Nassau Herald 10-24-2024

Fall fair fun

Face painting was just one of the activities at the 38th annual Rock Hall Country Fair last Saturday and Sunday. Children enjoyed pony rides, a pumpkin patch, and making their own scarecrows. More photos, Page 10.

E-bike incidents, safety concerns spark community action in Hewlett-Woodmere

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

David Friedman, president of the HewlettWoodmere Business Association, is spearheading an effort to make e-bikes safer in the Hewlett-Woodmere school district and surrounding communities.

“After recent injuries to students and property damage, we have heard from parents, business owners and religious leaders asking for assistance,” Friedman wrote on the HWBA Facebook page earlier this month. “We’ve all seen students on highways, school property and shopping centers, speeding, no helmets,

doing wheelies etc.”

In recent months, local students injured in accidents while riding e-bikes — bikes with electrical assistance, which are illegal in the county, according to Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education President Debi Sheinin — have gone to urgent care centers, have been taken to local emergency rooms and have been airlifted by a Nassau County Police Department helicopter for urgent treatment, Friedman, who also serves as an NCPD Commissioner’s Community Council member for Hewlett-Woodmere, said.

To mitigate the problem, the HWBA has met

Chabad of the Beaches’ plans denied

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

At a meeting on Oct. 10, the Atlantic Beach Board of Zoning Appeals denied all but one of the Chabad of the Beaches’ variance requests for its property at 2025 Park St.

The decision came nearly two months after Rabbi Eli Goodman, of Chabad of the Beaches, in Long Beach; attorney William Bonesso, representing the Chabad; Barry Nelson, of Nelson Realty Group; and Wayne Muller, of R&M Engineering, presented plans for a religious community center with an accessory café on the Atlantic Beach property at a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Aug. 22.

$400,000 over four years to settle the Chabad’s lawsuit against the village.

T he settlement is conditioned on Chabad receiving the variances.

“The settlement is conditioned on Chabad receiving the variances and permits it needs to use the property for a Chabad house for outreach to the community,” Bonesso said at the August meeting. “If the Chabad is denied such variances and permits, it has the option to terminate the settlement and resume the federal litigation in which that the village’s exposure would be considerably higher.”

WilliAm BonESSo Chabad of the Beaches’ attorney

At a village meeting on Oct. 15, Atlantic Beach resident Kevin Kelley expressed concerns about the next steps for the Chabad.

The Chabad purchased the land in 2021, and a legal battle ensued when the village tried to claim the site by eminent domain. A federal court sided with the Chabad, issuing an injunction against the claim the following year.

Atlantic Beach has since agreed to pay the Chabad

“At the original meeting, the attorney said, ‘If you don’t give us what we want, we’re going to blow up the agreement and bring you back to court,’” Kelley said, referring to Bonesso.

Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas said the village had not heard anything from

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Stephen Witt, former Hewlett-Woodmere coach, dies at 88

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Stephen Witt, a longtime education advocate and sports coach who dedicated nearly five decades to serving the HewlettWoodmere community, died Oct. 13 at 88 years old.

He spent his final two years receiving care at the Esplanade of Woodmere.

Throughout his extensive career in public service, Witt left a mark on Nassau County education while touching the lives of thousands of young athletes as a coach. He served on the Hewlett-Woodmere School District Board of Education from 1984 to 1996 and again from 2003 to 2018. He also dedicated 23 years to the Nassau BOCES Board of Education, serving eight terms before retiring in 2019 at age 84.

“He shaped tens of thousands of kids,” Marla Cohen, Witt’s daughter said. “He left a legacy that nobody else will ever compare to again.”

Born in 1935 in Great Neck, Witt graduated from Great Neck High School in 1953 before attending Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 1957. He went on to have a successful career in banking, working for institutions including J.P. Morgan and Citigroup until his retirement.

Witt’s true passion was mentoring young people, his daughters said.

“He gave me a really solid foundation as a kid,” Renee Miller, Witt’s daughter said. “He had this way of making me feel important even before I did anything

coach and active member of the community died on Oct. 13 at 88 years old.

important. He made me feel special.”

Over four decades, he served as an assistant coach for Hewlett High School’s football, basketball, and boys’ lacrosse teams.

His dedication to helping students extended beyond the playing field – he was known for taking struggling students out for pizza and offering guidance to those who needed extra support, Cohen said.

“He was probably one of the most selfless men I’ve ever met,” said Bill Dubin, who coached alongside Witt at Hewlett High School. “He only did things that would help others. He really wasn’t interested in any kind of attention for himself.”

His contributions to education were widely recognized. In 2009, he received both the New York State School Boards Association’s Outstanding School Board

Member Award and the Town of Hempstead’s Make a Difference Award for his volunteerism. While serving on the Nassau BOCES board, he helped create the STAR program, providing property tax relief to eligible homeowners.

“Mr. Witt is leaving a powerful legacy of service, dedication and devotion to the students of Nassau County,” Nassau BOCES Superintendent Dr. Robert Dillon said upon Witt’s retirement in 2019.

Witt’s dedication to the community ran so deep that he got a Hewlett bulldog tattoo in his 70s, his daughter Renee Miller said. He was an avid sports fan who supported the New York Yankees, New York Giants, and his alma mater Michigan State.

David Friedman, President of the Hewlett Woodmere Business Association, called Witt “an incredible man who inspired many of us to serve our community.”

Witt was predeceased by his wife, Greta Ann Witt. He is survived by his daughters: Marla Cohen and her husband Ronnie; Renee Miller and her husband Billy; and grandchildren Garrett and Emma Cohen, and Ava Witt Miller. His impact on the community continues through the generations – some of his grandchildren, now in Woodmere Middle School, are known by staff members as “Coach Witt’s grandkids,” Cohen said.

“He was a man of integrity with strong values and morals,” Cohen said. “He was a gem.”

Five-time cancer survivor champions patients’ resources, rights

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Geri Barish, a five-time cancer survivor, has turned personal tragedy into a mission to support cancer patients and their families through Hewlett House, a free resource center she founded in 2000.

Having lost her son Michael to Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1986 and her mother to breast cancer in 1974, Barish wanted to fight for patients’ rights and learn more about cancer’s causes.

Barish founded Hewlett House on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett as a resource for those with cancer and their families.

“Hewlett House is just the most incredible place, it’s the only one in the nation,” Barish said. “We’re a totally free service and I’m so proud of that, nobody here takes a salary.”

Hewlett House’s property is the oldest farmhouse on Long Island, built 387 years ago, according to Barish.

“We have serviced over 40,000 people with no charge,” Barish said.

There are a variety of free services available including arts, crafts, yoga, meditation, support groups, advice from medical lawyers and informational services.

“I’m so proud of what we do here, everything is confidential we go strictly by the HIPAA laws,” Barish said.

Free blankets, hats, scarves, undergarments, wigs and a host of other necessary items are offered. Exercise, home

improvement information, music therapy, pet therapy and support groups are available for clients.

Ronald Cohen, psychologist and family therapist started working at Hewlett House 15 years ago and runs groups for significant others and family members.

“It truly is a joy for me to share the story of so many people, and help empower these people to see cancer as an opportunity to grow,” Cohen said. “My goal is to help people find a better voice as they navigate this journey.”

He treats patients in various stages of cancer and uses the groups to help the

patients access their strengths through illness.

“I developed a sense of tremendous fulfillment, walking out of there four times a week it’s very grounding to me,” Cohen said. “It brings out the better me and I find my better self by working with them and appreciate the valuable things in life.”

Over the years, Barish has helped push for and create legislation defraying the cost of cancer-related medical bills. While fighting four bouts of cancer, she led environmental studies on Long Island to diminish the use of pesticides and label the carcinogenic ones.

“There are so many things we’ve learned over the years, we work on legislation, we’re fighting right now for Medicare to pay for ultrasounds,” Barish said.

Hewlett House can get anyone a screening within 24 to 48 hours and gives three different specialist referrals, Barish said.

“It’s been a blessing in disguise, Hewlett House, if these walls could talk they’d cry,” Barish said. “We’ve seen too many funerals, but we’ve also seen miracles.”

When Hewlett House first opened, they only helped those with breast cancer — now they see people with all types of cancer.

Barish was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1986, one week before her son died.

“If I knew then what I know now, a lot of things would have been different,” Barish added.

After her first diagnosis, Barish had a lumpectomy, and then had a single mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation her second and third time. In 2015, she was diagnosed with both lung cancer and melanoma.

“I feel that when I’m here at Hewlett House, people come in and I listen to their day and help them get though their battles, in the back of my mind I always hear the same thing, ‘Michael I promise you, I will find out why you had cancer,’” Barish said. “That’s why I keep going.”

For more information about Hewlett House, call (516) 374-2385.

Courtesy Marla Cohen

Stephen Witt, a longtime Hewlett-Woodmere

Courtesy Janet Hammel

Geri Barish, founder of Hewlett House and five-time cancer survivor, provides free resources for cancer patients and their families in Hewlett.

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Estate Planning for the Estranged Child (Part Two)

Last week, we wrote about having compassion for the estranged son or daughter married to the narcissist when considering leaving an inheritance. But what about leaving an inheritance to the estranged child who is not in this situation.

The reasons for estrangement are as different as are families. As Tolstoy famously remarked, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”.

One of the keys to resolving what to leave the estranged child is determining who in the family are they estranged from and for how long and for what reasons (if known). Sometimes they are estranged from only one parent and the other parent does not wish to see that child disinherited. Sometimes they are estranged from the parents but not their siblings — or some but not all of their siblings. It’s complicated. Often, hope springs eternal that the estranged son or daughter will come back into the fold.

In cases like these we like to use a technique

we call “Schedule A”. Generally, in a trust or a will, you will find the dispositive provisions, i.e. who you are leaving it to and in what amounts, somewhere in the middle of the document.

When you amend the trust, or prepare a codicil to the will, you may legally change your wishes. Nevertheless, all of the parties can see what it was before and what the change was. For example, if you left someone out and now you are putting them back in, they will clearly see that they were left out before, and vice versa!

To avoid the hurt, confusion and possible litigation that these emotionally fraught situations may engender, we recommend using a “Schedule A” to the trust. Here, in the body of the trust we state that the wishes are provided in “Schedule A” annexed hereto which may be replaced from time to time with the same formalities as the execution of the trust. Now, when a change is made we destroy the old “Schedule A” replacing with the new one avoiding hurt feelings and misunderstandings.

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Cedarhurst pickleball courts dedicated for late Ariel Weinstock

The Village of Cedarhurst unveiled new pickleball courts, dedicating them as “Ariel’s Court” in memory of former village employee and attorney Ariel Weinstock, on Oct. 20.

New York State Assemblyman and Cedarhurst village Deputy Mayor Ari Brown led the dedication ceremony for the recreational facility, which aims to foster community connection while honoring Weinstock’s legacy, he said.

“These courts symbolize the values of community and excellence that Ariel

embodied,” Brown said.

Weinstock began his career as a young employee in Cedarhurst before developing into a successful attorney. The dedication held special significance for Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and his wife Eileen, Ariel’s parents.

Village officials said their hope is for the courts to become a gathering place that embodies Weinstock’s commitment to community engagement.

— Parker Schug

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Eileen and Benjamin Weinstock, parents to Ariel Weinstock, accepted the dedication of the Cedarhurst village pickleball courts in their son’s memory.

NCBA commissioner search has commenced

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Interviews are underway for the open commissioner position on the Nassau County Bridge Authority.

At the October NCBA meeting, the board discussed the possibility of filling the position by the month’s end. All positions on the board are volunteer-based and unpaid.

“Commissioners are nominated by the County Executive Bruce Blakeman and then appear before the county legislature and are then voted on by the legislature after interviews,” said Vincent Pasqua, chairman of the board of the commissioners.

At the Five Towns Oct. 7 one-year anniversary rally, Blakeman acknowledged Hewlett resident Emily Austin for her civic involvement and announced her nomination to serve on the NCBA board.

“The maintenance of critical infrastructure is important for residents

and the business community and I take this responsibility seriously,” Austin wrote in a statement. “I appreciate the confidence that County Executive Blakeman has in me to discharge my duties with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.”

According to Pasqua, Blakeman has been interviewing multiple candidates to fill the open board position.

“We’ve been told that there will be another commissioner joining, it’s just not confirmed yet as to who it will be,” Pasqua said. “They will be sworn in and go through state authority training prior to attending the first board meeting and start voting.”

This board has made many changes in the almost two years of serving including implementing a cashless toll system and E-Zpass, increasing the toll price and modernizing the bridge. The NCBA discussed credit card revenue, monthly statistics and various bridge reports, at their meeting on Oct. 16.

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The Nassau County Bridge Authority discussed credit card revenue, monthly statistics and various bridge reports, at their meeting on Oct. 16.

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The Nassau County Bridge Authority is looking to bring n a new commissioner by the end of the month.

GIANNA VENTURA

East Meadow Junior Field Hockey

AN HONORABLE MENTION ALL-COUNTY in 2023 after scoring 12 goals and setting up 6 others in her first varsity field hockey season, Ventura ranks among Nassau’s leading offensive weapons this fall and has helped the 11-1 Jets to a conference title. A right wing forward, she has 20 goals and 13 assists through a dozen games. She scored at least one goal in all but one game and has eight multi-goal performances including one hat trick.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, Oct. 24

Field Hockey: Sewanhaka District at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Football: G.N. South at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Volleyball: Lawrence at Calhoun 5:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: South Side at Lynbrook 6:45 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: V.S. North at Malverne 6:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 25

Field Hockey: North Shore at Clarke 5 p.m.

Football: Plainedge at Island Trees 5 p.m.

Football: Massapequa at Westbury 5 p.m.

Football: Floral Park at Hewlett 6 p.m.

Football: Kennedy at Mineola 6 p.m.

Football: Carle Place at West Hempstead 6 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Seaford 6 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Farmingdale 6:30 p.m.

Football: Freeport at Port Washington 6:30 p.m.

Football: Floral Park at Lynbrook 3 p.m.

Football: Oceanside at Freeport 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Football: Mepham at Sewanhaka 11 a.m.

Football: Carey at New Hyde Park 11 a.m.

Football: Garden City at Elmont 1 p.m.

Football: V.S. North at Lynbrook 3 p.m.

Football: V.S. Central at East Meadow 3 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

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DeCicco leads Hewlett to victory

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Trailing visiting Hewlett by just a point midway through the fourth quarter of last Friday night’s Nassau Conference III football matchup, South Side was poised to regain the lead it held after each of the first three quarters.

But the Bulldogs’ defense came up with the play of the game a foot from the goal line when junior Stefano Borsellino forced a fumble and junior Erick Bojorge recovered, then senior quarterback Matthew DeCicco took it from there. DeCicco accounted for every inch of an ensuing 96-yard touchdown drive and Hewlett withstood a late two-point conversion try to beat the Cyclones, 21-19.

“They were about to score and I felt it was now or never,” Borsellino said of the forced fumble, which popped into the air and was caught on the fly by Bojorge. “We had their guy wrapped up and I just came in and jarred the ball out. Our motto this week was “don’t flinch’ and we lived up to it.”

DeCicco rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns, while his counterpart, South Side senior Nate Schwartzberg, threw for 185 yards and a pair of touchdowns including a 16-yard fourth-and-10 strike to sophomore AJ Magaraci with 16 seconds remaining in regulation to set up a potential game-tying, two-point attempt that resulted in an incompletion.

“We played a lot of guys tonight and it was a total team effort and a great win,” Hewlett head coach John Palladino said. “South Side was the preseason No. 2 seed and has built a tremendous program over the years. We had a few kids get banged up, but others came into the game and stepped up. To leave here with a win is huge.”

Both teams entered the game 2-3 and on the playoff bubble. The Bulldogs have Floral Park and Division remaining on their schedule; the Cyclones host Manhasset for Homecoming next and close with Floral Park.

“We can’t worry about anything except the next game,” said head coach Phil Onesto, who last season guided South Side to its

piled up 223 yards rushing and scored twice in the Bulldogs’ 21-19 win at South Side last Friday night.

first county championship since 2001. “We left a bunch of points on the field tonight. We stung ourselves a little bit and Hewlett made big plays when they needed to.”

Following Bojorge’s fumble recovery with 5:23 remaining, Palladino called his quarterback’s number on seven straight snaps. On the fourth one, DeCicco broke free down the sideline for a 71-yard gain to the South Side 11. He then capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run and Borselino’s extra point gave Hewlett a 21-13 lead with 2:07 left.

A nice kick return by Magaraci set up South Side at its own 38 and Schwartzberg, with help from senior tailback Justin

Singh (150 yards rushing on 33 carries), Sean Arnott, Jack Boyens and Brendan Vetter, directed the offense on a 72-yard scoring drive and brought it inches away from forcing overtime.

Jack Mullin had the game’s first touchdown, a 10-yard reception in the second quarter that gave the Cyclones a 10-0 lead. Junior Lucas Papadopulos booted a pair of field goals. Sophomore Dylan Parchment got the Bulldogs on the board late in the first half with a 2-yard score set up by a DeCicco 68-yard run behind an offensive line consisting of Gianni Griffith, Cristopher Maiorano, Jordan Sita. Jordan Sita, and Jude Zack.

Derrick Dingle/Herald Quarterback Matthew DeCicco

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• FIXING the “Cashless Bail” Laws

• SUPPORTING the Police

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• SAYING “NO” to a “Sanctuary County” in Nassau

• STOPPING the Commuter Tax (Congestion Pricing) Permanently

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Preventing injury and following e-bike laws

with State Sen. Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick, employees of South Shore Bicycle and Fitness, in Hewlett, and other representatives of the State Legislature for clarity on regulations and law enforcement related to e-bikes.

“As the senator representing our community, I am committed to addressing the growing concerns surrounding e-bikes,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “The HewlettWoodmere Business Association and I, along with South Shore Bicycle & Fitness, had a productive conversation focused on improving safety, clarifying existing regulations, and discussing key topics like operator age restrictions, licensing, registration, helmet use, and insurance requirements.”

Justin Fuchs, owner of South Shore Bicycle and Fitness, told the Herald that the current state of e-bike use is unsafe.

The parties also discussed how legislation could be strengthened to pre-

motors to supplement operator pedaling up to 20 mph. Those in Class 2 have an electrical motor that can

exclusively or with pedaling up to 25 mph.

According to the guide, e-bike operators must be at least 16 years old, must use bike lanes when possible, and cannot operate on sidewalks or roads with speed limits above 30 mph. They must ride single file, and must use a front white light and rear red light after sunset. Finally, the maximum power of the electric-assist motor cannot exceed 750 watts.

Additionally, Friedman said, schools and the NCPD will be included in efforts to improve students’ safety.

“While the board has not held public discussions specifically on e-bikes,” Debi Sheinin, president of the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education, said in a statement, “the issue has been addressed during health and safety meetings and PTA gatherings. We are aware that local law enforcement in Nassau County has begun confiscating e-bikes, as they are currently illegal in Nassau County and we will continue to work closely with authorities to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.”

The NCPD had not responded to a request for comment by press time, to confirm or deny if all e-bikes are illegal in the county.

aling, and with pedaling up to 20 mph.

Class 3 e-bikes are only permitted to be used in New York City, and have

As for what’s next, Friedman wrote that the HWBA would provide information to the community as the effort

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association

In 2019, Dan Johannessen, right, won the Arts Below Sunrise bicycle raffle at South Shore Bicycle and Fitness, supplied by South Shore Bicycle and Fitness owner Justin Fuchs, second from left, and Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association President

What’s next for Chabad’s Atlantic Beach property?

the Chabad’s attorney. Village attorney Dominic Minerva said that the Chabad has two options at this point, per the terms of the agreement.

“They can either file an Article 78 trying to overturn the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals, or they have the option to terminate the settlement agreement and recommence or continue the pending federal lawsuit against the village,” Minerva said.

Under state law, if the Chabad were to file an Article 78 — a legal proceeding to challenge the BZA’s ruling — it would have to be within 30 days of the written decision.

the atlantic Beach village board answered residents’ questions about the Board of Zoning appeals’ denial of variance requests made by Chabad of the Beaches for the property at 2025 park St.

Chabad of the Beaches’ Atlantic Beach property timeline

■ November 2021: Chabad of the Beaches, of Long Beach, purchases property at 2025 and 2035 Park St., in Atlantic Beach, for $950,000, planning to build a community center for Jewish programming, education and worship.

■ June 2022: The Village of Atlantic Beach files an eminent domain petition for the property.

■ July 2022: Chabad of the Beaches files suit against the village in federal court.

■ November 2023: The village and Chabad settle, with the village agreeing to pay the Chabad $400,000 over four years, to drop the eminent domain proceeding and to refrain from interfering with the Chabad’s ownership and use of the Park Street property.

■ August 2024: The Chabad presents plans to the Atlantic Beach Board of Zoning Appeals for a religious community center and a drivethrough cafe for the Park Street property, requesting several variances.

■ Oct. 10: Village BZA denies all but one variance for the development.

— Parker Schug

Located in Rockville Centre, Molloy University is home to one of the premier NCAA Division II athletic programs in the East Coast Conference. Molloy is expanding its athletic offerings by introducing sprint football as its 23rd intercollegiate sport. The Lions will proudly compete as the newest member of the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL), with the inaugural season kicking off in fall 2024.

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Rock Hall Country Fair draws crowd

Time-traveling was as easy as stepping onto the grounds of Rock Hall Museum this weekend, where pumpkin patches met period costumes at the 38th annual Country Fair in Lawrence.

The two-day event at Rock Hall Museum featured juggler and comedian Will Shaw, along with activities for families and children including crafts, farm animals, pony rides, a pumpkin patch and scarecrow-making stations on Oct. 19 and 20.

Colonial historians demonstrated period activities throughout the fair.

The free event included a harvest market, craft vendors, antique cars and museum tours highlighting Long Island’s colonial period. Food trucks offered various dining options, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of Rock Hall.

For more information, visit FriendsOfRockHall.org.

— Melissa Berman

Olivia Romas, left, with siblings Christopher and Savannah visit the pumpkin patch.

Scarlett Taliep, left, Julianna Torres, Stephanie Turcios and Alexandra Cosme galloped around on ponies at the fair.

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Lawrence Primary School PTA members and students raised funds for the school at the 38th annual Rock Hall Country Fair on Oct. 19.

Diane Goldstein, Rock Hall volunteer in period costume, left, demonstrates colonial cooking techniques.

Lauri Vale, Rock Hall volunteer, left, demonstrates weaving on colonial looms to Ken and Sharon Kugler.

Courtesy Syd Mandelbaum

Jenna Piazza, manager at Trader Joe’s of Hewlett, left, donated pumpkins to help Syd Mandelbaum of the Five Towns Kiwanis donate to a local school.

Courtesy Syd Mandelbaum

Kathleen Graham, Lawrence No. 4 School principal, left, and Syd Mandelbaum of the Five Towns Kiwanis, unload mini pumpkins from Trader Joe’s for the students’ fall celebration.

Kiwanis and local store foster fall fun

Five Towns organizations are teaming up to foster fall fun.

Courtesy Stephen Leavenworth

Members of the Rockville Center/Hewlett Ice Hockey Middle School team, Luca DiCillo, front, and Aiden Hsi, back, wear purple jerseys for the Hockey Fights Cancer game, on Oct. 22.

Rockville Center and Hewlett hockey fight cancer

Hockey League’s cancer awareness event.

The team wore the same purple that NHL players wear for the event.

For more information on the Five Towns Kiwanis, visit TinyUrl. com/5e6cn4r6.

— Parker Schug

Five Towns Kiwanis Club and Lawrence No. 4 School Parent Teacher Assocation purchased 205 small pumpkins to donate to students at the school and Jenna Piazza, manager at Trader Joe’s of Hewlett donated 55. The pumpkins will be used for the students’ Halloween party on Oct. 31.

The Rockville Center and Hewlett Ice Hockey Middle School team donned purple jerseys for Hockey Fights Cancer night.

The game was on Oct. 22, at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center in Bethpage.

Steve Leavenworth a coach, asked the league if the team could lead a Hockey Fights Cancer game like the National

The game featured raffle items, “I Fight For” signs, buttons, a 50/50, and a signed Islanders stick prize.

All funds raised during the game went to the American Cancer Society Nassau County chapter.

— Melissa Berman

Hundreds attend Herald Senior Health Expo

Oceanside’s O’Connell Gardens hosts fourth highly anticipated event in series of 2024 gatherings

By Alexa Anderwkavich

The O’Connell Gardens in Oceanside welcomed eager attendees for the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo, produced by RichnerLIVE, on October 10 — the fourth in a series of exciting Expos for 2024.

The Expo is a community-loved event where diverse businesses and innovative services share their products and refined knowledge with Long Islanders.

“We are so thrilled with the turnout today — over 400 attendees!” stated Amy Amato, Executive Director at RichnerLIVE. “It offers valuable opportunities for companies and guests to learn, engage, and access essential screenings, benefitting both attendees and businesses. And we are so excited to expand this expo to Suffolk next month on Nov. 3.”

Over 45 vendors offering health, wellness, and personal care insights filled the hall. They provided guidance on enhancing lifestyle through new products and programs, as well as advice on senior living arrangements, financial security, and more.

Guests received free flu and COVID vaccines, courtesy of Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation and free COVID test kits from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office.

Before noon, guests sat down for a panel discussion to hear experts discuss various topics, including consumer assistance programs and preparing for winter, advanced care directives, Medicaid asset protection trusts and estate planning, and the FCA Ombudsman Program. Guests also experienced an incredible segment from Mae Caime, CEO of aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond, called “Ageless Attitude,” — which got the crowd stretching and in motion!

“Never disappoints!” Caime said. “I love getting the crowd moving and grooving!”

Attendees received a goody bag — courtesy of Giftbag Sponsors Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Beach Terrace Care Center and Oceanside Care Center — filled with the special-event section, keepsakes and vital take-home information. At the end, the first 150 attendees also received a free to-go lunch provided by O’Connell Gardens and raffles winners were announced!

The Expo was made possible thanks to Silver Sponsors New York Department of Public Service, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Centerlight Healthcare PACE and Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care).

Guests and vendors are looking forward to the fifth and final expo of the year, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Suffolk Y JCC, at 74 Hauppauge Road in Commack, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pablo Rendon and team of the Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Alison Fenech, of the Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, at the podium.

NYS Department of Public Service Utility Consumer Program Specialist Xenia Vega, right, and Jill Wasser.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Guests of the Expo enjoying their mindset, movement, and magic class guided by Mae Caime.

Speaker Daniel Miller, of Miller and Miller Law Group, with his wife.

A representative of the Oceanside Care Center with a vendor display.

Mae Caime, event host and CEO of aMAEzing Midlife and Beyond.

Kim Accardi and a colleague from FCA NYS Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman program.

A representative of Beach Terrace Care Center at its exhibitor table.

A representative of Silver Lining Home Care.

trustee, left, Mayor Benjamin Weinstock, Marc Sicklick, Fran Sicklick, former Village of Lawrence trustee, Myrna Zisman, trustee and Assemblyman Ari Brown at a Cedarhurst village meeting where Marc was presented with a retirement citation on Oct. 15.

Sicklick honored for years of service

Marc Sicklick, longtime pediatric allergy and immunology specialist, retired from practicing. He was presented with a citation at the Village of Cedarhurst’s monthly meeting, on Oct. 15.

Sicklick opened up his first office in Lawrence in 1979, and later relocated to Cedarhurst ten years later.

His wife Fran, former Village of Lawrence trustee, his children and grandchildren joined him at the village meeting.

Trustee Israel Wasser, who is friends with Sicklick, presented the citation.

“Dr. Marc Sicklick has dedicated over four decades to serving the community with unwavering distinction, providing exceptional care and compassion to his patients,” Wasser said.

For more than 20 years, he has served as liaison to the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, helping communities in time of crisis.

“The entire Cedarhurst village family honors Dr. Marc Sicklick for his exemplary service, dedication, leadership and extend our deepest gratitude and best wishes as he embarks on a well deserved retirement,” Wasser said.

— Melissa Berman

Inwood resident receives National Guard promotion

Roberto Gomez Flores of Inwood received a promotion to private first class and was assigned to the 1501st Quartermaster Company in the New York National Guard.

His promotion came on Sept. 29, and was apart of the recent promotion recognizing members’ capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

“Army National Guard promotions are based on a solder’s overall perfor

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mance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential,” according to the National Guard. “These promotions recognize the best qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.”

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit DMNA.ny.gov or 1800GoGuard.com.

— Melissa Berman

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Israel Wasser,

Project 2025 pushes controversial policies

By JENNA ZAZZA & LORI SAXENA Special to the Herald

Written by the conservative Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a 922-page book detailing overhauls of the executive branch and proposing what some consider as radical policy changes regarding the economy, culture, education and healthcare.

The controversial plans have Democrats in a tizzy, the Trump campaign distancing themselves from the ideas and saying they would embrace the mandate’s demise.

The Project would decimate the working and middle classes.

JOhN RIZZO Economist

Some of the project’s more significant policies include eliminating the Department of Education, transforming the Department of Health and Human Service into an antiabortionfocused “Department of Life,” and increasing the president’s control over independent agencies like the Department of Justice.

Despite Trump rejecting the project, six of his former Cabinet secretaries and over 140 people who played a role in the project also worked in his administration, according to a CNN report.

It’s clear that Project 2025 is an election year buzzword. It has both opponents and proponents. At its core, the initiative seeks to reshape the federal government, but its impact extends to the local level.

In the plans forward, the Heritage Foundation notes: “Every hour the Left directs federal policy and elite institutions, our sovereignty, our Constitution, our families, and our freedom are a step closer to disappearing. Conservatives have just two years and one shot to get this right. With enemies at home and abroad, there is no margin for error. Time is running short. If we fail, the fight for the very idea of America may be lost.”

The economy

The mandate criticizes the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies, recommending a major reform of the agency. Even with major reform, the project argues the Federal Reserve, also known as The Fed, would still cause “inflationary and recessionary cycles.” The report calls for abolish it outright, replacing it with either a free-banking system or reimplementing the gold standard.

A free-banking system allows banks to issue their own notes without government oversight or regulation. The gold standard system fixes the value of currency to a specified amount of gold. Up until 1970, the U.S. operated under the gold standard.

“A gold standard imposes very tight constraints on the government to spend,

The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a touchstone of controversy, proposing major changes to national policies.

especially in times of crisis like Covid,” said Stephanie Kelton, an economy and public policy professor at Stony Brook University. “This is why countries always go off the gold standard. There is a lot of economic instability in the gold standard.”

Kelton is a former chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee.

The project claims that the gold standard offers a more stable and less inflationary economy. It asserts that the gold standard will deter the government from arbitrarily issuing more money since a hard asset must back the dollars.

“When we were on a gold standard, the economy would have big booms and big crashes,” Kelton said. “You could say that it was stable if you look over a long period of time like a century or 50 years, but within that period of time, prices are crashing.”

According to economists, a free-banking system isn’t ideal either.

“We saw what unregulated banks did in 2008. It caused a great recession,”

John Rizzo, former Long Island Association chief economist, said. “If anything, we need more regulation not less.”

Long Island is among the top areas in New York state that was hit the hardest by the 2008 financial crisis. The state experienced the most subprime loans with either none or low documentation per 1,000 housing units, according to a report released by the state comptroller.

Long Island also had the most foreclosures, with one every 500 households or less, according to the same report. Congress created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to prevent another great recession and housing finance

bubble. Project 2025 also calls to eliminate the CFPB.

“A bunch of lending activity took place that never should have taken place. Banks steered people into buying homes that they couldn’t afford,” Kelton said. “So if we eliminate the CFPB, it just makes it more likely that something like that can and would happen again.”

Long Island’s unemployment rate is increasing, namely in Babylon town which follows the state rate of 4.9 by only 0.5 points, according to the state’s Department of Labor statistics. The entire region lags behind the state by 1.1 points. Unemployment insurance is also declining. As the rates climb, housing prices are too. The median sale price of a single-family home is nearly $800,000, up 11 percent from last year.

“The housing crisis nearly brought the global economy to its knees, it did, in fact,” Kelton said. “We need people whose job it is to watch out for stuff like this and to intervene and take action on behalf of consumers because, in many cases, people didn’t understand the risks they were taking.”

Project 2025 also proposes peeling back worker pay and protections, making fewer workers eligible for time-anda-half overtime pay by lowering the threshold, and permitting children to work in “hazardous jobs.”

“[The project] is an extreme antiworker agenda that’s more or less designed to allow employers to use and abuse workers as they see fit, pay them as little as possible, offer limited protections, unions, wages, benefits– the whole thing,” Kelton said.

All economists contacted for com-

ment had similar negative perspectives on the project’s economic plans.

The proposed income tax reform simplifies the system to a 15 percent rate for those earning up to about $168,000 and 30 percent for higher earners could have significant implications for Long Island’s middle-income residents. With median individual incomes of around $54,000 in Nassau County and $49,000 in Suffolk County, a large portion of Long Islanders would fall into the lower tax bracket, according to Census Bureau data.

However, many households are already struggling to afford basic necessities like housing, food, and transportation, according to a report by United Way of Long Island. Nearly 30 percent of households in Nassau and Suffolk County face financial hardship despite the region’s relatively low poverty rate of 6 percent.

“It’s blatantly in favor of large corporations and the 15 percent and 30 percent would have a devastating effect on lower and middle-income individuals’ financial situation and overall on the economy,” Rizzo said. “There will be an adverse impact on small businesses that account for 90 percent of the business on Long Island and the middle class. In fact there wouldn’t be a middle class any longer. The Project would decimate the working and middle classes.”

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

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Justice of the Supreme Court 2024 JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

Andrew Crecca

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 59

Legal career: Andrew Crecca, a figure in Suffolk County’s judicial system for nearly two decades, is looking to take on the state Supreme Court, next.

Appointed as administrative judge for Suffolk County, the 10th Judicial District of the Supreme Court in 2020, Crecca currently oversees operations. This role follows his tenure as supervising judge for matrimonial matters in the same court, from 2013 to 2020.

Crecca’s judicial career began in 2005 when he was elected to the county court in Suffolk. He has since served as an acting justice of the Suffolk Supreme Court from 2007 to 2010 and was elected as a justice of the Supreme Court in 2011, a position he will hold until 2024.

Along with his courtroom duties, Crecca has presided over the Integrated Domestic Violence Court in Suffolk County since 2007. He also served in the Suffolk Legislature.

James F. Matthews

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties

Legal career: James F. Matthews, a candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District, has over 40 years of legal experience.

Since 2015, he has served as an Acting County Court Judge in Suffolk County, presiding over civil and criminal cases, including business law disputes, personal injury matters and criminal trials.

He has also been an adjunct professor of law at Touro Law School His public service career includes a decade as Northport village attorney and nearly two decades as Huntington town attorney, responsible for municipal law, litigation and land use.

Matthews spent over 30 years in private practice, handling corporate and commercial law, litigation, and personal injury cases. He has a law degree from St. John’s University School of Law and a bachelor’s from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

Alfred C. Graf

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 66

Legal career: A Suffolk County District Court judge since 2018, Alfred Graf is now aiming for the state Supreme Court.

Born and raised on Long Island, Graf graduated from Farmingdale High School in 1976. He enlisted in the Navy that same year and rose to the rank of Operations Specialist Third Class Petty Officer. He received an honorable discharge four years later.

Graf earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Plattsburgh and his law degree from Touro Law School. His professional experience includes serving as a NYPD officer. He has also worked as an alternative education schoolteacher and as an attorney with his own private firm.

His political experience includes serving two terms as supervisor of the upstate Town of Brighton and was an assemblyman from 2011 to 20118 representing A.D. 5 in Suffolk.

Terence P. Murphy

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties

Legal career: Terence Murphy was elected to serve as a Nassau County Court judge in 2014. He previously served as a Nassau County District Court judge where he presided over the Veterans Treatment Court from 2010 through 2014. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.

Murphy is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He served 26.5 years active and military service and was deployed to Bosnia, Iraq and Kuwait. His active duty experience began in 1973 with enlistment after high school. Murphy served as legal adviser to multiple commanders.

Paul E. Hennings

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 63

Legal career: Paul Hennings is a resident of Suffolk County and has served as a District Court judge since 2019 and Acting County Court judge since 2022. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College in 1983 and went on to earn his law degree at Catholic University Law School three years later. After law school, he joined the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office where he was an assistant district attorney until 1989.

Hennings began his career in private practice in civil litigation, trials and appeals in State and Federal Courts. He first served as an associate with Wortman, Furmuso, Kelly (1989 to 1996). Then he joined the law office of Ted M. Toboias, until 2005. He then joined Devitt, Spellman and Barrett, LLP where he practiced as lead attorney until 2008. He then became a partner at Lawrence, Worden, Rainis, and Bard LLP.

Deanna D. Panico

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties

Legal career: Deanna Panico is a partner at Bee Ready Fishbein Hatter & Donovan, LLP. She has been in private practice since 2011, specializing in employment law. Panico was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2011, the U.S. Eastern District of New York in 2012, the U.S. Southern District of New York in 2016, and the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 2014.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University in 2007 and her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 2010.

Paul Hensley

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 63

Legal career: Paul Hensley was a judge for the district court of Suffolk County in New York. He was appointed to the court in 2002, elected in 2003 and re-elected in 2008. Hensley lost the 2014 election. Before his judicial appointment, Hensley served as a principal law clerk. His current titles are County Court judge, District Court judge and acting Supreme Court justice. Hensley has served as an acting Suffolk County Court judge since 2006, and was a law clerk for County Court Judge James Hudson from January 2001 until July 2002. From January 1999 to January 2001, Hensley was a law clerk for State Supreme Court Justice Leonard B. Austin. From March 1998 until January 1999, he worked as an assistant Huntington Town attorney.

Before that, Hensley worked for the Robert Plan Corp., and also served as a Suffolk County assistant district attorney. He received his law degree from SUNY Buffalo.

Gregg Roth

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties

Legal career: Gregg Roth is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in many sectors of law, including civil rights law, employment law, personal injury law, social security disability law and workers’ compensation law.

Roth received his law degree at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law in 1993, and has been a member of the New York State Bar since 1994. He has served as a state principal law clerk for the past 11 years, and previously was the associate director for Drug Court programs February 2011 to April 2014.

An extremely accomplished legal professional for decades, according to people who know him, he’s been crossendorsed by the Democratic, Republican and Conservative parties in Nassau County as a nominee for the New York State’s Supreme Court.

Ryan E. Cronin

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties

Age: 43

Legal career: Ryan Cronin is a practicing attorney from Garden City. He received his law degree from the Washington University School of Law in 2008. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Loyola College. He was the Democratic candidate for Senate District 6 in 2012 and 2016, losing both times to incumbent Republican Kemp Hannon. He ran for Nassau County Comptroller in 2021 and lost to Republican Elaine Phillips. During his campaigns, Cronin focused on issues such as community safety, justice reform and access to legal resources. He emphasized a commitment to fairness and integrity in the judicial process.

2nd District Court Judge Family Court Judge 2024 JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

Chris J. Coschignano

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 60

Legal career: Chris J. Coschignano is a seasoned attorney and a candidate for family court judge, practicing law since 1990. As a member and partner at his firm — Sahn Ward — he specializes in zoning and land use planning, real estate law, municipal law, economic development, and family law. His extensive experience includes managing complex zoning projects on Long Island, earning recognition for smart growth initiatives. He served as a councilman for the Town of Oyster Bay from 2001 to 2017 and has held various municipal roles since 1995, including counsel to the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

Coschignano is active in community service, serving on multiple boards, including the Nassau County Bar Association and the Touro Law Center. He co-founded the St. Edward the Confessor Church’s Annual Summer Festival and coaches youth ice hockey. A recipient of numerous awards, he is committed to public service and education

Veronica Renta Irwin

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 50

Legal career: Judge Veronica Renta Irwin, currently serving on the Nassau County District Court, is running for re-election in the 2nd District.

Renta Irwin completed her early education at Brentwood High School before earning her degree from SUNY Albany and graduating from Hofstra Law School in 1999.

Starting her legal career in private practice, she founded her own firm, Irwin & Streiner, LLC, in Great Neck in 2001, focusing on personal ijury, guardianship and constitutional violations. Renta Irwin also has experience as principal law clerk for Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Sharon M.J. Gianelli from 2020 to 2024. She has also been involved in various legal organizations, including theLong Island Hispanic Bar Association, where is a past president, and as a board member of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association. She also teaches at the School of Law at Hofstra University.

Andrea C. Phoenix

Democrat

Age: 59

Legal career: Phoenix has served as a Nassau County District Court judge in the Tenth Judicial District since 2007, where she presides over the Nassau County Mental Health Court and the Drug Treatment Court. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, a master’s degree in communication and education from The Ohio State University, and a J.D. from the Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law.

Before her election, Phoenix practiced family law in private practice from 1992 to 2006 and was a staff attorney with Nassau Suffolk Law Services. She has led the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, and she served on the New York State Unified Court System Family Violence Task Force.

She is also involved with the Amistad Black Bar Association, Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court, and community groups, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and The Links, Incorporated.

Lisa Daniels

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 58

Legal career: Lisa Daniels has over 25 years of legal experience, focusing on family litigation and guardianship cases.

Daniels holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and a Brooklyn Law School law degree She has been an adjunct professor, teaching family law and litigation at Hofstra University and Queens College from 1997 to 2001. Daniels is a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Children and the Law and serves on its legislation subcommittees. She is also a member of the Nassau County Bar Association Family Court Advisory Committee. Daniels ran for county legislator in 2013 and eight years later. In 1998, Daniels founded her law firm, addressing a wide range of family law issues, such as juvenile delinquency actions, abuse and neglect matters. She is listed on the New York State Court Part 36 Fiduciary List, serving as a court examiner, evaluator and guardian for incapacitated individuals.

Joseph Nocella Jr.

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 60

Legal career: Joseph Nocella Jr. currently serves as a Nassau County District Court judge, having been elected to the position for the 2023 to 2028 term. County Executive Bruce Blakeman initially appointed him to the court in 2022.

Before becoming a judge, Nocella served as the town attorney for Hempstead from 2021 to 2022 and as chief of staff to the Hempstead Town Supervisor from 2020 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2020, he was the town attorney for Oyster Bay. Within Nassau County government, Nocella has an extensive background, including positions as Counsel to the Office of Housing & Community Development from 2014 to 2017, Managing Attorney in the County Attorney’s Office from 2011 to 2014, and Counsel to both the County Executive and the Nassau County Legislature from 2006 to 2008 and again from 2010 to 2011.

Sean Wright

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 54

Legal career: Sean Wright, a longtime Valley Stream resident, is running for District Court Judge in the 2nd District, bringing decades of legal experience and community service to his campaign.

Wright has spent more than seven years as a prosecutor for Valley Stream, where he handled ticket and building violation cases. Inn 2011 when he became a Hempstead Town attorney and worked as an arbitrator for both Queens and Nassau County. He has served as treasurer for the Friends of Bridge, a substance abuse counseling center, and has volunteered as an attorney adviser for High School Mock Trial, where he helped teacha new generation of legal minds. His dedication to local youth extended to the sports field as an assistant coach for the Valley Stream Green Hornets.

In 2016, Wright was appointed to the Valley Stream village board by Mayor Ed Fare after the resignation of Virginia ClavinHiggins

County Court Judge

Jeffrey A. Goodstein

Endorsed by Republican, Conservative, and Democratic parties Age: 57

Legal career: Jeffrey A. Goodstein is running for Nassau County Court Judge. Goodstein has served as an acting justice of the Nassau County Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District since 2012, appointed by Chief Administrative Judge A. Gail Prudenti. He also holds a position as a judge in the New York Court of Claims, appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2012 and reappointed in 2014. Goodstein earned his law degree from Touro Law School and has served in various legal capacities throughout his career. He is also an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law.

Ian Bergström, an attorney, has a deep passion for public service. A lifelong Floral Park resident, he was the head basketball coach and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

On the issues:

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He believes New York has “lost its way” concerning its laws, policies, and financial management. At a historic $239 billion state budget and fiscal hawks projecting a possible $7.25 billion deficit in the next three years, Bergström is determined to clamp down on “irresponsible” runaway spending.

Ian Bergström Party: Republican

“By limiting state spending you ensure that residents have enough discretionary income to purchase what’s needed,” said Bergström, 32.

Out-of-control spending worsens the cost-of-living crisis, he argues, by sapping hard-earned money from taxpayers burdened with high property taxes.

A top priority of his is to address the frequent congestion on Hempstead

Turnpike and the trafficsnarled streets around Elmont’s UBS arena.

“The traffic has become outrageous throughout the local neighborhoods and the nearby Cross Island Parkway,” Bergström said. “I believe that a lot of the dead space surrounding the Cross Island Parkway can be developed to increase parking accessibility as well as handling the traffic situation.”

Despite multiple revisions to the 2019 bail reform law — aimed at preventing lowincome individuals from pretrial detention for minor offenses — seeking to give judges more discretion to set bail in certain situations, Bergström says nothing short of a complete overhaul of the law is enough.

“An amendment to the cashless bail legislation is necessary. Unfortunately, the legislation allows hardened criminals to be released from jail,” Bergström said, adding that lawmakers should work with law enforcement to rewrite the law.

On the issues: Incumbent

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages says life is far too expensive for too many Long Island households. As a key architect of several pieces of legislation, she has put much of her effort into addressing the cost-ofliving crisis in areas ranging from healthcare to utility prices to maternal benefits.

Michaelle

Solages Party: Democrat

Last year, she led a bipartisan push to pass a hospital pricing transparency law requiring the state to publish an annual report disclosing hospital prices and cost comparisons to keep consumer prices down.

Solages, 39, been credited for spearheading the first paid leave law for pregnant women in the country, allowing them to take paid time off for pregnancy care and improving access to donor breast milk.

“Babies and infants in ICU have very sensitive stomachs and when served infant formula at hospitals, they would develop these bacteria that would kill a

Assembly District 22 includes Elmont, Franklin Square, North Woodmere and Valley Stream.

lot of them in New York State, especially among low-income families,” she said citing cases of rare sometimes fatal infections linked to contaminated powdered formula. “We made it easier for low-income families to access donor breast milk.”

As Long Island faces outsized health, environmental, and financial threats from climate change, Solages asserts that she will remain steadfast in securing the resilience and infrastructure funding needed to withstand its impacts.

When Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed to cut the annual funding for clean water infrastructure to $500 million over two years, Solages and her allies were “able to get that fully restored in the budget.”

If re-elected, she is also setting her sights on ensuring schools and public institutions have the infrastructural and financial means to meet the state’s climate goals.

Town approves preliminary 2025 budget

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Town of Hempstead residents are expecting to pay more taxes next year — $5 more for those who live in villages, and $65 more for those who live in unincorporated areas.

The Town Board approved the preliminary 2025 budget on Oct. 1, adopting a $549 million spending plan, an increase of 4.9 percent. The tax levy will increase from $346 million to $389 million — a jump of over 12 percent that will far exceed the state tax cap of roughly 2 percent.

Town Comptroller John Mastromarino stated at a budget hearing on Oct. 15 that the town has managed to postpone tax increases over the past few years by utilizing reserve funds. But, he said, those funds are now running low, which is necessitating the tax increase.

“The town hasn’t had a tax increase in four years,” Mastromarino said. During that time, he added, the cost of living across the country increased by almost 28 percent, “and what we were doing was utilizing the reserves to protect our taxpayers,” Mastromarino said.

“The reserves were used, the taxpayers were protected, and it’s now at a point where we just can’t do it anymore,” he said.

Mastromarino said that the town used $22 million of reserve funds.

Where your tax dollars could go

School districts: 64 percent

Nassau County: 14 percent

Special districts: 10 percent

Villages: 7 percent

Towns: 4 percent

Cities: 1 percent

Before the budget hearing, community members rallied outside Town Hall, organized by members of the Nassau County Legislature’s Democratic caucus, who oppose the proposed tax increases. They accused the board of lacking transparency and failing to adequately inform the public about budgetary changes.

Attendees highlighted the already high cost of living that many residents are struggling with as they face the need to find additional funds to meet their tax obligations.

Former County Legislator Kevan Abrahams, who is challenging Republican Town Councilman Christopher Schneider to serve the balance of the term of Christopher Carini, who died in July,

spoke at the rally.

“There’s no transparency — there’s no visibility,” Abrahams said of the board’s budgeting process. “They try to do this in the cloak of darkness and they’re trying to squeak it past you. It’s called a sneaky weasel tax.”

In a letter about the budget proposal distributed among those who attended the hearing, Town Supervisor Donald Clavin stated that the spending plan was “fiscally responsible” and would enhance the town’s quality of life.

“Residents love the Town of Hemp -

Town Supervisor Donald Clavin addressed board members during a budget hearing on Oct. 15, at which they discussed the preliminary 2025 budget of $549 million.

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stead, and for many good reasons,” Clavin wrote. “Our beaches, parks, and nature preserves are second to none. We have some of the finest restaurants, shops, and small businesses around. Our schools, athletic programs, community organizations, senior centers, and other public resources are among the best in the nation.

“This superlative quality-of-life experience paired with top-notch government services is what continues to make Hempstead Town a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” he added.

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Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment

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

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

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

Enmienda para Proteger Contra el Trato Desigual

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

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

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Kamala D. Harris (For President)

Republican Electors

Tim Walz (For Vice President)

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Donald J. Trump (For President)

JD Vance (For Vice President)

Representative in Congress District 4

Representante en el Congreso Distrito 4

Laura Gillen (D,CS) Anthony D’Esposito (R,C)

United States Senator

Senador Estatal, Distrito

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D, WF)

Diane Sare (L)

ELECTIon’24

Senator District 9

Estatal, Distrito 9

James Lynch (D) Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 20

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Justice of the Supreme Court

Juez de la Corte Suprema

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

Gregg Roth (D,R,C)

Deanna D. Panico (D,R,C)

Terence P. Murphy (D,R,C)

de la Asamblea Distrito 20 Vote for One (1)

Posterli (D) Eric Ari Brown (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 21

de la Asamblea Distrito 21

Griffin (D)

Vote for One (1)

Brian Curran (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 22

de la Asamblea Distrito 22 Vote for One (1)

Michaelle Solages (D) Ian Bergstrom (R,C)

Alfred C. Graf (D,R,C)

Paul E. Hennings (D,R,C)

Paul M. Hensley (D,R,C)

Andrew A. Crecca (D,R,C)

County Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal del Condado

Jeffrey A. Goodstein(D,R,C)

Family Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal de Familia

Lisa Daniels (D,R,C)

Chris J. Coschignano (D,R,C)

District Court Judge District 2

Juez del Tribunal de Distrito

Andrea C. Phoenix (D,R,C)

Veronica Renta Irwin (D,R,C)

Ryan E. Cronin (D,R,C) Sean Wright (D,R,C)

Brian Curran, after serving in the Assembly from 2010 to 2018, returned to the Legislature in 2022, representing the 21st A.D.

During his earlier tenure, Curran was a key figure on several committees.

Previously he was mayor of Lynbrook and is admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut, which he believes strengthens his legislative work.

On the issues:

Assembly District 21 electiOn ‘24

He is a proponent of the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Noting that its time and expectations are “unrealistic.” “Everybody wants clean water, air, environment. I think it was a bad plan with the best of intention’s, but it’s a bad plan.”

The measure addresses climate change to reach net zero emissions in the state. It sets the goals to reduce emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and then to 85 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

He is concernd for what he called a surge of air traffic over his district, noting

On the issues:

Ari Brown is seeking re-election for his Assembly seat, emphasizing his commitment to combating antisemitism and addressing crime.

Brown, the first Orthodox Jewish Republican assemblyman in the state, is running for his third election since initially winning a special election in 2022.

the Federal Aviation Agency’s report of a fourfold increase. Curran said he supported legislation for a health study on airplane noise. He said that findings have yet to be released

Curran said he has advocated for increasing funding for school resource officers and has partnered with his village mayors to attain grants for upgrading school security systems.

An opponent of the congestion pricing plan that was halted by Gov. Kathy Hochul, Curran called an unfair burden on middle-class workers. While simultaneously saying that Hochul’s pause came after $200 million in tax dollars were spent.

He said he aims to continue supporting expansion the STAR exemptions, which help reduce school taxes for homeowners, especially seniors. He opposed the bail reforms that became law in 2018, saying that after four failed attempts to rectify the measure, judges should be give more discretion to determine whether bail should be set. “Public safety has to come first,” Curran said.

Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat Griffin narrowly lost the seat to incumbent Assemblyman Brian Curran in 2022 by 138 votes. Griffin initially defeated Curran in 2018, marking the first time a Democrat and a woman held the seat in 42 years.

On the issues:

During her tenure from 2019 to 2022, she secured over $8 million in funding for local services, including schools, libraries, and emergency services.

Judy Griffin Party: Democrat

She disagreed with fellow Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul on Hochul’s take about reimagining foundation aid, which would have cut more than $400 million statewide, leaving schools to face more than $230 million in proposed cuts.

Griffin said she would stress a more collaborative approach with state lawmakers, the governor’s staff and various stakeholders, and meet before legislative session begins in January.

She challenged the GOP view that bail reform created a “revolving door” for the convicted. She remains committed to ensuring equality in the legal system,

Griffin said she has worked closely with district attorneys and police unions in a series of revisions to help ensure the law appropriately categorizes non-violent offenses.

She noted her role in the Red Flag Gun Law, which aims to prevent people who pose a threat to themselves or others from obtaining firearms. A supporter of the proposed Prop 1 amendment, Griffin stressed that it not only affirms fundamental rights but also provides legal protections against discrimination of marginalized communities.

She said that housing is a great need, but needs to be addressed strategically, providing suburban municipalities the opportunity to weigh in. Collaboration and addressing disparities would help build a better future in Nassau County, she said.

Griffin has championed the creation of health and wellness with-in school districts in Baldwin and Freeport, which provide support for physical and mental wellbeing.

Assembly District 21 includes East Rockaway, Freeport, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, parts of Baldwin, and other nearby communities.

Assembly District 20 electiOn

acts and mandate sensitivity training.

As a 25-year veteran of the Cedarhurst village board and current deputy mayor, Brown brings a wealth of local government experience to his role, he said, including serving as the board’s liaison to the village’s Business Improvement District. He serves on the Assembly’s state education and small business committees and is a ranking member of the local governments committee.

Antisemitism is at the forefront of Brown’s platform. He has introduced six bills aimed at addressing this issue, including legislation to strip scholarships from students engaged in antisemitic

Brown is also advocating for the elimination of cashless bail, arguing it contributes to increased crime and negatively impacts businesses, he said. He supports a tough-on-crime approach, drawing inspiration from former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s “broken windows” theory, Brown said.

Other key issues in Brown’s campaign include opposing the commuter tax — congestion pricing — and rethinking offshore wind projects. Brown said he has not been entirely against the idea, but has met with the leaders of these potential projects that would impact his constituents to propose alternative paths of travel for transmission lines. He has suggested less dense, non-residential areas for them

He said that his diverse background and deep roots in the community make him well-suited to understand and address constituents’ needs.

Long Beach’s Tina Posterli is aiming to leveraging her experience in local governance and public policy to wrest the Assembly seat from Ari Brown.

On the issues:

Long Beach’s Tina Posterli is aiming to leveraging her experience in local governance and public policy to wrest the Assembly seat from Ari Brown.

With a background in Long Beach City Council and as president of the Long Beach Board of Education, Posterli believes she brings a wealth of local knowledge to her campaign, she said.

Her platform is built on education funding, with Posterli aiming to secure resources for quality education while keeping property taxes in check, she said. Posterli plans to push for changes to the school foundation aid formula to ensure fair distribution of state funding across districts, she said.

In the past, Posterli secured $200 million for Long Beach’s infrastructure

improvements, she said. She is also focused on flood mitigation and reproductive rights, an issue close to her heart, as she was a Planned Parenthood advocate.

Posterli said she supports Prop 1, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. Addressing antisemitism in schools through early education initiatives is another priority for Posterli. On offshore wind, she advocates for a balanced approach that supports renewable energy while ensuring community input on project routes.

Posterli said her experience in crisis management, particularly in navigating the school district through the Covid-19 pandemic, underscores her readiness for the Assembly role.

She is prepared to tackle the community priorities, Posterli said, emphasizing her commitment to serving the diverse needs of A.D. 20 and her track record of connecting with various stakeholders to achieve common objectives.

Tina Posterli Party: Democrat

Brian Curran Party: Republican

On the issues:

Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican and former NYPD detective, won the district in the 2022 midterm elections defeating Laura Gillen, and flipping the seat from Democratic to the GOP control for the first time in 25 years.

He said he is working hard noting as there are 75,000 more Democrats in the district than Republicans.

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Anthony D’Esposito

Party: Republican

D’Esposito’s platform continues to emphasize affordability, increased funding for local schools, and opposes “cashless bail” policies, which he says have contributed to rising crime. He also suports eliminating the cap on state and local tax deductions.

D’Esposito noted his work to retun money to the district for water cleanup in Hempstead village and to mitigate flooding in low-lying South Shore communities, a majority of the district, including his hometown of Island Park.

Along with partnering with local elected officials to make the communities more sustainable, considering the damage the area suffered after

Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

He said he is opposed to a federal ban on abortion.

On immigration he supported the House bill known as H.R. 2 that addressed issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility, but points to the Democratic-led Senate that did not put the measure up for a vote.

D’Esposito said he prioritizes public safety and said he strongly support Israel and Ukraine.

His re-election bid has been overshadowed by an ethics complaint. A Democratic action committee has accused him of hiring his fiancée’s daughter and a woman he allegedly had a personal relationship with for taxpayer-funded positions in his district office.

The allegations have prompted calls for an expedited investigation, though D’Esposito has denied any wrongdoing and views it as a personal, private matter.

Laura Gillen is mounting a campaign centered on supporting middle-class families, defending women’s rights, and tackling pressing social justice issues.

As a former Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Gillen made history in 2017 as the first Democrat to hold the office in over a century. Her tenure was marked by key accomplishments, including passing transparency reforms, modernizing the town’s digital infrastructure, and allocating over $59 million to repair local roads. She lost her re-election bid in 2019, but remained an active figure in Nassau County politics.

On the issues:

wake the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. She criticized D’Esposito’s support for anti-abortion policies, arguing that his stance is out of touch with the values of Long Island voters. She said she stands strong stand against the rise of antisemitism, particularly in the wake of increasing incidents in schools, synagogues and on social media. Her action plan is aimed at combating hate, which includes leveraging federal resources to improve safety in schools, providing more protection for synagogues, and increasing oversight of social media platforms to prevent the spread of hateful content.

Gillen has made it clear that her campaign is focused on delivering for Long Island families. She has emphasized her commitment to reinstating the State and Local Tax deduction, a key economic issue for many county residents.

Gillen is a staunch advocate for reproductive rights, vowing to fight for the restoration of legal abortion in the

Senate DiStrict 9

As a mother of four, Gillen said she brings a personal connection, emphasizing that she understands the challenges facing families in her district. She believes that her bipartisan approach as town supervisor, where she worked with a GOP-majority board, demonstrates her ability to get things done while staying true to her principles.

On the issues:

Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick is a familiar face, being elected to represent Senate District 9 in 2022. She’s seeking a re-election for a second term.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick began her career in public service well before becoming senator.

She’s spent time as a Malverne village trustee in the Village of Malverne — where she lives — as Malverne’s police and fire commissioner, and as the village’s deputy mayor and budget director.

too far. So, we need to bring it back a little bit toward the middle, so to speak, and give judges discretion.”

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick also wants to support small businesses.

She says they should be allowed to operate without increased utility rates and increased taxes from the state.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our community. It’s very important to support small businesses,” she said.

On the issues:

James Lynch, a longtime psychiatrist, has been helping those struggling with severe mental illness.

He saw firsthand what it was like to be poor, at risk of homelessness and underserved. A newcomer for this position, he aims to do more.

Lynch spent time as a trustee and deputy mayor for Stewart Manor village, and said he enjoyed it, but decided he wanted to do more.

She says police need more funding, training, and trust based on their training and wants to continue working on bail reform and increasing discretion for judges.

“One of the first bills I proposed was allowing judges to have discretion,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “I understood that there was a need for the bail laws to change, and I applauded that, but I think they went

She also hopes to offer more support to veterans, more mental health support in schools and to stop Nassau County from becoming a “sanctuary county” for illegal immigration.

She’s also not opposed to offshore wind energy options, but thinks it has to be implemented in a more efficient way than previously attempted.

He thought of Senate District 9, and threw his hat into the ring.

He hopes to “end one party domination” in Nassau County politics. He hopes to join their ranks, and hold them accountable.

“I’d like to see a change in the tone and the dynamics that don’t exist in Nassau County,” he said. “I don’t think some people are serving us as well as they should.”

Lynch plans to combat climate change and the effect it’s had on local

communities. He’s for wind farms, for said he understands there’s work to be done in terms of community response.

He’s met with community members that have pushed back against wind farms — and found that the residents agreed be open to potential wind farms in the future.

Lynch said he also plans to work to keep taxes from increasing.

“I support a tax cap,” he said. “Nassau County, Town of Hempstead, my school district, has a tax cap. New York State Government, that’s a separate thing to deal with, but that’s how you solve it. It’s only slowing the rate of increase; it’s not stopping or lowering it. So I expect my taxes to stay the same.”

Laura Gillen Party: Democrat

Congressional District 4 includes the South Shore Nassau County communities from the western county border to Seaford.

James Lynch Party: Democrat

Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick Party: Republican

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Dribbling towards another championship

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s boy’s varsity basketball team is now seeing double.

Coming off of a victory in the Private School Athletic Association basketball championship in February, Coach and Director of Woodmere’s LWA Hank Williams Sr. created another varsity basketball team.

“I brought in Tiny to coach another team to bring in enrollment and to recruit good players, I had to rebuild most of my team but his team will be entirely new,” Williams Sr. said. “The two teams will play at the same varsity level and have opportunities to play better teams.”

The team beat Stony Brook School 66-54 at Stony Brook University, taking home their ninth PSAA championship and the first in seven years.

Hank Williams Jr., who was a freshman at the time, took home the PSAA playoff Most Valuable Player award.

“The best part about winning the championship, is being recognized for our skill set individually, as a team and our coaches leadership,” Williams Jr. said.

Having this experience as a freshman will help Williams Jr. grow as a player and lead the new players on the team, he said.

Hank Williams Sr., director of Lawrence Woodmere Academy, second from left, with the 2023-2024 Lawrence Woodmere Academy varsity basketball team. The team took home the championship for the Private School Athletic Association in Feb. 2024.

“The comparison from last year and this year is developing with new players with the same excitement to win,” Williams Jr. said. “We get to set examples as a championship team through hard work and discipline.”

The two basketball teams will not be participating in the PSAA this season,

but instead as independent teams, which will open up the opportunity to play new teams they have never faced before, Williams Sr. said.

“Our goal this year is to be undefeated, I want to raise the bar for our school’s competitive reputation,” Williams Jr. said.

Hank Williams Sr. will continue coaching the team, and Dwayne “Tiny” Morton will coach the new team.

Morton comes from being head coach at Abraham Lincoln High School for 19 seasons and teaching math in New York City for 27 years.

“I am looking forward to playing alongside some of the best new players from LI and the city and to be undefeated again,” Williams Jr. said. “It’s exciting to have coach Tiny with my dad (Williams Sr.), it will be next level basketball with both of their experiences this year.”

Williams Sr.’s team will consist of eight players, while Morton’s has 11.

“We lost five seniors, but we have a good nucleus coming back to play again, which puts us in the position to play good again,” Williams Sr. said.

William’s Sr. reached out to Morton to come and recruit new players, create his own team, increase enrollment and bring positive attention to Lawrence Woodmere Academy.

“He’s already recruited one of the top New York City guards, transfers from the Bronx, and the brother of Jonathan Kuminga, who plays for the Golden State Warriors,” Williams Sr. said.

Both teams are stacking up and working hard to be the best they can, Williams Sr. said.

“Lawrence Woodmere Academy is the best kept secret in the Five Towns,” Williams Sr. said.

Courtesy Hank Williams Sr.

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STEPPING OUT

Get your scare on with Halloween-inspired shindig

Ghoul out with some festive merrymaking

By Karen Bloom

The countdown is now on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as all those ghouls, witches and wizards look forward to Oct. 31.

So throw on a costume and act like a kid — with or without the kids. Transform your house into a spooky (or mildy spooky lair) with party tricks and Halloween treats. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, some mocktails for the kids (and non-drinkers in your crowd) and, of course, treats.

Dress up the details: Many folks can’t wait to dress up for a Halloween party, but that’s not so for everyone. Don’t make costumes mandatory. Instead offer a table of accessories that anyone can borrow and use to alter their appearance. Goofy glasses, strange hats, adhesive mustaches, or masks can be fun.

Have fun with Halloween cuisine. Cookie cutters can turn sandwiches, desserts, biscuits — just about anything — into different shapes. Foods also can be made a tad more spooky simply by renaming them or presenting them in interesting containers. Beverages can be offered in jugs or old bottles and labeled “potions.”

Try these tricked-out treats for same tasty spooking.

Witches Finger Sandwiches

Entice guests into your lair with some witchy fingers

• 1 (11-oz.) can refrigerated breadsticks

• 6 small slices pepperoni

• 12 (2/3-oz.) slices cheese

• 3/4 cup finely shredded lettuce

Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 12 strips. Place flat on ungreased cookie sheet; do not twist. With sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut 2 small triangles from one end of each dough strip to form a point that resembles a fingertip. Lightly score breadsticks in center to resemble knuckles. Cut each pepperoni slice into 2 pointed ovals to resemble 2 fingernails. Place 1 pepperoni piece on each breadstick.

Bake at 375°F. for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. If necessary, reapply “fingernails” with small dot of ketchup.

puffs to resemble ghosts onto the remaining baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until dried and firm, about 1 hour. Turn off the oven, close the door, and cool until completely dried, about 1 hour more.

Dip the tip of a toothpick into melted chocolate and dot chocolate “eyes” on each of the ghosts.

Spiderweb Cheesecake

Snare your guests with some spider web cheesecake. Use your favorite 9” cheesecake recipe.

Topping:

• 1/3 cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

• 1/3 cup milk, cream, sour cream or ricotta cheese

Web:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chips

First, make your favorite 9” cheesecake, one using a graham cracker crust. Add 1/4 cup black cocoa to the crust, before pressing it into the pan. Bake the cake as directed; remove from the oven, and let it cool.

To make the topping: Whip the heavy cream with the sugar just until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the sour cream just until combined.

Spread the topping over the cooled cheesecake.

Rock the Dock

Ambrosia, John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player), come together for a magical night performing all of their 1970s and ‘80s Billboard Top 40 Hits, on the Tilles Center stage, Yacht Rock the Dock shines the spotlight on the original artists, with Elliot Lurie, as they reinvigorate their many beloved tunes. Enjoy Ambrosia’s everlasting hits including “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman” and “Biggest Part of Me.” John Ford Coley, most known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, performs many memorable hits, including “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight,” “Love Is The Answer” and “Nights Are Forever Without You.” These songs are the soundtrack to a generation.Today’s so-called smooth yacht rock music scene would not be yacht rock without the contributions of these Grammy winning artists.

Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

‘Old Time Rock’

Split each breadstick. Cut each cheese slice into strips and place in breadstick, overlapping strips. Top each with lettuce. If desired, serve with mustard, mayonnaise or ketchup. Serve warm or cold. Note: Place leftover small triangular dough pieces on cookie sheet; bake until crisp. Use as croutons or nibblers.

Spooky Bones and Ghosts

Chase the demons away with a few “bones.”

• 2 large egg whites

• 2 drops fresh lemon juice, or more to taste

• 7 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

• 2 chocolate chips, melted, or as needed

Preheat oven to 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats.

Whisk eggs whites and lemon juice together in a bowl until thick, white, and foamy. Add sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking constantly, until meringue is shiny, thick, and holds its shape.

Transfer meringue to a piping bag. Pipe 12 bone shapes onto a prepared baking sheet. Pipe 12

To make the chocolate web: Heat the cream until it begins to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate and stir. The chocolate will begin to form one mass. Keep stirring until all the chocolate has melted — the cream should be hot enough to melt all the chocolate. If not, reheat briefly.

Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a small tip (or a zip-top bag with one corner cut to form a 1/8” opening). Pipe one central dot onto the cream topping, then six concentric circles around the dot, spaced 1/2” apart.

Beginning with the center circle, gently pull a toothpick through all the circles toward the outer edge. Wipe the toothpick clean and repeat, moving clockwise and dragging the toothpick through at every eighth segment of the circle to complete the web pattern.

Peter Lemongello, Jr., the son of Long Island’s legendary star, returns to the Landmark stage. He takes his audience on a nostalgic musical journey from the 1960s through the’ 80s with his “Old Time Rock ‘N Roll” show. Accompanied by his eight-piece band, Peter delivers an engaging performance that evokes pure emotion. He continues to honor his father’s legacy — Peter Lemongello was the first artist to sell over a million albums on TV, through an innovative TV commercial campaign that paved the way for music video infomercials and MTV. A special highlight is Peter Jr.’s heartfelt tribute to his father, performing the hit “Do I Love You,” written by Paul Anka, which his Dad debuted on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”

Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or by contacting Gene DiNapoli at (917) 567-5842.

Witches Finger Sandwiches Spooky Bones and Ghosts Spiderweb Cheesecake

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America

The perennial classic rock favorite is back on the road again as founding member Dewey Bunnell celebrates the band’s 54rd anniversary, appearing on the Tilles Center stage, Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. Billed as “Ride On Tour 2024, will draw on the band’s deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a Number One hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972. Bunnell and America’s co-founder Gerry Beckley (along with former band mate Dan Peek), who met in high school in London in the late 1960s, quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of that tune. Forty plus years later, these friends continue to make music together (although Beckley has now retired from touring) thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners discovered there was always much more to America than surface perceptions. The combination of Beckley’s melodic pop rock and Bunnell’s use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with Peek’s more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.

On their way to becoming a global household name, America’s journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, including “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair” were beloved as cornerstones of 1970s Top 40 and FM rock radio. From their formative years, America has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America’s audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group’s enduring appeal. Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

‘The Birthday Party’

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

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

Spooky Fest is back

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

Run or Walk

Dog Days Weekend

Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With dog parade and costume contest on Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Prizes awarded to best dog costumes, including Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Duo or Group, Funniest. Costume contest participants must register. Advance ticket purchase for weekend events required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit oldwestburygardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.

Breakfast Connect

Want to network your business?

Attend the Breakfast Connect group’s get together every Wednesday, 8-9 a.m. The breakfast meeting is free and open to everyone in the community. Hewlett Fire Department at the Benjamin J. Moleno Hall, 25 Franklin Ave., Hewlett. For more information call or text Andrew Leibowitz at (516) 790-4829.

In concert

Musical quintet Sybarite visits Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center, Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.

The ensemble is known to bring unexpected musical combinations together to create an intoxicating concert experience. It’s a cocktail of genre-breaking artistry with violinists Sami Merdinian and Suliman Tekalli, violist Caeli Smith, cellist Laura Andrade, and double bassist Louis Levitt. Tickets start at $35. 1 South Ave., Garden City. Visit Adelphi.edu/pac for tickets and information or call (516) 877-4000.

Game time

Join up with friends and neighbors at Peninsula Public Library, Monday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m, in the Bentley Room. Come play canasta, Mah Jongg, and scrabble. Seating is limited; first come, first served. Visit peninsulapublic.org for more information or call Roxanne Spodek to confirm the program the day before at (516) 967-5777. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.

Having an event?

Art explorations

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

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

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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.

On stage

See Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, opening Friday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m.; also Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29-30, 7;30 p.m. Delve into the lives of Arkádina, a famous — but fading — actress, and that of her lover, Trigórin, a well-known author. They arrive at her brother Sórin’s country estate for the summer, just as son Konstantín is staging an experimental new play he’s written and directed, starring his girlfriend, Nína.

Chekhov’s first successful naturalist play follows the lives of young artists as they navigate life. Thematically, it’s a study of the arts and the artist, the lack of real satisfaction to be found there, the pretense and mediocrity that pervade the practice, and yet the power and mystery that are possible. $12; NCC students free $10 veterans,

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persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Adrienne Flipse Hausch, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-000053 82406 149374

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December 5, 2007. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 930 Broadway, Woodmere, N.Y. 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

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CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FX1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiffagainst- TAGEWATTIE NANDALALL, SEWNARINE SAWH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 11, 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, NY on November 19, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue, distant 161.52 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue with the northerly side of Spring Street; being a plot 128.71 feet by 50 feet by 108.75 feet by 53.84 feet. Section 40 Block 32 Lot 113. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 280 LAWRENCE AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559 Approximate amount of lien $629,669.70 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 010770/2014.

RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 5025.1027

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York for the purpose of Adding Sections 265-37A Pool Cabanas and Adding Section 265-37B Pool Cabanas and Amending Section 265-1 Definitions. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing.

Dated: October 23, 2024

Cedarhurst, NY By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer 149630

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York for the purpose of Adding Chapter 111 - Clothing Bins.

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Cedarhurst, NY By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer 149631

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF REGISTRATION ROLLS FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE GREATER ATLANTIC BEACH WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS AND ELECTORS OF THE GREATER ATLANTIC BEACH WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Elections of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District shall meet on the 22nd day of November, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the office of the Board of Commissioners, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District.

The Annual Election of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District will be held on the 10th day of December, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Atlantic Beach Fire Rescue Headquarters, Bridge Access Road, A/K/A One Rescue Road, Atlantic Beach, New York. Please note that in 2024, and thereafter, only those persons who have registered with the County Board of Elections on or before the 21st day before the District Election Day shall be eligible to vote. In 2024, such registration must take place on or before Monday, November 18, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Secretary, The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District

Chairman, The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District

DATED: Atlantic Beach, NY October 15, 2024 149632

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York for the purpose of Amending Section 265-12D Fences. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: October 23, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer 149629

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX # 611544/2023

Property: 182 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, New York 11557

Supplemental Summons with Notice of Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-1, Plaintiff(s),against- Unknown heirs at law of Michele Bondanelli, and if they be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and

intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, 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, executors; administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; Charles A. Honigman; Doris Honigman, The People of the State of New York, The United States of America, and “JOHN DOE #1,” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendant(s). WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE 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 attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons exclusive of the day of service or within 30 days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 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 hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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

Guest C O lumn

Class of 2025 starts their last year

lawrence High School seniors started their final year with Senior Sunrise on Sept. 4, the day before school started. Students gathered at a local beach around 5:30 a.m. To pass the time, everyone played volleyball, took pictures, or just hung out with their friends after a summer away from them. Once the sun finally rose at around 6:30 am, the whole grade gathered together to take a picture commemorating the start of their last year in high school. The seniors are trying to enjoy their last year as they start working on college applications and work tirelessly academically.

The Senior Car Wash was also held recently on Sept. 15. Many seniors vol-

unteered and encouraged people of all grades to come out and support. It had a good turnout and the event had a fun, carefree environment. Overall, it was a successful fundraiser for the senior class and some of the students even had a water balloon fight after the event.

The school has kicked into full gear as they start up clubs once again for the new school year. Model Congress, Science Bowl, and Yearbook are just a few of the many clubs that have started up again and are offered at the high school.

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Along with clubs, the school is preparing for the Homecoming game on Sept. 28. Spirit Week has begun as of Friday, Sept. 20, and will go on for the rest of the next week. The first day started out with pajama day and students came to school decked out in their coziest clothes and holding stuffed animals. On Monday, the theme is ‘Sun Day Monday’, and everyone is encouraged to dress tropically. On Tuesday, the theme is ‘TV Tuesday’ and there are different TV programs assigned to each grade. The freshmen have PBS Kids,

Cultural celebration ignites LWA ‘Friday Forum’

One Friday a month, Lawrence Woodmere Academy hosts a special meeting — Friday Forum. All students and teachers are heading to the theater hall, but what is going to happen there?

Actually, a lot of things. In addition to the presentation of academic, athletic, talent, and service awards, news and announcements related to the life of the entire school are also presented. And that’s not all! Special events are also held within the framework of the Friday Forum, usually related to the celebration of special dates and holidays. As an international school, LWA is sensitive to the cultures and traditions of countries around the world, and each student has the opportunity to express their love and pride for their own.

At the Forum that took place this Friday, our students from China had the opportunity to talk about one of the main national holidays of their country — the Mid-Autumn Celebration. This wonderful holiday is dedicated to the harvest, the full moon and family gatherings — in this sense, our meeting was very symbolic. People celebrate by eating mooncakes —

pastries with sweet or savory fillings, and gather with loved ones to admire the full moon, which symbolizes unity and prosperity. Lanterns are often lit to create a festive atmosphere.

But don’t think that we learned all this from a simple YouTube video! Our peers went full creative and literally immersed us in the atmosphere of this holiday, opening the door to amazing Chinese culture. Tender love songs, exciting stories, ancient legends, deep poems — we were lucky enough to see all this. The ceremony ended with an incendiary performance by our rap stars, which made the hall shake and the audience behave as if they had been fans of this duo all their lives. The atmosphere was electric, a small earthquake was almost registered in Woodmere. You just had to be there!

I would love to use the opportunity to thank our amazing students who have invested time, energy and soul in giving us a chance to get to know their unique traditions and culture better. I’m looking forward to the Forum next Friday, and I’ll keep you posted!

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your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A

sophomores have Disney, juniors have Nickelodeon, and the seniors have Cartoon Network. The theme for Wednesday is inspired by the Roblox game ‘Dress to Impress’ and it’s to dress up as your favorite celebrity. Thursday’s theme is ‘school cliques’ and each grade is assigned a different one. The seniors have jocks, juniors have nerds, sophomores have bikers, and the freshmen have preps. The Friday before the game is the pep rally and everyone is encouraged to wear blue and gold to get into the school spirit and support the team.

This is what Lawrence High School students have been up to for the first few weeks of school and there’s much more that’s yet to come.

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The Lynbrook High girls’ tennis team helped raise money that will be donated to Mondays Cancer Care at Ambience Salon in Hewlett and the Rockville Centre Breast Coalition through its breast cancer awareness ‘Pink Match

Net gain for breast cancer awareness

While competitors on the court, the girls’ tennis squads from East Meadow and Lynbrook high schools teamed up to host a breast cancer awareness “Pink Match” on Sept. 30.

To raise $500, the Lynbrook team organized a shopping night at Mixology in Hewlett, the women’s clothing store donated 10 percent of all purchases made on the evening of Sept. 23.

The money will be donated to Mondays Cancer Care at Ambience Salon in Hewlett and the Rockville Centre Breast Coalition.

Mondays Cancer Care at Ambiance Salon offers several free services (hair, skin, nails, and wellness services) every third Monday to upwards of 30 women and men undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer.

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Coalition provides support services and education for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“Being a part of the Lynbrook Girls Varsity Tennis Team for the past four years has been one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of my high school career,” said Kelsey Roth, Lynbrook’s senior captain. “ Every year, our team becomes best friends with each other and we provide unwavering support for one another on and off the tennis courts. It was inspiring to see our teams come together to kick off breast cancer awareness month with our pink match and to raise money for charities in our community.”

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Q. Our home in Asheville, North Carolina, was damaged by Hurricane Helene. The insurance company was contacted, and several busy contractors have looked at the property as they passed by. One commented that many homes need to be completely rebuilt, because they’re missing parts that protect them from hurricanes, such as “tecos.” What are tecos, and why do they make a difference? Can they be added without tearing our house down? This may push us to just sell, as is, and move on, at a large loss. What can we do?

A. . First, Teco is a brand name for metal connectors that hold lumber building parts together, giving any home greater resistance to being pulled apart by wind. Unfortunately, the company went out of business in the 1990s. It’s a brand name, not a generic term — it’s like saying Kleenex instead of facial tissue. But the name stuck, and is often used by people who have no idea that you can’t get a Teco anymore, but it’s easier than saying joist hanger or connector.

The most-used brand today is Simpson, which is far more sophisticated, for a much wider variety of engineered connections. The key word is “engineered,” and I emphasize it because most users of these products often use the wrong connectors for the wrong purposes. For example, your home, if it’s not completely in splinters, can be saved, but you have to use the right connectors, utilizing manufacturer charts and selecting the right ones based on wind resistance calculations. I’m sure I just lost most readers, because almost nobody actually calculates, or desires to respect, the right use of the right connector, so people go to the store and buy a box of what looks best, what is most available or what costs the least.

While filming the documentary “Hell or High Water,” which never got released due to lack of funding, I got to meet with officials, from (the equivalent of) the mayor to the head of the building department in Moore, Oklahoma, after third-graders were killed in their concrete elementary school by the fastest winds ever recorded, 313 miles per hour. The neighborhood was gone. People were rebuilding. I questioned why building permits were issued and yet nobody was using the connectors to reconstruct. The superintendent of the building department answered with frustration, knowing that it’s a code requirement, that “most people can’t afford the cost of the connectors.” Nine years later, I saw an article about the state of Oklahoma now strictly enforcing connector requirements.

You don’t have to walk away from your home. The base and top of the wall studs, the roof rafter connections and the corner hold-downs can be retrofitted, which will give you additional wind resistance of approximately 30 mph, and as a nationally certified damage assessor, I have seen firsthand that the right connectors save property and lives. Good luck!

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Law school bonds formed decades ago are still strong

Few possessions in life are more valuable than lasting friendships. I’ve been more than blessed with friendships that began almost 60 years ago, when I was a student at Notre Dame Law School, and remain strong all these decades later. That was clear when we got together again at Notre Dame last week. I entered Notre Dame in 1965. From my home in Queens to the campus in South Bend, Indiana, was about 800 miles by car. In life experience, the distance was light years. I had no clue what to expect. My life up to then had been almost entirely confined to Queens, where I grew up; Brooklyn, where I went to high school and college; and Manhattan, where I was born, and where, during my last two years of college, I worked loading and unloading trucks and freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on 10th Avenue. My out-of-state ventures had been limited to New Jersey: a two-week summer rental when I was 9, a handful of one-day visits to relatives and two nights at Palisades Amusement Park. In

New York, I took the ferry once to Staten Island, made the occasional trip to Jones Beach and journeyed to the Bronx for a handful of Yankees games and once to watch the football Giants practice at Fordham. I had never eaten in an actual restaurant, my dining experience limited to White Castle and pizza joints.

The Notre Dame campus was as impressive as advertised, with its famed Golden Dome glistening in the Indiana sun and more trees and manicured grass than I’d seen anywhere except Central Park. The law school was a three-story Gothic structure that radiated seriousness of purpose. I opted to live in Fisher Hall, the graduate student dorm, rather than an off-campus apartment mainly for convenience: It was a two-minute walk from the law school and next door to the dining hall.

had gone away to college, and I had no idea what dorm life was like.

C atching up with four longtime, far-flung friends from Notre Dame.

We were all willing to work together and help one another out — very different from the cutthroat competition at many law schools. That was a great defense against the dean of the law school, who took pride in the number of first-year students who flunked out or bailed out. His welcoming greeting to us had set the tone: “Look at the man on your left and the man on your right. Before long, one of you won’t be here. And damned be he who first cries, ‘Enough, enough!’”

Fortunately, the six of us survived the dean’s first-semester bloodletting, with Ward and Weiss doing exceptionally well and the rest of us doing well enough.

Rosemary, who was a student at neighboring St. Mary’s, during my first semester, and her becoming an integral part of our group. We got married at the start of my final semester before graduation.

After graduation, everyone did well: Manning in Chicago, Ward in Maine, Curtin in New Jersey, Weiss in St. Louis and Bonenberger in West Virginia. Though we were many miles apart, we stayed in close contact over the years, including at five-year class reunions, even holding weekly Zoom meetings during Covid.

Then, last summer, Manning, who was in many ways our magnet, died, and we decided to have our own minireunion. So last week we were together again in South Bend.

Most important, the law students living around me in Fisher Hall were great guys. Dick Manning, Tom Curtin, Tom Ward, Charlie Weiss and Lanny Bonenberger became lifelong friends. For the most part we all had similar upbringings, Catholic school-educated. Every one of us except Ward, whose father was a doctor, was the first in our family to go to college. And every one of the others

Why

For the past year, politicians and political commentators have described the upcoming election as the most consequential in American history. To be realistic, all elections have consequences, but there is no doubt that this one will have a dramatic impact on my family, and countless others, for years to come. With less than two weeks to go until Nov. 5, I am weary from the back-and-forth discussions I have had with family members, friends, neighbors, and political allies and adversaries. Happily, all of those talks have been cordial, and it has been worthwhile to listen to all opinions. These exchanges have better prepared me to explain why I will vote for Kamala Harris for president. Before explaining the basis for my vote, I need to rebut some of the arguments that I have heard from supporters of Donald Trump. Some have made the claim that Harris is “anti-Israel.”

Sometime in the spring of our first year, there was a climactic power struggle between the dean and the Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, president of the university, over the starting date for the law school in the fall. Their grand compromise was to give the dean his starting date, but to throw the law students off campus. It was my first experience as collateral damage! But the six of us found a house to rent in South Bend, and our friendships grew stronger than ever. Adding to all this was my meeting

There were changes. Fisher Hall and the house we rented have been demolished. The law school building is many times larger than it was. But among us, nothing had changed. We walked the campus, reliving good memories, retelling old stories, talking about our children and grandchildren. We were thankful for our bonds of friendship, which had been forged in another century and have grown only stronger over seven decades. A great gift.

Go, Irish!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

I’m voting for Kamala Harris

They point to the fact that then-President Trump moved the American embassy to Jerusalem, but they have not offered any proof that as a candidate, Harris has failed to support Israel. She has shown her unhappiness with its prime minister, but Benjamin Netanyahu is not Israel.

itrust her, and believe she is the best choice for challenges both at home and abroad.

Three months into the election madness, some people tell me they “don’t know enough about Kamala.” I view that as an excuse not to vote for a woman. My response to them is, “Where does Trump stand on abortion, child care tax cuts, more housing opportunities for people of modest means and tax breaks for middleincome families?”

I frequently hear people describe the vice president as “too liberal.” They reference her former support for Medicare for All and her past opposition to fracking. Harris has modified her positions on a number of issues, as has Trump’s vice presidential nominee, J.D. Vance, who is now in lockstep with Trump — after once calling him a “Hitler.”

I choose Harris over Trump for a

number of reasons. I trust her, and believe that she will be an honest president. I don’t believe that she will make private deals with campaign donors, or craft laws that will favor a handful of wealthy donors like Elon Musk. Above all, she won’t lie, lie and lie some more at every opportunity.

Thanks to President Biden’s hard work, America has the respect of world leaders once again. NATO is once more a united force in Europe, and the only firewall we have against Russia and Vladimir Putin. Harris will be a strong supporter of NATO and Ukraine. That will make our country safer. She will uphold our alliances with Asian nations and oppose China’s efforts to harm Taiwan.

Harris will appoint qualified people to major positions in her cabinet, and has pledged to seek bipartisan advice on key issues. There are countless thought leaders in America who would gladly give their time to the government if they thought their views would be respected. Above all, she will not sell out the nation to domestic or foreign

interests.

Harris will protect a woman’s right to choose. She has pledged to reinstate Roe v. Wade, and will appoint judges to the Supreme Court who will protect women’s rights. She will appoint an attorney general who will follow the Constitution, and be the people’s lawyer and not the president’s lap dog.

Harris will maintain our support for Israel. She has seen the powerful support that Biden has provided, including his latest pledge to give Israel guided missiles and U.S. military support to back them up. She will honor those commitments.

Rather than recite the reasons why I do not support Trump, I’ll defer to America’s top generals, who have called him dangerous and unfit to be commander in chief. To add to their opposition, I could further quote all of Trump’s former cabinet members who oppose his re-election.

Enough said.

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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Don’t miss your chance — get out and vote

as we approach a pivotal election that portends high political drama, there’s never been a better time to stress the importance of voting. Every vote counts, and participation is more than a right — it’s a crucial responsibility that shapes this nation’s democracy.

This is not about whom to vote for. It’s about making the most of the privilege of voting.

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Early voting is now underway in parts of the country, and in the state of Georgia, the turnout has already made headlines. On the first day of early voting, more than 300,000 Georgians cast their ballots — more than double the number who voted that day in 2020.

That could signal the beginning of another record turnout for the presidential election. Four years ago, both eventual President Joe Biden and the incumbent, Donald Trump, garnered the most votes ever in a presidential election. Biden won with some 81 million.

The heightened enthusiasm, to put it most politely, for next month’s election underscores why every eligible voter should make his or her voice heard.

This year, Election Day falls on Nov. 5, but early voting provides flexibility for those who may not be able to vote on that day. In New York, early voting gets under way this Saturday and ends on Nov. 3.

Early voting gives voters the chance to skip the long lines and cast their ballots at a time and place that is convenient for them. It’s a safeguard against last-minute emergencies or unforeseen obstacles that might occur on Election Day.

The surge in early voting is a promising sign for democracy, but it also sends a larger message about civic engagement in today’s highly charged political climate. Voting is one of the most direct ways individuals can influence the policies that shape their lives.

Whether the issues voters are focused on are health care, education, the economy, social justice or abortion access, the winning candidates, and measures on the

New York state elections are all about the major parties

To the Editor:

As New York voters prepare for the Nov. 5 elections, it is apparent that candidate choices are limited now more than ever. The Herald Roundtable articles, for example, are limited to coverage of Democratic and Republican candidates. The anti-democratic impact of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s electoral “reforms” has become abundantly clear

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For those who feel disillusioned or disengaged, it’s important to remember that democracy works best when it’s fully inclusive. Every election offers the opportunity to hold public officials accountable, to approve or reject ballot measures, and to influence the future of local, state and national policies.

When large numbers of people opt out of the process, fewer voices shape the policies that affect everyone. Voting is a way to speak up, even when the system feels

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with this year’s elections in our state. Having made it virtually impossible for independent third-party candidates to appear on the ballot, drastically changing longstanding ballot access laws and regulations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, this fall we find ourselves with only Democrats and Republicans listed on our ballots. In a manner similar to what Republicans have done elsewhere, New York Democrats have suppressed the vote and stifled meaningful political debate on the issues that face us all. We urge Gov. Kathy Hochul

imperfect or frustrating. By casting your vote — whether early or on Election Day— you are exercising a power that should never be taken for granted. “My vote doesn’t matter” is simply not the case. So if you can’t vote on a busy Tuesday, Nov. 5, make a plan to do so between now and the Sunday before Election Day. Or take advantage of the time you still have to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. Be part of the conversation, have a say in the issues that matter to you, and help ensure a future that reflects the will of all Americans.

Voting isn’t just a privilege; it’s a duty that upholds the foundation of our democracy. Your voice matters. Let it be heard.

and the State Legislature to reverse these draconian changes to our election law as soon as possible. New Yorkers deserve more voter choice, more democracy.

Thanks to the Cuomo “reforms,” New York is the only state to have just two candidates for president appearing on the ballot. This has happened in only one other state in the past 40 years, Oklahoma. Many voters now feel faced with two unsatisfactory choices: a candidate who is engaged in sowing pernicious and deadly seeds of ethnic and ideological conflict, and another who

opinions After reforms, NUMC is on the upswing

For decades, nassau University medical Center has towered above the landscape, representing our community’s commitment to quality health care — for everyone. Public hospitals across the state face enormous challenges, and nUmC is no different. But as we close in on two years of executing substantial reforms, this irreplaceable institution is proving resilient and improving.

At long island’s largest public safety-net hospital and level 1 trauma center, each year the unwavering dedication of our staff provides $1 billion in services to more than 270,000 patients. many of those patients are from our most at-risk populations, who can’t afford to pay for care and otherwise wouldn’t receive treatment. leveraging new financial standards and practices, more-efficient systems and a renewed commitment to the patient and visitor experience, we are proving that we can be a model for success. our dedication to strengthening the foundations of the facility has recently been recognized by top health care organizations.

in August, after a rigorous evalua-

tion, nUmC earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its high-performance standards. To achieve this accreditation, nUmC underwent an indepth, multi-day, unannounced onsite review by a team that judged compliance standards in several key areas, including patient rights, infection control, surgical services and patient safety.

tJust days later, nUmC’s team was again recognized, receiving two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association. The hospital was honored with AHA’s Get with The Guidelines and mission: lifeline achievement awards, reflecting our team’s adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for heart disease and stroke.

newsday on the crisis of long emergency room wait times on long island, nUmC’s was ranked second out of all hospitals for average patient wait time, despite the fact that we serve more than 65,000 emergency patients each year.

he hospital received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association.

These recognitions required strategic planning, rigorous training and a culture of excellence that permeates every level of our organization. our staff of more than 3,600 undergo continuous evaluations and specialized training to ensure that we meet the highest standards of care, which is particularly crucial because we serve a diverse community with unique health needs.

new Community Engagement Center, our first public open house, our recent Back-to-School program and other initiatives are also part of our effort to ensure that nUmC remains a hub for the broader community.

nUmC has long been a cornerstone of health care in nassau County — more than just a hospital, we are a trusted partner and a critical lifeline for our neighbors. our hospital is often the first place people turn in times of need. we take our unique responsibility very seriously.

These certifications, initiatives and facility upgrades are just a small sample of the exciting results from nearly two years of management and operational reforms.

The AHA also noted that our efforts have led to improved patient outcomes, including more lives saved, shorter recovery times and reduced hospital readmissions. These awards come as we prepare for the construction and opening of a new Cath lab in 2025 that will enable the hospital to perform more lifesaving heart procedures on site.

our Emergency room staff also continues to demonstrate excellence and success under the stress of a growing patient population. in September, after an in-depth investigative report by

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supports wars and continuing our nation’s complicity in an ongoing genocide.

The Green Party urges all progressive voters to write in “Jill Stein” in this year’s election. Don’t stay home, and don’t waste your vote!

Jim Brown Chair, Green Party of Nassau County Island Park

Kremer summed up Trump, but there’s more

To the Editor:

in his oct. 10-16 column, “A historic election for all the wrong reasons,” Jerry Kremer presents several compelling reasons to reject Donald Trump’s “desperate campaign” for president.

But voters should consider other factors as well. Conservatives, in particular, ought to ask whether Trump adheres to three principles they surely hold dear: family values, law and order, and patriotism.

Do r epublican parents really want their children to view this potential president as a role model? Should kids

seek to emulate a philanderer and a vulgarian incapable of telling the truth?

How do those professing to “back the blue” square that stance with support for a convicted felon? i s someone charged with racketeering and 51 other criminal offenses a credible champion of the rule of law?

Are red-white-and-blue all-Americans oK with a candidate who orchestrated the attempted overthrow of the country’s constitutional order? Does denigrating members of the U.S. armed forces demonstrate love of country?

Trump defiles all three of the values most Americans regard as sacrosanct.

This is not to say that Kamala Harris is without personal flaws of her own. She’s imperfect, both as a candidate and a human being. Besides, voters should be assessing a candidate’s policy positions, not only his or her personal behavior. And Harris’s record and her proposals can be fairly criticized from a conservative perspective.

But character does matter. And on that score, Donald Trump is utterly unqualified to hold the nation’s highest office.

KEvin J. KEllEy Atlantic Beach

while previous leadership spent money on new executive offices, we’re focusing on enriching the patient experience and expanding our services. we recently extended our onsite clinical office hours on Tuesdays and wednesdays until 9 p.m. for our pediatric, women’s health, general medicine and physical therapy services. Starting this month, we will have Saturday clinic hours as well for the first time.

This expansion helps make prevention and treatment more convenient for working families, and reduces emergency room visits. our first nUmC van was just delivered to help those with transportation needs. The opening of our

while nUmC continues to face financial challenges due to drastic state funding cuts that have not been restored, we are committed to building on the success of our recent fiscal reforms to safeguard this vital community resource.

nUmC is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of our community. it represents our commitment to caring for one another. our collective support for the hospital means that our area will avoid the health care crises that plague other communities across the nation. residents will have the peace of mind knowing they have a public hospital ready to meet any challenge.

Megan C. Ryan is interim president and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center.

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A crisp, patriotic day in Eisenhower Park - East Meadow

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