HERALD UNIONDALE
‘East Garden City’? No thanks! Uniondale F.D. marks 100 years
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
The residents of northern Uniondale have been fighting long and hard to get rid of the geographic designation “East Garden City,” and they recently notched a win.
The Long Island Power Authority announced that it would rename its East Garden City substation the Stewart Avenue–Uniondale Hub Substation. The official process will take a few months to complete, according to LIPA, but the new name will eventually be dis -
played on a new sign at the facility.
“This decision reflects LIPA’s commitment to listen to our communities,”
Tracey Edwards, LIPA’s board chair, stated in a news release, “including those serving on LIPA’s Community Advisory Board and working with them to address their needs. Renaming the substation to ‘Stewart Avenue–Uniondale Hub’ honors the
identity of Uniondale and helps rectify the issues associated with the previous name. We are proud to be part of this positive change.”
The substation is one of 27 LIPA facilities across Long Island that generate power, with the electrical infrastructure “playing an important role in meeting New York State’s clean
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
The Uniondale Fire Department has been serving the community for 100 years. Its big anniversary celebration last Saturday drew an outpouring of support, despite the rainy weather.
“Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime,” Kevin Hicks, an 18-year member of the department and its first assistant chief for the past two years, said. He expressed his pride for its teamwork and its continued commitment to safety.
“(I love) the camaraderie of having everyone come together and perform for the community,” Hicks said, “and do what ConTinUeD on
energy goals,” the release added.
The Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition requested the substation name change as part of its long-running effort to eliminate the term East Garden City.
“One of our main campaigns has been unifying Uniondale,”
Jeannine Maynard, a co-coordinator of GUAAC, said, “and the name of that substation has been a difficulty, and LIPA has agreed to change that name because it’s the right thing to do.”
A small portion of northern Uniondale, between Hempstead
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The Uniondale High School Marching Knights led the parade through the rain in celebration of the Fire Department’s 100th anniversary last Saturday.
Official process will take a few months
Turnpike and Old Country Road, has been referred to as East Garden City since 2000, and local activists say it’s an effort to distance the “prime real estate north of Hempstead Turnpike” from the rest of the town, as the Herald has previously reported. The use of the term in official county documents, including alerts and police reports, activists and community leaders have claimed, contributes to inaccuracies and confusion.
Anthony Lebron, chairman of the Uniondale Board of Fire Commissioners, said that the group appreciates the substation name change as a step in the right direction to create a “stronger, more inclusive relationship with Uniondale.”
“The substation name change is more than just a symbolic gesture,” Lebron said. “It’s an important acknowledgment of Uniondale’s unique identity. This change helps eliminate any confusion caused by the previous name, ensuring that our fire district is properly recognized and not marginalized.”
In January, County Legislator Siela Bynoe introduced legislation that would eliminate the county’s use of East Garden City in “all county documents of any kind, including but not limited to legislative enactments, maps, software, internal or external correspondence and communications, and all agency records, county department records, and all records within each branch of county government, whether in digital or printed format.”
Community members gathered at a legislative session in February and, during the public comment session, demanded that the bill be added to this year’s legislative calendar, and explained why the issue is so important to the people of Uniondale. The bill has not yet been voted on, and it has until December 2025 to be placed on the legislative calendar.
LIPA has renamed its Stewart Avenue substation the Stewart Avenue–Uniondale Hub, after
ists protesting the geographic designation East Garden City, as they did at this gathering in May
In 2020, local activists succeeded in getting East Garden City removed as a “census designated place,” and residents of the area were officially recognized as part of Uniondale in the 2020 census.
While there is still a long way to go, Maynard said she was grateful for LIPA’s acknowledgement of local
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concerns and effort to make the change.
“This name change is a victory for Uniondale,” Maynard said. “It’s about reclaiming our community’s identity and pushing back against years of efforts to divide us. I am grateful to LIPA for listening to our concerns and taking this important step.”
Celebrating 10 years of serving our community as The Safe Center!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
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Morrison Mentors receives grant from New York Life Foundation
By REINE BETHANY
Special to the Herald
Morrison Mentors, the Hempstead nonprofit that brings STEM enrichment workshops to underserved communities, was recognized for its achievements through a New York Life Foundation grant.
New York Life officials gathered on Sept. 25 at the Morrison Mentors facility, Suite 102 of 250 Fulton Ave. in Hempstead, where they presented the grant to Executive Director Doron Spleen.
New York Life Managing Partner Bianca H. O’Brien, Senior Partner James Varriale, Director of Agency Standards Jessica Cornejo, and Financial Advisor Stacy Pierre-Louis handed a $15,0000 check to Spleen and his staff.
Celebrating with them were Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Nassau County Deputy Comptroller Jeff Schoen, and Cheryl Fajardo, president of the Nassau County Council of Chambers.
Morrison Mentors began in 2012 at the Percy Jackson Youth Center on Greenwich Street in Hempstead, where Spleen started a Saturday academic enrichment class for children in grades 3-5.
Spleen named the enterprise for his own mentor, Arthur Morrison.
Today, at the Morrison Mentors site, instructors teach STEM courses to students in grades K-12. Scholars learn how to build a computer, create a 3-D printed dragon, handle robots and drones, or design a website — to name just a few of the fascinating projects cooked up by the Morrison team.
In addition to on-site teaching, the instructors travel to schools in Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Freeport, Valley Stream, Brentwood, and the Hamptons, bringing technological equipment for students to encounter hands-on.
Several Morrison Mentors instructors chatted with the visiting dignitaries on Sept. 25.
“We have had instructors here who were not sure about their path in college,” said senior instructor Mujabii Ian Sebbowa. “They came to our part-time staff in the summer thinking, ‘Let me just make some extra money.’ Some of them now are serving in the military, others are doing cyber security or working in a field they discovered while they were here.”
“We ran a three-week course for young girls 13-16 years old,” said instructor Dayanara Pineda. “It was a blend of hands-on projects and online projects. Each week we got to introduce them to role models, women who had their own unique STEM careers.”
“At the end of the courses,” Sebbowa said, “we have presentations for the parents, where the students show what they have learned, and take home things that they made in class.”
A major benefit of the program has been its development of staff. More than a few of the instructors were once high school or middle school students taking a Morrison Mentors course, who then underwent training and became men -
Dignitaries from New York Life, the Town of Hempstead, and Nassau County joined the staff of Morrison Mentors on Sept. 25 to celebrate a $15,000 grant conferred by the New York Life Foundation. Holding the simulated check, left to right: New York Life Director of Agency Standards Jessica Cornejo and Senior Partner James Variale, Morrison Mentors Instructor Mujabii Ian Sebbowa, New York Life Managing Partner Bianca O’Brien, Town Clerk Kate Murray, and New York Life Financial Advisor Stacy Pierre-Louis. Second row, from left: Morrison Mentors Program Coordinator Valencia Saint-Louis, Associate Director Ghenere Heerah, Instructors Jerahmeel Mendoza, Dayanara Pineda, and Jack Kling; Executive Director Doron Spleen; Instructors Marquis Belazairo and Raynor Robinson; Nassau County Deputy Comptroller Jeff Schoen; Morrison Mentors Associate Director Kimberly Bent; and Nassau County Council of Chambers President Cheryl Fajardo.
tors themselves.
“We have about 22 instructors right now,” said Spleen. “During the summer, we probably had close to 30 because we service so many different programs throughout the area. Some of the instructors that started with us in the summer are currently in college. We give them flexible job opportunities, so instead of working at a restaurant or a clothing department during the semester, they work in their major, teaching courses with us.”
A tour of the facility on Sept. 25 included a trip to the organization’s vast
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basement storage area.
“We have three different sections,” said instructor Christopher Simpson. “This is our hardware section, where we have our computers and computer-related take-home items. This next section has a laser engraver. Our plan is to take it to different schools. Next is our science department, where we have all of the equipment for science experiments.”
Yet another portion of the basement held a group of microphone stands and
photography umbrellas, from which a podcast series will start broadcasting later this year.
It is yet another foray into the opportunities the organization seeks to provide staff and students.
“It’s more than just tech here,” said Associate Director Ghenere Heerah. “We create the environments for all the staff so no one will feel like it’s heavy corporate, restricting their creativity. You feel like it’s fun every single day.”
Town of Hempstead Photography
Courtesy Christopher Simpson
Eight of the 22-plus Morrison Mentors instructors spent part of Sept. 25 celebrating the New York Life grant, and the rest of the day training to present programs as the school year gets rolling. Left to right, Jack Kling, Dayanara Pineda, Jerahmeel Mendoza, Che Johnson-McGregor, Aurora Yang, Malik Spleen, Luis Guarin, and Raynor Robinson.
Courtesy Reine Bethany Executive
Doron Spleen founded Morrison Mentors in 2012 with the support of his own mentor, Arthur Morrison.
Fire Department celebrates with a parade and block party
we need to do for the safety and the service of the community.”
The department marked a century with a neighborhood parade in spite of the rain. Firefighters marched through the streets behind the Uniondale High School Marching Knights and other groups, and were followed by fire and police trucks.
The parade ended in front of the Sherman Van Ness Fire Station, on Uniondale Avenue, where community members gathered for a block party.
Food trucks and vendors paid for by the department lined the parking lot behind the fire station, and the crowd played carnival games and enjoyed free barbecue, Greek and Jamaican food and more while music blasted through speakers.
“It’s a beautiful thing for the community to come back and (for us to) give back to the community,” Hicks said, “to show the transition of the tradition over the years, how it has changed, and for everyone to come and support us.”
The department comprises more
than 110 volunteers, according to its website, and many of them helped commemorate the occasion. Even former members, like Ex-captain Pat O’Brien, attended the celebration.
O’Brien spent over 40 years as a part of the UFD, having joined in 1974, and he recalled the UFD’s 50th and the 75th anniversaries. He said he was happy to be at yet another one, even though, he said, “It makes me feel old.”
The Van Ness fire station houses two companies, Emergency Company No. 1 and Manor Company No. 3. Company No. 1 has both a rescue team and an emergency medical technician team. The rescue team members are firefighters who help protect people at the scene of fires and are specially trained for situations like pulling people out who are trapped in confined spaces or cars, according to the department website. EMTs are trained in providing emergency medical services.
Gaille Germain, who has been a volunteer EMT for the past five years, said she has met some of her best friends in the program, and loves the close-knit nature of the department.
“This is like my second family, my second home,” Germain said, “where I can truly be myself.”
Her favorite part of being an EMT, she said, is being able to “help somebody out on their worst day.”
“Even though we do it for free, it’s more rewarding than getting money,” Germain added.
Another EMT, Isabella Camacho, said that her four years of volunteering have given her an appreciation for the importance of helping the Uniondale community.
“It’s a relief for them that you get to give them that care, and they feel that relief,” Camacho said.
Manor Company No 3 and Brookside Engine Company No. 2, on Park Avenue, focus primarily on suppressing and extinguishing fires, and they support the other companies when needed. They are the ones who respond to the local calls of building fires, auto accidents and brush fires.
Protection Company No. 4, at the corner of Uniondale Avenue and Lafayette Street, is a ladder company, meaning that its members have special equipment for different scenarios. Their responsibility is to find the source of a fire, search for people and relay the information to department Chief George Martinez.
Hicks said he was happy to see community members connecting with the department and enjoying the festivities.
“These are the people that we serve, that see us when we’re in our uniforms or in a parade,” he said. “Being role models helps the community.”
Alice Moreno/Herald photos
Firefighters from Uniondale and across Nassau County marched in the rain. Gavin Boykin, 11, played a game of Fishbowl with Monica Nicely.
Funding approved for new Hempstead water treatment
The village of Hempstead recently received $1.75 million in American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address the community’s concerns about water quality. The money will allow the new water treatment project to break ground.
“Hempstead Village is the largest village in the United States, and we contribute to the tax base of Nassau County,” Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. said. “These funds are going to help us break ground and get the job going.”
The county legislature voted unanimously on Sept. 23 to release the funds for the initial stages of the project, which is the demolition of the current water meter shop and the start of the construction of a new treatment building. The need for reformed water treatment comes from the elevated levels of 1.4 dioxane found in the water supply of Hempstead and surrounding areas, deemed to be a likely human carcinogenic.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 allocated $12.75 billion to New York for “critical response and recovery efforts related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,” according to the Budget.ny.gov.
Nassau County received $385 million, and according to the Nassau County government website, the funds must be allocated by County Executive Bruce Blakeman by the end of 2024 and expended by the end of 2026.
This funding comes after a long campaign by Legislators Scott Davis and Siela Bynoe. ARPA funds have been allocated to
Great Neck, Farmingdale, and Hicksville for similar water treatment plans in past months. Davis and Bynoe filed their initial requests in May and said they spent months “negotiating” with Blakeman
until he approved the money for Hempstead.
“What makes this a particularly important moment for all of us is not only us sticking together as a caucus, but what
this cause is for,” Davis said. “It doesn’t get more basic than clean water, and this will go a long way toward helping that.”
— Kelsie Radziski
Kelsie Radziski/Herald Nassau County Legislators holding the check for $1.75 million in ARPA funds, from left, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Siela Bynoe, Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., Scott Davis, Debra Mule, and Carrie Solages.
ANTHONY GRIMALDI
East
Rockaway Senior Football
A RETURNING ALL-COUNTY selection, Grimaldi helped get the Rocks into the win column for the first time in 2024 on Sept. 21. He got East Rockaway’s 52-14 victory over Lawrence started with an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchddown and went on to make four more trips into the end zone. He had touchdown runs covering 45, 18, 75 and 1 yards and racked up 190 yards on the ground on 11 carries. He also leads the defense at linebacker.
GAMES TO WATCH
Friday, Oct. 4
Football: Seaford at Malverne 7 p.m.
Football: V.S. South at Island Trees 7 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at East Rockaway
Saturday, Oct. 5
Boys Soccer: Academy Charter at Uniondale 10
Boys Soccer: Seaford at Lawrence 10 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Clarke at V.S. South 10 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Uniondale at Malv/East Rockaway
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Freeport 10
Boys Soccer: Bellport at Kennedy
Football: Mepham at Carey 11 a.m.
Football: New Hyde Park at Baldwin 11 a.m.
Girls Volleyball: Plainedge at Elmont 11:45 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Lawrence at V.S. North 12:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. Central at Mepham 2 p.m.
Football: MacArthur at Calhoun 2 p.m.
Football: Plainedge at North Shore 2 p.m.
Football: Oyster Bay at West Hempstead 2:30 p.m.
Football: Floral Park at Lynbrook 3 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Freeport 3 p.m.
Football: Hempstead at Uniondale 3 p.m.
Football: Massapequa at East Meadow 3 p.m.
Football: Long Beach at Glen Cove 6:30 p.m.
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HERALD SPORTS
Uniondale serving up success
By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com
Winners of four of its first five matches, the Uniondale girls’ volleyball team is off to a terrific start according to coach Dan Splendore, in part due to the prep he put in beforehand to ensure success.
“I made it clear from the very beginning what my rules and my expectations are,” he explained. “I actually sat with every girl and told them where they were at with the team and my expectations, and it’s been really great where everybody knows their role.”
But the Knights know they’re the driving force, that this is a team effort between them and their trainers.
“I think between my expectations laid out, I think the girls realized that they have a voice in this,” he said. “As much as I’m the coach, it’s out team, not my team, and they feel like they can be themselves and vocalize when they don’t like what’s going on, and comfortable enough to support each other.”
What stands out are the elected team captains, senior setter Katia Gomez, described as a player who leads by example and lives to bring the energy to the court. “She’s just been so consistent where her sets have been great, her hitting’s been great, we have a good working relationship, and she’s just done such a good job of leading by example where she just does everything, I need her to do without me even telling her,”
Splendore explained.
There’s also junior outside hitter Zahara Santyl, said to be one of the most gifted athletes in the program.
“She’s doing so well and she’s so positive that it almost seems fake where she’s just so happy for everybody else,” he explained. “She just hits the ball so well and does everything so well, and everyone, in their terms, gasses her up.”
Anne Jean Louis and Jada Scott are Uniondale’s starting middles who Splendore listed as his most consistent offensive threats as well.
The last captain is a bit of an anomaly, a non-starter in the form of senior
middle hitter August Carper.
“She doesn’t get in every game but she is very good at keeping it light, she has an awesome sense of humor, she’s super positive, she’s always joking, she’s friends with everyone on the team,” Splendore gushed. “Never in my years of coaching have I had anybody that wasn’t a mainstay on the starting lineup named as captain, but she also is such a perfect captain for this team where she does a really good job of keeping it light.”
And there’s anecdotal evidence to support it. Splendore talked about when the players made their own group chat, without the coaches’ instruction whatsoever,
to order matching shoes, all Carper’s idea. Another time, he talked about how Carper coordinated for everyone, players and coaching staff alike, to have matching bows for extra game day support.
The back line deserves its share of the ink, too, starting with junior libero Cindy Blanco. “This is her second year on varsity and she has just been outstanding,” Splendore said.
Junior Aliyah Rose has been putting in the added effort this season as well, another noted outside hitter, and is particularly close with classmate Kylie Thompson, an opposite setter who’s a brand-new varsity player after two years in the JV squad.
Derrick Dingle/Herald Kylie Thompson and the Knights are off to an impressive start with four victories through the first five matches.
Advocates stand to ‘protect our care’ in Hempstead
A Protect Our Care bus campaign for healthcare protection and advocacy rolled into Hempstead on Monday as a stop along their “Care Force One” tour.
Speakers included local activists and elected officials, including Assemblywoman Michaelle Solanges and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who all voiced their support for the Democrats’ achievements in lowering healthcare costs for New Yorkers.
“We’re gathered here today to ensure we safeguard our health care system and reduce the financial burden it places on many of us, especially our seniors,” Darling said. “I’m thankful to the Biden Harris administration and our democratic allies in Congress for their work around this issue, and we have made significant strides.”
The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, has made major changes in the healthcare industry. Under the IRA, the cost of insulin for seniors is capped at $35 per month and the cost of prescriptions for seniors is capped at $2,000 per year, and free vaccines, including the shingles vaccine, are guaranteed for seniors.
Additionally, it allows Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices and protects people on Medicare from price increases. Protect Our Care said it saves seniors $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs and taxpayers $6 billion in the first year.
The IRA was signed into law by the Biden administration in August 2022, and while speakers at the campaign
Laura Packard spoke about her cancer fight and the affordable healthcare that helped her, while supporters of Protect Our Care stood behind her to rally for adequate healthcare for all during the ‘Care Force One’ bus tour stop in Hempstead.
applauded its achievements, they expressed the need for more.
“While we applaud the advancement of Healthcare access through the (Affordable Care Act) and some extensions under the IRA,” Kiana Abbady, chairwoman of the board of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, said, “there is still more work to be done. We must keep the protections we have and push for other protections we deserve.”
Laura Packard, a stage four cancer survivor, detailed how the Affordable
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Care Act paid for the six months of chemotherapy and one month of radiation treatments she needed to beat her cancer. She expressed her concerns over the Republican party’s desires to repeal the ACA and how that would prevent many people from accessing adequate healthcare.
“We need to make sure every long Islander and every New Yorker gets the healthcare they need and deserve,” she said.
Hempstead was the only Long Island
stop on the “Care Force One” tour. Other New York locations include Kingston, Rensselaer County, and Utica. In addition to New York, the bus will be visiting 17 other states, with over 50 total stops on the tour.
Protect Our Care is an organization centered around educating the public and influencing policy surrounding “high-quality, affordable and equitable health care,” according to their website. To learn more, visit ProtectOurCare.org. — Kelsie Radziski
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 17 at 1 PM
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Noah Burroughs is running in 18th A.D.
By KELSIE RADZISKI kradziski@liherald.com
Although Noah Burroughs has strong ties to his Hempstead community — having served as a village trustee since 2022 and a teacher for 20 years — he claims that his top priority in his campaign for the 18th Assembly District seat is addressing the individual needs of the district’s diverse communities. If elected, he plans to maintain open lines of communication to ensure that constituents’ needs are met.
“Every district, every town, hamlet, they’re all going to be different,” said Burroughs, 47. “So everyone’s going to have a different need we need to discuss to figure out how to correct those issues.”
As a trustee, Burroughs advocated for water quality infrastructure reform due to elevated levels of 1,4dioxane in the local water supply. He and the board also worked on revitalizing green spaces, such as adding bathrooms and athletic facilities in Mirschel Park, demonstrating his ability to effect change.
As an educator, Burroughs is aware of the growing concerns over school safety in the face of recent threats of violence in the Assembly district.
“Every school is going to have safety concerns based on the climate and culture,” he said.
Burroughs praised local school districts like Uniondale for their developments, but emphasized that others, like Hempstead, require more support to continue improving. He highlighted specific concerns, such as transportation issues during flooding in Freeport and the impact of charter schools in Hempstead and Uniondale. He said he is committed to being an “opendoor elected official” to facilitate communication with school districts.
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Noah
Burroughs, who is running for the seat in Assembly District 18, said
he would focus on the needs of the communities throughout the district.
“Every district has different needs that must to be catered to,” he said. “It’s up to me, as well as the superintendents, to figure out what those needs are and how to address them.”
On the issue of rising cost of housing on Long
Island, Burroughs identified steep down payments and high mortgage interest rates as significant barriers for families. He said he supports Democrat Laura Gillen, who is running in the 4th Congressional District, and who has pledged to make Nassau County a more affordable place for families if she is elected. Burroughs added that he and Gillen share similar values concerning homeownership challenges.
“These are things we can discuss,” he said. “I’m trying to figure out lower interest rates, but strong relationships with people like her, as well as Hakeem Jeffries, are crucial for addressing these issues at the federal level.”
Another focus for Burroughs is increasing the number of restaurants and businesses in the district. He suggested offering tax breaks to incentivize businesses to open locally, which could help reduce the tax burden on homeowners. He also emphasized the importance of engaging with the community throughout the business development process to ensure that projects align with local needs.
For constituents in District 18, Burroughs believes that voting for candidates who will advocate for their interests should be a priority. “I tell the people in those communities that it’s not up to me to handle it; it’s up to us to handle it,” he said. “And how do you do that? You do that by your direct elections.”
Smikle has youthful vision for Nassau County
By KEphERD DAnIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Danielle Smikle, a 27-year-old educator, activist and first-time political candidate, says she is ready to lead and bring a millennial perspective to create meaningful change.
Running for a seat in the State Assembly to represent District 18, Smikle’s platform is built on education reform, community engagement and infrastructure development. Her candidacy is grounded in personal experiences that reflect the diverse needs of the district, which spans Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview, and parts of Baldwin and Garden City.
Raised in Freeport since age 3, Smikle has deep roots in the district she hopes to represent. She is a teacher in the Academy Charter School in Uniondale, where she has helped create and implement programs to empower youth, especially in underserved communities. She took part in a software engineering boot camp to gain the skills to help students through coding education. She has brought that knowledge into the classroom, establishing an after-school coding program.
Smikle plans to introduce policies that expand STEM and STEAM curriculums in local schools, giving students practical skills while sparking their creativity and innovation. She understands that the future job market will emphasize technological literacy, and she is committed to ensuring that her community’s youth are not left behind.
“At the end of the day, you are going to be elite after you figure out what all this means,” Smikle said. “They have it in the other communities. Why can’t we have it here for our students?”
One of the core tenets of her platform is rethinking
Kepherd Daniel/Herald
Danielle Smikle has new ideas for the 18th Assembly District, which includes Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview and parts of Baldwin and Garden City.
public safety and fostering more cordial relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. In her view, safety is built through trust and open communication, not intimidation. She advocates for police officers to be seen as active and engaged in local events.
“Community relationships with the police
shouldn’t be based on intimidation,” Smikle said. “We need to return to the basics — knocking on your neighbor’s door, saying good morning, and creating bonds of good camaraderie. Having that open communication within the community, I think, would be a great start in fostering those relationships.”
Smikle is also pushing for greater access to mental health services in the district, recognizing that addressing the root causes of crime and conflict often requires addressing mental health issues.
Her campaign also focuses on infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on revitalizing downtown areas, improving roads, and ensuring environmental sustainability. She is deeply concerned about the ongoing water-quality issues in Uniondale and Hempstead, viewing them as emblematic of larger, systemic problems created by infrastructure neglect.
“It’s unacceptable that we wait until something breaks to fix it,” she said, drawing parallels between infrastructure and mental health. “Why don’t we check on these things routinely? Water is a basic necessity, and every community deserves clean, safe access.”
Smikle plans to prioritize regular maintenance of the district’s infrastructure. In areas like Freeport and Lakeview, she advocates for routine inspections and cleanup efforts to ensure the neighborhoods’ safety and aesthetic appeal. A key component of her approach to governance is ensuring that all voices are heard, particularly those of underrepresented groups.
“You can’t make policy in a vacuum,” Smikle said. “You need to be on the ground, listening to people’s concerns, whether it’s the elderly, the youth, or smallbusiness owners. Sometimes the best ideas come from the people who are living these issues day in and day out.”
Latino American Night sees vibrant celebration
Latino Americans gathered at Eisenhower Park for a joyful celebration of their culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors the cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans across the country.
A large crowd filled the lawn of the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for an afternoon of music and dancing to celebrate Latino culture, and the festivities went well into the evening. People brought chairs and blankets to sit on during the event, and some even brought flags to represent their Latin backgrounds.
Different musicians performed for the crowd, from live bands like La Orchestra Rubi to DJ Castellanos, to get the crowd grooving.
Along with community members, local organizations attended the event, including Grupo Folklórico Hondureñas Americano Latino of Uniondale and Hispanic Counseling Center of Hempstead. Many dressed up in traditional clothing, like bright, colorful dresses, to celebrate their culture and heritage. Dancers and performers dressed up in costumes as well to pay respects to their customs.
Latino American Night was the conclusion of the Town of Hempstead’s free
Lakeside Theatre Concerts series. To learn more about the events the Town is hosting, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
Derrick Dingle/Herald photos
Members of Grupo Folklorico Hondurenas Americano Latino of Uniondale celebrated Hispanic heritage at the Latino American Night on Sept. 29.
Dancers dressed up in cultural costumes to honor the culture and entertain the crowd.
Cecelia Romero of the Hispanic Counseling Center in Hempstead brought Dominican culture and energy to the festivities.
Lucia Vardas and Oswald Barnes from West Hempstead enjoyed the Latin music.
STEPPING OUT
Mandy Patinkin talks
‘The
Princess Bride’
A gourd-geous display:
Journey with jack-o’-lanterns
Spectacular
pumpkins light up the night for
the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
By Danielle Schwab
As Halloween approaches, jack-o’-lanterns are making their appearance throughout our neighborhoods with their unique carvings once again. While we think of it as fall fun, in fact pumpkin carving dates back centuries as a way to ward off evil spirits with their spooky faces.
The beloved tradition gets a unique twist at the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, opening tomorrow at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. See pumpkins transformed into magnificent jack-o’lantern creations, illuminating a trail through the historic restored village for all to admire.
It all began in the Hudson Valley — at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson 19 years ago — conceived by the Westchester County cultural organization Historic Hudson Valley.
“About 20 years ago, we hit upon this idea of a display of jack-o’-lanterns, and we weren’t sure how people would respond to it. It was hugely popular. And so it has just expanded in a big way since then,” says Rob Schweitzer, Historic Hudson Valley’s vice president of communications and commerce.
• Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-Nov. 3.
• Adult tickets start at $32; $10 children (ages 3-17)
• With limited capacity, entry is available only through advance online purchase of timed tickets or FLEX anytime tickets; no tickets are sold at the venue
• Purchase tickets at pumpkinblaze.org
Certainly a must-see during the season, the pumpkin trail is now in its fifth year on Long Island, with over 30 different installations. Over 7,000 jack-o’-lanterns carved by local artisans resulting in a larger-than-life themed pumpkin showcase — a mix of real and carvable foam — spanning a half-mile loop, enhanced with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack for a fully immersive experience.
• Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
“We have a team, 10 to 12 of us, that work together to make sure that we’re keeping the same consistency, the same quality, throughout the carvings,” Carol Hough, lead pumpkin carver, says.
Her team carves each week, swapping out old pumpkins with fresh ones. Carvers are creative with their tools to accommodate the high volume of pumpkins, using sheetrock knives and ice cream spades to get the job done, according to Hough.
Long Island history and culture are incorporated into the Blaze experience. Guests are welcomed by a 12-foot tall retro-style “Greetings from a Long Island” postcard made up of individually carved jack-o’-lanterns.
“What we like to do is really focus on the heritage of the location,” Schweitzer says.
Ever wonder what your favorite Long Island celebrity looked like as a pumpkin? The Blaze is the place to check out some pumpkin-face renderings of local personalities. Icons such as Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Jerry Seinfeld and Natalie Portman are on display.
“We have a Long Island Hall of Fame. These are large portraits, rendered in jack-o’-lanterns , of folks from Long Island that have done great things,” Schweitzer explains.
Among the locally themed installations, a functioning lighthouse replica of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, complete with a flashing beacon to light the way, is sure to attract attention. With history as a focus, it comes to no surprise that the Blaze would find its way to the historic village.
“We’ve looked at a lot of sites over the years and a lot of them have some good characteristics, but don’t have everything. Old Bethpage Village Restoration really had
everything,” Schweitzer says.
Of course, there are plenty of what one would consider Halloween staples that celebrate the spirit of the season, such as a 25-foot giant spider web and the Day of the Dead installation.
Hough is particularly fond of the Day of the Dead jack-o’-lantern tribute, among the new displays along this year’s trail.
“There are some skeletons and some sugar skulls. It’s really beautiful. I absolutely love it,” Hough says.
Other showstoppers include a thrilling pumpkin circus, a glowing Statue of Liberty, a pumpkin-filled Ferris wheel, and a planetarium. Plus, see a tribute to First Responders. This display involves carved jack-o’-lanterns depicting a firefighter heroically putting out a flame, honoring the bravery and dedication of our local heroes.
“The concept for that really came out of the early period of the pandemic, there was a lot of focus on First Responders and our healthcare workers and those on the front lines of dealing with the pandemic. It’s something that we’ve continued to celebrate,” says Schweitzer.
There’s so more to the trail than just carvings. Lighting and sound are integral to the Blaze experience. Each installation is depicted with an original score to create the perfect ambience.
Volunteers from local scout troops and high school honor societies are also involved, assisting in lighting the lanterns that line the path.
Also new this year, the Blaze is offering custom-made pumpkins to order. Surprise a special someone with a custom-carved pumpkin, displayed at the new Celebration Arch. Reservations are limited and must be made seven days in advance.
So carve out some time, there’s a pumpkin creation for everyone at the Blaze.
As Schweitzer says: “It’s really an event you can just go and relax and smile at. It genuinely is something that appeals to all ages.”
For an extra fall treat, stop by the Café Blaze for some yummy cider donuts and pumpkin beer. And check out the nightly pumpkin carving. It may inspire you to do create you own special seasonal décor at home.
One of Mandy Patinkin’s memorable roles — certainly one that lives on as beloved piece of pop culture — is his turn in the 1987 fantasy “The Princess Bride.” He played a man bent on revenge (“Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!”). It performed only so-so at the box office back then, but it’s come to be one of the most beloved movies of the 1980s. Relive all the fun — and Patinkin’s masterful portrayal of the Spanish swordsman — when the actor pops by Tilles Center for a special film screening, followed by a 45-minute conversation. His son Gideon Grody-Patinkin — who has contributed to the family legacy since he began filming his father and mother, actress-writer Kathryn Grody, during the pandemic and posting their interactions on TikTok — moderates.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org.
Everclear
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, led by vocalist-guitarist-founder Art Alexakis, is back on the road. The band is joined by special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack. The setlist for this tour includes all the hits from their extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album “Songs From An American Movie Vol. One,” to be released on vinyl later this year for the first time via Intervention Records. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinumselling album “Sparkle and Fade,” and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” Everclear was soon a household name and catapulted into the masses.
Sunday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. $70.50, $50.50, $30.50, $25.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
Photos courtesy Historic Hudson Valley Thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns light up the night as the Halloween spirit is all a-glow, with Old Bethpage Village’s 19th century buildings and historic barns as a backdrop.
THE Your Neighborhood
Hempstead House tour
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Wednesday, oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Spooky Fest is back
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families, whether you want to be scared — or prefer seasonal fun of the non-scary kind. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more, including the Mystical Garden. Get your fortune told, make a craft and dance with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the Amazing Glow tent. For those who want a scare, venture into the Haunted Woods, where zombies and dinosaurs hang out. Admission starts at $22. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for call (516) 7640045 for more information. Tom Colicchio on ‘why he cooks’ Get an unprecedented look insights into the life of America’s top chef when Tom Colicchio brings his “Why I Cook” book tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, oct. 12, 2 p.m. Part
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Uniondale Library hosts an all-day celebration for all ages, Saturday, oct 5. Kids can sign up for a morning party, 11 a.m.-noon to explore early literacy skills through live music, dance, and bilingual fun. Enjoy a violin performance at 12:30 p.m.; all ages can join the library’s Junior Friends from 2-4 p.m, with refreshments and another musical performance by Carlos Pavan. No sign-up required. 400 Uniondale Ave. For more information or to sign up, visit UniondaleLibrary.org or call (516) 489-2220.
Storybook Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure, Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Beth Ferry’s “The Scarecrow.” Later create a unique take home craft. The stroll starts at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), ending at the Thatched Cottage. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Hispanic Heritage Hojalatas
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Long Island Children’s Museum invites kids ages 3 and up to learn about hojalata, the Oaxacan metal art with bright colors that dates back to the 16th century. Saturday, Oct., noon-2 p.m. Kids can create their own hojalatas to bring home. It is a drop-in program that takes about 10 minutes, and it is free with museum admission. Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, visit LICM.org.
Bird
walk
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout
Town Park, Sunday, Oct. 6, starting at 9 a.m. Meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park and will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After the beach walk, everyone will return to the parking lot, and drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve to walk through the bay marsh. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.
Having an event?
Art explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program returns for a new season, Saturday, Oct. 5, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and their adult partners connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for more information and to register or call (516) 484-9337.
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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition spans various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Capital Fools
Washington, D.C.’s premier political satire group Capitol Fools bring their musical parody show to the Adelphi University stage, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to today’s crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and reflections that continue to inspire laughter amid the contentious presidential election season. Former members of the Capitol Steps perform all their beloved bits, along with backward-talking spoonerisms, breakneck costume changes, over-the-top impressions and all-new song parodies reflecting today’s news headlines. $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/ pac.
Voting primer: A guide to making sure you’re counted
By Anjolique Powell Correspondent
With Election Day, Nov. 5, as well as early voting, Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, rapidly approaching, this guide offers essential information about voting in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as details on voter eligibility, registration, voting procedures, and absentee voting.
Information for this guide was collected through the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and the Nassau and Suffolk County boards of elections.
Am I eligible to vote?
In order to be eligible to vote, you must:
■ Be a United States citizen.
■ Be at least 18 years old (you can pre-register at 16 or 17).
■ Live in the county, city, or village for at least 30 days before an election.
■ Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction
■ Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
How do you vote in the general election?
In order to vote in a general election in the U.S., you must be registered before Election Day. To find your polling place in Nassau, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/566/Board-of-Elections. In Suffolk, SuffolkCountyNy.gov/Departments/BOE.
Where/how do I register?
You can register to vote by:
■ Filling out a voter registration form found on either county’s Board of Elections website or the New York State Board of Elections website (at least 25 days before the election)
■ Registering in person at some public agencies.
■ Visiting the Nassau County Board of Elections from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You’ll receive a confirmation card within two to six weeks. If you don’t receive it, call (516) 571-2411 to check on your application.
There are three ways for voters to cast a ballot in this year’s elections:
■ In person, during early voting, at any one of the 28 early voting locations or on Election Day at your designated polling place.
■ By mail – By early mail ballot or by absentee ballot. To request a ballot, go to Eections.Ny.Gov/request-ballot.
■ For military and oversees voting, go to Elections. Ny.Gov/military-and-overseas-federal-voting.
Do I need to register every year?
No, you’re permanently registered once you’ve registered. However, you need to submit a new application if your name, address, or party changes. If you move, notify the County Board of Elections and re-register.
Should I register with one political party?
You are not obligated to join a political party, however, according to the League of Women’s Voters, “Declaring a party allows you to vote in that party’s primary election, which in New York State is open only to party members.” Enrolled party members can also sign nomination petitions. It’s also important to mention that registering with a party doesn’t mean you have to vote for that party’s candidates. You’re always free to vote for any candidate in general elections.
What is early voting?
Early voting allows people to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting also allows voters to go to locations that are closer, like public libraries, public buildings, or community centers. However,
these locations will be different from your assigned Election Day polling place.
When and where does early voting take place?
Hours are:
■ Most days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Oct. 29 and 30: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Check each county’s Board of Elections website for specific locations or location changes.
How do I know where to vote on Election Day?
In order to know where to vote you must look up your polling place, which can be found by entering your county, first and last name, date of birth, and zip code on the New York State Poll Site Search website. This site also tracks voter registration and absentee ballots.
Linda Devin-Sheehan, a board member of the Suffolk League of Women Voters, at the voter registration drive on the Stony Brook University campus on Sept. 11.
Can I still vote if I won’t be able to go to a polling place?
Yes, you can vote by absentee ballot if you’re unable to vote in person due to:
■ Not being in the county or New York City on Election Day
■ Temporary or permanent illness or physical disability
■ Primary care duties for ill or physically disabled individuals
■ Being a patient or inmate in a Veterans’ Administration Hospital
■ Detention in jail/prison (awaiting trial, grand jury action, or serving time for a non-felony conviction).
What is an absentee ballot?
An absentee ballot allows you to cast your vote if you can’t make it to your polling place on Election Day. It’s the same ballot you would receive if you voted in person. However, you can fill it out at home and mail it back or drop it off at the County Board of Elections or at an early polling place.
How do I request an absentee ballot?
To request an absentee ballot you can:
■ Download and fill out the Absentee Ballot Application from the New York State Board of Elections website.
■ Send a letter by mail to: Nassau County Board of Elections at P.O. Box 9002, Mineola, NY 11501 or Suffolk County Board of Elections PO Box 700, Yaphank, NY 11980.
■ In the letter, you must include:
■ Your name and date of birth.
■ The address where you are registered.
■ The reason for the request.
Remember, the Nassau County Board of Elections will take absentee ballots up to 10 days before the election. Under normal circumstances, the Suffolk County Board of Elections will send out ballots between one and three days after receiving an application.
Anjolique Powell is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
A facsimile of a New York state voter registration.
Photos courtesy Gabby Daniels
Public Notices
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 10/09/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 640/24. - 642/24.
UNIONDALE - Leslie Tis, Variances, lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, construct addition (natatoriumpool enclosure) attached to dwelling; Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain deck and pool with a 4’ high improper pool enclosure (5’ high enclosure required); Maintain 4’ high fence forward of the dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., S/s Pembroke St., 531.48’ E/o Arcadia Ave., a/k/a 1324 Pembroke St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Uniondale within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 149255
LEGAL NOTICE PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joyce Nolan Library Trustee Election
The annual election for the Board of Trustees of Uniondale Public Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553, will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., at the library. Two seats are up for election: One for a five (5) year term beginning January 1, 2025 and One for a two
(2) year term beginning January 1, 2025 to fill the unexpired term of a trustee who resigned before the end of the term.
Eligible voters are residents who have resided in the Uniondale Public Library District for 30 days prior to the election and who are registered voters, qualified to vote in the preceding general election.
Candidates
One 5-Year Term
Beginning January 1, 2025
Jaxon A. Brown
One 2-Year Term
Beginning January 1, 2025
Cynthia L. Bohanan Jessica Ellerbe 149234
LEGAL NOTICE COMUNICADO DE PRENSA PARA PUBLICACIÓN
INMEDIATA
CONTACTA: Joyce Nolan Elección de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca
La elección anual de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale, 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, New York 11553, va a tener lugar el jueves, 17 de octubre de 2024, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., en la biblioteca. Hay dos escaños para la elección:
Un escaño para un mandato de cinco años que comenzará el 1 de enero de 2025 y un escaño para un mandato de dos años que comenzará el 1 de enero de 2025 para llenar el mandato no vencido de un fideicomisario que renunció antes del final del mandato.
Votantes elegibles son residentes que han vivido en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Uniondale por 30 días antes de la elección y que son votantes inscritos, calificados para votar en la elección general anterior.
Candidatos
Un Mandato de 5 Años que Comenzará el 1 de enero de 2025
Jaxon A. Brown
Un Mandato de 2 Años que Comenzará el 1 de enero de 2025
Cynthia L. Bohanan
Jessica Ellerbe
149235
LEGAL NOTICE
SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY
CITATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent
TO:Grassi & Co. Office of the NYS
Attorney General
Jasper Surety
Linda Hickey
Ira Ozarin
Sybil Sidelman-Ryan
Nathaniel Ozarin
Nathan Levy
Mark Levy a/k/a Adrian Levy
Nassau County Department of Social Services
Nassau Health Care Corporation any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said Stella Levy, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.
A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road Suite 603, Mineola, New York 11501.
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on November 20, 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Stella Levy, should not be judicially settled.
[X] Further relief sought (if any):
1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility, and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;
2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 29,704.04 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 8,568.01 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4);
3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 52,849.36, of which $ 17,849.36 has been paid and $ 35,000.00 is unpaid;
4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 6,350.00, of which $ 350.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;
5.Releasing and discharging the surety;
6.Directing that Nassau County Department of Social Services show cause why their claim amount of $ 254,404.36 should not be rejected and denied;
7.Directing that Nassau Health Care Corporation show cause why their claim amount of $ 298,608.04 should not be rejected and denied;
8.Directing each of you
claiming to be a distributee of the Decedent to establish proof of your kinship, and show cause why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Stella Levy, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship; 9.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, September 23, 2024 (Seal)
HON. HON. MARGARET
C. REILLY Surrogate
s/ Debra Keller Leimbach Chief Clerk
Signature of Attorney Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name (516) 538-1111 Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address rkerins@mmkolaw.com Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may request a copy of the full account from the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney. 149306
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR SC PARK LANE II TRUST 2019-1, Plaintiff, vs. EDWARD W. POWERS, AS THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GUMERCINDO LLANOS, ET AL., Defendant (s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 5, 2024, 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 November 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM, premises known as 674 WINTHROP DRIVE, UNIONDALE, NY 11553. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of
Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 0050, Block: 00447-00, Lot: 00018. Approximate amount of judgment is $458,757.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601980/2018. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.
PETER LEVY, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 149308
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST XIII, Plaintiff, v. KENNY GAVILANES, ET AL, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 1, 2024, I, Melissa D. Mohan, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 6, 2024 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 677 Walter Street Uniondale, NY 11553
SBL #: 50-108-210&211 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 005515/2016 in the amount of $485,744.00 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604
Tel.: 855-227-5072 149298
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Citibank N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Cheryl A. Glenn, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 22, 2024, 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 October 16, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 781 Union Drive, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Uniondale, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 50, BLOCK: 370, LOT: 23. Approximate amount of judgment $356,173.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609626/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) 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”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-091851-F00 82350 148854
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT BERNICE E. LOCKETT, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 31, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 16, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 3 McClellen Place a/k/a 3 McClellan Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block L and Lots 22-26. Approximate amount of judgment is $539,650.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605447/2021. Cash will not be accepted.
John Fellin, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 148891
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVDLA CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2021-GS1, Plaintiff, Against MARIE RAPHAEL, EDELINE L. SAUNDERS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/05/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/17/2024 at 3:30PM, premises known as 1076 Northgate Court Square, Uniondale, New York 11553, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Uniondale (Unincorporated Area), In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 55 Block 532 Lot 24
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $601,359.45 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 616200/2022 Samantha L. Segal, Esq., Referee.
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 8/21/24 File Number: 38281 SH 148900
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against DASWELL ANDERSON A/K/A DASWELL S. ANDERSON, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 18, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 24, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 227 Warren Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Sec 44 Block 38 Lot 100. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Uniondale, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $640,112.60 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 604137/2020. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee File # YCHNY333 149024
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Maria Messias, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 4, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee
Community forum addresses rising living costs
As the cost of living continues to rise across Long Island, local residents and organizations are coming together to look at what’s causing the issue — and looking for ways to fix it.
Empire State Voices and Economic Security Project, two organizations that advocate for fair economic policies for New Yorkers and beyond, hosted a community forum in Hempstead, where residents and policy experts made up a panel to explore the current financial crisis Long Island is facing.
They addressed critical issues, including the threats that programs like Social Security and Medicare are facing and the fears of the rising costs of “basic necessities like groceries, clothing, and housing,” according to the news release.
“Engaging in discussion and acknowledging that we are in the midst of a cost of living crisis, as well as a serious predicament in which essential programs can be cut, is a crucial first step to ensuring a better future for everyday Americans,”
Maekyla Massey, a Baldwin native and community organizer, said at the Sept. # panel. “Programs like Medicaid and Social Security are a lifeline for many.”
The 2024 Trustees Report from the Social Security Administration predicts based on trends that Social Security funds will run out by 2033 and Medicare funds will run out by 2036. On top of this, inflation has caused prices of goods in Nassau County to increase over the course of the year, with prices in the Northeast region of the country overall 3.4 percent higher than this time last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“As inflation rises, low-income families are finding it harder to rely on essential safety nets like Medicare and Social Security,” Shannon-Janean Currie, Vice President at Benenson Strategy Group, said. “These programs are critical for families already stretched thin, but they were never designed to cover the growing gaps caused by the cost of living crisis.”
Massey emphasized that the issues discussed at the panel “are not left or right issues,” but problems all people are impacted by.
“We should all encourage one another to unite behind these issues and foster unity and understanding rather than divisiveness,” she said.
— Kelsie Radziski
Public Notices
will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 22, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 725 Newton Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 50, Block: 125, Lot: 48. Approximate amount of judgment $426,994.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604195/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) 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”. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Ron
Ferraro, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090124-F00 82429 148982
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LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, -againstFREDERICK T. GLENN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on June 27, 2023, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and FREDERICK T. GLENN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 730 HEMPSTEAD BOULEVARD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-135-252, 253 & 254. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 602891/2019. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149054
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4, -againstHAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 9, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 is the
Plaintiff and HAZEL E. SHAMBERGER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 504 DECATUR STREET, UNIONDALE, NY 11553; and the following tax map identification: 50-122-104, 242, 243, 680 & 681. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605953/2018. Nicholas Ferrar, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 149052
Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Screening Event
By XIOMARA TRINIDAD PEREZ Herald Intern
To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis, in partnership with Nassau University Medical Center and the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, will bring the mammography van to Rockville Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The “Mammovan” will be parked at the Rockville Centre Municipal Lot No. 2, between North Village and Randall Avenues, to provide breast cancer screenings for women over the age of 40. Screenings will include a breast exam, a mammogram, and instructions for selfexaminations. Mammograms will be provided free for uninsured women provided they meet the eligibility guidelines.
“The main idea behind (this event) is just to bring resources and awareness to the community,” Davis said. “And with it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we just thought it was a great idea to provide an avenue to get it done and just continue to partner with people and hospitals and make it something that just promotes the awareness of it.”
By teaming up with the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, he hopes to help spread awareness to women in the community about the importance of early detection.
“We’re just really excited to be collaborating again with Scott Davis,” Erin O’Sullivan, co-president of the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition, said.
“We’re excited that we can bring some awareness to women in our community who haven’t had their mammograms.”
The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition provides support services to those in the community who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer by pairing them with care counselors in the village, who are breast cancer survivors. Through their guidance, they help provide insight to coach them through their diagnosis.
“We are really focused on education and providing early detection for anyone, in any economic circumstance,” O’Sullivan said. “So this is an opportunity for people to get a free screening and free mammogram.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Based on statistics provided by the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in women across the country in 2024.
Early detection remains the best defense in the fight against breast cancer. The American Cancer Society found that the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is roughly 90 percent when it is detected early. It is important to get screenings regularly to avoid this horrible disease.
The “Mammovan” will be parked at Municipal Lot No. 2 in Rockville Centre, between North Village Avenue and Randall Avenue, on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is required to participate. To RSVP contact Legislator Davis at (516) 571-6201.
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‘We want our deck back’
Q. We have a large deck that finally needs to be repaired, and some parts replaced. It is wood with some steel beams, and we wanted to do the boards that look like wood but are made from plastics and supposedly last longer. We looked at several brands and aren’t sure what is best, but it probably doesn’t matter now. The prices came in very high for the work, and each contractor we have spoken to said we were only going to save money if we use all wood, including the beams. The beams are steel, as we understand, since they extend farther without as many columns. The funny thing is that we were replacing the wood because it started rotting and twisting after 15 years, bad enough that we don’t feel comfortable using the deck — it’s on our second floor, which is why we want fewer columns, so we can continue to use the ground level as an outdoor dining space. What can you recommend that we do? The costs make it impossible to move forward, and we really want our deck back.
A. I like to quote the oil filter commercial we used to hear all the time:
“You can pay me now or pay me later.” In this case, you can spend the money on the less-costly wood, and then spend more money on re-treating the wood and repairs. As for the steel beams being replaced, it should be understood that steel is more compact for its strength, and the equivalent ability to span longer distances with wood requires much more wood, and it will more than likely be taller, meaning the beams will extend lower.
The synthetic decking materials are a much better choice, and the ones that are recycled resinbased, without the wood component parts in their composition, are at the top of the list of low maintenance, deterioration and replacement that you have with wood mixtures and wood deck materials. I have seen the difference many times over the years, including the landing deck in my own yard.
I originally built it out of cedar, which was supposed to be resistant to insects and, if stained properly, would last a long time, or so I thought. After just four years, the wood posts and the properly stained decking had become distorted with warping, twisting and some end rotting. I replaced the materials with synthetic decking and rails, and after 24 years, it’s still in great condition.
This problem of not factoring in the cost of maintenance, accessibility and the increase in material costs over time has often led to much greater expense in the life of buildings. You have to question yourself as to which is more affordable, the continued maintenance or initial costs. Remember that the people you are speaking to will do either system, wood or synthetic, because for them it’s a current job that they will leave behind and that you have to live with. Good luck!
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America’s support of Israel is vital — now more than
ever
Last Oct. 7, Israel was plunged into a crisis that has demanded both our attention and our action. As a rabbi and a proud Zionist, I’ve traveled to Israel twice since that tragic day — once to volunteer, and once to witness the devastation firsthand.
The scale of loss is staggering.
Israel’s top priority must be the rescue and safe return of the hostages, who have endured unimaginable trauma, and Israel must do everything in its power to secure their release. This aligns with pikuach nefesh, the Jewish principle that preserving life overrides almost all other considerations. Still, the mission of rescuing the hostages cannot justify widespread destruction. Ensuring the safety of innocent people on all sides of this conflict is essential for Israel, not just strategically but morally.
America’s support for Israel, especially in this moment, must be resolute but also thoughtful. Historically, the U.S. has
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Abeen Israel’s strongest ally, providing military, financial and diplomatic backing. That partnership has helped Israel withstand threats, grow as a nation and secure its future. But in this current conflict, American support should also reflect the shared values of democracy and human rights. While Israel defends itself, it must do so in a way that seeks to minimize harm to civilians. The U.S. can play a role in pushing for that balance.
Its fight for survival must not lead it down a path that betrays its core values.
The American Jewish community is wrestling with this tension. For decades, many American Jews have offered unconditional support for Israel, rooted in a deep connection to the land and the need for Jewish survival. But in recent years, there’s been a shift. Many, especially younger generations, are questioning Israel’s policies, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This doesn’t mean turning away from Israel, but rather engaging in more critical conversations about its actions, while still standing firmly against terrorism. We cannot ignore the growing divide within the American Jewish community, where progressive voices are demanding
that Israel adhere to the same human rights values they champion in other contexts. These concerns are real and important. Yet it’s possible to support Israel’s right to defend itself while also holding it accountable to ethical standards. This dual approach — support coupled with honest critique — strengthens, rather than weakens, the bond between Israel and American Jews.
America’s involvement is more than just providing military aid and diplomatic cover. It’s about ensuring that Israel’s fight for survival doesn’t lead it down a path that betrays its core values. The principle of tohar haneshek, the purity of arms, demands that Israel’s military actions avoid unnecessary harm. It’s a concept deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, calling for restraint even in the heat of conflict. American influence, if used wisely, can help Israel stay true to this principle.
In a broader sense, America’s continued support for Israel must remain strong, but it also needs to reflect the complexities of the situation. This isn’t a black-and-white conflict, and American leadership should encourage Israel to
seek not just victory but a path to lasting peace. The rescue of hostages is crucial, but so is preventing a cycle of violence that further destabilizes the region. At the same time, America must recognize that support for Israel isn’t just about defense. It’s about protecting a democratic ally that shares common values of human rights and justice. While military might is necessary, it must be tempered by the moral responsibility to minimize harm to civilians — Israeli and Palestinian alike.
In the end, America’s support for Israel is essential not just for Israel’s survival, but for upholding the values we hold dear. This is a moment of reckoning, when the stakes are high and the consequences of every decision are profound. The U.S. must stand by Israel, but also guide it in a way that ensures the preservation of life and the pursuit of peace. The hostages must come home, and this conflict must end with the preservation of the values that have always been at the heart of both nations’ aspirations.
Rabbi Michael Cohen is the clergical leader of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre. He served in the U.S. Army for over a decade, and is a member of the Long Island Board of Rabbis, the New York Board of Rabbis and the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
best of times, the worst of times for women
s women ascend, does misogyny spike?
Let’s start with a quiz: Exactly what part of their bodies are men willing to enlarge or remove or bleach or burn or exfoliate or liposuction or disfigure with waxes and curling irons and injections and dyes? How many guys spend their time and money putting fat in and taking fat out in a never-ending pursuit of physical perfection? Do they obsess about injecting fat into their thinning lips or sucking fat out of their expanding behinds? The answer is, not that many, especially when compared with the number of girls and women who willingly undergo painful medical procedures to meet standards of beauty promulgated by social media and a hard-to-change culture in which men often decide how women should look. Some women say they were miserable growing up because boys called them flat-chested. Others say all the guys did was stare at their big breasts. Some wanted enhancements. Some wanted reductions. But the frame of reference often was the approval of
boys and men.
This is not a new story, but there are new threads.
Now, apparently, small breasts are “in.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2023, more than 76,000 American women had elective breast-reduction surgery, a 64 percent increase from 2019. Who sets the standard? Often the values come from men rather than the women themselves. Influencers who have enormous power over our teenagers send messages subliminal and overt, saying: You are not OK as you are. Something needs fixing.
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I hope the increasing numbers of patients are seeking the surgery for sound reasons, not as a fashion statement.
hey are empowered like never before, and being attacked like never before.
The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30.
Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery?
To be clear: Breast reduction is often necessary. Ultimately, it is a decision between a woman and her doctor. It’s a big deal; the procedure can cause scarring and loss of sensation, and it requires anesthesia. For many teenagers and women, it greatly changes their life for the better, but results are not guaranteed.
Looking out at the political and cultural panorama at this time and date, I see women empowered in unprecedented ways. And perhaps because of that new power, they are being attacked, also in unprecedented ways. As women ascend, as we elect women to Congress and perhaps the White House, there is a companion piece: a significant movement to keep women down, to deny them their rights, especially reproductive freedom. Much of the misogynistic rhetoric begins at the top, with a presidential candidate and his acolytes who demand laws that control women’s bodies and choices.
When I was 24, married three years, I became pregnant, had a miscarriage and a D and C — dilation and curettage — at a local hospital. Emotionally, it was wrenching. But from a medical point of view, it went smoothly. The doctor met us at the hospital. He did the procedure and I went home. I was healthy enough to have two healthy children in the following years.
Today, because of draconian abortion bans passed by mostly male politicians
in a number of states, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion, women who miscarry risk bleeding to death or suffering for hours before they can access basic life-saving treatment. Doctors are afraid to treat them. These measures are antiwoman, archaic and cruel.
By an accident of the time in which I lived my reproductive years, I had a safe post-miscarriage D and C. Now, 50 years later, we have fallen back to restrictive practices controlled by politicians, led by Donald Trump.
These threads connect in a tapestry of what it feels like to be a girl or woman today.
We need to be strong within ourselves to reject any messaging that tells us our bodies need fixes and surgeries. We have to be fiercely committed to women’s freedom to choose if and when to have children.
Pay attention to the messaging targeting women. Don’t sign up for surgery that alters your body without thoughtful screening and counseling. Don’t go for shortcuts, or any other kind of cuts, to achieve someone else’s standard of beauty.
Support individuals, and vote for individuals who see the ascendancy of women as fulfilling the promise of democracy.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
MICHAEL CoHEn
RAnDI KREIss
HERALD
HeraLd editoriaL
Even in a deep blue state, your vote matters a
s the Nov. 5 election approaches, we urge every eligible Long Islander to exercise his or her fundamental right, and fulfill a crucial civic duty, by voting. The importance of registering to vote and casting your ballot cannot be overstated, especially in an election year when so much is at stake — from immigration policy to a woman’s right to choose.
While it’s easy to assume that New York state’s presidential electoral votes are a foregone conclusion for Vice President Kamala Harris — the state has not voted in the majority for a Republican presidential candidate since Ronald Reagan in 1984 — this election is about far more than just the race for the White House. Our state and local races have profound implications not only for our daily lives and communities, but also for the future of the country.
Take for instance the race in the 4th Congressional District, right here on the South Shore of Nassau County, where incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican, faces former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, a Democrat. Experts consider this race to be one of the — if not the — most competitive in the entire country. The outcome of this single race could determine which party controls the House of Representatives. Yes, you read that correctly: Your vote in this local race could have national ramifications,
Letters
Peter King on the ‘horse race’
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column last week, “After all the drama, it’s a dead heat”: After a list of “totally unexpected” events, Mr. King, seemingly surprised, declares the presidential campaign to be a “horse race.” It is not, however, despite these events but because of them that the race is too close to call. The issues that are on the ballot have been submerged by the media’s excessive focus on those that are not.
Mr. King’s call for voters to focus is correct, though his recitation of the issues omits many and misplaces others. Missing, for example, are abortion, gun legislation, disinformation, voter suppression/ballot diversion, Project 2025 and DeSantis-Blakeman-style personal militias. Crime is real, Mr. King says, an indisputable statement, but as the evidence shows, ought not to head the list.
I share Mr. King’s sentiment about living up to “the responsibilities and challenges of living in a democracy” which should begin
helping determine the makeup of the legislative body that decides both national and international policies.
And your influence doesn’t stop there. State Senate and Assembly races, as well as local elections, will shape policies that affect our schools, taxes, infrastructure, and quality of life. These are the decisions that impact us most directly, yet they often receive the least attention from voters.
The power to influence these outcomes is in your hands, but only if you’re registered and ready to vote. If you haven’t registered yet, or if you need to update your registration, visit vote.gov by the registration deadline, Oct. 26. Not sure if you’re registered? Vote.gov can tell you that, too. The userfriendly website simplifies the process, ensuring that you’re prepared to make your voice heard on Election Day. You can also register at the county Board of Elections, at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola.
For those who can’t make it to the polls on Nov. 5, New York offers several alternatives. Early voting runs from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, providing ample opportunity to cast your ballot at your convenience. Early voting locations can be found at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
If you’re unable to vote in person, absentee voting is an option. You can request an absentee ballot by Oct. 26, at elections.ny.gov/request-ballot, or in
person, at the county Board of Elections, and return it by mail (postmarked by Nov. 5), or in person, at a polling location, by 9 p.m. on Election Day.
Democracy thrives on participation. When voter turnout is low, a small minority ends up making decisions for the entire community. By registering and voting, you ensure that your interests and values are represented at all levels of our government. Moreover, voting is a hard-won right that generations before us fought to secure and expand. Participating in elections honors their sacrifices and continues the work of strengthening our democracy.
In these politically charged times, it’s easy to believe that our individual votes don’t matter. Nothing could be further from the truth. Close races are sometimes decided by handfuls of votes, and every ballot cast sends a message about the issues that matter to our community.
You can educate yourself on the local issues and the candidates by reading the Herald. In the coming weeks, we will publish interviews with all of the candidates that are seeking your vote, so that you can cast an informed one.
Make your voice heard. Register to vote, encourage your friends and family to do the same, and show up to cast your ballot. Whether you choose to vote early, by mail or on Election Day, what matters most is that you participate.
concert, are shaping our future, and no one is excused.
opinions When will we finally say, ‘Enough’?
iwas a junior at plainedge High School, in North Massapequa, in 2018, when 17 people died and 17 others were injured in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in parkland, Florida.
After the shooting, we wore orange to school — the color for protesting gun violence — and staged a walkout in solidarity with the school. We ran a fundraiser through the National Honor Society, from plainedge to parkland, to help a grieving community over a thousand miles away. And yet, it didn’t seem like enough. What words do you have to offer, thoughts you have to think, when something so senseless happens to people your age?
That year, everything changed. When we returned to classes in the fall of 2018, the front doors at plainedge High had been changed to fortify the exterior. We weren’t permitted to enter or leave through any entrance except the main one, and we carried I.D. cards at all times.
But as demonstrated earlier this
month at Apalachee High School in Winder, georgia, sometimes no level of security is enough. It wasn’t enough at the Covenant School in Nashville last spring; it wasn’t enough in uvalde, Texas, the year before. The list of schools and communities tarnished by acts of violence against children goes on and on, and at some point, I think we all can’t help but wonder: How many more?
Many will argue that guns aren’t the problem in America, and that instead we have a mental health crisis. I agree — we do. But the two are not mutually exclusive.
erus pandemic, 1 in 5 children had a diagnosed mental health disorder. After 2020, surveys showed that 71 percent of parents said the pandemic had taken a toll on their child’s mental health — and things haven’t gotten much better since.
verything changed at Plainedge High in 2018 — but security isn’t enough.
gun violence, and deaths related to it, have been on the rise. In 2020, gun violence claimed more lives than it had during any other year on record — more than 45,000. In 2022 it was the leading cause of death among u.S. children and teens between ages 1 and 19. guns are a problem. But so is mental health.
The “mental health crisis” has long been Republicans’ scapegoat — their explanation for school shootings — and yet the party has done almost nothing to address their supposed concerns.
According to the American psychological Association, before the coronavi-
Letters
Congressman D’Esposito’s ‘last straw’
To the Editor:
Soon after Anthony D’Esposito was sworn into Congress, I wrote to him, suggesting that he take a leadership role by introducing legislation to require universal background checks to purchase guns, and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. I assumed that as a former police officer with direct knowledge of the frequency of gun violence and the understanding that the majority of his constituents favor gun control, he would consider my proposal.
I was wrong. In his response, D’Esposito circumvented the issue entirely. Obviously, he is more beholden to the NRA than to his constituents. That has not stopped him from asking for donations from me every day.
Now I read that, contrary to House of Representatives ethics rules, he hired his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter to positions in his local congressional office. That’s the last straw. I doubt he will resign, but certainly he should not be re-elected to Congress.
DOuglAS MElzER Merrick
Is D’Esposito vulnerable to a House probe?
To the Editor:
It appears that the Herald may owe u.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito and your readers a correction and an apology. last week’s issue had a story with the headline “D’Esposito faces ethics probe over hiring.” It cited the House of Representatives’ code of conduct’s list of relatives who cannot be hired by anyone serving in the House. Neither a former fiancée (no longer a fiancée at time of hiring) nor an alleged mistress is on the list.
Why did the Herald have an incendiary headline that was contradicted in the sixth paragraph of the story?
Because D’Esposito’s holier-than-thou opponent, l aura g illen, needed an opportunity to pontificate?
g illen identifies as a Catholic who worked with Mother Theresa for about five minutes long ago. g illen is proabortion because of her “own experience.” As she wrote in a Daily News op-ed piece in 2022, she had a medically necessary dilation and evacuation. Her experience was most unfortunate. But apparently she doesn’t know the difference between the termination of a human life through abortion and the removal of an already dead child.
Despite the fact that the data supports what we already know, 193 House Republicans voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which provided $2.35 billion to expand vital school mental health services; 210 voted against the American Rescue plan Act, which provided $12 billion to address mental health needs arising from the pandemic; and 205 voted against the Mental Health Matters Act, which would provide grants for schools to hire more mental health experts and grow their mental health services.
America has a problem, and the longer we wait to address it, the more people will die. School shootings should have ended after Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Oxford High School in Michigan. Students shouldn’t be afraid to go to school.
“life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” is written in our Declaration of Independence, codifying the unalienable rights of all Americans. But as it turns
out, the children who have been senselessly murdered while their government stood by didn’t have those rights. Because if they did, they’d still be alive. Right?
Colt gray, the 14-year-old charged with four murders for the shooting in georgia, shouldn’t have had access to a gun. He displayed serious mental health concerns and had made threats in the past, and yet he carried out an act of extreme violence, with a weapon his father purchased for him.
The problem isn’t isolated to georgia. Two weeks ago, right here on long Island, a Bayville man was arrested because his 11-year-old son wandered out of his house carrying his father’s shotgun.
We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines and hope things will change. The time for thoughts and prayers has passed. What we need is decisive action — action that addresses both gun control and mental health, because either one without the other is no solution.
The safety of children, the preservation of their future, depends on our ability to enact meaningful reforms. The question is no longer how many more tragedies we can endure, but when we will finally say, “Enough.”
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
Framework by Tim Baker
As with her quick condemnation of D’Esposito for supposed violation of House ethics rules that do not apply, gillen is ignorant of science and the law with regard to abortion. We do not need another addition to the idiocracy in D.C.
gillen must not be elected. And the Herald apparently owes some apologies.
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