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the league during his time as a town councilman.
Trophy tribute honors legacy of Chris Carini
By CHARlES SHAW
cshaw@liherald.com
In a heartfelt tribute to late Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini, the Hometown Boys and Girls Flag Football League ended its spring season on March 30 by renaming its championship trophies in his honor.
The dedication took place at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, where Councilman Carini was remembered not only as a public official, but also as a devoted father. According to league Commissioner Wayne Raso, Carini regularly attended games to cheer on his now 13-year-old son Joey, who has played in the league for eight years.
“He was a great guy with a great family,” Raso said. “He really, really cared about his community, his town, this county and this league.”
The Hometown League, according to Raso, began in 2003 as a boys-only program and was rebranded in
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Police Department is implementing new data system
By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Every police department uses a system that tracks data, arrests and other important information. For the past 10 years, the 77-member Long Beach Police Department has been using a records management system, or RMS, called Impact. Thinking it was time to upgrade, Acting Police Commissioner Richard DePalma and the department have been working for months to implement a new one, which they hope to have up and running by summer.
The entirety of City Hall,
police headquarters and the city courts had a power outage on Monday, and as a result, all city workers had to do their work with pen and paper and manually enter it all online afterward. This new system would allow work to still be entered in cases like that.
The new RMS costs $373,900, and has an annual maintenance fee of $175,000 after the first year. It’s expensive, but it also creates potential savings in other areas. The computer system in each of three city police vehicles costs roughly $15,000, and eliminating the need for them would cut expenses by $45,000.
I t’s absolutely going to make us more efficient.
RICHARD DePAlMA Acting police commissioner
The department also currently uses a system called Passport to help enforce parking tickets, but hopes to integrate parking enforcement into the new system, which would eliminate the revenue share. DePalma said that the department will also save money on server maintenance and in
other areas over time.
Herald: What exactly is an RMS system?
DePalma: So, basically, it’s a software suite that houses all the information the Police Department collects. It’s basically the brain of the police department. When I was a young cop, all of the information that we
obtained went to a file cabinet. Now this records management system that we’re purchasing is a cloud-based system that can collect all of our information, and we can access it internally at our fingertips when we need it in an instant.
Herald: What is the new
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At the dedication ceremony, league Commissioner Wayne Raso presented Danielle Carini and her two children, Joey and Ava, with a plaque honoring her late husband, Christopher Carini, who supported
Gerrin Hagen Hockey Day packs arena
Third annual event hosted by G2H Foundation
Gerrin Hagen was a lifelong hockey and lacrosse player in Long Beach. On Jan. 12, 2023, he was riding his skateboard along Cantiague Lane in Hicksville after finishing classes for the day at Nassau BOCES’ Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center, when he was struck by a Honda SUV. Hagen was rushed to a hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition, but he died the next day.
At a candlelight vigil outside the Emile Francis Memorial Ice Arena for him in 2023, there was an outpouring of support for Hagen’s family members and friends. Standing at a lectern in front of the crowd, Parks Commissioner Joe Brand held up two fingers, symbolizing the number Hagen wore on his LBHS hockey jersey.
The community continues to honor Hagen and show its support and, on April 5, the third annual Gerrin Hagen Memorial Hockey Day fully packed the ice arena. The day was hosted by the G2H Foundation, in partnership with the FDNY Hockey Team Fundraiser Series and the City of Long Beach.
The Nassau County Police Department Hockey Team went up against the New York City Fire Department Hockey Team at 2:30 p.m.and, following that, the Mass State Police Hockey team went up against the Long Beach Guardians Hockey Club at 5 p.m. This year’s games were also be live streamed by Long Island Sports Network.
There was be a 50/50 and raffles, donated by businesses and local supporters. The Chuck-A-Puck contest and T-shirt Launch are back and Bubble Ball Races across the ice was added to the day.
–Brendan Carpenter
The third annual Gerrin Hagen Hockey Day was on Saturday, as a day to remember one of Long Beach’s own.
Jason Thomas/Herald photos
Liam Cruz 8, Sullivan Pearsall 9, Marcus Pattay 9, Anthony Ponte 7, and Leo Falkenhan 8 fresh of the ice.
This years games featured the Nassau County Police Department Hockey Team, the New York City Fire Department Hockey Team, Mass State Police Hockey and the Long Beach Guardians Hockey Club.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Liam Gausman 14 toss in the puck to start the game.
John D’Emic, Chris D’Emic, and Jessica D’Emic enjoying the game.
Football league honors Carini’s memory
2021 to include girls, offering flag football opportunities for young athletes throughout the Town of Hempstead. Each season runs for six to eight weeks, in the spring and fall, with games held at Cedar Creek Park and Seamans Neck Park, in Seaford, and Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore.
JAt the dedication ceremony, the league presented Carini’s wife, Danielle, his daughter, Ava, 18, and son with a plaque in appreciation of Carini’s efforts, and awarded $500 scholarships to his two children. The league also announced that, going forward, its championship award would be renamed after Carini.
ust remembering him and paying respect to him is so meaningful, because this whole thing meant a lot to him.
AvA CArini
Chris Carini’s daughter
Danielle Carini said her late husband loved the youth sports program, especially since Joey played in the league starting when he attended kindergarten.
“Chris really loved this organization,” she said. “We’ve been a part of it for eight years now, so for them to do a dedication to him is really meaningful.”
Raso said Carini was “instrumental” in keeping the league going during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. After the season was cut short in 2020, Carini advocated for the league’s safe return that summer, encouraging kids to get outside. Games resumed with safety measures in place, including masks and hand sanitizer.
Carini, a Seaford resident and a Republican, was first elected to the Town Board after Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney dropped out of the race six weeks before the 2019 election. The councilman served in the 5th District, representing Seaford, Wantagh, Bell -
trophies in his memory during a
officials attended the ceremony.
more, Merrick, Freeport, Lido Beach and Point Lookout, until he unexpectedly died last July at age 49 while visiting family in Florida.
Before Carini joined the Town Board, he was a decorated veteran of law enforcement, serving for 22 years as an officer in the New York City, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police departments.
Since Carini’s death, tributes have been pouring in, with community members coming together to honor his legacy. Last July, hundreds attended his funeral Mass at St. William the Abbot Church in Seaford. In November, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce held a
OBITUARY
Sue A. Sherwood
Sue A. Sherwood (née Chaffer), 75, of Elmont, NY, formally of Long Beach, NY, peacefully passed away on 3/26/25. Sue was born 6/16/1949 in Long Beach, NY, the daughter of Milford and Norma (Phillips) Chaffer.
Sue is survived by her children, Yvonne (Monica) and Richard (Michelle), grandchildren: Ryan (Danielle), Aiden and Samara and great grandson, Lucas.
Sue especially loved feeding the birds and studying the residents of the fish tank at Parker Jewish Institute. She loved playing 500 Rummy, always coveting those picture cards and aces!
Preceding Sue in death are her soulmate, John Cornell and brothers Charles and Milford Chaffer.
candlelight vigil for him, drawing dozens to the lawn at Seaford High School.
His daughter said she was grateful to see how much the community has come together to honor his memory.
“Just remembering him and paying respect to him is so meaningful, because this whole thing meant a lot to him,” she said. “It’s really nice.”
Joining Carini’s family at the league tribute were several local officials, including Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Schneider, State Sen. Steve Rhoads, Town Clerk Kate Murray and County Legislator Michael Giangregorio.
Schneider, who was appointed to fill Carini’s seat last August and later elected to a full term in November, said the
tribute was a meaningful reflection of Carini’s legacy.
“He was a tremendous supporter of youth sports and a tremendous supporter of the community,” Schneider said.
“It’s a well-deserved honor.”
Rhoads said that it was special for Carini to be remembered in this way, explaining that Carini was “a great guy” who was passionate and dedicated to the community, especially the flag football league.
“It’s just nice that the league is taking time out to name the championship trophy after Chris, which I know he would be thrilled about,” Rhoads said. “It’s truly special for all of us that knew him.”
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the Hometown Boys and girls flag football League honored the late town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini by renaming its championship
heartfelt season finale at Cedar Creek park in Seaford. His family and local
JULIANA CERASI
Wantagh Senior Lacrosse
IT HAS BEEN A HISTORIC run for Cerasi since last spring when she and classmate Riley Forthofer and the Warriors defeated Manhasset for the Nassau Class C girls’ lacrosse title. The pair went on to win county championships in soccer and basketball, making for a rare backto-back-to back. Cerasi earned All-County and Second Team All-Long Island in lacrosse in 2024 when she totaled 34 goals with 11 assists. She’s headed to James Madison.
GAMES TO WATCH
Thursday, April 10
Baseball: Baldwin at Kennedy 5 p.m.
Baseball: Long Beach at Mepham 5 p.m.
Baseball: Hewlett at Calhoun 5
Softball: West Hempstead at Hewlett
Boys Lacrosse: V.S. District at Freeport
Boys Lacrosse: Clarke at Baldwin
Girls Lacrosse: North Shore at Garden City 5 p.m.
Friday, April 11
Baseball: Oceanside at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Baseball: V.S. North at Wantagh 5 p.m.
Baseball: Clarke at V.S. South 5 p.m.
Baseball: West Hempstead at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Softball: Lawrence at V.S. Central 5 p.m.
Softball: Long Beach at Freeport 5 p.m.
Softball: East Rockaway at Elmont 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Plainedge at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Farmingdale at Carey 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at South Side 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Farmingdale at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Carey at Kennedy 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Wantagh at South Side 7 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Manhasset at Long Beach 7 p.m.
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Long Beach swings for winning mark
By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Nassau County’s new softball alignment features more conferences with fewer teams and crossover games, which in Long Beach’s case adds up to 16 conference games.
“We went to 6-team conferences and it’s going to make for more competitive games,” said Carmine Verde, whose 38th season as Marines’ varsity coach began March 27 with an 8-1 victory over Port Washington. “We’re seeded 25th out of 57 teams and I think we’re in the right place. We need to win 10 conference games to make the playoffs and that’s the goal.”
Long Beach finished 7-11 overall last spring and split 14 conference games en route to the playoffs where it lost a Class AA first-round matchup to Division, 4-2. The Marines haven’t had a winning record since 2021 but are off to a promising start.
“We scored 43 runs in the first four league games,” Verde said.
A dozen of those came March 29 when Long Beach (4-0 in conference games) held off Wheatley for a 12-11 victory. Junior pitcher Bella Gray stranded the potential tying run at third base, recording a strikeout and fly out to seal the win. She got offensive support from sophomore center fielder Brianna Bothell, who went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, senior Myla Sanchez, who cracked a two-run homer deep over the left field fence and hit a house, and sophomore Avery Graziosi, who drove in two runs.
Gray struck out four Wheatley batters after whiffing a career-best 12 in the season opener. She also helped her own cause with a 2-for-4 day at the plate with two runs and an RBI, while senior Delaney Gravina went 3-for-3 and scored twice, and junior Gianna Hidalgo went 2-for-3.
Gray is the only pitcher on the varsity roster and also sets the offensive tone from the leadoff spot. She batted .308 last season. “Bella really knows how to battle,” Verde said. “She rarely loses her composure out there. She’s also a
Delaney
went 3-for-3 last Friday as the Marines won their fourth straight conference game out of the gate, 13-0 over Lynbrook.
multi-dimensional hitter who can slap, bunt and swing away.”
Long Beach has a standout behind the plate in junior catcher Jorjia Domingo. She was Honorable Mention All-County last season (.400 batting average) and is already in her fourth varsity campaign. “Jorjia is an exceptional two-way catcher,” Verde said. “She has a great arm and a real good sense of the game and will probably be our clean-up hitter and lead us in RBIs.”
The infield consists of Sanchez at first base, senior Andie Spiteri at second, sophomore Emily Adler at short -
stop, and a combination of Hidaldo and junior Julia DiGiorgio at the hot corner. Sanchez and Spiteri are captains. Graziosi can play shortstop, catcher and in the outfield.
Bothell starts in center and covers plenty of real estate, Verde said. “She’s a really good athlete with a lefty bat and hits the ball hard,” he said. Gravina, who last Friday went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and three runs scored in a 13-0 win over Lynbrook, and freshman Sydney Olivo are corner outfielders.
“To make the playoffs in the conference we’re in, we need to go 10-6,” Verde explained.
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Gravina
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Steven Kent appointed LIA’s chief economist
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
Steven Kent, an economist and financial expert with over 25 years of experience with Goldman Sachs, was recently named chief economist of the Long Island Association Research Institute.
The LIA is a nonprofit business organization advocating for the region’s economic vitality and overall business community. In his role, Kent will provide real-time economic insights that will allow business across Long Island to forecast for operational success and growth.
“Our mission will be enhanced with the addition of Dr. Steven Kent to the LIA team as the new Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute,” Matt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, stated in a press release. “The LIA will be well-served by his extensive private-sector experience and the valuable data and analyses he will provide to our members at this pivotal inflection point for the future of Long Island, and indeed the entire country, as we navigate uncertain economic conditions and the existential crisis of affordability.”
Kent is a lifelong Long Island resident, having grown up in Islip before
attending Stony Brook University, where he became fascinated with economics and received a B.A. in the subject.
“I walked into SUNY Stony Brook and took a class with one of the best professors on campus, intro to economics, and it basically changed my life,” said Kent. “I like the analytic part, the mathematical part, and the social science part.”
Kent joined Goldman Sachs as a junior analyst after graduating, before leaving for another firm and pursuing an MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Then he returned to Goldman Sachs, where he researched and oversaw investments in the global hospitality and leisure sector before he retired as managing director in 2016. Kent was named “best stock picker” eight times by the Wall Street Journal.
“I learned you had to know the companies, you had to understand the stocks, but I started to look at what was going on in the broader economy,” he said.
After retiring, Kent wanted to share what he learned in the industry. “I always wanted to help the next generation of business leaders,” he said. “My whole career, both academic and business, I have had lots and lots of mentors
who guided me, focused me, and helped me out along the way. I wanted to do the same.”
Kent, a Baldwin resident, guest lectured at several universities before becoming a professor of economics and finance at Molloy University. He also received a Ph.D. in hospitality management.
Being named LIA’s chief economist was “a little bit of a surprise,” he said.
Kent will continue teaching at Molloy while serving the LIA. As chief economist, he will share data-informed insights and explanations of the Island’s economy, helping business owners make informed decisions about their businesses.
Kent will be releasing a newsletter broadly reporting on the U.S., New York, and Long Island economies. He will focus on specific topics and develop special projects to uplift the local economy.
According to Kent, Long Island’s current economy is vibrant. “Our unemployment rate is lower than the rest of the country. Our economic activity continues to expand,” he said. “One of the advantages Long Island has is where we’re located, so we have access to transportation and access to great universities, and that facilitates a lot of growth.” He said he wants to “help to allow the Long Island economy to continue its robust trajectory.”
The Young Family Estate Plan (YFEP)
Parents of young children often overlook the need to plan for death or disability. Many believe they don’t have enough assets yet or that anything they have will automatically go to their spouse. However, every young parent needs basic documents – a Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy –what we term a “Young Family Estate Plan” (YFEP), that formalize your wishes in a variety of unexpected circumstances.
Without a YFEP, if one spouse dies, any assets that were in the husband’s or wife’s name alone will be subject to a court proceeding to name an “administrator” of the estate and New York law decides who gets which assets. The first $50,000 goes to the surviving spouse and the rest is divided 50% to the spouse and 50% to the children. The court will appoint a legal guardian to manage the money for them and then, ready or not, any remaining funds would be turned over at age 18. If your spouse becomes disabled, and
you don’t have a Power of Attorney for them, you must petition the court to be appointed as your spouse’s legal guardian to handle their affairs (such as selling or refinancing the house or drawing funds from their accounts). The court may decide against you as legal guardian and appoint someone else.
A YFEP also includes life insurance reviews and recommendations, so in the event your spouse dies you will have the financial resources to raise your children.
A YFEP (1) ensures that all of your spouse’s assets go to you and not half to your children if your spouse dies unexpectedly, (2) allows you to choose the legal guardian for your children, and at what age they will receive the unused assets, (3) avoids guardianship proceedings should your spouse have a disabling accident or illness, and (4) provides the financial wherewithal so that your children may continue to prosper and thrive.
Courtesy Steven Kent Steven Kent grew up in Islip, earned an economics degree at Stony Brook, and then joined Goldman Sachs.
L.B. is helping to keep the beaches spotless
Repair the Sea is a Tampa-based organization that aims to share the “spiritual wonders of water and the sea from a Jewish perspective.” The group’s hope is to promote interfaith harmony, cooperation and raise awareness to the threats facing the oceans.
The organization held its first prePassover Bedikat HaMayim on April 6, its International Jewish Waterfront Cleanup.
Tons of synagogues and temples across the world took part in the day, including Congregation B’nai SholomBeth David of Rockville Centre, Congregation Beth Tikvah of Wantagh and the Merrick Jewish Centre. People from several communities gathered at Town Park at Point Lookout to clean up the beach together.
“It’s a really exciting thing, because this is actually the first year that numerous communities are getting together in order to try to figure out how to better the world,” Rabbi Boaz Tomsky of B’nai Sholom-Beth David of Rockville Centre said. “We thought this would be a good opportunity, not just because of the holiday coming up, but also because we want to make sure that our children, families, our community, are able to go to a nice, clean beach.”
People gathered in the afternoon on April 6 at Town Park and cleaned up pounds and pounds of trash on the beach. Bags, food scraps, boards, sticks and other garbage was found and removed, clearing up the sand.
“This was initially spearheaded by the Merrick Jewish Centre,” Tomsky said. “We’re relating it to the holiday of Passover because, just like spring cleaning on Passover, we make sure that our houses are clean from any leaven or
bread. We thought this would be a good opportunity to search for things that need to be thrown away.”
This year’s Bedikat HaMayim cleanup was the second annual installation, and each year more synagogues and temples join the cause.
–Brendan Carpenter
Alice Moreno/Herald photos
People from across Nassau County gathered at Town Park at Point Lookout April 6 to help clean the beaches.
Brandon Melendez, one of the many volunteers, found trash to clean up.
RIley Moffett, 12, Carrie Moffett and Reese Moffett, 8, came out to clean as a family.
Ayla Melendez, 13, found a massive piece of a board in the sand.
Sheryl Uram joined many of her Nassau County neighbors in picking up trash.
Propel NY aims to update L.I. connectivity
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
The Propel NY Energy project is a $3.26 billion initiative aimed at modernizing Long Island’s aging electric transmission system.
Why the project Is needed
New York’s electric transmission infrastructure is largely outdated — roughly 80 percent of it was built before 1980, at a time when energy needs were vastly different. With electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and advanced digital technologies there will be a projected 50 to 90 percent increase in electricity demand over the next 20 years. Long Island’s grid, currently connected to the statewide network through only two points, is vulnerable to congestion and outages.
The existing grid faces significant congestion, akin to a crowded highway, which leads to inefficiencies and increased costs. Propel NY Energy is designed to add new transmission pathways that facilitate bidirectional power flow, enhancing both the reliability and resilience of the grid. This project prepares the region for a more robust and future-ready energy infrastructure.
Project scope and technical details
At the heart of the project is the construction of 90 miles of new underground transmission lines, including 66 miles in Nassau County. Additional segments will extend into Suffolk County, the Bronx and Westchester. Unlike surface lines, these cables will be installed underground using conventional trenching methods — typically 5 to 7 feet deep. In logistically challenging areas, advanced trenchless technologies such as horizontal directional drilling will be used. Propel NY Energy will add three new interconnec-
tion points. This enhancement will enable power to flow in multiple directions, relieving congestion and providing critical redundancy.
Propel NY Energy is exclusively focused on upgrading electric transmission infrastructure. It is not associated with battery storage systems or offshore wind projects, though the upgraded grid will support future renewable energy integration. Selected through a competitive solicitation process by the New York Independent System Operator from among 19 proposals by four developers, the project was chosen for its costeffectiveness and technical merits.
Environmental and community considerations
To reduce new environmental disruptions, most of
the project’s new lines will follow existing road corridors and disturbed areas. For segments crossing environmentally sensitive zones, such as the Long Island Sound, the team is applying sediment transport modeling and best management practices. When unavoidable impacts occur — particularly in wetlands — compensatory measures will be implemented by creating two to three acres of new wetlands for every acre affected.
The project is undergoing a review under New York’s Article Seven permitting process. This comprehensive environmental and socio-economic evaluation involves multiple state agencies. Anticipated approval is around July 2026.
Regular open houses and public meetings are planned to keep local communities informed and dispel misconceptions. The project prioritizes local union labor and contractors, ensuring that Nassau County and surrounding areas benefit from job opportunities. Any temporary disruptions will be addressed through detailed restoration plans.
Cost, funding and timeline
The total investment for Propel NY Energy is capped at $3.26 billion, and is funded by ratepayers across the state. For the average residential customer, the project is expected to add roughly 6 cents per day to utility bills. Projected costs are expected to be offset by long-term savings, with enhanced grid efficiency estimated to save nearly $3.3 billion in congestionrelated costs over time.
Construction is slated to begin in mid-2026 and will continue for up to four years, with project completion anticipated by mid-2030. During construction, crews are expected to progress between 50 and 150 feet per day per.
For more on Propel, go to PropelNyEnergy.com.
New system promises increased efficiency
system?
TDePalma: The system we chose is called 365Labs. We’re the first company in New York state to use them, which is great. They’re with police departments throughout the country, but we’re the first New York state. We looked at a bunch of systems. Sgt. Alexandra Nielsen and Inspector Billy Dodge, they both attend trade shows every year, and they’re both whizzes on technology. They found this system amongst other systems, and we tested this one and a bunch of others. This one, by far, was the most impressive. The current system we’re on is at its end of life, and so we chose this cloudbased system to go forward. It’s based on the government cloud. It’s the most secure government cloud out there, so all of our information will be very secure. Data security is huge.
Herald: Will the officers require
training on the new system?
DePalma: Yes, absolutely. We will have a day reserved to bring the officers in the train on this new system. It’s pretty user-friendly, and it’s a very “current” system, if you will. The younger
cops, especially, I think, are going to adapt to it very well.
Herald: When will it be fully implemented?
DePalma: We were hoping before the summer, but it was ambitious. We’re hoping to get there. You have the RMS portion, which is the data. Then you have the CAD portion, our computerautomated dispatch part of it, which is how we dispatch cars to calls, which is pretty much done and ready to go. So then we’ll be moving on to the RMS system, which won’t be as complicated to implement. So we’re hoping to be up and going by the summer.
Herald: How have these systems changed throughout your career?
DePalma: In my career, I went from paper and pen — we’re on a serverbased system now, and then this new system is going to be a complete cloudbased system. The first system I was on was very rudimentary, just fill in the
blanks. We’ve advanced since then, and we’re advancing even further now. When we had problems like Sandy and power outages, we couldn’t access it. Everything was handwritten, then we had to go back and enter everything in manually afterwards. This new system, as long as you have an internet signal, you can bring it anywhere. You can access it on any computer.
Herald: Will it make the department more efficient?
DePalma: It’s absolutely going to make us more efficient. The officers are going to be able to, basically, operate off of a cellphone or a tablet. They’ll have this whole system in the palm of their hands. The new generation of cops, they grew up with cellphones their whole lives, and this system you can access from a cellphone, you can type a report from a cellphone or tablet, and you can take pictures of evidence. It’s just a great system. I’m excited about it because it’s the future, and having everything in the palm of your hands, I think, is the way to go.
the Long Beach police department is working to fully implement a new rmS system to track officers’ work by this summer.
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acting police Commissioner richard depalma says the department is looking forward to improving efficiency with the new system.
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Passover, a bittersweet message PASSOVER MESSAGE
Starting at sunset on Saturday, April 12, Jews and all who join them, will be celebrating Passover. Every year we retell the epic story of the exodus out of Egypt, moving from slavery to liberation. The festival is home based and the primary vehicle of properly marking the moment is with a Seder, a ritualized dinner which includes prayers, songs, readings and perhaps most importantly symbolic foods.
Many of us are familiar, for example, with matzah, the flat unleavened bread associated with the holiday. It symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites left on their journey to freedom, not waiting for their dough to rise. During the course of the proceedings a green vegetable is dipped in saltwater--the green reminding us of spring and the hope inherent in a new season, and the saltwater is a re-creation of the tears shed during subjugation as well as tears of joy
of being released from bondage. This year, what will really resonate is when we will take marror, a bitter herb, usually horseradish, and eat it together with a specially prepared mixture called charoset, made up of sweet ingredients.
Traditionally the meaning of course is that the astringent flavor makes us think of the harsh labor and torture suffered under the evil Pharaoh, while the sweetness calls to mind the subsequent gladness of being released from this dark period. But the metaphor helps us understand what we see, feel and experience in our own lives directly and around us.
While the happiness of hostages coming home is unparalleled in Israel, it is tempered by the sadness
of corpses being brought back to families too. There were temporary times of delight in Gaza as ceasefires led to aid, food and a return to hopefulness for the Palestinian people under the difficult rule of Hamas. But their lives were embittered again as the violence came back.
In Ukraine a sovereign nation continues to experience the ups and downs of being in the midst of a prolonged war with Russia, a historical foe. Sudan, Ethiopia and other places on the planet are constantly dealing with ebb and flow of civil war, provocative rebels, and peaceful coexistence. In our country we encounter almost hourly a contradictory stream of amazingly good news and tragic reports. The world is full of bitter-
ness and sweetness
All of us have lived through this universal truth. A family member passes away as we learn about another family member becoming pregnant. A fender bender occurs on the same day you learn of a new job or promotion. Someone in your circle is going through a tough divorce as you receive a wedding invitation for a different couple you know. Our lives are a strange assembly of bitter and sweet.
Passover’s legacy is the lesson that none of us are free until all of us are free. And, as the Seder teaches us, by combining the marror with the charoset, at a table with family and friends, we ought to savor the sweet, delicious moments together as well as support each other during the inevitable bitter ones.
Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft is the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El in Long Beach.
Rabbi Jack ZaneRhaft
Lindenhurst’s Pat Benatar rocks and writes
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Singing and writing for over four decades, Pat Benatar has been inspiring her fans with hits including “We Belong “and “Love Is a Battlefield,” and new songs as well, performing alongside her husband and partner, Neil Giraldo. A multi-platinum artist who has had 15 U.S. Billboard Top 40 singles and a fourtime Grammy Award winner, Benatar is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and even received the Key to Babylon from then Town Supervisor Steve Bellone. Benatar spoke with the Herald about what Lindenhurst still means to her, what continues to inspire her, and some exciting news.
Herald: What are your thoughts on having been inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame?
Benatar: It’s great. I’m still very attached to Lindenhurst. I’m still close friends with all of the girls I went to elementary school, junior high and high school with. We still see each other all the time. Every time we go back, I always try to go to Patsy’s to get a cannoli cookie and Italian Ice. I’m still attached to where I grew up. It was such a wonderful childhood, so being inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame was important and sweet.
Herald: You are not only a singer but a songwriter as well. What has inspired your writing over the years?
Benatar: It’s pretty organic. We don’t begin songs together, my husband and I. He’ll come up with a line or a melody and I’ll come up with a poem. I write all day, that’s all I do. So I’ll come up with a poem, which will become a chorus. Once we do begin the songs, we come together and write the songs together. Inspiration comes from everywhere, which is so fascinating to me, and probably the most seductive thing about what we do. Everything is still interesting, a mystery and exciting, because the world is just an amazing place — crazy and beautiful.
Herald: What has given you strength over the years to truly give your all at your live shows?
Benatar: I just love it. It has never changed for Neil or me. Live performance is still my favorite thing to do. The joy of actually being in a shared experience of performing is still the thing I love the most, that keeps me going, and it’s never old.
Herald: I’m sure you’ve had many career highlights. Are there a couple of moments that have stood out?
Benatar: There are so many moments. Sometimes they’re very small
— a little child will come up to the front of the stage and they hand you a flower. You’re always in awe of being blessed with something like this. I feel like my only job is to be a good steward of what I have.
The thing that stopped me in my tracks, though, I would have to say, was 9/11. We had to perform that night. The promoter begged us to perform. We begged him to please cancel the concert. We were just as distraught as everyone
else. The promoter said that people wanted to come, they wanted to be together. So we went out there and I just said to the audience that before we do this, I need to talk to you all first, because I don’t know how I’m going to do this and I may have to stop songs. The audience was sobbing. It was amazing. It was awful. They had bed sheets with God Bless America on them. This was one of the moments where you understand how important it is what you’re giving to each other in a performance. What they gave to me and what I hope I gave back to them at that moment is healing, it’s an embrace. That’s what it felt like. I felt like they were embracing us and we were embracing them. And songs like “Invincible,” were so powerful that night, it became like a rallying cry. I sang that song a billion times, but that night it was different.
Herald: Do you have any advice regarding resilience, overcoming odds and pursuing a dream, that you would like to share with our women readers in particular?
Benatar: Much has changed, and then much hasn’t changed, and someone is always ready to take it all back away from us. Everyone will push that limit, and you have to stand there like a warrior. Don’t think that you’re safe and everything is going to be OK, because every single day there’s someone challenging the position, trying to take away any strides we have made. I have two daughters, two granddaughters, and my whole thing is, you are unique and at the same time you are part of a collective, you are part of every female that went before you and every female that will go after you. Make it count!
Herald: And what do you have coming up in regard to new music, touring and projects?
Benatar: We’re going out on a spring tour and hitting all the places we didn’t hit last year. We’re looking forward to it. We’ll be pulling out a lot of new songs that haven’t been recorded yet. Neil and I also have a children’s book coming out, “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock.” It’s such unbelievable fun.
The one thing about art is it has so many forms. We have these three darling grandbabies. They are very precocious, and have seen us perform a few times, and they ask us all kinds of questions, so we thought it would be really fun to write them a book about why we do what we do and that people do all different kinds of things for jobs — some people are teachers and doctors, and these are people’s grandpas and grandmas too. It was joyous and fun, and it’s a very inclusive book. I really believe diversity is a superpower.
To learn more about “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock” or to pre-order a copy, visit read.sourcebooks.com/my-grandmaand-grandpa-rock-by-pat-benatar-andneil-giraldo. To find out more about Benatar and her upcoming tour, visit benatargiraldo.com.
Travis Shinn
Pat Benatar with her husband and creative partner, Neil Giraldo.
STEPPING OUT
Where the audience always comes first
Long Island Children’s Museum Theater Director
Jim Packard says goodbye to his role of a lifetime
By Danielle Schwab
There are 140 seats at the theater at Long Island Children’s Museum and Jim Packard has sat in almost every single one.
“There’s not a bad seat in the theater. Wherever you sit, you can see the whole stage, and you’re no more than five, six rows away from the stage, which is pretty special,” he says.
Packard has been instrumental in the growth of the museum’s theatrical programming from inception, since the theater’s construction in 2001. It all begin with a committee he didn’t know he was on, when he was asked to consult on the museum’s theater then in development.
Prior to joining the museum, Packard was involved with theater and event management in Manhattan, and has taught stage technology and design.
“I was asked by a friend on the LICM theater committee to look at the plans the architect had drawn up. Then that spring, they had listed me as ‘not present’ at a theater committee meeting,” Packard recalls.
“I said: ‘I didn’t know I was on this committee, but I’m happy to serve on it and to help out the museum in whatever way I can.’ They said: ‘That’s all right. The committee has dissolved at this point.’
“I asked: ‘Who’s watching out for the theater?’ And that’s when I got hired.”
From his first position — as Theater Coordinator to his final role as Director of Theater Programs — Packard has made his mark over these past 24 years.
His philosophy, in keeping with the museum’s mission, is to put the audience first.
“It always boils down to making sure that the audience is the one that you’re paying attention to, because there’s no point in doing theater without an audience,” he explains. The productions are carefully chosen with a strong focus on audience interaction, with many tying into exhibits and related events.
“Our dressing room door has a big sheet of brown paper on it, and every time the actors hear something fun or interesting coming from the audience, they will write it on that board, just to remind them to pay attention to what the audience is saying,” he adds.
There is sure to be plenty of audience response to the upcoming production of “Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play!” The beloved show, opening April 14, which involves the audience as a character in the story, is always popular with visitors. Adapted from Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s series, the hilarious duo of Elephant and Piggie gets tangled in all sorts of antics, learning the meaning of friendship along the way.
“Elephant and Piggie realize there’s an audience watching them, and then they talk and interact with the audience, invite them to sing along and be a part of the show,” Packard says.
With Packard’s retirement this month, the production
• Performances April 14-19, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800 for tickets
• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City
acts as a passing of the baton to new hands. Taking on the assignment are not one but two folks: Lisa Rudin as artistic director and Austin Costello as technical director.
It’s a full circle moment for both Rudin and Costello, who appeared as Elephant and Piggie in previous stagings of the production.
Costello, a distinguished puppeteer in his own right, has worked with the museum’s theater since 2015.
His love of puppetry started back as a kid in ‘90s, when he visited the museum and saw a puppet on display. His career led him to roles in children’s theater, including Sesame Street.
“The little lessons that we find along the way in our shows are the major takeaways that we get to share with families and especially with kids who might be having problems. It’s such an important thing to me to bring children up in a good way, and to help them understand the world around them,” Costello says.
“It’s wonderful to be able to carry on the legacy of Jim, who’s worked so hard for so many people, and who has taken a lot of time to take me under his wing and train me,” he adds.
Rudin also has a personal history with the museum.
“The first time I came to the theater here was when I brought my children in 2019. I was like, ‘what a beautiful theater this is.’ This is just perfect,” she says.
She has worn many theatrical hats throughout her career, including as an actor on Sesame Street Live and an education director for a children’s theater school.
Rudin and Costello will surely continue the theater’s aim to connect with children through imaginative and creative storytelling,
”Children learn empathy from watching characters on stage. They understand content and what happens in the story more from seeing it live,” Rudin says.
While Packard may be waving goodbye as director, his legacy remains rooted to the museum’s very foundation.
Joan Osborne sings Dylan
The seven-time Grammy nominee brings her extraordinary voice and artistic depth to the timeless music of Bob Dylan.The recent biopic “A Complete Unknown” brings Dylan to the forefront once again. Meanwhile Osborne has spent over 25 years captivating audiences with her fearless exploration of genres ranging from rock and blues to soul, gospel and country. Her journey with Dylan’s catalog began in 2016 with a series of “Dylanology” concerts. Her critically-acclaimed 2018 album, “Songs of Bob Dylan,” and her live performances showcase her ability to reimagine Dylan’s iconic works, highlighting the emotional resonance and poetic brilliance of his music. Osborne turns back the clock with her soulful reinterpretations that exude passion, emotion and energy. .
Friday, April 11, 8 p.m. $59, $55, $48, also special VIP package. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Rick Wakeman
“When I was 19-years-old, walking
“When I was 19-years-old, walking across my college theater’s auditorium, I thought I could do this every day for the rest of my life — and I got that opportunity,” he shares.
“It’s been one of the more wonderful
“It’s been one of the more wonderful experiences in life, in terms of just getting to do so much that makes so many people happy.”
Photos courtesy LICM
Top photo: Outgoing Director Jim Packard, center, and cast and crew of “Interstellar Cinderella” gather at the final performance.
Bottom photo: Elephant (Finn MacDevitt) and Piggie (Anneka Shepherd ) return to the museum’s stage in a production helmed by new Artistic Director Lisa Rudin.
Experience the magic of progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman when he brings his “Final Solo Tour” to Long Island. Renowned for his keyboard wizardry and captivating stage presence, Wakeman invites you on a journey through iconic Yes classics, unforgettable solo compositions and personal favorites. With a career spanning over five decades and album sales exceeding 50 million, Rick’s extraordinary contributions to music have earned him accolades, including a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. This tour is a heartfelt farewell to his legendary one-man shows in the U.S., but his music will continue to inspire fans worldwide. Rick’s career is a testament to his versatility and enduring artistry. His live performances seamlessly blend masterful musicianship with humor and storytelling, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience.
Wednesday, April 16, 8 p.m. $75, $65, $55, $45, $35, $29.50. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
THE Your Neighborhood
‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’ Spring blooms with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Before you know back on the beach, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, on the Paramount stage, Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.
The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Jazz it up
Jazz at Lincoln Center brings its Webop Family Jazz Party’s “Swingin’ Nursery Rhymes and Lullabies” to the Long Island Children’s Museum theater, Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Get ready to hear classic nursery rhymes and lullabies like “Old McDonald,” “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Wheels on the Bus” with a jazzy twist! Led by talented musicians and educators, little ones will be introduced to the magic of jazz while singing, dancing, and joining in on the fun. This family-friendly performance is sure to inspire future jazz lovers, so be sure to bring the whole crew for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time! $5 with museum admission ($4 members), $10 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. Go to licm.org or call (516) 2245800 for more information.
City Council meeting
The Long Beach City Council meets, Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m., on the sixth floor at City Hall. The meeting will also be streamed on YouTube. Join to learn about projects that may be going on in the area. For more information, visit longbeachny.gov.
Little Learners’ Earth Day
Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with an Earth Day celebration, Friday, April 18, 10-11 a.m. Families will enjoy a heartwarming and fun-filled experience, with a reading of “Gifts from the Garbage Truck” by Andrew Larsen. Together, explore the importance of reusing, reducing, and recycling in a way that’s perfect for young minds. With an Earth-inspired craft project. For ages 2-5. $15 per child. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210 to register and for information.
Easter Egg Hunt
Join in the fun at the City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 12, at the Rec Center fields. 700 Magnolia Blvd. For more details, visit longbeachny. gov/egghunt.
Farmers’ Market
The Kennedy Plaza Farmers’ Market returns to Kennedy Plaza, in front of Long Beach City Hall, every Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come check out locally grown fruits and vegetables! 1 W. Chester St. For more information or to register, visit visit longbeachny. gov.
S.T.O.P. Collection
The City of Long Beach, in cooperation with the Town of Hempstead, holds Stop Throwing Out Pollutants
Hazardous Waste Collection (S.T.O.P.) behind City Hall, Sunday, April 27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. For more details, visit visit longbeachny.gov.
Art Explorations
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art. The drop-in program continues, Saturday, April 19, noon-3 p.m. Kids and their adult partners talk about and making art together. While there, enjoy reading and play in the Reading Room, and contribute to The Lobby Project, a collaborative art installation. Registration required. 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. Visit nassaumuseum.org to register or call (516) 4849337.
Long Beach Catholic School Car Wash
Long Beach Catholic Regional School’s 8th grade students hold a car wash, Sunday, April 13 . Bring your vehicle to the Catholic School yard, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 735 W. Broadway.
Jazz Tuesdays
If you love jazz and standards, come experience the Sunset Trio in the L’Onda Bar at the Allegria Hotel, every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy the incredible layered sounds of their jazz stylings on the piano, drums and bass. No cover/no minimum. Full food menu and bar bites available. Allegria Hotel, 80 W. Broadway. Call (516) 889-1300 for more information.
Mah Jongg club
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join in the game, at Long Beach Library, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL. com or call (516) 432-7201.
Ask the tech guy
Spring Dog Festival
Get ready to wag those tails, at Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring your canine companions for a scenic stroll through grounds bursting spring’s first blooms. Browse a selection of local dog-friendly vendors offering unique products and services for your furry friends, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit oldwestburygardens.org.
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, etc to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachLibrary.org.
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On Exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, the original “Deco at 100” coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes) which publicly launched the movement. The direct followup to the well-received 2023 exhibit, “Our Gilded Age,” it comparably links the period’s signature innovation in the decorative arts, Art Deco, to the fine arts. The exhibit encompasses significant cultural advancements during Long Island’s Roaring Twenties/Jazz Age movement, including votes, jobs, and the automobile for women, the beginnings of suburbia with commutation for work, and planned residential communities, which all defined the era, while the following decade brought economic reversals and the WPA program. Works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Fernand Léger, Guy Pène du Bois, Gaston Lachaise, Elie Nadelman, and Reginald Marsh, among others, along with art deco stylists of poster art and graphics, and photography will convey the Art Deco spirit along with its furniture, decorative arts, and fashion.
Like “Our Gilded Age,” the social scene of Long Island’s Gold Coast, and its personalities — both upstairs and downstairs — will be portrayed, along with the ongoing relationship with the immediate urban context of New York with its skyscrapers and deco-styled architecture. On view through June 15. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum. org.
Hempstead House tour
April 13
Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, April 13, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 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.
April 10, 2025 —
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Notices
SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent
TO: Grassi Advisory Group, Inc. Office of the NYS Attorney General
Jasper Surety
Susanne Lennon
Nancy Adams
Arthur Thomas D’Ari
a/k/a Tom D’Ari
Linda D’Ari
Richard D’Ari
Adele D’Ari
Paul D’Ari
Rocco J. Labella, Esq. and 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-atlaw and next-of-kin of the said Concetta Duchini, 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 Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, 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 May 7, 2025, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Concetta Duchini, 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 $ 41,178.84 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of
the office in the amount of $ 12,871.53 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 $ 76,066.04 as and for legal fees and disbursements, of which $ 49,066.04 has been paid and $ 27,000.00 is unpaid;
Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 8,175.00, of which $ 2,175.00 has been paid and $ 6,000.00 is unpaid;
5.Releasing and discharging the surety;
6.Allowing and directing payment of the claim of Rocco J. Labella, Esq. in the amount of $ 13,476.23, none of which has been paid;
7.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 Concetta Duchini, decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein or fail to establish proof of kinship;
8.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper.
Dated, Attested, and Sealed, March12, 2025 (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 152315
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
NASSAU COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CDC MORTGAGE CAPITAL TRUST 2004-HE3, Plaintiff against JOHN P. PEERS, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 25, 2025, 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 April 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 507 Lindell Boulevard , Long Beach, NY 11561. Sec 59 Block 10 Lot 41. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $328,408.17 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608866/2023. 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.”
For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Paul L Meli, Esq., Referee File # 22-12053NY 152419
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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 OWNER TRUSTEE OF RESIDENTIAL CREDIT
OPPORTUNITIES TRUST II, Plaintiff, vs. COZY NEST HOMES, LLC, ET. AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 19, 2024 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on November 18, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine”, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 610 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 54 and Lots 6-7. Approximate amount of judgment is $643,946.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607903/2023. 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.
Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Tel: 212.825.0365, Attorneys for Plaintiff 152407
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Sale
Supreme Court: Nassau County Point 62 LLC v Brian McBrearty et al. Defts Index 607236/2022 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 19, 2023, I will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr. Mineola NY 11501 on May 6, 2025 at 2:30 pm premises known as School District 28 Section 59, Block 189 Lot 348U CA157 Unit 200, City of Long Beach , County of Nassau, State of New York Sold subject to the terms of sale and filed judgment of foreclosure, any liens owned or held by the Board of Managers of the Ocean Crest Condominium. Bank Checks Only, must be payable to the Referee for 25% of Bid Price, No Cash Accepted. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health and safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.
Brian J. Davis, Esq. Referee 152725
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL BERGER A/K/A MICHAEL T. BERGER, DECEASED, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report, Amend the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 15, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 443 B West Broadway, Unit 201,
a/k/a 441 B Broadway, Unit 201, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 39 and Lot 151U a/k/a 151 together with an undivided 16.66 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $864,961.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605358/2018. Keith Lavallee, Esq., Referee
Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 152729
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST DENNIS P. O’MALLEY AKA DENNIS PATRICK OMALLEY, CANDY MCLAUGHLIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 6, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 221 New York Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59 Block 243 Lot 46. Approximate amount of judgment $539,159.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600531/2018.
George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-007128 85045 152571
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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 LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC5, -againstPATRICIA BERKELEY, 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 January 3, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-BC5 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA BERKELEY, 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 May 6, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 520 LAURELTON BOULEVARD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-56-1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610508/2020. James Pascarella, 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. 152723
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME:Techquinnet, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 12/31/25. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:Brian Quinn, 474 East Harrison Street, Long Beach, New York 11561 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.
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LEGAL NOTICE ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2025/2026 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2026 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2025/2026 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2024. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of:
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.
Dated this 1st day of April 2025.
JOSEHA A. ADAMO Assessor, Nassau County 152810
Honoring the hands behind the cleanups
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com
For the seventh consecutive year, Long Beach’s sanitation workers were honored on April 4 with a special Sanitation Appreciation Day, featuring a small spread of food. This annual tradition shines a light on a group that often works behind the scenes, providing vital services to the community.
Resident Barbara Horn created the appreciation day in 2018, inspired by her experience volunteering at St. Paul’s Chapel in Manhattan following the 9/11 attacks. During that time, she developed an admiration for the sanitation workers who tirelessly supported recovery efforts by transporting debris, offering help and showing commitment in the face of crisis.
“It was the same group because it’s much smaller,” Horn said of the sanitation department during the post-9/11 attacks. “The fire and police were wonderful, but their groups just kept on changing, because there’s lots of them, but sanitation was the same and I fell in love with them. I told them that they were the unsung heroes of 9/11.”
That experience stayed with her, and after moving to Long Beach in 2017, she recognized the same kind of quiet dedication among the local sanitation crews.
The event has since become a part -
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nership with St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church and New Life Church of Christ, who began sponsoring it in 2019, a year after its inception. Held at the Long Beach Sanitation Department,
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE, LLC, -againstBETTY OSEI-MENSAH, 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 January 31, 2018, wherein NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and BETTY OSEI-MENSAH, 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 May 13, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 31 BARNES ST, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-223-37 & 214.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND,
WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED; SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 022937/2009. Brian J. Davis, 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. 152866
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST ASHANTI RANDOLPH, EXECUTRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES A. RANDOLPH, JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A JAMES RANDOLPH JR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JAMES RANDOLPH A/K/A
JAMES A. RANDOLPH, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on November 21, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 545B W Broadway, Unit 205, Long Beach, NY 11561.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 0059, Block 00028-00 and Lot 00184. Approximate amount of judgment $695,803.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005461/2014. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 152852
it now features a spread of food and drinks provided by the two congregations. This year, the event was made possible under the leadership of Rev. Michael F. Delany and Bishop Mark A. Moses, with about 40 sanitation workers stopping by throughout the day.
“They do their job with dedication,” Horn said. “They’re hard workers, and they know that’s required, and they do it willingly, diligently. It’s a hard job, and they do it happily. So, I’m kind of always inspired, I don’t know if I could be picking up cans of garbage every day and throwing them into a truck six, eight hours a day. That’s a big job, they know that the city needs it, and they do it well.”
Horn also drew inspiration from the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was advocating for sanitation workers in Memphis at the time of his assassination. The fiftieth anniversary of his death in 2018 catalyzed the launching of the first Sanitation Appreciation Day— and his legacy continues to be a meaningful part of the event’s purpose today.
Alongside the food, workers received index cards featuring quotes attributed to King. Displays also included images of King, along with messages highlighting his values and the significance of the day’s tribute.
Although this year’s turnout was slightly lower—partly due to retirements and shifts ending earlier in the week—Horn says the impact of the day remains strong. The event offers something many sanitation workers don’t often receive: public recognition for their labor.
Horn believes the essential nature of their work is often overlooked simply because of when and how it’s done. Crews usually come through neighborhoods early in the morning or during work and school hours, making it easy for residents to miss them entirely.
“People don’t necessarily interact with them like you do the police, the firefighters, teachers, they may come and go and you never see them or rarely see them,” Horn said. “So, I think visibility is one issue and when they come, it’s very quick, it’s a brief thing. People are probably pleasant to them, but I don’t know if they really know that they keep our city functioning and functioning well.”
Through the appreciation day, Horn hopes to bridge that visibility gap. She has come to know many of the workers by name—and even by their cookie preferences—and says the event is a small but meaningful way to express gratitude.
While the event remains modest in scale, it serves as a gesture of appreciation for the essential work sanitation employees perform throughout the year.
Skye Margies/Herald photos
Secretary of Sanitation Theresa Hayes, City Electrician Bill McCarthy, Clauduy Dover, Tony Eason, Jose Arroyo, Susan Zatt, Barbara Horn, and Rasheen Albright had a great time at the celebration.
Secretary of Sanitation Theresa Hayes holding one of their packaged lunches.
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Is my neighbor’s menagerie legal?
Q. My neighbor loves animals, so much that they have constructed little houses for feral cats and stray dogs. Although I haven’t said anything because we have a tall fence, and I don’t have to look at the menagerie of wildlife — including many ducks, squirrels and raccoons that also eat the food scraps my neighbor puts out — I wonder if this is allowed, and now that they’re starting to build very large bird “hotels” that I can see, I’m thinking this is really getting to be too much. Do they need approval to attract all of these animals, a permit or something?
A. There are restrictions, such as section 152-8 of Town of Hempstead code, prohibiting dogs at large. You can check your municipality code regulations, online, by typing in the name of your municipality followed by “ecode360.” Many communities restrict the number of pets and the containment of pets, and have a restriction that pets can’t be constrained for more than two hours to a stationary object, like a post.
Stray dogs and cats are prohibited, even though many people take care of them. I wrote about this 25 years ago, and received hate mail for my insensitivity to these cats and dogs, even though I was quoting the ordinances, in addition to writing about how to keep strays from wandering into your yard. If the strays become a problem for you, there are regulations that your neighbor may be subject to.
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Birdhouses seem fairly innocent, and unless they’re built to an abundant size, like the “hotel” you describe, there are no limits. When there are a number of birdhouses, or they become large enough to fall under the regulation of treehouses and sheds, the regulations become relevant, and the construction of these “accessory structures” falls under the zoning codes. I’ve seen birdhouses with 25 units in them, which is large enough to make it necessary to regulate. It brings new meaning to Airbnb. I’m not sure if the local governments that placed prohibitions on renting out homes to transients also included the bird population, since most birds have no place to carry cash or a credit card, but it may be worth looking into in your spare time.
A call to either your local building inspector or to animal and wildlife control centers can confirm the handling of the animals, and whether your neighbor is creating a nuisance. The biggest concern may be health considerations, since some species may carry diseases that can be harmful to other species or to you. For example, raccoons, cats and squirrels are known to carry rabies, and an even more dangerous disease called toxoplasmosis. They endanger dogs in particularly, since these diseases cause ailments that can cripple or destroy their immune systems. Cats are also in danger, and the droppings from each of these animals may also cause sickness in humans, but to a lesser degree. You are not wrong to be concerned. Good luck!
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nassau County has enjoyed a lot of success during my time as county executive. Our residents have benefited from a notax-increase budget for three years straight, and I plan to deliver them a fourth. My administration cut $150 million in taxes planned by the previous administration. I hired over 300 new police and correctional officers to protect our streets. And the county was named the most desirable place to live in all of New York state by Niche magazine.
But our county now faces a crisis that threatens to halt our growth and impede our progress. I am deeply disappointed and frustrated that the 2025 Capital Plan was not passed by the County Legislature. The plan, which is vital for the continued development and safety of all of Nassau, has been blocked by Democratic legislators who have refused to give it their bipartisan support. It is disturbing to witness such a politically motivated decision when it directly jeopardizes the welfare of our residents.
The implications of not passing the Capital Plan extend far beyond politics. I am very concerned about delaying funding for important public-safety ini-
tiatives. I am proud to say that Nassau County holds the title as the safest county in America, but we risk throwing that away and undermining the systems designed to protect our families and neighborhoods without the funding and resources guaranteed by the plan.
Under the negotiated proposal blocked by Democratic legislators, the plan would provide tens of millions of dollars in funding to secure essential tools for police officers who put their lives on the line to protect us. Those investments include:
■ $1.14 million for bulletproof vests
■ $1.1 million for tasers
■ $105,000 for upgraded firearms
Fals vehicle.
We also negotiated a six-figure investment in the Fire Service Academy Master Plan so that our volunteer firefighters get the best training available. Setting back that training by not passing the Capital Plan would be an egregious mistake by our Democratic legislators.
ailing to secure
funding
will
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hurt communities across the county.
■ $1.5 million for body cameras.
Support for our firefighters and emergency responders is also jeopardized while the Capital Plan stalls in the Legislature. For 2025 alone, we have millions of dollars budgeted for key items that include:
■ $3 million for new ambulances
■ $550,000 for new firefighting equipment and high-axle vehicles to save residents during floods
■ $500,000 to upgrade fire department communications system
■ $600,000 for a new hazardous-materi-
iOn top of spending on public safety, the Capital Plan also includes important initiatives aimed at improving the county’s infrastructure, including improvements that will improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The hamlet of Elmont, for example, was scheduled to receive $2.7 million in traffic and pedestrian safety improvements that are now being blocked.
Another $1.5 million in similar improvements was slated for the Village of Lynbrook, at the five-way intersection at Hempstead Avenue.
Blocked.
We planned to spend $250,000 on traffic safety and pedestrian improvements for Merrick Road in Freeport.
Blocked.
You can see just how quickly the money adds up. Failing to secure this funding will hurt communities across the county if we don’t act now. We cannot afford indecision or crass political posturing when our taxpayers are relying on us. I am calling on our Democrat-
ic legislators to put aside politics and prioritize the well-being of Nassau County residents by passing the Capital Plan. It is time to focus on what truly matters — the safety and quality of life of our citizens.
I also urge county residents to make their voices heard. Contact your legislators, express your concerns, and advocate for the passage of the Capital Plan. Here is the contact information for the Democratic legislators who blocked the plan and put you at risk.
Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton
Phone: (516) 571-6211
Email: dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Scott Davis
Phone: (516) 571-6201
Email: SDavis@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Olena Nicks
Phone: (516) 571-6202
Email: onicks@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Carrie Solages
Phone: (516) 571-6203
Email: csolages@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Seth Koslow Phone: (516) 571-6205
Email: skoslow@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Debra Mulé Phone: (516) 571-6206
Email: dmule@nassaucountyny.gov
Legislator Arnold Drucker Phone: (516) 571-6216
Email: adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov
Bruce Blakeman is Nassau County executive.
Why I still cheer like a kid for my teams
am 64 years old. I have lived a full life, raised a family, built a career and seen the world change in ways I never imagined. But when one of my favorite sports teams takes the field, I’m still a 12-year-old boy, heart pounding, stomach twisting, living and dying with every play or atbat.
A great touchdown catch or a clutch base hit still sends me into wild fist pumping. A botched play or a baffling coaching decision has me pacing the room, muttering in disbelief.
The baseball season just started, and I moaned about the Mets’ slow start in a sports text thread. One of my friends texted, “They’ve faced strong pitching.” I responded, “Aren’t they supposed to have a strong lineup and that Soto guy?” The same friend wrote: “It’s one week, calm down.”
When you’re a fan, calm isn’t your default state of mind. This isn’t a hobby — it’s a lifelong relationship. And like any deep, long-term commitment, it started early.
I still remember my first baseball game. I was 7, holding my father’s hand as we made our way through the crowded concourse of Yankee Stadium. Though I was a Mets fan, we went with family friends. The air smelled of hot dogs, beer and cigars.
s ports are a connection — to my childhood, to my dad, to my friends.
Two years later, I went to my first football game, also in Yankee Stadium. I’m a Giants fan, and on that October Sunday my dad and I watched Big Blue defeat the then St. Louis Cardinals. Sitting around us were football fans who held transistor radios to their ears so they’d know what penalty had been called and exactly where the ball was on the field. At the time, no planet-sized TV screen showed the previous play seconds after it ended.
Sports fandom isn’t just about watching games — it’s about the rituals, the
superstitions, the little things we do that make us feel like we’re part of something bigger. For me, it started with where I sat to watch at home. Every time my team was in the playoffs, I had to be in the same spot on the couch. Not just the same couch — the same spot on that couch.
Before the most recent two Super Bowls that the Giants played in (and won), I had to watch the movie “Friday Night Lights” two hours before game time. Was there any logical reason to believe that watching a film about high school football would influence the outcome of a Super Bowl? Of course not. But did I dare test my illogical theory by not watching it? Absolutely not. If you ask any true sports fan why they put themselves through the emotional rollercoaster of fandom, they’ll tell you the highs are worth the lows. And it’s true — when my team wins, when they pull off an improbable comeback or dominate their opponent, it’s
pure joy. The kind of joy that makes you jump up and down like a kid on his birthday.
But the lows? Oh, the lows hurt. A blown lead, a boneheaded play that costs the game, a gut-wrenching loss — they stay with you. You replay them in your head and commiserate about them with friends.
People who don’t follow sports don’t get it. They ask why I let a game played by people I’ve never met affect me so deeply. Or they ask whether I have a big bet on the game.
But it’s not just a game. It’s a connection — to my childhood, to my father, who took me to those first games, to my friends who have shared in the victories and defeats. It’s a constant in a world that constantly changes.
At 64, I’m not the same person I was at 12. But when my team takes the field, that kid inside me comes roaring back across the decades, full of hope, excitement and the unshakable belief that this time, maybe this time, we’ll win it all.
Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Media.
JEFFREY BEssEn
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We must address Long Island’s road safety crisis
The sudden rise in deadly accidents on Long Island’s streets and highways is deeply alarming, and demands actions. Every seven minutes, a crash causing death, injury or significant property damage occurs on our roads. And our region currently leads the state in traffic fatalities: One in five deaths resulting from car crashes in New York happens on Long Island. The failure to secure our roads has led to thousands of lives being cut short, families tragically ripped apart and a terrible void left in too many of our communities.
I wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, calling for immediate action to keep Long Islanders safe. In addition to a federal investigation into the surge of fatal crashes, I urged Duffy and the Department of Transportation to issue specific recommendations to
Congress on additional funding or authority that the department needs to improve our roadways and increase safety for drivers and pedestrians.
I’m fighting for a comprehensive roadway safety strategy to encourage safer driving and create safer roads. This means giving our law enforcement agencies the tools and resources to police aggressive and unsafe driving, investing in infrastructure that puts safety first and keeping impaired drivers off our roads.
We’ve lost far too many community members to fatal traffic accidents.
Unsafe driving has devastating consequences that we can and must prevent. Every day, our nation’s law enforcement officers work to prevent serious accidents on our roads. But strained budgets and workforce reductions have harmed their ability to conduct traffic stops and other forms of high-visibility traffic enforcement. Studies show that increasing high-visibility enforcement deters drivers from making reckless decisions that endanger others and makes our streets safer for all. Additionally, I’m calling for infra-
structure investments that prioritize safety, not speed. Area residents have long voiced safety concerns about the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway and other routes, which account for a disproportionate share of roadway injuries and fatalities on Long Island. We should use proven safety countermeasures to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe on our roads, prevent roadway departures, and make intersections less deadly.
I’ll continue to advocate for these common-sense improvements. In Congress, I’m drafting legislation that incentivizes states and localities to build roundabouts, which make intersections safer. By introducing these measures into our infrastructure planning, we can significantly reduce roadway fatalities and injuries.
We must also take action to keep impaired drivers off the roads. Many road safety groups have endorsed lowering our drunken-driving limit to a blood alcohol content of .05 percent. There’s strong evidence that lowering this limit
reduces the number of crashes and saves lives: After Utah lowered its drunken-driving limit to .05 percent in 2018, fatal car crashes dropped by nearly 20 percent over the next calendar year. I support the push at the state level to bring this limit to New York, and I’m exploring federal options to make this the law of the land across the U.S.
We’ve lost far too many community members to fatal traffic accidents. It’s time for local, state and federal authorities to come together to improve our roadways and increase safety for drivers and pedestrians.
I’m proud to represent Long Island on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has authority over the nation’s highways and bridges. As Congress considers a new surface transit reauthorization bill this year, the committee will be a key player in negotiating this bill. I’ll continue to use my seat on T&I to advocate for our communities, make smart infrastructure investments and push for policies that keep drivers, passengers and pedestrians safe.
Laura A. Gillen represents the 4th Congressional District.
A holiday homily: the family that ate its pets
Thus it came to pass, in the Land of Brooklyn, that Morris Brownstein knew Anna Brownstein, his second cousin, and they begat Hilda, Murray, Pearl and Zelda. Pearl, third in the family order, was my mother, and the only one who seemed to have entirely escaped the questionable legacy of having parents who were also blood relatives.
In the warm bosom of my mother’s nuclear family, accent on nuclear, Passover was a sacred time. Sacred not in a religious way, but in a culinary way. Grandma Annie and Grandpa Morris spared no effort in bringing to their four children an authentic holiday experience.
Perhaps the most cherished Brownstein family tradition was dining on homemade gefilte fish for the holiday. Let me digress. Gefilte fish (from the Yiddish word for “stuffed”) is an acquired taste. A cement-colored composite of various scaled fish, such as carp and pike and whitefish, mixed with
ground vegetables and matzo meal, it tastes like a fishy matzo ball. People eat it cold, with mouth-scorching horseradish to kill the taste.
When I say it is an acquired taste, I mean you had to be there at the beginning. Let’s see, it’s 5785 on the Hebrew calendar, so if you started eating gefilte fish two or three thousand years ago, you probably look forward to having it on the Seder table this year. You can’t just munch gefilte with no prior experience.
himself too thin.
Anyway, keeping the carp in the tub wasn’t without consequences for the Family Brownstein. First, since the carp was in the tub for some time, and there was only one bathtub, well, draw your own conclusions.
M y mother always wanted a kitten or a puppy, but learned to bond with a carp.
For her gefilte fish, Grandma Annie believed in going to the source, so she would buy a large, live carp and keep it in the bathtub for a week or two until it was time to ease it from its comfortable aquatic home into a grinder.
This was fish farming in its most primitive form. The business possibilities were not lost on young Murray, who was blessed with an entrepreneurial spirit. When he was 19, he considered buying up tens of thousands of bathtubs to raise carp. Unfortunately, at the time all his funds were tied up in a machine that made shoes out of sweet potatoes, and he didn’t want to spread
The second consequence of growing their own, so to speak, was that my mother, the most tenderhearted of the lot, immediately bonded with the carp. She had always longed for a kitten or a puppy, but her parents weren’t about to indulge her, so once a year she had what you might call a transitory experience in nurturing an animal. Granted, a carp isn’t much of a pet, but young Pearl had little else to call her own.
This was not what you would call a psychologically enlightened family. Since “Sesame Street” had not yet been created, Grandma would entertain her kids by taking them to the Canarsie slaughterhouse, where they would watch the chickens being killed. You can see why they didn’t worry much about young Pearl playing with the carp in the tub.
When the day came, a few days before Passover, Grandma was the designated
executioner. This was an interesting division of labor, since Grandpa Morris displayed distinct homicidal potential, having once chased a woman around a butcher shop with a knife after she insulted President Roosevelt. He was also enlisted in a civilian patrol, looking for submarines in Brooklyn, when he fell into a sidewalk hole and wasn’t found for days. But that’s another story.
Anyway, Grandma Annie, ignoring all pleas for clemency for the fish, would drain the tub and dispatch the carp with her cleaver. A day later, they set a beautiful table, and after a few prayers, devoured the fish, which lived on in its new incarnation — homemade gefilte fish swimming in its own aspic.
For dessert, Grandma made what came to be known as the Cake of Affliction, a 12-egg, foot-high sponge cake that, year after year, stuck to the pan, fell like a pancake instead of rising like a soufflé and broke our hearts.
Times pass, and so do people. Rituals change. This Passover, my husband is the only one at the table who will eat gefilte fish. The Cake of Affliction isn’t on the menu. At today’s egg prices, the family sponge cake has become a highrisk investment.
Copyright © 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Spring into the new season by volunteering
as the winter chill fades and the warmth of spring sets in, April presents us with the perfect opportunity to step out of our homes and into our communities. It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service. With the season’s longer days, there’s no better moment to embrace the spirit of giving, and making a difference.
Volunteering is more than just a noble act — it’s a powerful way to foster change, make personal connections and enhance our well-being. Whether you’re helping clean up a local park, mentoring a young student or lending a hand at a food bank, your contributions have a lasting impact. This month, let’s not only celebrate those who dedicate their time to service, but also join them in strengthening our communities.
National Volunteer Month highlights the invaluable role that volunteers play in shaping society. The best, most selfless volunteering isn’t confined to a single day or week; it’s an ongoing effort that promotes social responsibility, empathy and collective progress.
It also benefits the volunteer. Studies show that devoting time to helping others can reduce stress, combat loneliness and engender a sense of purpose. It helps people acquire new skills and build professional as well as social networks, and often opens doors to new career opportunities.
One of the best aspects of volunteering is its flexibility — there’s something for everyone. Whether you have a few hours to spare each month or can commit to a regular schedule, there are countless ways to contribute. Here are just a few examples:
■ Community cleanups: Help beautify
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Great places to lend a hand
American Red Cross, Long Island Chapter
195 Willis Ave. Mineola (516) 747-3500
RedCross.org/local/new-york
Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040
hmtcli.org
Island Harvest 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville (516) 294-8528 (631) 873-4775
IslandHarvest.org
Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh (631) 425-1884
LastHopeAnimalRescue.org
Long Island Cares 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge (631) 582-3663 LiCares.org
United Way of Long Island 819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park (631) 940-3700 UnitedWayLi.org
your local parks, streets and other community spaces by picking up litter, powerwashing sidewalks or planting flowers.
■ Animal welfare: Volunteer at an animal shelter or foster a rescue pet. The need for volunteers at these facilities has
I very much appreciated Jordan Vallone’s recent op-ed, “Some thoughts on books, privilege and girlhood.” As a lifelong reader, I think life is so much more enjoyable having a good book to read. Books are, in many ways, our teachers. Vallone’s emphasis on the importance of books for young women dealing with this complex and stressful world is so relevant. As I look back on my teaching career, I think we should have had more literature from a woman’s point of view, focusing on the situations and problems they had to face.
And thanks to Jordan for her book suggestions. I feel I should read some literature from the perspective of young
never been greater.
■ Educational support: Tutor a student, chaperone a school field trip or help out in your local library.
■ Food assistance: Work at a food pantry or take part in a meal delivery program. Lots of community members lend a hand during the holiday season, but here, too, volunteers can find plenty to do all year round.
■ Health care and support services: Visit a nursing home, assist hospital staff, or support a mental health initiative.
■ Environmental advocacy: Take part in a tree-planting effort, a recycling program or a sustainability project.
April is also Global Volunteer Month, celebrating the many ways people and organizations support their neighbors and strengthen their communities around the world. Volunteer Recognition Day, April 20, will kick off National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, a weeklong celebration of the efforts of volunteers. There are numerous opportunities this month to take part in events, campaigns and initiatives that need and will welcome your help. It’s a time to take action, and inspire others to do the same. And by getting children and young adults involved, we can help instill a lifelong commitment to service and civic responsibility. Whether through school programs or community projects, we can encourage the next generation to embrace the values of kindness, empathy, and community involvement.
If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, let the month that symbolizes renewal and growth be the time you take that first step. Whether you join a oneday event or dedicate a few hours a week, your contribution matters. Step outside, lend a hand and experience the joy of making a difference.
The Masai tribe in Africa has a traditional greeting in Swahili, “Kasserian ingera,” which means, “And how are the children.” The traditional response is, “All the children are well.” What a wonderful way to measure the health of a society: by prioritizing the well-being of children and those most vulnerable. In education today, there has been an expansion of the school’s role in supporting the well-being of students, particularly in the area of mental health. In an increasingly anxious world, schools are no longer just teachers of reading, writing, and arithmetic; they are now are teaching the skills and habits of well-being, both physical and mental.
Although school-based intervention in the area of mental health has also increased over the past 10 years, I am
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referring specifically to the expansion of teaching prevention skills. In Long Beach, we begin teaching yoga in pre-K and mindfulness techniques in the early elementary grades. Over the past five years, we have implemented a robust elementary guidance program that offers lessons on topics such as positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, safe choices, empathy and perspective, stress management, and smart social media use.” We also prioritize play in our earliest grades; arguably, that is the very best method for young children to learn healthy communication/relationship skills and habits.
prioritizing the wellbeing of those most vulnerable is a sign of a healthy society.
similar wellness lessons, with an emphasis on helping teens make smart choices, set goals for their future, and connect to support systems when needed. We engage in this work with parents as our partners, frequently offering parent workshops, speakers, and direct supports. It is truly a whole-community endeavor to ensure the well-being of our children.
center will help in our quest to “make wellness cool,” and assist our students in developing healthy habits that will stay with them for life.
We regularly make the connection between physical and mental wellness in programs as varied as our health and physical education programs and our farm-to-table initiative, in where students act as advisers and “taste testers” for healthy food options for our cafeterias. In our middle and high schools, an advisory program delivers
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More power to her pride in being a woman, her seeing the importance of literature for young women and her having the talent to bring attention to women’s stories that deserve to be told and heard.
JIM HAWKINS Baldwin
Why so much opposition to the president?
To the Editor:
Spreading propaganda is an evil tool used to create anger, hysteria, rage and jealousy among unthinking people. This method was successfully used in Nazi Germany in the 1930s. It encouraged book burning and Kristallnacht. It appears very similar to Tesla burning and mob protesting against Jewish students at Columbia University.
When children are young, they are taught to obey their parents, because they are the adults. In a mob mentality, people behave very similar to children, because they are also told what to do, and encouraged to engage in destructive, harmful, irrational behavior. When those who attack our American citizens are released and defended by judges, whose civil rights are violated? Can judges overrule the president of the United States?
We need strong leadership to prevent civil disobedience and violence, and more credit must be given to President Trump, who was given this arduous task by a clear majority. Why is there so much opposition?
PAT KING Merrick
The Senate should not confirm D’Esposito
To the Editor:
Just how much confidence can we have in a failed congressman, Anthony D’Esposito, whose brief tenure was marked by slavish obeisance to the grossly unqualified President Trump (before he returned to office), and who now, ironically, Trump has appointed inspector general for the Labor Department, which the administration is eviscerating, after Trump has dismissed independent inspectors-general in more than a dozen such agencies?
The answer is a resounding, Not a scintilla of trust!
More likely, like the multi-failed Kari Lake in Arizona, who lost races for both governor and senator but became Trump’s nemesis of the hugely successful Voice of America, D’Esposito is keeping a political profile for a return run for elective office.
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Next year, Long Beach hopes to open a wellness center at our high school. Modeled after a very successful one in the Oceanside school district, the center will, we hope, become a hub of wellness programming district-wide. It will offer optional programs like wellness walks and classes on stress management and good nutrition. It will help connect students to our school-based mental health providers, as well as to outside providers for deeper or more regular support. It will also function as an “oasis,” where students can stop in to catch their breath, listen to calming music, pet a therapy dog. Our hope is that this new
I’m sure many readers may think, “Schools didn’t teach these things when I was a child.” The world is a very different place today; the threats to our children’s mental health, particularly stemming from social media, are real. It is also true that the careers and jobs for which we are preparing our children are very different from those of the past. Increasingly, employers are looking for candidates who excel in “soft skills,” like “resilience, effective teamwork, cognitive flexibility, and empathetic listening,” as Alyson Klein wrote last month in Education Week. Developing these social and emotional skills is not only helping students’ overall well-being, but also preparing them to be successful adults. In Long Beach, our approach focuses on developing the well-being of the whole child: body, mind and spirit. We hope to always be able to say, “All the children of Long Beach are well.”
Jennifer Gallagher is superintendent of the Long Beach School District.
eth “meritocracy,” but together form the gang that couldn’t shoot straight: incompetent, ignorant, intolerant and dangerous to our liberal democratic republic.
D’Esposito should be denied Senate confirmation.
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