they were moving into their home in Floral Park, Queens.
Letters from World War II are ‘a researcher’s dream’
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Benjamin Segan, of Woodmere, wrote letters to his fiancée, Judith Berman, while he was serving in World War II. He wrote her lots of letters — a total of 740.
Segan was drafted at age 19 on April 28, 1943. He attended basic training in Camp Croft, South Carolina; Fort Dix, New Jersey; and Fort Meade, Maryland, and then served in France, Germany and Italy as an Army private during the war.
Berman, who met Segan at George Washington High School in Manhattan in 1940, lived in Manhattan. Segan proposed to her early in 1943, before he was drafted, and wrote letters to her from his draft date until he returned from the war in 1945.
He worked in the 93rd Armored Field
Artillery Battalion’s communication section during the Battle of Monte Cassino — the battle for Rome, from January to May 1944. On April 7, 1945, Segan helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp from the Nazi regime.
Although the war ended on May 8, 1945, he remained stationed at the French port of Le Havre until Nov. 10 — the date of his last letter.
The two were married the following March, and moved to Woodmere.
Berman, who became Judith Segan, saved all of the letters Benjamin wrote, and shared them with their children and grandchildren.
Judith died in 2015, and Benjamin in 2017.
“I enjoyed reading the letters because my dad never saw himself as a writer, but this was a beautiful love story in the midst of a
Discussion group ousted from library
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
A long-running senior discussion group has been forced to relocate to a local church after being locked out of its meeting room at the Hewlett Woodmere Public Library over insurance requirements.
The group, known as Informal Discussion, has met weekly at the library for two decades, every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Members were barred from their usual room on Nov. 1, when library officials enforced recently updated facility-use policies requiring separate insurance coverage for community groups.
T20 to 40 participants each week, Gold said. The group tried to continue its discussion in the library’s public space after being barred from the meeting room, but members were asked to leave because they were being too disruptive, Lotte Kaplowitz, one of the members, said.
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“We’ve met for 1,000 meetings and now, last week, we were locked out,” Jay Gold, moderator of the discussions, said. “There was a sign on the door that said no meeting, which was the library’s decision.”
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She added that library officials called the police on the group.
“These are all seniors, and they look forward to meetings,” Kaplowitz said. “They kicked us out of the library because we’re too loud.”
Library Director Michelle Young defended the policy enforcement in an emailed statement, saying the library had attempted to work with the group to meet new insurance requirements.
“The Library welcomes individuals and community groups to use its facilities and resources, provided that this use complies with Library Board policies,” Young wrote. “The group
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Cedarhurst village celebrates Veterans Day
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, veterans and their families gathered at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst, for the annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Originally, called Armistice Day, it marked the end of World War I in 1918 when the Armistice in Germany went into effect. Now Veterans Day commemorates all military personnel who served.
The ceremony takes places in Andrew J. Parise Park home to the Memorial Plaza honoring those fallen in service, and celebrating its namesake, Mayor Andrew Parise, a World War II Veteran who helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany.
Syd Mandelbaum, commander of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339, led the ceremonies and welcomed all the veterans, village officials and Frank Santora, commander of John J. Oliveri VFW 1582.
This is the first year that VFW 1582 joined the Cedarhurst Veterans Day celebration.
“Veterans Day has always been an important part of my family as both my parents are Holocaust survivors and had D-Day not happen, I wouldn’t be here,” Mandelbaum said.
Mandelbaum said his appreciation and love for America runs deep and
because of those who helped liberate the concentration camps.
“I can’t say enough that I only hope that our world will be a world of much more peace as we go into the future,” he said.
First Vice Commander of Post 339 Marianela Lizana Plaza, led The Pledge of Allegiance and the Lawrence High School vocal ensemble sang the national anthem.
Rev. Tom Costello of the Roman Catholic Parishes of the Five Towns gave an invocation to the large crowd.
“We gather this morning as a grateful nation and community, as we take time out of our busy day to honor our veterans, the brave men and women who come from all walks of life,” Costello said. “We say thank you to them for answering the call to serve and protect our country, who offered their lives in
exchange for our freedom. When our country called, they answered.”
Costello said a prayer for all soldiers, whether they are a veteran, currently fighting, hurt or missing in action.
“We pray that you bless our veterans for their unselfish service, bless them abundantly for the hardships they face, sacrifices they made, we pray that we may see the day that war and fear of war shall be no more,” Costello said.
His invocation was met with a chorus of “amen,” from all.
Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock addressed the crowd while competing with the sound of planes, trains and wind,
“Today, Veterans Day is a day to honor and thank our nation’s veterans, it’s a day of celebration and we’ve gathered here for that purpose,” Weinstock said. “It would be remiss on my part if we didn’t take a moment of silence to remember the veterans who are no longer with us.”
Weinstock added that the veterans, who fought in World War II, are apart of America’s greatest generations, which are slowly diminishing.
“As of the end of last year, there were approximately 119, 500 World War II veterans still with us,” Weinstock added. “That represents just one percent of the 16.5 million men and women who served in the United States. Unfortunately, it’s a generation that we won’t be able to enjoy much longer.”
Ira Kohler shares lone soldier story at HERJC
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center welcome IDF lone soldier Ira Kohler to share his Oct. 7 story.
Tova Markowitz, head of the Israel Committee at HERJC, organized the event with Israel Committee member Pnina Knopf.
“When we heard about Ira, we wanted to try and get Ira to come here and we were trying to figure out dates,” Markowitz said. “We were able to get this date and we’re very excited because we know Ira has been speaking all around Long Island.”
Kohler, 24, from Plainview, was very involved with Jewish youth groups growing up.
“I’ve known Ira since he was in middle school and even back then I knew he was a very impressive young man,” HERJC Executive Director Lisa Stein said. “He was very active in the congregation and one of my most active USY (United Synagogue Youth) presidents. His commitment and demeanor and character always stood out, and it’s really something to watch and listen this past year.”
He attended Schecter School of Long Island and his family members belong to Midway Jewish Center, where Kohler is a former United Synagogue Youth president — a youth organization for Conservative Jewish teens in
on Nov. 6.
North America.
After graduating from the University of Delaware in August 2021, Kohler moved to Israel as a lone soldier.
A lone soldier is a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces with no family or friends there to support them.
Kohler served in the 890th Battalion of Paratrooper Brigade and finished his service in March 2024.
He was sent to the Gaza envelope on Oct. 7, specifically Kibbutz Be’eri and spent five months fighting there.
“I woke up at 6:30 am on Oct. 7 to buzzing from my phone showing red alerts in Israel, there’s always rockets in Israel so I tried to go back to bed,” Kohler said.
His commander came in 15 minutes later announcing there’s a situation in
the south and that they needed to get ready.
“We realized there might be something bigger than just rockets, so we put our phones away and everything that I experienced from Oct. 7 on was from my own eyes not a phone,” Kohler said.
Upon entering Gaza via helicopter, his battalion was immediately under attack and they had to exit with their bags in front of their face for protection.
When Kohler and his battalion made it to Kibbutz Be’eri, their job was to rescue families that were hiding from Hamas terrorists.
“Our team rescued the last family at 2 a.m. between Oct. 7 and 8, we spent all of Oct. 8 and 9 fighting and took out the last terrorist in the morning of Oct. 9,” Kohler added. “It took 48 hours to finally clear the Kibbutz.”
He spent a total of 100 days in the Gaza Strip before his service ended.
“It’s just really impressive what Ira’s done and that he’s come and willing to share his story, we’re happy to have him here,” Stein said.
One of the recent goals of HERJC is to foster a stronger connection to Israel with the help of the Israel Committee.
“We really want to bring in firsthand account people, and our other goal is to bring out the culture of Israel, such as food, dancing and singing,” Markowitz said.
For more information visit HERJC.org.
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Lone Soldier, Ira Kohler, from Plainview served in the IDF 890th Battalion Paratrooper Brigade. Kohler shared his Oct. 7 story at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center,
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Syd Mandelbaum, commander of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339, left, with Frank Santora, commander of the John J. Oliveri VFW 1582 at the annual Cedarhurst Veterans Day ceremony, on Nov. 11.
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A visual tribute to Holocaust survivors
The Peninsula Public Library paid a visual tribute to 18 Holocaust survivors from across Long Island in a display titled “Portraits of Survivors,” photographed by Daniel Weiss.
Project Producer Dinah Kramer and Lawrence High School art teacher Janet Ganes, both daughters of survivors spoke at the library on Nov. 6.
The women discussed how they gallery has evolved and its importance in traveling throughout Long Island.
“Survivor stories must be told and remain alive to educate future generations,” library officials wrote in a news release. “This gallery comes to the library days prior to the anniversary of Kristallnacht.”
Asher Matathias, a community member and one of the youngest Holocaust survivors, closed the presentation by sharing his story.
Ganes also teaches art in the Lawrence school district, focusing on experiential learning, though projects or presentations — for instance, creating art inspired by conversations with Holocaust survivors.
In 2023, after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, Ganes assembled a gallery of former students’ work in the front of the high school, inspired by their visits to the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center, formerly known as the Holocaust Resource Center Temple Judea of Manhasset.
The gallery is available for viewing al throughout November during regular library hours.
For more information, contact Roxanne Spodek at (516) 967-5777. — Melissa Berman
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Asher Matathias, left, Dinah Kramer and Janet Ganes presented The Peninsula Public Library display titled “Portraits of Survivors” — a visual testimony to 18 Holocaust survivors — on Nov. 6.
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Community service with a side of bowling
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
Hewlett High School students spent their day off from school doing community service through with the Chabad of Five Towns CTeen group.
More than 40 teens wrapped blankets, winter essentials and decorated pillowcases for the local women and children’s shelter, on Nov. 5.
The CTeen group is an organization for Jewish students in grades nine to 12 to participate in different service events to earn credit for school and aid the community.
The Election Day event, Bowling for a Better World, allowed students to wrap and decorate, with some pizza and a round of bowling after. Hadassah Geisinsky, assistant director of Chabad of the Five Towns organized the afternoon at Woodmere Lanes in Woodmere.
“It’s an honor to work with our local teens from Hewlett High and doing this community service for our own community,” Geisinsky said. “Most of these kids don’t know that there’s a women and children shelter here. They connect to it, they feel for it and it makes them more aware and appreciative of what they do have.”
The students were asked to bring new and unused winter items to wrap at the event along with what was donated.
Sophia Abramovich, a ninth-grader, has been involved with CTeen since the beginning of the school year.
“I think it’s very important to spread joy and spread light through such dark times and I think it’s important to spread religion and show your love for Judaism,” Abramovich said. “I think it’s very important to come celebrate even though there’s such sad and terrible events happening, I’m very honored to be here right now.”
For Abramovich, this act of community service meant more than required service hours for school, she said.
“It means a lot to me, as I know my family who were immigrants didn’t have a lot when they came here,” Abramovich added. “It’s very special and holds a very special place in my heart to know people are benefitting from the things that I give.”
Coby Agamie, a junior, has been involved with CTeen for five years.
“I came to this event to support the Jewish community,” Agamie said. “I woke up this morning excited to go to CTeen. It means a lot, it gives me a lot of pride to give back for the women and children.”
Tova Motovich, an 11th-grader, came out to the event to support the community and help women and children in need, she said.
“It feels really nice,” Motovich said. “I really enjoy helping people and it’s nice to encourage other people to come and do it too.”
She has been involved with CTeen for two years and first joined after seeing a post on Instagram about an upcoming event.
“I feel like CTeen has made me into a better person because now I’m more involved in community service and I’m able to help people out more,” Motovich said. “It’s really nice that people are coming and I feel like it’s more than when I first started coming.”
Ninth-grader, Jacob Tenenbaum, was immediately drawn to this event because of the bowling. He is on the HHS bowling team and wanted to get some practice in, while also giving back.
“I had a lot of stuff lying around that I wanted to give out to charity,” Tenenbaum said. “I feel good to help out the people that are in need. It feels pretty good knowing that I can make a difference for people that are less fortunate.”
Maya Sapir, right, Olivia Rubin and Sara Gold wrapped blankets and winter essentials for the local women and children’s shelter at a Bowling for a Better World Chabad of the Five Towns event on Nov. 5.
A march to honor veterans at Brandeis
Brandeis Hebrew Academy came together to pay tribute to the local former service members with their annual parade in honor of Veterans Day, on Nov. 11.
The students learned of the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. veterans who have selflessly served our country, Leslie Gang, Brandeis’s director of communications wrote in a news release.
The program opened with speeches Sidney Goldberg, a dedicated member and department commander of the Jewish War Veterans, and Syd Mandelbaum, a U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of the non-profit organization Rock and Wrap It Up.
Their reflections, filled with stories of courage and commitment, moved students and sparked questions about safe-
ty and service, Gang wrote.
Students also asked about antisemitism during their time enlisted, which Goldberg and Mandelbaum had varying experience with.
After the keynote addresses, Brandeis students, staff members, parents, grandparents and alumni joined together in a march of unity through the community, showing support for veterans and active-duty service members.
“This Veterans Day, and every day, we honor the men and women who have served our nation,” Raz Levin, Head of School wrote in a release. “Their courage and selflessness inspire our community, and we are proud to stand with them.”
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By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Hewlett High School hosted a Veterans Day celebration, inviting local military veterans to share their stories and experiences with students on Nov. 8.
The event featured several speakers who served in different conflicts, from the Korean War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Students had the opportunity to engage in small group discussions, allowing them to connect one-onone with the veterans.
One of the featured speakers was Marianela Plaza, a Marine Corps veteran and 1st Vice Commander of American Legion Post 339.
“We like to say it’s the hardest of service,” Plaza told the students of serving in the Marines. “You go to boot camp for 13 weeks, where you learn to shoot a rifle, you learn to run three miles very quickly. You do push-ups, you do pull-ups, you do a whole bunch of stuff and you learn to shoot a lot of weapons.”
Plaza also discussed the importance of physical fitness training and qualifications.
She recounted how she was able to continue a program that allowed deployed service members to record themselves reading bedtime stories for their children back home, with the help of former first lady Laura Bush, who
saw a story on Plaza’s project in People Magazine, and sent her more recorders and VHS tapes.
Another veteran, Pat Alesia, the commander of the Malverne Post 44, spoke about his experience as an infantry officer in the Vietnam War. Alesia shared how he went through intensive training, including Airborne School, Ranger School, and jumpmaster school, before deploying to Vietnam as a military advisor.
“I came home from Vietnam in 1972, left the military on the active side and joined the New York Army National Guard,” Alesia said. “I spent 27 years in the New York Army National Guard. I was a battery commander, battalion commander, brigade commander, and the last six years I was the commandant of the Empire State Military Academy.”
Alesia emphasized the benefits of military service, including the opportunity to receive a graduate-level educa -
tion and the chance to meet people from diverse backgrounds.
Michael Felix, a Vietnam veteran, also shared his story, highlighting the importance of respect and how your actions in any situation, can go a long way in building relationships.
Another speaker, Anthony Samuel, is a member of the Lynbrook American Legion. He served four years in the active-duty Navy, two years in the Navy Reserves, and 17 years in the Air Force Reserves, including deployments to the Mediterranean and NATO missions.
“I have zero regrets about joining the military, it’s probably one of the most honorable things you can do in your life, for this country,” Samuel told the students. “The fact that you’re a veteran, the community support is amazing, and I can’t speak for Hewlett and Cedarhurst, the support that we get as American Legions or VFW veteran or foreign wars members is truly amazing.”
Throughout the event, students engaged with the veterans, asking questions and gaining a deeper understanding of their experiences. The veterans spoke with students about how the student’s interests and skill sets might be applicable to future service.
Dr. Greenberg hosted a luncheon for the guests following the small group discussions, while other schools in the district continued programming with assemblies, meetings and speeches from veterans.
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Marianela Plaza, a Marine Corps veteran and 1st Vice Commander of American Legion Post 339 shared her story with students at Hewlett High School on Nov. 8.
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Brandeis Hebrew Academy students of all ages, marched after hearing the stories of two veterans, to honor the former and active-service members in the Five Towns.
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Hofstra students star in election broadcast
By XIOMARA TRINIDAD PEREZ Herald Intern
The Herbert School of Communications, at Hofstra University, had transformed overnight into a news station. Students were busy writing scripts and reporting live results on election night, on a program called “Hofstra Votes Live.”
The multi-platform broadcast brought together students from across the Herbert School and the university. They began planning the program months before the election in order to deliver comprehensive, real-time coverage — all under the mentoring and guidance of Hofstra faculty members. The broadcast aired from 8 p.m. to midnight, and reached audiences on campus, on YouTube and on 88.7 FM WRHU, Radio Hofstra University.
The program featured coverage with both a regional and national perspective, and included live reports from watch parties such as those for Republi-
The students gained hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of live news coverage, and learned about the behindthe-scenes work that goes into producing an important broadcast on a historic night. They also felt for themselves the excitement and intensity of covering a presidential election.
“To be part of Hofstra Votes Live is a huge opportunity, and I feel so grateful being part of the team,” said Sarah Ng, a senior at Hofstra who served as one of the anchors of the national coverage.
“It’s a big production that the depart
ment puts on every two years, and I’m really excited to see how it comes together. I’m both excited and nervous just because it’s four hours long — that’s like, that would be the longest I’ve ever been on air live.”
Days before the broadcast, student anchors like Ng took part in a special workshop hosted by WABC reporter Chanteé Lans, who shared some of the secrets of being a good anchor during a live broadcast.
In the past, “HVL” has covered presidential and midterm elections as well as Super Tuesday during the presidential primaries. Last year the broadcast won the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Student Video Newscast for its coverage of the 2022 midterms.
“I’m really grateful, actually, to be one of the coordinating producers for ‘HVL’ for the 2024 presidential election,” junior Samantha Diamond said. “You know, seeing me as a freshman two years ago, I was one of the camera assistants. . . . And I was just, like, you know what? When I’m an upperclassmen and we do this again in two years, I want to be one of the leaders.”
In addition to the main “HVL” broadcast, students also produced a special edition of “Hofstra News Now” that aired the day before Election Day. The broadcast examined key issues in the election, including reproductive rights, foreign affairs and inflation.
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Regional anchors Michael Dent and Camryn Bowden reporting the news for ‘Hofstra Votes Live’ on election night.
Closing out another soccer season
Woodmere Middle School and Hewlett High School celebrated the end of another soccer season with a banquet on Nov. 6.
The dinner was at the Hewlett Fire House where the boys and girls teams commemorated their accomplishments in the 2024 past season.
The Hewlett Soccer Parents Association sponsored the evening and supplied a buffet for all six teams in the district.
“The Parents Association go above and beyond for all the soccer players in creating this wonderful night,” Gil Kreiss, girls varsity coach at HHS wrote in an email. “One of the best parts is that you have the youngest players in the room with the oldest players hearing about their team’s season and individual career’s.”
During the night, the coaches recapped the season, gave out awards and announced which varsity athletes earned county-level honors.
The parent’s association surprised the students with jackets that were personalized with their numbers.
“Last Wednesday’s dinner was the perfect way to end the season and celebrate all the players’ accomplishments,” Stephanie LaPaglia, Soccer Committee member wrote in an email. “It was great turnout with 120 middle and high school soccer players there to eat, dance and have fun with their teammates”
— Melissa Berman
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The soccer players honored a successful season on the dance floor of the annual end of the season soccer banquet.
The soccer players from Woodmere Middle School and Hewlett High School had fun at the close out event for their season.
Vinny Tetro, varsity girls assistant coach, left, Olivia Brown, awarded Hustle Player of The Year, Alyssa Reich, awarded Most Improved, Jane Marshalik, awarded Most Valuable Player, Sienna Lapaglia, awarded Player of The Year and Gil Kreiss, varsity girls head coach at the Hewlett-Woodmere end of soccer season banquet.
Jesse Corben, varsity boys head coach, Edan Shiponi, Zach Renzin, Sebastian Mendoza and Adam Hanunel, varsity boys assistant coach celebrate the end of the soccer season.
Their coaches, to close out the season, honored the Woodmere Middle School and Hewlett High School girls soccer players.
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Navy veteran Kerry Englander discusses his role as the American Legion’s Nassau commander
By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com
Kerry Englander, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime member of American Legion Post 1711 in Levittown, was appointed the Legion’s Nassau County commander in June. Representing nearly 30,000 veterans across 52 posts, he now oversees efforts to support those who served.
Englander, 79, joined Levittown Post 1711 in 2008, starting as historian before being named second vice commander. He became active in the Nassau County chapter of the American Legion in 2020, serving as vice commander of the second division, where he supervised 15 posts in central Nassau.
After three years in that role, he was promoted to adjutant. His journey toward leadership included training at American Legion College at SUNY Morrisville, where he strengthened his understanding of the organization’s mission.
“It’s so gratifying working with all the vets and vet services,” Englander said. “Helping veterans — that’s what the American Legion is. It’s vets helping vets and the community. We served our country, and now we’re serving our community — simple as that.”
Englander’s commitment to aiding
veterans was evident when he recently helped a fellow veteran with a staph infection transfer to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook for specialized care.
“He’s rehabilitating there, awaiting his hip replacement,” Englander said, highlighting his hands-on approach.
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Englander’s own leadership journey began with his military service. From 1966 to 1968, he served on the USS Talladega, a troop transport ship based in California, before ending his tour in Pearl Harbor, where he trained recruits. Starting as a boatswain’s mate, he fondly recalls early duties, including cooking for the chiefs.
“Everybody’s gotta start someplace,” he said with a laugh.
After his military service, Englander pursued a career in information technology with Con Edison and now runs a tax practice. He got married to his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth, and has a son, who is now 47, and a grandson, 11. His commitment to service, influenced by his family’s values and history, continues to shape his work with the Legion.
Englander’s advocacy has also extended to pushing for the reopening of the Mitchel Field commissary in Uniondale. In September, he joined other members of the American Legion, as well as Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in urging the Department of Defense to repair the damaged facility. The commissary’s closure has forced local veterans to travel to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn for discounted food.
“The veterans and current military need this facility, especially with the economy the way it is today,” Englander told the Herald at the rally. “I believe that if the military and veterans are putting this facility, it should be opened up.
The Nassau County Legion chapter continues to advocate for more state funding to expand opportunities for Long Island students to attend Boys State, a prestigious program that immerses high school juniors in govern-
One of Englander’s proudest achievements as county commander has been the revival of the Nassau County oratorical contest, a constitutional speech competition for high school students. Contestants compete for up to $1,000 in scholarships by presenting an eight- to 10-minute speech on the U.S. Constitution, followed by a discourse on an assigned topic related to key amendments.
In his role as county commander, Englander remains focused on growing membership and strengthening the Legion’s community outreach. He values the mentorship of past county commanders, acknowledging their support as essential to his success.
“When you get into the county, you’re dealing with many posts,” he said. “The past commanders are critical to the making of a county commander … I couldn’t do it without them.”
For Englander, the American Legion is about more than honoring service — it’s about actively supporting veterans and their families. His leadership embodies the Legion’s core values of commitment, service and community.
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Veteran Benjamin Segan, of Woodmere, wrote 740 letters to his fiancée, Judith Berman, during World War ii. Segan sent this one during his basic training at Camp Croft, in South Carolina, on July 15, 1943.
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A story of love and war
horrible war,” Douglas Segan, the couple’s oldest son, said. “We’re very proud of his service, and it brought him a lot of joy over the years to talk about them and read them.”
Douglas contacted the curator of the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library at the New York Historical Museum, and donated the letters his parents sent back and forth. It wasn’t easy for the family to give up the collection, he said. There were many discussions, and before they turned over the letters, they made copies of all of them and put them on a hard drive.
“The curator at the museum told me they have a large collection of Civil War letters and even World War I, but very few World War II letters from ordinary U.S. soldiers,” Douglas said. “He said a collection of this size was very unique, and that they wanted them, and so the family decided to donate them.”
His father could not share any battle details with his future wife, Douglas said, because the letters were censored by communications personnel.
“In letter 666, after combat ended in Europe, my dad finally told my mom the combat situation he was in,” Douglas said. “In a lot of the letters, my dad toned down the severity of the situation because he didn’t want to worry his fiancée and their families.”
Valerie Paley, senior vice president
and director of the library, was thrilled about the donation, she said.
“The collection of letters is a fascinating and vivid window into a WWII soldier’s life,” Paley wrote in an email. “The fact that they were so well numbered and preserved makes them a researcher’s dream.”
The collection contains as postcards and telegrams as well as letters written on stationery.
“We can take a particular date from the historical record of WWII and discern what Mr. Segan witnesses and is cryptically communicating to his future bride making the everyday details all the more rich,” Paley wrote.
The Segans’ grandson Joseph Einav grew up a few blocks away from his grandparents in Woodmere, and had a great relationship with his grandfather, he said.
“He was a mentor to me in many ways,” Einav said. “I was as close as you can be with your grandfather.”
He believes that the war, and being a soldier, defined his grandfather.
“I feel like his experience in the Army contributed to not only being a soldier, but molded him in every other aspect of his life,” Einav said. “By reading the letters, you’ll see how much he loved my grandma. If you could picture where he was when he was writing it, it gives you perspective.”
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Updated policy sends meeting regulars packing
was informed that until they met these requirements, Library meeting rooms would be unavailable to them.”
According to Young, the Library board approved the policy updates on Sept. 30, and the group was formally notified by email on Oct. 8.
“Unfortunately, despite this notice, the group appeared at the Library today (Nov. 1) and caused a disturbance,” Young wrote. “The Library remains committed to welcoming all individuals and groups who are willing to abide by its policies.”
She noted that the group’s last meeting room application was dated 2019.
Leslie Eisenberg, president of the library board, explained that the policy updates were part of a broader review process.
“As some of our policies are out of date and/or have not been revised for many years,” Eisenberg wrote in an email, “the Board of Trustees has made a priority of reviewing, revising, and/ or updating all of our policies, and we have been working on this for quite some time now.”
Eisenberg added that the updated regulations cover a large number of group events at the library.
“Some of the updates to this policy relate to the changes in the use of our public space (such as the use of tickets for an event), recommendations from
our insurance carrier, as well as the increase in requests from many groups to utilize the limited group spaces we have in our library,” she wrote.
Gold said he had attempted to discuss the situation with library leadership, but had been unable to reach Young.
He also pointed out that Informal Discussion is simply a group that gathers to talk, not an organization — “an
important distinction,” he said.
“We have no president, we have no treasurer, we have never collected any funds,” Gold said. “We were originated by people discussing current events in the library’s courtyard.”
Trinity-St. John’s Episcopal Church, in Hewlett, offered the group a temporary home, and it held its first meeting there last Friday.
The church has provided group
members access to its facilities, including bathrooms and a kitchen, and community members have arranged for crossing guards to help participants get to the new location, Gold explained.
The discussion group, which saw increased attendance during the election season, continues to meet on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the church, while seeking resolution to its dispute with the library.
Courtesy Marie Drucker
The Informal Discussion group met at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library for over two decades, but was barred from its regular meeting room on Nov. l due to insurance requirements.
Mothers looking for a hospital at which to give birth should consider the quality indicators used by U.S. News & World Report ® to determine institutions deemed High Performing for Maternity care.
Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only South Shore hospital to earn the rating of High Performing based on eight key measures:
• Reduced C-section delivery rates
• Low early elective delivery rates
• Low overall unexpected newborn complication rates
• Increased routine VBAC rates
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• Routine birthing-friendly practices
• Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities
If you want the best birthing experience for you and for your baby, look no further than Mount Sinai South Nassau.
Learn more at southnassau.org/maternity, or call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.
Inspiring young authors in Lawrence
Lawrence Primary School invited students and families for its annual literacy night to foster a love for reading and storytelling.
The event on Oct. 29, focused on the book “What Would You Do in a Book About You?” by Jean Reidy.
Throughout the evening, students went to various stations where they ignited their creativity to become a story builder. Teachers and volunteers guided the children and helped them envision characters, outline their stories, settings and unique events.
Local authors, Carol and Tim Aherns attended the festivities to share their children’s book, “The Owl in the Tower.” Their story highlights the Jones Beach tower and the adventures of an owl and a father-daughter duo.
The Aherns emphasized that inspiration can stem from even the smallest moments of life, and encouraged the students to use their daily experiences in their story. A signed copy of their book was raffled as a prize during the evening.
The students used Lego’s to bring their imagination to life, at the end of the night. They also played Boggle, Scrabble and word puzzles.
“Lawrence Primary School is committed to promoting literacy and
Five Towns student representation at UAlbany
The University of Albany welcomed eight students from the Five Towns into its class of 2028.
encouraging a lifelong love of reading among its students,” the district wrote in a news release. “The success of this year’s Literacy Night highlights the importance of community involvement and creative learning experiences in developing young readers.”
— Melissa Berman
UAlbany accepted 5,430 new students this fall including more than 2,800 firstyears. The university received 32,320 applicantations for the Class of 2028.
Miriam Heller, Ohri Jacoby, Jonathan Troppe and Jason Zelicof of Hewlett are part of the new class.
Deivi Reyes represents Inwood. From
Woodmere are Etiel Altheim, Rachael Parnes and Sarah Simon.
“The Class of 2028 is among the most diverse in University history, with 55.6 percent coming from historically underrepresented groups,” the university wrote in a news release. “Students also hail from 23 different states and 33 countries. The class boasts an overall high school average of 90.3 percent.”
— Melissa Berman
Courtesy University at Albany
The University at Albany welcomed eight students from the Five Towns into the Class of 2028.
Courtesy Lawrence UFSD
Students from Lawrence Primary School and Lawrence Elementary School with Assistant Principal William Ahrens, back left, and children’s authors Tim and Carol Ahrens, right.
Light the night with sweet
LuminoCity unwraps a colorful world of wonder
By Danielle Schwab
The holiday season is quickly approaching, so bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and experience holiday magic at 14 acres of enchanting displays in Eisenhower Park.
Now in its fifth year, the popular holiday festival LuminoCity, which runs through Jan. 5, welcomes guests to a wonderland filled with giant lantern creations.
“It’s a really cool combination of light and art and a little sprinkle of holiday magic with this event,” John Baiata, LuminoCity’s onsite manager. Eisenhower Park is our signature event.”
All of the displays are new to Eisenhower Park this year.
The idea started with the founder Xiaoyi Chen, who grew up in China and was inspired by traditional Chinese lantern festivals as a child.
“She came to New York, went to art school here, and founded LuminoCity in 2018 with the idea to reimagine the traditional Chinese lantern festival into something that combined her acumen with the art world,” Baiata explains.
As you stroll along the paths, LuminoCity’s mascot, Lumi, lights you along the way. Visitors will see Lumi in various outfits as your glowing tour guide throughout your visit.
This year’s theme “Sweet Dreams,” stirs up a delightful blend of sugar and imagination into a candy-coated world of desserts and confections.
“Who doesn’t like a giant donut tunnel, or a forest made entirely of sweets?” asks Baiata. Kids have added their own “Sweet Dreams” to the walk-through as part of Lumi’s Utopia, in partnership with Long Island Children’s Museum.
“We hold an art contest for children of different age categories. They submit works of art with a pre-agreed theme — this year’s theme was Sweet Dreams, such as candy and sweets — and the museum and our founder picked the winners,” Baiata says.
LuminoCity’s team acquires kids’ 2-D artwork that is brought to life as a 3-D light display for all to enjoy.
“The best part is the children seeing, for the first time, their pieces of art come to life. There’s this visceral excitement and just a gushing pride that you see from them and their parents as well,” Baiata adds.
“Art enriches our lives in so many ways that we take for granted sometimes. This really reminds us that imagination and art are central to our purpose here.”
Other can’t-miss attractions include a 50-foot Christmas tree and a majestic ice castle, which is
• Now through Jan. 5; weekdays 4:30-9:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday, 4:30-10 p.m.
• Tickets priced $24-$32 per person, children 3 and under free
• Purchase tickets at luminocityfestival.com or on-site.
• Eisenhower Park , East Meadow
described as bigger than a residential home. And, of course, a lantern Santa Claus returns to spread holiday cheer .
“I think that it creates this sense of wonder and adventure because as you approach, you’re looking up and you’re just kind of awed,” Baiata says.
Unlike Old Saint Nick, this process certainly can’t be completed in just one night. With a team of 40 members, the spectacle has been months in the making.
“It’s a big production staff required to get this all done. And it’s not just the creation. It’s also the maintenance because we’re outdoors, so we are beholden to the elements,” Baiata adds.
For an exciting twist, the festival also offers theme nights. Check out the website for additional ways to join in the fun.
When it’s time for a break, seek out the food truck nearby, with tempting eats and treats.
Whether you have been before, or it’s your first time, LuminoCity’s Holiday Light festival promises a night of memory-making experiences with friends and family.
“One of the most precious things in children is seeing the wonder in their eyes. And you want to cultivate that sense of wonder with your children; not just your children, but also your inner child,” Baiata enthuses.
“For the families who have already made (our festival) a tradition, we’re so grateful.”
Madeleine Peyroux
The acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and interpreter brings her tour to the Landmark stage, following spring’s release of “Let’s Walk,” her first album in six years. Peyroux is acclaimed for her dusky, lyrical style and affinity for reinterpreting classic jazz, blues, and folk standards. Her extraordinary journey is one of the music industry’s most compelling. Emerging in her teens, much like songbird Edith Piaf, Peyroux spent her teenage years busking the busy streets of Paris. Years later, Peyroux would cite Piaf as an influence on her music and record a rendition of the classic La Vie En Rose, soulfully capturing the tune’s romanticism and melancholy. Madeleine’s thirst for creative exploration is unfading and her willingness to face creative challenges remains as solid now as it was three decades ago.
Sunday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. $70, $65, $58. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
‘Come
and play”… on Sesame Street
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello everyone’s invited to sing, dance and play alongside some of their favorite friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide and seek. Elmo, his pals and other Muppets lead dances, songs, and games from the stage while you and your little ones participate in the audience. Join in lively dances, sing along to catchy tunes and interact with your favorite Muppets, As they say on Sesame Street: “Come and play, Everything’s A-Okay, Friendly neighbors there, That’s where we meet…”.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Photos courtesy LuminoCity Eisenhower Park glitters throughout the holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity.
Let’s Skate
Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, opening Saturday, Nov. 16, throughh Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
Tea time
The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 per person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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. 16, 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.
Comedy Night
Hewlett High School’s Senior Committee hosts a fundraiser comedy night at Elks Lodge in Lynbrook, Sunday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Alumni and comedian John Diresta headlines. Tickets are $55 and include two drink tickets. Purchase tickets at: https://alumni-comedy-fundraiser.cheddarup. com. 57 Hempstead Ave., Lynbrook.
Owl Prowl
Check out Sands Point Preserve’s native owls calling in the woods at night, with biologist and ranger Eric Powers, Friday, Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Learn how to identify owls by sight and sound, and attract these beneficial birds to your own backyard. Then head out to the woods for a very quiet guided night walk in search of owls and other nighttime wildlife. Families welcome. Spaces are limited and registration required. $24 adult, $12 child, 8+; $18 adult, $6.50 child, 8+ members. 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
News briefs
project,
A two-phase renovation project for Woodmere Middle School track and field
Woodmere Middle School has begun a two-phase renovation project focused on upgrading the school’s athletic facilities.
According to David Viegas, director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics at Hewlett-Woodmere, the first phase is currently underway and involves replacing the old turf field.
“The field has been cleared, and preparations are being made for the installation of the new turf,” Viegas said.
This phase will also include the addition of a long jump area and new shot clocks and safety netting. Viegas expects the turf field portion to be completed by the end of this calendar year, he said.
The second phase, scheduled for the summer, will tackle the renovation of the school’s track, though the exact start date has not yet been determined.
— Parker Schug
Lawrence students win on the field and beyond guest coLumN
Lawrence’s homecoming game began with a bad start, with the rain halting the parade. Our football team persisted through it all, but in the end, they lost 7-21. Keeping with the theme of sports, our boys varsity soccer team won game after game to make it to the championship. They played valiantly in the finals, but ultimately, the win did not go to them. This was their second year in the championship. They displayed resilience until the end each time. Lawrence’s boys varsity volleyball team is another team to watch out for. They won the playoffs last year and are finalists in the Nassau County D2 Championship this year. Everyone is going out to support them on November 12th and cheer them on.
many of the seniors putting colorful handprints all over a board to leave their mark on the school.
Let’s hope for another Lawrence win!
Hallows Eve was made even more spooky with the Safe Halloween event hosted by NHS. People were greeted with live music played by the students and left with bags full of candy. Dozens of kids showed up to trick or treat and play the activities held in the different rooms. Each room had a theme and or an activity. For example, one club had a minions theme in their room, and they put together a small escape room as well. Another club had a room inspired by the Salem Witch trials. Some clubs put together more hands-on activities such as pumpkin decorating and putting on temporary tattoos; the event was spectacular as a whole.
Senior events are still going strong, and another was hosted recently in October. The senior class was able to put it together with the help of the generous PTA. The senior breakfast went off smoothly, and it ended with
Lawrence High School students have been making waves recently with their sports accomplishments and the amazing events they put together. As the year continues, we’ll see more of what Lawrence has in store – hopefully, more wins and fantastic events!
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A two-phase
focused on the outdoor athletic facilities at Woodmere Middle School has begun. Phase two is scheduled for summer 2025.
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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 protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Sheldon May & Associates, P.C. by Ted Eric May, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff. 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570. Phone: 516-763-3200. File # 39117 149579
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Yellow Rock Associates LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 25, 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. 149710
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ALBERT D. SUROWIECKI A/K/A ALBERT SUROWIECKI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 966 Singleton Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 28 and Lots 105 and 823. Approximate amount of judgment is $530,294.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609151/2021. Cash will not be accepted.
Peter J. Famighetti, Esq., Referee
Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149841
By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock and Board of Trustees
Salvatore Evola
Village Clerk-Treasurer 149999
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:
Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals
Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Date: November 21, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Subject: Case #24-10-6680 Leyla Fortgang, 1830 Bay Boulevard. Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.
Applicant proposes to raise the grade of the property for 85.3 feet on the west side of the property within 10 feet an average of 1.7 feet, for 78.8 feet on the east side of the property within 10 feet an average of 1.9 feet and along the rear property line within 10 feet an average of 1.45 feet for 80 feet. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250- 18.1 Grading. For all lots upon which any proposed grade change is in excess of two feet, where the total area of the lot containing the proposed work is in excess of 100 square feet and where the grade is permitted to be increased up to two feet, the grade shall not be permitted to be increased to within 10 feet of the front, side and rear property lines. No person, firm, or corporation or entity shall alter the grade of any parcel of land without first having obtained the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 81, Lots 1-4 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Subject: Case # 23-12-6410 - 1846 Park Street Realty LLC.,1846-1850 Park Street Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Applicant proposes to combine the two buildings (use change), maintain existing storage container and interior alterations to enlarge existing restaurant. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-4
Continuation or change of legal nonconforming uses and buildings. (B) The physical area occupied by any legal nonconforming use shall not be expanded. (C) No legal nonconforming building may be expanded unless the use is expressly permitted in the regulations applicable to the district and not a legal nonconforming use, and either: (1) The proposed expansion does not increase the existing degree of nonconformity with the building area, structural and dimensional standards currently in effect in the district, or create a new nonconformity with respect thereto; or (2) Any necessary area variances are granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Section 250-16.2 Accessory structures (B) Storage sheds, not exceeding 80 square feet of ground area and eight feet in height maximum and two feet from the side and rear property line and located in the rear yard, shall not have the yard area occupied calculated in lot coverage. The yard area occupied by such accessory structure shall, however, be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area which may be built upon when exceeding 80 square feet. Proposed 154 SF and 8’-6” high. Section 250-21 Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.
angle is permitted by the approving authority based upon the unique size and/or shape of the parking facility. In those circumstances where the approving authority does permit parking at an angle other than 90°, circulation in each maneuvering aisle shall be limited to one-way only. Page 2 Gio’s Restaurant Proposed aisles 24, 22 and 13 feet. Section 250-125 Accessory parking (F) No space for the parking of automobiles shall be installed or maintained on any plot in the minimum area required for the front yard of such plot, except when a special exception from this prohibition is granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Section 250-108 Prohibited and restricted uses (N). In any use district, no permanent structures shall be installed on a roof without a special exemption from the Board of Zoning Appeals, excluding chimneys and photovoltaic panels. HVAC equipment on roof. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 67, Lots 17-20 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.
Dated: November 6, 2024.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 150011
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Inc Village of Cedarhurst will hold an election in Cedarhurst Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue Cedarhurst, NY on TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 to fill the office of Village Justice for a term of four years.
Dated: November 13, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY
All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.
Dated: November 7, 2024.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 150006
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Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509
Date: November 21, 2024
The polls shall be open for the receipt of ballots from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and for such additional time as shall be necessary to permit electors present at the time of closing to cast their ballot.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to a Resolution, adopted at a meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District held on the 14th day of October, 2021, as provided for in Section 176, subdivision 7, of the Town Law, candidates for Fire Commissioner shall file their names with the Clerk of the Fire District, Rose Lynch, 188 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, NY 11096, at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of such election. Such nomination shall be submitted in petition form, specifying the term for which they are a candidate, subscribed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Fire District. Only resident electors are eligible to hold the office of Fire Commissioner. To vote at a Fire District election, a person must be a registered voter in the Fire District under permanent personal registration and must have resided in the Fire District for the thirty (30)-day period preceding the Fire District election. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS: /s/Vincent Castagna/Secretary Inwood Fire District /s/Joseph Reda, Chairman Inwood Fire District DATED: Inwood, New York
November 6, 2024 149998
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Existing lot coverage for Gio’s Restaurant 58.2% and Surf Shop 38.53%. Combined 45.62%, with the storage container 46.80%. Section 250-125 Accessory parking (A)(8) Restaurants, whether operated individually or as accessory to some other use: one parking space for each three seats or each 100 square feet of total floor area, whichever is the greater, plus one parking space for each four employees. Required parking spaces 69, provided 10 parking spaces. Section 250-125 Accessory parking (D)(3). All parking spaces shall be designated at a ninety-degree angle with a twentyfour- foot-wide two-way maneuvering aisle, unless a different
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT, INWOOD, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE REGISTERED VOTERS AND ELECTORS OF THE INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Town Law an election will be held Tuesday, December 10 2024, at the Inwood Fire District Headquarters, 188 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, NY 11096, for the purpose of the following: electing one Fire Commissioner for a term of FIVE (5) years to succeed Vincent Castagna, whose term expires on the 31st day of December, 2024.
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding a special meeting. Such meeting will allow residents to ask questions of the Board of Trustees on topics of their choosing.
All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.gov for instructions.
Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York November 8, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NICOLE GIACOPELLI VILLAGE CLERK 150002
Reporter’s notebook, the New York City Marathon
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Runners are told to envision the finish line, but while training for the New York City Marathon, it was a journey in itself to get to the start.
For me, racing is less about the race, and more about the time put in leading up to it.
This go-around, in the 16 weeks I spent preparing for the New York City Marathon, very little went as planned, but I think that taught me more than a perfect training block and an ideal race day would have.
I kicked off training in mid-July with a goal-time focused plan. I was going to spend 16 weeks attempting to get faster to run a personal record.
This was different than any training I had done before, as I typically focus on completing the mileage at whatever pace feels good. I started running marathons and trained for my first because I appreciated the mental headspace running put me in, along with the individual challenge of exceeding my own expectations.
The preset paces set by my training app were hard to hit and sometimes impossible to hold.
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Running in the summer heat didn’t help, and it felt like I was setting myself up for failure.
Then, as it does, life became busier. I was avoiding some of the marathon training runs that got me out of bed a year ago, preparing for my first long race. The speed training specific workouts had become a chore, and I wasn’t enjoying myself, which really disappointed me because I felt like I had disregarded the parts of running that brought me so much joy.
The combination of busier days, weather changes, and the toll on my body caught up to me, and I got sick around week 12 of training. I took some time off to recover, and I knew my longest run of the training block was at the end of week 13, a 20-miler. I wanted to complete this run to prove to myself that I could push for 20 miles, because in my head, if I could do that, I’d be able to complete the 26.2.
The run went well for the first 10 miles. The second 10 felt like a struggle from the first step. At mile 17 I needed to walk, as I truly could not go on without a break. I finished the 20 miles with a few more walk breaks, but I didn’t feel great about the run, nor did I feel great about the race.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. JANET NAGELBERG A/K/A JANET L. NAGELBERG, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 139 Harbor View South, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lawrence, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 207 and Lot 23. Approximate amount of judgment is $983,529.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603406/2020. Cash will not be accepted.
Jared A. Kasschau, Esq., Referee
Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 150004
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Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Westchester 2 GP LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 6, 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. 149988
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Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 11/20/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
as I drowned in my sorrows and told me this race was bigger than this injury. She said if I want to be a marathoner, these challenges will happen. Instead of feeling down, I needed to channel that energy into how to prepare.
Race day itself was hard, really hard. I crossed the finish line with no emotion, then later broke down in tears because of the intensity of the course.
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 678/24. HEWLETTRockaway Portfolio LLC, Renewal of grant to maintain variances, front yard average setback on East Rockaway Rd., side yards, to construct temporary trailer for religious use; waive offstreet parking with insufficient maneuvering aisle; special exception to park in residence “A” & “B” districts and to park in front yard setback on Princeton Ave., N/s East Rockaway Rd., 570’ E/o Broadway running thru to Princeton Ave., a/k/a 56 East Rockaway Rd. 683/24. - 685/24.
WOODMERE - Michael Dachs, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setback on Green Pl., construct roofed over open attached to dwelling; Maintain 6’ high fence forward of the dwelling & maintain living fence varying in height from 12’ - 16’ & located in clear site triangle at owner’s driveway; Variance, front yard setback on Fairway Dr., maintain three (3) A/C units attached to dwelling., N/W cor. Green Pl. & Fairway Dr., a/k/a 894 Green Pl. 697/24. - 699/24.
WOODMERE - Jeremy Kupferman & Danielle Peyser Kupferman, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard average setback, construct 2-story
addition, 1-story addition & roof over open porch all attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain relocated shed; Maintain 4’ high wood fence & 20’ high living fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., S/o Oxford Rd., 100’ W/o Woodmere Blvd., a/k/a 889 Oxford Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Hewlett & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 149965
Then, every runner’s fear occurred — I got hurt. My entire lower right leg was in pain.
What I was most upset about was the fact that I hadn’t enjoyed myself and didn’t feel the pride that I had felt going into my first marathon. I had envisioned the New York City Marathon my first World Major Marathon, to be magical, but I felt like I had such a weak training block and wouldn’t be able to soak up the energy of the day.
My mother sat me down one evening
After 24 hours, I had a bit different of a view. I remembered the feeling of being in the start village where over 50,000 runners gathered, all with the goal of completing this race, the spectators throughout the course, and the beautiful sunset in Central Park. I also remembered the walk from the finish line to my family, where they greeted me with a sign clad with photos of my late grandfather and I, who I fundraised $4,000 in honor of, for Team For Kids, the largest charity in the New York City Marathon.
In retrospect, this is all to say that as a runner and as a person, it’s important to have perspective and figure out how to shift and still accomplish goals.
It’s not always going to be easy, but I’m so glad I did it, and I can’t wait to do it again someday with the knowledge I have now.
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Beverly Childs sets shining example at EHS
Beverley Childs, a registered nurse at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, is known for her kindness at work and beyond.
Childs, a mother of four, has worked at St. John’s for seven years, starting in the Pediatrics department and later in the Labor and Delivery.
Now, she is a passionate supporter of the St. John’s ICARE Foundation, which provides support families on the Rockaway peninsula, EHS officials wrote in a news release.
“Beverley is a true example of how one person can make a difference,” said Renee Hastick-Motes, president of St. John’s ICARE Foundation and senior vice president, chief external affairs officer of EHS.
Childs is part of the foundation’s Mother/Baby initiative, where she fills baby bags with essential items for new mothers ensuring that every family feels cared for when they leave the hospital.
Childs also gathers Teen Self Care Bag items and provides financial support to the foundation.
“Beverley is a beautiful human being inside and out, and her support of the foundation has been heartwarming,” said Nancy Leghart, executive director of the St. John’s ICARE Foundation. “She shows up on her days off and volunteers her time for our teen and mother initiatives, she supports our events, and is always willing to lend a hand when needed.”
Childs said that she has always believed in volunteering.
“It’s humbling to be part of some -
thing bigger than yourself,” she said. “What I love about the St. John’s ICARE Foundation is their commitment to the health and well-being of our community. Their focus on essential services aligns with my own values, and it’s inspiring to see their impact, from mothers down to children.”
She added that her personal experience of becoming pregnant at 19 has impacted her approach to patient care in Labor and Delivery.
“I was scared and felt like I was received in a way that wasn’t nice. I felt judged, and I carry that with me,” Childs said. “When people come into Labor and Delivery, I greet them and make sure they feel safe. I always tell them, ‘I’m glad you came in.’ Especially with teenagers, I show compassion and ask if they’re safe and getting prenatal care. They may be young, but they’re still having a baby. I want them to know that we are here to help.”
The Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum unit are under construction at EHS, but Childs believes the future of maternal health in Far Rockaway is brighter than ever, she said.
“This new LDRP will be a gamechanger for mothers and babies in our community. It’s a state-of-the-art facility that will not only improve health outcomes but also reduce the need for families to travel long distances for highquality care,” Childs explained. “It’s a sign of how much EHS is investing in child health and how committed we are to meeting the needs of the community.”
— Parker Schug
Parker Schug/Herald
Parker Schug completed the News York City marathon in five hours and 27 minutes on Now.3.
Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen
Assistant Business Administrator Position
The Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen is seeking an Assistant Business Administrator for an immediate opening. The successful candidate must possess a valid NYS SBA, SDBL, SDA, or SDL certification. The incumbent will assist the Assistant Superintendent for Business & Human Resources in all aspects of school business administration. The primary responsibilities include:
• Managing the District’s financial accounting system and procedures, processing accounting transactions, and preparing related month end/year end reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and related reports, responsible for grant recording and reporting.
• Managing the transportation process and responsible for the day-to-day transportation administration of the district.
• Maintain capital project files and ensure reporting of state aid forms on a timely basis for state aid. Coordinating all required reporting for audits and ST-3 filings. They assist in tuition billing, preparing cash flows as needed for necessary borrowings, develop regulations and processes to support Board of Education policies, assist in the supervision of certified and classified staff. Administrative experience and Certified Public Accountant Preferred; proficiency in Microsoft products is required, incumbent should be an independent thinker and motivated self-starter.
All interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to stayal@valleystream13.com or apply on OLAS.
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Herald Community Newspapers is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Email Marketing Expert to join our team. If you have a passion for crafting effective email campaigns and a knack for data-driven decision-making, this role is for you!
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POSITION DETAILS: Flexible: Part-time or Full-time. Salary range: $16,640 to $70,000, depending on experience and role.
Join our dynamic team and help us connect with our audience in meaningful ways! Apply today by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to lberger@liherald.com
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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
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Q. I saw an article about auditing government by our state comptroller and wondered if you saw how he outlined waste and mishandling federal and state funds, in recovering from Superstorm Sandy. He cited gaps in program “oversight.” Were you aware of problems? We got funds from the New York Rising program. It was an ordeal we hope to never repeat. Like our neighbors, our house was raised, but they got more money without questions. We received a letter demanding $20,000 back, claiming funds were misused. Our neighbor built an illegal ground-floor family room with a wet bar, yet we were told we could only have storage, for example, and the state didn’t even say anything when they passed inspection. Did you see that people were treated differently, and is there any recourse?
A. Since the program has ended, I doubt that you can appeal. For 10 years after the storm I made many observations of the ways in which the officials at each level handled the specifics of insisting on everything from plastic laminate countertops versus quartz or granite, the waste of every property separately surveyed for groundwater depth, the use of the ground floor and the changes in whether you could have a window or door opening, and even whether you could have masonry steps when the program only allowed for wood steps, which were destined to need maintenance or replacement in a short period of time. There were many ways a design professional like me, working with the recipients of the funds, like you, could have helped to make the programs more efficient, safer, and less expensive for the government, but each time I tried to contact the fund management, my input was ignored. I met with the national head of FEMA while I was filming a documentary about disasters in Moore, Oklahoma, as well state legislators and our local New York Rising program director. In each case I got a business card and a “Shoot me an email and we’ll talk,” but never any follow-up.
I saw that it was a complete waste to ask homeowners to separately pay for groundwater testing on their property, for $1,000 to $2,500, in order to qualify for house-raising when an organized agency could have saved millions of dollars by getting testing done up and down entire blocks, mobilizing the testing company to come to a block once instead of randomly testing next-door neighbors’ properties a day apart. I was working with five neighbors at one time, and tried to get a state and local adviser to review procedures and applications in a single meeting, only to be told that one would meet on a Wednesday, the next the following week and squeeze another in by the month’s end.
And, yes, I witnessed many differences in people’s treatment and how cases were handled, and I could not get an explanation when appealing on behalf of a homeowner. Perhaps the Homes and Community Renewal Agency can advise. Good luck!
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A call for tolerance amid the acrimony
Aweek and a half removed from the conclusion of the profoundly exasperating 2024 election cycle, it is abundantly clear that the political temperature remains at an unprecedented high.
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Constructive discourse seems nonexistent. Divisive rhetoric and finger-pointing have emerged as the standards of the day, and the pendulum has swung far away from working together across the political spectrum to build consensus for the greater good. This unsustainable climate is driving us down the dead-end road of acrimony and dysfunction.
We must all recognize this moment as a time for introspection and taking personal responsibility for the direction in which we move forward. As our emo-
tions settle, we should consider the legacy that we will leave for the next generation and reflect on what we can do to create a better path of promise for the future for those who follow.
In recognizing the magnitude of this moment in our political history, it is imperative to consider focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us. At our core, I believe we all share similar fundamental desires: to be able to live in an affordable, safe community where we, our families, and loved ones are treated with dignity and respect and can thrive, live authentically, and become the best versions of ourselves. We may have different customs, attend different religious institutions or celebrate in different ways, but the reality is this: We share more similarities than differences.
We must tamp down the divisive rhetoric that permeates our discourse.
ideals of tolerance and constructive problem-solving. Developing a willingness to listen and consider the possibility that an alternate way of thinking on an issue may have value is essential, and as a first step, I encourage everyone across the political spectrum to see how we can do better and contribute toward achieving this outcome.
seize on the work of forging a positive path for the next generation. Everyone is exhausted by the current political climate. We can and must do our part to work together, in order to give us all a better chance to live our best lives in a society where everyone is valued and protected.
Changing the toxic political climate starts with each one of us taking a long look in the mirror and embracing the
At this time of tremendous division, we must all renew our willingness to consider the legitimacy of differing perspectives and seek common ground on which reasonable people can begin to build a consensus. Start by focusing on something you can agree on and build from there. This isn’t an easy task, but it is a necessary one. We won’t always agree, but we must not always disagree. Even within our own families, we don’t concur on everything, but we move forward together.
With the holiday season fast approaching, now is an ideal time to
Our first task in this vital pursuit is tamping down the divisive rhetoric and intolerance that permeates our discourse. By focusing on understanding, empathy and bridge-building, we can pave the way for more united communities as we build a future that is inclusive, respectful of differences, and focused on creating solutions that benefit everyone.
Let’s come together — not as adversaries, but as neighbors and fellow citizens — and work toward a future in which our shared values and common goals guide us to a stronger and more resilient future. We are all better when we work together.
Scott M. Davis, of Rockville Centre, represents Nassau County’s 1st Legislative District.
L.I. urgently needs sustainable waste management
As Long Island grows, so does the stress on the region’s infrastructure, resources and properties. With nearly 3 million residents calling Nassau and Suffolk counties home, Long Island is facing a waste management crisis of unprecedented proportions.
Long Island produces approximately 7 million tons of waste annually. This immense volume, comprising everything from household trash to commercial and construction debris, is straining a region that is already stretching its waste management infrastructure upsettingly thin. And with the imminent closure of the Brookhaven Landfill, the region’s last major landfill, the crisis will only escalate, underscoring the critical need for sustainable solutions — particularly waste-to-energy systems — to address the growing environmental and logistical pressures. There’s no other way to put it, really: Current waste management practices on Long Island are becoming increasingly unsustainable. Landfills are a dead end. They’re shutting down all over the Northeast,
forcing waste to be transported farther and farther — an ecological and environmental catastrophe burdening residents, businesses and municipalities alike. Long-distance transportation of waste adds to traffic congestion, exponentially increases the likelihood of illegal dumping, pollutes the air, and exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions.
Long Island urgently needs a more sustainable waste management strategy.
region’s energy needs in a sustainable manner.
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e can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment.
Reworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions for over three decades, offers a solution to this growing crisis. With four strategically located thermomechanical treatment facilities — in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma — we’ve been instrumental in helping Long Island manage its waste more efficiently. These facilities are waste ecosystems, and employ a variety of sustainable capabilities that extract valuable resources from what many of us toss in our kitchen bins at home.
For example, each of these facilities houses waste-to-energy technology. By converting waste into renewable energy, we reduce the Island’s reliance on landfills while simultaneously generating electricity, thus contributing to the
Throughout our more than 30 years on Long Island, we’ve been focused on working with community groups and environmental advocates to lead the way in developing and implementing advanced solutions to help the region achieve its environmental goals. The journey toward a sustainable future, however, is a collective one. It requires the active participation of residents, businesses and municipalities in waste reduction, recycling and support for sustainable waste management practices.
Our commitment to sustainability also extends to our metalrecovery services, where we recycle over 60,000 tons of ferrous and non-ferrous materials each year. To put this in perspective, the recovered metal could form a chain of paperclips that wraps around the Earth 85 times. This dedication to resource recovery highlights our mission to minimize waste and maximize the value of discarded materials.
For example, improper disposal of medications, whether flushed or thrown away, can lead to pharmaceutical contamination of groundwater, potentially affecting both the environment and public health. That’s why we partner with
municipalities throughout the year across Long Island to help organize pharmaceutical take-back events. This gives residents a way to safely and responsibly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs. By facilitating proper disposal methods, Reworld and its municipal partners are helping reduce the risk of contamination, and help keep our communities safe and healthy by protecting critical infrastructure.
In addition to community programming, Reworld is also driving innovation in sustainable waste solutions on Long Island by implementing new technology at our facilities. We’ve developed advanced thermal-treatment methods and integrated high-efficiency combustion systems with cutting-edge environmental controls. Our Long Island plants operate with an unprecedented level of efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Long Island stands at a critical crossroads. The decisions we make today will shape the future of our waste management infrastructure. We can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment and strain our communities. By embracing sustainable practices, we can reduce landfill dependency, lower our carbon footprint and create a healthier, cleaner environment for future generations.
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Herald editorial
Delivering quality journalism matters most
last week’s news that The Newark Star-Ledger will cease its print edition and become digitalonly in February offers an opportunity to reflect on how quality journalism best serves our communities today.
The Star-Ledger’s shift, along with similar moves by other newspapers in New Jersey, reflects the complex reality facing modern newsrooms. But rather than seeing this as a choice between print and digital, let’s focus on what research consistently shows: Different formats serve different purposes, and many readers benefit from both.
Print newspapers continue to command exceptional trust and engagement. Studies repeatedly demonstrate that readers retain information better from print, and advertisers see stronger results from print campaigns. There’s something uniquely focused about the experience of reading a physical newspaper — the thoughtful progression through its pages, the serendipitous discoveries, the natural hierarchy that helps readers understand what matters
letters
Affordable housing tops the list of L.I.’s problems
To the Editor:
I’m writing in response to the editorial “The Herald’s pact with you” (Oct. 31-Nov. 6), in which you ask, “What are the topics you care about?”
There are many problems affecting Nassau County, Long Island, New York state and the United States that I care about, but the one I find myself coming back to more than any other is housing, specifically the availability of affordable housing.
I live in Point Lookout, a community that has gentrified enormously since my parents bought a home here in 1957, for which they paid $17,500, taking a 10-year mortgage. It’s great for me, I guess, that my home has appreciated in value astronomically, but, in my opinion, not so good overall for the people of Long Island.
One of my daughters struggled to find somewhere to live on her own nearby, finally settling into part of a home in another Nassau County community, paying rent that’s at the very limit of what she can afford. And this is typical. As individuals and families struggle to pay their mortgages and property taxes, there are close to zero apartments and mixed-use developments being built.
In Long Beach, just down the road from Point Lookout, there are innumerable, mostly illegal apartments in homes, despite the periodic statements of various Long Beach officials
most. Digital platforms, meanwhile, excel at breaking news and interactive graphics.
The most successful news organizations today recognize that different stories, and different moments, call for different platforms.
At the Herald, we see firsthand how print and digital complement each other. Breaking news might first appear online, and then our print editions provide the context, analysis and depth that help readers truly understand issues affecting their communities. Each platform serves its purpose, and together they create a more informed community.
The future of news isn’t about choosing digital over print, or vice versa — it’s about delivering quality journalism through whatever channels best serve you, our readers. There’s no doubt that news will eventually be delivered by a technology that doesn’t even exist yet, and that’s OK.
Local newspapers, regardless of format, serve as champions of community achievements, watchdogs of public officials and chroniclers of the stories that
matter most to our readers. Whether you’re holding a printed page or scrolling on a screen, what matters most is the quality of the journalism you’re reading.
At the Herald, our commitment has remained unchanged for many decades: to provide trustworthy, impactful journalism that serves the people of Long Island. We’ll continue investing in both print and digital delivery, recognizing that our readers benefit from having choices in how they consume news. And, of course, we always want to hear from you about how we can serve you and your communities better.
The future of journalism depends not on the medium but on the continued support of readers who value quality local news. Whether you prefer print or digital, or both, your engagement helps ensure that professional journalism continues to thrive in our communities. Tell your friends and family to subscribe to their local newspapers, wherever in the world they live.
We look forward to being your trusted source of local news for years to come.
promising a crackdown on such apartments.
The opposition to building more housing on Long Island is fierce. Look what happened last year to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s attempt to encourage the construction of more housing throughout the state.
Local politicians rant and rave about how apartments and multi-unit developments near transit hubs will destroy the suburban character of Nassau County — as if developers were looking to build huge apartments in residential neighborhoods!
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— while our young people and families who cannot afford to buy homes have almost no options for housing. Cowardly town, county and state politicians serve only their own self-interest in being re-elected, and do nothing to address this problem. And our young people, and others, continue to leave Long Island due to the lack of housing options.
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topinions Reflecting on progress and looking ahead
hank you. Over the past two years, I have had the incredible honor of traveling throughout the 9th Senate District to meet our neighbors, to see the extraordinary work they’re doing to serve and contribute to our communities, and to hear about the challenges and struggles they face every day. As a mother and a small-business owner, I’m all too familiar with many of these challenges — inflation and the increasingly high cost of living, concerns about public safety and antisemitism, and helping our children navigate a seemingly more and more troubled world.
Despite how insurmountable these challenges appear, there is almost a sense of comfort in knowing that so many of us are facing them together. That’s why I sought to be a voice for our community two years ago, and why I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity the residents of the district have
given me to continue advocating for them in Albany for the next two years.
With the 2025 state legislative session quickly approaching, I am committed to ensuring that the priorities and concerns of the residents of our communities are heard in the Capitol. I will continue to highlight the experiences my constituents share with me to help make the case for tackling the issues impacting everyday New Yorkers. It is imperative that lawmakers return to Albany with a focus on lowering costs and combating the affordability crisis head-on.
ilong-term if they ultimately decide to resume this disastrous proposal. rather than further burdening New Yorkers with more taxes and costly mandates, we need to rein in state spending to drive down the costs of goods and utilities.
t’s clear that residents don’t like policies that result from oneparty control.
After years of control by a one-party supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature, and after two consecutive budgets that included a billion-dollar-or-more handout to New York City’s selfimposed migrant crisis, New York voters have rejected the State Senate’s supermajority. It’s clear that residents aren’t in favor of the tax-and-spend policies that have resulted from one-party control, and gimmicks like pausing the congestion pricing tax on commuters shortly before an election won’t work
Letters
Not giving in to ‘our season of despair’
To the Editor:
I hope that Nov. 5, 2024, is not a date that will live in infamy, but I must express my justifiable concerns. I don’t fear the boogeyman in the closet. I fear a reality that may occur.
Hello, America: This is the time to say, “Oops, shoulda not done that.” This may be the season of our regret and despair. At the risk of sounding Cassandra-like, I fear for our democratic nation, I fear for our personal safety and I fear for our future.
Let’s start with our new leader, Donald Trump, awaiting sentencing on his criminal charges. How will the judicial system honor the decisions of the jurors? What will he do in the cases of the Capitol rioters? He could grant all or some of them pardons. What actions might he take on his first day in office? Which programs will he sign into law?
At risk are female reproductive rights, tariffs that could possibly raise the price of marketplace goods, more laws against vulnerable and targeted populations and the empowering of those who promote false science and other highly dubious theo-
ries. Many of us are concerned about what could happen to our health care and Social Security benefits. Will they change, possibly with decreases that will seriously impact an aging population? And, of course, there is the issue of border security, with its parallel implications of a ready labor market.
Like many of my fellow citizens, I hope that President-elect Trump doesn’t violate long-held democratic traditions and implement authoritarian governance.
I am worried about him using his platform to praise authoritarian leaders while demeaning our democratic allies. I am also concerned about him using pejorative and threatening language with his perceived enemies. We who feel abandoned and in despair must stand strong, and must continue to make our voices heard through democratic means and processes. We must persist in speaking for the disenfranchised, so the liberties we have known and hope to preserve for future generations are not deserted and forgotten. This is our America — let us continue to carry the torch illuminating a better life for all, and not give in to our season of despair.
MIrEILLE TAub Freeport
In the years since shortsighted bail reform policies went into effect in 2020, New Yorkers have been clamoring to restore common sense to our judicial system. That’s why the very first bill I introduced was intended to return judicial discretion, and allow judges to consider whether a defendant poses a threat to the community when setting bail, a common-sense practice allowed by 49 states and the federal government, but prohibited in New York.
Antisemitism, which once lurked mostly in the shadows, has reared its head in public, yet state lawmakers in the majority didn’t take action on any of the proposals laid out by my colleagues and me in the Antisemitism Working Group report.
While it may be a challenge — one that I welcome — to persuade some of
my colleagues across the aisle to change course by lowering costs for New Yorkers and empowering law enforcement and our judicial system to keep our communities safe, I am optimistic about the opportunities to work with lawmakers of all stripes to combat the youth mental health crisis. Last year, bipartisan legislation I cosponsored to protect children from harmful social media algorithms was signed into law. I hope to build on this progress and bolster access to mental health services in our schools.
It is unlikely that New York’s problems will be fixed overnight, and there will no doubt be further challenges in getting our state back on the right track, but every day I am inspired by the stories from friends and neighbors who help make our communities a better place to live. It is these stories, these friends and these neighbors who motivate me to serve them. So I want to thank you not only for the support and the opportunity to continue serving as your state senator, but also for everything you do — big and small — to add to those communities to make them the best places call home. Thank you.
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.
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