Rockville Centre Herald 04-27-2023

Let’s get this season started

RVC Little League pitcher Quinn Fitzpatrick, 12, warms up before the opening game of the season. Story, more photos, Page 3.

A hospital volunteer unrivaled

MSSN honors Susan Keller’s years

By dAnIeL OFFneR doffner@liherald.com

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital recognized Susan Keller, of Rockville Centre, last week for more than 24 years of volunteer service, during which she logged more than 28,000 hours.

Since 1956, thousands of residents from the communities surrounding the hospital have served as volunteers. This year’s staff of 130 volunteers gathered on April 19 to celebrate the efforts of those who served before them, including Keller, as well as those who will do so in the years to come.

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Keller, 67, said she first signed up to be a volunteer on June 30, 1998, after dropping her two daughters off at the elementary school across the street.

“I had time on my hands, and thought, why not go and volunteer at the hospital?” she recalled.

Whether she’s talking with patients and nurses in the hospital’s cardiac unit or reading for newborns in neonatal care, Keller said that the most rewarding part of the job is spending time with the patients.

“You start with one good feeling, and it just grows exponentially,” she said. “Sometimes it helps to see a familiar face. I’m not there taking

Four seek two at-large seats on Board of Ed

By dAnIeL OFFneR doffner@liherald.com

Four candidates are running for two at-large seats on the Rockville Centre Board of Education in the May 16 election.

Newcomers Linette Genovese, a Long Beach school district guidance counselor; Janet Gruner, a past president of the South Side Middle School PTA; and Roxanne Rizzi, a New York City schoolteacher, are challenging incumbent school board Secretary Tara Hackett, who is running for her third term. The two top vote-getters will be elected to three-year terms, which will begin on July 1.

Linette Genovese

Genovese is a lifelong educator and a guidance counselor in the Long Beach school district. She is also a former member of the Rockville Centre district’s PTA executive board. Both of her children are South Side High graduates.

As a guidance counselor, she feels she brings a lot to the table, considering the increased concern over mental health, learning loss due to the pandemic, and plans to expand on security.

Genovese said she does not support accelerating all eighthgraders into algebra and earth

science courses, and would prefer that alternative courses be offered for those struggling academically.

“Children need more options, especially at the high school level,” she said. “I think we need to re-evaluate how we’re implementing the IB program and Middle Years program in order to determine whether we’re going to bring in the Primary Years program.”

Genovese has also said she supports the recent efforts of the school board to hire a district director of security with a background in law enforcement, which she says has been shown to be effective where she works.

She said that she would also like students to be provided with scanable lanyards in order to enter the building, and for all other doors besides the single point of entry, to be alarmed.

“I’m pleased that the district has plans to expand on security,” Genovese said. “If anything, we cannot be too safe.”

She has addressed the school board about a number of issues. Most notably, in February 2021, she vehemently criticized the absence of plans to reopen schools a year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic. “I felt like there wasn’t a plan to Continued on page 19

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Defender Hose Company hosts open house

By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

Part of the 14th annual RecruitNY statewide initiative, volunteer firefighters with Defender Hose Company No. 1 in Rockville Centre welcomed area residents to the firehouse at 39 S. Centre Ave. on Sunday, April 23, to learn more about what it takes to join the fire department.

RecruitNY is a statewide initiative organized by the Firefighters Association of New York to help increase volunteer membership in local departments. The past several years have been challenging for volunteer fire departments across New York, and it is estimated that there are 20,000 fewer volunteer firefighters than there were 20 years ago.

Today, firefighters are responding to more calls than ever before. Volunteers answer the call for medical emergencies, flooded basements, downed power lines, automobile accidents, and, of course — fires. In order to meet these challenges more firefighters are needed to provide optimal levels of protection for residents.

“This is an excellent opportunity for our residents and their families to meet their local volunteer firefighters and learn a bit more about the fire service,” Ex-

Chief James Avondet said in a statement. “Volunteer firefighters are everyday heroes who dedicate their spare time to helping people in their times of need. We are always looking for new members, and it is our hope that after seeing the incredible camaraderie of the firehouse up close, more people will be interested in becoming a part of our very special family.”

FASNY has worked hard over the years to develop and implement programs and events to assist New York’s 1,700-plus volunteer fire departments with recruiting new volunteers.

Last year, more than 250 fire depart-

ments throughout the state participated in the RecruitNY open house events, including Defender Hose Company No. 1 in Rockville Centre, which raised more than $5,000 to fund their recruiting efforts including updates to the DefenderHoseCo1.org website, social media accounts, and setting up a new recruitment video that has generated multiple inquiries, resulting in several new members over the past year.

During the open house event, participants got a glimpse of how volunteers in the fire department operate. They demonstrated how to properly put on different

gear, gave tours of the firehouse and the different fire apparatus, and gave demonstrations on proper firefighting procedure.

Not only was this an opportunity to highlight the many rewards and responsibilities that come with being a volunteer firefighter, it also helped to raise public awareness about the need for more volunteers.

To find out more information on ways to join the Rockville Centre Volunteer Fire Department, visit RVCFD.org or call via the non-emergency number at (516)678-9254.

Ex-ChIEF JON MALkIN explains many different aspects of fires and spreading fires at home with open doors.

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FIREFIghtERs DEMONstRAtE hOw to properly put out a fire using the hose.

Little League celebrates its opening day 1978 Eastern Regional Champs inducted into Hall of Fame

Hundreds of parents and young baseball players marched down Maple Avenue towards Hickey Field as part of the Rockville Centre Little League opening day parade on April 22.

The opening day ceremonies followed with a special presentation of the RVC Little League Hall of Fame’s inaugural class of 2023. Honorees included Bill Carey and Chris Carter, who played on the 1978 Eastern Regional championship team — the first on Long Island to advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Inductees also included coaches Charlie Jansen and Bob Glover, league administrator and 10-year president, Bob Klein, and league founders William Seward and John Nofi, who both played an instrumental role in opening the organization up to more children with the creation of the minor league.

RVC Little League was founded in 1951. In the 72 years since, league teams have gone on to win more than 100 district championships, 24 Nassau County championships, 20 Long Island titles, and four state championships.

Following the presentation, Carey, who went on to play for St. John’s University and the Chicago White Sox minor league team, was invited to the plate to throw out the ceremonial first pitch to start the season.

Teams then hit the field to warm up before the opening game.

–Daniel Offner

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Jazmid alvarado, 9, recites the little league pledge during the opening day ceremonies.

rita Nofi EtiENNE Orefice, daughter of John Nofi and first vice president of the softball program, enjoys the opening day ceremonies.

romaiN ramdas and Anthony Ramdas, 4, march in the RVC Little League parade on April 22. mayor fraNCis murray shares a few words during the RVC Little League’s opening day ceremonies.

of thE RVC Little League march during the parade from South Side Middle School to Hickey Field for the opening day ceremonies.

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roCkvillE CENtrE mayor Francis Murray and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito honored members of the 1978 RVC Little League Eastern Regional Champions during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday.

Task force targets graffiti, illegal signage

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Illegal advertisements. Unsightly graffiti. Littered roadways.

“There’s nothing more irritating than, at the end of your day, when you’re driving home and you’re looking forward to going home and relaxing with your family, you are greeted at every (utility) pole with an unsightly sign,” said Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin. “We’ve come up with a concept we are hoping is going to help alleviate some of these concerns.”

That concept includes the creation of a “quality of life” task force. Its motivation is removing illegal ads, graffiti and litter, creating clean communities while preserving the suburban landscape in Hempstead.

One of the more popular signs many neighbors might see, Clavin said, are those advertising they “buy houses, no matter what the cost is.” Yet, the cost for hanging the sign could be a fine, since doing so is against the law. Advertisements for businesses — oftentimes hung on utility poles and street signs — are also included under the umbrella of “illegal signage,” Clavin said, and the town has witnessed an increase in these posters or boards being found all over downtowns.

The town’s code states it is illegal to litter or hang solicitations on “fences, trees, utility poles, or similar supporting devices, or to vacant or unoccupied structures.”

“These men and women (on the task force) are going to go out throughout the

HEmpstEAD tOwN supERVisOR Don Clavin announced the creation of a ‘quality of life’ task force last week in Merrick, all part of an effort to combat illegal signage, graffiti and litter that he says plagues communities and hurts the suburban landscape.

town every single day,” Clavin said. “They’re going to target different areas.”

Councilman Chris Carini — who represents a district that encompasses South Shore communities like Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh and Seaford — has worked hard over the last few years to help neighborhoods remove graffiti from Long Island Rail Road station trestles and other miscellaneous, public use structures, and helped spearhead the quality of life initiative. He says the issue of graffiti and illegal signage has been a regular nuisance to town

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“Going back to my years as a civic leader, these illegal signs and graffiti have been a major complaint in our neighborhoods,” Carini told reporters during a Merrick news conference last week. “We’ve seen an increase in graffiti. We’ve seen an increase in the signs. And we’re going to get out in front of this.”

Some of the town’s strongest partners in the creation of the task force were civic and homeowner associations, Clavin said, as well as various chambers of com -

merce, which work to keep their communities clean, and a place where people want to live.

Joe Baker, past president of the South Merrick Community Civic Association, has been a proponent of the task force. In just three days, Baker said he worked with the Merrick-based group to pull down illegal signs in the area.

“Over the years, we’ve collected hundreds of these,” Baker said. “The quality of life — we want to keep it good. Our motto has always been, ‘Look good, feel good.’ If the community looks good, we feel good.”

Clavin said the task force is just one step to tackling the problem at hand — Carini and other town board members are actively looking at legislation and seeing where adjustments can be made.

Utility companies have offered their support, becoming “very, very willing partners,” Clavin said.

“They understand the concerns. They understand it’s unsightly, and we’ll be changing those laws to strengthen them and fine people for not caring about other people, and where other people live.”

Anyone who wants to report illegal signs, litter or graffiti, can call (516) 4895000, and ask for their specific council person. They also can post areas of concerns on social media.

“The Town of Hempstead is a great place to live. We want to keep it clean and pristine,” Clavin said. “That’s what this squad is all about.

“Let the cleaning begin.”

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“Nothing is inherently and invincibly young except spirit. And spirit can enter a human being perhaps better in the quiet of old age and dwell there more undisturbed than in turmoil of adventure.” — George

Santayana

“The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball - the further I am rolled the more I gain.”

— Susan B. Anthony

“Why not just embrace it, go along with it and welcome it?”

— Helen Mirren

“I believe the second half of one’s life is

meant to be better than the first half. The first half is finding out how you do it. And the second half is enjoying it.” — Frances

Lear

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

“The complete life, the perfect pattern, includes old age as well as youth and maturity. The beauty of the morning and the radiance of noon are good, but it would be a very silly person who drew the curtains and turned on the light in order to shut out the tranquility of the evening. Old age has its pleasures, which, though different, are not less than the pleasures of youth.”

—W. Somerset Maugham

“There is a fountain of youth; it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” —

Sophia Loren

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Local author releases a new comedy book

Kate Herzlin of Rockville Centre will read passages from her new book on May 7

By STACEY TAYLOR Correspondent

The Sisterhood at Central Synagogue Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre will host its famous bagel brunch event on Sunday, May 7, featuring the authors of the new book, “Jokes to Offend Men.”

The event will feature a discussion with Rockville Centre native, Kate Herzlin, and with her co-authors, Allison Kelley, Danielle Kraese, and Ysabel Yates, for a discussion about their modern feminist take on the classic joke book, which was developed to amuse and empower readers that are tired of being the punch line.

Herzlin and her colleagues first came together back in early 2020, to write a piece for the nonprofit publishing company and daily humor website, McSweeney’s, entitled, “Jokes I’ve told that my male colleagues didn’t like,” which went viral.

It seemed to hit a nerve with readers, several of who had been told time and again to “lighten up. It’s just a joke,” when misogynistic quips had been directed at them in the workplace.

“With how deeply this piece seemed to resonate, we decided to write a book that explored classic joke formats in ways that empowered readers beyond the workplace,” Herzlin said. “We’ve heard from readers how different jokes reference the same circumstances they’ve found them-

selves in, and how meaningful it is to have jokes at the ready to turn to in these times. These kinds of patriarchal dynamics exist not just at one’s job, but also at home, at the doctor’s office, in school, and more. Our aim was to write jokes for readers in these situations and let them know that we were there with them, hoping to make them laugh.”

Herzlin said the book’s inspiration comes from situations that, unfortunately, really do occur every day. Despite what the title may suggest, the intent of the story is not actually to offend men. She said that the intent is that readers take away a sense of feeling that they are not alone, and provide a few new jokes that they can turn to or share with others when they’re having a difficult time.

“It’s really rewarding to see that the book can help people find a deeper sense of empathy for what others go through, and give them a chance to learn more,” she said. “The book is dedicated to anyone who could use a little laughter and catharsis at the end of a long day.”

Herzlin learned Jewish humor and Yiddish jokes from her grandparents and her pediatric oncologist, who she said is one of the funniest people she has ever met.

“The way he used humor in difficult times,” she said. “It helped me maintain a sense of normalcy and a sense of childhood. This left a lasting impression on me,

to Offend Men,’ at Central Synagogue Beth Emeth, 430 DeMott Ave., on Sunday, May 7.

and ever since I’ve found myself turning to comedy and writing to process the world, both as a way to find some relief and to find the strength and hope to keep going and fighting for what matters.”

Her father shared information about the book with the synagogue community,

and reached out to Meryl Sussman, who is also a member of the synagogue’s library. Sussman took an interest and wanted to help plan an event around the book.

“I am so glad I decided to help host the event, because I really connected with Kate and the purpose of ‘Jokes to Offend Men,’” Sussman said.

Sussman said the event is free and open to the community. Men are encouraged to attend too, but the conversation might not be of interest to kids younger than 13. To RSVP, email CSBESisterhood@gmail.com or contact Sussman at (815)-901-4405.

Herzlin said she is excited to visit and share the book with readers in her hometown of Rockville Centre.

“It’s wonderful to get to share the book at an event in the town and the synagogue where I spent so much time growing up,” Herzlin said. “I anticipate that my coauthors and I will get to share a bit more about what it was like to write this book, how we collaborated, discuss some of the different joke formats we explore in the book, and more. I’ll be re-reading the book to think about which jokes I’d like to share and discuss.”

To find out more about the book visit JokesToOffendMen.com. If you can’t make the event on May 7 but still want a copy of the book, Herzlin encourages visiting one of the many independent booksellers on Long Island to order a copy.

What Made Me Decide to VC Board of Education?

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South Side far from road weary

By toNY BellissiMo tbellissimo@liherald.com

A season after playing in the Nassau Class C boys’ lacrosse championship game, South Side is looking to make a similar run in Class B that’s been dominated in recent years by Garden City.

The Cyclones hit the road to face the Trojans on May 3 and host last year’s Class B runner-up Calhoun and semifinalist MacArthur the following week. South Side captured six of its first eight, including each of its first three Conference B games.

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a tWo-tiMe all-CoUNtY selection headed to Monmouth University, Curley has picked up where she left off last spring and through the first six games netted 23 goals to go along with 10 assists. She’s in her fourth varsity season and in 2022 ranked among Nassau County’s leading scorers with 48 goals and 26 assists. With more than 100 career goals, Curley is “an undeniable force on the field,” coach Vin Tetro said.

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thursday, april 27

Softball: V.S. North at Lynbrook 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Malverne at V.S. Central 5 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Bellmore-Merrick at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Mepham at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Garden City at South Side 5 p.m.

Softball: Hewlett at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Baseball: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway 5:15 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Wantagh at Long Beach 7 p.m.

Friday, april 28

Girls Lacrosse: Freeport at Clarke 4:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Bethpage at Seaford 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Baldwin at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at V.S. District 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Softball: Clarke at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: MacArthur at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Softball: V.S. South at V.S. Central 5 p.m.

Softball: Elmont at Lawrence 5 p.m.

saturday, april 29

Baseball: West Hempstead at V.S. South 11 a.m.

Softball: Lynbrook at South Side 1 p.m.

“We’re still a work in progress but we’ve done a lot of good things,” coach Steve DiPietro said. “We’ve been on the road a ton. We’ve taken bus rides for six of the first eight games and we picked up some nice wins we can use as building blocks.”

For a second straight year, the Cyclones opened with an impressive victory over perennial Class A title contender and 2022 county runner-up Syosset, 9-5, March 23. Four days later, junior Cole DiPietro’s fourth goal of the game beat Port Washington, the defending Class A champions, 10-9 in overtime off a feed from junior Owen West.

“It was a promising start that gave the kids confidence,” coach DiPietro said.

“They have goals of what they want to achieve this season and they’re moving one step at a time. I think as long as we stay healthy and keep getting better, we can compete for the conference and county titles.”

The coach said one game he was particularly pleased with so far came April 4 in the conference opener played under the lights in Long Beach. “On the way there we talked about coming out strong and bringing the energy early and executing,” he said. “We took a 2-1 lead and Tommy [Gentile] made some big stops to keep it that way before our offense starting clicking on all cylinders.”

The result was a 16-11 victory that wasn’t as close as the final indicated. South Side led by eight through three quarters thanks to four goals apiece from West and junior Michael Aiello, and a hat trick from senior Ryan Mayerhofer.

Junior Michael Melkonian won 21 of 24 faceoffs and has a 68 percent success rate through eight games.

“He’s probably the No. 2 faceoff kid in the county,” DiPietro said of Melkonian, an All-County selection last spring and a Cornell commit.

The starting attack has mostly featured Aiello (17 goals), Mayerhofer (15) and junior Liam Livingston (11 assists.) West (21 points), DiPietro (eight goals), and seniors Chris Vanco and Jack Mayerhofer are leading the midfield. Sophomore Cullen Lynch, the youngest on the roster, has chipped in four goals.

“We have pretty nice balance,” coach DiPietro said. “Defensively, we’ve held most teams to seven goals or fewer so far. That’s a good sign.”

Gentile is an All-County netminder headed to Boston University. A solid group of defenders in front of him includes seniors Logan Kelly and Ryan Kassl, and juniors Patrick Mullin and James Sullivan. Defensive midfielders Ryan McNicholas (senior) and Jack Lozito (junior) help make things difficult for opponents.

“The next part of our schedule is going to be a serious challenge,” DiPietro said.

Neil Miller/Herald photo JUNioR MiChael aiello had four goals as the Cyclones opened the Conference B slate in style with a 16-11 victory at Long Beach.

Avoiding summer tragedy around the water

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

Record-breaking temperatures this April have signaled an early start to pool season. While water fun is a summer ritual, it can also lead to avoidable calamity when children are left unattended around water.

But the danger could be worse when an adult is casually supervising.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between 1 and 4 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly all of those tragedies — 88 percent — happen with an adult watching, experts say.

“Supervision is the main reason for drowning accidents,” said Jim Spiers, president of Stop Drowning Now. “They’re not actively supervising and paying attention.”

For Jenny Bennett, a founding member of Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning, the issue is personal. Bennett’s son Jackson drowned in the family’s backyard pool when he was just 18 months.

Bennett, an emergency room nurse in Texas, has made it her mission to educate as many parents as possible about the danger. Her organization encourages parents and caregivers to learn CPR and first aid. Install fences with locking gates around pools. And give children swimming lessons by certified teachers.

“Say a child is fishing with grandpa and they fall in a pond or lake,” Bennett said. “Teach a child to roll and float on their back so they are able to breathe and call for help. Children under 4 are not able to tread water, so teach them the swim-float-swim sequence so they can float and breathe.”

New York state law generally requires every pool to have an audible alarm and be enclosed by a fence with locking gates. County, town and even villages often have additional safety requirements.

“While town public pools have well-trained lifeguards keeping people safe, residents must also be wary of the dangers surrounding private, personal pools,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said. “A lot of our pool safety rules translate to personal pools — no running near the pool. No diving in the shallow end. And for children, swimming with adult supervision is an absolute must.”

As a board member of the New York Water Safety Coalition, Spiers advocates for statewide and even nationwide initiatives. Currently, the coalition has four bills up for consideration in Albany. One bill — S.3608 — would require parents of a newborn to watch a video explaining the dangers of drowning for infants and young children before they even leave the maternity ward. The video would be in addition to the required material educating parents about shaken baby syndrome.

The state Senate bill has three co-sponsors, as well as a companion bill in the Assembly.

Another bill being pushed in Albany by the New York Water Safety Coalition would designate state money to provide swimming lessons to children in urban areas. The coalition is working with organizations and municipalities in the Rockaways and throughout New York City, in addition to several other states.

“The most unfortunate statement I hear is parents who say they didn’t think it could happen to them,” Spiers said, “or they just didn’t know.”

What experts want parents and caregivers to remember about water safety is that simply being present while kids are swimming isn’t good enough. An adult must actively watch the water, Bennett said. That means refraining from alcohol and drugs, staying off a cell phone, and not engaging in small talk at gatherings.

“These children are not being neglected in the vast majority of cases,” Bennett said. “There is simply a lapse of supervision. It only takes 30 seconds for a child under

30 pounds to drown. They inhale water, lose consciousness, and in only a couple of minutes, brain death occurs.”

An adult should be designated as the “water watcher” around pools, Spiers said. That person does not take their eyes off the water for any reason. And if a child does go missing, don’t waste time looking in safer places like under the bed or in a closet.

“If you do have a pool and a child is missing in the house, check the pool first,” Bennett said.

Spiers and Bennett both emphasized that when a child drowns, there is almost never a loud indication to alert adults. If an adult is in the house, “watching” the pool from the kitchen table, they may not realize there is danger.

“It’s not like in the movies,” Spiers said. “Drowning is a silent killer. They can’t speak or call for help.”

More safety tips are available through a number of online resources, including StopDrowningNow.org, ParentsPreventingChildhoodDrowning.com, and PoolSafely.gov.

h2Nos — What to Avoid

■ Don’t just supervise — actively watch without looking away.

■ Keep toys out of the pool when not in use so children don’t have to urge to play.

■ Don’t drink or use drugs while supervising children in the water.

■ Don’t keep patio or lawn furniture near a pool.

■ Don’t assume someone is watching the water.

■ Don’t assume every door and window is locked.

■ Don’t use technology or work from home while supervising children in the water.

■ Don’t rely on personal flotation devices for safety.

Step-up your supervision

■ Install layers of protection, like fences and locked gates.

■ Keep all gates, doors and windows locked.

■ Keep children in the water within arm’s reach.

■ Store pool chemicals in locked containers and out of reach.

■ Learn CPR and rescue breathing.

■ Create an emergency plan in advance.

■ Install a motion alarm on all doors and the pool.

■ Ask a professional for a safety inspection.

Sue Grieco/Herald file RAth PARK POOL in Franklin Square is a local hotspot for families looking to beat the heat. Safety experts insist that adults keep watching their children even in public pools.

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EvEN With PROfESSiONAL lifeguards, parents should keep eyes on their children at all times when in the water at places like Veterans Memorial Park Pool in East Meadow.

Donnelly targets ‘deepfake’ revenge loophole

By MICHAEL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

Patrick Carey probably thought he could get away with posting false pornographic images of women he knew online, since there are no laws specifically addressing such “deepfake” images.

As it turns out, the 22-year-old Seaford man — who was sentenced for the crime this past week — almost did get away with it. At least according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

“Creating a fake image, even if it is sexually explicit, is not a criminal offense in New York state,” Donnelly said. “It’s a loophole that allows child pornographers to use new technology to circumvent the existing laws and evade prosecutions.”

Between January and September 2021, nearly a dozen women contacted Nassau County police after discovering images of themselves on a pornographic website. These were not real images, however, but rather ones prosecutors say had been edited by Carey to appear as such.

Carey allegedly pulled images of up to 50 women from their social media accounts and made these “deepfakes.” These women had attended General Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown alongside Carey.

In addition to the images, Carey also allegedly included personal information of the women, including full names, addresses and telephone numbers.

“The depravity on display by this defendant truly makes my skin crawl,” Donnelly said shortly after his April 18 sentencing. “He acted with hate, and he targeted these girls. He tried to make them fear for their safety and their future. But he underestimated their bravery and their resilience.”

Using three different usernames, Carey allegedly posted more than 1,200 sexually explicit “deepfakes” between August 2019 and September 2021.

“These are images of these young women — just them being girls,” Melissa Scannell, assistant district attorney, told the Herald in December 2021. “It was images of them at cheerleading. It was them smiling at the beach. They were just living their lives.”

Carey was indicted in November that year, but didn’t plead guilty to four charges until this past December. He was sentenced April 18 to six months in prison and 10 years of probation. He also must register as a sex offender.

What got Carey that sentence, Donnelly said, was not creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images of women without their consent. Instead, it was that one of the images he posted included a sexually explicit image of an underage girl.

But Donnelly wants to prevent another Patrick Carey from committing these kinds of crimes. With that, she has asked lawmakers in Albany to introduce the Digital Manipulation Protection Act. This state law is intended to make illegal the creation of deepfake images of real people in this manner, no matter how old the victims are.

If passed, there could be up to five new criminal charges associated with the kind of things Carey was accused of doing.

“New York state currently lacks the adequate criminal statutes to protect victims of ‘deepfake’ pornography, both adults and children,” Donnelly said. “That is why I am proposing the legislature take up the Digital Manipulation Protection Act, that would close the loopholes in the law that allow sexual predators and child pornographers to create sexually explicit digitally manipulated images and evade prosecution.

“We cannot protect New Yorkers without making these changes.”

Donnelly has been in contact with other district attorneys’ offices to get the ball rolling on this proposed law, and hopes to see it passed within a year. But whether that does happen will all depend on how legislators ultimately want to move forward.

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald

NASSAu CouNtY DIStrICt Attorney Anne Donnelly, left, has proposed a law that would make posting fake sexually explicit images a state crime. This comes after Patrick Carey of Seaford nearly got away with doing just that — allegedly — until he reportedly posted an image of an underage girl.

Spring 2023 Flushing Notice

Each spring, Liberty flushes the pipes in our water distribution system. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, which helps us to clean out any mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes. When crews are in the area, customers may experience a drop in water pressure or discolored water. If this happens, let your water run until it is clear. Customers are encouraged to check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher.

Flushing will be conducted Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Any changes due to weather will be posted on our website at www.libertyenergyandwater.com.

Mount Sinai South Nassau honors longtime volunteer

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blood pressure or giving medicine. I’m there keeping them company … I always joke it keeps me off the streets and out of the mall. But I don’t want to be anywhere else. This is where I want to be.”

Keller is the captain of the volunteer office on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and was a part of the hospital’s compassionate listener program, which, she said, is facilitated by the spiritual care department.

“It’s really just helping run the office so the director can get her work done,” she said. “It used to be, people would come in and ask about volunteering. Now everything is online.”

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Over the years she has volunteered, she has received the Town of Hempstead Annual Volunteer Recognition Award, South Nassau’s Five Star Adelaide Cromwell Memorial Award, and the Long Island Business News Healthcare Hero Volunteer award.

Before the pandemic, Keller spent 25 and 30 hours a week at the hospital. When she returned after the pandemic eased, her weekly hours were reduced to 20 or so.

“Sometimes it’s a tough day,” she said. “The hardest part of the job is when you lose a patient. When you have a connection with someone and that bed isn’t occupied, and someone wasn’t discharged the way you thought they would (be). It doesn’t happen that often. But even when you do lose somebody, there are people you never forget.”

She remembered being urged not to get too close to a patient on the Oncology floor named Carol, who was expected to live only six months. “I was blessed to know her for 18 months,” Keller said. “We got to be very close. She will always have a

special place in my heart. I used to have her voicemail saved on my phone. I would play it because I wanted to hear her voice.”

Having been a patient at South Nassau herself, Keller said she had seen its operations from both sides, which is one of the reasons she feels a connection to the patients.

“I used to tell them that ‘you and I could switch places in a flash,’” Keller said. “Wouldn’t I want someone to spend time with me? Whether it’s just 30 seconds or three hours?”

Keller, who has been married to her husband, Bob, for 43 years, has a master’s degree in deafness rehabilitation. Although she said she is not fluent in American Sign Language, she worked with the Oceanside Department of Community Activities to teach an extracurricular course on Saturdays for those interested in learning about signing, with the hope they would be interested in studying ASL further.

She said that while she is not an accomplished signer, at one time she was able to use what she had learned to bridge the gap between the nurses and deaf patients.

Keller has not only come to know many patients personally, but also gone out of her way to make their stay as comfortable as possible by supplying them with whatever they might want that she could acquire — as long as it was legal.

“I try to tell people, I get a paycheck, but it’s not in American currency,” she said. “I’m very wealthy. It may not be reflected in my bank account, but that’s not my value. I’m really fortunate. I don’t have to worry where my next meal is coming from. I can afford to do this. I have the time, and this is what I want to do.”

Sue Grieco/Herald SuSan Keller, center, receives a certificate of appreciation for more than 28,000 hours of service to Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital.

I have the time, and this is what I want to do.

SuSan Keller volunteer

Yoga Hut celebrates its grand opening in RVC

By Staff report

Yoga Hut is a new non-heated yoga studio located at 274 Merrick Road in Rockville Centre created by Karina Blackstone, the owner of Hot Yoga 4 You. Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray and members of the RVC Chamber of Commerce joined Blackstone on April 17 for the grand opening.

Blackstone first began her yoga journey 18 years ago at Bikram Yoga in RVC. Although she barely made it through half of the 26 poses during her first class, she dedicated her self to practicing hot yoga daily. Not only did she feel a change in her body, but in her mind as well.

“I can be having a tough day or week, but after taking a hot yoga class, I feel so much better,” she said. “Nothing around me has changed, but I just feel better after class.

She said that she also noticed a change in her body as it became stronger and more flexible with constant practice.

“I would see other people get into certain postures in class and I would tell myself that is what I want to be able to do.”

Yoga opened the door to provide balance in her life, which is what made her fall in love with the practice of hot yoga in the first place. She worked at the studio behind the counter and quickly became friends with the owners. After about three years of practicing, she decided she wanted to become a hot yoga instructor and share her journey with others.

She registered for Bikram hot yoga teacher training in April 2008, but she became unexpectedly pregnant and was unable to attend the course. Despite her pregnancy, she continued to practice hot yoga regularly until the day she gave

birth on Nov. 1, 2008.

For the past 14 years, she has devoted her life to raising her daughter, Lily. During that time she experienced divorce, loss of loved ones and many other life challenges, yet she points out that, “I have gone through many changes in my life, but the one thing that has remained constant is my yoga practice. Regardless of what I may be going through in life, I know that my yoga practice is always there for me.”

Blackstone is the daughter of immigrant parents from El Salvador, a single mother, and a middle school science teacher. In January 2022, when she found out that the owners, who had been living in Florida for the past 8 years, wanted to sell the studio, she knew she needed to make and offer to buy it.

On July 8, 2022, she officially became the owner of Hot Yoga 4 You RVC. In the start, the studio needed a lot of tender loving care. With a new coat of paint, a brand new website, and renovations made to the bathrooms, heating system, changing rooms, lobby and check-in area, she was able to create a whole new atmosphere for the hot yoga studio.

Then, in Feb. 2023, she decided to build an entirely new non-heated stdio space in the same building at 274 Merrick Road in Rockville Centre. Over the past nine months she poured her heart and soul into creating a space where people in the community have a place where they can take either hot yoga or non-heated yoga classes.

To celebrate the grand opening of her new space, Blackstone is offering a 15 percent discount on all regular packages to teachers, full-time students, Energy Fitness members, senior citizens, police, firefighters, nurses, and military personnel.

Courtesy Karina Blackstone yoga hut owner Karina Blackstone, center, receives a certificate from RVC Mayor Francis Murray in recognition of her new non-heated yoga studio.

Sands formally introduces itself to L.I. businesses

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

One of the biggest mistakes a large company can do when coming into a community for the first time is start big and stay big.

But when Las Vegas Sands Corp., came to town looking to spend millions on redevelopment, it didn’t go big. It went hyperlocal.

“They started off right,” said Frank Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. “They understood. They didn’t have to wait for the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce to say, ‘Hey guys, you have to start at the grassroots level.’ It was the exact opposite — they reached out to us.”

Camarano shared the remarks during last week’s Procurement Academy hosted by the council of chambers as well as Sands’ New York division at Nassau Community College. The academy was designed as a way for businesses to get acquainted with the Sands, and possibly seek out avenues where Sands and the businesses could work together.

The $49 billion luxury casino and resort company announced earlier this year it would bid for the Uniondale land surrounding the Nassau Coliseum. The proposal is for a multi-billion-dollar resort that would include hotels, community centers, a performance venue, convention spaces, restaurants and a casino. And although developers say the gaming space

would be less than 10 percent of the overall plan, the casino is exactly what a number of people and organizations have focused on — both positively and negatively.

Still, Sands claims the new luxury resort would provide more than 12,000 construction jobs, and then employ 5,000 people once it opened.

“Long Island, we really, really, really want to be here,” said Norbert Riezler, senior vice president and chief procurement officer for Sands. “We are really excited.”

Riezler shared how the Sands operates

within current locations like Singapore and Las Vegas. He provided statistics and graphs showing the breakdown on the Uniondale project, including where the highest percentage of money would be going, its commitment to local and diverse sourcing, and what it takes to procure this project.

The Sands is currently waiting on a gaming license from the state before it can go any further.

Afterward, Sands broke the 300 or so attendees into smaller groups, discussing everything from food and beverage, tech-

nology, professional services and design and construction.

Julie Marchesella, the owner of clothing boutique Queen of Hearts in Merrick, said she participated primarily to see if she could advertise inside the Sands once it opens.

“They have intentions of catering to weddings, and I felt that this would be a perfect opportunity to advertise … and maybe have a kiosk with a mannequin wearing a beautiful gown,” Marchesella said. “Since Queen of Hearts is on Merrick Avenue — just a very short taxi ride or Uber ride — they might see something there that they love and want to come in and try it on.”

Not everyone is keen about welcoming Sands. A number of people and groups have protested the casino, saying it will increase crime and poverty in and around Uniondale. Nearby Hofstra University is against the development, even filing a lawsuit earlier this month against the Nassau County Planning Commission, claiming it violated state open meetings laws when considering the $4 billion Sands project.

Frank Borrelli, owner of Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant in East Meadow, believes this project is the best option presented so far.

“I think it’s a homer for the community,” he said. “The taxes it’s going to generate for the county will be insane, not only from (the resort), but just branding off and bringing people to the areas. And tourism in general.”

Courtesy Jennifer Soloman

NORBeRt RIezLeR, the senior vice president and chief procurement officer for Las Vegas Sands Corp., hosts a procurement academy with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce last week. The academy offered insight and answers for Long Island small businesses to the potential Sands resort project at the Nassau Coliseum, and how they could be involved.

STEPPING OUT

‘Vanities’

Will their bond stand the test of time? Find out how it all unfolds in Jack Heifner’s ‘Vanities,’ the latest production from Adelphi University’s Department of Theatre. This bittersweet comedy is an astute, snapshot-sharp chronicle of the lives of three Texas women and how their friendship evolves. The story begins as Joanne, Kathy and Mary are high school cheerleaders in 1963. Five years later in their college sorority house, they are confronting their futures with nervous jauntiness. In 1974, they reunite briefly in New York. Their lives have diverged and their friendship is strained and ambiguous. Their attempts at honest conversation only show they can no longer afford to have very much in common. The show is directed by Emily Shain with assistant direction by Lauren Buscemi.

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Arbor Day is celebrated at Planting Fields

By Karen Bloom

pring fully surrounds our senses now. As Mother Nature displays some of the grandeur of the season, “Earth Month” culminates with plenty of hoopla at Planting Fields Aboretum in Oyster Bay.

The more than 4,000 trees in the state park are a fitting backdrop to activities honoring the park’s remarkable verdure this weekend, April 29-30.

Thursday and Friday May 4-5, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m; Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.. $25, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, 1 South Ave., Garden City. Adelphi.edu/pac or (516) 877-4000.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

Planting Fields has commemorated national Arbor Day since 1987 with fun-filled educational activities and entertainment. This year brings back the festival in all of its natural glory, following a slimmed down pandemic version last spring. That means there’s plenty to interest all ages: tree climbing for the kids, plant clinics, tree plantings with Smokey Bear, a Bonsai exhibit, plant sale, and so much more — along with self-guided tours of that grand old estate, Coe Hall.

Yes, the focus is on having fun, but the festival is about more than simply a good time. With climate change and the continued pressures on the environment at the forefront of our daily lives, park staffers recognize the need to keep this vital park in the public eye.

Can art change the world?

“We celebrate conservation while drawing attention to the importance of our green spaces,” says Katie Walsh, Planting Fields’ community engagement manager. “I encounter so many people who are visiting us for the first time. Many people think we’re a private estate.”

Not so. Planting Fields — the name references the fertility of the land and its rich agricultural value originally recognized by the native American Matinecocks, and later Dutch and English colonists — is a former Gold Coast estate with more than 400 acres of rolling lawns, gardens, woodlands, and nature walks deeded to New York state in 1949 to become a state park.

with that festival staple Peat Moss & the Fertilizers. A self-guided tree scavenger hunt, courtesy Wonderland Tree Care and Landscapes. A children’s nature craft, involving tree “slices.” The all-important tree planting ceremony. And, new this year, a visit from “NYC Tree” (aka actor Joe Whelski). He’ll wander about telling jokes and regaling everyone with tree facts.

“It’s so important to connect kids to nature at a young age,” Walsh says. “Kids are overwhelmed with their tech. We need to get them involved outdoors with nature and our green spaces.”

Smokey Bear joins in to do just that. The “park icon,” as Walsh refers to him, is the focus of attention when it’s time for the annual tree planting. Two trees will be planted each day.

“It’s a big deal, almost like a ceremony,” Walsh says. “Everyone gathers around and parades to the planting location.”

By Karen Bloom

Itzhak Perlman

WHERE WHEN

Educational and environmental organizations also participate, including the aforementioned Wonderland Tree Care and Landscapes, Cornell Master Gardeners, the state’s agriculture department, Long Island Native Plant Initiative, and North Shore Land Alliance, among others.

Befriend a tree. Planting Fields is surely the place to do just that.

• Planting Fields

Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• 1395 Planting Fields Road

• April 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• $20 admission per car

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

• For information, visit PlantingFields.org, or call (516) 922-8600

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Since then, the park has thrived as dynamic and vibrant site that’s known for its numerous historic structures, Olmsted Brothers-designed landscapes, and world-class art and horticultural collections.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

Courtesy Planting Fields Arboretum

Top: Smokey Bear always attracts an enthusiastic following at the festival.

The reigning virtuoso of the violin makes his long-awaited return, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Experience his impeccable musicianship as never before. The intimate performance gives Perlman fans a deeply personal glimpse into his boyhood in Tel Aviv and New York, and the earliest years of his long and celebrated career. Enjoy an afternoon of music and storytelling as Perlman presents rarely seen archival photos and videos and shares memories, stories, and musical selections that you won’t hear anywhere else. On stage performing with Perlman for this unforgettable afternoon is his longtime collaborator, pianist Rohan DeSilva. The duo has appeared many times together, but this performance transcends a traditional recital to deliver a warm, humorous, personal look back over a legendary life and career.

The annual Arbor Day festivities are a time when the park is at its best. There’s always something for everyone at this family festival — concerts

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making

Bottom: Kids can get a bird’s eye view of their surroundings as they celebrate the importance of trees and the preservation of the environment.

Sunday, May 7, 4 p.m. $150, $100, $75. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

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April 27

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit

Caissie Levy

Broadway powerhouse Caissie Levy visits the Landmark stage, Friday, May 5, 8 p.m. Catch her for a night of song, stories and laughter before she embarks across the pond to star in “Next to Normal” in the West End. Fresh off her powerful role in this season’s must-see production of “Leopoldstadt,” this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Levy singing some of her favorite tunes. The versatile actress of Broadway, off-Broadway and West End fame, Levy also finds time for many concert appearances — she’s backed up Rod Stewart in his Las Vegas residency, headlined Carnegie Halll, and continues to delight audiences with solo appearances. $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

May 5

Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure a spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Sisterhood Game Night

Play mah jongg and canasta with the Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai SholomBeth David at their weekly game night, Tuesday, May 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the synagogue lobby, 100 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

Candidates Forum

Candidates in the running for two at-large seats on the RVC schools Board of Education will address the public, Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m., at South Side High School. 140 Shepherd St.

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50th anniversary

Kannada Koota New York, a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the Kannada language, heritage and culture celebrates its 50th anniversary with a two-day jubilee at Molloy University

Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For more information email KKNYPresident@Gmail. com or call (631)-742-2699.

Bagels and books

Rockville Centre’s Kate Herzlin appears with her co-authors to discuss her new book “Jokes to Offend Men” on Sunday, May 7, at 9:30 a.m., at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth. The book will touch all. 430 DeMott Ave., Rockville Centre. Registration required. For further information about the event contact csbesisterhood@ gmail.com.

Keeping up with the village

The next meeting of the Village of Rockville Centre Board of Trustees will take place at Village Hall, 1 College Place, on Monday, May 1, at 7 p.m.

April 28

Family Night Hike

Enjoy a guided exploration of the woods in the dark, Friday, April, 28,7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning. Bring a flashlight and observe some nocturnal neighbors in their natural habitat.1450 Tanglewood Road, in Rockville Centre, Cost is $15. Registration is required at CSTL. org. For more information call (516)-764-0045.

Shred-A-Thon

Bring your old documents and unwanted papers to Signature Premier Properties, Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for this annual spring Shred-AThon event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile shredding truck while you watch. No need to remove staples or paper clips.75 Seaman Ave., Rockville Centre

Having an event?

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-author-activist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ pfyevent2023.

Coronation Tea

The Church of Ascension invites all to a special afternoon tea to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Saturday, May 6, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tea will be served with a large selection of scones, savories, and cakes. Watch a rebroadcast of the coronation service at Westminster Abbey. $25 per person; $10 for children. 71 N.

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On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Thursday, April 27, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Friday, April, 28, 10:15 am., noon, and 6:15 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, May 3-4, noon. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Dancing into spring

Adelphi Department of Dance students present their semi-annual dance showcase on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Thursday and Friday, April 27-28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Dancers are working with guest artist Alberto “Tito” del Saz, artistic director of The Nikolais/ Louis Foundation for Dance, to present “Four Brubeck Pieces,” featuring music from Dave Brubeck’s classic album “Time Out.” The performance also features choreography by dance faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and adjunct faculty Bivi Kimura. The show will be also livestreamed during the Saturday matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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AARP, USPS help take stand against fraud

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Being a victim of identity theft is just the beginning. Resolving it can be a stressful and lengthy process, and according to a pair of experts from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, it’s always better to protect in advance against scams and fraud.

Some $8.8 billion was lost to lottery sweepstakes and other scams last year alone, according to the Federal Trade Commission — a 54 percent increase from 2021. Elder fraud cost Americans older than 60 more than $966 million in 2020, according to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.

In the United States and other countries, these numbers are only growing as criminals increasingly use online scams that target older adults — especially those living alone.

“Even though we talk about this a lot and we give prevention tips, it seems that people are still falling victim to these scams. And that’s why it’s so important to give this information out,” said Donna Harris, a public information representative for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. “Take the information and share with others so that we can get those numbers down and put the fraudsters where they need to be: behind bars.”

Harris was part of a pair of webinars hosted by AARP Long Island and RichnerLive — a sister division to Herald Community Newspapers — addressing these very

AARP voLuNtEERs BEtty Beradford and Mike Peck help load bags of sensitive documents into a shredder at Nassau Community College last weekend, as part of AARP’s drive to help curb fraud of older Americans.

issues affecting older Americans. She was joined by Michael Del Giudice, a postal inspector and team leader within the same division.

“I hear from so many people that are recent victims,” said Bernard Macias, associate state director for Long Island with AARP New York. “It’s so disruptive. It’s so violating, it’s hurtful. It’s life-changing to be a victim.”

Identity theft has become a big problem in the United States and abroad due to so much information being available on the

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If you missed last weekend’s shredding event at Nassau Community College, don’t fret. You still have two more opportunities to do so with AARP Long Island and RichnerLive.

The next shredding event is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., in New Hyde Park. To register, visit bit.ly/ ShredNewHydePark.

Then, shredding season wraps up Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Farmingdale Library, 116 Merritts Road, in Farmingdale. To register, visit bit.ly/ShredFarmingdale.

internet. Every day, many unwittingly open their digital door to a world of strangers who could be scammers. In many cases, the results can be devastating — especially to older and vulnerable adults.

Even though many of these scammers are miles away, they can virtually enter homes through deceptive offers, designed to steal money and financial information.

“Once they have your information, it’s just like your DNA,” Harris said. “They find out who you are, and they can use it to defraud you. This is why we routinely dis-

cuss current trends and scams to make aware of what is lurking behind the next pitch or offer that seems too good to be true.”

Also helping is not just throwing away documents with sensitive information like your Social Security number, but shredding it. One such mass shredding event happened this past weekend at Nassau Community College, attended by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, and AARP state director Beth Finkel.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Y DE LA BIBLIOTECA

DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE ROCKVILLE CENTER UNION

CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión

Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York se llevará a cabo el 16 de Mayo de 2023 en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York para los siguientes fines:

a) Votar sobre el presupuesto Escolar anual y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca para el año escolar 2023/2024 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito para los fines anteriores;

b) Elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación en general por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2023, para suceder a Tara Hackett, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2023 y Christine Ferazani, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2023

c) Elegir a un miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca en general a partir del 1 de Julio de 2023 por un período de tres años a partir del 1 de Julio de 2023, para suceder a Rebecca Nothel, el titular, cuyo mandato vence el 30 de Junio de 2023.

d) Votar sobre otras propuestas que puedan presentarse ante la asamblea y llevar a cabo otros negocios autorizados por la ley.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Rockville Center, Condado de Nassau, New York, llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos para el año escolar 2023/2024 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2023. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, el 18 de Abril de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m.

Copias detalladas del presupuesto escolar propuesto estarán disponibles en cada edificio escolar, el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson y la biblioteca pública.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación realizará una audiencia pública el 3 de Mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m. en South Side High School ubicada en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar el gasto de fondos y la presupuestando por tanto

lo relativo a la asignación de los fondos necesarios para sufragar los gastos necesarios de este Distrito Escolar para el año escolar 2023/2024, en cuyo momento y lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema del mismo tendrán oportunidad de ser oídas. No se pueden hacer cambios a los gastos en esta audiencia pública.

SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto correspondiente para el año fiscal 2023/2024 a partir del 1 de Julio de 2023. Esta reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Center, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York el 20 de Abril de 2023 a las 7:30 p. m. Copias detalladas del presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca estarán disponibles en la Biblioteca.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 4 de Mayo de 2023 a las 7:30 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Center ubicada en 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York, con el fin de presentar los gastos fondos y la presupuestación por lo tanto relativa a la asignación de fondos necesarios para hacer frente a los gastos necesarios de esta Biblioteca para el año escolar 2023/2024, en cuyo momento y lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema de la misma tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchados . No se pueden hacer cambios en los gastos en este momento.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Reunión Anual y la Elección se llevarán a cabo votando propuestas y candidatos en máquinas de votación el 16.de Mayo de 2023, comenzando a las 7:00 a. m. y terminando a las 9:00 p. m. en South Side High School ubicado en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto Escolar), excluyendo dinero público, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y la operación del sistema escolar para el año siguiente, puede ser inspeccionado a partir del 3 de Mayo de 2023 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual en el sitio web del Distrito, en el edificio

Administrativo

Johnson y en cada escuela en la que se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 a.m. excepto Sábado, Domingo o festivos.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para los fines de la Biblioteca (presupuesto de la Biblioteca), excluyendo los fondos públicos, y propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca para el año siguiente, pueden ser inspeccionados en la Biblioteca a partir del 27 de Abril de 2023 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual, excepto en días festivos.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las nominaciones para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de la Biblioteca, a menos que la ley disponga lo contrario, se realizarán mediante petición suscrita por al menos ochenta y cinco (85) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las peticiones se presentarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente el 17 de Abril de 2023. Esta petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y residencia de los candidatos. Se considerarán elegidos para cubrir las vacantes los candidatos que obtengan el mayor número de votos. Cuando los mandatos sean de diferente duración, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será elegido para el mandato más largo. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara que no está dispuesto a servir.

Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se permitirá el registro de votantes en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, durante el horario de 8:15 a.m. y 4:30 p.m. en días hábiles escolares hasta el 11 de Mayo de 2023.

realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario años anteriores a la elaboración de este registro; y (3) votantes registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau.

Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los registros que contienen los nombres de todas las personas con derecho a votar en la Elección Anual que se llevará a cabo el 16 de Mayo de 2023 se archivarán en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el edificio Administrativo William H. Johnson, 128 Shepherd Street , Rockville Centre, New York, y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito cinco días antes de esta Elección Anual, excepto el Domingo, entre las 8:15 a.m. y las 4:30 p.m. de Lunes a Viernes y con cita previa el Sábado. El registro también estará abierto para inspección en las urnas el día de esta Elección Anual, 16 de Mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante las horas de votación en la Asamblea y Elección Anual del Distrito el 16 de Mayo de 2023 en el lugar de votación con el fin de preparar un registro para las asambleas o elecciones del Distrito que se llevarán a cabo más de treinta días después del 16 de Mayo de 2023. Este registro deberá incluyen (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro, y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o conducida en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años calendario anteriores a la preparación de este registro.

la elección por el votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto en ausencia enviada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 16 de Mayo de 2023, el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección hasta el día anterior a la Elección Anual. en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, excepto los Domingos, en el horario de 8:15 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. entre semana y con cita previa los Sábados.

votantes calificados del Distrito y radicada en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito entre las horas de 8:15 a.m. y 4:30 p. m., a más tardar el día 30 anterior a la reunión o elección, momento en el cual se votará sobre esta pregunta o proposición, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que sean se requiere que se indique en el aviso publicado o publicado de la reunión o para aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial del Distrito.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY ELECTION

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will be held on May 16, 2023 at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York for the following purposes:

year 2023/2024, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this public hearing.

William H.

Y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el registro de votantes incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro; y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito celebrada o

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia para la elección del Distrito Escolar y la Biblioteca se pueden solicitar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito,128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia deben recibirse no antes de los treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Si se va a enviar una boleta por correo a un votante elegible, el Secretario del Distrito debe recibir la solicitud al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección o se puede recoger una solicitud en persona en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar el día anterior

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de registro, solicitud de boleta o boletas. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de Abril de 2023. Ninguna boleta militar será convocada a menos que sea (1) recibida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y mostrando una marca de cancelación de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibida por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 pm. del día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha asociada que no sea después del día anterior la elección.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier proposición o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos doscientos once (211)

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Sección 495 de la Ley Real Estate Tax Act requiere que el Distrito adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto y el informe de exención. Este informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad legal y mostrará el acumulado. impacto de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, este informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios del Distrito mantenido por el Distrito para Avisos Públicos, así como en el sitio web del Distrito.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la Junta convocará una Reunión Especial dentro de las veinticuatro horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el fin de examinar y tabular este informe de los resultados de la boleta y declarar la resultados de la votación; y la Junta se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de funcionarios electorales para procesar y escrutar las boletas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación S2019a, subdivisión 2b en esta Reunión Especial de la Junta.

Fecha: 2 de Febrero de 2023 Rockville Centre, NY

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NEW YORK

MARYLOU CELIBERTI, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO 138224

a) To vote upon the annual School budget and the Library budget for the school year 2023/2024 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes;

b) To elect two members of the Board of Education at large for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2023: (i) to succeed Tara Hackett, the incumbent, whose term of office expires June 30, 2023; and (ii) to succeed Christine Ferazani the incumbent whose term of office expires on June 30, 2023.

c) To elect one member of the Library Board at large commencing July 1, 2023: for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023, to succeed Rebecca Nothel, the incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2023.

d) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting and conduct other business as authorized by law.

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the school year 2023/2024 beginning July 1, 2023. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, on April 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed school budget will be available in each school building, the William H. Johnson Administration Building and the Public Library.

NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 3, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said School District for school

NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore for the fiscal year 2023/2024 beginning July 1, 2023. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York on April 20 2023, at 7:30 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed Library budget will be available in the Library.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Library Board will hold a public hearing on May 4, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in the Rockville Centre Public Library located at 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said Library for school year 2023/2024, at which time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this time.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on said 16th day of May, 2023 commencing at 7:00 A.M. and ending at 9:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (School budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be inspected commencing on May 3, 2023 through the date of the Annual Meeting on the District’s website, in the William H. Johnson Administration Building and at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the

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statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for Library purposes (Library budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the Library for the ensuing year, may be inspected at the Library commencing on April 27, 2023 through the date of the Annual Meeting, except for holidays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education and the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least eighty-five (85) qualified voters of the District. Petitions shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on April 17, 2023. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidates. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to fill the vacancies. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO

GIVEN that voter registration shall be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at the William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, during the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on school business days through May 11, 2023.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the register of voters shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the registers containing the names of all persons entitled to vote at the Annual Election to be held on May 16, 2023 will be filed in the office of the District Clerk in the William H. Johnson Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville

Centre, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District five days prior to said Annual Election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturday. The register will also be open for inspection at the polls on the day of the said Annual Election, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting and Election on May 16, 2023 at the polling place for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held more than thirty days subsequent to May 16, 2023. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of said register.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the School District and Library election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Applications for absentee ballots must be received no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. If a ballot is to be mailed to an eligible voter, the application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election or an application may be picked up in person in the office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election by the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth on the application no later than six (6) days before the election. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 16, 2023, the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection up to the day before the Annual Election in the office of the District Clerk, except Sundays, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturdays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2023. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least two-hundred-eleven (211) qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., not later than the 30th day preceding the meeting or election at which time such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any Annual or Special Meeting of the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the District to attach to its proposed budget and exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and

show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any District bulletin board maintained by the District for Public Notices, as well as on the District’s website.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will convene a Special Meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after filing with the District Clerk a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said report of the results of the ballot and declaring the results of the ballot; and the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to case and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law S2019-a, subdivision 2b at said Special Meeting of the Board.

Dated: February 2, 2023 Rockville Centre, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK MARYLOU CELIBERTI, DISTRICT CLERK 138222

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOHN RUGGIERI , if he be living, if he be dead, his respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successor in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through JOHN RUGGIERI, if he be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiffs, et al Defts. Index #613354/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 14, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 36, Block 187, Lot(s) 271-274. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

PETER KRAMER, Referee., LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100281 138768

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST ARTHUR EDWARDS, ELIZABETH EDWARDS AKA ELIZABETH MC ARDLE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 259 LINCOLN AVENUE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 347, Lot 380, Section 38, Block 347, Lot 381. Approximate amount of judgment $723,702.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609188/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-009233 75724 138835

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing

Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York

Meeting Date: May 1st, 2023

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 330

Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that the Exterior Design Review Board of the Village of Rockville Centre will have a Public Hearing at the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall, 1 College Place, Rockville Centre

LEGAL NOTICE

May 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Case No. 02-2023

Regal Homes LI 28 Jefferson Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Description: New Single-family dwelling with attached garage.

Premises known as: 39 Capitolian Boulevard

The Exterior Design Review Board OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE

Eugene Murray Village Hall, Rockville Centre, New York

George Bella, Chairperson of the consultants to The Exterior Design Review Board

Thomas Domanico, Secretary to The Consultants Information and records for Exterior Design Review cases are available the Office of the Secretary, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC 139079

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES AND/OR WATER RENT ARREARS AND/OR GARBAGE DISPOSAL FEES AND/OR ASSESSMENTS REMAINING UNPAID FOR THE YEAR 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of the New York Real Property Tax Law as applicable to the Village of Rockville Centre (“Village”), and pursuant to direction of the Village Board of Trustees, the undersigned Village ClerkTreasurer/Village Administrator will sell at Public Auction in the manner provided by law on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 am local prevailing time in the courtroom of the Eugene J. Murray Village Hall, One College Place, Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York, so much of each of the following parcels upon which Village Taxes and/or Water Rent Arrears and/or Garbage Disposal Fees and/or Assessments remain unpaid for the year 2022 as will be sufficient to discharge the taxes and/or water rent arrears and/or garbage disposal fees and/or assessments, fees, interest and discharges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. The Village reserves the right to withdraw any property

prior to the sale of its lien.

The parcels have not been researched to determine what the public records reflect regarding these properties, and the Village makes no representation with respect to such records or property status. Before bidding, all tax lien purchasers should investigate what the public records disclose about the property in question.

All persons bidding at the sale will be required to produce identification with full legal name and address. Persons acting as agent for another will be required to produce documentation of authority.

Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid tax liens purchased and held by the Village. The purchaser or purchasers of such tax sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned within TEN days after the sale pursuant to the provisions of Section 1454 of the New York Real Property Tax Law and Village Local Law #12-1994. Payment may be made only by cash, money order, bank check or certified check. No personal checks will be accepted. Where no bid is made and/or the bidder does not timely pay the balance of the bid, it shall be deemed that the tax lien for that premises has been purchased by and sold to the Village of Rockville Centre.

THE VILLAGE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO ANY LIEN PURCHASER REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF THE PURCHASE OF OR FORECLOSURE UPON ANY LIEN.

The following is a list or statement of the Real Estate upon which such Tax and/or Garbage Disposal Fees and/or Assessments are unpaid for the year 2022 with a statement of the amount of tax, and/or water rent arrears, and/or garbage disposal fees, and/or assessments, fees, interest and charges thereon to May 1, 2023.

NAME OF OWNER OR OCCUPANT AS IT APPEARS ON ASSESSMENT ROLL; DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY; TOTAL AMOUNT OF TAX, WATER RENT ARREARS, GARBAGE DISPOSAL FEES, ASSESSMENTS, FEES, INTEREST CHARGES AT MAY 1, 2023.

Nancy Howard Clerk-Treasurer/Village Administrator

Sec 35, Blk 071, Lot 82

Emil & Aiga Mazzanobile 101 Lakeside Dr $ 2,947.14

Sec 35, Blk 088, Lot 22

Estate of Estella Mitchell 65 Lakeside Dr $ 5,003.60

Sec 36, Blk 295.02, Lot 305

Lois Blumenfeld Liv Tr 44 Virginia Ave $ 5,997.52

Sec 36, Blk 335, Lot 85

James/Xochitl Pellegrini 16 Andover Rd $ 7,314.30

Sec 36, Blk 348, Lot 31 86 Buckingham LLC 86 Buckingham Rd $ 4,863.35

Sec 36, Blk 356, Lot 413

Genao Developments LLC 111 Shepherd St $ 3,927.38

Sec 36, Blk 428, Lot 279

Richard/Kathryn Pellegrini 16 Woodgreen Pl $ 5,731.04

Sec 36, Blk 448, Lot 163

Estate of Kathleen Corneliess 16 Whitby Ct $ 2,975.17

Sec 38, Blk 189, Lot 17

Estate of Kathleen Powell 83 Clinton Ave $ 866.09

Sec 38, Blk 189, Lot 119

Kevin Killelea 140 No Park Ave $ 956.17

Four candidates seek election to school board

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bring students back,” she said. “It needed to be talked about.”

Genovese said that if she is elected, she hopes to bring the district back into the limelight as one of the top in the state.

Janet Gruner

Gruner is a lifelong Rockville Centre resident with deep ties to the community and school district. She attended St. Agnes Cathedral School and went on to graduate from South Side High School in 1995.

She has three children in district schools — one at South Side High School, one at South Side Middle School and one at Riverside Elementary.

“I can truly say I had a great experience at South Side,” Gruner wrote in an email. “I was a two-sport varsity athlete for four years and was fortunate to be part of three state championship soccer teams. I was also lucky to learn from many excellent teachers. Their mastery of their craft, their care for their students, and their enthusiasm for their profession left a lasting impression on me.”

Gruner was a social studies teacher at Great Neck North High School for over 10 years, leading a variety of classes at both the Regents and AP levels. “I developed and implemented co-seated AP and Regents level social studies courses, and worked alongside special education teachers to modify curriculum, instruction, and testing for a variety of learners,” she wrote. “Eventually, I turned from teaching to focus on my growing family and become more actively involved within our town and school community.”

She served as president of both the PTA Council and the Middle School PTA. She has also worked on the RVC school

district’s arts and curriculum committees, and has helped with book fairs, teacher appreciation lunches, school dances, and the Riverside carnivals. She is also on the board of the St. Mark’s Cooperative Nursery School, and is a Girl Scout troop leader and an intramural and travel soccer coach.

“If elected, I want to encourage continued innovation and differentiation that will allow all learners to make the most of their education, while engaging in thoughtful and constructive conversations about what is best for students,” Gruner wrote. “I want to help foster an environment that enables all students to maximize their potential and take pride in their accomplishments both inside and outside of the classroom. And finally, I want to build trust by encouraging open communication and by working toward strengthening the partnership between students, teachers, administrators, and parents that is at the heart of great schools.”

Tara Hackett

Hackett has served on the board since 2017, and has held the title of trustee, secretary, vice president and president. In her professional life, she is the director of major gifts for parent fundraising at Hofstra University.

“My current and past experiences in Higher Education and Human Resources,

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Sec 38, Blk 261, Lot 474

Giuseppe/Antonia Lascala

Raymond St

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James/Sheila Lee

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5,260.33 Sec 38, Blk 347, Lot 351

J/Lynn E Carlson 46 Ormond St

1,356.64 Sec 38, Blk 354, Lot 1

Dynamics

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in addition to my Board tenure, continue to prepare me for all facets of a Board member’s roles and responsibilities,” Hackett wrote in an email.

She previously served as president of the Hewitt Elementary School PTA, and spent eight years as the Hewitt Fair raffle co-chair. She created the Tiny Doors Campaign, and built and restored dollhouses that were raffled off for charities supporting children.

“Over the past six years, I have served the community with fidelity, honesty, and dedication to the children of the Rockville Centre School District,” Hackett wrote. “We have made great strides in students’ academic achievement with 99 percent of our students graduating with a Regents diploma, 90 percent of our students graduating with an advanced Regents diploma, and consistent growth in our IB diploma graduates.”

During the pandemic, she said, the district went through its own transitional periods, with the addition of Superintendent Matthew Gaven, new administrators, and increased academic support, including programs and partnerships focused on mental health, security enhancements and procedures, new technology and equipment, the introduction of an integrated co-teaching model and, most recently, the expansion of universal pre-K.

“Now more than ever, we must continue to grow and move forward,” Hackett said. “I believe my experience and historical perspective, coupled with my board and professional experience, is the perfect combination in celebrating what makes Rockville Centre the stellar school district that it is while continuing to support initiatives and programs to propel us forward. We have truly created a space where every child can learn, achieve, connect to their interests and abilities, and be supported. Being a board member means understanding every aspect of what makes a school district run efficiently, effectively, and with specific goals in mind. It also means recognizing that we can always improve and do more for our students, so my mission is to consistently identify these areas, question and challenge ideas and work collaboratively to achieve our goals.”

Hackett added that, if elected, she would like to continue the board’s curriculum review cycle and conduct a deep dive of longitudinal data to get a clear, factual assessment of the program and its results, including post-high school data from alumni, to evaluate where students are landing in college and career.

“Exploring these outcomes will inform decisionmaking across our PK-12 District,” she said.

“I also think we will need to canvass opportunities to grow our facilities, ensuring that this includes a strategic and informed process that embraces community input.”

Roxanne

Rizzi

Rizzi is a New York City school teacher who moved to Rockville Centre in 2012. With more than 20 years of experience as an educator, she feels she would be an asset to the Board of Education.

“My vision is for RVC to be a top school district on Long Island again,” Rizzi said. “That’s not necessarily what’s happening right now. I want every child to walk into an RVC school and feel they will be successful at meeting and exceeding their goals.”

She said that one of her biggest concerns is special education, particularly the introduction of integrated co-teaching, which was implemented at the elementary level this year.

“It’s a great start,” Rizzi said. “Those classes can be so beneficial to every child.”

The district, she said, could still do more by bringing these classes into the middle and high school settings.

“Anyone who knows me will tell you that I go above and beyond for any child,” Rizzi said, “and that my first priority is to ensure every child gets the stellar and appropriate education they deserve. It’s not a one-size-fits-all model … We need to meet children where they are in order to get them to where they need to be.”

Rizzi said she wants to join the board in order to keep positive things happening, with the curriculum moving forward, and to make the community better for everyone.

Unlike the other candidates, she said that her son graduated from St. Agnes Cathedral school in June and decided to take a shot at Chaminade. When he got accepted, Rizzi recalled, he turned to her and said “Mom, please let me try.”

“People might want to hold that against me, even though I’m a product of public schools and I’m a public school teacher,” she said.

“Many people will say that I don’t have a child in the district … but I think this allows me to be competent and mindful of every child that sits in front of us, because I have nothing to gain by doing this.”

While she is a passionate educator and a local taxpayer, Rizzi said she ultimately believed she needed to run for the school board because “someone has to speak up for the kids.”

“I can make choices and decisions and bring up things that others may not,” she said.

The budget vote and school board election will take place on May 16, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the gym at South Side High School, at 150 Shepherd St. in Rockville Centre.

Tara Hackett

Janet Gruner

Linette Genovese

Roxanne Rizzi

H ebrew Academy of Long Beach seeks educators to join our exceptional school faculty in fostering a culture of academic exploration and excellence and dedication to spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of all students. We are currently looking for candidates in the following divisions:

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Fixing things up downstairs

Q. Our basement is unfinished, and we plan to put in walls and a finished ceiling. We know we need an escape window, but what are your suggestions on other things, like the kind of ceiling? I’m thinking about just sheetrock, but what kind of access do you recommend for the pipes and wires I’ll need to get to?

A. There are many items to include in your thought process for finishing your basement. Mistakes are made, first, by ever assuming that the people doing the work know the laws.

Results t hat Move You

The biggest problem I see is that the ceiling is just a little too low, that someone dropped the entire ceiling level just because of one pipe. The minimum ceiling height in the current code is 6 feet 8 inches clearance, with 6 feet 4 inches under the center beams, air ducts or soffits anywhere in the basement. Always leave access for shutoff valves, wiring connections, cleanouts and other controls.

If you need to move pipes that were installed without any care for your future use of the basement, move them. Piping should go around the perimeter of the basement, no matter what excuse you hear. Because of poor planning and even worse execution, pipes are the No. 1 problem, because someone thoughtlessly put them in a place that was good for them and not for you.

The ceiling finish can be sheetrock in the larger areas with perimeter “hung” track ceilings outfitted with removable ceiling tiles. Again, even those lowered perimeter and under-beam soffits need to be no less than 6 feet 4 inches above the floor. Tall firefighters need to avoid hitting their heads when they’re running though your smoke-filled basement to rescue you or your loved ones.

Although you know you need an escape well window or exterior door entry, placement of the well in some side or front yards can cause a code violation if it’s closer than allowed to a property line. Verify your setback requirements for your zone, and even confirm that with an official at your local building department.

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Municipalizing LIPA would be a big mistake

Converting the Long Island Power Authority to a public power utility from a privatepublic partnership is being considered by the State Legislature through a commission. This switch, in a process known as municipalization, would be a massive mistake.

Just ask residents of Boulder and Pueblo, Colorado, who overwhelmingly rejected ballot issues to municipalize. In fact, only a handful of communities nationwide have voted in favor of a municipal takeover of electricity in over a decade.

It’s usually a costly folly that rarely achieves the benefits proponents claim. What happens in reality should dissuade the Legislature from altering the LIPA public-private partnership. Creating a municipal utility doesn’t necessarily:

■ Bring lower electricity costs. In San Marcos and Palm Springs, California,

for example, consultants’ cost savings estimates turned out to be wrong, to the detriment of consumers. Plus, while municipal utilities tend to charge residential customers less and businesses more, residents end up paying more anyway. Further, a study by a consulting firm found the costs passed on to ratepayers by municipal utilities often went up.

■ Improve grid security. Municipal utilities are under cyber siege as their staffing shrinks, cybersecurity spending lags and their legacy systems are often outdated. In 2021, a cyberattack against the Oldsmar, Florida, water treatment facility nearly poisoned the water supply of almost 2 million people.

■ Guarantee accountability to consumers or taxpayers. Investor-owned utilities are regulated by a state utility commission. When a blackout or brownout or other crisis occurs, such oversight is vital in order to determine what went wrong and how to fix it. Accountability of a municipal utility often proves less

strict, and more subject to politics.

■ Improve operations. Municipal officials and appointees frequently don’t have the expertise that investor-owned utilities possess, which can reduce reliability in areas where major storms and other weather-related events occur. For instance, when Winter Park, Florida, switched to a public utility, it wasn’t prepared operationally, and had to build that knowledge from the ground up.

■ Offer the shared risk for ratepayers that investor-owned utilities do, with shareholders who shoulder risks with ratepayers.

Municipalization triggers other major problems. It costs a lot, is contentious, and takes a long time to happen, if it happens at all. In Corona, California, the direct buyout cost of its utility will exceed $300 million. Long Beach, California, rejected municipalization because of its $500 million price. The city of Pueblo, according to one estimate, would have lost nearly $8.5 million in taxes and franchise fees if it had

municipalized its utility.

Failure took 13 years for a plan in Las Cruces, New Mexico, felled after dozens of lawsuits and many untold costs arose.

As well, only one in six attempted municipal utility takeovers succeeds, according to a report that studied 60 of them. Two later sold the utility back to the investor-owned utility. Investorowned utilities cannot afford bloated budgets, but public utilities need not have the same capital discipline with taxpayer dollars.

LIPA customers should also be outraged by the poor job the legislative commission has done. Despite spending $2 million in taxpayer dollars to collect community input, the commission held none of three public hearings called for before the end of last September. It held no meetings during its first five months of existence, and didn’t produce a draft report by year-end 2022. It was expected this month.

The track record of municipalization is clear, and Long Island residents should not be fooled by the current attempts to municipalize the LIPA.

Mothering our way through the pandemic

Aglobal pandemic was never part of the job description in my Mothers Handbook, circa 1971, but so be it. This is our time.

people who identify in nontraditional ways, who mother their children selflessly and lovingly. Friends also can mother one another, even when children aren’t involved.

As we approach Mother’s Day, I honor all the people, from older teens to adults to grandparents, who find themselves in the role of raising children, and find within themselves the resources to “mother” them.

RANDI KREISS

A small distinction: A man fathers a child, and the work he does after that is called “parenting.” A woman gives birth to a child, and the work she does after that is often called “mothering.” That word implies the unique devotion needed to shepherd children safely through their early years. The dictionary says the word embraces “kindness” and “protection.”

No one says, “Joe is so good at fathering.” But we often hear praise for someone’s mothering. I don’t think it’s sexist; I see the word as gender neutral. Joe may be good at mothering as well.

Mothering requires tending, nurturing, cherishing and teaching children. The term connotes warmth and support and advocacy.

Although, traditionally, mothering has been linked to the mother-child bond, there are millions of men and

Parenting seems more like a job description to me. Mothering is a mission and a half. In the age of Covid-19, in the wake of lockdowns and isolation, mothering has been a gift to our kids and grandkids. Parents pressed for time and money, parents nearly paralyzed by anxiety by the epidemic, somehow rallied and did their best for their little ones.

In my world, I observed nieces and nephews (who might now feel embarrassed by the notion) display true courage in finding a path for their babies and toddlers. Their daily creativity and devotion kept the kiddies safe, while allowing them to learn and grow in a time of restrictions and fear and social isolation. Those were long years to be alone in your home with a 2-year-old.

I know of one young dad, working from home, who mothered his restless little ones by creating a thrilling world out of the commonplace routines of keeping the household going. The mail delivery, the Instacart groceries and the laundry all became big events, threaded with anticipation and excitement. The trash pickup was a showstopper. As in the movie “A Beautiful Life,” in which a father reinvents life in a concentration camp for his young son, the dad I know interpreted everyday activities as theater. He didn’t want his children to miss the world.

If you’re a parent trying to mother a teenager in 2023, good luck and God bless. My grandkids are 20, 18, 16 and 14, and this has been a challenging road through the pandemic. The headlines speak to the truth about unprecedented emotional fallout from the Covid-19 years. Teenagers have suffered from the social isolation and anxiety.

Everyone — teens, parents and grandparents — did our best to keep home life safe and sane. When schools were closed for months, the pressure was extraordinary to keep the teenagers engaged and off social media (ha!) and

diligent about schoolwork. The big lessons had nothing to do with the closeddown classrooms and a year’s curricula out the window, and everything to do with how to face danger, and how to be brave in the midst of a spreading pandemic, and how to think about death and hope for life and recovery. Our teens missed a lot of Happy Days, and many of the traditional paths forward to college and work life were altered.

All of you parents of teenagers who mothered your way through the past three years, the singular reward for your efforts will be children who, with support and luck, will grow into responsible adults.

I tried to mother my own kids during the pandemic as they helped their children through this time. Mixed success, at best. I tried to manage my own anxiety for them and for us without making that contagious as well. Mixed success, at best.

Mothering is unbound by time and place. My mother has been gone five years, but, hand to heart, I felt her at my side many times during the worst of the pandemic.

This Mother’s Day, I invite all of us to co-opt the M-word. It would be a happier and healthier world if we all mothered one another.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

I tried to mother my own grown kids during Covid-19, to mixed success, at best.

Wendy Hijos is the New York state director for the Consumer Energy Alliance.

public utilities are often less accountable and more subject to politics.

WENDY HIJoS

This summer, keep our kids from drowning

the video is heart-wrenching. One by one, parents explain how their child drowned, holding their pictures and saying their names.

It’s part of a public service announcement found on the Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning website, and it’s a call to action: grieving parents pleading with us to keep children from drowning. The message is clear: If you are supervising children who are in the water, never allow yourself to be lulled into a false sense of security. Don’t ever look away. Not even for a second. It takes just 30 seconds for a young child to drown — half a minute that can lead to a lifetime of ceaseless grief.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for children between ages 1 and 4. Some 4,000 people of all ages across the country drown each year.

For decades, government at all levels has enacted laws intended to help prevent children from drowning. Sadly, these laws have not been enough. More must be done.

There are at least four water safety bills being considered in Albany, including S.3608, which would require parents of a newborn to watch a video explaining the

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Cameras were already a problem five years ago

To the Editor:

I am in full agreement with Fred Gefen’s sentiments regarding red-light and speed-camera ticketing in his letter last week, “Every vehicular mistake, caught on camera.” His are the same sentiments, and arguments, I made in two letters, in the April 12-18 and May 24-30, 2018, issues of the Herald, “Red-light fees are ‘exorbitant’” and “Red-light ticket tyranny.”

I asked, “How does $50 automatically become $150? Ask the magicians of the Nassau County Legislature,” and, “If Nassau can’t balance its books in a fair and honest manner, is it justified in seeking additional revenues by concocting such contrived fees as these to fill the gap?”

It’s encouraging that another Nassau resident was driven to expose the very same tyranny that led me to write five years ago, but it’s equally disheartening that these injustices continue to plague us five years later, with no action having been taken to remedy them. Mr. Gefen’s references to proposed license plate readers and school bus cameras indicate that the problem is growing even worse, as Big Brother continues to invade our daily lives.

Yes, advancing technology does afford benefits to the safety and security of Nas-

dangers of drowning for infants and young children before they leave the maternity ward. State legislators should pass this bill and get it on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk.

And we urge lawmakers to draft legislation providing free pool safety inspections for homeowners and caregivers. Several government agencies already offer free car seat safety inspections. While visiting a home and inspecting a pool is more involved, it certainly is no less critical for protecting children.

At least two water safety experts have agreed that pool safety inspections would help prevent child drownings.

This proposal wouldn’t be another unfunded mandate that drains the resources of local municipalities. Albany has the mechanism to create a pilot program using previously budgeted money from an appropriate department. The pool inspections would be voluntary and conducted by state-licensed pool safety experts.

A pool owner would receive a safety inspection certificate and a degree of peace of mind. Some private companies already offer free pool safety inspections. A government-business partnership would further enhance the reach of this

pilot program.

Water safety experts stress the need for constant surveillance of children while swimming. They also insist on multiple layers of protection — tall fences, selflocking gates and more — to prevent kids from getting into unguarded water. Pool safety inspections would offer one more element of safety.

May is National Water Safety Month. There is no better time for local state senators and Assembly members to draft legislation to provide those inspections.

And as you prepare to open your pool for the summer, make it a priority to visit swimming safety websites and educate yourself about making your pool safer, and what you can do if you see a child in distress in the water.

Remember that water safety includes time on the bays and at the ocean. Follow state and local laws for operating watercraft. Be an active supervisor of children and young adults who are enjoying the water. Don’t assume that a day of fun in the sun can’t turn deadly.

The courage and strength of parents able to talk about their children’s deaths is remarkable — and inspiring. Honor that courage and their grief by taking action to make your pool safer.

sau citizens, but it must be imposed with an awareness of the detrimental and continuing erosion of our rights as citizens.

ROBERT RuBALSKY East Rockaway

Peter King should know we should follow the law

To the Editor: With Peter King’s column, “With Trump’s

indictment, we cross a dangerous line” (April 13-19), it’s a relief to see members of Trump’s party finally coming down on the side of preserving norms, after years of Trumpian normbreaking. But to ask Americans to do it by exempting Trump from accountability is both hypocritical and shortsighted.

Those who supported or enabled this corrupt, duplicitous bully’s rise to the presidency should have known they were bludgeoning our country’s political norms. Our country is now on the path of restoring those norms, and we will walk that path to the end.

Those who leak national intelligence must be punished

the true enormity of the real-life consequences that will result from the leaking of sensitive national security secrets by Air Guardsman Jack Teixeira hit me hard the other day, when I received an email from an old friend who served with distinction in the military, in the intelligence services, as a key staffer on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch of our government.

For starters, we must realize that whatever is leaked to social media is being absorbed, scrutinized and analyzed by our enemies and, yes, our allies. Giving our enemies access to our imagery and code-breaking capabilities puts all Americans at risk. Those who are already at risk on

the battlefield, of course, will be at greater risk. So, too, will our undercover operatives — “spies” — in hostile countries be in greater danger than ever.

Those at most immediate risk are intelligence sources — human beings — in enemy countries who have provided the United States with invaluable intelligence and information. Having served on the House Intelligence Committee for over nine years, I saw firsthand how deeply embedded some of these sources are in enemy governments, supplying us with the most sensitive and vital information to avert attacks against us or our interests. Studying the information contained in the leaked documents, these governments will be able to do a reverse analysis, and determine who our sources are and subject them and

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To King and all those who would shelter Trump from this indictment, not to mention the even more serious ones awaiting him, I say this: If you really care about our country’s norms, the right way to uphold them is, first, to let the rule of law run its course, and, second, to make wiser leadership choices in the future.

ALEx DILLoN Cedarhurst

Dillon is a high school history and civics teacher.

Trump’s indictment is Trump’s fault

To the Editor:

In his April 13-19 column, Peter King seems to be blaming the dawn for the crowing of the rooster. He is bemoaning the fact that a federal grand jury has indicted Donald Trump for breaking federal campaign laws in connection with his Stormy Daniels payoff, rather than addressing the dirty deeds that Trump has committed.

It is true that there are two other pending cases that are far more egregious than the current one: Trump’s incitement to insurrection in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, as well as his effort to fraudulently “find” 11,780 votes in Georgia. But the current case has reached a milestone in that it has ended the notion that a president or former president cannot be indicted for criminal actions.

In other words, it opens the door to a legal path for the extremely serious charges relating to Jan. 6 and to the Geor-

gia vote. I hope that Mr. King is taking a very hard look at those two pending cases.

BoB PRAvER Glen Cove

It’s time to ban assault weapons nationwide

To the Editor:

The number of deaths due to the use of assault-style weapons in mass shootings seems, tragically, to be endless, including most recently in Nashville, Tennessee.

It is now reported that the leading cause of death in children and teens in this country is gun-related violence. According to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun violence, 85 percent of deaths caused by the use of assault rifles occurred in mass shootings. It also found that during the 10-year federal ban on assault weapons that ended in 2004, massshooting deaths were 70 percent less likely to occur.

Despite majority public support for reasonable gun regulation, more protective federal laws, like the renewal of an assault weapons ban, are not politically feasible due to opposition from gun-rights groups and a lack of support from Republican members of Congress.

When can the renewal of a federal assault weapons ban be expected? Perhaps American history can give a clue. There were attempts to enact a federal law against lynching toward the end of the 19th century. According to historian Eric Rauchway, in 1938 a Southern filibuster stood in the way of a proposed federal

their families to brutal torture and death.

This will be a human catastrophe and an intelligence disaster. Not only will we no longer receive valuable intelligence data from those who are tortured and killed, but this could also lead to other sources being disclosed and neutralized. Equally consequential, it will dissuade others from cooperating with the United States. Similarly, our allies will be reluctant to share intelligence with us, fearful that it will be leaked, with serious consequences for their sources and security.

Leaking national security secrets shouldn’t be part of a leftvs.-right debate. It was indefensible and stupid for Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene to say Teixeira was being criticized for being “white, male, Christian, and anti-war,” and wrong for

Donald Trump Jr. to describe Teixeira as a “hero.” Similarly, it is wrong for people on the left, like the writer Glenn Greenwald, to argue that Teixeira performed some sort of public service by making life-or-death information available online for America’s adversaries.

Nor do I have any regard for the argument that Teixeira should get a pass because, at 21, he’s only a kid. A 21-year-old is an adult. Twenty-oneyear-olds fight our wars as soldiers and protect our streets as men and women in blue. Teixeira was trained in the military and took an oath to defend our nation against all enemies foreign and domestic.

A 21-year-old military man who makes life-threatening secrets available to our sworn enemies should not receive the benefit of youthful offender treatment. He must face severe consequences. Justice must be served.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Framework by Tim Baker

anti-lynching law. When asked by Jimmy Roosevelt, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s son, when the filibuster would end, Sen. James Byrnes, of South Carolina, told him, “Not until the year 2038, unless the bill is withdrawn before then.”

It took over 100 years for such a law, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, making

lynching a federal hate crime, to be enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Biden last year. Will another federal assault weapons ban happen by 2104? How many more preventable deaths will happen by then?

We have liftoff! — Hall’s Pond Park, West Hempstead

Jack Teixeira took an oath to defend our nation against all enemies foreign and domestic.