Malverne/West Hempstead Herald

Malverne/West Hempstead

HERALD Social services open for business

Health tips for W.H. teens

longtime village judge retires

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Businesses keep their chins up Malverne, W.H. storeowners hope to stay afloat amid closures “It’s not something that we pride ourselves on, because we want people to come in and see Malverne and West Hemp- the bakery,” Riesterer said. “We stead businesses owners have like to touch on the visuals so a ck n ow l e d g e d f e e l i n g t h e you can get the full experience adverse effects of of hearing the the coronavirus outsound of the bread break. Many of slicer and the t h e m s ay t h e y smells.” began to notice a The bakery has decline in customsurvived difficult ers even before Gov. times in the past, he Andrew Cuomo said, thanks to the banned large gathsupport of resiering early last dents. He said he week, and then, hoped more residays later, ordered dents would considall non-essential er shopping locally. businesses closed.

“We’re been here “ We ’ v e b e e n though many chalaround for 89 years, lenging times, so so the only things hopefully we can we could possibly kAtHI MoNRoe survive this chalcompare this to are President, lenge and weather the Great Depres- Malverne Chamber of this storm,” Riession or World War terer said. “We’ve Commerce II,” said Karl Riesalways had the comterer Jr., owner of munity’s back, so Riesterer’s Bakery in West we’re hoping they can return the Hempstead. favor.”

Due to the restrictions, RiesMalverne Chamber of Comterer said, the bakery has relied merce President Kathi Monroe more on curbside service. It is said she had been in constant offering $5 deliveries on prepaid communication with chamber orders of at least $30 to the West members and Mayor Keith CorHempstead, Garden City and Franklin Square communities.

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By NAkeeM GRANt ngrant@liherald.com

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VoluNteeRS foRMed AN assembly line at the Long Island Council of Churches’ food pantry in Freeport last year. Rob and Mary Hallam hope to deliver donations to the LICC on April 25.

Annual food drive hits pause Moving truck full of provisions gets delayed

By NAkeeM GRANt and RoNNy ReyeS ngrant@liherald.com, rreyes@liherald.com

For the past nine years, Rob and Mary Hallam, members of the Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne, have held a food drive at their Lynbrook home for people in need. It usually takes place in February and March, and the collected food is donated to the Long Island Council of Churches’ food pantry, in Freeport, which serves more

than 2,500 people a month from all over Nassau County.

This Saturday, the Hallams were planning to be joined by about 200 volunteers for what they call “moving day” — loading up a large truck donated by Nassau Door & Window for a drop-off at the food pantry. The coronavirus outbreak, however, forced them to delay their plans.

“We’re kind of at a standstill at the moment,” Rob Hallam said. “The only thing we do know for sure is that

there’s going to be a greater demand on the food pantry.

We’re hoping to have our moving day on April 25.”

The food drive, the 58-yearold Hallam explained, started in 2011 as something small that he did through the Community Presbyterian Church in Malverne. That first year, the Hallams collected about 980 food items. Over the years, as word spread about their efforts, hundreds of residents Continued on page 8

t’s an unprecedented event in our lifetime, so there’s no way to prepare our businesses for this.

Town forms task force amid virus outbreak

By AlyssA seidmAn aseidman@liherald.com

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HempsteAd town medicAl Director Dr. David Neubert, at lectern, and his staff have been visiting the local senior centers to educate elderly residents about the coronavirus.

The Town of Hempstead has formed a task force to institute strategies to limit the spread of novel coronavirus. The announcement came from Supervisor Donald Clavin on March 11 from outside the Merrick Senior Center.

Since its creation, the task force, led by Hempstead’s medical director, Dr. David Neubert, and Councilman Anthony

D’Esposito, has held daily meetings “to address precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of illnesses among employees and members of the public,” Clavin said. Its agenda includes expanding disinfectant and cleaning efforts in town facilities, and enhancing communication and education initiatives to keep the public informed.

The task force’s preventive measures include: ■ Increasing the number of hand-sanitizing stations in town facilities.

■ Stepped-up cleaning efforts in heavily trafficked areas, such as the Building Department, the town clerk and tax receiver’s offices and the lobby of Town Hall.

■ Distributing fliers with safety tips.

■ Special efforts to protect older adults in the town.

The town has implemented additional steam-cleaning at each of its 14 senior centers, and additional cleaning of senior transport buses. Neubert and his staff have also visited the centers to act as a resource to those who may have questions or concerns.

“We’re making sure that everyone has the proper information that they need to keep themselves safe, their families safe and to continue to go about their lives,” Neubert said.

Other municipalities in Nassau had temporarily closed their senior centers or suspended senior activities in response to the outbreak since people aged 60 and over are at a higher risk of contracting the virus. After County Executive Laura Curran declared a state of emergency last Friday, the town complied. The following facilities were closed “out of an abundance of caution” effective March 13, according to a press release:

Our member businesses are taking the greatest precautions to ensure your health and safety at this time. Concern over the Coronavirus is challenging all of our members big and small. Many Malverne businesses operate on small margins and this is creating real hardship for them. We understand your concern, here are a few considerations: patronize the restaurants you love during this difficult time and or order take out. Consider buying gift certificate for services , entertainment and restaurants or go online and write a positive endorsement of the business and wish them the best. This money and encouragement will help the business for the next month or so. The Malverne Chamber of Commerce is working with the village to help you stay safe and to help your favorite businesses stay open after this crisis. We appreciate your continued support and wish you and your family the best of health. Thank you for shopping local!!

■ All 14 Town of Hempstead Senior Centers.

■ Echo Park Pool in West Hempstead.

■ Newbridge Indoor Ice Rink Arena in Bellmore.

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The town has also postponed all physical fitness, youth and cultural arts classes, as well as swimming lessons and lifeguard training at Echo Park. The release noted that the measures would be “re-evaluated” on March 20.

The “next wave” of Neubert’s presentations, he said, will roll-out to local community centers. Additionally, the town has commissioned a series of Facebook Town Halls to offer residents interactive question-and-answer sessions with Neubert and other task force members. A session was held on March 20 on the Town of Hempstead’s Facebook page at facebook. com/hempsteadtown.

“Part of the process is educating people,” Clavin said. “A lot of people have legitimate concerns, legitimate questions, and our team is out there answering them, and we will continue to do that in the next couple of weeks as things progress.”

Social services to county: We’re still open

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Providers offer tips, cautions in face of pandemic

By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com

Nassau County’s social services are open for business, despite the current challenges. That was County Executive Laura Curran’s message last week as she gave updates on the current COVID-19 situation across the county.

Some personnel have been sent home, Curran said, but “all our desks [at the Department of Social Services] are staffed.” Departments are still in the process of making the adjustments necessary to protect both clients and employees, but every department is prepared to support the needs of the county’s 1.4 million residents, she said.

In the interim, the county was in the process of working out alternatives to procedures that, according to New York state law, mandated face-to-face meetings. And Medicare agreed on Tuesday to extend coverage for mental health providers via telemedicine, she said — a first.

“While we’re dealing with people’s physical health, I’m also concerned with their mental health,” Curran said. “People who are already dealing with depression can go to a very dark place” when confronted with a crisis of this magnitude, she said. “And even people who don’t have a history of depression can find themselves overwhelmed.

Curran also spoke of the difficulties faced by recovering addicts of all stripes who had been using schools and churches for meeting places, until the governor’s declarations this past week limiting the number of people who could meet in one place. But many venues had already closed their doors to outside organizations.

Curran stressed the need for stability in the face of the disruptions to work and personal schedules that many now face as they transition from office, school or job site to home. “Keep a regular schedule, and stick to it” she suggested. “Working from home can lead to anxiety. When family members distract you, just say, ‘I’m at work.’”

Curran also recommended exercise, especially in any of the county’s numerous parks. Parks are not only ideal locations to practice social distancing, she said; fresh air and exercise are keys to maintaining health.

Finally, Curran said that “small kindnesses go a long way” in easing the tensions brought on by isolation and uncertainty. “If you bought too much toilet paper, and your neighbor didn’t buy enough — give them some.” Such kindnesses make both people feel better, she said.

Curran was joined by county Commissioner of Social Services Nancy Nunziata; Director of Community Services, Omaya Perez; and Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, chief executive officer of FCA (Family and Children’s Association), as well as Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, commissioner of the county Department of Health.

Nunziata said her department has changed some of its protocols to reflect the need to avoid close contact. Documents will no longer be dropped off in person, for example, but will be deposited in sliding drawers.

But whether residents need food stamps, emergency housing or any of her departments’ services, “We are there,” she said, emphatically echoing Curran’s message.

Perez advised residents to “take breaks from all the news coverage,” which can be overwhelming, especially for children. “Talk to your children factually but calmly.” And for those with existing mental health issues, she underscored the importance of keeping up treatment. For anyone needing immediate help, she recommended calling the county’s mental health hotline at (516) 227-TALK (8255).

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Photos by Timothy Denton/Herald

Nassau COuNTY ExECuTIvE Laura Curran, right, and Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein addressed mental health concerns last week during a news conference in Eisenhower Park.

DIrECTOr Of COMMuNITY Services Omayra Perez advised avoiding overloading on news reports.

Dr. JEffrEY rEYNOlDs, chief executive officer of the Family and Children’s Association, said stockpiling by addicts had led to a marked increase in overdoses.

Reynolds, whose organization has weathered many major crises, from the global Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 hurricane Sandy, said his chief concern was the speed with which mental health issues have arisen, as well as their severity. “With Sandy, it took a couple of weeks before we began to see some of the things we’re seeing now after just a few days.”

Residents are not only hoarding toile paper and ground beef. “Addicts are hoarding heroin,” he said.

The problem is that “they buy enough to last them for

a week and end up doing it all in a weekend.” The result has been a spike in overdoses. According to the N.Y. State Health Department, the opioid crisis in Nassau County has “significantly worsened” since the beginning of the year, with 6.5 overdoses per 100,000 residents. “And this was already Ground Zero for the opioid crisis,” he said.

People with prescriptions for pain medication face similar fears, he said. “Many turn to alcohol as the most effective alternative.”

County police respond to the pandemic With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating as more testing becomes available Nassau County and the police department have plans and protective measures in place for officers and police medics when responding to help people exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

Calls to 911 for a health emergency are screened by the communications bureau operators to obtain specific information to protect against coronavirus. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, N95 respiratory protection masks, gloves, eye protection and gowns continue to be provided to all first responders within the NCPD. If people have flu like symptoms contact your health care provider.

Everyone should continue to be vigilant when receiving phone solicitations or emails from persons which could be scams or rumors regarding COVID-19.

Please use specific non-emergency numbers for police reports and questions. For anyone who thinks they might have been a victim of any of these scams, call the local precinct immediately.

To file a police report, call the precincts’ non-emergency number. Do not go to the precinct.

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nAssAu County poliCe have plans in place to protect officers and police medics amid the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. Rep. Rice under self-quarantine

By AlyssA seidmAn aseidman@liherald.com

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice will be under self-quarantine until March 27 after coming into contact with an individual who had tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement posted on her Facebook page early Thursday morning.

“I learned this evening that someone I was in contact with last Friday has tested positive for COVID-19,” the statement said. “After consultations with the Attending Physician and out of an abundance of caution for those around me, I

will be self-quarantining until Friday, March 27.”

The statement indicated that Rice is cur rently not experiencing any symptoms, and that she feels “healthy and well.”

Rice thanked the healthcare workers “on the front lines” of the outbreak, and advised anyone reading the message to take the matter “seriously.”

“These are difficult times, and it often requires difficult decisions to keep ourselves apart from our loved ones,” the statement said. “When in doubt, just listen to the advice of our medical professionals.”

Some expenses are deductible Taxpayers who participate in the sharing economy may be able to deduct certain expenses. For example, taxpayers who use their cars for business may qualify to claim the standard mileage rate, which is 58 cents per mile for 2019.

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — March 26, 2020

WATER MAIN FLUSHING NOTICE Each year, New York American Water flushes the water mains in its distribution system. This essential part of our system maintenance program helps us to provide you with high-quality water service. When crews are in the area, customers may experience a drop in water pressure or discolored water. If this happens, simply let your water run until it is clear. Customers are also encouraged to check for discolored water before doing laundry. Any changes due to weather will be posted on our website at newyorkamwater.com (on the home page, click on Alerts Notifications).

NOTE: In observance of Memorial Day and Shavuot, no flushing will be conducted May 25, and May 28 through May 30.

Courtesy West Hempstead School District

tHe West Hempstead High School National Honor Society hosted the annual Quiz Bowl trivia competition and fundraiser on March 6.

WHHS holds annual Quiz Bowl The West Hempstead High School National Honor Society hosted the annual Quiz Bowl trivia competition and fundraiser on March 6. Quiz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style tournament in which student teams compete against one another throughout the school day.

The winning student team challenged a team of staff members for the final round. This year, the winning team was “The Dumbledorks,” comprised of students Joe Tudisco, Victoria Tudisco, Kelly LaRosa and Katelyn LaRosa. They com-

peted against the staff team of Julie Weiss, Adam T. Hopkins, Chad Hanna and Ariana Cassa, who won the final round of the competition.

The National Honor Society will donate $500 of the proceeds from the Quiz Bowl to the Ronald McDonald House.

They also visit the Ronald McDonald House every year before Thanksgiving to cook for families.

Courtesy West Hempstead School District; compiled by Nakeem Grant

2020 Spring Flushing Schedule

Flushing hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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2019 Annual Water Quality Reports Learn about the quality of your water

Each year, New York American Water provides its customers with an Annual Water Quality Report to let them know how our water quality stacks up against federal and state drinking water standards. If you are a customer of ours, we encourage you to review this report as it provides details about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to you in 2019.

Health tips for W. Hempstead teens Seventh-g rade students at West Hempstead Middle School recently learned the dangers of alcohol and binge drinking in health class. Health and physical education teacher Adam Brown had students work in teams to

conduct research and create posters outlining what they learned.

Courtesy West Hempstead School District; compiled by Nakeem Grant

View your water quality report online today!

In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, we no longer print our water quality reports. Instead, we have made them available on our website. To view your report online, visit newyorkamwater.com.

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West Hempstead middle School seventh graders Olivia Filincieri, left, Cristhian Rivera Castro and Kianna Maldonado worked together to research the dangers of alcohol and binge drinking.

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Physical, mental impact of coronavirus

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions.

As of press time on Monday, the county had more than 2,400 confirmed cases. Overall, there have been nine coronavirus-related deaths in the county.

Flattening the curve’

Dr. Adhi Sharma, the medical director for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, described the influx of patients to the facility as “nonstop,” but said the community can do its part to help keep coronavirus cases down by heeding the warnings of health professionals.

“I can’t stress how important social distancing is,” Sharma said. “We have two full units full of sick people, so it’s not overblown. This is an extreme situation.”

Sharma said it was against policy to comment on the number of cases the hospital has and how many people are being tested. He did note, however, that physicians are keeping patients who are suspected of having the virus or confirmed to have it in a different environment than others.

According to Sharma, people practicing social distancing and frequently washing their hands is the best way to flatten the curve of cases and could help against health officials’ forecast that the peak of the illness in the U.S. may be more than a month away. He added that people can contract the illness and start spreading it instantly despite not feeling symptoms for as long as five to six days.

While the majority of patients who die from the virus tend to be senior citizens, Sharma noted, it does not mean that younger people are immune.

“If people think their age is going to protect them, they may be in for a horrible surprise if they contract the virus,” he said.

Sharma said that anyone who feels mildly ill should self-isolate rather than go to hospitals or doctor’s offices, which are inundated with sick people because of the virus and it being flu season. He added that if a person exhibits symptoms and feels that they should get tested because there is an at-risk person at home, they should call ahead and make an appointment.

Doctors do not recommend retesting after a person is diagnosed with coronavirus because they want to conserve tests. Sharma said the wait time for results has improved because the hospital was initially sending tests out to a lab in North Carolina, but now sends one to a high-volume lab in New Jersey, and may soon be able to send tests to Mount Sinai in Manhattan, which could make results available daily.

Sharma added that he was proud to see the staff at MSSN step up during a

time of crisis. “It’s been an amazing thing to see how people are banding together, working together and putting themselves in the line of fire,” he said, “and the dedication and commitment is really heartwarming.”

The mental toll

Anthony Santella worked in downtown Manhattan during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and was a student at Tulane University in New Orleans at the height of Hur ricane Sandy. Now an associate professor of public health at Hofstra University, he said he plans to use those experiences to help others cope.

“While I don’t have any formal education in emergency pre paredness and response,” he said, “it has Dr. Adhi guided the work that I do and the response I have to man-made or natural disasters.”

Santella is using his training in public health and infectious diseases to help younger people understand what is happening. He developed two free webinars, one for children and teens in elementary and middle school on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m., and the other for high school students on Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. The webinars, which Santella is conducing alongside his two nieces, who are 12 and 10 respectively, will feature a half hour information session about what the coronavirus is, followed by a question and answer session. Those looking to register can do so at anthonyjsantella.com.

William Sanderson, a professor of psychology at Hofstra and the director of its anxiety and depression clinic for two decades, said he is taking a threepronged approach to helping his students.

Sanderson said he is telling them to keep the risk in perspective and realize

that not everyone who contracts the virus will die, to limit their media and social media intake significantly while sticking to a few sources for information so that it is not overwhelming, and to keep a normal routine as much as they can. To practice social distancing, Sanderson communicates with students and colleagues via Zoom video chat, and has fostered a positive message for them.

“This will change and this will go away,” he said of the virus. “It will certainly leave a lasting impact like 9/11 did and like Hurricane Sandy did. It may even be more profound than either of those two, but engaging in a c t iv i t i e s a n d l o o k i n g toward the future will be helpful.”

Psycholo gist Dr. Paul Sharma Engel, of Oceanside, said he is now treating patients over the phone or via video chat and noted that while there have been some adjustments, most have found it helpful to continue to be able to speak with him.

Engel is part of Queens Long Island Community Services, a counseling program under the umbrella of the Flushing Jewish Community Counsel. He speaks with clients from temples and churches in Nassau and Queens, including the Oceanside Lutheran Church and the First United Methodist Church in Oceanside.

Engel said he has witnessed a range of reactions to the virus, and has noticed that a large number of people are depressed and agitated. He said fear over the virus, a loss of income due to work closings and those who are not used to being homebound have been the most common issues he has seen. He added that he tries to keep the video and phone conversations at the routine time he met with patients in-person before the outbreak.

“I stress the idea of doing some sort of exercise, maintaining a good diet and getting rest,” he said. “Those things are essential and also what’s important is to reach out and interact with people, if not in person, then through the various technological ways you can.”

Banding together

Though businesses are being hurt by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ruling that they can only offer takeout, it did not stop Bonbino’s Pizza, on Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, from delivering free food to the staff at MSSN on March 18.

“They did so unsolicited,” said Joe Calderone, the hospital’s senior vice president of communications. “I think that the community is seeing that the health care workers here are on the front line of this crisis.”

Calderone said he was grateful to the pizza shop and to his staff for rising to the occasion during a crisis. Last weekend, a crew of workers moved the hospital’s oncology infusion center to conference areas on the first floor so that the existing space could be used to house coronavirus patients. Another conference area was also converted to a sleeping area for the staff.

“This has been an all hands on deck situation and every staf f member knows that this is a crisis that we really haven’t seen in our lifetime before,” he said.

Sharma said the community needs to stick together, and that if people wash their hands and practice social distancing, things can return to normal soon.

“Times of crisis are times when Americans do their best,” he said.

“They band together and show the strength that they have as a community.

We’ll get through this like we have every other crisis, and we’ll find the bright light on the other side, hopefully in a few weeks. If people take this seriously and do the right thing, we can flatten the curve.”

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What’s up next door and around the corner

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — March 26, 2020

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Courtesy Malverne TV

malverNe’s loNGtime associate judge Lisa Confusione, second from right, received a citation from the village board during a public meeting on March 4. Confusione was joined

by Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, far left, her mother and daughter, and Village Justice James Frankie, far right.

Longtime associate judge in Malverne retires “You’ve been immensely popular among us, and you’ve been immensely professional about everything you’ve done,” said MalAfter serving the Village of Malverne for verne Mayor Keith Corbett. “During her 30 30 years, longtime associate judge Lisa Con- years of service to the village, Judge Confufusione decided to retire to spend more time sione carried out her responsibilities with with her family. Confusione was recognized diligence, courtesy and commitment to all for her years of service during the village the residents in the Village of Malverne. board’s March 4 meeting.

She will long be remembered for The village board presented her professional demeanor, and Confusione with a citation and a just and fair ruling to all who bouquet of flowers, along with came before the court.” handshakes and hugs as they Confusione thanked both past thanked her. “It was truly an and current village board trusthonor and a pleasure to be the ees, court personnel and mayors associate village justice for the that she worked with over the Village of Malverne,” Confusioyears. She also thanked her prene said. decessor and mentonr, Judge Confusione began her career James Doughtery, who served in Malverne as a village prosethe village for 25 years. cutor from 1990-1995, and served James fraNkie “You guys are so dedicated as an associate village justice Village justice and work really hard to run the for the past 25 years. Confusione courtroom efficiently at a prois also a member of the Ameriductivity level that’s outstandcan, New York, and Nassau County Bar Associations. She is also a member of the ing,” Confusione said.

Village Justice James Frankie noted that New York State and Nassau County MagisConfusione’s excellence is evident through trates Association, the latter of which she served as president from 2008-2009. In 2015, the fact that the associate judge position is Confusione was honored by her peers as she annually up for appointment.

“She must’ve been doing something right was a recipient of the Nassau County Magfor 25 years in a row,” Frankie said. “No one istrates Association’s Frank J. Santagata Memorial Award. The award is given to had any reservations about reappointing judges who display exemplary ethics, pro- her to the position. That was through 25 fessionalism and devotion to justice for all, years of four of five different mayors, according to the Magistrates Association’s numerous boards, but everyone recognized that she was the right person for the job.” website.

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veryone recognized that she was the right person for the job.

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coNfusioNe worked at Village Hall for 30 years as a prosecutor and an associate judge.

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The hallams have collected more than 20,000 donations, both food and money, at their annual food drives.

Hallams’ ‘moving day’ is pushed back to April 25 continued from front page and several local businesses got involved.

Last year, the food drive collected more than 20,000 donations of both food and money.

“It’s amazing to have seen it grow so much,” Hallam said. “There were so many people helping out last year that I got asked, ‘Just whose food drive is this?’ But this doesn’t belong to any one entity. This is the people’s food drive.”

Rob Maeurer, 43, of Elmont, met the Hallams three years ago at the Community Presbyterian Church. Last year, Maeurer created a GoFundMe page for the “People’s February Food Drive,” which raise about $530. The money was used to purchase additional food for donation. This year, the GoFundMe page has raised about $865.

“I figured that there would be people who wanted to give but may not be able to go out to the drop-off locations, so now they can donate money for us to purchase food with,” Maeurer said. “It’s great to see the SUV stuffed with food to deliver.”

Long Island Council of Churches food pantry Manager Yolanda Murray, 58, said that funding the pantry receives in the fall from the federal government typically runs out by the end of March, so it depends on donations to feed those in need. While the demand has grown since schools were closed earlier this month, Murray said that the donations have helped the pantry continue operating.

“People are here because they’re late in getting their food stamps, they used up all their money on their mortgage or someone in their family had a bad accident and they need to pay medical bills,” Murray said.

“They depend on this place. This is an emergency food pantry.”

To limit large gatherings in the facility, she explained, the LICC allows only five people in a time. “We’re now seeing people from other places that go to a regular church pantry, but now they’re closed down, too,” Murray said. “People are really afraid, and it’s become a widespread fear.

suggested donations Canned goods: Spam, ham, chicken, turkey, beef stew, canned beef, tuna, salmon, sardines, peas, string beans, greens, corn, carrots, beets, beans, and tomatoes. starches: canned and boxed potatoes, rice, noodles, spaghetti, assorted pastas dry beans and peas.

Juices: canned and boxed apple, orange, grapefruit and grape.

Cereals: oatmeal, farina, cream of wheat, rice, oats, corn flakes.

Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper and paper towels.

Baby items: diapers, baby wipes, baby food, juice and formula.

We’re sanitizing three times a day, so once they come to the door, they feel comfortable, because they smell how clean it is.”

Hallam said that while this year’s food drive was a success, he is concerned about people on limited incomes. “Most of the people that utilize the food pantry are working people,” he said. “But a lot of these people are going paycheck to paycheck. Any disruption in their paycheck, they’ve got to decide what to pay for.

“We’re all hoping for a quick end to this situation,” he added, “so that we can all get back to normalcy.”

Donations can be dropped off in Freeport at Jeremy’s Ale House, at 239 Woodcleft Ave., and Nassau Shades & Blinds in Lynbrook, at 211 Sunrise Highway. Donations can also be made to the GoFundMe page at https://bit.ly/2xeBnKh.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: Demolition of Birch Street Chlorine Building H2M Project No.: WHWD2001 will be received by the Board of Commissioners of the West Hempstead Water District (Owner) at the office of the Water District, 575 Birch Street, West Hempstead, New York 11552, until 6 p.m., Prevailing Time on Wednesday, April, 8, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 6 p.m.

Complete sets of Hard Copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from REV, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924, Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each combined set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to H2M architects + engineers.

Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Information for 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.

As a convenience to the Contractor, Digital Bidding Documents may be obtained from the following w e b s i t e : www.h2mprojects.com as an online download for a non-refundable fee of Forty-Nine Dollars ($49.00), paid by credit card.

Please note REV and www.h2mprojects.com are the designated locations and means for distributing and obtaining all bid package information. All bidders are urged to register to ensure receipt of all necessary information, including bid addenda. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.h2mprojects.com.

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 REV 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.

Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the

West Hempstead Water District, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) 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.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, is in the best interests of the Owner.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEST HEMPSTEAD WATER DISTRICT C. J. Sparacio, Chairman Joseph M. Marando, Treasurer Kenneth P. Wenthen, Jr., Secretary DATED: MARCH 26, 2020 121338

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held in the Video Conference Room of the West Hempstead High School, 400 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, New York, in said District on May 5, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2020 2021 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning April 28, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in the North Gymnasium of the West Hempstead Middle School, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2020 - 2021 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2.

To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2020, and expiring on June 30, 2023, to succeed Joseph Magaraci, whose term expires on June 30, 2020.

3.

To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2020, and expiring on June 30, 2023, to succeed Vincent Trocchia, whose term expires on June 30, 2020.

4. To adopt the annual budget of the West Hempstead Public Library for the fiscal year 2020 2021 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

6.

To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2020, and expiring on June 30, 2025 to succeed Leonard Zehnwith, whose term expires on June 30, 2020.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget and the West Hempstead Public Library’s budget for 2010 - 2021, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning April 28, 2020, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Office, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and at each schoolhouse in the District and at the West Hempstead Public Library during its regular business hours.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office at 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, not later than April 20, 2020, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time.

Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 45 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated.

Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered separate specific vacancies.

A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office.

The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies.

A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 45 qualified voters of the District (representing the

greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, on May 5, 2020, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.

The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 6, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on weekdays prior to the vote, and on Saturday, May 16, 2020, by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the West Hempstead Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, by

email to TBryant@whufsd.com, or fax sent to (516) 489-1776. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2020.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, by email to TBryant@whufsd.com, or fax sent to (516) 489-1776. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2020. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York.

Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2020 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2020 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 19, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the North Gymnasium of the West Hempstead Middle School, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2020, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 19, 2020.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 31, 2020; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2020 and no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e.

May 12, 2020, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, i.e.

May 18, 2020, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 19, 2020, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place at the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefor known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be

submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk, Board of Education at the District Office, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing and Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 112 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer.

However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: West Hempstead, New York March 17, 2020

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT West Hempstead, New York Theresa Bryant, District Clerk 121259 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST PORTIA C. DIMICCO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBERT A. DIMICCO IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, E X E C U T O R S , A D M I N I S T R ATO R S, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY

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Businesses plan to keep their chins up continued from front page bett to stay informed about COVID-19.

“It’s an unprecedented event in our lifetime, so there’s no way to prepare our businesses for this,” Monroe said.

“Not every business is affected to the same degree, but ultimately this affects all of us.”

Monroe and other chamber leaders have worked to help storeowners modify their business structure, urging members to offer customers coupons and gift cards. Because the village has numerous mom-and-pop businesses, she said, one of the challenges is maintaining their operations on a small budget. She urged businesses to create a little bit of cushion in their savings, but she understands how difficult that can be for small shops.

“That’s the only thing we can try to make sure of, but that’s not always easy,” Monroe said. “The businesses in our chamber have been supporting the community all these years, and now we need a little more support from the community during a time where we’re all feeling anxious. We’re hopeful that we can stick together, keep our chin up

and come through on the other side.”

Deirdre Bell, owner of Hair By Deirdre in Malverne, told the Herald that she had expected closures long before Cuomo’s announcements. “I’m the only one in the shop right now, and I’m taking one customer at a time,” Bell told the Herald last Friday. “It’ll all work out. I’m not really panicking about anything. I just hope that everyone will be safe, and for people to know that time will go on.”

Sparrow Tattoo owner Robert Scarpati, based in West Hempstead, said that he was disappointed by Cuomo’s orders, but understood that the precautions were necessary. “It’s better to be safe than sorry,” Scarpati said.

“We’re going to hit it strong as soon as we can get back to work.”

His tattoo parlor, he said, usually handles two or three customers at a time on most days, and he hoped to maintain that once businesses are allowed to reopen. “I just hope that they assess the risks accurately and only do what’s necessary,” Scarpati said, “especially since we keep up a sterile environment anyway.”

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Many businesses, such as Riesterer’s Bakery in West Hempstead, are finding other ways to keep their stores afloat.

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BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, E X E C U T O R S , A D M I N I S T R ATO R S, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, E X E C U T O R S , A D M I N I S T R ATO R S, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT

LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, E X E C U T O R S , A D M I N I S T R ATO R S, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 04, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on April 21, 2020 at 11:30AM, premises known as 688 ALTON ROAD, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 35, BLOCK 529, LOT 4. Approximate amount of judgment $359,901.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 8979/2014.

JANINE T. LYNAM, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 121001

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Final Assessment Rolls of the Inc. Village of Malverne for the fiscal year June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 will be available for inspection at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY during regular business hours starting April 1, 2020.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inc. Village of Malverne Averil Smith, Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: 3/16/20 121272

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CMG MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against JANICE COGHLAN, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. GROOMS A/K/A WILLIAM GROOMS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 12, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 21st day of April, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, N.Y. 11552.

(Section: 35, Block: 462, Lot: 508).

Approximate amount of lien $ 274,404.81 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 001008-17.

Ralph A. Madalena, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 121207

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 6th day of March 2020 bearing the index number 001168-19 , A copy of which may be examined at the office of the Nassau County clerk located at 240 Old Country Rd., Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Noa Wily Myles. My present address is 55 Melvin Ave., West Hempstead, NY 11552.

The date of my birth is January, 23rd, 1995 the place of birth is North Beach Miami, Florida. The present name is Jordan Daniel Bratton, and it is further 121339 Search for notices online at: www.mypublicnotices.com

Army Corps hospital to be built at Old Westbury by scott brinton sbrinton@liherald.com

Speaking Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on the federal government to step in and set up four temporary U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hospitals — at SUNY Old Westbury, Stony Brook University and the Javits Center in New York City and the Westchester Convention Center — in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus.

Hours later, President Trump promised to begin setting up the hospitals within 48 hours.

The growing need for patient beds, Cuomo said, could soon exceed hospital capacity. On Monday, the governor reported more than 2,400 cases in Nassau County and 20,000 statewide.

Courtesy SuNy Old Westbury Cuomo also called for four 250-bed a teMporary u.s.

Army Corps of Engineers Federal Emergency Management Agency hospitals at the Javits Cen- hospital is planned for SuNy Old Westbury. ter, to be fully funded by the federal government. Normally, the state another for supplies, prices are rapidly would fund 25 percent of the cost of rising, Cuomo said. An 85-cent protective FEMA hospitals. The state, however, does mask now goes for $7. A ventilator can not have the funding now to establish, cost $16,000 to $40,000. New York needs supply and staff such hospitals, the gover- 30,000 ventilators, he said. nor said. The Army Corps hospitals Trump, Cuomo said, should invoke the would be supplied and staffed by the state. Defense Production Act, which would Again, Trump promised to provide the allow the federal government to order prihospitals, at no cost to the state. vate companies to produce medical supCuomo also called on the federal gov- plies, including protective equipment. “If ernment to nationalize the acquisition of I had the power, I would do in New York medical supplies. “The states simply can- state,” he said. not manage it,” he said. Right now, he At press time, there was no word added, “states are savaging states.” whether the president would invoke the With states competing against one act.

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March 26, 2020 — MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD

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Want relief? Restore the SALT deduction.

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n 2017, President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was supposed to supercharge the economy, bringing new manufacturing jobs to hardhit areas, and no doubt, it brought some success. Job gains weren’t higher than they were during the Obama administration, but there were steady gains — until there weren’t.

The latest unemployment figures, released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, are from March 6 — when unemployment stood at 3.5 percent — but we know that figure is sure to rise as tens of thousands of Americans are forced out of work because of the coronavirus and will file jobless claims.

The unemployment rate is only expected to increase. People will need relief.

At press time, Congress was debating a

nearly $2 trillion relief package that, when passed, was expected to put somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000 in each American’s hands. The measure should provide a desperately needed shot in the arm to a national economy that is fast seizing. On Long Island, however, it’s hardly enough.

In high-tax regions like New York and California, the weight of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was already causing enormous fiscal strain for many homeowners, who lost all but $10,000 of the federal deduction for state and local taxes, known commonly as the SALT deduction.

Loss of that single deduction in high-tax regions has cost people thousands of dollars. Many Long Island taxpayers reported that their federal tax bills rose $3,000, $5,000, $8,000 or more last year. Those bills are not expected to abate this year, unless Congress acts.

It should immediately reinstate the SALT deduction. People here will certainly take $1,000 or $2,000, but restoring the deduction would do far more for many homeowners who are suffering because of the coronavirus.

Most homeowners accepted higher taxes because they believed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was boosting the economy — and thus their 401(k) plans. Last week we saw the foolishness of Trump’s tradeoff, as the stock market tumbled and those 401(k)’s sank to the level they were when Trump took office. That is, all of the stock market gains realized over the past three-plus years were erased just like that. Now many Long Islanders are stuck with oversized tax bills.

The time to act intelligently has come.

Give the SALT deduction back — now, not later.

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Save a life — give blood, especially now

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he American Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible people who are feeling well to give blood or platelets to help maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Even before COVID-19 swept across the country in recent weeks, the cold and flu season had already hurt the nation’s ability to maintain its blood supply, according to the Red Cross. As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., the number of people eligible to give blood could decrease as well.

“We’re asking the American people to help keep the blood supply stable during this challenging time,” said Chris Hrouda,

president of Red Cross Blood Services. “As communities across the country prepare for this public health emergency, it’s critical that plans include a readily available blood supply for hospital patients.”

But, Hrouda noted, “As fears of the coronavirus rise, low donor participation could harm blood availability at hospitals, and the last thing a patient should worry about is whether lifesaving blood will be on the shelf when they need it most.”

You can make an appointment to donate blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling (800) 733-2767. Type O and platelet donations are especially needed now.

Donating blood is safe, and people

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State responds to COVID-19 To the Editor: New York state is working around the clock to expand hospital capacity and acquire life-saving medical equipment as we continue to test tens of thousands of New Yorkers for the novel coronavirus. Right now we are facing a generation-defining challenge.

But America is America because of our ability to overcome adversity and challenges. I believe that to the bottom of my soul. We will overcome this, get through this and come out even stronger.

I am calling on the federal government to implement the Defense Production Act to direct companies to produce medical supplies like ventilators and masks. New York state is scouring the globe for these supplies, but we need more than we can find. Currently, states are competing with other states, hospitals

should not hesitate to give or receive blood, according to the Red Cross. There is no evidence that the coronavirus can be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus, including COVID-19.

A blood donation takes about an hour from start to finish, but the actual donation only takes eight to 10 minutes. To donate blood, you should have a blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification. People who are at least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may donate.

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hen the bubonic plague struck England in 1665, a young pastor convinced the people of his villagAe to self-quarantine in an effort to prevent the infection from spreading to neighboring towns. The story of that time became “Year of Wonder,” by Geraldine Brooks. Today, over 300 years later, the story resonates with new meaning.

As you might expect, people behaved as humans do in crisis. Some were the toilet paper hoarders of their day. Some turned randi murderous and kreiss mean over food supplies. Many found grace in the crucible of fear and infection.

We are now in the throes of a destabilizing national emergency. As we go to press, the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus is increasing hourly. The federal response has been profoundly disorganized, leaving citizens with little access to tests that could inform them about the progress of the disease. Central command is out of touch, literally and metaphorically.

The remarkable thing is how well we are doing — we regular folks who go to work and put food on the table and care for others. Initially, we turned to President Trump for leadership and for an organizing plan to deal with the crisis.

But the president has failed us, as he descends into an epic spiral of selfaggrandizement and miscommunication. He doesn’t have the capacity for the humane gesture that this moment demands.

The miracle, to me, is that even without the blessing of sane and sound leadership, we, the people, are getting the job done.

We are witnessing an incredible validation of the American spirit. Citizens are stepping up, helping neighbors, quarantining themselves when necessary and taking all the steps a functioning federal task force would advise. (Except for the spring breakers in Florida, but they’ll catch up.)

We have governors and mayors and municipal leaders at every level who are taking charge of their communities and making sure that schools are closing when necessary, events are postponed, and civil order is maintained. This is a demonstration of democracy at its best.

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e’re seeing a validation of the American spirit.

People are stepping up.

Letters with other hospitals, and there is significant price gouging. The federal government must nationalize the contracting and acquisition of medical supplies.

Non-essential businesses were closed as of 8 p.m. Sunday. Essential businesses like pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations and more will stay open.

I accepted the Army Corps of Engineers’ recommendations for temporary hospital sites in New York state, and we were ready for construction to start Monday. Hospitals at our SUNY campuses in Old Westbury and Stony Brook will be built indoors, with outdoor tent support, and on-site health care staff will stay at the dormitories. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will erect an additional four federal 250-bed hospitals. Each FEMA facility will be fully staffed by the federal government.

We are acting to maximize existing hospital capacity. I am requiring all hospitals statewide to develop plans that expand their capacity by at least 50 percent, with the goal of expanding overall capacity by 100 percent. (State regulations on capacity have been temporarily waived.) The state also leased a nursing home in Brooklyn to convert to a 600-bed hospital. Finally, all elective, non-critical surgeries have been canceled, effective March 25, which will free up around a quarter of existing hospital beds.

Drug therapy trials were scheduled

No one had to tell The New York Times and The Washington Post to take down the pay walls on their websites so that anyone who needs the news can access it for free. No one had to order the closing of all the social and entertainment venues that vendors shut down themselves to slow the spread of disease. No one had to order people to stay home if they feel sick.

One singular hero of the moment is Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. He has spoken truth to power, often and early, deftly calling out the dangerous lies coming from Trump and urging a robust response to Covid-19 while the president was predicting an easy and early end to the pandemic.

We are being tested, as individuals and as a nation. According to Fauci, we are in for a rough patch for some months before the virus starts to burn out. If the federal government, specifically the Centers for Disease Control, can get tests out faster and find out how many are sick and where they live, we can begin to mitigate the effects of the pandemic as it spreads, state by state.

I read a piece in The Times by Jon Mooalem about the devastating 9.2 earthquake in Anchorage in 1964. He wrote about the horrific death and destruction, and how people behaved during the aftershocks. Instead of running for safety, they ran into danger to help their neighbors. Ordinary folks were putting out fires and moving beams and filling in at the police department.

Mooalem wrote about our present national disaster: “Washing your hands, staying home when you’re sick, limiting travel, keeping yourself healthy, not touching your face — little of what we’re being told to do feels particularly heroic or world-changing … But for a lot of us, it is, in fact, the job that’s in front of us right now — the role that these disordered circumstances are calling each of us, at a minimum, to play… “…There are, and will be more, situations where helping more directly becomes possible and necessary — especially if we’re not getting coherent leadership, or even honesty, from those in charge. But we can’t afford to feel that canceling a school band concert, or suspending a basketball season, is a withering retreat; we must see them as parts of an empowered, collaborative undertaking.”

Copyright 2019 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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to start Tuesday. The state has acquired 70,000 doses of hydroxychloroquine, 10,000 doses of Zithromax and 750,000 doses of chloroquine.

GOv. ANDrEW CUOMO

MSSN needs masks and volunteers To the Editor: Our front-line teams of doctors, nurses and support staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital need personal protective equipment, specifically surgical and N95 masks. If you have masks you are willing to donate or work for a business that has extra supply, please contact Tim Matejka, executive director of development, at (516) 377-5360, or Timothy.Matejka@snch.org.

Also, all retired South Nassau physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists who are able and willing to volunteer their services during the COvID-19 crisis should contact Mary Golden, assistant vice president of human resources, at (516) 632 4080.

We are grateful for your support of our hospital. Stay healthy!

DANA SANNEMAN Executive director of public affairs, Mount Sinai South Nassau

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As we work and implement solutions with other local businesses, let us be your guide through a difficult time.

Email VP of Advertising Rhonda Glickman at rglickman@liherald.com To stay safe we are mostly working from home, but we are fully staffed and ready to help the community however we can!

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