriere is a big reason East Meadow is on the verge of earning the Nassau Conference AAA/AA4 crown with 11 wins through its first 12 games. Heading into this week’s action, the eighth-grader ranked tied for the county lead in goals with 22. She’s recorded eight multi-goal games and netted hat tricks against Valley Stream Central (both meetings), Hewlett and Glen Cove.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Oct. 17

Boys Soccer: Baldwin at Mepham 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Sewanhaka at Carey 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: V.S. Central at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Kennedy at South Side 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Freeport 5 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: Wantagh at Lawrence 5:30 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: Calhoun at South Side 6:45 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: Clarke at Plainedge 6:45 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. South 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18

Football: Hewlett at South Side 6 p.m.

Football: East Meadow at Oceanside 6 p.m.

Football: Baldwin at Jericho 6 p.m.

Football: Island Trees at West Hempstead 6 p.m.

Football: C.S. Harbor at Plainedge 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Football: North Shore at Wantagh 11 a.m.

Football: Lynbrook at Garden City 1 p.m.

Football: Clarke at V.S North 2 p.m.

Football: Farmingdale at Freeport 2 p.m.

Football: Westbury at Uniondale 3 p.m.

Football: Bethpage at Kennedy 3 p.m.

Football: Port Washington at Massapequa 3 p.m.

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Freeport goes for a winning year

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Freeport girls’ soccer entered the final week of the regular season with a chance to complete a second straight winning campaign

A 3-0 win at Sewanhaka on Tuesday moved the Red Devils to 5-4-4 in Conference AA5 with one match left. Freeport has been competitive in nearly every match this season producing four ties and three of its losses have come by a single goal.

“I think we’re still heading in a really good direction,” said second-year head coach Mark Andrejack “We are on a really good trajectory and a lot of good things have been happening this year.”

The Sewanhaka win featured a collective effort from the offense with goals by Jerelyn Arevalo, Allison Lazo and Linda Blanco. Brianna Carbajal Valdez and Sabrina Ligonde tallied assists in the convincing win.

Tuesday’s Sewanhaka victory was preceded by a 3-0 home triumph against Hempstead on Oct. 9 that featured two goals and an assist from Arevalo. Madelyn Perez also shined with a one goal and an assist while junior goalie Sonia Chavez recorded six saves in net.

The Red Devils are in position for another winning season after going 7-6-1 last year in large part due to the backline, which has held opposing teams to a goal or less in eight matches. Andrejack credited junior Ava Smith with taking on an increased role in the defensive effort this season with a unit that also includes seniors Ashley Zavala, Elsy Soriano and Carbajal Valdez.

The offense has also been finding its footing led up top by junior Maria Portela, Ligonde, a sophomore and Arevalo, who is shining on varsity as an eighth grader. Ligonde registered three goals in a 5-0 win against Sewanhaka on Sept. 17.

The midfield has played an integral role in the scoring this season with senior Madelyn Perez and sophomore Rebecca Hernandez, who is shining on the wing after starting on junior variety last fall. Hernandez scored a key goal in

Stefanelli/Herald Senior captain Madelyn Perez and the Red Devils are looking for back-to-back winning campaigns despite three one-goal defeats.

Freeport’s 1-1 tie with Elmont on Oct. 5. “Rebecca has been setting up a lot of scores and had some big goals for us,” Andrejack said. “We’re really happy with her development and improvement throughout the year.”

Andrejack credits the leadership of his upperclassmen for positioning Freeport for a winning season. The team features four captains in seniors Zavala and Perez along with juniors Dorla Miguel and Portela.

Freeport closes the regular season on

Thursday at home against Uniondale starting at 5 p.m. with a win clinching a winning record that Andrejack hopes lays the foundation for successful seasons going forward.

“The major key for us is going to be playing our game, doing the things that we focus on and doing the little things like playing the ball to the correct places that we want to get to,” Andrejack said. “As long as we play our game, keep doing the things that we’ve been working on, we’ll find some success.”

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Curran talks taxes, crime and affordability

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Assemblyman Brian Curran is looking to extend his tenure as the representative for New York’s 21st Assembly District in next month’s election. A lifelong resident of Lynbrook, he took office in 2022, after narrowly defeating thenincumbent Judy Griffin by a margin of just 138 votes.

During his time in office, Curran has been active in negotiating a new inflation factor for foundation aid funding, which is essential for public school districts across the state. His efforts were particularly vital when Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal threatened to reduce aid and eliminate the “save harmless” program, potentially impacting schools in East Rockaway and Oceanside. Additionally, Curran has successfully advocated for funding to expand universal pre-K programs and enhance public safety and mental wellness initiatives.

At a roundtable discussion hosted by the Herald on Oct. 4, Curran identified his top priorities as taxes, crime, affordability, and quality-of-life issues. He highlighted concerns over rising utility costs, child care expenses, and inflation, which he believes have significantly impacted residents’ financial stability.

Curran pointed to recent utility rate hikes by National Grid, Liberty Water, and PSEG, attributing them to policies established in Albany, particularly the

2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. He criticized the act for its “unrealistic” timeline and expectations, stating, “Everybody wants clean water, air, and environment. I think it was a bad plan with the best of intentions, but it’s a bad plan.”

Addressing other local issues, Curran expressed concerns over increasing airplane noise and congestion pricing. He noted that air traffic over his district has surged, with the FAA reporting a fourfold increase in flights compared to the previous year. “They couldn’t explain why,” he said, emphasizing the frustration among residents. Curran has supported legislation for a health study on airplane noise, although he noted that findings have yet to be released.

On school safety, Curran advocates for increased funding for resource officers.

“You should always have a presence at the school that can detect, alert, and respond to emergencies,” he asserted. He has collaborated with local mayors to secure grants for upgrading school security systems.

Curran has long opposed congestion pricing, which would impose a $15 fee on drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, calling it an unfair burden on middle-class workers. He criticized the law for its lack of exemptions for firefighters, police and teachers, saying, “That’s going to cost them close to $3,500 a year.” He also expressed his disappointment over the fact that Hochul’s decision to pause

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Assemblyman Brian Curran discussing his goals, if he is re-elected next month, during a recent Herald roundtable.

the implementation of the pricing plan came after the expenditure of $200 million in taxpayer funds. “That really is a spit in the face of the taxpayer,” he said.

He acknowledged that property taxes on Long Island have always been high, but noted that in the last decade, New York has lost more than a million residents to outward migration.

“We’ve led every state in that category for three out of the last four years,” he said, “to the point where even Governor Hochul said we can’t ignore this anymore.” He said he plans to continue to advocate for expanding STAR exemp -

tions, which help reduce school taxes for homeowners, particularly seniors.

Curran also addressed bail reform, which he opposed in 2018, citing concerns raised by police and district attorney organizations. “I never questioned the intent of the people trying to pass that bill,” he said. “If you look at it, bail, in and of itself, is a rich-poor issue.” He said that he understands that it is fundamentally unfair if a person who can pay bail gets out, while a poorer individual arrested on the same charges cannot. “But what they did in 2019 … took the entire bail system and just threw it out.” He said that after four attempts at fixing the legislation, Albany should provide judges more discretion to determine whether to set bail for offenders deemed a danger to the community.

“Public safety has to come first,” he said.

In addition to these issues, Curran discussed mental health initiatives and infrastructure funding. He also opposed Hochul’s 2023 proposal to require the construction of 2,500 housing units around LIRR stations within three years, arguing that local zoning regulations should guide such projects instead of state mandates.

Griffin focuses on education and equal rights

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Former State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin is looking forward to her rematch with the incumbent, Brian Curran. After she lost the race in 2022 by a slim 138-vote margin, she hopes to reclaim her seat in Albany.

Griffin has lived in Rockville Centre for more than 30 years, initially working in the financial industry before taking on roles as a lifestyle coach and corporate wellness educator. In 2016, she served as director of community outreach for former State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. Two years later, in 2018, she became the first Democrat to win the seat in more than 40 years. She served two terms before being unseated by Curran.

During her time in office, Griffin secured more than $8 million in funding from the state for local police and fire departments, schools, libraries, veterans’ halls, and non-profit organizations in her district. If elected, she hopes to continue her work as an advocate for education, mental health initiatives, reproductive rights, and local law enforcement.

Foundation aid, one of the largest sources of funding for public school districts, will likely be a major concern for Nassau County residents following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2024-25 executive budget proposal, which, if it were approved,

would have reduced the anticipated aid increase by more than $400 million statewide, leaving schools to face more than $23 million in proposed cuts.

“When the governor is delivering the State of the State and putting out a budget, to me, that is not the time to say ‘We’re going to reimagine foundation aid,’” Griffin said during a Herald roundtable discussion. Instead, she emphasized an idea for a more collaborative approach between state lawmakers, the governor’s staff and various stakeholders, meeting before the legislative session begins in January to discuss foundation aid.

Griffin also championed the establishment of health and wellness centers within school districts in Baldwin and Freeport, which provide support for both physical and mental well-being.

“It’s so helpful for students and families,” she said. “With so many working families it makes it more difficult … I think in today’s world, kids can get lost in the shuffle.”

In regard to public safety and criminal justice, the GOP has been very critical of bail reform — a state law passed in 2019 ending the use of cash bail for misdemeanors and minor offenses. Republicans criticize the law, arguing that it has created a “revolving door” for the convicted. Griffiin challenged this narrative for weaponizing criminal justice reform, and said she remains committed to ensuring

equality in the legal system.

“First of all, I find that much of what the GOP says on this issue is not even true,” she said. “That’s not saying we don’t need to look at things and make sure we have the safest communities possible. But there’s a lot of rhetoric behind this.” Griffin said she has worked closely with police unions and the District Attorneys Association on a series of revisions to make sure the law appropriately categorizes non-violent offenses. She also played a big role in the Red Flag Gun Law, which aims to prevent individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others from obtaining firearms, and the “teacher gun law,” ensuring that educators would never be compelled to carry weapons in schools.

She is a staunch supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment, which she previously co-sponsored and voted for in 2022. She emphasized that it not only affirms fundamental rights, but also provides legal protection against discrimination of marginalized communities.

Griffin said her commitment to reproductive rights is evident in her support for the state’s codification of Roe v. Wade in 2019.

“It is possible that (Donald) Trump could be our new president, and if he invokes the Comstock Act, which could make anything used for abortion — equipment, medicine, any of it — banned across our country,” Griffin said. She said

Tim Baker/Herald Former state Assemblywoman Judy Griffin discussed her stance on state issues during a Herald roundtable on Oct. 2.

she is concerned about how restrictions on reproductive health could jeopardize women’s health and wellbeing.

Regarding housing, she said that while there is a great need, it is also something that needs to be addressed strategically, providing suburban municipalities the ability to weigh in. Griffin believes we can build a better future for Nassau County by fostering collaboration and addressing disparities.

Freeport student shines as race champ

Freeport High School freshman, known to friends and family as “Race,” made a name for himself by winning the state championship in triathlon just before starting his first year of high school. Race has been training with the Long Island Express swim team for three years and recently joined the LI Lightning Warriors triathlon team.He has ambitious goals of earning college scholarships and pursuing a career as an athletic trainer and coach.

Nov. 8,

Courtesy Brittany Montano

Carpaneda’s work explores subcultures

paneda has spent the last 29 years living on Long Island, with nearly 20 of those years in Freeport. His journey as an artist began in his childhood, and despite financial challenges and the occasional need for side jobs, his dedication to his craft has remained steadfast.

“I started creating art as a child, around 10 years old,” he said. “It was my way of expressing myself, especially in environments where being different wasn’t always accepted. From a young age, I knew art was my calling.”

His upbringing and experiences living in diverse communities have strongly impacted his artistic voice.

“My art is deeply influenced by the punk rock scene, LGBTQIA+ themes, and African American culture, carrying the spirit of rebellion, resilience and identity,” Carpaneda said.

Moving to Freeport provided him with the diversity he craved, inspiring his creative exploration. “Freeport, in particular, is rich in culture, which has shaped my perspective as an artist,” he added. “I’ve always loved Lou Reed, and since he grew up in Freeport, it holds a special meaning for me.”

Carpaneda’s art often challenges societal norms, especially around LGBTQIA+ issues. “Sexuality is at the heart of my work, and LGBTQIA+ themes allow me to challenge societal norms and perceptions,” he said. “Art and sexuality are intertwined because both are about expression, vulnerability and truth.”

His work is also tied closely to activism, saying that he believes art should provoke thought and encourage dialogue on topics like discrimination and identity.

“Art’s purpose isn’t only to please aesthetically but also to reflect society, challenge it, and inspire change,” he added.

Religion also plays a prominent role in Carpaneda’s art, though his relationship with it is complex, he said. His work often draws from Christian iconography, yet it challenges traditional views, particularly regarding the LGBTQIA+ community.

“I don’t see a contradiction between my exploration of sexuality and religious themes,” Carpaneda explained. “Christianity, at its core, teaches love, compassion and acceptance, though it has often been misused to oppress.”

“Jesus Christ,” the painting to be auctioned at Sotheby’s, reflects Carpaneda’s personal relationship with spirituality and the human condition. “The title is simple, but the image challenges viewers to reconsider their ideas about Christ and humanity,” he said.

Through the work, Carpaneda said he wants to spark conversation and force people to confront their preconceptions about what is holy, divine and human.

In another religious project, Carpaneda recently worked with the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, creating a series of sculptures for the Stations of the Cross.

“The series of miniature sculptures, each depicting a scene from Christ’s final journey, was embraced by the

‘punk island’ is a gritty representation of youth rebellion and countercultural movements that have influenced

a vivid depiction of punk culture, the painting ‘mars Bars’ reflects the artist’s roots in the underground scene.

church, despite the tension between my more provocative work and traditional religious views,” he explained.

That project was fulfilling for Carpaneda, pointing out that it’s the type of work he hopes to continue in the future.

The artist’s work will also be showcased at the Long Island Biennial 2024, the 8th edition of a juried show meant to foster connections between artists from Nassau and Suffolk counties, until Jan. 19 at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington and will go up as part of an exhibition The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook on Nov. 21.

“There’s always something on the horizon, and that’s what keeps me going — the potential for the next project or piece to connect with people in a profound way,” he said.

Carpaneda’s ‘mosh pit’ is a dynamic portrayal of energy and chaos, capturing the spirit of alternative music scenes that shaped the artist’s worldview.

‘embracing differences’ is a striking exploration of identity and the beauty of human diversity, central themes in Carpaneda’s work.

Photos courtesy Fernando Carpaneda

Carpaneda’s art.

fernando

STEPPING OUT

Back to the basics:

Building with BLOCKS

Young imaginations reach new heights at ‘Block Party’

By Danielle Schwab

From a futuristic spaceship to a giant castle, there’s no limit to what can be created with blocks and a little creativity.

Young “builders” are invited to show off their skills at “Block Party,” a free-play exhibit for all ages to enjoy.

But be sure to visit soon — Long Island Children’s Museum’s seasonal exhibit is short-lived. It runs through Nov. 3.

“This new exhibit for the museum is so open-ended and encourages so many different modalities of learning and types of play within the space,” says Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education.

While kids may play with smaller blocks at home, these big foam blocks come in larger-than-life proportions — so visitors can make their biggest creations yet.

Steve Martin and Martin Short

• Now until Nov. 3

• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older

• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800

• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City

fun.

“These are structures that they can build, that they can climb on, they can go through or under. They can use a lot of dramatic play with this since it’s all just open-ended play, which is what we love,” Niver says. “So there’s a lot of processes happening during this kind of play, and it really invites a lot of collaboration between the adults and the kids as well as peer-to-peer, to work together.”

From long, bendable cylinders to the stackable rectangles, the blocks can be used as the catalyst for an endless assortment of building projects. The results are limitless.

The blocks are all blue, intentionally so. The single block color creates a blank canvas for endless creative possibilities. By eliminating the distraction of multiple colors, children can immerse themselves fully in their designs, focusing on construction and creativity without worrying about matching hues. Thus children are able to immerse themselves fully in play, according to Niver.

“When you have a lot of visual distraction, it’s actually harder for kids to unleash their imagination and learn and have that creative output be as successful,” she explains. “So basically, having them all in one color allows a better opportunity for that to flourish.”

Prompts throughout the exhibit space guide the builders, if some inspiration for their block masterpieces is needed. Build a shelter for a real (or imaginary) pet or perhaps a robot that actually works. The exhibit even challenges everyone to see how high you can build.

For smaller creations, a table of hand-held blocks is available to play with as well.

“The appeal of this exhibit lies in its immersive quality,” Niver says. “While children are accustomed to playing with small blocks that fit in the palm of their hand, here they encounter a larger-than-life experience.”

Once the build is done, it’s time to put young imaginations to the test! Kids can put the spotlight on their creations and produce interesting shadows on the wall for interactive storytelling.

The exhibit was created in conjunction with “Worldwide Day of Play,” an initiative of Nickelodeon with the Association of Children’s Museums to get families engaged with their environment through screen-free play while fostering the benefits of skill-building activities.

“Block Party’” encourages children to develop their motor skills, enhance their muscle strength

“We think it’s really important for the kids to disconnect because they don’t have as many opportunities to do that these days. I find that screens are becoming so much more prevalent, and they’re so accessible in different areas,” Niver says.

“To really set the scene and just bring it down to the basics of building blocks, it’s so beneficial to them for their development, with a lot of social emotional learning happening.”

This is the first exhibit to be installed after the museum’s Fall Fix Up — the annual two-week closing period every September when the museum conducts maintenance and exhibit refresh, along with staff training.

“We go over different aspects of learning and play and try to educate our staff and empower them for when we reopen. We make sure that we reopen in a really impressive way for our visitors, to welcome them back,” Niver adds.

At the Block Party, no dream is too big, so it’s time to get building — one block at a time.

Photos courtesy LICM

Museum visitors are invited to an oversized “block” party where giant lightweight blocks turn playtime into extraordinary adventures. Stack them, crawl through them or team up to make dream designs come true. Construct castles, mazes, fantastical creatures or secret hideaways.

Icons, collaborators and dos amigos Steve Martin and Martin Short have a relationship that’s evolved in unexpected ways since their SNL days. Their comic prowess has surely reached new heights since their involvement in Hulu’s smash hit “Only Murders in the Building.” The pair takes another comic turn as special guests at Tilles Center’s 2024 Gala. These two funnyman display their impeccable talents as “The Dukes of Funnytown!” — a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $70. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Anthony Rodia

Anthony Rodia lets loose with his “Totally Reliable” tour. A firstgeneration Italian-American, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood and just about everything else.

Saturday Oct. 19, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

$89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Rock the Dock

Ambrosia, John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player), will come together for a magical night performing all of their 1970s and ‘80s Billboard Top 40 Hits, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Yacht Rock the Dock shines the spotlight on the original artists, with Elliot Lurie, as they reinvigorate their many beloved tunes. Enjoy Ambrosia’s everlasting hits including “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman” and “Biggest Part of Me.” John Ford Coley, most known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, performs many memorable hits, including “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight,” “Love Is The Answer” and “Nights Are Forever Without You.”Peter Beckett, Player’s original lead singer and songwriter. was voted by Billboard Magazine as Best New Single Artist in 1978 for Player’s hit “Baby Come Back.,” while Elliot Lurie is best known as the vocalist for Looking Glass, and sang lead on the band’s hit single “Brandy.” These songs are the soundtrack to a generation. Today’s so-called smooth yacht rock music scene would not be yacht rock without the contributions of these Grammy winning artists. What emerged primarily from southern California during one of the greatest periods of music is a classic rock radio staple across the U.S. You cannot turn on the radio without hearing many of these songs every day. As younger generations of music fans fall in love and embrace these classic rock/soft rock hits, everyone realizes that these songs are becoming bigger now than at any time since their heyday, which by common consent stretched between 1976 and 1983. Get ready to Rock the Dock! Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 2993100.

‘The Birthday Party’ Looking for something to do this Halloween season that isn’t just for kids? Visit Sands Point Preserve for an exclusive, immersive theatrical production, “The Birthday Party,” held in a secluded, opulent mansion, Friday and Saturday, oct. 18-19, oct. 25, oct. 31, and Nov. 1. For those who attended Archie’s last “Birthday Party,” rest assured, there are new surprises in store.

Guests will be blindfolded and escorted to a secret location on the property, Villa Vanitas, to celebrate the enigmatic Lord Archibald Axel Von Finkelshorn Chatterton’s 30th birthday. He is a witless charmer on the cusp of a life-changing revelation, and everyone’s invited to witness his journey on a night that promises to be unforgettable and delightfully unpredictable. Cocktail attire preferred. $175 per person. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

Spooky Fest is back

A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want a scare, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for call (516) 7640045 for more information.

Adelphi’s Best of Broadway: Decades

Jump into the dazzling world of Broadway as Adelphi’s talented students bring to life the magic of shows that opened 10, 20, 30 or more years ago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. Enjoy modern and classic Broadway hits from shows like “Suffs” (2024); “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (2014); “Sunday in the Park with George” (1984) and “Anything Goes” (1934). Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Chamber concert

Immerse yourself in the rich harmonies and lyrical beauty of a piano trio and solo vocal works, with Old Westbury Gardens ensemble-in-residence Poetic Musica, Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., with pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m.

Cellist Eugene Moye, violinist Erik Wyrick, pianist Yasmin Alami, and mezzo-soprano Eleanor Valkenburg perform works by Debussy, Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel. $30, $25 members, seniors, students. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The dropin program cntinues Saturday, Nov. 2, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum. org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.

At

the cinema

‘Let’s do the time warp again…’

Enjoy a fun evening at Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, at a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” Friday, Oct. 18, 8:30-11 p.m. Audience participation is highly encouraged, so come prepared to sing, dance, and enjoy the cult classic experience. 195 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. Visit sparkleonstage.org for more information.

Oct. 23

Walking Wednesday Join Maryellen Cantanno for Walking Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.; next session is Oct. 9. Enjoy a 45-minute group walk at a pace set by participants, with all fitness levels welcome. Guided by the health team from Mount Sinai/ South Nassau Hospital, walkers will learn how to stay in tune with their bodies. Some weeks may include off-site meet-ups around the village, and in case of rain, the walk will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center. Call the library to find out this week’s location. Participants must sign a waiver prior to join, which can be found on the library’s website. Visit FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274 for more information. 144 West Merrick Road.

cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.

It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

On stage

See Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, opening Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30, 7;30 p.m. Delve into the lives of Arkádina, a famous — but fading — actress, and that of her lover, Trigórin, a well-known author. They arrive at her brother Sórin’s country estate for the summer, just as son Konstantín is staging an experimental new play he’s written and directed, starring his girlfriend, Nína. Chekhov’s first successful naturalist play follows the lives of young artists as they navigate life. Thematically, it’s a study of the arts and the artist, the lack of real satisfaction to be found there, the pretense and mediocrity that pervade the practice, and yet the power and mystery that are possible. Nassau Community College’s Little Theatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/information, visit nassau.booktix.com or NCC. edu or call (516) 572-7676.

Freeport High’s de la Llera excels in math and science

Freeport High School senior David de la Llera has been honored with the prestigious Rensselaer Medal, an award recognizing students for exceptional performance in math and science.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the nation’s oldest technological research university, presents the award annually. De la Llera was notified that he had received the award in July.

Along with the distinction, the senior becomes eligible for a $40,000 annual scholarship if he chooses to attend Rensselaer for his college education.

“This is a truly exciting award to receive,” said de la Llera. “If I choose to attend RPI, I know the opportunities for innovative research will be incredible.”

Established in 1916, the Rensselaer Medal honors students worldwide who

show great potential in fields essential to the advancement of technology and science.

By receiving this award, David joins a prestigious group of recipients who have gone on to make notable contributions in their professions.

“This award reflects David’s ongoing passion for not only math and science, but all subjects in the STEM field,” said Director of Science Vincent Pereira.

“The award represents the hard work he has put into his studies. We are extremely proud.”

Freeport School District has extended its congratulations to de la Llera on his remarkable academic accomplishment.

–Mohammad Rafiq

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

Freeport High School’s David de la Llera received the Rensselaer Medal, an honor given to students who have excelled in math and science. He is pictured with Director of Science Vincent Pereira.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU

TRUMAN CAPITAL

HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SHERRIL BAEZ AKA

SHERRIL S. BAEZ, ET AL, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 4, 2022, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 7, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows:

808 South Ocean Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-180-429

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 614142/2019 in the amount of $769,435.71 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 149320

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ANDRADINA NEVES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 138 Dehnhoff Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport,

County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 245 and Lots 30, 31, and 32.

Approximate amount of judgment is $161,884.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601152/2023.

Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 221097-1 149386

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., -againstKATHLEEN MURRAY, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on December 21, 2023, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and KATHLEEN MURRAY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 13, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 58 LEE STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575; and the following tax map identification: 36-159-141.

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 600503/2022. Peter Kramer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149418

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LOANCARE, LLC, -againstMICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 24, 2023, wherein LOANCARE, LLC is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL DORFMAN IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 12, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 254 PARK AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 54-209-40 & 41. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615349/2018. Jerry Merola, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149416

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIT VENTILATOR REPLACEMENT AT FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FPSD 2206 – Phase 2 Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: UNIT VENTILATOR REPLACEMENT AT FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SED NO: 28-02-09-03-0-001-044 (CONTRACT G1 –GENERAL CONSTRUCTION , CONTRACT H1 –HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING & CONTRACT E1 –ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION); will be received until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 8th, 2024 at the Freeport Business Office for Freeport Union Free School District, attention: Mr. Ivono Stintug, Assistant Business Manager, located at 235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520.

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning October 17th, 2024 as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom.co m Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Please note REVplans (melville.h2mplanroom.co m) is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom.co m Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: UNIT VENTILATOR REPLACEMENT at FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the FREEPORT UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening.

A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for October 28th, 2024 at 3:00 pm. Potential bidders are asked to gather in the lobby of Freeport Senior High School, located at 50 S. Brookside Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District.

Freeport Union Free School District Board of Education 235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520 149558

Contract E2 – Electrical Construction Contract E2 – Electrical Construction will be received until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 8th, 2024 at the Freeport Business Office for Freeport Union Free School District, attention: Mr. Ivono Stintug, Assistant Business Manager, located at 235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning October 17th, 2024 as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom.co m Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs.

name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: FOOTBALL FIELD REFURBISHMENT, BLEACHER REPLACEMENT, PRESSBOX AND BATHROOMS, AND TRACK RESURFACE AT FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERIOR RENOVATION & EXTERIOR SITEWORK AT FIELD HOUSE FPSD 2310 NB – 1 Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERIOR & EXTERIOR IMPROVMENTS AT FIELD HOUSE SED NO: 28-02-09-03-0-005 CONTRACT G – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION will be received until 11:00 am prevailing time on November 8th, 2024 at the Freeport Business Office for Freeport Union Free School District, attention: Mr. Ivono Stintug, Assistant Business Manager, located at 235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL

REFURBISHMENT, BLEACHER REPLACEMENT, PRESS BOX AND BATHROOMS, AND TRACK RESURFACE AND SCOREBOARD AT FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FPSD 2304, 2305, & 2307 Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: FOOTBALL FIELD REFURBISHMENT, BLEACHER REPLACEMENT, PRESS BOX AND BATHROOMS, TRACK RESURFACE AND SCOREBOARD AT FREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SED NO:

28-02-09-03-0-001-044

SED NO:

28-02-09-03-7-023-001

SED NO: 28-02-09-03-7-025-001

Contract C1 – Track Resurface & Football Field Refurbishment Contract G2 – Bleacher Replacement, Press Box, and Bathrooms Contract P2 – Plumbing Construction

Please note REVplans (melville.h2mplanroom.co m) is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom.co m Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and

A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for October 28th, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Potential bidders are asked to gather in the lobby of Freeport Senior High School, located at 50 S. Brookside Ave, Freeport, NY 11520, at which time they will be escorted to the various buildings. Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. Freeport Union Free School District Board of Education 235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520 149557

Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, drawings, and specifications, may be obtained online beginning October 17th, 2024 as a download at the following website: melville.h2mplanroom.co m

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Freeport Housing Authority will be holding a Public Meeting on October 23, 2024 at 5:00PM, at 100 North Main Street, Community Center, Freeport, NY 11520. 149561

Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from REVplans, 28 Church Street, Unit 7, Warwick, NY 10990 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of $100 (One Hundred Dollars) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Please note REVplans (melville.h2mplanroom.co m) is the designated location and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. Only those Contract Documents obtained in this manner will enable a prospective bidder to be identified as an official plan holder of record. The Provider takes no responsibility for the completeness of Contract Documents obtained from other sources. Contract Documents obtained from other sources may not be accurate or may not contain addenda that may have been issued. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at melville.h2mplanroom.co m Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda

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required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda.

Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: INTERIOR RENOVATION & EXTERIOR SITEWORK AT FIELD HOUSE. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for forty-five (45) days after the formal bid opening.

A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for October 28th, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Potential bidders are asked to gather in the lobby of Cleveland Ave Field House, located at 100 Cleveland Ave, Freeport, NY 11520. Although not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District.

Freeport Union Free School District

Board of Education

235 N. Ocean Ave Freeport, New York 11520 149559

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to §128-5 of the Freeport Village Code, a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport will be held to conduct public hearings on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Board of Trustees Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport, NY adjacent to the Mayor’s Office. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk

Issue Date: October 17, 2024 149560

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Pltf. vs. SHANAI L. JACKSON A/K/A SHANAI JACKSON, et al, Defts. Index #012297/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 23, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 150 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 a/k/a Section 55, Block 423, Lot 4. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, distant 246.00 ft. Northerly from a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Northerly side of Debevoise Avenue when measured along the Easterly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, being a plot 44 ft. x 89.56 ft. x 44.04 ft. x 87.78 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $318,860.51 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MARIA SIDERIS, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Ptlf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl.Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 20021-1397 - #101836 149552

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC

DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS, Plaintiff, -againstSOUTH MAIN RE HOLDINGS LLC; ALAN R. RICHARTZ, JR., if he/she be living and if he/she be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant

who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; MERY ACOSTA AS JOHN DOE #1; MARGARET ANN GRYM AS JOHN DOE #2; SHANASIA “DOE” (REFUSED LAST NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #4 through JOHN DOE #11, Defendants - Index No. 620177/2023 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated September 18, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (CALCON MUTUAL MORTGAGE LLC

DBA ONETRUST HOME LOANS) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Gary M. Carlton, J.S.C. Dated: September 18, 2024 Filed: September 26, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 261 South Main Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: June 24, 2024 Filed: October 8, 2024

Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Raspreet Bhatia, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 149550

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605597/2017. Russell S. Burman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149546

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 797 S. Long Beach Ave. Freeport NY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/20/2024. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:_812 Guy Lombardo Ave., Freeport, NY 11520 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 149488

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1997-1 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-1, -againstWINELL THOMAS, AS ALTERNATE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KATTE MALOY THOMAS A/K/A KATIE M. THOMAS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on July 30, 2024, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NA, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1997-1 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-1 is the Plaintiff and WINELL THOMAS, AS ALTERNATE EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF KATTE MALOY THOMAS A/K/A KATIE M. THOMAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on November 19, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 74 DAVIS STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520; and the following tax map identification: 55-496-118. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST II, Plaintiff, vs. COZY NEST HOMES, LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 19, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine”, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 610 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 54 and Lots 6-7. Approximate amount of judgment is $643,946.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607903/2023. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Michael Joseph Sepe, Esq., Referee Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Tel: 212.825.0365, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149548

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF FW-BKPL SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ADRIANO ADAMES A/K/A ADRIANO D. ADAMES, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 13, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 30, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 99 Shonnard Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 223 and Lots 487-488. Approximate amount of judgment is $675,244.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613091/2022.

Gerard DeGregoris, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 220010-2 149174

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against ANDREA FAGAN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 27, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme

Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 296 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54 Block 84

Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,592.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015029/2010. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Certified funds only, made payable to Lisa Goodwin, Esq., as Referee. Lisa Goodwin, Esq., Referee File # QNSRN601 149176

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, Plaintiff v. Nassau County Public Administrator as Administrator of the Estate of Gloria J. Gaiser, deceased, et al., Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale (the “Judgment”) entered on August 7, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell in one parcel at public auction to be held at the North Side steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on October 22, 2024 at 2:00p.m., the premises described by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows:

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the incorporate Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot Number 87, in Block 59, on a certain Map entitled, “Map of Laurel Manor, situated at Freeport, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, N.Y., owned by Stebar Cons. Co., Inc., Cedarhurst, L.I., Surveyed by William H. Parry Inc., Land

Surveyors, February 14th, 1956,” and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on November 22nd, 1957 as Map No. 6965, which said Lot, is more particularly bounded and described, according to said Map as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Laurel Road distance 398.20 feet Westerly and Northerly from the extreme Westerly end of an arc of a curve connecting the Southerly side of Laurel Road with the Westerly side of South Main Street; RUNNING THENCE South 83 degrees 07 minutes West, 99.76 feet; RUNNING THENCE North 6 degrees 53 minutes West, 85.50 feet; RUNNING THENCE South 79 degrees 06 minutes 19 seconds East, 86.26 feet to the Westerly side of Laurel Road; RUNNING THENCE Southerly along the Westerly side of Laurel Road on the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 45 feet, a distance of 48.84 feet; and RUNNING THENCE Southerly still along the Westerly side of Laurel Road on the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 25 feet, a distance of 15.91 feet, to the point or place of BEGINNING.

Said Premises known as 19 Laurel Road, Freeport, New York 11520. (Section 62 Block 59 Lot 87) Approximate amount of lien $841,013.43, plus interest and Plaintiff’s advances, costs and expenses, all due as per the Judgment. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the Judgment and terms of sale.

Index No.: 4251/2013; Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP

Robert J. Malatak, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust 156 West 56th Street New York, New York 10019 Tel: (212) 237-1000 149178

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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.

A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.

You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.

Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move.

This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.

I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.

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Honoring our immigrant ancestors

Immigration has been a contentious topic for the past few years, as the migrant crisis at the southern border has continuously grabbed headlines, prompted intense debate and served as a major policy point for candidates in elections across the nation.

While Americans have always, and likely will always, disagree on how to handle this issue, there’s no denying the increasingly vitriolic, outlandish and in many cases outright racist language used to describe these immigrants.

Every American is a descendant of immigrants, whether your ancestors came here on the Mayflower, through Ellis Island or, in recent decades, on a plane. My ancestors came from Italy, Scotland, England, France and Germany, some as early as the 1600s and some as late as the early 1900s.

So it’s disappointing, as someone who was raised to take pride in my family’s history, who learned about the struggles that my Italian and Jewish relatives faced when they arrived, to see how willing many Americans are to assume the worst about all immigrants.

There are some who will say, “I don’t hate all immigrants — just the illegals who come to our country to steal our jobs and murder us.” While I can appreciate the very real worries about gang members or criminals arriving in our neighborhoods, I’d like to ask a simple question.

How do you think your immigrant ancestors would feel if someone accused them of eating dogs?

II can promise you, most of our ancestors did face discrimination when they came to this country. In the mid-1800s, when waves of Germans and Irish arrived, and decades later, when Italian, Greek, Russian, Jewish and more people came here in droves, they faced the racist backlash that many immigrants are still facing today.

their journey over. They drew caricatures, published cartoons calling Irishmen “wild beasts,” and ran political campaigns on a platform that the Irish were not fit to be members of civilized society.

t’s frustrating to see many Americans assume the worst about immigrants.

According to Kevin Kenny, a professor of history at Boston College, “Native-born Americans criticized Irish immigrants for their poverty and manners, their supposed laziness and lack of discipline, their public drinking style, their Catholic religion, and their capacity for criminality and collective violence. In both words and pictures, critics of the Irish measured character by perceived physical appearance.”

Sound familiar?

The Know Nothing Party of the 1850s was a nativist political movement that opposed Catholic immigration into the country. They ran on a platform of keeping America Protestant and “pure,” rejecting the notion that Catholics and non-Anglo-Saxon peoples had anything to offer our young nation.

The Know Nothings used slurs to insult the many Irish immigrants who had fled the Great Famine, many of whom endured hellish conditions on

EI’m not saying people don’t have a right to be concerned about illegal immigration. It’s a serious issue that has remained unresolved through far too many administrations of both parties. But we must remember that our words have meaning, and that when we make blanket judgments about people or groups, we are, as the adage goes, cutting off our nose to spite our face.

Because immigrants have always been the backbone of this country, from the day of the signing of the Declaration

of Independence — which features the signatures of eight immigrants — to today. From early arrivers like Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who built Fort West Point and helped the Americans win the Battle of Saratoga, to later ones like Andrew Carnegie, the tycoon who dominated the steel industry in the 19th century — neither of whom had ‘legal’ documentation when they arrived — immigrants have always had an outsized impact as workers, innovators and leaders.

Arguably the most famous immigrant in our history, Alexander Hamilton, came to New York as a boy with nothing, and ended up one of our most influential Founding Fathers. I wonder what people these days would call the immigrant orphan child of a prostitute from the Caribbean with no formal schooling.

Immigration is difficult. It is a quagmire that provides immeasurable benefits while, conversely, creating serious social, economic and political pressures. But we should never resort to reductive and hateful stereotypes.

Every immigrant, no matter how he or she came here, is a human being, and should be treated as such. Don’t make the same mistake the people who called my relatives “wops” and “dagos” did, and assume they have less to offer.

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff. Comments? WSheeline@ liherald.com.

How to talk to young people about elections

very four years, citizens of the United States have the privilege of voting in the presidential election. It is one of the most sacred and awesome responsibilities of being an American citizen. Reflecting on the ideals set forth in the Constitution, it is crucial that we engage our students in conversations about the election process to help them understand and appreciate the significance of voting. Although discussing politics in public schools can be uncomfortable for some, particularly in today’s polarized environment, remaining silent on these issues is actually detrimental. Educators have a responsibility to help develop young people into informed, active participants in the democratic process and, hopefully, the next generation of civic leaders.

As a former high school social stud-

ies teacher, I believe the election season is the perfect opportunity to make learning more relevant by bringing textbooks to life. There are so many invaluable skills students can learn during local and national election cycles. First, they should be taught about the election process. Many of our students come from other countries, including those that do not have participatory democracies. Teachers can use the upcoming elections as a time to provide a refresher on the branches of government and how elections function in the U.S.

We need to help students understand the significance of voting.

developed guidelines for identifying news media bias, which includes differentiating news from opinion, understanding that bias is a spectrum and recognizing our own biases. These are all extremely valuable skills that students will benefit from even after the election cycle has passed.

Additionally, we can teach students how to navigate the media landscape and identify bias in the media. With the widespread use of social media as primary news sources, it is often difficult for young people and adults alike to differentiate fact from fiction or evaluate the credibility of a news source.

The News Literacy Project, an organization devoted to ensuring that all students are skilled in news literacy,

Another critical skill students can develop when learning about elections is how to consider different perspectives. With the explosion of the internet and social media algorithms, it is very likely that young people who get their news from online media sources are never confronted with opinions or values that are different from their own. In order for students to successfully navigate life after high school and become leaders in the global workforce, however, they must be able to listen to the opinions of others, seek to understand a variety of perspectives and engage in civil discourse and debate. These skills are essential for navigating real-world challenges.

Finally, teaching about elections

offers an excellent opportunity to discuss with young people the importance of voting. As educators, we counter voter apathy by teaching students about the historical struggle for voting rights in this country, particularly for historically marginalized groups, such as women and African-Americans. These discussions may evoke strong emotions, but they are vital to helping students understand why voting matters and how our country has evolved.

We should remind students of the importance of taking part in local elections in addition to the national presidential elections. We should also explore ways for young people to practice exercising the right to vote in school, and provide opportunities for them to voice their opinions on local issues in the community.

This is a really exciting and pivotal time in our country, with history unfolding before our eyes. It is our duty to ensure that the next generation is not only witnessing these moments, but is engaged with and prepared to shape them.

Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Ed.D., is superintendent of the Uniondale Union Free School District.

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The Mets are a case study in grit

ports often provide the most visible examples of overcoming the odds. Take, for example, the New York Mets, who, in late May, suffered a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them 11 games under .500. Many fans and baseball insiders had all but written them off, but the Mets didn’t quit.

Instead the ball club made strategic lineup changes and, most important, held firm in their belief that they were still a great team. The result? A remarkable turnaround that put them 30 games over .500 and propelled them into this week’s National League Championship series.

Pitcher Jim Abbott is another powerful example of overcoming adversity. Born without a right hand, Abbott faced enormous challenges from an early age, but refused to let his physical difference define or limit him. He eventually reached the major leagues, and not only pitched at the highest level, but tossed a no-hitter for the Yankees in 1993.

This lesson isn’t just for athletes. Struggling students can reassess their study habits, ask for extra help, and find the support they need. A professional facing new challenges at work can seek out training, lean on colleagues for advice, and even turn frustration into motivation. Teachers, mentors and coaches thrive on helping others succeed, so seeking help isn’t a weakness — it’s a smart move.

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Climate change should be on voters’ minds

To the Editor:

As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, are all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis.

This issue deserves more attention than it has received so far this election cycle. During the presidential debate, only one brief question was asked about climate at the very end.

The fact is, the climate crisis impacts us all, no matter where we live or how much money we make. Americans are being told to flee their homes and risk losing everything. Meanwhile, Big Oil continues to put profits over people by prioritizing fossil fuels that continue to destroy our environment.

We cannot afford to lose any more time in the fight against the climate crisis. We need leaders — at the federal, state and local level — who believe in the science of climate change and are

Overcoming adversity isn’t just about persistence, but is about a mindset of constant learning and growth. Whether you’re falling behind in school, at work or on a sports team, the temptation to surrender can be overwhelming. But those who thrive amid adversity don’t see challenges as walls; they see them as steppingstones to progress.

If you’re a student struggling to grasp difficult concepts, feeling like you’re always two steps behind, it’s easy to lose hope. At work, new technologies and methodologies might feel like waves crashing over you, leaving you disoriented. And for an athlete, the weight of defeat can make the rest of the season feel like an uphill climb that’s no longer worth making.

So how does a person, or a team, regroup and find success after falling behind?

While determination is key, succeeding isn’t just about plowing through. It’s about strategic adaptation. It’s about identifying what’s important, what’s holding you back, and making meaningful changes — sometimes inspired by others, and sometimes by digging deep into yourself.

The first step often is simply asking for help. And that’s nothing to be ashamed of. We’ve all been there!

Adversity isn’t a dead end. It’s a detour that offers new pathways to growth and success, but only if we’re willing to stay the course, make adjustments, and push beyond the initial

impulse to give up. And real-life stories of overcoming adversity can be powerful sources of inspiration, because they demonstrate that success is often born from struggle, resilience and perseverance.

J.K. Rowling’s journey to becoming the world-famous author of the Harry Potter series is a classic example. Before Harry Potter became a household name, Rowling was a struggling single mother living on welfare. She wrote the first Harry Potter book in coffee shops, often battling self-doubt and rejection. No fewer than 12 publishers rejected the manuscript before Bloomsbury finally took a chance on it.

Thomas Edison, one of history’s greatest inventors, failed over a thousand times before making the first light bulb work. When asked about his repeated failures, Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His relentless drive and ability to see failure as a learning opportunity helped him change the world.

Real-life stories such as these are just a sample of what people can achieve while illustrating that the journey to success is rarely smooth. At press time, the Mets had come back to tie the NLCS with the Dodgers at one game apiece. The team has shown its fans what it means to push through, learn, adapt, and remain focused on the next game all season long. Here’s hoping that inspiring lesson will continue.

Blakeman’s actions bring serious risks for first responders

in recent months, nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman has pursued a number of controversial measures that, in addition to likely being unconstitutional, bring with them a number of unintended consequences that will negatively impact our police and first responders.

the most glaring of those actions is Blakeman’s provisional emergency special deputy sheriff program. known more commonly as the “militia,” this misguided initiative has sparked tremendous concern in a number of local police departments. even as the first classes of “militia” cadets have now graduated and are in the process of being activated, our concerns about their training, how they will be identified, and how and when these “deputies” can and will be deployed remain unaddressed by the Blakeman administration, which continues to stonewall

the County legislature’s Democratic minority and the public.

the republican majority’s public mask ban, which Blakeman eagerly signed into law, is another piece of legislation that puts our police officers in highly precarious situations. Under this measure, it’s up to an officer to determine the “intent” of a person wearing a mask. this would expose our officers to thorny constitutional and medical privacy issues under the Fifth amendment and HIPaa laws. Moreover, there’s the risk that a sick person could feel pressured to remove their mask, thereby exposing the officers and the public to Covid or some other airborne disease. to address concerns about constitutionality and practicality, the minority caucus proposed a more narrowly tailored mask law — the Masked Crime accountability act — that would reduce the burden on our law enforcement officers by focusing specifically on punishing those who use masks while committing crimes. While our bill is a clearer

Hdeterrent to crime, the republican majority pushed through its version of the law without considering public concerns or the potential consequences.

ow will a police officer verify a claim of an exception to the mask ban?

For both of these measures, there is the issue of how effectively they can be enforced, if at all. the same goes for Blakeman’s banning of transgender female athletes using county sports facilities, which, like the mask ban, is being challenged in court. How is an officer, having been called to one of the situations created by these laws, expected to proceed? How rigorously should an officer attempt to verify someone’s claim that they qualify for an exemption under the mask ban? How can an officer navigate a heated confrontation over claims that a young athlete is violating the ban on trans athletes? are we going to start interrogating athletes over their gender identity? It’s all a recipe for disaster, and even more lawsuits against the county — litigation that you, the taxpayer, will end up footing the bill for.

With budget season now upon us, I

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willing or can be convinced to take bold action before it’s too late. So I urge everyone: When you cast your ballot next month, think of our planet and the people that call it home.

MartIn MelkonIan Uniondale

The MTA’s capital plan doesn’t have a chance

to the editor:

long Island rail road riders should be concerned that the Metropolitan t ransportation authority’s $68 billion, five-year, 2025-2029 Capital Plan isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Gov. k athy Hochul claims she can find additional state and federal funding to make up for the missing $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue from the current $51 billion 2020-2024 capital plan. She promises the same for making up the $33 billion shortfall in the proposed plan. t his leaves the M ta with a record $48 billion shortfall in funding! the plan will be dead on arrival.

a llocation of funding for advancing toward a state of good repair in all capital asset categories should be a higher priority than any system expansion projects. Funding for the $7.7 billion Second avenue Subway Phase 2 and the $5.5 billion Brooklyn/Queens Interboro express light rail Connector would be better spent on repair projects. Metro north railroad’s $3.1 billion Bronx east Penn Station access project should be put on hold. Forget about the $7.5 billion Second avenue Subway Phase 3, the 125th Street Crosstown extension, as well.

Don’t be surprised in 2025 when both the governor and the l egislature reduce the proposed $68 billion plan by billions. I predict it will end up somewhere in the $50s billion range, to deal with more realistic future funding availability.

larry Penner Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

Election Letters to the Editor policy

In the interest of fairness and transparency during the election season, we will not publish letters in the Oct. 31-Nov. 6 issue, the final one before Election Day, that criticize a candidate or a specific issue. This is to ensure that no last-minute submissions are published without sufficient opportunity for rebuttal. Readers are encouraged to send letters to execeditor@liherald.com.

believe it is essential to analyze these controversial measures through another lens — police overtime. When we consider possible impacts on law enforcement professionals, we must factor in how these measures could further burden our officers and increase their workloads — especially as we ponder other proposals that could elevate overtime costs. Before the county clears the way for a casino or any other major development or legislative initiative that could be a significant driver of overtime, we would be wise to commission a thorough evaluation.

Specific to the casino, initial projections of $1.8 million being sufficient to cover the resulting overtime — which is just one quarter of 1 percent of our current overtime budget — seem farfetched. a rigorous review would go a long way toward revealing the true and accurate costs, so that law enforcement agencies serving not only the county, but also its cities and villages, can budget wisely and gear their training resources toward addressing every one of these new endeavors.

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District and is the minority leader of the Legislature.

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