September heralds the beginning of a new school year — but students in Malverne and West Hempstead are ready to face it head-on. The students of Davison Avenue Intermediate School were ready to be back with their teachers and friends. Jenny, below, was proud of her sons Joey, left, who is starting kindergarten at Chestnut Street School, and Timmy, who is entering Cornwell Avenue school as a third grader.
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Crossroads gets new bee garden thanks to Scout
By MElISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
To earn a Girl Scout Gold Award is no easy feat. It takes time, passion, dedication and hard work.
Lynbrook resident Maya CullenConyers, 19, a sophomore at Drexel University, proved she has all of that and more by completing a project on raising awareness of pollinator conservation.
She partnered with Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s, in Malverne, to educate visitors about population declines of many species of bees and other pollinators. From proposal to garden building, her project took a year to complete.
on their schedule and interests, according to the Girl Scouts’ website.
Cullen-Conyers worked extra hard to earn badges and move up the scouting ranks. Her hard work paid off, as she earned the scouts’ most prestigious award.
T he Gold Award means a lot about leadership ... to help raise awareness of something, especially when it’s an issue
MAyA CullEN-CoNyERS Lynbrook
Cullen-Conyers is not a member of a Girl Scout troop. She is an independent, also known as a Juliette. Named for the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, Juliettes choose how to participate based
Her project, What’s the Buzz?, encompassed learning about pollinators, creating a garden and hosting workshops to teach others how pollinators work, and how to make their own gardens at home.
“I’ve been really interested in gardening since I was a kid, and have always been going to Crossroads Farm as well,” CullenConyers said. “I learned about the pollinator crisis, specifically about bees and how they’re going extinct, and how there need to be more pollinators planted in the surrounding areas.”
To prepare for her project,
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Hosted by:
Kennedy, Mayor Freeport Village
HERALD SCHOOLS
welcomes students and parents to the new school year with colorful decorations.
Students start the new school year right
Malverne Mules and West Hempstead Rams started the new school year last week, on Sept. 5, with big smiles. Whether they were brand-new kindergarteners or third-grade pros, all students couldn’t help but be excited to meet their teachers and reconnect with their friends.
–Nicole Formisano
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Lisa Minicozzi, principal of Chestnut Street School,
Photos courtesy Malverne school district
These Davison Avenue Elementary School students, in true Malverne style, are ready to unleash greatness this school year.
Even the littlest learners are excited to enter the Ram family! Samantha Santos was ready for her first of day Pre-K.
Mehrimah Yasir, left, and Muntsha Yasir are wearing matching outfits and matching smiles to start the first grade at Downing.
Lorna Lewis, Malverne superintendent, shared in the back to school spirit with Downing students.
Marvin and Gissel dropped off their sons Gabriel, left, for kindergarten, and Dario for second grade at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — September 12, 2024
By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker
Silas Jackowitz
Age 5, Rockville Centre
I bring erasers and put keychains on my backpack. There’s sand (in one of them) so it feels like I’m at the beach. I bring my red folder with a million stickers. My favorite stickers are Pokemon. I bring Pokemon cards to school too.
What are your ‘must haves’ for returning to school?
Isla Salvador
Age 10, Long Beach
One thing is a good pair of shoes that will last the year. Chapstick is essential. Also, I’m bringing a new purple water bottle, my favorite color.
Planning for, and then executing, inheritances is often fraught with emotion. Most families choose to leave the inheritance “to my children in equal shares, per stirpes.” Per stirpes is Latin meaning “by the roots” so that if a child dies before the parent, their share goes to their children (if any) in equal shares. If there are no children, then generally the inheritance is disregarded and their share goes to their surviving siblings in equal shares. What about gifts to grandchildren? Let’s say one child has five children and the other has two children -- seven grandchildren altogether. When a significant gift is given to grandchildren equally, it is not uncommon for the child with two children to say “well it was my brother’s choice to have five children, why do I have to pay for it?” Good estate planning also looks at inheritances from the heirs’ point of view as well.
We are often asked whether inheritances should be discussed with children ahead of time. While each family has different dynamics, this can end up being the equivalent of giving children a veto
Michael Feeney
Age 7, North Bellmore
I bring pencils and a notebook. I bring a backpack and a lunch box with cheese and pepperoni; dark blue with sharks on them, my favorite animal. And a Pikachu stuffed animal in my backpack.
Christian Smalls
Age 15, Uniondale
A good set of pencils! I prefer the mechanical ones. Always, always have extra because you will lose some, share some, and break some. And have spares at home so you don’t have to ask your parents last minute.
Deniz Artan
Age 15, Hewlett
In my bag, I have to always have my planner, of course, because I need to make sure I know when my assignments and tests are. I have my school-issued computer and my personal computer. Typically, I have two notebooks, because I love keeping notes for every class.
power over what you are going to do. For example, if you seek their opinion on an unequal division, you will create a problem for the family if you choose to disregard their input. A better way might be the use of the “soft probe”. Here, you suggest an idea that you have about an unequal division, and then gauge their reaction before making a decision.
For example, where one child is very much better off then another, you might say “You know, your sister Mary could really use our money a lot more...” The monied child will generally respond one of two ways. They will either say “Of course, I don’t need it, leave it all to her” and you are off the hook, or they will indicate that they consider anything less than equal shares would be unfair. In the latter case, if you still want to help Mary more, you may give her gifts during your lifetime and keep peace in the family by leaving inheritances equally. You may also pass some accounts outside the estate by naming Mary as beneficiary.
Giving thought to your “emotional legacy” may go a long way towards keeping peace in the family.
Farm is ‘buzzing’ about bee preservation
she attended workshops at Crossroads to learn more about bees and other pollinators. Her work was overseen by Leonore Russell and Delia Serrano, education director and education coordinator, respectively, at the farm.
Serrano initially spoke with CullenConyers about what she wanted to do, and helped her with the project proposal. Once it was approved, Russell reviewed her plan and helped determine how Crossroads could help her. She took Cullen-Conyers around the farm, and they found a suitable place for a pollinator garden.
“We spent a lot of time in the greenhouse, going over how to plan for the garden and decide what the best pollinators are,” Russell explained. “I coached her on seeding, and knowing when a good time to seed is.”
Cullen-Conyers started a pollinator garden from seed, and hosted six educational workshops for audiences of all ages. She created a pamphlet that was used to market the workshops for Girl Scout troops, and Russell and Serrano helped promote the workshops in the community.
“We had some social media around it, some flyers, and marketed them for her,” Serrano said. “She got decent turnouts — she got a nice age range from families with kids and older citizens, community members. She really came
gold award project.
into her own when she was working in front of the people.”
Cullen-Conyers made a video of the project, from seeding to planting in the ground.
“My main goal was to bring more awareness to bees and other pollinators — but mostly bees, about how they’re going extinct,” she said. “Pollinators are
so important … (for) our crops and our plants.”
She learned how to identify organic growers, and purchased seeds and ordered supplies for her pollinator garden.
“I shared my experience with pollinators, taking time with her to observe them in the field and how to plan a gar-
den for them,” Russell said.
Cullen-Conyers was Crossroads’ first involvement in a Gold Award project, and her garden is now on display.
“The Gold Award means a lot about leadership,” Maya said, “and taking a step forward in your community to help raise awareness of something, especially when it’s an issue.”
Photos courtesy Maya Cullen-Conyers maya Cullen-Conyers, left, with rande Bynum, Ceo of girl Scouts of nassau County, at her gold award ceremony on June 10 at Hofstra university.
the raised pollinator garden bed at Crossroads farm sustains maya Cullen-Conyers’
DYLAN MARTINI
Wantagh Senior Football
RUNNER-UP FOR the Thorp Award, given to Nassau County’s most outstanding football player, Martini totaled 1,700 yards from scrimmage in 2023, including 1,400 rushing, to lead the Warriors to an 8-2 mark. He scored 18 touchdowns and averaged 11 yards per touch, and intercepted 3 passes as a defensive safety. He earned All-Long Island honors. “He’s the total package as a student-athlete and a person,” head coach Keith Sachs said.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, Sept. 12
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: V.S. Central at Hewlett 6 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Lawrence at Seaford 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Long Beach at Wantagh 6:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Lynbrook at Mepham 6:45 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Clarke at Wantagh 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Mepham at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Calhoun at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Oceanside at South Side 5 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: South Side at Hewlett 5 p.m.
Football: V.S. Central at Hempstead 6 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: East Rockaway at Plainedge 6 p.m.
Field Hockey: Baldwin at Masspequa 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Football: Sewanhaka at Baldwin 2 p.m.
Football: South Side at Lynbrook 3 p.m.
Football: Glen Cove at Carey 3 p.m.
Football: Hewlett at Elmont 3 p.m.
Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”
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HERALD SPORTS
West Hempstead on winning track
By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com
A conference change paid huge dividends for the West Hempstead girls’ soccer team last season as it parlayed it into a conference championship. But will the Rams be able to maintain that success as they endure another division switch?
After a pair of one-win seasons in Conference B1, West Hempstead moved up to AB-3 in 2023 and produced eight victories, including a 3-0 win over Oyster Bay in the finale to clinch the title. The Baymen won the playoff rematch a week later, but the Rams still held a 30-11 scoring advantage last season and did not allow more than two goals in any contest with five shutouts.
West Hempstead now finds itself in Conference AB-2 with Cold Spring Harbor, Friends Academy, Island Trees, Lynbrook and Mineola. Rams coach Kelly Byrne is cautiously optimistic about the season and believes the losing that plagued the team when she first arrived is over.
“A successful season [is] if we were .500,” she said. “That would be successful for me because we came from losing. I don’t want to be like, ‘Oh, we’re going to win the conference.’ I don’t want to set the bar so high. Even if we started out slow, I’d at least like to win half of the games.”
Injuries hampered the team last year and two players who tore their ACLs, senior defender Cayla Hogan and sophomore Mikaela Sarmiento, are
Senior Madison Abi-Aoun enjoyed a breakout season in 2023 with 14 goals and helped lead the Rams to eight victories and a conference championship.
doubtful to play this season, according to Byrne. Senior midfielder Melanie Rodriguez is back after dislocat -
ing her knee.
One player who stayed healthy, Madison Abi-Aoun, had a breakout junior sea -
son with 14 goals and 23 points, including five multigoal efforts. She has built a tremendous rapport with fellow senior and club teammate Sara Dos Santos (3-710) and Byrne is hoping the pair can wreak havoc on the pitch again.
“This year, she has almost like her twin, like a counterpart in Sara Dos Santos,” Byrne said of Abi-Aoun. “Now, she’s become less selfish and more of a distributor of the ball because she has all of these other players to work with. She can, if she wants to, score at will.”
Junior Willow Stern could provide tertiary scoring after collecting a pair of goals last season.
Senior defensive midfielder Samantha Solar can also make the smart pass and Byrne wants to get her more involved offensively. Junior Daniella Healy is a dependable center back and speedy sophomore Arianna Corona and converted forward Marissa Koller (4-1-5) will play the wings.
Senior Sophia Ciminera has been the starting goalkeeper since the eighth grade and continued to play on a high level last season by averaging almost 13 saves a game (150 total), including a season-high 21 in a 2-1 win over Carle Place last Oct. 2.
“She’s the rock,” Byrne said. “She is the most reliable, dependent, positive [person]. For a high school senior, she’s incredibly mature. Regardless if anyone makes a mistake, she just says, ‘OK, we have to do this better.’ I think the program is being built on her back almost.”
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Bench dedicated to fallen Detective Diller
Stephanie Diller, of Malverne, lost her husband Detective Jonathan Diller in March. The Franklin Square school district honored the memory of her husband, a former alumnus of John Street School, with a bench dedication ceremony on Aug. 27.
The bench, now a permanent fixture at John Street School, is intended to be a place where students, staff, and community members can reflect on the values that Diller embodied—dedication, integrity and compassion. It was donated by the John Street School Parent Teacher Association.
This tribute reflects the deep connection Diller had with the community where he spent his formative years and which he continued to serve with dedication until his tragic death in the line of duty.
The ceremony opened with the National Anthem, sung by NYPD Officer Murray. Superintendent Jared Bloom spoke about how Diller exemplified the spirit of service that defines the Franklin Square community during the ceremony.
“His legacy reminds our students of the valor and selflessness that profoundly impacts so many lives in this spirit of service that our school district strives to instill in all of our students,” Bloom said.
ment to serving others.”
Diller’s mother and wife Stephanie, of Malverne, cut the ribbon to unveil the memorial bench alongside Riccobono and John Street School Assistant Principal Jung Lee.
Diller’s legacy is marked by his unwavering commitment to public service, his compassionate approach to law enforcement, and his efforts to foster strong community ties. Having grown up in Franklin Square, Diller was more than just an officer — he was a friend, mentor, and a cherished member of the community.
“This bench serves as a lasting reminder of Detective Diller’s contributions to our community and his enduring spirit of service,” Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said in a news release.
Franklin Square education board President Stephen Toto also spoke to Diller’s legacy in the community.
“Detective Diller was not only a dedicated public servant, but also a cherished alumnus of our school,” Toto said.
“His unwavering commitment to protecting others and his selfless service embodied the values of ‘we can, we will,’” Toto said, citing the district’s motto of “We Can, We Will, We Do.”
John Street School Principal Thomas Riccobono spoke about the former John Street student, calling him a “shining example of the values we hold here: integrity, bravery and a deep commit-
In attendance at the ceremony were NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, NYPD Transit, NYPD Health and Wellness, NYPD Queens South CRT, NCPD Highway Unit, NCPD Motorcycle Unit, NCPD Mounted Unit, NCPD Highway Unit, NCPD POP Unit, NCPD Patrol Units, and local fire and EMT departments. Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Hempstead Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanne Driscoll, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and Solages were also in attendance.
–Nicole Wagner
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Detective Jonathan Diller’s wife Stephanie Diller, of Malverne, was joined by John Street School Principal Thomas Riccobono, Assistant Principal Jung Lee, Franklin Square school district Superintendent Jared Bloom and the NYPD at the dedication ceremony for his memorial bench on Aug. 27.
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — September 12, 2024
At Reworld, they’re disposing L.I.’s trash
Across Long Island, residents follow a familiar routine once or twice a week, carrying or wheeling their bagged trash to the curb, where it is picked up by noisy trucks rolling down the streets. Businesses’ dumpsters are lifted and dumped into the trucks as well.
Not many people give much thought to where all that garbage goes after the trucks whisk it away.
But the people at Reworld do, as Herald Community Newspaper staffers learned during a tour of the waste management facility on Merchants Concourse, in Westbury, last month.
Formerly Covanta, it is one of five Reworld facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and it is a scene of constant activity with trucks moving in and out. The Westbury plant handled 930,000 tons of municipal solid waste
in 2023 — a volume that would fill Madison Square Garden twice, or a line of 112,400 garbage trucks.
After the trucks dump the trash, it is sorted and then grabbed by a huge metal device that resembles the claw in the amusement-park attraction in which you try to grab a prize.
The prize here is the energy generated by incinerating all that trash, which in 2023 was enough to power 47,000 homes or charge 116,000 electric vehicles for the entire year.
Along with compacting the ash and trucking it to landfills, Reworld offers other programs that aim to treat wastewater, and to devise alternative fuel engineering, transportation and logistics for waste disposal as well as sustainable carbon offsets.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Tim Baker/Herald photos
Herald reporters and editors and members of the Reworld staff in the conference room of the Westbury facility.
Herald staffers, wearing protective gear, were ready for the Westbury Reworld facility tour.
The ‘claw’ captures a huge bail of trash and moves it along to the next step in the process, which ends with it being compacted into ash.
Westbury Reworld facility manager Bobby Green, near left, explained the plant’s operations to Stuart Richner, publisher of the Heralds.
The Malverne Summer Concert Series finished with a bang as Cold Spring Harbor Band, a Billy Joel tribute band, treated neighbors to live tunes.
Scenes from Malverne’s Westwood Park
The Summer Concert Series, hosted by Malverne Village, is “Movin’ Out.”
The final show, at Westwood Park on Aug. 31, saw Cold Spring Harbor Band play the tunes of Billy Joel.
People came from all over Malverne and surrounding communities for a night of live music under the stars, which signaled the end of the village’s beloved concert series. But neighbors need not worry — there’s always next summer!
Tim Baker/Herald photos
–Nicole Formisano
Morton Kleinman, left, a Korean War veteran, and his friend Allen Foster were among dozens who came out to enjoy live music at Westwood Park.
Colleen Farquhar, left, and Mike Parrinello rock out on their saxophones in their rendition of Billy Joel’s hit song, ‘Movin’ Out.’
Malverne neighbors enjoyed the last installation of the Summer Concert Series on Aug. 31 at Westwood Park.
Emersyn Pashko, 9, in pink, and Ella Fabiani, 10, from Lynbrook, had a fun time at the Billy Joel tribute concert.
Adelise Bleau, 10, from Lynbrook, was excited to hear some of her favorite Billy Joel songs performed live.
STEPPING OUT
Official
TAKE A BITE OUT OF FALL
Welcoming the season at the
By Karen Bloom
APPLE Orchards
Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards. September invigorates our spirits with all that makes this short-lived time of year so special: those crisp juicy apples, cider, pumpkins, harvest fairs. So gather everyone together and set out for a day of apple picking.
While apple season gets into high gear about now, there’s still time to pick through mid October, according to area growers.
Growers have plenty of apples for everyone to enjoy, including such favorites as Zestar, Macoun, HoneyCrisp, and, of course the perrenial Red Delicious, For eating straight from the bushel basket or off the tree, choose from the crisp juicy varieties: the old favorite McIntosh; the dense tart Granny Smith; the super-crisp, sweetly tart HoneyCrisp; the tart, juicy Paula Red; along with the more “exotic” varieties, such as Cortland, Empire, Jonagold and Crispin (also known as Mutsu).
Use McIntosh or Cortland for baking. Cortlands are a favorite cooking apple because their sweetness comes through so that less sugar is needed. They are also great in salads and good to eat as is, Rome and Empire are also favored for baking, as are Fuji, Crispin and Ginger Gold. In pies, a mix of varieties brings out the best flavor. Try Crispin, Cortland, Rome, Granny Smith, and Northern Spy. For applesauce, try the Paula Red. And, of course, local farms are pressing those delicious batches of cider throughout the fall, and urge everyone to continue to “buy local.”
When get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats.
Official New York State Apple Muffin
Start off your morning with some apple goodness.
Muffins:
• 2 cups New York State Empire apples, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts
Don’t Stop Me Now…’ Queen-mania keeps on rockin’ as Killer Queen returns to the Paramount stage, with their homage to the beloved band. Formed in the UK in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had their first shows there 22 years earlier. Even though the band never had any connection to Queen officially, their reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad. Fronted by Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Freddie Mercury as “spooky;” his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a #1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s “The Real Life.” Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty.
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
Combine topping ingredients and set aside. Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda, and set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Portion batter into muffin papers; sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes. Makes two dozen muffins.
Apple Crisp
This warm and cozy crisp is the perfect fall treat.
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 5 whole apples of your choice (peeled and sliced)
For crumble:
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon stick butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8-inch pie glass baking dish. In a bowl toss apples, 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar together. Then pour apple mixture into pie glass baking dish. Set to the side. In a medium bowl mix brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, and salt together. Mix well. Then add in almonds, butter, and vanilla. Mix with hands to bring mixture together. Then top your apple mixture with oatmeal brown sugar mixture and place in the oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve with vanilla ice cream or eat on it’s own.
Thursday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $54.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Long Island Fair
The Long Island Fair, Old Bethpage Village’s authentic recreation of a 19th century county fair, always is a welcome fall event. This popular annual festival offers an appealing glimpse of days gone by. Stilt walkers traverse the grounds, entertainers enthrall families with puppets, juggling and storytelling, in addition to performances by brass bands, fiddlers and special guests. Historical demonstrations, agricultural displays and competitions, livestock shows, tractor rides, Civil War and Rough Rider reenactments bring the 19th century alive. The fair has been a part of Long Island history for 180 years — first known as the Queens County Fair when it was sponsored by The Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.
Friday through Sunday, Sept. 13-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409 or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.
THE Your Neighborhood
1964 … The Tribute
‘The “British Invasion” returns anew, when “1964 The Tribute” takes its audience on a musical journey back to that unforgettable era in rock history, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Since the early 1980s, this reincarnation of the Fab Four has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine has called the “Best Beatles tribute on earth.” Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, “1964” astonishingly recreates an early ‘60s live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. The band focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a live audience.
Only a precious few got to experience when The Beatles toured the world in the early ‘60s. Who actually felt the “mania” that brought them to world acclaim. Today, all that remains are a few scant memories and some captured images in pictures and on poor quality film and video. “1964” meticulously re-creates the “magic of those live performances with artful precision and unerring accuracy. For those that never saw The Beatles live and always wanted to know what it must have been like, this may be as close as anyone could possibly get — to feel the magic. $65, $40, $30, $19.64. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Explore Long Island History
Join author Richard Panchyk for fascinating look at life in the Westbury area just before and after the completion of the Phipps mansion, Westbury House, in 1906, at Old Westbury Gardens’ lecture program, Thursday, Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m. Placing the building of the estate in context with the events and innovations of the time reveals a rapidly changing landscape, both figuratively and literally, and a better understanding of what Old Westbury Gardens represents. With refreshments. $15 nonmembers, $5 members. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information and tickets, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Hempstead House tour
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-squarefoot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Tribute concert
Plaza Theatricals continues its tribute series, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m., with “Mirror of Mathis.” Vocalist-impressionist David Robbins thrills audiences with his 90-minute tribute to Johnny Mathis. His uncanny likeness and vocals that sound just like Mathis will leave you spellbound.
Singing along with Mathis since childhood, by age 12 he was imitating Mathis and has been doing it ever since, delighting all. He performs at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 5996870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Art in the park
Whether you’re an amateur or can create a masterpiece like Monet, this art in the park event is sure to bring out a brushstroke of genius in you. Create your own art piece, at Hempstead State Lake Park, Saturday, Sept. 14, 10-11:30 a.m., while discussing the history and impact of the Impressionism movement. 1000 Lake Drive. Ages 18 and up. Registration is not required.
Art explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Self-Care Saturday
September is national Self-Care Month. Make natural products you can use at home to enjoy some you-time on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 -11:30 a.m., at Hempstead State Lake Park. Eagle Ave, West Hempstead. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is not required.
Bird walk
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Sept. 14 , starting at 9 a.m.
Meet at Field 3 (use second park entrance and make an immediate left turn). Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498.
No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Village-wide garage sale
Out with the old and in with the new. Malverne families are invited to participate in a village-wide garage sale, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Register by Sept. 20 to be part of the interactive garage sale map. The fee is $12.51. Register at tinyurl.com/ MalverneGarageSale.
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Fascinating Fungi
Bring the kids to make some discoveries about mushrooms at Long Island Children’s Museum’s drop-in program, Sunday, Sept. 29, 1-3 p.m. Did you know that some mushrooms can glow in the dark? Learn about the 113 species of mushroom that are considered bioluminescent, due to a chemical reaction that attracts bugs to help spread mushroom spores. Stop by to learn about these amazing fungi and make a glowing mushroom craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
College Info Night
If you have a child starting their senior year of high school, the college selection process can be stressful. Join an informational session at West Hempstead Secondary School, Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:15 p.m, to learn how to navigate the process. 400 Nassau Blvd.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition “Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Art League of L.I. exhibit
Sept. 28
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.
The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.
NASSAU DAY VS
Students and teachers got creative and participated
West Hempstead comes together with Ram Pride
This day wasn’t just for students, but for parents, teachers and administrators, too. West Hempstead school district’s aptlynamed Community Event takes place every year, and gives everyone in the district family a chance to reconnect after a long summer away.
The Community Event, at West Hempstead Secondary School on Aug. 28, offered plenty of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. People got in touch with their creative sides during arts and crafts and rock painting; they tapped into their love of literature at the book fair; and they tapped in to the spirit of competition during Kan Jam.
The sunny afternoon let friends, parents, teachers and administrators reconnect and get pumped for the 2024-2025 school year, which began on Thursday, Sept. 5.
–Nicole Formisano
Photos courtesy West Hempstead school district
Teachers throughout the district gathered at West Hempstead Secondary School on Aug. 28 for the annual Community Event.
Cornwell Avenue School principal Deanna Sinito, left, and Chestnut Street School principal Lisa Minicozzi, second from left, spent the day hanging out with students and parents.
in arts and crafts during West Hempstead’s annual Community Event.
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L
ASSOCIATES HOLDING
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 7/25/24 File Number: 16-303695 SH 148536
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE4, Plaintiff, Against MARIA E. PENA A/K/A MARIA PENA, GEORGE CAVALLERO A/K/A GEORGE R. CAVALLERO, ET AL.,
MARY
CORP., Pltf. vs. GESNER SEJOUR, et al, Defts. Index #608202/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 456, Lots 582-584. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.
ELLEN DIVONE, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101715 148518
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY 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, duly entered 04/12/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 9/24/2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, New York 11552, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 35 Block 462 Lot 508
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $274,404.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-001008 Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/27/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/3/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 44 Archer Road, West Hempstead, New York 11552, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 34 Block 316 Lot
180
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $904,804.04 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-005130 Joseph Terino, Esq., Referee.
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 7/31/24 File Number: 14-301433 SH 148658
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff against BEVERLY J. FRASER A/K/A BEVERLY FRASER, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 5, 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 September 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 48 Wright Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. Sec 38 Block 7 Lot 8 (LOT GROUP 8-10). All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $559,801.37 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607986/2023.
During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”
Jeffrey W Toback, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000068-1 148660
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., -againstJUANA E. BONILLA, 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 19, 2023, wherein MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. is the Plaintiff and JUANA E. BONILLA, 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 September 26, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 234 SYCAMORE STREET, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552; and the following tax map identification: 35-377-40 & 41. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WEST HEMPSTEAD, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601557/2018. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 148655
LEGAL NOTICE
Tekio Enterprises LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY on 8/20/24. Office in Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against Tekio Enterprises LLC. Purpose: any lawful purpose 148586
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -vs-
SUPPLEMENTAL
SUMMONS Index No. 602286/2023
THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE JOHNSON A/K/A CONSTANCE T. JOHNSON; KEITH
JOHNSON A/K/A KEITH WILLIAM JOHNSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CONSTANCE JOHNSON A/K/A CONSTANCE T. JOHNSON; DAWSON DAWSON; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; INCORPORATE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, N.A.; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; COUNTY OF NASSAU;”JOHN DOE #1-5”
and “JANE DOE #1-5” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.
Mortgaged Premises: 6 BACK COURT STORMVILLE, NY 12582 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing an answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.
Dated: January 22, 2024
VICTOR SPINELLI, ESQ. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 28 EAST MAIN ST., SUITE 1800 ROCHESTER, NY 14614
Telephone No.
585/226-7310 CHNY1628 148752
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB4, Plaintiff,against- TROY M. COLEY AKA TROY MALCOLM COLEY, AS ADMINISTRATOR AND AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN D. COLEY AKA CAROLYN DOLORES COLEY; MARK F. COLEY, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN D. COLEY AKA CAROLYN DOLORES COLEY, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-atlaw, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10,” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgaged premises, DefendantsIndex No.: 604093/2019 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of
service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated August 7, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB4) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Rhonda E. Fischer, A.J.S.C. Dated: August 7, 2024 Filed: August 13, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 717 Janos Lane, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Dated: June 17, 2024 Filed: August 20, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 148766
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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527
RESOLUTION NO. 877-2024
Adopted: September 4, 2024
Councilmember Dunne offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 867-2024, adopted August 6th, 2024, a public hearing was duly held on the day of September 4th, 2024, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside a certain parking space for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:
EAST MEADOW
MARIAN COURT - north side, starting at a point 55 feet east of the east curbline of Prospect Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-332/24)
ELMONT
BRADFORD AVENUEnorth side, starting at a point 75 feet west of the west curbline of Melrose Street, west for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-341/24)
COURT STREET - south side, starting at a point 29 feet east of the east curbline of Covert Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-311/24)
TRAVIS AVENUE - east side, startingat a point 455 feet south of the south curbline of Surprise Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-316/24)
VIRGINIA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 148 feet west of the west curbline of Robert Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-310/24)
HEWLETT
THOMAS STREET - west side, starting at a point
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273 feet south of the south curbline of Franklin Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-322/24)
ROOSEVELT
EAST PENNYWOOD
AVENUE - north side, starting at a point 169 feet east of the east curbline of Park Avenue, east for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-318/24)
BRANCH PLACE - north side, starting at a point 50 feet east of the east curbline of Linden Place, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-283/24)
UNION STREET - west side, starting at a point 181 feet south of the south curbline of Forest Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-347/24)
UNIONDALE
PEMBROOK STREETnorth side, starting at a point 40 feet east of the east curbline of Ruxton Street, east for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-292/24)
WEST HEMPSTEAD
EUSTON ROAD SOUTHeast side, starting at a point 75 feet south of the south curbline of 7th Street, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-281/24) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits
of such publication and posting.
The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Miller and adopted upon roll call as follows:
AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 148866 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 09/18/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 AM 591/24. - 592/24. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Michael Abruzzo, Special exception to maintain shed higher than permitted.; Variance, side yard, maintain a/c unit attached to dwelling., S/s June Pl., 564.33’ E/o Theresa Ave., a/k/a 353 June Pl.
ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR
Erik Walter, Downing School’s new principal
By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
The kindergarteners of Maurice W. Downing Primary School are starting a new school this year — and they’re not the only ones. Erik Walter, the new principal of Downing, is also a new addition to the Mules family.
“(My core philosophy is) having a children-first mentality,” Walter said in an interview with the Herald. “Always ensuring that we’re providing students with a warm, welcoming, nurturing, safe and supportive environment so that they can learn and thrive.”
“Especially at a young age,” he added, “Where my passion really lies.”
That passion first sparked when Walter himself was a young elementary student. He and his family had been going through a difficult time, but his teacher stepped up as a support system. It’s an experience he carries with him to this day.
INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.
This notice is only for new cases in West Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 148867
LEGAL NOTICE
Mount Sinai South Nassau Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy
It is the policy of Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, handicap, disability, blindness, source of sponsorship, source of payment, marital status, age, sexual preference, genetic disposition or carrier status in employment or in the admission, retention and care of residents and patients. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer
prospective residents or patients to Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU are advised to follow this nondiscriminatory policy. 148083
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO.62- 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the 4th day of September, 2024, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 62-2024, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No. 62-2024, to amend Section 192-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the addition of a location into subdivision “CC” thereof, in relation to gross weight restrictions upon commercial vehicles using certain town highways in West Hempstead. Dated: September 4, 2024 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 148865
“It had such a great impact on me,” Walter said. “I wanted to do the same for other students and other families, and just be there for them, help them learn, help them grow, celebrate the amazing accomplishments, and when they’re having a difficult time, support them as well.”
Walter, who had been serving as Downing’s interim principal since February, was appointed as permanent principal unanimously by the Malverne Board of Education. The SUNY Cortland alum has master’s degrees in childhood education and educational leadership, from Adelphi University and Touro University respectively. Before joining Malverne, he served as principal of Riverside Elementary School in Rockville Centre and Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway. Before that, he himself was an elementary school teacher in the city.
“We are thrilled to welcome such a child-centered leader to unleash greatness at MWD,” said Lorna Lewis, Malverne superintendent. “He comes with a depth of experience in the Science of Reading and sound elementary instruction. He has just the right skill set needed to enrich our already vibrant K-2 program.”
The science of reading focuses on how to best empower students to become efficient readers — a skill that has been on the decline, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. But to Walter, elementary education isn’t only about academics — it’s about creating well-rounded people and lifelong learners.
“We need to make sure that we’re still focused on their interests, what they enjoy,” Walter said. “Learning needs to be fun. Students need to be
working together. They need to have time to express their creativity, engage in play.”
The other side of being a principal is empowering all the classroom teachers to be the best educators they can be. Walter doesn’t just want to be a name in an office — he wants to be on the ground floor, he said, supporting teachers every step of the way. Being visible and accessible is integral to establishing trust with teachers, students and families alike, which is his primary goal for his first official school year as principal, he said.
Walter was particularly looking forward to the beginning of the school year.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” he said. “Just getting to know students, seeing the smiles on their faces, alleviating any anxieties or sadness or anything, because they’re still little. Even the incoming kindergartners, this is all new to them. So I just want to meet them, and greet them with a smile, and celebrate the first day and just be excited about having a tremendous school year together.”
His goal has already gotten off to a strong start — kids were all smiles for the first day of school last week, and buzzed with excitement as they met their new principal, new teachers and new friends.
More than anything, Walter is excited to be an official member of the Malverne Mule family.
“The sense of pride and unity and inclusivity that is Malverne really has impacted me,” he said, “and makes me want to come to work each and every day and do my very best, because it is a very special school district with dedicated teachers, great parents and an outstanding leadership team.”
Photos courtesy Malverne school district
Erik Walter is beginning his first school year as the official principal of Maurice W. Downing Primary School. On Aug. 29, he got to know his fellow newcomers — the incoming kindergarteners of Downing.
A teacher supported Erik Walter through a tough time in elementary school. As the new Downing principal, he hopes to pay that support forward.
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Q. We completed construction last year, and got a letter recently from our building department that our work was never “signed off.” We called the number of a person who turned out to be our building inspector, and after calling several times, we finally got them on the phone. That’s when we learned that our contractor never got a single inspection — not one — and that now we’re faced with getting a “design professional” to write a signed and sealed letter. We tracked down who our architect was — the one whose seal is on our building plans, since we never met them — and they don’t answer their phone. The contractor recommended another architect. What do we need to do or ask the other architect to get our final c/o?
A. Start by asking the architect if they can see through walls. Sounds like a job for Superman. The real problem here is that you, like many, got stuck by people who don’t take the process seriously and would have left you holding the bag had it not been for an official who was “just doing their job.”
Obviously, your inspector didn’t see the ongoing procedures of the work, and doesn’t want to lie and say they did, so they need someone else to do it. Instead of relying on the contractor, who should have called for inspections, they look for someone with a cape who can see hidden details. That someone is a licensed, state-designated responsible individual who may take the liability when something hidden is wrong — namely, an architect or engineer.
In such a situation, I always wonder why a homeowner wasn’t suspicious or concerned that they never met the licensed professional architect or engineer who would be ultimately responsible for their home’s strength, code compliance and safety. Based on my experience, most people show little understanding of or respect for why a certificate of completion or occupancy is needed, and regard it as a needless formality. Many building departments haven’t made it easier and people tell me they’re sorry they ever mentioned doing work.
Instead of helping people through the process and clearly explaining other potential issues, some delay the work, defer the communication to an architect and look for reasons not to release a permit without finding other “illegal” items, such as an air conditioner, shed, fence, deck, etc., that also need permits that were never gotten. This isn’t always true, because some officials are very helpful, so I hope the ones who are communicative don’t automatically take this to heart.
When I’m asked to get involved in such an issue, I ask for a notarized affidavit from the contractor who did the work that they stand behind the airsealing, insulation, fire-stopping and structure that they saw and were supposed to install, then I attach that sworn affidavit with a letter corroborating the visual inspection. Letters don’t hold up buildings, and nobody I’ve met can see through walls. Good luck!
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit. Like so many Americans, I will always remember that horrible day, and the days that followed. I was in Washington that Tuesday. As in New York, the sky was exceptionally clear, the morning sun bright. The annual Congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first one of George W. Bush’s presidency, was scheduled that night. Most members of Congress and their spouses would be there. My wife, Rosemary, had expected to fly down the night before, but torrential rains and violent thunderstorms had canceled all flights out of LaGuardia. She was rescheduled to come in Tuesday morning, on a flight due to land at Reagan International Airport at about 9:40.
Driving to Capitol Hill with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, I got a call at about 8:50 from my press secretary, who
told me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. He’d learned this from my daughter, Erin, who was talking with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the towers and saw the crash from his office. This was the time Rosemary’s plane would have been taking off. At Delta’s congressional desk, the information was imprecise on the status of her flight.
AWalking into my office in the Cannon Building at 9:01, I looked up at the television in the reception area and saw a massive jet crashing into a tower, and assumed it was a video replay. Seconds later I realized it was the second plane. Delta had no update for 20 minutes, and Rosemary’s cellphone kept going to voicemail.
airport and take Rosemary home to Seaford.
t least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents died on Sept. 11.
At 9:46, the Pentagon was attacked, and I ordered the office evacuated. There was also a report — which turned out to be false — that a bomb had gone off on the Capitol Mall, near the Commerce Department, where my son, Sean, worked. Again there was uncertainty, as the phone lines at Commerce had gone dead, and it was 20 minutes before I knew Sean was safe. Meanwhile, Erin’s husband, John, who had to race down 28 flights of stairs to get out of his building, didn’t have a cellphone. It was a while before he could call Erin from a pay phone on 59th Street and we knew he was safe.
In the following days, the New York, New Jersey and Virginia congressional delegations met with President Bush at the White House, and a number of us traveled to ground zero when the president, with Baldwin resident and retired firefighter Bob Beckwith at his side, made his famous bullhorn speech, pledging that the terrorists would “hear all of us soon!”
In the ensuing weeks and months, there were seemingly endless wakes and funerals, with the stirring and somber tones of drums and bagpipes. The country was united, standing as one to an extent we have not seen since. Petty partisanship was set aside, and promises were made never to forget.
When I got through to her at about 9:20, her plane was headed from the runway back to the terminal. She and the other passengers had no idea why their flight had been canceled. Her main concern was how she was going to make it to Washington for the barbecue. As I was telling her that New York was under attack, I could hear the pilot making an announcement and passengers shrieking. My district director, Anne Rosenfeld, was able to get back to the
So all my family members were safe. But many others weren’t so fortunate. Firefighter Michael Boyle, who had worked on my campaigns and was the son of my longtime friend Jimmy Boyle, was killed, as were the Haskell brothers, Tom and Timmy, FDNY heroes and graduates of Seaford High School. And Farrell Lynch and his brother, Sean, from Cantor Fitzgerald, who had helped with my campaigns. And so many more. Almost 3,000, including at least 150 of my friends, neighbors and constituents.
Some hits and some errors, but no
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. A few months ago, virtually no one had heard of Project 2025. For any new readers, Project 2025 is the 900-page product of the Heritage Foundation, an ultra-conservative think tank that has enormous clout among Trump supporters. Among the organization’s major victories is its success in gaining support for Trump’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices, who were responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade.
Project 2025 is an-in depth outline of how a Trump presidency should be conducted if he is able to win a second
term. Because it calls for a demolition of the federal government, it is fast becoming a major issue for Democrats, who vigorously claim that Trump has fully embraced its contents. Trump keeps denying even any knowledge of its existence. The denials have fallen flat, considering that the vast majority of the foundation staffers who wrote the manifesto worked in the previous Trump administration. Project 2025 may or may not become a problem for the Republican Party, depending on how many people come to understand its contents and how it would damage our democracy. Aside from being saddled with that potential fallout, Republicans have yet to benefit from the candidacy of Sen. J.D. Vance in his role as Trump’s potential vice president. Vance was chosen before President Biden withdrew from the race, and it’s possible that if the Trump people had known that was going to happen, they would have chosen a female candidate who might resonate better with voters. But Vance got the nod with the blessing of Donald Trump Jr. and his brother Eric. To date,
As we commemorate Sept. 11, we must try to recapture that spirit of unity as we remember those who were killed that tragic day, and the thousands who have died since, or who are suffering from 9/11-related illnesses. We must continue to guard against the terrorist forces of Al Qaeda, ISIS and their affiliates, who are as determined today as they were 23 years ago to destroy us and our way of life.
The world must continue to hear us. God bless America!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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Vance has attracted much more negative press than positive, which is the last thing a presidential candidate needs.
o n any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down.
Usually, candidates for high office are very carefully vetted, which includes reviewing their speeches and writings, and checking out their personal conduct. In Vance’s case, there appears to have been little perusal of any kind. He has made numerous speeches and written frequently, and many of those specimens have been the focus of negative press.
When Trump ran in 2016, Vance stated on Facebook, “I go back and forth between thinking Trump is a cynical A-hole like Nixon or he is an American Hitler.” He has also called Trump an “idiot” and compared him to Hitler. But Vance now sings Trump’s praises, calling him a historic candidate and “highly qualified.” Vance has also cast a few votes in his short tenure in the Senate that will haunt him right up to Nov. 5.
Harris’s campaign for the White House got off to a fast start, propelled by a well-run Democratic National Convention. She has attracted a broad
yet
range of support from young voters and women, and has been well received by minority voters. Her performance in this week’s debate may make or break her candidacy, or just keep her going until she gets a boost or makes a fatal mistake.
Trump has stumbled badly on the issue of women’s reproductive rights, and it’s doubtful that he can successfully get it off his back. He has claimed that he’s a strong supporter of women’s rights, but he can’t escape his own bragging about having been responsible for reversing Roe v. Wade. This issue will hurt Republican down-ballot candidates as well.
Eight weeks sound like a short time for most people, but in politics it feels like forever. On any one day, at any hour, a mistake can turn a campaign upside down. Having been involved in multiple campaigns as either a candidate or an analyst, I know how easy it can be for a politician to implode. So, like Yogi Berra said, it ain’t over till it’s over.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
the return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
We’ve heard the refrain for decades that sports build character. The aspects of competition that do that include not just listening to coaches’ instructions, learning techniques and plays and practicing hard, but also — every bit as important — respecting your opponent and those who officiate athletic contests. one of the most vital lessons young competitors can learn is to be fair and gracious, in both victory and defeat. After giving it their all on the field, on the court or in the pool, and then acknowledging their opponents’ efforts, student-athletes show respect for their competitors, and themselves, that ultimately makes them better people, more mindful of relationships in all phases of their lives.
Taking part in school sports introduces young people to teamwork, in all of its permutations — winning, losing, cooperation, conflict — and the lessons of sportsmanship learned on playing fields are among the keys to developing a well-rounded character.
The National Federation of State high School Associations emphasizes that sportsmanship is an expectation that athletes, coaches and fans alike should uphold. Shaking hands after a
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game, avoiding trash talk and respecting referees’ decisions reinforce the concept that everyone is equal on the field, and that every player deserves respect.
A 2019 study by the Aspen Institute found that participation in youth sports improves social skills, including empathy, patience and cooperation. Some 83 percent of student-athletes surveyed for the study reported that sports had taught them the importance of respecting others — not just their opponents, but their own teammates and coaches as well.
Coaches play a pivotal role in shaping the behavior and values of student-athletes. The way they handle both wins and losses sets an invaluable example for their players. According to a study by the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, student-athletes whose coaches emphasized respect and teamwork, reinforcing fair play in both practices and games, were significantly more likely to manifest those qualities among their teammates and opponents.
Parents also shape their children’s understanding of good sportsmanship. We’ve all seen parents who appear to be living vicariously through their kids, or reliving their own glory days. That can lead them to exert too much pressure on their children. Some 75 percent of young athletes surveyed for a study by the Journal of Sports Behavior said that excessive parental pressure to succeed created anxiety, and detracted from their
You almost have to admire the bravery of Robert Kralick (“Long Islanders can’t fight climate change alone,” Letters, Sept. 5-11) and those who think like him, as it were. Indeed, it takes great courage to make public the depths of one’s apathy. Would Mr. Kralick have Nassau County dismiss its police force because there will always be more criminals? Perhaps all human efforts to improve are moot because Earth will eventually, inevitably be swallowed by the sun. The argument against reducing our use of fossil fuels because other countries use more fossil fuels is cynical at best, and nonsensical at worst. Any reduction here — in Nassau County, in New York, in the United States — means a reduction overall, which can, and will, have a salutary effect on the worsening global climate. But maybe those who would rather do nothing didn’t bother to learn simple math because the Chinese already know math.
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DAvID BRozIK Merrick
enjoyment of the game. When parents emphasize winning over playing with integrity, and pass down a “win-at-any-cost” mentality, that undermines the principles of sportsmanship. Parents, and others in the bleachers, can instead reinforce those principals by modeling respectful behavior. Cheering for the team, acknowledging the efforts of both sides and refraining from criticizing referees are simple but powerful ways parents can teach their children the importance of fairness.
By maintaining a positive attitude toward the game, regardless of the outcome, parents provide a strong example for their children. And they should talk with them about the importance of sportsmanship, to reinforce the idea that success in sports isn’t just about winning.
In a 2020 study by Project Play, a vast majority of youth athletes acknowledged that sports taught them how to respect authority figures, such as referees and coaches. As they come to understand that referees are responsible for ensuring fairness, youngsters learn the importance of respecting the rules that govern not only sports, but life in general.
As the school sports seasons unfold, and students navigate the highs and lows of competition, with the guidance of their coaches and the support of their parents, no lessons they will learn will be more important than sportsmanship.
shouldn’t fight it with offshore wind
fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action,” Aug. 29-Sept. 4), Jim Brown, of the South Shore Audubon Society, stressed the benefits of moving rapidly toward 100 percent renewable energy, expressing specific support for the
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Enhancing education through accessible transportation
as workforce demands changed in the mid- to late 20th century, fewer parents and guardians were available to drop off and pick up their children at school. As a result, many school districts across Long Island voted to adjust their transportation mileage requirements so students who lived closer to school could qualify for bus service. But in the Village of Hempstead, the largest village in the country, the Hempstead Union Free School District has never had districtwide busing.
Under the current mileage requirements in Hempstead, students in grades seven through 12 must live farther than three miles from school, while those in kindergarten through sixth grade must live farther than two miles away, to qualify for district transportation. In a village that spans roughly 3.5 square miles, no child in the district qualifies. This has adversely impacted the district’s attendance and graduation rates for decades. I was made aware that the district never had districtwide busing in 2018. It shook me to my core. I imagined children walking up to three miles to school
each day, navigating busy streets, lousy weather and potentially unsafe areas. For many children in the village, this was a harsh reality. I decided that this was unacceptable, and that I would do everything in my power to resolve this critical issue.
When I first ran for the Assembly in 2018, addressing the transportation issue was one of my top priorities. There were two key concerns. First, the well-being of our children.
HWalking over a mile, especially in winter, is challenging for an adult, let alone a child who is expected to stay focused and learn throughout the day. The second concern was alleviating the anxiety of many parents, who wondered whether their children made it to school safely while they were at work. Access to transportation is crucial in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed academically. With reliable and safe buses, children arrive at school on time, ready to learn, regardless of their home environment or how far they live from school. This eliminates barriers that might otherwise prevent them from attending school regularly, such as long walks through unsafe neighborhoods or bad weather. My team and I knew that by providing consistent transportation, we would not only support students’ educa-
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shore wind turbines now popping up in many places off our East Coast shoreline.
Mr. Brown neglected to point out that the projected cost of wind energy for New York state is $131 per megawatt hour (and $101 per megawatt hour, net, after subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act), compared with a current average cost of $37 per megawatt hour. We should expect a significant increase in the cost of energy in New York as we move toward 100 percent “renewable energy.” This additional cost will be a tremendous burden to all users, with particular hardship for those on lower and fixed incomes.
Mr. Brown also neglected to mention the thousands of birds killed by these giant shredding machines every year across our land and oceans. One would expect that this dangerous threat to our bird population would be top of mind for someone speaking on behalf of the Audubon Society. It’s quite sad that this didn’t warrant a mention in his letter.
SEAN D. CROWLEY Former member, South Shore Audubon Society Rockville Centre
tional engagement but also address broader issues of equity and inclusion, ensuring that all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status, had equal access to the opportunities that education offers.
empstead village schools have never had districtwide busing.
School transportation also plays a vital role in economic development and shaping the village’s future workforce. It ensures that children from all backgrounds can attend school consistently, and receive a quality education that provides them with the skills they need for future careers. They are more likely to graduate, pursue higher education, and enter the workforce with better prospects. This improves individual economic opportunities and creates a more skilled and capable workforce, which we desperately need.
Investing in school transportation serves communities by reducing absenteeism, improving educational outcomes, and fostering a more equitable environment where all students have the chance to succeed, ultimately driving long-term economic growth and stability. That’s the vision I have for the Village of Hempstead.
Throughout my tenure representing the 18th Assembly District, I was frequently reminded by members of the Hempstead community of their depen-
Why is Peter King criticizing J.D. Vance?
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column “Vance needs to get his immigrant story straight” (Aug. 29-Sept. 4): I could never argue intelligently on the topic of immigration in the 19th or early 20th century, and I am certain that Mr. King is much more educated about the details than, obviously, J.D. Vance. But what I did find offensive was King’s obvious attempt to insult and denigrate the candidate who is running for office in what I believed to be King’s political party.
I have heard King constantly criticizing President Trump, and each time he does, I lose a little more respect for him. At such a hazardous time in our country, where, truly, our freedom is at stake, it is perplexing to me that a former congressman who benefited from the support of the Republican Party, and those who voted for him, unnecessarily risks turning votes away from the candidates who have the only real chance of getting our country back on track.
I always voted for King, and I
dence on me to resolve the transportation issue. I met with dignitaries from all levels of government, affluent people and everyone in between with one request: funding or a solution to provide students with districtwide busing. My team and I dedicated countless hours, blood, sweat and real tears to finding a solution. In 2022, with support from the Assembly, I successfully, and historically, secured $1 million to address the school district’s transportation needs.
I’m pleased to announce that, thanks to these efforts and the approval of the grant by the Hempstead superintendent and school board members, the district now owns its very own transportation fleet — two new 44-passenger school buses, two new 33-passenger buses, two new Sprinters and more to safely transport our children to and from school, field trips, and athletic activities.
Investing in school transportation is an investment in a child’s future, fostering a more equitable educational landscape where every student has a chance to thrive. We resolved more than just a transportation solution; we removed a massive barrier to the educational experience in Hempstead. After six years of discussions and negotiations, it is gratifying to see this significant achievement for the Hempstead district.
Taylor Darling represents the 18th Assembly District.
thought he did a good job, but of late I am deeply disappointed in his arrogance and obvious egotistical behavior. Perhaps he should pray for guidance before
sharing his opinions.
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