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Bringing lessons in business to the classroom By Ainsley Martinez

Giana Horvath, a 29-year-old business teacher at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, started a recent day in her classroom at 9:35 a.m. with a bag of Starbursts in hand. Facing a class of students, she asked: “It was a ‘BRAT’ summer thanks to which pop star?” A few students popped their hands in the air, eager to answer. The correct answer: Charli XCX. Horvath tossed a pinkwrapped candy to the first student who got it right. She created the pop culture quiz as part of Fun Friday, one of the many ways in which she engages her students. “Being a young teacher is both a benefit and a challenge,” Horvath said. “It’s great in the sense that you can don’t want relate to them, especially being in business. I’m able to talk about the things students just with them that are on trend, or the things that they’re into, because it’s not to read about that far off from me.” business. I Her teaching style focuses on want them to hands-on learning and real-world applications. She created the school’s own experience it. version of “Shark Tank,” a reality TV GIANA HoRVAtH show on which budding entrepreneurs Business teacher, pitch their business ideas to a panel of East Rockaway Juniorwealthy investors in hopes of securing Senior High School funding. Horvath transformed the idea into a Food Truck Challenge, in which students create and pitch business ideas. Horvath said food trucks served as a foundation for students to build products off of. They not only learn business theory, but also put it into practice, developing products, marketing strategies and financial plans. She recruits fellow teachers to help judge — to be the sharks — on presentation day, when students pitch their ideas. Both students and teachers enjoy the experience — sometimes too much, Horvath said, laughing. The teachers “get really into it,” and ask questions as if the businesses are real — for instance, how much revenue a proposed company will earn per month. “I don’t want students just to read about business,” she said. “I want them to experience it.” Horvath, a 2017 graduate of Hofstra University, initially worked for Publishers Clearing House, but she realized that while her job was stable, it lacked personal fulfillment. “I kind of had this sadness, almost, of not being able to really make a difference in the job that I was in,” she recalled.

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She had an “aha moment” when she recognizing that teaching would allow her to make that difference. A friend’s experience in education, and the discovery of business education at Hofstra, pushed her to make the transition. “I want to do something that matters,” Horvath said. While completing her graduate studies at Hofstra, she was offered an internship certificate at East Rockaway JuniorSenior High School, which allowed her to skip student teaching and jump directly into a full-time job. The program, she explained, wasn’t common at the time, and she was one of a few students studying business education who went this route. Horvath started teaching in January 2020, just two months before the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to shift to remote learning. Despite that unprecedented challenge, she was offered a permanent position later that year, and has been at the school ever since. Her job doesn’t end at 3 p.m., Horvath said, because she is always working to improve the curriculum. Recently she applied for a grant for a stock ticker display, and received it from the Continued on page 2 Alice Moreno/Herald

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School’s Giana Horvath teaches sports and entertainment marketing and other business electives, using innovative methods.

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East Rockaway Education Foundation. “It’s one thing to talk about stocks, but it’s another to see them change in real time,” she said. Now students discuss how the stock market fluctuates, using the ticker for reference. Even if, down the road, a student decides not to pursue a business career, Horvath said she believes he or she still learns valuable lessons about decisionmaking, problem-solving and critical thinking. One of the most influential figures in Horvath’s life was her eighth-grade English teacher, Barbara Clary, at St. Ann’s School in Garden City. Horvath credits Clary with sparking her passion for teaching and shaping the way she approaches her role in the classroom today. “She was so passionate about what she did, and how much she loved her students,” Horvath said. She recounted a meaningful moment in which she realize her own impact as a teacher. She ran into a former student at a funeral, and the student expressing deep gratitude for the guidance she had provided. It was then, Horvath said, that she truly understood how her work had shaped a student’s life. “It’s those moments that you’re like, wow, I actually did make a difference in

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Business teacher Giana Horvath helped East Rockaway High School junior Paola Rivera with a question about advertisement strategies and target audiences. Sports and entertainment marketing is one of the electives Horvath teaches.

someone’s life,” she said. Jordana Boyer, a sophomore in Horvath’s sports marketing class, said that her “relatable” personality and hands-on teaching style help Jordana pay attention in class, and make her want to stay engaged. “It’s really nice to look at marketing from a perspective of sports and enter-

tainment,” Jordana said. “I feel like that makes the class a bit more enjoyable than something like math or English.” Horvath said that in classes like hers it can be difficult to engage both girls and boys in a subject often seen as male-dominated — and even promoting the class to girls can be challenging. She acknowledged the imbalance in her

classroom demographics, and said, “I try so hard to stay away from focusing too much on sports, because I know that can turn off some of the girls.” She uses creative strategies to balance the subject matter, incorporating music, television and film into her lessons to appeal to all of her students. “Some of the girls are into sports just as much as the boys, but to make the class more inclusive,” she said. Many of the girls, she said, enjoy discussing topics such as the business side of the entertainment industry, including trends in streaming services, film production and celebrity branding. Despite the challenges of a relative small district — East Rockaway’s seventh-through-12th-grade enrollment is only around 550 students — Horvath values the opportunity to offer unique classes. “It’s tough because we don’t have as many students, so it limits the variety of electives we can offer,” she explained. “But I’m really grateful for the chance to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences.” And she is grateful, she added, for the opportunity to teach in East Rockaway. “It’s such a tight-knit community,” she said. “And, I really feel like I’m making a difference here.”

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Elk Lodge gives gifts to veterans. The local Elks Lodge donated 127 holiday gift bags to each and every veteran of the St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. In total, the gift bags were valued at more than $4,000.

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The holidays were extra sweet. Students at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center wrapped up 2023 with a sweet day of holiday tradition.

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Key Club saves lives with blood drive. Lynbrook High School Key Club members organized a blood drive that saw 114 pints of blood donated to those in need.

Worked till Christmas Eve. Pat Alonge, left, and Gail Mancuso spread joy this holiday season, giving 150 bags of toys to local families.

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Shooting for the stars. The Lynbrook Middle School seventh grade boy’s basketball team attained one of the rarest accomplishments in sports — an undefeated season.

Nothing but net. The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, in Lynbrook, hosts the Hoops Shoot contest every year. Kids from 8 to 13 come to test their basketball skills, and winners move on to the regional division.

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Lynbrook North Middle School students Grace Jiang, left, Joshua Macias, Emma Moore, Sophie D’Souza and Jadah Baksh helped lead a toy drive that collected dozens of new, unwrapped toys for children in need. The drive, organized by the school’s Community Service Club in partnership with the Lynbrook Police Department, concluded with a donation of toys and games. North Middle’s Hoot Cafe also contributed by donating its proceeds from the final day of the drive to support the cause.

Students organize toy drive for other children in-need North Middle School’s Community Service Club, in collaboration with the Lynbrook Police Department, successfully wrapped up a holiday toy drive benefiting children in need. The drive, which called for new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, collected dozens of toys and games. The effort culminated on the final day of the drive, when North Middle School students, faculty, and local community members gathered to donate

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Nassau County Bruce Blakeman spoke at a news conference on Dec. 19, detailing the county’s drone technology, in response to reports of drones being seen in states along the East Coast.

In order to fly a drone in restricted airspace, Ryder said one needs to be a licensed drone pilot. Nassau County has 27 pilots, he said, that have gone to school and learned how to fly drones. The county also has 30 snipers that can subdue threats — like a drone — from long distances, he said. Inside the David. S. Mack Center, Ryder and Blakeman showed reporters the technology from behind-the-scenes — massive screens that can pinpoint where drones are flying, and where they’re being flown from. If an unknown drone is detected, patrol cars can go to the location and ask for it to come down. The county does not have the ability to take down a drone itself, but can make an arrest if someone is refusing to stop flying their drone.

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By JORDAN VALLONE Following reports that a large number of mysterious drones have been seen flying over parts of New Jersey and the East Coast, Nassau County officials showcased the county’s drone detection technology, that allows law enforcement to track drones anywhere within the county County Executive Bruce Blakeman, at a news conference held at the David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City on Dec. 19, told reporters that the county’s drone detection capabilities are “ahead of the curve.” “I have been to other police departments throughout the United States to take a look at their intelligence and drone detection,” Blakeman said. “I can tell you that Nassau County is state-of-the art. We’re on the cutting edge of drone detection.”

Students send aid to Kenya. Marion Street Elementary School third graders helped to send aid to students in need in Kenya after recently studying about the African nation.

Hoops Club creates scholarship in honor of late coach. The Lynbrook Hoops Club created a scholarship in memory of Joseph Cordes, right, who died January of last year. He was the CYO basketball coach and an avid supporter of his sons, Cooper, left, and Max, who played on the Lynbrook High School basketball team. With them was Alison Cordes.

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Art selected for All-County exhibit. Artists from all seven Lynbrook schools — the high school, South and North middle schools, West End, Waverly Park and Marion Street elementary schools, and the Kindergarten Center had their art displayed in the Nassau All-County Art Exhibition at W.T. Clarke High School in East Meadow. Above, the Marion Street students.

East Rockaway students bring literacy to life. Centre Avenue first graders showed off their love of literacy as they celebrated ‘Dress Like a Word Day.’

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Community Chest receives $30,000 in donations. Nearly 150 people showed up at this year’s Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing to support the Community Chest. The Chamber of Commerce presented the nonprofit organization with a $30,000 check.

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Musicians make AllCounty in Lynbrook. Lynbrook High School musicians were selected to participate in All-County performing groups.

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Students test strength – and appetites. Dressed in blue, the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School freshmen had the power of class pride coursing though their hands as they went up against the seniors in a tug-of-war at Sports Night.

Remembering Eric Guzzo at Cancer Awareness Night. Eric Guzzo was a 7-yearold boy from East Rockaway. After dying from cancer in October, Guzzo’s parents requested for people to donate to the Little Saint Nick Foundation.

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Scouts achieve the highest award. Joshua Smith attained the rank of Eagle Scout along with fellow Scouts Everett Gamache, John O’Hanlon, and Joseph Vacchio.

Testing their luck at St. Patrick’s Day bingo. Members of Delta Gamma Fraternity & Sorority from Adelphi University volunteered to help Sunrise Assisted Living residents with their St. Patrick’s bingo cards.

Black History Month at West End. West End Elementary School students’ research on influential leaders for Black History Month is shared with the rest of the school building daily throughout the month.

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Juniors dominated Class Night. The ninth grade Class Night skit was based off of iconic characters in the movie ‘Batman,’ including the title characters and Robin, the Joker and Harley Quinn.

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Rockin’ Mules enjoy big season. Junior goalkeeper Kiera Stephens made 24 saves Oct. 8 as Malverne/East Rockaway’s girls’ soccer team battled Uniondale to a 1-1 draw, giving it a 7-2-2 record on the season.

Owls win conference title. Behind undefeated No. 1 and 2 singles players Charlie Travis (pictured) and Kelsey Roth, Lynbrook girls’ tennis compiled a 12-2 record to capture the Conference 2 title and sealed it Oct. 7 with a win over South Side.

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Rocks play for flag football title. Coached by Fred Cange and led by quarterback Emma Van Wickler, the Rocks finished with a 9-3 record and made it all the way to the Nassau Conference II title game before falling to Plainedge, 19-7, on May 20.

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Perfection for Lynbrook boys’ tennis. Cooper School helped lead the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team to an undefeated regular season, going 14-0 against Conference 2B rivals to take home the crown in May.

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Colluras take stage at Cooking for a Cure. Rachel and Ronald Collura, center right, with their family at this year’s annual Cooking for a Cure fundraiser.

Cupcake decorating was a big hit in Cafe 217. Students at East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School participated in Cafe 217, where they worked with students in the Skills and Achievement class.

Education foundation 5K returned on Saturday. And they’re off! Participants of this year’s East Rockaway Education Foundation 5K race for first place. Sky Margies /Herald

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An eclipse brightens their day. East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School freshmen Caroline Comin, left, and Payana Jose Merino, with their classmates, watching the moon pass in front of the sun on Monday, April 8.

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Community members walk for homeless veterans. This was the first year that the Malverne American Legion Auxiliary approached the Lynbrook Auxiliary to hose the collaborative event and raise money for the New York State VA.

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East Rockaway Scouts help those in need. Scouts from Troop 332 collected over 1,400 pounds of food, including over 1,000 pounds from asking for food donations at the Stop & Shop on Atlantic Avenue.

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Lynbrook class celebrates 50th anniversary. Ray Chang, Kathy Bailey and Jane Zachmann were all smiles at the reunion.

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East Rockaway pays tribute to military personnel. Edward Casazza, retired U.S. Army Colonel, and his family joined for the service.

Students present science research findings at fair. Sixth-grader AnnMarie Plazza, presented her science project on women’s health at East Rockaway High School’s STEM night. Science research posters, displaying the concept of grounding and other environmental topics, were also on display.

Gaffney named Hometown Hero in E. Rockaway. Theresa Gaffney, middle, received the Hometown Hero award, given to her by the East Rockaway Board of Education.

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Local Flag Day essay contest winners honored. Trustee AnnMarie Reardon, left, Trustee Robert Boccio, Assemblyman Brian Curran, Mayor Alan Beach, with Marion School students Emma Sanchez, Nicholas Denk and Andrew Drumm.

Diversity was on display at Kindergarten center. Lynbrook Kindergarten Center students performed a Korean fan dance to ‘Ariang’, a Korean folk song, during the annual Multicultural Festival.

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E. Rockaway boy ‘broke down every barrier’ standing in his way. East Rockaway’s Joe Petraro graduated from Penn Foster High School in June.

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A great day for a parade. Members of Bethany Congregational Church made their way down Main Street in East Rockaway during the Huckleberry Frolic parade.

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Kirby fundraiser. The Shannon Rose Pub organized a fundraiser for the Kirby family after an electrical fire destroyed their home. From left: Craig Caparelli, pub co-owner Kaylin Tephly, Collie Heaney and pub co-owner Gerald Grasing.

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Titans carnival. Sarah and Max Berry enjoyed the carousel at the annual Lynbrook Titans carnival.

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Biliteracy seals. World Languages Chairwoman Angelica M. Rodriguez Alonzo presented Seals of Biliteracy to the East Rockaway class of 2024.

HurriCon. Ethan Gemma, kneeling, went to the annual HurriCon comic fundraiser at Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway dressed as SpiderMan. Chase Kearns, standing on left, was in a Deadpool costume and Greyson Gallagher was dressed as the Joker.

Pre-Prom. The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce upheld their 24-year-old tradition by hosting its annual Pre-Prom Party for Lynbrook High School students. Holden Leeds/Herald

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East Rockaway graduation. East Rockaway High School students from the Class of 2024 showed off their decorated caps at the graduation ceremony.

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The holiday season is a little brighter for 125 children across Long Island, thanks to a donation from Sands New York to United Way of Long Island. The funds provided children from several local organizations, including EAC Network, Family & Children’s Association, Housing Help and United Way’s YouthBuild program, with the opportunity to shop for toys at Target in Westbury. On Dec. 11, volunteers from Sands New York and United Way of Long Island accompanied the children, all under the age of 10, as they selected their gifts. The event aimed to bring some holiday magic to children facing hardships by providing them with a memorable shopping experience. “We are so grateful to Sands New York for their incredible generosity,” Theresa Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island, said in the news release. “This partnership exemplifies the spirit of giving and community, promising these children a holiday to remember. Their smiles are the true testament to the power of compassion.” Sands New York’s support of programs like YouthBuild and collaboration with organizations like EAC Network, Family & Children’s Association

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Combined hockey team claims crown. The Cyclones’ junior varsity hockey players from East Rockaway, Hewlett and celebrated winning the championship game against the Plainview/ Old Bethpage Hawks.

Marriage celebrates Indian culture. Shayna, a Lynbrook native, and Gary Roopchand were married in an Indian-style ceremony in 2021, and the couple showcased their culture on Instagram and TikTok.

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Amy Cannon runs in NYC Marathon. Lynbrook resident Amy Cannon ran in the New York City Marathon to promote the nonprofit organization Shatterproof, which is dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.

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Marking Entrepreneur Day at Rhame. Students at Rhame Avenue Elementary School discussed projects and careers at Entrepreneur Day.

Maya Cullen-Conyers earns Gold Award. Lynbrook resident Maya Cullen-Conyers achieved her Gold Award by completing a project on raising awareness of pollinator conservation, sustained by the pollinator garden at Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s in Malverne.

At the mayor’s golf outing. Marc Losquadro, left, Brian Stanton, Ralph Romanelli and Matt Fauerbachn teed up at the Lynbrook Mayor’s annual golf outing.

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Cars on exhibit at the show. The Lynbrook Fire Department joined the annual Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce’s Car Show, including the department’s Wounded Warrior Committee. Firefighter Antonio Euripides, left, committee member Jennifer Bien, Ladies Auxiliary members Mary Cash, Donna Cribbin and Lynne Donnelly, and committee chairman and ex-chief Kevin Bien.

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Wooden horses. Rozanne Ferrara showed off her panache as she ‘raced’ as the No. 6 ‘horse’ at the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy – Per Sempre Lodge 2344 Night at the Wooden Horse Races.

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Donation to veterans. First Central Savings Bank in Lynbrook donated $2,500 to the East Rockaway American Legion Post 958. Bill Halvorsen, left, Maria Jenkins from First Central and post commander Patrick Beckley held the check.

New kindergarten year blooms. Students started their first day at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, and Gloria Belmote was excited about the new adventure.

Military veteran Paul Pette turns 101. World War II Army Corps veteran Paul Pette celebrated his 101st birthday on Aug. 29 surrounded by loved ones and friends, including the Lynbrook American Legion Post 335.

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Roller hockey. Lynbrook Roller Hockey League coaches and players celebrated their victory in the 2024 Midget Division championship.

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Nassau University Medical Center has officially opened a new, modern staff lounge, designed to support health care workers’ mental health, resiliency and well-being. The new facility offers a space for the hospital’s workforce — that treats more than 270,000 patients annually — to decompress and recharge, while working in one of the region’s most demanding medical environments. Meg Ryan, the president and chief executive of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, which MEg RyAN oversees the President and chief operations of executive Nassau NUMC, said University Medical employee wellCenter being and engagements has been a priority of hers. “This year, we had our first employee engagement officer,” Ryan said at a Dec. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate

e are not only investing in our employees’ well-being but also enhancing the quality of care we provide to our patients.

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Nassau University Medical Center leaders and staff cut the ribbon at a new relaxation station, designed to support health care workers’ mental health, resiliency and wellbeing. the new space. “We created that title, we implemented employee of the month, we created NUMC excellence awards. In line with all these 2024 initiatives, we created this new, beautiful recreational area for all of our employees to use 24-hours a day — it’s available all of the time.” The new area boasts a pool table, a ping pong table, a kitchen, televisions,

massage chairs, and other seating areas where employees and kick back and relax. “Our relaxation station is designed to offer a peaceful environment where everyone can just take a moment to take a break,” Ryan said. “We have games, we have TVs — we value all of our employees. We hope that all of these initiatives foster a healthier and a more balanced

work environment for everyone.” The hospital, in a news release shared with the Herald, said according to a recent study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, nearly 40 percent of trauma professionals experience symptoms of burnout, depression or anxiety due to the intense emotional and physical demands of their work environment. NUMC boasts a 24-hour Level 1 Trauma Center, the largest on Long Island. Ryan thanked NUMC’s staff involved in facilities management who helped create the space, and joined her during the ribbon cutting last week. “We want to take care of our employees as they take care of Nassau County’s most vulnerable,” Ryan said. “We have focused a lot on employee engagement, appreciation and making sure that all of our employees feel heard because they haven’t been for so long. “The new relaxation station reflects NUMC’s ongoing commitment to employee engagement and a prioritization of our employee’s mental health and overall wellness,” she said. “By providing a space where our hardworking team can take a brief reprieve during a long and demanding shift, we can help reduce staff burnout — a major issue challenging healthcare providers across the country. We are not only investing in our employees’ wellbeing but also enhancing the quality of care we provide to our patients.”

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Tie-dying T-shirts to fight hunger. To Tie-Dye for Clothing, a Lynbrook-based small business, partnered with the Helping Hand Rescue Mission of Huntington Station to raise money for food-insecure households in recognition this month’s designation as Tackling Hunger Month.

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School spirit on display. Proceeding from Lynbrook High School to the Marion Street School, the Homecoming Parade featured musicians, cheerleaders and class banners.

Rocking and rolling at ‘East Rockaway’s Got Talent’. East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School kicked off the night with vibrant performances, setting the tone for ‘East Rockaway’s Got Talent,’ an annual showcase hosted by the Tri-M Music Honor Society on Oct. 10. The event raised funds for senior scholarship funds.

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Honoring the 1836 shipwreck victims. A poignant tribute to those who perished while seeking a better life took place at the Bristol and Mexico Monument, which marks the mass grave of 139 of these victims. The Oct. 19 ceremony honored the 215 victims, primarily Irish immigrants, who tragically lost their lives in two shipwrecks off the south shore of Hempstead in the winter of 1836.

Halloween decorations on full display. Candy, costumes, ghosts, ghouls, and pumpkins are the most common items associated with Halloween. East Rockaway and Lynbrook and residents were not shy about embracing the holiday spirit, enthusiastically decorating their homes.

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Helping the Hurricane Helene victims. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office and the county’s Emergency Management, the East Rockaway and Lynbrook fire departments collected donated supplies for the victims of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 3.

Rocks sock Carle Place. The weather was wet and the parade was canceled, but the East Rockaway football team defeated Carle Place, 36-19, to make it a happy Homecoming.

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Sons and Daughters of Italy rebuilds after Covid forced it to scale back. Lynbrook’s Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America has transformed its once bimonthly food donation drives into an annual event as the organization navigates regrowth in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Balloons over Rhame: A joyful Thanksgiving. Kindergartners at Rhame Avenue School brought creativity and community spirit to life during their annual Thanksgiving celebration, “Balloons Over Rhame.” Inspired by the story Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet, the students designed and crafted their own colorful balloon creations, which they proudly showcased in a festive parade. Dressed as turkeys, the kindergartners paraded through the hallways, where the entire student body cheered them on.

Taking part in a sweet ‘tooth’ donation. Dr. Todd Kshonz, a Lynbrook-based dentist, hosted his annual candy buy back on Nov. 1. Elementary students from the Waverly Park School in East Rockaway sprung into action and collected all of their leftover and unwanted Halloween sweets and donated to Kshonz’s buy back, which is given to the United States military. He donated $1 per pound of candy.

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HurriCon curates creativity for a cause. Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway hosted a semi-annual event bringing authors, artists and fans together for a community raffle and meet-and-greet that was also a fundraiser benefiting the church’s natural disaster relief and community collaboration initiatives.

Firefighters aid in Orange County wildfire efforts. The Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office deployed the East Rockaway Fire Department to assist in the ongoing wildfire response in upstate Orange County, as part of a mutual aid effort. Deployment came at the request of local officials in the Lower Hudson Valley, where wildfires have caused significant damage. East Rockaway volunteer firefighters were deployed on Nov. 15 as part of a task force, joining other fire departments from Baldwin, Elmont and Oceanside.

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Wantagh firefighters provide $650 to Lynbrook’s fire department. As Nassau County firefighters, part of Nassau County Firefighters Operation Wounded Warrior, prepared for their annual road trips to visit wounded service members along the East Coast, Wantagh firefighters stopped at Lynbrook Fire Headquarters to present a $650 check on Dec. 1. The donation will help bring Christmas to wounded veterans and their families.

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Bagel shop honored on Small Business Saturday. Lynbrook village presented a certificate of recognition to Lynbrook Bagels on Small Business Saturday for its role as a pillar in the community. Small businesses like are vital to the area’s character, providing essential goods and services, creating jobs and supporting local families. Lynbrook community leaders, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Laura Ryder and Town Clerk Kate Murray, visited local businesses to show their support.

Teen earns Gold Award for promoting equine-assisted therapy. Brooke Boccio, a 17-year-old Kellenberg Memorial High School senior and Lynbrook resident, earned the highest honor in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award, for promoting equine-assisted therapy for veterans and first responders.

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Holiday event inspired laughter with sweaters. The Lynbrook Kiwanis hosted its third annual ugly sweater holiday fundraiser on Dec. 7. Members and attendees gathered at Tally Ho Fire House to celebrate the Christmas season with food and a live DJ. There was dancing, games and various raffles.

Waverly Park students perform winter concert. Waverly Park students performed their winter concert at Lynbrook High School on Dec. 4 to commemorate the semester of progress. The concert included many of Waverly Park’s musical offerings including the orchestra, directed by Karina Aristy, the chorus directed by Lauren Behan and the band directed by Brian White.

News briefs Lynbrook Public Schools will begin kindergarten registration in two stages. Families must complete online registration and upload required documents before scheduling an onsite appointment. Onsite registration will be held at 111 Atlantic Ave. on the following dates: West End: Jan. 14 & 16 Marion Street: Jan. 21 & 23

Waverly Park: Jan. 28 & 30 An Incoming Kindergarten Meeting will be held on Jan. 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Lynbrook High School. Children must turn five by Dec. 1, 2025, to be eligible. For more information visit: LynbrookSchools.org/ParentsStudents/registration — Ainsley Martinez

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East Rockaway staff and students wrap gifts for families in need, led by social worker Michelle Picciolo.

Schools hope to spread joy with community service The East Rockaway School District worked to ensure that every family experiences a joyful holiday season through a series of community-driven initiatives. At the elementary level, the Thanksgiving food drive, organized in partnership with the Student Council and K-Kids Club, proved to be a resounding success. Led by Danielle Schaetzle and Mary Boll at Centre Avenue School, students collected a wide range of non-perishable food items, boxed goods, and hygiene products. Additionally, Alycia Fahrenkrug secured donations from local businesses and restaurants, adding extra festive treats to the mix. These donations were then assembled into holiday baskets and distributed to families during Thanksgiving week. This month, the district has partnered with the Little Saint Nick Foundation for a holiday toy drive. Donation bins have been placed at both Rhame Avenue School and Centre Avenue School, where fami-

Dozens of gifts are wrapped by students and members of East Rockaway schools, and ready for pick-up to be delivered to families in need.

lies can contribute new toys. These toys will be given to children in need, ensuring every child enjoys the magic of the holiday season. In a community service effort, the district’s social workers—Michelle Picciolo, Maureen Schutta , Lauren Boll and Lucy Gordon—collaborated with Board of Education member Ozzie Lonergan to provide personalized support to families. After identifying specific needs such as clothing, winter gear, shoes, personal care items and even household appliances, Lonergan and her network of friends and family “adopt” these families, shopping for the items on their wish lists. The district’s social workers then work with Lonergan to arrange the pick-up or delivery of these gifts, ensuring families receive their much-needed support in time for the holidays. — Ainsley Martinez

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST FLOYD KLEINERT, VAITIARE RAYMOND, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 14, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 6, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 47 Wood Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37 Block 304 Lot 62. Approximate amount of judgment $812,294.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605885/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-000763 83118 150234 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC, -againstCHRISTINE L. CUSICK AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF FELICIA H. CUSICK, 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 October 28, 2024, wherein LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC is the Plaintiff and CHRISTINE L. CUSICK AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF FELICIA H. CUSICK, 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 January 22, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 12 HEWLETT POINT AVENUE, EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518; and the following tax map identification: 42-049-0101. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HEWLETT POINT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 008637/2016. David S. Ziedman, Esq. - Referee. The Referee does not accept cash or third party checks and only accepts bank checks or certified checks made payable to David S. Ziedman, Esq., as 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. 150564

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CHRISTIANA TRUST AS CUSTODIAN FOR GSRANZ LLC, Plaintiff against KAREN SCHEPPERLE, AS TRUSTEE OF THE HUTTER FAMILY 2013 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, (516) 942-4216. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 31, 2024, 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 January 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 318 Vincent Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Sec 38 Block 065 Lot 32. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $9,549.84 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 603283/2023. 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.” Lori Beth DeCapua, Esq., Referee File # 19-4733 150558

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, January 9,

2025 at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, on the following cases: #1016 -45 Stevenson Street, Lynbrook #1017 - 831 Sunrise LLC, 831 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings 150689

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY G IVEN, that the Regular Scheduled Meetings of the Lynbrook Village Board of Trustees will be held on the following dates at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted: January 13th February 18th 5:00 P.M. (Grievance Day) March 10th March 31st April 14th May 12th June 16th July 14th August 18th September 15th October 20th November 17th December 15th FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Grievance Day will also be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., at which time the Board of Trustees as the Board of Assessment Review will meet for the purpose of reviewing the Assessment Roll and hearing and determining complaints in relation thereto. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK 150669

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s the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence. In fact, adults in Nassau County and beyond have just as much to gain by getting involved in activities outside their daily routines. For students, the advantages of participation in extracurriculars are well documented. A study published in the Journal of Youth Development found that students involved in such activities were 15 percent more likely to attend college, and had a graduation rate 12 percent higher than their uninvolved peers. Moreover, these students reported higher levels of self-esteem and lower rates of depression and anxiety. Local success stories abound. Look no further than all of the Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists whose journeys begin in our local schools’ robotics and science research clubs. Or the many All-American student-athletes who lead

our high school teams to victory. But the benefits of extracurricular involvement aren’t limited to the young. Adults who take part in community organizations, hobby groups or sports leagues often report improved mental health, expanded social networks, and a greater sense of purpose. According to study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, adults who regularly engaged in group activities reported a 25 percent increase in life satisfaction compared with those who did not. Nassau County offers a wealth of opportunities for adult involvement. Whether it’s signing up for a book club at the local library, joining a pickleball league in your neighborhood Nassau County park, or volunteering at the North Shore Animal League, there’s an avocation for everyone. For those who are serious about physical activity, organizations like the Long Island Road Runners Club promote fitness and camaraderie among members of all ages and skill levels. Meanwhile, volunteering with groups such as Island Harvest offers a chance to give back to the community while forging meaningful connections. The value of these activities extends

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Re “To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels,” by Lauren Krueger, and “Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island,” by Melissa Parrott: These two opinion pieces accurately pinpoint the negative role played by fossil fuel companies in combating climate change, and stress the need to rapidly move toward 100 percent renewable energy. As Krueger shows, the fossil fuel companies have lied to the public for years about the science and dangers of climate change — caused principally by their own products — and continue to spread misinformation and fear about critical renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind. And Parrott makes the point that offshore wind, an inexhaustible, renewable, affordable energy resource available off our South Shore, will go a long way toward meeting our energy needs, safely and in an environmentally friendly manner. Offshore wind is key to our energy future, and to saving our planet. Unfortunately, there is currently insufficient action to halt the climate chaos we are now experiencing. We are running out of time. The bottom line is this: As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated, to halt the rapid global heating we are now experiencing will require deep changes in the basic social, economic and political institutions we currently have. One obvious and necessary change is to limit the

overriding power of the very industry that is now directly causing the climate crisis. We have the technology to transition away from fossil fuels, but our struggle will not be easy. JIM BROWN Conservation co-chair, South Shore Audubon Society Island Park

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beyond personal fulfillment. A report by the Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmericCorps, found that volunteers have a 27 percent higher likelihood of finding employment after being out of work compared with non-volunteers. This statistic underscores the networking and skill-building aspects of extracurricular involvement. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become consumed by work and daily responsibilities. However, engaging in extracurricular activities provides a crucial balance, offering opportunities for personal growth, stress relief, and community connection. As we watch our children discover new passions and develop important life skills through their afterschool pursuits, let’s take inspiration from their enthusiasm and curiosity. This fall, as Long Island’s students dive into a new year of learning both in and out of the classroom, let’s make it a community-wide initiative to explore the rich tapestry of extracurricular activities available to those of all ages. By doing so, we not only enrich our own lives, but also contribute to the vibrancy and interconnectedness of our communities.

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Behind the mask: the flaws in Nassau’s new law magine a law introduced to fight hate and bigotry — yet it is so flawed that it inadvertently shields those very perpetrators from jus-

tice. That’s precisely what happened on Aug. 5, when the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority pushed through its so-called Mask Transparency Act — a law that, despite its intentions, opens the door to unintended consequences. At first glance, the measure appears to be a strong stance against antisemitism, aimed at unmasking those who would hide setH I. behind disguises kosLow to commit hateful acts. As a Jewish parent, I understand the appeal of such a measure. But as a former prosecutor, I can’t ignore the fact that this law is not only unconstitutional, but also dangerously impractical. In this instance, the devil is in the details — or rather, in the lack of them. The legislation is rife with ambiguities that could turn ordinary citizens into targets of unjust prosecution, while allowing actual criminals to walk free.

The members of the Democratic minority recognized these flaws early on, and proposed a more narrowly tailored bill focused specifically on punishing those who use masks to evade responsibility for criminal acts. The Democratic bill was not only clearer, but would have provided a more effective deterrent against those who commit crimes under the guise of anonymity. My colleagues and I also sought to work with the Republicans on a bipartisan solution that could have been both effective and constitutionally sound. Unfortunately, Republicans rebuffed these efforts, pushing through their version of the law without considering the potential consequences. Let me paint you a picture of how this could play out in real life. Imagine a man named Joe Schmoe who harbors deep-seated antisemitic views. He attends an anti-Israel protest outside Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where he adds his voice to hateful and aggressive chants. The police maintain order throughout the event, but as it winds down, officers notice Schmoe throwing an empty beer bottle into the street. No one is injured, and no property is damaged, but Schmoe is wearing a

ow do we prevent a guy with true hate in his heart from being acquitted?

Letters press. The Democratic National Convention last week continued the goodfeeling tour — and the evasion. The sanitizing of her positions on the issues, in contrast to her previous stances, and the avoidance of her failure as the “border czar” will have additional shelf life. Her reputation as an abuser of her staff and the high turnover rate among them, as well as her unwillingness to do the work required as V.P., isn’t the thread the mainstream media is willing to look at. I can only hope the upcoming debate will focus on the issues and her record. It isn’t courage that Donald Trump needs to debate her, but rather the self-discipline to stay away from personal attacks that can only undermine him and cause an unnecessary distraction. ToNy GIAMeTTA Oceanside

Thanks, Peter King, for reflections on Pete Rose To the editor: I read with deep interest Peter King’s column “Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose (Aug. 15-21). I took particular interest in King’s sharmassaPequa

ing of his views and questions with his son and grandson. It seems to me that the complete truth of Rose’s behavior requires both an investigative exercise and collaborative testimony from others to support his claims. essentially, nothing he says should be believed unless the facts beyond his statements can be gleaned, and others can offer evidence in support of his behavior. Because his own previous testimony is both incomplete and untruthful, any decisions on whether to include him in the Hall of Fame must serve the public first and his request last. The years, and now decades, of Rose’s lying about betting on baseball — and on the Reds in particular — bring up the need to ask other Hall of Fame members their thoughts on his potential induction, too. In particular, Johnny Bench, a colleague of Rose’s on the Reds, says no. Why? Because as Bench states, what rules or pledges of honestly about gambling should our children learn from Rose? So far, his decades-long behavior suggests there are no pledges from him that we should believe are examples of his character or integrity. When it comes to teaching children, as Bench states, the entire acceptance test is based on character and truthfulness. Not accepting Rose into the Hall of

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mask. The officers, following the new law, ask Schmoe to remove his mask. He refuses. Asked why he’s wearing it, he remains silent. Left with little choice, the police arrest him — not for throwing the bottle, but for violating the Mask Transparency Act. Here’s where things get tricky. Schmoe is processed and eventually ends up in court, where he is provided a public defender, because he can’t afford his own attorney. His case lingers in the justice system for nearly two years due to backlogs. When the case finally goes to trial, the prosecution — funded by taxpayers — is tasked with proving that Schmoe wore the mask with criminal intent. But his defense is simple: He claims he wore the mask because he wasn’t feeling well, and feared contracting Covid-19. How can the prosecution definitively disprove this claim? The jury, bound to follow the law as written, might very well have no choice but to acquit him. And just like that, the Mask Transparency Act becomes the perfect tool for committing what I call the “perfect crime.” This is more than a hypothetical sce-

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nario; it’s a real possibility under this poorly crafted law. The resources spent on prosecuting someone like Schmoe, who walks away unscathed in the end, could have been better used to target those who seek to harm others. The sad irony here is that the Mask Transparency Act was meant to protect communities from hate and violence, but instead it creates legal loopholes that make it harder to hold the guilty accountable. The law’s vague language and broad scope mean that it can be easily manipulated, turning a well-meaning but seriously flawed piece of legislation into a shield for those it was meant to expose. Nassau County needs to pass laws that are both constitutionally sound and effective in practice, and the Mask Transparency Act fails on both counts. Instead of deterring hate, it risks emboldening those who seek to evade justice by exploiting the very law designed to stop them. We deserve better — and we deserve laws that are precise, enforceable and, above all, just. The fight against hate is too important to be left to legislation that does more harm than good. It’s time for our leaders to go back to the drawing board and craft solutions that truly protect our communities.

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